SECTION 403
SECTION 403 -- HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT
Description
1.1. This work shall consist of constructing one or more courses of bituminous pavement on a prepared base as shown on the
plans or as ordered. The methods may be classified as hand or machine.
1.1.1. Hand method shall include only the paving of raised islands, slopes, cattle passes, areas between rails at railroad
crossings, existing sidewalks, drives, drive aprons, curb patch between concrete barrier and pavement, curb patch between granite
curb and pavement, and paving of 50 tons or less added after the completion of paving operations.
1.1.2 Machine method shall include all paving not classified as hand method.
1.2. When specified this work shall consist of constructing one or more courses of hot bituminous pavement using modifier to
create higher strength.
1.3. This work shall consist of constructing bituminous pavement under nighttime operation and will be indicated in the item
description. The location shall be as shown on the plan or as ordered.
Materials
2.1 Materials and their use shall conform to the requirements of 401.2.
2.2. Temporary bituminous pavement shall conform to Table 401-1. Thickness shall be as shown on the plans or as ordered by
the Engineer.
Construction Requirements
3.1 Construction requirements shall be as prescribed in 401.3.
3.2 For temporary pavement only, amend portions of 401.3.12 as follows:
3.2.1 The requirements of 401.3.12.2.1 shall apply except rolling may be accomplished with a dual vibrating steel drum
roller.
3.2.2 Delete 401.3.12.3.
3.3 For temporary bituminous pavement only delete 401.3.13.7.
3.4 Temporary bituminous pavement shall be removed when no longer needed.
Methods of Measurement
4.1 Hot bituminous pavement will be measured as prescribed in 401.4.
4.1.1 Hot bituminous pavement, machine or hand method (night) will be measured in the same manner as 4.1. No separate
measurement will be made for lighting necessary at the plant or at the site Hot Bituminous pavement transferred by the Material
Transfer Vehicle (MTV) will be measured as prescribed in 401.4.
Basis of Payment
5.1 The accepted quantities of hot bituminous pavement will be paid for at the Item Bid Price per ton for the bituminous mixture,
complete in place.
5.1.1 The accepted quantity of hot bituminous pavement, machine or hand method (night) will be paid for at the Contract
unit price per ton complete in place.
5.1.2 No separate payment will be made for any costs of plant or project lighting, or overtime for night work needed due to
night operations.
5.2 Bridge wearing course will be paid under machine method.
5.3. The accepted quantity of temporary bituminous pavement will be paid for at the Contract unit price per ton complete.
5.3.1 Removal of the temporary pavement will not be paid for under other items of the Contract but will be subsidiary.
2016 NHDOT
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