ITEM 403.12 -HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT, HAND METHOD
A. SCOPE
This work shall include paving using the hand method for driveways, curb patches, areas
between railroad crossings, areas where it is impractical to pave using machine method, as
shown on the plans, or as ordered by the Engineer. Hand method paving shall not be used where
machine method paving is required.
B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and transportation necessary for
work in accordance with the latest approved NHDOT Sections 401, 403, and 411 as amended
herein.
All surface preparation shall be subsidiary to this item. The existing surface shall be thoroughly
dry and swept free of all dust, dirt and loose material (including winter sand).
A tack coat shall be applied immediately prior to placement of hot bituminous pavement. Tack
shall also be applied to every cold joint, and where directed by the Engineer. Tack is subsidiary.
Contractor shall use a 1 ton steel drum roller or heavier to achieve required compaction.
Asphalt mix design shall be the same as the wearing course unless otherwise specified by the
Engineer.
C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
This item will be paid per Ton of placed and compacted hot bituminous pavement, hand method
as approved by the Engineer. A price adjustment for Liquid Asphalt is provided in this contract
as outlined in Item 900 Liquid Asphalt Adjustment. No payment will be made for materials
delivered but not placed.
Contractor shall record the tons of material placed and compacted for each street. Payment is
contingent upon submittal of quantities in a per street format with respective station and offset
values.
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