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105.1 Description
This Item shall consist of the preparation of the subgrade for the support of overlying structural
layers. It shall extend to full width of the roadway. Unless authorized by the Engineer, subgrade
preparation shall not be done unless the Contractor is able to start immediately the construction of the
pavement structure.
105.2 Material Requirements
Unless otherwise stated in the Contract and except when the subgrade is in rock cut, all materials
below subgrade level to a depth 150 mm or to such greater depth as may be specified shall meet the
requirements of Section 104.2, Selected Borrow for Topping.
105.3 Construction Requirements
105.3.1 Prior Works
Prior to commencing preparation of the subgrade, all culverts, cross drains, ducts and the like
(including their fully compacted backfill), ditches, drains and drainage outlets shall be completed. Any
work on the preparation of the subgrade shall not be started unless prior work herein described shall have
been approved by the Engineer.
105.3.2 Subgrade Level Tolerances
The finished compacted surface of the subgrade shall conform to the allowable tolerances as
specified hereunder:
Permitted variation from
design LEVEL OF SURFACE
Permitted SURFACE IRREGULARITY
MEASURED BY 3 m STRAIGHT EDGE
Permitted variation from
design CROSSFALL OR CAMBER
Permitted variation from
design LONGITUDINAL GRADE
over 25 m length
+ 20 mm
30 mm
30 mm
+ 0.5 %
+ 0.1 %
The Contractor shall be required and maintain at his own expense the entire work within the
limits of his Contract in good condition satisfactory to the Engineer from the time he first started work
until all work shall have been completed. Maintenance shall include repairing and recompacting ruts,
ridges, soft spots and deteriorated sections of the subgrade caused by the traffice of the Contractors
vehicle/equipment or that of the public.
105.3.8 Templates and Straight edges
The Contractor shall provide for use of the Engineer, approved templates and straight edges in
sufficient number to check the accuracy of the work, as provided in the Specification.
105.4 Method of Measurement
105.4.1 Measurement of Items for payment shall be provided only for:
1.
2.
105.4.2
The compaction of existing ground below subgrade level in cuts of common material as
specified in Subsection 105.3.3.
The breaking up or scarifying, loosening, reshaping and recompacting of existing pavement
as specified in Subsection 105.3.6. The quantity to be paid for shall be the area of the work
specified to be carried out and accepted by the Engineer.
Payment for all work for the preparation of the subgrade, including shaping to the required
levels and tolerances, other than as specified above shall be deemed to be included in the
Pay Item for Embankment.
105 (1)
105 (2)
105 (3)
Description
Subgrade Preparation
(Common Material)
Subgrade Preparation
(Existing Pavement)
Subgrade Preparation
(Unsuitable Material)
Unit of Measurement
Square Meter
Square Meter
Square Meter