SECTION 803 — PLACING STOCKPILED TOPSOIL OR TOPSOIL MIXTURE

803.1 DESCRIPTION — This work is the preparation of indicated areas and the placement of topsoil or topsoil mixture on those areas. Topsoil or topsoil mixture to be removed from stockpiles located on the project or from other indicated areas.

803.2 MATERIAL — Section 801.2

803.3 CONSTRUCTION — Section 802.3 and as follows:

(a) Topsoil. Remove topsoil from stockpiles using an acceptable method which does not mix the topsoil with foreign materials.

(b) Topsoil Mixture. Scarify and loosen soil surfaces to a depth of 6 inches lateral to the slope face. Moisten loosened soil, if dry, to optimum moisture content as directed. Remove debris and any other foreign material 2 inches or larger in any dimension. Place stockpiled topsoil mixture to a depth of 6 inches ±1 inch measured in place after compaction.
Consolidate topsoil mixture and bond to soil surfaces using a sheeps foot roller; and provide a firm, stable, rough textured surface. Compact areas not accessible to the sheepsfoot roller with a roller weighing not over 120 pounds per foot width of roller or by other acceptable methods. Do not place topsoil mixture in a frozen or wet condition.

(c) Unused Material. Return unused topsoil or topsoil mixture to stockpiles and leave in a uniformly graded condition. Condition remaining stockpiles and stockpile areas as specified in Section 105.14.

803.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT — Cubic Yard
Measured in the hauling vehicle at the delivery point, as specified in Section 109.01(b).

No Supplement

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