Subgrade preparation work, when so ordered by the consultant, will be performed according to the specified requirements of section 3. Or, you may contact marlinda littleman with the navajo. Compacting soils at moisture contents and densities that will ensure uniform and stable pavement support. A solid subbase is a key to a successful building project.
Design guide for subgrades and subbases iowa state university. Subgradefoundation design inputs transportation research board. N9062 whitecone, az, culvert installation, subgrade preparation, and application of gravel and dust control product. The roadway is considered to be any construction within the rightofway except the track, bridge structures, signals and crossings. Section 2010 earthwork, subgrade, and subbase 1 revised. May be constructed from existing project materials or from imported borrow. To be stable, the finished subgrade at the time of placing pavement layers must. Our first edition of contractor focus appeared in the november 2004 issue covering important factors on layout and excavation of a job site. The final goal is to have a subgrade that meets the cross section and finish grade requirements as well as satisfying the density and proof rolling specification prior to placing the initial subbase material. Subgrade the roadbed materials beneath the pavement structure. Form 02415 and form 2403 or approved revisions are referenced in the schedule of materials control for project record documentation and are required to be maintained in the project file. Subgrade is defined as a wellgrad ed and compacted surface, constructed as specified herein to the grades, lines and crosssection shown, bladed and compacted to the specified density, preparat ory to constructing pavements, or other improvements thereon as shown in the typical sections. Hide the message content preparation progress when opening.
A subbase will go on top of the subgrade, which typically is native soil or improved soil that has been compacted. General 1b1glossary and abbreviations 1b2contact information. Preparation of subgrade surface of landfill prior to installation of geomembrane and geocomposite drainage mateial. Guidelines for the stabilization of subgrade soils in.
Subgrade preparation for new pavement the overall strength and performance of a pavement is dependent not only upon its design including both mix design and structural design but also on the. Subgrade treatment lime shall consist of inplace subgrade material and lime uniformly mixed, moistened, compacted and cured, in accordance with these specifications, and shaped in reasonably close conformity to the lines, grades, thickness and cross sections shown on. In the mepdg computation models, pavement response computation models incorporated into the mechanisticempirical design approach require the input of values to represent the stiffness of supporting layers, which include unbound granular base materials and subgrade soils. Earthwork grading and construction of embankments and cuts for roads. Bases and subbases for concrete pavements aashto classification a6 or a7 soil groups or the unified soil classification system ch, mh, and oh soils. Subgrade preparation is the repeated operation of finegrading and compacting the subgrade until the specified lines, grades, and.
This is no different than the foundation for a building. Measuring in situ properties of pavement subgrade soils 1, and nchrp synthesis. Earthworks can be used to support, cover, protect, drain and separate components of a geosynthetic lining system. The subgrade constitutes the foundation material for the pavement structure as highway pavements ultimately rest on the native soil subgrade. How the subgrade is going to react under the application of traf. Hence the performance of the pavement is affected by the characteristics of the subgrade. Concrete pavement may be placed on a prepared subgrade or on a base course. One of the most critical earthworks for lining systems is the prepared subgrade, since it forms the founding surface. Street subgrade preparation, concrete placement and placement of any aggregate base or subbase for asphalt concrete pavement within the city rightofway shall conform to the following sequen ce of operations, notwithstanding section b. Subgrade preparation the integrity of a lining system depends largely on the condition of the prepared subgrade. Compaction moisturedensity, etc test results for insitu subgrade soils andor borrow materials.
Dec 05, 20 preparation of the subgrade for construction usually involves digging, in order to remove surface vegetation, topsoil and other unwanted material, and to create space for the upper layer of the pavement. Subgrade drains should be extended to the edge of the embankment with drains on opposite sides of the road being staggered. However, if improperly done, the effects become 100% visible. Subgrade preparation shoretec articulated concrete. Chapter 15 construction survey procedures 1501 general in performing construction surveying, preparation is a major part of the operation. Subgrade shall be free from all foreign debries and rock outcrops 5. Study the contract plans, special provisions, standard plans, standard specifications, the plan quantities, construction manual, and the contractors proposal. In particular, the comprehensive input from contributors within the. Poor base preparation can result in settlement, varying concrete slab thickness, and poor drainage, which can lead to cracking. This is a cya type of item for your future in case something does go wrong. Oct 04, 2015 importance of sub grade preparation for highways roads published on october 4, 2015 october 4, 2015 517 likes 32 comments. In terms of the labor component of the project, the subgrade and base preparation consume up to 70% yet is 100% hidden from the finished appearance. Rocks, hard clods, coarse gravel and other such material shall be removed or shall be rolled so as to provide a smooth surface or shall be covered with a cushion of. Base and subgrade layers must provide adequate and moisture resistant strength that meets the design modulus, in addition to durability and stability.
Standard specification for road works statens vegvesen. Whether subgrade consists of material in place, treated material in place or imported material, it must be compacted to 100% density 95% for soillime. In a fill section, the subgrade is the top of the embankment or the fill. The subgrade is the foundation of the pavement structure, on which the subbase is laid. When setting up documents for reflow this message may be displayed. This project discusses the implementation, use and experience of using the following items related to rapid pavement construction.
Preparation of surface hma pavements may be placed. A subgrade layer is constructed beneath a class i base course. Provision of all materials, equipment, and apparatus not specifically mentioned. Preparation and compaction of the subgrade, both for permeable and dense pavement, shall be considered as essential to the construction and all costs thereof. Once placed in an underwater application, concrete cloth material will begin hydrating immediately and subsequent modifications to the subgrade may be time limited working time once hydrated is approximately 2hrs. It acts as a working plate form for the construction of upper pavement layers. Guidelines for the stabilization of subgrade soils. Guidelines for the stabilization of subgrade soils in california authors. This process is known as subgrade formation or reduction to level. If the subgrade is poorly prepared improper compaction, excessive moisture, etc.
Prepare the subgrade in accordance with odot subsection 310. This work shall consist of the final preparation of the roadbed to receive the immediate construction of a base or pavement, curb and gutter, driveways, or sidewalks thereon. Subgrade stability is defined as the strength and deformation rutting properties of the finished subgrade soils that impact pavement construction activities. Proof rolling of foundation soil and prepared subgrade during construction introduction proof rolling also termed test rolling, a practice to examine the mass response of subgrade to vehicletype loads before pavement layers are constructed, is performed by driving a selected heavy vehicle over designated areas of the soil surface. Figure 11 removal of excess subgrade and subgrade preparation for hma placement. Subgrade layer section 305 a subgrade layer is composed of soil materials treated with portland cement or portlandpozzolan cement, untreated aggregate materials, blended calcium sulfate, or asphaltic concrete, as specified. Finished subgrade elevation the top prepared surface of the subgrade. Specifically, a crushed limestone ca6 compacted to 95 percent of the maximum laboratory density was identified as a best practice and can be used at thicknesses less. Furnishing and installation of 452,000 sf of 60mil hdpe textured geomembrane.
Any items within the rightofway that are designated to remain in place not to be aredisturbed or damaged by the contractor. Subgrade preparation in fill sections shall consist of the compaction of the top six 6 inches. Changing the preference within reading allows acrobat to process the. Furnishing and installation of 452,000 sf of doublesided geocomposite drainage material. Previously approved materials transferred from another project should be reported on form 02415. Reference to 2007 ndor standard specifications for highway construction. It enables traffic stresses to be reduced to acceptable levels in subgrade in the road cross section so that excessive deformation is prevented. Prior to placement of aggregate base in the city rightofway, the contractor shall. Compacted and stable subgrade soil should be prepared to all specifications, lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the final drawings. Criteria select the concrete liner design for either reduced seepage or liquid tight criteria, depending on the site.
Preparation of the pavement foundation is one of the most important elements of every project. Subgrade will be test rolled using a tandem truck with a gross weight of 45,000 pounds. Pdf foundation size effect on modulus of subgrade reaction. Preparation of the pavement foundation is one of the most important ele.
Special practices for design and construction of subgrades. Modulus of subgrade reaction which one should be used. Finish grading of roadway subgrade and subgrade preparation. Earthwork, excavation, and embankment construction c. Subgrade soils shall be stable and unyielding, compacted as specified, and graded as designed. Rapid pavement construction tools, materials and methods. This project discusses the implementation, use and.
Subgrade construction subgrade is that portion of the earth roadbed which after having been constructed to reasonably close conformance with the lines, grades, and crosssections indicated on the plans, receives the base or surface material. Standard specification for urban infrastructure works 25. To obtain a request for proposal rfp package, contact joanne james with the navajo nation purchasing department at. Rapid pavement construction tools, materials and methods by brett ozolin research assistant.
Proper treatment and preparation of the subgrade soil or foundation is. Grade preparation the preparation of the subgrade and base course is a very important step since these materials have a considerable impact on the riding quality of the concrete pavement. Division ii section 2200 paving kc metro chapter apwa. Evaluation of resilient modulus of subgrade and base. Proof rolling of foundation soil and prepared subgrade. Generally, the best practice is to pitch the surrounding grade away from the house so water does not collect against the foundation. This consistworks of the removal and disposal of all vegetation and debris within the limits of construction which is in the way of the construction work. A wellcompacted subgrade keeps construction out of the mud and provides uniform slab support. One of the key assumptions in the design of concrete pavements is that the deflection of the support at any point under a concrete pavement is. Aci the modulus of subgrade reaction is an often misunderstood and misused concept for the thickness design of slabsonground. The integrity of a lining system depends largely on the condition of the prepared subgrade. Attach a multipage pdf to a microstation file 21c70. Chapter 3, best practice summaries for special subgrade enhancement procedures in.
Subgrade preparation is the repeated operation of finegrading and compacting the subgrade until the specified lines, grades, and crosssection, as indicated on the plans are obtained and the. Typical road structure cross section sub grade, base. Please wait while the document is being prepared for reading. Pdf winkler model is one of the most popular models in determining the modulus of sub grade reaction. Use of impoundment requires concrete both as a liner and a protective subgrade cover. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Subgrade will be checked by the engineer after grading operations but before placement of aggregate. Other factors responsible for non uniform foundation include variability due to a number of reasons including, natural causes, excavation and.
Pavement performance can be largely attributed to the care given in designing and preparing its foundation, which is comprised of the subgrade and base layers. Foundation size effect on modulus of subgrade reaction on sandy soils. When subgrade material contains large quantities of material retained on the no. Preparation of the grade a concrete pavement is only as good as the grade on which the pavement is placed. All work shall comply with section 19 of the caltrans standard specifications unless addressed by these specifications. Department of transportation wsdot desires to improve their knowledge, awareness and retention of rapid pavement construction tools, materials and methods. Water collection over time results in seepage and can undermine a foundation, resulting in wet basements. Section 2 earthworks standard specification for urban infrastructure works 25 edition 1, revision 0 september 2002 formation, ensure that the stream is a broad sheet flow which crosses roughly at right angles to the alignment and minimises the likelihood of subgrade softening. Subgrade is defined as a well graded and compacted layer on which base and subsequent courses are placed. Subgrade preparation all subgrade shall be scarified to a depth of twelve inches 12 and moisture conditioned to between. In this chapter, the importance of grade preparation, the various types of subbase that may be used under the pavement, maintaining the constructed grade until paving begins, and the final trimming of the subgrade. Sep 20, 2007 clearly, pitch plays a role in subgrade preparation as well. Standard specification for road works standar d specification f or road w orks 2000 june 2000. Clearly, pitch plays a role in subgrade preparation as well.
Proper subgrade prep concrete construction magazine. Remove any soft, weak, saturated or organic material within the top. This degree of compaction shall extend to a depth of at least one foot below pavement subgrade elevation in cut areas. During subgrade preparation, adequate drainage is required to be provided at all times to prevent water from standing on the subgrade. Providing recommended active, passive and atrest lateral earth pressures for retaining walls and belowgrade structures. A slab on ground and pavements normally are designed to be supported by a solid subbase, which needs to be uniform by nature to support the structure above it. Subgrade drains are constructed to ensure that water in the pavement, which would weakenthe road, is allowed to drain away. What lies below your concrete slab is critical to a successful job. This section governs the furnishing of all labor, equipment, tools, and materials, and performance of all work connected with subgrade preparation, prior to constructing pavements for streets, alleys, parking areas, sidewalks, drive approaches and the constructi on of concrete curb and. Termination trenches, embankment crests, and toes should all be compacted and graded to ensure that water cannot migrate under the block and geotextile material at these points. Providing design considerations for building slab design, including subgrade preparation, modulus of subgrade reaction and capillary break thickness and materials. In this installment, we will continue by working up the pavement cross section focusing on preparation of subgrade soil. A slab on ground or slab on grade by definition is not intended to be selfsupporting.
The prepared subgrade is the upper portion typically 12 inches of a roadbed. Subbase course one or more layers of specified material of design thickness, placed on a subgrade to. Subgrade preparation american sports builders association. Preperation of subgrade subgrades are commonly compacted before the construction of a road, pavement or railway track, and are sometimes stabilized by the addition of asphalt, lime, portland cement or other modifiers. This document provides guidelines on subgrade soil stabilization and.
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