TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork

Division2SiteWork

SitePreparation
TheContractorwillnotifyTTUSandcallTexasExcavationSafetySystem(DigTESS)18003448377or 811atleast48hourspriortostartofwork. GeotechnicalSurveysaretobedesignedanddirectedbytheprojectDesignProfessional.TheOwners Representativeshallwitnessallborings. Protectandmaintainbenchmarksandsurveycontrolpointsfromdisturbanceduringconstruction.Ifa benchmarkorsurveycontrolpointmustberemoved,establishasimilarcontrolusingaRegistered ProfessionalLandSurveyor. Removeobstructions,trees,shrubs,grass,andothervegetationforareasofnewconstruction. Completelyremovestumps,roots,obstructions,anddebrisinareasofnewconstruction. ExceptfortopsoiltobestockpiledortoremainOwner'sproperty,clearedmaterialsshallbecome Contractor'spropertyandshallberemovedfromthesite. TheTTUSshallretainanindependenttestingagencytoconductanycontractuallyrequiredtests.The TTUSshallpayfortheoriginaltests.Areasthatdonotmeetcontractdocumenttestrequirementsshall betestedagainuntilspecificationsaremet.TheContractorwillberesponsibleforallcostrelatedtore testingandbringingtheworkuptocontractstandards. Filldepressionscausedduringsitepreparationanddemolitionwithsatisfactorysoilmaterial,unless furtherexcavationorearthworkisindicated.Placefillmaterialinhorizontallayersnotexceeding8inch loosedepth,andcompacteachlayertoadensityspecifiedbytheDesignProfessional. TheDesignProfessionalshallspecifyplacementoffillandbackfillforconstruction. TheDesignProfessionalshallspecifycompactionrequirementsbasedonthegeotechnicalsurveyreport.

SiteDemolition
Beforebeginninganydemolitionwork,theContractorshallcarefullysurveytheexistingconditionsand examinetheDrawingsandSpecificationstodeterminetheextentofthework.TheContractorshall notifytheappropriateutilityownerandtheOwnersRepresentativeofhisintenttoremoveanyutility services.TheContractorshalltakeallnecessaryprecautionstoinsureagainstdamagetoexisting conditionstoremaininplace.Anydamagetosuchworkshallberepairedorreplacedasapprovedby theDesignProfessionalandOwnersRepresentativeatnoadditionalcost.TheContractorshallcarefully coordinatetheworkofthissectionwithallotherworkandconstructandmaintainshoring,bracing, Page1of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork protectionandsupports,asrequired.TheContractorshallberesponsibleforensuringthestructural integrityofexistingstructuresasrequiredasaresultofanycutting,removalordemolitionwork performedunderanypartofthiscontract.Theextentofdemolitionworkistobeshownonthe ContractDrawings.CoordinatewiththeProjectManagertodetermineanysalvageditemstobeturned overtotheTTUSandclearlyindicatetheseintheprojectdrawingsandspecifications. Usesawcuttingmethodsforremovaloftunnelorvaultwalls,floorsorroofs.Donotuseimpact hammersfortunnelorvaultremovalneartunnelsectionstoremain.Usesawcuttingmethodsfor removalofconcretecurbsandpaving. Duringdemolitionoperationsandtheremovalofdebris,ensureminimuminterferencewith roadways,walks,andadjacentoccupiedorusedfacilities.Donotcloseorobstructroadways,walksor otheroccupiedorusedfacilitieswithoutpermissionfromtheOwnersRepresentativeandArchitect. ProvidealternateroutesaroundclosedorobstructedtrafficwaysifrequiredbytheArchitect,Owner,or governingregulations.Wherepedestriananddriversafetyareendangered,theContractorshallprovide sufficientsafetyprecautions. Existingutilitiesaretoremaininserviceandprotectedagainstdamageduringdemolitionoperations. Ifexistingutilitiesaretobeinterrupted,notifytheArchitectandOwnersRepresentativeatleast72 hoursinadvance.AllinterruptionsmustbeapprovedbyTTUS.

TreeProtection
Preventunnecessarydamageandmitigatetheeffectsofconstructiontotreeslocatedwiththe constructionzone.Preventdirectrootdamage,indirectrootdamage,andtrunkandcrown disturbances.Preventsoilcompactionofcriticalrootzoneasdefinedasthatareadirectly beneaththedriplineofthetreecanopy.Vehicles,equipmentandmaterialsshallnotbeparkedor storedinthecriticalrootzoneoftreestoremain.Providetreepreservationfencingaroundallexisting treestoremain.AlltreelimbandrootpruningshallbedoneatthediscretionoftheGrounds MaintenanceDepartmentoracertifiedarborist. Ifexistingtreesaredestroyed,killedorbadlydamagedasaresultofconstructionoperations,Contract sumwillbereducedbytheamountofassesseddamages.DamageswillbeevaluatedbyGrounds Maintenance,usingInternationalShadeTreeConferenceStandardsandfollowingformula: measurementofacrosssectionoftreetrunkwillbemadeatapoint2feetaboveexistinggradelevelto determinecrosssectionareainsquareinches.Assessmentfordamagewillbe$32.00persquareinch.

Excavation,Trenching,andBackfillingforUtilities
TheContractorshallcallTexasExcavationSafetySystem(DigTESS)18003448377or811atleast48 hourspriortostartofwork.TheContractorisresponsibleforlocatingandprotectingallutilities includingtheutilitytunnels.UtilitiesshownontheDrawingsarebasedontheavailableinformation. Page2of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork TheContractorshallmaintainutilityservicetotheexistingbuildingsthroughoutconstruction.Anyutility interruptionmustbeapprovedbyandcoordinatedwiththeutilityOwnerandTTUS. TestsshallbeperformedbyanindependentlaboratoryselectedbytheOwner.Onlypassingtestsshall bepaidforbytheOwner.TestresultsshallbesubmittedtotheDesignProfessionalforreview. Alltrenches12inchesorwider,asmeasuredatthetop,thatarewithinroadways,orroadwayrightof ways,parkingareas,andareastobepavedshallbetestedforconformancetocompactionrequirements asspecified.Thesetrenchesshallbebackfilledandcompactedtotheirfulldepthortobottomof concreteTcap.Testsshallbemadeevery100feetalongthepipeline,oraminimumofonetest,and to4footverticalintervalsthroughoutthebackfill.Teststakenin4footintervalsshallbestaggered. Contractorshallmaintainarecorddrawingprofileofalldepthtrenchtesting.Compactioninotherareas shallnotbelessthan90%oftheStandardProctorTestASTMD698.Testsinotherareasshallbeone testevery500feetwithintheupper4feetoffill. TheDesignProfessionalshallspecifybackfillrequirementsbasedongeotechnicalsurveys. TheContractorshallperformallexcavationtothedepthsshownontheDrawingsorasspecified.During excavation,materialssuitableforbackfillingshallbepiledasufficientdistancefromthebanksofthe excavationtoavoidoverloadingandtopreventslidesandcaveins.Excavatedmaterialsnotsuitableor requiredforfillorbackfillshallberemovedfromthesiteattheownersexpense.Allexcavationshall bemadebyopencut.NotunnelingshallbedoneunlessshownontheDrawings. AllexcavationsaretobeperformedinstrictaccordancewithOSHARegulations.Beforecommencing anytrenchexcavationthatwillexceedadepthoffivefeet,ContractorshallprovidetoTexasTechacopy ofanygeotechnicalinvestigationsusedforpreparationofdetailedDrawingsandSpecifications regardingthesafetysystemstobeutilized.TheContractorshallsubmitatrenchingplanthatisapproved andsealedbyaprofessionalengineerregisteredintheStateofTexasandemployedbytheContractor. SaidengineercannotbeanyonewhoisemployedonthisProjectbyTexasTech.Receiptoftheplanisa prerequisitetothestartoftrenching.ItistheContractorsresponsibilitytocomplywithanyadditional requirementsresultingfromanyprebidconferencerelatingtocoordinationofgeotechnical investigationsubjects. Minimumcoverrequirementstotopofpipeorinsulationforutilities: a.Lowpressuregasounces 36inches b.Highpressuregaspounds 46inches c.Alarmsystems 42inches d.Securitysystems 42inches e.Domesticwater 36inches f.Irrigationmains 24inches g.Irrigationlaterals 18inches Page3of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork h.Communication 42inches i.Electricalprimaryvoltage 42inchesincludingconcretecap j.Electricalsecondaryvoltage 36inches (lessthan600volts) k.Directburysteam/condensatereturn 36inches l.Air 36inches m.Chilledwater 36inches n.Reverseosmosis(RO)water 36inches o.FireProtectionMain 36Inches Forundergroundpiping,specifybrightcoloredcontinuouslyprintedplasticribbontape.Ribbonshallbe notlessthansix(6)incheswidebyminimumfour(4)milthick,andshallbemanufacturedfordirect burialservice.Warningtapeforutilitiesshouldbe12to16inchesbelowgrade. Provideaminimumof12gaugetracerwireforallbelowgradenonmetallicpipingsystems. Metallicwarningtapeshallnotbeconsideredequivalent. RefertoTTUOperatingPoliciesandProcedure61.11UndergroundTrenchingofUtilitiesformore specifics. GroundsMaintenanceshallbecontactedpriortoexcavationanytimepavementorconcreteistobe removed.

Erosion,SedimentationandDustControl
TheContractorshallestablish,constructandmaintainerosionandsedimentcontrolmeasures.Siltation controldevicesshallbeinstalledinthelocationsshownintheStormWaterPollutionPreventionPlan (SWPPP)beforeconstructionbegins.Theerosioncontrolstructuresshallbemaintaineduntilpermanent groundcoverisestablished.TheContractorwiththeadviceandconsultationoftheDesignProfessional shallendeavortostopallsedimentanderosiontoalevelofeffortacceptabletotheOwnerandDesign Professional. TheContractorshallexerciseprecautionarymeasurestominimizedustemissionswhichwillinclude,but shallnotbelimitedto,periodicsprinklingorwettingofthesite.TheContractorhastheoptionofusinga dustpalliative.

StormWaterPollutionPreventionPlan(SWPPP)
TheTexasTechStormWaterPollutionPreventionProgramrequirespreparationofaStormWater PollutionPreventionPlan(SW3P)foranyprojectthatcausesadisturbanceofsoilonanycampusofthe TexasTechUniversitySystem.Theplanwillincorporatemeasuresinresponsetoandensure compliancewiththetermsoftheTexasPollutionDischargeEliminationSystem(TPDES)GeneralPermit forStormDischargesfromConstructionActivities. Page4of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork TexasTechrecognizestheconstructionContractorastheOperatorhavingdaytodayoperational controlofthoseactivitiesattheprojectsitewhicharenecessarytoensurecompliancewithaSW3P. TexasTechwillprovidetheconstructionContractorwithacompleteandcomprehensiveSW3P. TheContractorshallimplement,maintain,andkeepcurrenttheSW3P.TheContractorshallcomply withtheTexasCommissionforEnvironmentalQuality(TCEQ)GeneralPermitandsubmittoTCEQ48 hourspriortocommencementofsoildisturbingworkaTCEQNoticeofIntent(NOI)toobtainpermit coverage.DisplaytheNOIandtheConstructionSiteNoticewithappropriateinformationattheprime outsidesiteentrancetotheconstructionsiteandprovideacopyoftheNOItotheappropriate MunicipalSeparateStormSewerSystem(MS4)operator.ReplacetheNOIwiththeapprovedTCEQ permitwhenreceived.PriortocommencementofconstructionactivitiesprovideTexasTechcopiesof theNOIandConstructionSiteNoticeandprovideacopyofthepermit,whenreceived. TheContractorshall,atalltimes,keepacopyoftheSW3P,theConstructionSiteNotice,theNOI,and/or thePermitatthejobsite.TheContractorshallupdatetheSW3Pasnecessarytoreflectcurrentand changingsiteconditionsandkeepmaintenancelogs,inspectionreports,andrecordsrelatedto compliancewiththeSW3P. TheContractorshallconductinspectionsasrequiredbyTCEQGeneralPermitandtheSW3P,and maintaininspectionrecordsatthejobsite TheContractorshallsubmitaNoticeofChange(NOC)toTCEQwhenrequired. Uponcompletionofallsoildisturbingactivitiesatthesiteandestablishingauniformperennial vegetativecoverwithadensityof70%ofthenativebackgroundvegetativecoverfortheareahasbeen establishedontheunpavedareasandareasnotcoveredbypermanentstructures,orequivalent permanentstabilizationmeasures,theContractorshallnotifyTexasTechthatitintendstofilewith TCEQaNoticeofTermination(NOT)andprovidetoTexasTechacopyoftheproposedNOT.When approvedbyTexasTech,theContractorshallsubmittheNOTtoTCEQandprovideacopyTexasTech. ProvidecopiesororiginalsofallrecordsincludingtheSW3P,NOI,Permit,NOT,ConstructionSiteNotice, inspectionreports,maintenancelogsandrecordstoTexasTech. RefertoTTUOperatingPoliciesandProcedure60.07StormWaterComplianceProgramformore specifics.

TermiteTreatments
Effectivepreconstructiontreatmentforsubterraneantermitepreventionrequirestheestablishmentof completeverticalandhorizontalchemicalbarriersorapprovedphysicalbarriersbetweenwoodinthe structureandthetermitecoloniesinthesoil.Provideacontinuoussoiltreatmentzoneunderallnew construction.Coordinatesoiltreatmentapplicationwithexcavating,grading,andconcreteplacement Page5of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork forfootings,gradebeams,andslabs.Treatsoilunderfootings,gradebeams,andslabs.Thetreatment mustbeappliedpriortothevaporbarrierbeinginstalled. ForHorizontalChemicalBarriers,applicationsshallbemadeusingalowpressuresprayaftergradingis completedandpriortothepouringoftheslaborfootingtoprovidethoroughandcontinuouscoverage oftheareabeingtreated. ForVerticalChemicalBarriers,establishverticalbarriersinareassuchasaroundthebaseof foundations,plumbinglines,backfilledsoilagainstfoundationwallsandotherareas,whichmaywarrant morethanjustahorizontalbarrier. ProvideandEPARegisteredtermiticide. Toxicantshallbeappliedpermanufacturerslabel.ProvideOwnerwithaSoilTreatmentApplication Report.Donotapplywhenweatherconditionsfavordriftfromtreatedarea. ApplicatorofsoiltreatmentshallbeaStateofTexaslicensedpestcontroloperatorintheTermite Categoryforaminimumoffive(5)years. ToxicantshallnotbeinjurioustoplantlifeandshallbeacceptedbytheEnvironmentalProtection AgencyandStateauthoritieshavingjurisdiction,includingTCEQ. Warrantbuildingandequipmenttobefreefrominfestationbysubterraneantermitesforaperiodof five(5)yearsfromDateofSubstantialCompletion.Shouldinfestationoccur,provideadditional treatmentasrequired,andrepairorreplacedamagedbuildingorequipmenttoitsoriginalcondition andreimplementtermitecontrolatnocosttoTTUS.

UtilityServices
Allburiedvalvesandfittingsshallbethoroughlywrappedpriortoinstallationwithapolyethylene materialmeetingtherequirementsofASTMD1248.Thepolyethylenematerialshallhaveaminimum thicknessof8mils.Thewrapshallbesecuredby2inchducttape. Concreteshallbeusedforthrustblockingthepipeandfittingsandshallconformtotheconcrete standardsassetforthinDivision3CastInPlaceConcrete.Theblockingshallbepouredagainstsolid undisturbedgroundorengineeredfill.Aminimumcompressivestrengthof3,000psiwillbeacceptable. TheContractorshalldisinfectallpotablepipelinesbeforebeingplacedinservice.Thelinesshallbe disinfectedbyusingachlorinatingagentinaccordancewiththerequirementsofAWWAC651andthe mostcurrenteditionoftheinternationalPlumbingCodeSection610.1.TheContractorshallnotifythe ArchitectandOwnersRepresentative72hoursinadvanceofdisinfectionsothattheArchitectand OwnersRepresentativemaywitnessthedisinfectionactivities.Afterdisinfectionhasbeencompleted Page6of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork andthepipeisflushed,theContractorshallperformabacteriologicaltest.Samplesshallbetakenafter thepipelinedisinfectiontreatmenthasbeenflushed.Aminimumoftwosetsofsamplestaken24hours apartshallbetestedandshallincludeonsampleforevery1000feetofwaterlineplussamplesetsat theendofeachpipelinebranch.Ifacceptablebacteriologicaltestresultsarenotreceived,the Contractorshalldisinfectthepipeagainandprovidewhatevermeasuresnecessarytoachieveand acceptableresult.Acceptableresultsshallbethebacteriologicalrequirementsforpotablewateras definedbytheTexasCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality.Chlorinetabletsarenotacceptablefor disinfectingprocedures.Superchlorination(over200ppm)isnotallowedunlessapprovedbyTTUS.

AsphaltPaving
Theasphaltpavingshouldbespecified,constructed,andtestedtomeetthefollowingrequirements: 1. HotMixAsphalticConcretePavementTexasDepartmentofTransportation(TxDOT)Item340, TypeCorD,mostcurrentspecification.MixingandPlacingpracticesbytheAsphaltInstitutein theirpublication,MS22,PrinciplesofConstructionofHotMixAsphaltPavements,current edition. 2. HotMixAsphalticConcreteBaseTxDOTItem340,mostcurrentspecification, 3. FlexibleBaseMaterialTxDOTItem247,mostcurrentspecification. DesignmixshouldbespecifiedbasedonPerformanceGrade(PG)specificationforasphaltbindergrades usedinhotmixasphalt(HMA)fortheLubbockareaandapprovedbyTTUGroundsMaintenance.All asphaltshallbeaPerformanceGradePG6428orbetter.Forparkinglots,aminimumofPG6428Type Dasphaltwillbespecified.ForroadwaysSpecifyTypeCasphaltandthePerformanceGradewillbe specifiedbytheDesignProfessionalwithapprovalfromtheFP&CDesignTeamandTTUGrounds Maintenance. Ifsealcoatingisspecified,forparkinglotsealcoating,aminimumofTxDOTTier2(mediumtraffic)will bespecified,andforroadwayssealcoating,TxDotTier1(heavytraffic)willbespecified. Thethicknessofthepavementsectionelementsshallberecommendedbythegeotechnicalconsultant basedonsoilconditionsandanticipatedtrafficloadings.ThethicknessofHMACsurfaceshallbea minimumof(2)inches. Specifytofurnishandprovideallthesubmittals,labor,materialsandequipmentnecessarytodeliver, placeandcompactHotMixAsphaltConcrete(HMAC)pavementincludingprimecoatandtackcoatsas shownanddetailedontheDrawings. Materials,parametersandmethodsshallbeinbasicconformancewiththeTxDotStandard SpecificationsforConstructionofHighways,StreetsandBridges,latesteditionandapplicableASTM standards. Page7of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork SubmittheJobMixFormulaandmixdesignreportsandlaboratorytestresultsforBaseCourse andSurfaceCoursemixtures. SubmittheAggregategradationtestreportsforcoarseandfineaggregatesusedforBaseCourse andSurfaceCoursemixtures. SubmittheTxDotMixingPlantcertificationdocumentation. Coarseaggregatematerialtobesound,angularcrushedstonecomplyingwithASTMD692. FineaggregatematerialshallcomplywithASTMD1073. HMACmaterialsshallbehauledintruckspreviouslycleanedofalldirtandforeignmaterialwiththeload completelycovered. HMACmaterialsshallbedeliveredsothatHMACcanbeplacedandrolledduringdaylighthours. Verifythatthesubgradeisdryandinsuitableconditiontosupportpavingandimposedloads. Immediatelybeforeplacingasphaltmaterials,removelooseanddeleteriousmaterialfromsubstrate surfaces.Sweeploosegranularparticlesfromsurfaceofunboundaggregatebasecourse.Donot dislodgeordisturbaggregateembeddedincompactedsurfaceofbasecourse.Ensurethatprepared subgradeisreadytoreceivepaving. TheOwnermayengageaqualifiedindependenttestingagencytoperformfieldinspectionsandtests, andtopreparetestreports.WhensuchtestingindicatesthatContractorsworkdoesnotcomplywith thespecifiedrequirements,additionaltestingshallbeperformedbytheOwnerstestingagencyatno additionalcosttotheOwnertodeterminecomplianceofcorrectedWorkwiththespecified requirements.OwnersmaterialtestinglabsamplingatasphaltmixingplantsoutsideofLubbockCounty willbepaidforbytheContractor.

ConcretePaving
Allconcreteproductsshallbedesigned,formed,transported,placed,tested,andfinishedinstrict accordancewiththeAmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(ASTM)andtheAmericanConcrete Institutes(ACI)requirements. BatchdesignmixwillbespecifiedbytheDesignProfessional.Manufacturersbatchingmixtureand reinforcementcertificate(whenapplicable)mustbeapprovedbytheDesignProfessionalandOwners Representativepriortoinstallation. ManufacturermustbecertifiedaccordingtotheNationalReadyMixedConcreteAssociation's CertificationofReadyMixedConcreteProductionFacilities.Deliveryticketsshallbefurnishedwitheach Page8of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork loadofconcretedeliveredtotheproject.Ticketshallshowclassandstrengthofconcrete,numberof poundsofcement,sizeofcoarseaggregate,batchingtime,slumporderedandamountofadmixture. Indicateamountsofmixwatertobewithheldforlateradditionatprojectsite. Protectfreshlyplacedconcretefromprematuredryingandexcessivecoldorhottemperatures.Comply withACI306.1forcoldweatherprotectionandwithrecommendationsinACI305Rforhotweather protectionduringcuring. Providefibermeshconcretesidewalkstothefollowingcriteria: 1.CompressiveStrength:4000psi. 2.Slump:3to5inches. 3.AirEntrained:5.0percentmaximum.(1%) Provideconcretepavingwithsteelreinforcementforroadwaystothefollowingcriteria: 1.CompressiveStrength:4000psi. 2.Slump:3to5inches. 3.AirEntrained:5.0percentmaximum.(1%) 4.SteelReinforcementperDesignProfessionalsspecification. Provideconcretefinishingtothefollowingcriteria: 1.ConcretePaving:Heavybroomfinish. 2.SidewalkPaving:Lightbroom,radiusto3/8inchradius,andtroweljointedges. 3.DirectionofTexturing:Transversetodirectionoftraffic. 4.Placecuringcompoundonexposedconcretesurfacesimmediatelyafterfinishing.Applyin accordancewithmanufacturer'sinstructions.Provideadditionalcuringmethodsinharsh weatherasdirectedbytheArchitect. Pedestrianwalkwayswillbeprovidedonthecampusinavarietyofscalesdependingupontheirlocation anduserequirements.Majorpedestrianwalkwaysshallbebetweenfourteenfeetandtwentyfeetin width.Minorpedestrianwalkwayswillbetweeneightfeetandtwelvefeetinwidth. TestingofcompositesamplesoffreshconcreteobtainedaccordingtoASTMC172shallbeperformed accordingtothefollowingrequirements: 1.TestingFrequency:Obtainonecompositesampleforeachday'spourofeachconcretemix exceeding5cu.yd.,butlessthan25cu.yd.,plusonesetforeachadditional50cu.yd.or fractionthereof. 2.Slump:ASTMC143;onetestatpointofplacementforeachcompositesample,butnotless thanonetestforeachday'spourofeachconcretemix.Performadditionaltestswhen concreteconsistencyappearstochange. 3.AirContent:ASTMC231,pressuremethod,fornormalweightconcrete;ASTMC173, volumetricmethod,forstructurallightweightconcrete;onetestforeachcompositesample, butnotlessthanonetestforeachday'spourofeachconcretemix. Page9of22

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4.ConcreteTemperature:ASTMC1064;onetesthourlywhenairtemperatureis40degFand belowandwhen80degFandabove,andonetestforeachcompositesample. 5.UnitWeight:ASTMC567,freshunitweightofstructurallightweightconcrete;onetestfor eachcompositesample,butnotlessthanonetestforeachday'spourofeachconcretemix. 6.CompressionTestSpecimens:ASTMC31;cast,moldandcureonesetoffourstandard 6X12testcylinderspecimensorfive4X8testcylinderspecimensforeachcomposite sample. 7.CompressiveStrengthTests:ASTMC39;for6X12cylinderstestonecuredspecimensat7 daysforinformationonlyandtwoat28daystoaveragecompressivestrength.Holdone sampleforretestingifrequired.For4X8cylinderstestonecuredspecimensat7daysfor informationonlyandthreeat28daystoaveragecompressivestrength.Holdonesamplefor retestingifrequired. a. Acompressivestrengthtestshallbetheaverageofthestrengthsofatleasttwo 6X12cylindersoratleastthree4X8cylindersmadefromthesamesampleof concretedandtestedat28days. 8.Testingspecimensaretobetakenafteralladmixturesand/orfieldaddedwaterhasbeen addedandincorporatedintoconcrete. Deferjointfillinguntilconcretehascuredandpersealantmanufacturersrecommendations.

PavementMarkings
Paintshallbeyellow,exceptfirelanemarkingshallbered,trafficpaintconformingtorequirementsin TxDOTspecificationItem666,TypeII. Theminimumwetfilmthicknessforallpaintedareasshallbe15mils.Aftersealerdries,applypaintin stripesequallyspaced,straightandofuniform4"width. Allowbituminouspavementtocureforatleast21daysbeforepaintisapplied.Pavementshallbe thoroughlycleanandentirelyfreeofloosesand,stones,dust,oil,grease,water,andothersubstances thatwillbedeleterioustothepaintorwilladverselyaffecttheadhesionofthepaint.Donotapplypaint duringhighwind(over15milesperhour)orhighhumidity(over70percent).Applypaintonlywhen ambienttemperatureis40degreesForaboveandrisingbutnotmorethan95degreesF.Applypaintto awetfilmthicknessof0.015inch(15mils)bymeansofconventionaltrafficlinestripingequipment. Trafficshallnotbepermittedtousethepaintedareasforaminimumof30minutesafterpaintingof lineshasbeencompleted.

ConcreteCurbandGutters
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TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork Concreteandtheequipment,workmanshipandmaterialsthereof,shallconformtoapplicable requirementsofDivision3ofthecontractspecifications,exceptashereinafterspecified. Concreteshallbestandardweightfibermeshwithminimumcompressivestrengthof4000PSIat28 days.Concreteshallhaveaslumpofnotmorethan3inches. Protectfreshlyplacedconcretefromprematuredryingandexcessivecoldorhottemperatures.Comply withACI306.1forcoldweatherprotectionandwithrecommendationsinACI305Rforhotweather protectionduringcuring. Expansionjointfillermaterialshallbeasphaltimpregnatedfiberstrips1/2"thickunlessotherwise shownondrawings,Celotex"Fexcell"orequal,andshallbecutandshapedtothecrosssectionofthe curb,gutterandcombinationcurbandgutter.Expansionjointsshallbeprovidedatendsofallreturns andshallbeprovideddirectlyoppositeexpansionjointsofabuttingconcretepavementandshallbeof sametypeandthicknessasjointsinthepavement.Wherecurbandcombinationcurbandgutterdonot abutconcretepavement,expansionjointsatleast1/2"inwidthshallbeprovidedatintervalsnot exceeding100'0"unlesstheDrawingsindicatejointsatcloserintervals.Expansionjointsingutter sectionsshallbesealedusingsamematerialasusedforconcretepaving. Contractionjointsshallbeconstructedbymeansof1/8"thickseparators,orasectionconformingto crosssectionofthecurbandcombinationcurbandgutter.Contractionjointsshallbeconstructed directlyoppositecontractionjointsinabuttingconcretepavement.Wherecurb,andcombinationcurb andgutter,donotbuttconcretepavements,contractionjointsshallbesoplacedthemonolithic sectionsbetweencurbreturnswillnotbelessthan5'0"norgreaterthan15'0"inlength,generally10' 0"isacceptable.Separatorshallberemovedassoonaspracticableaftertheconcretehassetsufficiently topreservewidthandshapeofjoint.Afterseparatorplateshavebeenremoved,allexposededgesof jointsshallberoundedwithproperedgingtooltoaradiusof1/4".Contractionjointsmayalsobe formedwithajointingtoolaftersurfaceisfinishedtoaminimumdepthof3/4". Edgesofgutterandtopofcurbshallberoundedwithanedgingtooltoaradiusof1/4",andsurfaces shallbefloatedandfinishedwithasmoothwoodfloatuntiltruetogradeandsectionanduniformin texture.Thefloatedsurfacesshallthenbebrushedwithlongitudinalstrokes,usingafinehairbrush. Immediatelyafterremovingfrontcurbform,thefaceofthecurbshallberubbedwithawoodor concreterubbingblockandwateruntilblemishes,formmarks,andtoolmarkshavebeenremoved. Whilestillwet,thesurfaceshallbebrushedinsamemannerasgutterandcurbtop.Topsurfaceof guttershallbefinishedtogradewithawoodfloat.Exceptatgradechangesorcurbs,finishedsurfaces shallnotvary,fromtestingedgeofa10footstraightedge,morethan1/8"forgutterand1/4"fortop andfaceofcurb.Irregularitiesexceedingtheaboveshallbesatisfactorilycorrected.Visiblesurfacesand edgesshallbefreeofblemishesandformandtoolmarks,andshallbeuniformincolor,shapeand appearance.

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BrickPavers
Amockupmayberequestedbytheownertodemonstrateselections,aesthetics,andinstallation execution. Donotusefrozenmaterialsorbuildonfrozensubgradeorsettingbeds.Installbituminoussettingbed onlywhenambienttemperatureisabove40degFandwhenbaseisdry.ForMortarandGrout,comply withcoldandhotweatherconstructionrequirementscontainedinACI530.1/ASCE6/TMS602.Donot applymortartosubstrateswithtemperaturesof100degFandhigher. Brickpaverstobe2X4X8densehardclayandmanufacturedbyKansasBrickandTileCoor ACMEBrick.PaverstobeequaltoACMEOnyxGardenPaver(black)0909161andACMEIncaRed GardenPaver0909091.Colorsaretobeblendedonetooneredsolidandcharcoal(black). GradedAggregateforbaseistobesound,crushedstoneorgravel.Sandforlevelingcourseistobe sound,sharp,washed,naturalsandorcrushedstonecomplyingwithgradationrequirementsinASTMC 33forfineaggregate.Sandforjointsistobefine,sharp,washed,naturalsandorcrushedstonewith 100percentpassingNo.16sieveandnomorethan10percentpassingNo.200sieve. Donotexceed1/16inchunittounitoffsetfromflush(lippage)or1/8inchin24inchesand1/4inchin 10feetfromlevel,orindicatedslope,forfinishedsurfaceofpaving. Compactsoilsubgradeuniformlytoatleast95percentofASTMD698laboratorydensity.Placeleveling courseandscreedtoathicknessof1to11/2inches,ensuringthatmoisturecontentremainsconstant anddensityislooseanduniformuntilpaversaresetandcompacted.Treatlevelingcoursewith herbicidetoinhibitgrowthofgrassandweeds.Setpaverswithaminimumjointwidthof1/16inchand amaximumof1/8inch,beingcarefulnottodisturblevelingbase.Ifpavershavespacerbars,place pavershandtightagainstspacerbars.Usestringlinestokeepstraightlines.Fillgapsbetweenunitsthat exceed3/8inchwithpiecescuttofitfromfullsizeunitpavers.Vibratepaversintolevelingcoursewith alowamplitudeplatevibratorcapableofa3500to5000lbfcompactionforceat80to90Hz.Spread drysandandfilljointsimmediatelyaftervibratingpaversintolevelingcourse.Vibratepaversandadd sanduntiljointsarecompletelyfilled,thenremoveexcesssand.Leaveaslightsurplusofsandonthe surfaceforjointfilling.

PorousUnitPaving(ConcreteGridPavers)
Amockupmayberequestedbytheownertodemonstrateselections,aesthetics,andinstallation execution. ConcretebrickpaverstobePavestoneGrasstoneII,31/8X235/8X153/4madefromnormal weightaggregatescomplyingwithASTMC1319.ColorstobeselectedbyDesignProfessional.

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TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork Gradedaggregateforbasecoursetobesoundcrushedstoneorgravel.Sandforlevelingcoursetobe sound,sharp,washed,naturalsandorcrushedstonecomplyingwithrequirementsinASTMC33for fineaggregate. SoilforporouspavingfilltobeplantingsoilmixcomplyingwithrequirementsinDivision2 Section"LawnsandGrasses."GrassseedtocomplywithrequirementsinDivision2Section"Lawnsand Grasses." Donotexceed1/16inchoffsetfromflushinplanevariationbetweenadjacentUnits(Lipping).Donot exceed1/8in24andin10feetoramaximumofinvariationfromlevelorindicatedslope. Provideedgerestraintsasindicated.Installedgerestraintsbeforeplacingunitpavers. Compactsoilsubgradeuniformlytoatleast95percentofASTMD1557laboratorydensity.Place drainagegeotextileoverpreparedsubgrade,overlappingendsandedgesatleast12inches.Place aggregatebase,compactto95percentofASTMD1557maximumlaboratorydensity,andscreedto depthindicated.Placelevelingcourseandscreedtoathicknessof1/2inch,ensuringthatmoisture contentremainsconstantanddensityislooseandconstantuntilpaversaresetandcompacted. Setunitpaversonlevelingcourse,beingcarefulnottodisturblevelingbase.Ifpavershave lugsorspacerbarstocontrolspacing,placepavershandtightagainstlugsorspacerbars.If paversdonothavelugsorspacerbars,placepaverswitha1/16inchminimumand1/8inchmaximum jointwidth.Alignpaverswithstringline.Compactpaversintolevelingcoursewithalowamplitudeplate vibratorcapableofa3500to5000lbfcompactionforceat80to90Hz.Afterfillingpaverswithsoil, sowseedathalftheratespecifiedforseedinglawns.Sweepseedfromsurfacesofpaversintovoidsand waterwithfinespray.Spreadanadditional3/16inchofsoilfilloverseedandsoakwithwater. Contractoristowaternewlyplantedgrassandkeepmoistuntilgrassisestablished.

SiteFurnishings
Steelbenchesshallbe6ReadingSerieswithbackasmanufacturedbyKeystoneRidgeDesignsorVictor Stanley.BenchesshallbeofsteelconstructionwithpowdercoatfinishinacolortobeselectedbyTexas Tech. SteelpicnictablesshallbeasmanufacturedbyKeystoneRidgeDesignsorVictorStanley.Carouseltables andsolsticeumbrellashallbeofsteelconstructionwithpowdercoatfinishinacolortobeselectedby TexasTech. Steeltrashreceptaclesshallbe32gallonReadingSeriesasmanufacturedbyKeystoneRidgeDesignsor VictorStanley.Trashreceptaclesshallbeofsteelconstructionwithpowdercoatedfinishinacolorto matchadjacentbenches.

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TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork Steelbicycleracksshallbeprovidedadjacenttosideorrearentrancesofthebuilding(s)inareasthatare notvisuallyobtrusive.Bicycleracksshallbeofallsteelconstructionwithapowdercoatedfinish.Type andcolortobeselectedbyTexasTech.BicycleracksshallbemanufacturedbytheTTUGrounds MaintenanceDepartment. BollardstobelocatedintheHistoricandModerateHistoricDistrictsofthecampusshallbeofa traditionaldesignandshallbeconstructedofacoloredcaststone.IntheHSC/ResearchDistrictandthe MuseumDistrict,bollardmaterialsmaybecaststone,concrete,orGFRC.

IrrigationSystems
PleasereferencetheTexasTechOfficeofGroundsMaintenancesIrrigationSystemsSpecification 328400. ThesprinklersystemshallusethemostcurrentmodelsofHuntersprinklerheadsandHunterICVSeries electricvalves.ControllershallbeRainmasterEvolutionDXwithremotecommunicationsdevice.Any substitutionrequestshallbesubmittedwithsamples,catalogsheets,andspecificationstotheTexas TechOfficeofGroundsMaintenancenolaterthantwoweekspriortobiddate. Valveboxesforelectric,manual,andgatevalvesshallbe18inchdiameter,24inchdepthandshallhave corrugatedgalvanizedsteelsideswithcastirontopsandlids. Controllershallbeenclosedinan18gaugeJetCoatcoldrolledsteelcabinetwithapowdercoated polyurethanefinishsuitableforwallorpedestalmounting. ThemainsupplylinesshallbeClass200PVCpipeapprovedwithSchedule40PVCfittingsapprovedfor potablewatersystems.Allfittings6inchesandlarger,ringtitepipeshallconformtocommercial standardCS25663andbefurnishedwithringtitejoints.Theringtitejointshallbeanintegralpartof thepipewiththickenedwallatthebell.Allpipeandcouplingsshallbejoinedbymeansofrubberring gaskets.ThelateralwaterlinesshallbeClass200PVCpipeapprovedforpotablewatersystems.AllPVC pipeshallconformtocommercialstandardCS25663andbefurnishedwithsolventweldjoints. Concretethrustblocksarerequiredatallturns,deadends,etc.,onpipesizes3inchesandabovein diameterandonpipeofsmallersize,ifsodirectedbytheUniversityRepresentativesothatpipewillnot beforcedoutofslipjointsoffittingsasaresultofinternalwaterpressureand/orexpansionand contraction. ProvidereducedpressurebackflowpreventermeetingCity,County,StateandFederalrequirements. BackflowassembliesshallbetesteduponinstallationbyarecognizedBackflowPreventionAssembly testerandcertifiedtobeoperationalwithinspecifications.Acopyofthetestreportshallbesubmitted totheOwnerwiththecompletedasbuiltdrawings.Acopyofthetestreportshallbesubmittedtothe CityofLubbock. Page14of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork GroundorcommonwireshallbeNo.12,white,TypeUFCopperdirectburytypemadefortheirrigation industry.PowerwireforoperationofequipmentshallbeNo.14,red,TypeUFcopperdirectburytype madefortheirrigationindustry.Wiringshallbetapedtogetheratten(10)footintervals.Wiringshall becoiledatfifty(50)feetintervals.AnelectricalwiringplanshallbeincludedwiththeAsBuilt drawings. TheContractorshallbeacurrentTexaslicensedLandscapeIrrigatorwhohascompletedirrigation systemssimilarinmaterial,design,andextenttothatindicatedforprojectthathaveresultedin constructionwitharecordofsuccessfulinserviceperformance. TheContractorisresponsibleforprovidingthelinetapandmeterortieintoUniversityirrigationmains. Meterlocationorirrigationwelltieinsareindicatedonthedrawings.Themetersizeshallbeas requiredtosupplytheirrigationsystemwithadequatewatervolumeandpressure.Watermetermaybe obtainedfromtheCityofLubbockorfromlocalauthorityhavingjurisdictionforplacementontheTexas TechUniversityCampusatnoadditionalcharge. Donotcommenceinstallationofundergroundirrigationsystemuntilequipmenthasbeensubmitted andapprovedbytheTexasTechOfficeofGroundsMaintenance.ALicensedIrrigatororaLicensed IrrigationTechnicianemployedbytheirrigatorshallbeonthejobsitedailyfordirectsupervisionof employeesondesign,installation,maintenanceorrepairoftheirrigationsystemincludingthe connectionofsuchsystemtothewatersupply. Beforeinstallationisstarted,theContractorshallplaceaflagwhereeachandeverysprinkleristobe locatedinaccordancewiththeplansandtheflaggingshallbeapprovedinwritingbytheTexasTech OfficeofGroundsMaintenancebeforeinstallationisstarted.Sprinklerheadsandquickcouplersshall belocated12inchesfromanyadjacenthardsurfacesuchascurbs,sidewalks,orbuildings. ContractorshallworkinharmonywiththeUniversity.Wateringofplantsandlawnsshallbe accomplishedinconformitywiththeintentofthesprinklersystemdesign.Contractorwillnotbe allowedanyextracompensationforanyextrasprinklers,pipe,fittings,labor,etc.,thatmaybenecessary toaccomplishfullcoverageduetoanyshiftingoftrees,plantsandshrubsfromthelocationontheplan foraestheticreasons. Nomachinetrenchingistobedonewithinthedriplineoftrees.Trenchingshallbeaccomplishedby hand,bytunneling,orbyboringundertherootsystembyamethodapprovedbeforehandbytheTexas TechOfficeofGroundsMaintenance.Itisunderstoodthatthepipinglayoutdrawingisdiagrammatic, andthatpipingwillberoutedaroundtreesandshrubsinsuchamannerastoavoiddamagingplant materials.Whererootsareencountered,norootoverinchesindiametershallbecutwithout approvalbytheTexasTechOfficeofGroundsMaintenance.Anycutsshallbeclean,withoutfrayed ends.Anyrootsencounteredthatare2inchesandgreatershallbetunneledunder.

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TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork InsituationswheretrenchingwithinthedriplineofatreeisapprovedbyTexasTechOfficeofGrounds Maintenance,theinitialcutofthesideofthetrenchclosesttothetreeshallbemadewitharocksaw, tocreateaminimum2inchwidecuttotherequireddepth;theremainderofthetrenchcanthenbe excavatednormally. Trenchingshallbetoadepthtoinsurethatmainlineshave24inchcoverandthelaterallineshave18 inchcover.Alltrenchbackfillshallbefloodedinordertopreventsettling.Allsettlingandlowareasthat occurwithinthefirsttwelve(12)monthswillbetheresponsibilityoftheContractortofillandlevel.All trenchesshallbeexaminedbytheTexasTechOfficeofGroundsMaintenancebeforebackfilling.All trenchesshallbebackfilledwiththematerialremovedexceptwherespecialbackfillspecificationsof certainpipemayspecifyotherwise.Inthiscase,thespecialbackfillspecificationsshalltakeprecedence overthisgeneralspecification.Alltrenchbackfillshallbefloodedinordertopreventaftersettling.All settlingandlowareasthatoccurwithinthefirsttwelve(12)monthswillbetheresponsibilityofthe Contractortofillandlevel. Itisunderstoodthatpipinglayoutisdiagrammaticandpipingshallberoutedaroundtreesandshrubsin suchmannerastoavoiddamagetoplantings. Providedripirrigationnearbuildingsandhardscapeareas.Provideasandfilterforsystemscontaining dripirrigation. Provide7dayswrittennoticeinadvanceofsystemstartupanddemonstration. Beforefinalacceptanceoftheinstalledsystem,theContractorshallmakethefollowingtestsunderthe supervisionoftheTexasTechOfficeofGroundsMaintenance. 1.Performhydrostatictestofpipingandvalvesbeforebackfillingtrenches.Piping maybetestedinsectionstoexpeditework.Capandsubjectthepipingsystemtoastatic waterpressureof50psiabovetheoperatingpressurewithoutexceedingpressureratingof pipingsystemmaterials.Isolatetestsourceandallowtostand4hours.Leaksoralossof morethan4psiintestpressureconstitutedefectsthatmustberepaired. 2.Eachsectionofsprinklersshallbetestedforcoverage.Testsshallbemadebyactual measurementoftheradiusofsprayofsprinklers. 3.Eachsectionofsprinklersshallbetestedforoperatingpressureatthesprinklerheads. Alltestsshallbecompletedpriortobackfilling.However,sufficientbackfillmaterialmaybeplacedin trenchesbetweenfittingstoinsurethestabilityofthelineunderpressure.Inallcases,fittingsand couplingsmustbeopenedtovisualinspectionforafullperiodofthetest. Providetwoadditionalsprinklerheadsofeachtype,twoadjustmentwrenches,twocontrollercabinet keys,andtwocoverliftingdevicesforvalveboxestoOwner.Providerecorddrawings,twocopiesof productdatacutsheets,andoperatingandmaintenanceinstructionstoOwner. Page16of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork Contractoristoprovideaminimumoneyearwarrantyonallproductsandworkmanshipandoneyear ofmaintenanceonthesystem.

Landscaping
ReferenceTTUGroundsspecification329100ExteriorPlantsformoreinformation. Provide6inchesoftopsoilandfinegradingofareastoreceiveseedand18inchesoftopsoilwithorganic materialincorporatedforallplantingbeds.PerformHeavyaerationordiskingofthesubsoiltobreakup hardpanbeforeaddingnewtopsoil. Topsoilshallbefertileagriculturalsoil,typicalofthelocalitycapableofsustainingplantgrowthand takenfromadrainedsite,freeofsubsoil,rockslargerthan2inches.Furnishsoilanalysisbya qualifiedsoiltestinglaboratorystatingpercentagesoforganicmatter;gradationofsand,silt,andclay content;cationexchangecapacity;sodiumabsorptionratio;deleteriousmaterial;pH;andmineraland plantnutrientcontentoftopsoil.Soilamendmentshallincludeaminimumof6cubicyardscompost per1000squarefeetofbedareaand10poundsofpreplantfertilizer(151213).812Agriform tabletsshallbeappliedtoalltreeplantingpits. Provideseedingforalllawnareasasabasepriceunlessownerrecommendsareasforlawnsod.Provide trees,shrubs,groundcovers,vines,perennials,organicmulchandanymiscellaneouslandscapematerial suchasweedcontrolfabricorstonemulchasnotedonplans. Lawnseedshallbefresh,cleanandanewcropseedmixturelabeledinaccordancewiththeFederal SeedAct.Sodshallbeviablecertifiedturfgrasswithoutthatch,disease,nematodes,insectsand weeds.BermudaseedandsodshallbetypicalofgrassusedontheTexasTechcampus. ContractoristoprovideInitialmaintenanceofalllawnareasandplantingbedsuntilfinalacceptance. Contractoristoprovideaoneyearfullreplacementwarrantyofallplantmaterials.

LawnsandGrasses
Seedistobedeliveredinoriginalsealed,labeled,andundamagedcontainers.Ifsodisrequired, harvest,deliver,store,andhandlesodaccordingtorequirementsinTPI's"SpecificationsforTurfgrass SodMaterials"and"SpecificationsforTurfgrassSodTransplantingandInstallation"inits"Guideline SpecificationstoTurfgrassSodding."Deliversodintimeforplantingwithin24hoursofharvesting. Protectsodfrombreakageanddrying. Plantduringoneofthefollowingperiods.Coordinateplantingperiodswithinitialmaintenanceperiods toproviderequiredmaintenancefromdateofSubstantialCompletion. 1.May15thtoAugust31stforBermudaseeding. 2.OverseedingAnnualRyeGrass Page17of22

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a.IfBermudaseedingcannotbeestablishedbySeptember15,lawnareasaretobe overseededwithannualryegrassatarateof4lbs/1,000sf.Ifthisisrequired,the Contractorshallmaintaintheannualgrasslawn,asneeded,including,butnotlimited toirrigationand,mowingtomaintainamaximumheightof3,andedging,as required. b.Thisannualryegrassmaintenanceshallbeconsideredasaseparateitemfromthe 90daymaintenanceperiodspecifiedfortheseededBermudagrass. c.TheContractorshallapplyaminimumoftwoapplicationsofRoundupherbicideto theannualryegrassinearlyspringinpreparationforBermudagrassseeding.Thetwo applicationsshouldbeseparatedbyaperiodof1014daysandContractorshould notifytheLandscapeArchitectofthescheduleofRoundupapplication. d.AftersufficientannualgrasskillhasbeenverifiedbytheLandscapeArchitect,lawn areasshouldbetilledtoadepthof23priortoseedingtheBermudagrassas specified. Beginmaintenanceimmediatelyaftereachareaisplantedandcontinueuntilacceptablelawnis establishedbutnotforlessthan60daysfromdateofSubstantialCompletion. Seedofgrassspeciesasfollows,withnotlessthan95percentgermination,notlessthan85percent pureseed,andnotmorethan0.5percentweedseed: 1.Bermudagrass(Cynodondactylon)(Note:CelebrationBermudaisonlyavailableassod). 2.AnnualRyegrass(Loliummultiflorum). TurfgrassSodSpeciestobeTiftonioBermudagrass(Cynodondactylon)Tifton10. Topsoil:ASTMD5268,pHrangeof5.5to7,aminimumof2percentorganicmaterialcontent;freeof stonesinchorlargerinanydimensionorotherextraneousmaterialsharmfultoplantgrowth. 1.TopsoilSource:Amendexistinginplacesurfacesoiltoproducetopsoil.Verifysuitabilityof surfacesoiltoproducetopsoil.Cleansurfacesoilofroots,plants,sod,stones,claylumps, andotherextraneousmaterialsharmfultoplantgrowth. a.Surfacesoilmaybesupplementedwithimportedormanufacturedtopsoilfromoff sitesources.Obtaintopsoildisplacedfromnaturallywelldrainedconstructionor miningsiteswheretopsoiloccursatleast4inchesdeep;donotobtainfromplaya lakeareas.

ExteriorPlants
Thelandscapeinstallermustbequalifiedwiththreeyearspreviousexperienceofsizeandscope commensuratewiththisprojectandwhoseworkhasresultedinsuccessfulestablishmentofexterior plants.

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TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork Providequality,size,genus,species,andvarietyofexteriorplantsindicated,complyingwithapplicable requirementsinANSIZ60.1,"AmericanStandardforNurseryStock"andanyadditionalcommentslisted ontheplans. LandscapeArchitectmayobservetreesandshrubsatplaceofgrowth,supplier,orapprovedremotesite beforeplantingforcompliancewithrequirementsforgenus,species,variety,size,andquality. LandscapeArchitectretainstherighttoobservetreesandshrubsfurtherforsizeandconditionofballs androotsystems,insects,injuries,andlatentdefectsandtorejectunsatisfactoryordefectivematerial atanytimeduringprogressofwork.RemoverejectedtreesorshrubsimmediatelyfromProjectsiteand supplyacceptablematerialatnoadditionalcost. 1. NotifyLandscapeArchitectofsourcesofplantingmaterialsfourteendaysinadvanceof deliverytosite. MeasuretreesandshrubsaccordingtoANSIZ60.1withbranchesandtrunksorcanesintheirnormal position.Donotprunetoobtainrequiredsizes.Takecalipermeasurements6inchesabovegroundfor treesupto4inchcalipersize,and12inchesabovegroundforlargersizes.Measuremainbodyoftree orshrubforheightandspread;donotmeasurebranchesforrootstiptotip. Deliverexteriorplantsafterpreparationsforplantinghavebeencompletedandinstallimmediately.If plantingisdelayedmorethansixhoursafterdelivery,setexteriorplantsinshade,protectfromweather andmechanicaldamage,andkeeprootsmoist. 1. Setballedstockongroundandcoverballwithsoil,peatmoss,sawdust,orother acceptablematerial. 2. Donotremovecontainergrownstockfromcontainersbeforetimeofplanting. 3. Waterrootsystemsofexteriorplantsstoredonsitewithafinemistspray.Wateras oftenasnecessarytomaintainrootsystemsinamoistcondition. Plantduringoneofthefollowingperiods.Coordinateplantingperiodswithmaintenanceperiodsto providerequiredmaintenancefromdateofSubstantialCompletion. 1.SpringPlanting:February1toJune15. 2.FallPlanting:September1toOctober31. Fortreesandshrubs,maintainforthefollowingmaintenanceperiodbypruning,cultivating,watering, weeding,fertilizing,restoringplantingsaucers,tighteningandrepairingstakesandguysupports,and resettingtopropergradesorverticalposition,asrequiredtoestablishhealthy,viableplantings.Sprayas requiredtokeeptreesandshrubsfreeofinsectsanddisease.Restoreorreplacedamagedtree wrappings. 1.MaintenancePeriod:SixmonthsfromdateofSubstantialCompletion.Removealltree stakingfromtreesoneyearfromSubstantialCompletion.

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TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork Forgroundcoverandplants,maintainforthefollowingmaintenanceperiodbywatering,weeding, fertilizing,andotheroperationsasrequiredtoestablishhealthy,viableplantings: 1.MaintenancePeriod:SixmonthsfromdateofSubstantialCompletion Warrantthefollowingexteriorplants,forthewarrantyperiodindicated,againstdefectsincludingdeath andunsatisfactorygrowth,exceptfordefectsresultingfromlackofadequatemaintenance,neglect,or abusebyOwner,orincidentsthatarebeyondContractorscontrol. 1. WarrantyPeriodforTreesandShrubs:OneyearfromdateofSubstantial Completion. 2. WarrantyPeriodforGroundCoverandPlants:OneyearfromdateofSubstantial Completion. 3. RemovedeadexteriorplantsasdirectedbyLandscapeArchitect.Replace immediatelyunlessrequiredtoplantinthesucceedingplantingseason. 4. Replaceexteriorplantsthataremorethan25percentdeadorinanunhealthy conditionatendofwarrantyperiod. 5.Alimitofonereplacementofeachexteriorplantwillberequired,exceptforlossesor replacementsduetofailuretocomplywithrequirements. Alltrees,shrubs,grasses,mulch,andallcompostshallbemanufacturedwithin500milesoftheproject sitefrommaterialsthathavebeenextracted,harvested,orrecovered,aswellasmanufacturedwithin, 500miles. PlantingBedEstablishment 1.Loosensubgradeofplantingbedstoaminimumdepthof12inches.Removestoneslarger thaninchinanydimensionandsticks,roots,rubbish,andotherextraneousmatterand legallydisposeofthemoffOwnersproperty. a.Applyfertilizerdirectlytosubgradebeforeloosening. b.Spreadtopsoil,applysoilamendmentsandfertilizeronsurface,andthoroughly blendplantingsoilmix. 1.Delaymixingfertilizerwithplantingsoilifplantingwillnotproceedwithin fivedays. c.Spreadplantingsoilmixtospecifieddepths,butnotlessthanrequiredtomeetfinish gradesafternaturalsettlement.Donotspreadifplantingsoilorsubgradeisfrozen muddy,orexcessivelywet. 1.Spreadapproximatelyonehalfthethicknessofplantingsoilmixover loosenedsubgrade.Mixthoroughlyintotop4inchesofsubgrade.Spread remainderofplantingsoilmix. 2.FinishGrading:Gradeplantingbedstoasmooth,uniformsurfaceplanewithloose,uniformly finetexture.Rollandrake,removeridges,andfilldepressionstomeetfinishgrades. 3.Restoreplantingbedsiferodedorotherwisedisturbedafterfinishgradingandbefore planting. Page20of22

TTUSFP&CDesign&BuildingStandards Division2SiteWork TreeandShrubPlanting 1.Setballedandburlappedstockplumbandincenterofpitortrenchwithtopofrootball1 inchaboveadjacentfinishgrades. a.Removeburlapandwirebasketsfromtopsofrootballsandpartiallyformsides,but donotremovefromunderrootballs.Removepallets,ifany,beforesetting.Donot useplantingstockifrootballiscrackedorbrokenbeforeorduringplanting operation. b.Placeplantingsoilmixaroundrootballinlayers,tampingtosettlemixandeliminate voidsandairpockets.Whenpitisapproximatelyonehalfbackfilled,water thoroughlybeforeplacingremainderofbackfill.Repeatwateringuntilnomore waterisabsorbed.Wateragainafterplacingandtampingfinallayerofplantingsoil mix. 2.Setballedandpottedandcontainergrownstockplumandincenterofpitortrench withtopofrootball1inchaboveadjacentfinishgrades. a.Carefullyremoverootballfromcontainerwithoutdamagingrootballorplant. b.Placeplantingsoilmixaroundrootballinlayers,tampingtosettlemixandeliminate voidsandairpockets.Whenpitisapproximatelyonehalfbackfilled,water thoroughlybeforeplacingremainderofbackfill.Repeatwateringuntilnomorewater isabsorbed.Wateragainafterplacingandtampingfinallayerofplantingsoilmix. 3.Setfabricbaggrownstockplumbandincenterofpitortrenchwithtopofrootball1inch aboveadjacentfinishgrades. a.Carefullyremoverootballfromfabricbagwithoutdamagingrootballorplant.Do notuseplantingstockifrootballiscrackedorbrokenbeforeorduringplanting operation. b.Placeplantingsoilmixaroundrootballinlayers,tampingtosettlemixandeliminate voidsandairpickets.Whenpitisapproximatelyonehalfbackfilled,waterthoroughly beforeplacingremainderofbackfill.Repeatwateringuntilnomorewateris absorbed.Wateragainafterplacingandtampingfinallayerofplantingsoilmix. 4.OrganicMulching:Apply2inchaveragethicknessoforganicmulchextending12inches beyondedgeofplantingpitortrench.Donotplacemulchwithin6inchesoftrunksorstems. 5.Wraptreesof2inchcaliperandlargerwithtrunkwraptape.Startatbaseoftrunkandspiral covertrunktoheightoffirstbranches.Overlapwrap,exposinghalfofwidth,andsecurely attachwithoutcausinggirdling.Inspecttreetrunksforinjury,improperpruning,andinsect infestation;takecorrectivemeasuresrequiredbeforewrapping. TreeandShrubPruning 1.Prune,thin,andshapetreesandshrubsasdirectedbyLandscapeArchitect. 2.Prune,thin,andshapetreesandshrubsaccordingtostandardhorticulturalpractice.Prune treestoretainrequiredheightandspread.UnlessotherwiseindicatedbyLandscape Architect,donotcuttreeleaders;removeonlyinjuredordeadbranchesfromflowering trees.Pruneshrubstoretainnaturalcharacter.Shrubsizesindicatedaresizesafterpruning. Page21of22

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Fertilizer
SlowReleaseFertilizer:Granularorpelletfertilizerconsistingof50percentwaterinsolublenitrogen, phosphorus,andpotassiuminthefollowingcomposition: 1. Composition:Nitrogen,phosphorous,andpotassiuminamountsrecommendedinsoil reportsfromaqualifiedsoiltestingagency.

Mulches

NonOrganicMulch:Freefromdeleteriousmaterialsandsuitableasatopdressingoftreesandshrubs, consistingofoneofthefollowing: 1. Type:4depthFairlandPink,availablefromCollierMaterials,Inc.,201CR121,MarbleFalls, Texas78654,877.603.3030. 2.Type:4depthminusdecomposedgranitegravel,availablefromCollierMaterials,Inc., 201CR121,MarbleFalls,Texas78654,877.603.3030. Mulchbackfilledsurfacesofplantingbedsandotherareasindicated. 1.Apply4inchaveragethicknessofmulch,andfinishlevelwithadjacentfinishgrades.Donot placemulchagainstplantstems.

StakesandGuys 1.UprightandGuyStakes:MetalTpostswithlengthasindicated.
2.GuyandTieWire:ASTMA641/A641M,Class1,galvanizedsteelwire,2strand,twisted, 0.106inchindiameter. 3.GuyCable:5strand,3/16inchdiameter,galvanizedsteelcable,withzinccoated turnbuckles,aminimumof3incheslong,withtwo3/8inchgalvanizedeyebolts. 4.HoseChafingGuard:Reinforcedrubberorplastichoseatleastinchindiameter,cutto lengthsrequiredtoprotecttreetrunksfromdamage. Staketreesof1through5inchcaliper.Staketreesoflessthan1inchcaliperorasrequiredtoprevent windtipout.Useaminimumof2stakesoflengthrequiredtopenetrateatleast18inchesbelow bottomofbackfilledexcavationandtoextendatleast72inchesabovegrade.Setverticalstakesand spacetoavoidpenetratingrootballsorrootmasses.Supporttreeswithtwostrandsoftiewireencased inhosesectionsatcontactpointswithtreetrunk.Allowenoughslacktoavoidrigidrestraintoftree.Use thenumberofstakesasfollows: 1.Use2stakesfortreesupto12feethighand2inchesorlessincaliper;3stakesfor treeslessthan14feethighandupto5inchesincaliper.Spacestakesequallyaroundtrees.

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