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A 211 RELEVANT TEST AND STANDARDS

The following tests should be carried out unless otherwise directed by the Engineer at frequencies laid
down in earlier clauses.

Test Standard Limit

Sampling AASHTO T2
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Los Angeles Abrasion AASHTO T96 40 % max

Soundness (Sodium Sulphate Solution) AASHTO T104 12 % max

Sand Equivalent AASHTO T176 45 % min.

Liquid Limit AASHTO T 89 25 % min.

Plasticity Index AASHTO T 90 6 % max.

Test for organic materials AASHTO T194 No organic materials

Permissible
Compaction test (Modified Proctor) ASTM 1557(Method D) -------

C.B.R. at 100% of modified proctor density

(96 hr.soaked) AASHTO T193 80% min.

Field density AASHTO T191 100% min

Linear Shrinkage B.S. 1377 3 % max.

Sulphate Content B.S. 1377 0.5% max

Chloride Content B.S. 882 1% max

Note: Nuclear Method for field density in accordance with AASHTO T 238, ASTM D-2922 will only
be permitted if approved by the Engineer.

A 212 PAVEMENT MARKING

A 212A GENERAL

This work shall consist of yellow and white thermoplastic reflective paint on bituminous or pavements
applied by mechanical means. It shall include the marking of the centre line, the shoulder strip or
edge, the barrier lines, the cross walks and any other markings required on the pavement for the
control and direction of the traffic.

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The pavement markings shall be painted on the road to the dimensions and in the locations as shown
on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall set out the markings and obtain the Engineer’s approval before commencing the
work.

1. MATERIAL

The material used shall conform to the BS Specification for Road Marking Materials (Superimposed
type) BS 3262, (Part 1) 1989 except where modified in this specification. Ballotini shall be in
accordance with BS 6088, 1981.

The road marking material shall consist of light coloured aggregate, pigment and extender, bound
together with hard wearing resins, plasticised with oil as necessary in approximately the following
proportions by weight:

- Aggregate: The aggregate shall consists of light colours silica sand, calcite, quartz, calcined flint,
or other approved aggregate.

- Pigment and Extender:Pigment and Extender: For white markings, pigment shall be titanium
dioxide, to give a minimum luminance factor conforming to British standards.
For yellow marking, the pigment shall be lead chromate, which is colour stable at high
temperatures.

- Binder:Binder shall be predominately a synthetic hydrocarbon resins plasticised with mineral oil.

The grading of various ingredients shall be such that the final product, when in a molten state, can be
painted on the surface in accordance with BS 3262:1989.

2. APPLICATION OF PAVEMENT MARKING

The road surface shall be dry and free of loose detritus mud or other extraneous matter.
Where old paint or thermoplastic material are present, the manufacturer shall be consulted for the
suitability of the surface before painting.
A tack coat should not be necessary when the plastic is applied to the carriageways.
Where it is considered necessary to use a tack coat, this shall be rubberized type recommended by the
manufacturer of the plastic.

The material shall be laid in intermittent lines or continuous lines as directed by the Engineer.
The finished lines shall be free from "raggedness’s" on sides and ends and be in true plane with the
general alignment of the carriageway.
The upper surface of the lines shall be level uniform and free from streaks. The composition shall
posses an approximate specific gravity of 2.0. The compound shall have an open flash point exceeding
230oC.

A 212B MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS OF SIGN PANELS:

Sign Panels: The traffic sign panel for guide and regulatory signs shall be made of aluminium and for
regulatory sign shall be made of steel, as detailed in Section 07 .

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F. Mineral Filler: Finely ground particles of limestone, hydrated lime, or other approved
mineral dust, free of foreign matter in accordance with AASHTO M-17 and T-219.
Hydrated lime in accordance with ASTM C-50.

G. Seal Coat: Asphalt Institute Manual MS-4, Sand type.

2.2 ASPHALT PAVING MIX:

A. Use dry materials to avoid foaming. Mix uniformly.

B. Base Course: 3.5 to 5 percent of asphalt cement by weight in mixture.

Air voids 3 to 8 percent or as agreed with Engineer.

C. Asphalt Binder Levelling Course: 4.5 to 6.5 percent of asphalt cement by weight in
mixture. Air voids 3 to 8 percent or as agreed with Engineer.

D. Wearing Course: 5.5 to 7.5 percent of asphalt cement by weight in mixture. Air voids 3
percent minimum gradation includes hydrated lime or as agreed with Engineer.

2.3 TRAFFIC MARKING AND SIGNS

White or yellow thermoplastic, reflective paint on bituminous or cement concrete pavement to

be applied by mechanical means.

A. Material requirements for markings:

1. Aggregate: The aggregate shall consists of light colours silica sand, calcite,
quartz, calcined flint, or other approved aggregate.

2. Pigment and Extender: For white markings, pigment shall be titanium dioxide,
to give a minimum luminance factor conforming to British standards.

For yellow marking, the pigment shall be lead chromate, which is colour stable
at high temperatures.

The extender shall be calcium carbonate prepared from natural chalk silica
flour.

3. Binder: Binder shall be predominately a synthetic hydrocarbon resins

plasticised with mineral oil.

B. Material requirements of Sign Panels:

Sign Panels: The traffic sign panel for guide signs shall be made of aluminium and for
regulatory sign shall be made of steel, as detailed in ADM General Specification for
ROAD SECTION, ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY, part I & II. (ROADWAY
DEVELOPMENT AND ROADWAY DESIGN).

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B. SUB-GRADE PREPARATIONS:

This work shall consist of the preparation of the graded road bed upon which pavement
material is to be placed all in accordance with the ADM General Specification, Section
II, Sub-grade preparation. Sub-grade preparation.

C. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE:

The asphaltic concrete work shall consist of constructing an asphaltic concrete paving
course on a prepared surfaces, sub-grade in accordance with the requirements of the
ADM General Specifications and in conformity with the lines grades, thickness and
typical cross section shown on the drawings, or as mentioned below:

(a) 80 mm Asphalt Concrete Type I. (Base Course).

(b) 60 mm Asphalt Concrete Type II (Wearing Course).

D. KERBSTONE:

This work shall consist of constructing Precast Curbstone, complete and in place, in
accordance with the plans, specifications and instructions of the Engineer. This work
shall include the construction of raised Precast Curbstone as well as the transitional
Curbstone and sunken Curbstone together with all preparation, formwork, materials,
foundations, backing, curing, etc.
The work shall be carried out as per ADM General Specification, Section V.

E. TRAFFIC MARKINGS AND SIGNS:

This Section covers the Specifications of materials, testing, equipment, method

of execution of the works for traffic markings and signs.

The work shall be carried out as shown in drawings and in accordance with
ADM General Specification, Section IX.

F. PAVEMENT REPAIR WORKS

1. This work shall consists of various types of repairs to existing pavements and
appurtenances necessary to be corrected. Repair works can be due to
structural failure, grade elevations difference, repair of isolated pot holes
including any deep patches, any depressed pavements, or in cases where the
asphaltic concrete pavement is broken or cracked due to repairs of utilities or
any similar work.

2. Work under this Section shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer and in
accordance with the requirements of the ADM General Specifications -
Section IV -5 Pavement Repairs.

3. Contractor is suggested to visit the Site and become familiar with the amount
of repair work to be carried out completely within the area of Contract.

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