Common use of Application Method Clause in Contracts

Application Method. Table 1 shows the permissible main application methods, depending on the size and Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of each individual HFST installation sites. Manual application is permissible at sites as a secondary method where for reasons of access or geometry the mechanized equipment cannot be used, as approved by the Engineer. Do not allow the mixed Binder material to be separate, cure, dry, or otherwise ▇▇▇▇▇▇ in such a way as to impair retention and bonding of aggregate. Remove and replace any Binder that becomes contaminated at no additional expense to the Department. Immediately remove loose aggregate that falls onto any part of an active adjacent travel lane after the traffic is temporarily held. Contractor equipment and traffic are not allowed on the HFST during the curing period. Average Daily Traffic Site Size (Square Yards) Main Application Method Less than 25,000 Less than 300 Hand Mixing and manual Application or Automated Continuous Application 300 and above Automated Continuous Application 25,000 and above Less than 300 Automated Continuous Application 300 and above Automated Continuous Application 1. Hand mixing and Manual Application