Common use of Compaction Clause in Contracts

Compaction. The Contractor may employ other compaction equipment and methods in addition to the vibratory roller to accomplish the final grading and to compact and finish the surface. Transverse joints shall be compacted by cross-rolling parallel to the joint. After the material has been compacted to load-bearing strength, the Contractor shall proof-roll the prepared base in the presence of the Inspector. The Public Works/Engineering Department may, as it deems necessary, direct the Contractor to correct areas of weakness and excess moisture in the base by scarifying, aerating, and reworking shore sessions to the full depth of the layer. If, after an area has been reworked and recompacted, it remains soft or does not attain the required density, the Public Works/Engineering Department may direct the Contractor to remove the material and replace it with Granular Base Material meeting the requirements of these specifications. This material shall be counted for payment under the pay item for Excavation and Granular Base Material. BASIS OF PAYMENT

Compaction. The Contractor may employ other compaction equipment and methods in addition to the vibratory roller to accomplish the final grading and to compact and finish the surface. Transverse joints shall be compacted by cross-rolling parallel to the joint. After the material has been compacted to load-bearing strength, the Contractor shall proof-roll the prepared base in the presence of the Inspector. The Public Works/Engineering Department may, as it deems necessary, direct the Contractor to correct areas of weakness and excess moisture in the base by scarifying, aerating, and reworking shore sessions to the full depth of the layer. If, after an area has been reworked and recompacted, it remains soft or does not attain the required density, the Public Works/Engineering Department may direct the Contractor to remove the material and replace it with Granular Base Material meeting the requirements of these specifications. This material shall be counted for payment under the pay item for Excavation and Granular Base Material. BASIS OF PAYMENT.