Common use of Surface Smoothness Clause in Contracts

Surface Smoothness. 36 The completed surface of all courses shall be of uniform texture, smooth, uniform as to 37 crown and grade, and free from defects of all kinds. The completed surface of the 38 wearing course shall not vary more than ⅛ inch from the lower edge of a 10-foot 39 straightedge placed on the surface parallel to the centerline. The transverse slope of the 40 completed surface of the wearing course shall vary not more than ¼ inch in 10 feet from 41 the rate of transverse slope shown in the Plans. 42 43 When deviations in excess of the above tolerances are found that result from a high 44 place in the HMA, the pavement surface shall be corrected by one of the 45 following methods:

Surface Smoothness. 36 27 The completed surface of all courses shall be of uniform texture, smooth, uniform as to 37 28 crown and grade, and free from defects of all kinds. The completed surface of the 38 29 wearing course shall not vary more than ⅛ inch from the lower edge of a 10-foot 39 30 straightedge placed on the surface parallel to the centerline. The transverse slope of the 40 31 completed surface of the wearing course shall vary not more than ¼ inch in 10 feet from 41 32 the rate of transverse slope shown in the Plans. 42 43 33 34 When deviations in excess of the above tolerances are found that result from a high 44 35 place in the HMA, the pavement surface shall be corrected by one of the 45 36 following methods: 38 1. Removal of material from high places by grinding with an approved grinding 39 machine, or 40 2. Removal and replacement of the wearing course of HMA, or 41 3. By other method approved by the Engineer. 42