Common use of Surfacing Clause in Contracts

Surfacing. Ballast shall be added in sufficient amount to allow mechanical tamper to lift and align panel. Ballast shall be mechanically tamped and dressed. Ballast regulating equipment shall be configured to avoid damage to track components. Excavator or other machinery may be used in case of excessive negative profile. A minimum of 2 passes by the tamper, plus a minimum of 1 pass by the tamper placing stone under center of tie. Ballast in the crib area shall not reside above the top of the adjacent ties. Debris or stones shall be removed from the top of the ties. Excess ballast shall be removed and be placed as directed by the Engineer. Ballast damaged by overwork and/or excessive tamping or fouled by dirt or other deleterious material shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

Surfacing. Ballast shall be added in sufficient amount amounts to allow a mechanical tamper to lift and align panelthe turnout. Ballast shall be mechanically tamped and dressed. Ballast regulating equipment shall be configured to avoid damage to track components. Excavator An excavator or other machinery may be used in case of excessive negative profile. A minimum of 2 passes by the tamper, plus a minimum of 1 pass by the tamper placing stone under center of tie. Ballast in the crib area shall not reside above the top of the adjacent ties. Debris or stones shall be removed from the top of the ties. Excess ballast shall be removed and be placed as directed by the Engineer. Ballast damaged by overwork and/or excessive tamping or fouled by dirt or other deleterious material shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Surfacing shall be performed in accordance with Section 2 – INSTALL BALLAST AND SURFACE.