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The work covered by this section consists of the application of blotting sand, when directed by the Engineer, to applications of prime coat, asphalt surface treatment, or asphalt curing seal. The work shall be constructed in conformity with the plans, or as directed by the Engineer, and in accordance with these specifications.
All materials shall meet the requirements of Article 10123.
Upon completion of the asphalt application applied in accordance with Sections 543, 600 or 660, the Engineer may direct the application of a blotting sand. The blotting sand shall be relatively dry and shall be spread uniformly on the same day, but no sooner than one hour after the asphalt application, or upon completion of the asphalt surface treatment, as the case may be. The rate of application shall be 10 pounds per square yard of surface area unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
The quantity of blotting sand to be paid for will be the number of tons of blotting sand which has actually been placed on the bituminous material when so directed by the Engineer. The quantity will be measured by weighing in trucks on certified platform scales or other certified weighing devices. No deduction will be made of any moisture in the sand at the time of weighing. Measurement of blotting sand will not be made when the blotting sand is part of a Drag Seal, Type B, or a Sand Seal.
The quantity of blotting sand, measured as provided in Article 8184, will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton for "Blotting Sand."
The above price and payment will be full compensation for all work covered by this section including but not limited to furnishing, uniformly, spreading, and maintaining the blotting sand.
Payment will be made under:
Blotting Sand Ton