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Kingscote Streets Upgrades - Kangaroo Island Council

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3.4.5 Tolerances<br />

Construction Tolerances on earthworks are as follows:<br />

Table 3.6 Tolerances on Earthworks<br />

Item<br />

Tolerance<br />

Field Dry Density<br />

- 0% + 5% of specified compaction<br />

Depth of each fill layer<br />

Within ±25 mm of maximum layer thickness<br />

Finished level of pavement subgrade As detailed in the pavement design.<br />

Finished level of reserves<br />

Within ±75 mm of design level<br />

Finished level of batters<br />

Within ±75 mm of design level<br />

Shape of pavement subgrade Longitudinal ±20 mm below a 3.0 m straightedge<br />

Transverse ± 40mm below a 3.0 m straightedge<br />

The shape of the finished surface shall deviate below a 3.0 m straightedge, measured between any<br />

two points, by not more than the tolerances specified above.<br />

3.4.6 Acceptance Criteria<br />

Where test results show that the level of compaction of filling material that has been achieved is<br />

below the level specified, the areas or volumes represented by the tests (as determined by the<br />

Superintendent) may be rejected. The Contractor is to replace any defective material and re-work or<br />

further compact the area and re-submit it for further testing until the specified requirements are<br />

achieved and the Superintendent’s approval received. All costs associated with remedial works and<br />

re-testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.<br />

Ref No. 20120236SA1 <strong>Kingscote</strong> <strong>Streets</strong> <strong>Upgrades</strong> Technical Specification 12

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