Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

FOG-404ChapterSHOULDERS(B000)SubjectBituminous Wedging, Paved Shoulders(B110)DESCRIPTIONMechanically placing bituminous mix along the pavement edge to correctseparation and depression of the paved shoulder from the roadwaypavementThis activity may be either spot or continuous and include maintenanceof bituminous edging (Section Required).SCHEDULING Give shoulders special attention during spring and fall because of (1)moisture and temperature conditions and (2) desirability of preparing theshoulders for the summer and winter conditions, respectively. Limitattention during summer and winter to the handling of emergency orhazardous conditions only.RECOMMENDEDPERSONNEL Highway Superintendent (1)Highway Equipment Operator (7)Traffic Control (1)RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT Pickup truck or crew cab (1)Distributor (1)Grader/Leeboy paver (1)Roller (1)Dump truck* (3)Broom (1)Flasher and signal (1)*Distance may require additional trucks.RECOMMENDEDMATERIALS Bituminous mix (50 tons)Liquid asphalt(68 gallons*)*Depends on depth of depression10/11 Page 1 of 2