Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

SHOULDERS (B000)Bituminous Wedging, Paved Shoulders (B110)FOG-404ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTSPERFORMANCEVALUESFUNCTIONRECOMMENDEDPROCEDURE Precondition equipment before loading bituminous material. Do not use diesel fuel. Return tool-cleaning solvents to the lot. Follow procedures in the Environmental Handbook (2.1.1, “CleaningAsphalt Tools and Equipment”) for cleaning at the end of the job. Hours Per Unit 1.760 Daily Expectation 50 Accomplishment UnitTonFE011. Discuss with crew the requirements of the job.2. Place traffic-control devices as necessary.3. If necessary, clean and broom surface.4. Tack existing surface 18 inches wide. Keep tack material off roadwaysurface.5. Place bituminous material along the pavement edge, shape withgrader, or pave with Leeboy paver.6. Smooth material to match grade of existing surface and to meetshoulder grade 18 inches from edge of pavement (see sketch below).7. Compact material, using a roller.8. Remove traffic-control devices.Note: Wedging should be no more than 18 inches beyond the edge ofthe roadway surface.Special Note: Determine accomplishment before leaving job site.10/11 Page 2 of 2