Field Operations Guide - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

FOG-405ChapterSHOULDERS(B000)SubjectBituminous Edging Shoulders UsingPenetration Seal Method(B120)DESCRIPTIONSCHEDULINGGrading, shaping, and adding necessary aggregate and bituminousmaterials to raise the shoulder grade to match that of the roadway(Section Required)Schedule as needed when using aggregate only. Schedule during thewarm months when using bituminous material.RECOMMENDEDPERSONNEL Highway Superintendent (1)Highway Equipment Operator (10)Traffic Control (2)RECOMMENDEDEQUIPMENT Pickup truck (2)Distributor (2)Grader / Spreader (1)Grader (1)Roller (1)Broom (1)Dump truck (3)Loader (1)Tractor to pull broom (1)RECOMMENDEDNote: Distance may require additional trucks.MATERIALS Coarse aggregate (#57) (89 tons)Aggregate (9M)(11 tons)Liquid asphalt(1,200 gallons)ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTS 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.10/11 Page 1 of 2