(A) Description. This subchapter describes the work involved with excavating, filling and embankment for the various structures such as utility manholes, lift stations, drainage structures and the like, as shown on the plans. The work shall include all excavation and trenching; handling, storage, transportation and disposal of excavated material; all necessary sheeting, shoring and protection of work; subgrade preparations; pumping and dewatering as necessary or required; protection of adjacent property; backfilling; construction of fills and embankments; and other appurtenant work as required for the construction.
(B) Quality assurance. Testing and inspection services as required by this section shall be provided by the contractor. Tests will include hand auger probing, field density tests for verifying the degree of compaction and excavation inspections to determine the limits of unsuitable material to be removed.
(C) References.
(1) American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) Publications:
(a) ASTM D-424, “Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils”;
(b) ASTM D-698 Moisture, “Density Relations of Soils Using 5.5-lb. Rammer and 12-inch Drop”;
(c) ASTM D-1556, “Density of Soil in Place by the Sand Cone Method”;
(d) ASTM D-2922, “Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)”; and
(e) ASTM D-3017, “Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)”.
(2) State Department of Transportation (INDOT) Publication, latest edition of the Standard Specifications; and
(3) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, 29 C.F.R. part 1926, including subparts A, B, C, D and P.
(2004 Code, Art. I, § A, part 1)