Instructions for Preparing This Pre-Pave Meeting Agenda

FLORIDA TURNPIKE’S

FRICTION ONLY PRE-PAVINGMEETING AGENDA

Instructions for Preparing this Pre-Pave Meeting Agenda:

-Instructions and/or Items requiring project specific information are highlighted in yellow.

-Update all items highlighted in yellow, remove the yellow instruction lines, and remove yellow highlights from items that you update.

-Remove this first page.

-Blanks are shown where information should be requested during the meeting

-If this is an FC-5 only project, then use this agenda and remove sections that are not relevant. .

-Send completed agenda to at least a day before meeting (or you can attach agenda to the calendar invite)

-The Turnpike’s District Bituminous Engineer (DBE) or delegate will run the Pre-Pave meeting, if requested.

FLORIDA TURNPIKE’S

FRICTION ONLY PRE-PAVING MEETING AGENDA

Date:#/##/####

Lead FIN:xxxxxx-x-xx-xx

Additional FINs:xxxxxx-x-xx-xx, xxxxxx-x-xx-xx

Contract No.:E8XXX

County:Applicable County

Project Description:Description

Prime Contractor:Prime

1. Introductions

NOTE: Meeting may be recorded

1. Name, Company, Role:
2. Everyone please sign the attendance list.

1. Description of Project

1. Standard Specifications for Bridge and Road Construction, version:July, 2017 update month/year
2. These Supplemental, Developmental, or Special Provision Specs also apply: remove if none exist

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1. This Project Consists of:

Add Brief Description Here

Here are two examples:

Example 1: #.# miles of Widening from 2 lanes in each direction to 4 lanes in each direction (2 general use and 2 express lanes). Project includes M&R in existing lanes. In addition, #,### feet of re-construction at blah-blah creed and construction of 2 new flyover ramps at nameofcrossroad.

Example 2: #.# miles of Milling and Resurfacing the 4 travel lanes and shoulders. Includes ramps at namofroad.

1. Project Limits

1)Project Begin: [mile post & station]

2)Project End: [mile post & station]

1. Summary of Quantities

[Examples are given below, add lines, edit existing, or remove lines as needed.

Type / Thicknesses / Estimated Quantity
Milling Depth / ¾”, 1.5”, 2.25”, and 7” / ##,### sy
FC-12.5 TL-C (PG 76-22) / 1.5” / #,### tons
FC-5 (PG 76-22) / ¾” / #,### tons

1. Safety
2. Safety concerns should be identified and acted upon without delay by the team.
3. Clear Zone protection for staging.

1)Will equipment cross active travel lane(s) to/from staging area? ______.

1. What is the contractor’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirement: ______.
2. Will the contractor have reoccurring Safety Meetings? ______.

When/Where? ______.

Can CEI Attend? ______.

1. Contractor must designate areas to enter and leave work zones during paving operations. Also designate employee parking locations.

1. Points of Contact: Establish Line of Communication/Authority and Emergency contacts:

[Space added for room to add contact information]

1. Important Date

1. Contractor’s anticipated start date for paving: ______.

1. Work Hours – Lane Closures
2. Hours of paving operation: ______.
3. Review Project Lane Closure Restrictions:

[Address different restrictions based on number of lanes closed and for different roads (mainline, cross roads, ramps, detours, etc.)]

2)

3)

1. Lane Closure requests are submitted through LCIS – Require 2-weeks advance request.
2. Coordination with tolls, if needed

1. Submittals
2. Night Work Lighting Plan

Update on the lighting plan submitted andEngineer approval(Section 8-4.1)

Notes:Night work cannot begin without Engineer approval of a submitted lighting plan

Lighting must provide 5 ft-cd minimum intensity

Contractor is required to provide a light meter

1. Approved Mix Designs:

Any mix, not in cease production, listed on the Plant Assignment Sheet in MAC is approved.

Please provide the mix design numbersfor mixes that will be used on the project

1. Asphalt Plant
2. Primary Plant - Plant #: _____

Plant Location: ______Average Haul Distance: _____ miles

Max Production Rate: ______tons/hr Expected Rate: ______tons/hr

Plant Phone #: ______

Lab Phone #: ______Lab Fax #: ______

1. Secondary Plant - Plant #: _____

Plant Location: ______Average Haul Distance: _____ miles

Max Production Rate: ______tons/hr Expected Rate: ______tons/hr

Plant Phone #: ______

Lab Phone #: ______Lab Fax #: ______

1. Important Notification Requirement
2. Give the Department (CEI)48 hour-notice before startinganyasphalt work to assure Technician coverage (Section 8-3.3 and Section 5-9.1)
3. The CEI will submit the test request for a Plant VT at least 24 hours prior to the shift start time for permanent asphalt placement operations and for any straightedge operations occurring outside of placement operations. This will be submitted through the Project Solve System.
4. Laser Profiling must receive at least 10 days’ notice. The CEI will submit the request through the Project Solve System. This should be requested for last lift of structure (information only) and for final acceptance.
5. Asphalt Tonnage
6. Report all tonnage and square yards to lead FIN for the entire project[remove thisfor single FIN jobs]

Each month, the quantities for each pay item will be pro-rated across the different FINs, weighted based on the site manager quantities within each FIN (CPAM 11.6.3)

1. Lot sizes:

1)Either 2,000 tons or 4,000 tons (except FC-5 which must always be 2,000 tons)

2)The contractor selects the size prior to the start of each Lot (Section 334-5.2)

1. Lots close 30 calendar days after start of the lot (Section 334-5.3)

Longer time frames, up to 60 days, are allowed when agreed upon by the Engineer and the Contractor (granted when special circumstances occur)

1. Proposed Milling / Paving Sequence
2. Choose sequence so that no ponding areas are created and positive drainage is maintained after each paving operation
3. Discuss / Review Sketches, if provided:

[Space added to take notes during meeting]

1. Asphalt Milling Operation (if applicable)
2. Milling being performed by: ______.
3. Milling Equipment

1)Width of Milling Machine(s): ______.

2)Width of Milling Operation(s): ______.

1. Milling Surface Texture for FC-5 only locations (if applicable)

1)All FC-5 must be removed

2)Striations minimized

3)Smoothness on milled surface is Very Important – Smoothness acceptance is the same in FC-5 only areas

1. Milling Surface Cross Slope: (Section 327-3.2)

1)ElectronicEquipment to be used

a)Depth Cut or Cross Slope Control? ______.

2)Special need for areas requiring match existing cross slope (if applicable):

a)Need a cross-slope measurement before Milling

b)Mark location of each pre-milling measurement – measure same location after milling and then after paving to ensure existing is matched

c)Who will obtain pre-millingmeasurements? ______.

3)Measurement

a)Measurements must be recorded on approved form and submitted to Engineer

b)Frequencies(Section 327-3.2.1 & 327-3.3)

i.QC: Tangent: Once every 100’ (once every 200’ when approved)

Full superelevation over 250’ long: Once every 100’

Full superelevation less than 250’ long: Three measurements

Transitions to/from Super-elevation: measure at control points

ii.VT: Ten per lane per mile, at control points in transitions, and at least three in full superelevated sections

4)Tolerance

a)Cease Operation: If average of 10 measurements on final milled surface exceeds Average Absolute Deviation (Table 327-1)

b)Correction Required Before Placing Asphalt: If any individual QC or individual VT measurement exceeds the Individual Absolute Deviation (Table 327-1)

i.Note: Spec allows more accurate measurements when approved by the Engineer; however, there is little time to get approval for a milled surface and little time to get additional measurements before the surface must be covered.

ii.Note: Engineer can waive corrections (without pay reduction) when the deficiency does not significantly affect the final cross slope or project grade; however, many times there is little or no time to obtain this approval.

iii.Based on these notes, expect to repair deficiencies before placing mix.

1. Street Sweeping equipment

1)Roadway must be free of dirt, dust, rocks, loose material, etc. before paving.

2)Type of sweeping equipment: ______.

Will the equipment control the dust to a level necessary for the surrounding area?_____.

Urban areas will likely require better dust control equipment than rural areas.

3)Demonstration of Sweeping Ability

Engineer’s approval of sweeping equipment will be based on observed ability in field

1. Asphalt Placement
2. Placement operation performed by: ______.
3. Paving Equipment

1)Width of Paving Machine (Section 330-5.2.3): ______.

2)Electronic Screed Control(Section 330-5.2.2)

a)Required for each placement

b)Discuss types of controlsto be used: ______.

3)Auger Extensions(Section 330-5.2.3)

a)Required when screed is extended beyond 24”

b)To waive this requirement for a particular paver:

Must provide written documentation from manufacture showing auger extension is not necessary for the length that the screed is being extended

1. Will an MTV be used on Dense Friction? ______. On FC-5? ______.

1)Will it have re-mix capability? ______.

1. Trucks

1)Number of Trucks to be used: ______.

Ensure the rate of delivery is sufficient to maintain a continuous paving operation

2)Who is providing trucks: ______.

3)Trucks must have a tarpaulin or other weather proof cover. (Section 320-7)

Notes: Must be capable of covering the entire load.

Use is required if it appears rain is likely during transit

Use is required during cool and cloudy weather.

Use is required for all friction course mixes.

4)Trucks must have a hole in both sides for temperature

5)Will there be a designated Clear Out location for trucks? ______.

6)Provide monthly scale checks (Section 320-3.2)

1. Expected Paver Speed: ______ft/minute

1)Is this based on rate of delivery(to keep paver consistent)(Section 330-6.1.4)?______.

2)Will this speed allowfor adequate compaction(Section 330-6.1.4)? ______.

1. Friction Course Lane and Edge Layout

1)How will contractor establish proper asphalt edge: ______.

a)String line (at edge of mat) must be used to align edge of mat (Section 330-6.1.1)

b)The edge deviation requirement of +/- 1.5” is required(Section 330-6.1.1)

2)Will this method generate control points that the pavement marking crew can use to layout striping (preferred)? ______.

1. Transverse Joints (Section 330-8.2)

1)Place mix as continuous as possible to minimum transverse joints

2)When paver is stopped, a transverse joint should be formed when the mix in hopper falls below the minimum compaction temperature

3)Transverse Joints must meet smoothness requirements

4)Transverse Joints with drop-off condition:

a)Customers complain with these transitions when they are not treated;especially at joints with concrete pavement or joints where traffic “bumps up” to a higher pavement surface.

b)Adding a wedge or milling a transitionwill greatly improve temporary ride

1. Longitudinal Joints (Section 330-8.3)

1)Planning Mat Widths and lateral joint offsets before paving is very important

a)Joints need to be offset as pavement is built up, including Friction Course.

b)Plan Offsets to keep RPMs off friction joint and keep friction joint off of the wheel path.

2)If applicable, discuss offset requirement between M&R and widened pavement.

3)FC-5 Special Concerns

a)First pull 12’2”. 12’ middle pulls. Last pull of 13’2”.

i.May eliminate re-striping, and keeps RPM’s off joint

b)Where FC-5 will be flush with shoulder, how will joint be created?

c)Do any areas have FC-5 cover entire shoulder?

1. Paving Width

1)Widths for each Paving Operation:______.

2)Are there narrow locations where a standard paving machine cannot be used?______.

How will placement be performed in these locations?______.

1. Mix Temperature(Section 320-6.3)

1)What size thermometer will be used: 12” or 8”?______.

2)Please place your initial next to the temperature when you write it on the ticket

3)Temp Measured at plant (compare to Mix Temperature on Mix Design)

4)At the paving site, temp is measured before mix is placed(compare to Compaction Temperature on Mix Design)

5)Individual load or part of a load outside master range (+-30°)are rejected

6)Infrared temperature monitoring device required for determining when to stop rolling mix (Section 330-2.1)

1. Ambient Air Temperature Requirement at Laydown (Section 330-3.2.2)

1)Dense: Over 1” thick- min 45°F (PG >=76); min 40°F (PG <76). <=1” thick - min 50°F.

2)FC-5: min 65°F – may be dropped to 60°F if approved by the Engineer

3)Warm Mix: minimums may be reduced by another 5° if agreed by contractor and Engineer

1. Prime:

1)If during Milling and Resurfacing, Limerock is exposed, prime the Limerock with a Prime Material listed on the APL (Section 300-2.1)

2)At least one trackless tack is approved as a Prime material. Unapproved trackless tack materials will not bond effectively

3)Spray must give good coverage (no dribbling or clogged spray nozzles)

4)Follow application rates specified in section 300-7.2 Table 300-1

a)QC Check Spreadrate: Minimum twice per day (one at the beginning of day)

b)VT Check Spreadrate: Randomly verify measurements daily

1. Tack:

1)Must use PG 52-28 or a tack product listed on the APL (Section 300-2.3)

a)Type for Day Operations: ______.

b)Type for Night Operations: ______.

If time for tack to break affects paving progress, PG 52-28 will be required at night.

2)Thoroughly clean surface before tack is applied

3)Must place tack on all asphalt layers prior to placing the next layer (Section 300-8.2)

4)Spray must give good coverage (no dribbling or clogged spray nozzles)

5)Follow application rates specified in section 300-8.4 Table 300-2

a)QC Check Spreadrate: Minimum twice per day (one at the beginning of day)

b)VT Check Spreadrate: Randomly verify measurements daily

6)Let tack break before placing trucks and equipment onto surface

7)Distributers should have a certification/ticket indicating the type of tack being delivered.

8)Distributers must have a copy of the calibration chart or provide a copy of the Engineer’s approval for any distributor with a calibrated meter.

9)How will adjacent work or adjacent surfaces be protected? ______.

1. Rollers:

1)Provide number, type, and weight of rollers for each placement operation:

______.

2)Rollers must prevent HMA adherence (Section 330-5.3.3)

3)Are there areas requiring Static Mode compaction?______.

a)Dense mixes in small Static Only areas (such as a gas line) place in same Lot

b)Dense mix in other Static Only areas will be in a separate Lot

i.Let Plant VT know before mix is shipped so it doesn’t get included in vibratory lot

ii.Target density for static only lots will be reduced from 93% to 92%

4)Are there areas inaccessible to standard compaction equipment?______.

a)How will these areas be compacted?______.

5)Areas of Density Testing for Acceptance Exceptions:

a)Density is important and minimum density is expected. IV testing may occur.

b)Rolling Pattern Proposed (Section 334-5.1):

i.Standard Rolling Pattern (Section 330-7.2) is approved by default.

Two static coverages of steel wheel breakdown roller

Five coverages of pneumatic roller

One static coverage with finish steel wheel roller

ii.Any other patterns must be approved.

6)Special requirements for FC-5 Compaction (Section 337-7.4)

a)Two static steel wheel rollers with effective compactive weight between 135 and 200 pounds per linear inch (PLI) (Section 337-7.4)

b)Contractor to set rolling pattern to seat mix without crushing the aggregate

c)If crushing of aggregate occurs, even after reducing number of coverages or reducing PLI of rollers, drop the PLI to no more than 135.

d)Seat the 8” overlap while maintaining correct break and not crushing aggregate

i.Which roller will be used for 8” overlap: ______.

1. Cleaning Product / Release Agent:

1)Any product that dissolves asphalt (such as Diesel) is prohibited as a release agent. (Section 320-7) These products should not be used in truck beds, on tail gates, or in the hopper of the paving machine.

2)Do not have Diesel or any other petroleum based solvent in an open container on the paving machine (Section 330-5.5)

1. Spread Rates:

1)The Quality Control Road Report will calculate target spread rate. Target spread rates can be calculated using the formula(s) in the specification.

a)Dense Friction Course (FC-9.5 & FC-12.5): Section 334-1.4

b)Open Graded Friction Course (FC-5): Section 337-8.2

2)QC to monitor spread rate using average of five to ten trucks once every 200 tons. Must be within 5% of target spread rate. (Section 330-6.1.5)

a)When more than5% from target; monitor thickness closely and control.

b)When more than 20% from target or more than 5% from target for two consecutive days, cease placement operations. Address areas exceeding 20%.

1. Reporting:

1)Complete the Quality Control Road Report daily

2)Use a printed form for handwritten field notes; no scratch paper.

1. Coring (if applicable):

1)Five QC Density Cores per sublot based on Random Numbers

a)Road VT lays out locations, marks road with core stencil, and Records location information on random number sheet

2)Random QC Core Locations in a Density Exception Area can be skipped

a)If there are less than 3 QC cores in a sublot due to Density Exception Areas and there are more than 50 tons of Density Required Material in the sublot, then there must be 3 cores: CEI must lay out additional cores – keep them random.

b)If there are less than 50 tons of Density required material in a sublot, then no QC cores are needed in that sublot

3)QC Tech will enter lane, layer, station, and offset from edge of pavement into MAC

4)Contractor\producer will take QC cores to producer’s lab for testing

5)IV Cores stay in department custody:

a)Road VT will take possession of all IV Cores. Road VT will coordinate to have Plant VT collect the cores from Road VT or from the CEI office.

1. Surface Requirements:

1)Texture Requirements (Section 330-9.2):

a)Produce a finished surface with uniform texture and compaction

b)Mat must have no pulled, torn, crushed, or loosened portions and be free of segregation, bleeding, flushing, sand streaks, sand spots, or ripples

c)Keep backscatter on new mat to a minimum

2)Segregation (Section 330-9.2):

a)Three cores will be required in each segregation location for all dense graded material where the location is not defined as a density testing exceptions

b)Removal required for each location with average density below Master Production Range

3)Smoothness Requirements (Section 330-9.4)

a)Contractor must furnish a 15 foot manual straightedge and a working 15 foot rolling straightedge meeting FM 5-509 on site.

b)Incentive-Disincentive Requirement if project includes Developmental Spec

i.No rolling straightedge in laser locations

c)Laser profiler will be performed in mainline lanes (except near joints) for all roadways with a design speed at or above 55 mph.

i.Need 10-Day Notice

ii.All laser areas must be complete, clean, and open to traffic before laser

iii.Projects without incentive-disincentive spec may require additional rolling straightedgebased on laser results (Section 330-9.4.6.2)

d)Rolling Straightedge(FM 5-509)is required in the outside wheel path (or other location in the lane, if requested by the Engineer) for all constant-width, non-laser locations (unless area is a straightedge exception) and on last lift of structure in laser areas.