A.
Materials.
1.
Subgrade.
The subgrade shall consist of approved material free from vegetation, or other questionable matter encountered in the existing roadbed, and other acceptable material used in preparation of the roadbed.
2.
Portland Cement.
Portland cement shall be Type 1 of a standard brand and conform to the requirements of ASTM C-150. One (1) sack containing one (1) cubic foot of cement, shall be considered as weighing ninety-four (94) pounds net. One (1) barrel of cement shall be considered as weighing three hundred seventy-six (376) pounds net, and containing four (4) cubic feet. The Contractor may use bulk cement, provided the apparatus for handling, weighing and spreading the cement is acceptable to the City of Magnolia, Engineer or the designated representative of the Engineer.
3.
Water.
Water shall be reasonably clear without oil, salt, acid, alkali, organic matter, and other injurious substances. Water shall be tested in accordance with AASHTO T-26. The Engineer or the designated representative of the Engineer may elect to omit the test on the water if it is from a commonly known potable water source such as a public water supply system. All water shall meet with the approval of the Engineer or the designated representative of the Engineer regardless of the source.
B.
Equipment.
Equipment necessary for the proper construction of the work shall be on the project prior to the start of construction operations. All equipment shall be maintained in a satisfactory working condition.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)