Section 4131.� Porous Backfill Material

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4131.01���� DESCRIPTION.

Gravel or crushed stone.

 

4131.02���� GRADATION.

Meet the requirements of Gradation No. 29 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.

 

4131.03���� QUALITY.

No visible clay lumps, friable particles, and clay coatings. Meet the requirements of Table 4131.03-1:

 

Table 4131.03-1: Aggregate Quality (Porous Backfill Material)

Aggregate Quality

Maximum Percent Allowed

Test Method

Abrasion

50

AASHTO T 96

Alumina(a)

0.7

Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 222

A Freeze

10

Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 211, Method A

Shale

5

Materials I.M. 345

(a)�� If the Alumina value fails, determine the A Freeze value for specification compliance. Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 222 does not apply to gravel.