SECTION 4030 - PIPE CULVERTS

 

PART 1 - GENERAL

 

1.01����� SECTION INCLUDES

 

A.�� Pipe Culverts

 

B.�� Pipe Aprons and Beveled Ends

 

C.�� Footings for Concrete Pipe Aprons

 

D.�� Pipe Apron Guards

 

1.02����� DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 

Construct pipe culverts, beveled ends, pipe aprons, and associated appurtenances.

 

1.03����� SUBMITTALS

 

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

 

1.04����� SUBSTITUTIONS

 

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

 

1.05����� DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

 

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

 

1.06����� SCHEDULING AND CONFLICTS

 

Follow the General Provisions (Requirements) and Covenants.

 

1.07����� SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

None.

 

1.08����� MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

 

A.�� Pipe Culverts:

 

1.�� Trenched:

a.�� Measurement:� Each type and size of pipe installed in a trench will be measured in linear feet from end of pipe to end of pipe along the centerline of pipe, exclusive of aprons.� Lengths of elbows and tees will be included in length of pipe measured.

b.�� Payment:� Payment will be made at the unit price of each type and size of pipe.

c.�� Includes:� Unit price includes, but is not limited to, trench excavation, dewatering, furnishing bedding material, placing bedding and backfill material, connectors, testing, and inspection.

 

2.�� Trenchless:

a.�� Measurement: �Each type and size of pipe installed by trenchless methods will be measured in linear feet along the centerline of the casing pipe.

b.�� Payment:� Payment will be made at the unit price for each type and size of pipe.

c.�� Includes:� Unit price includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installing pipe; trenchless installation materials and equipment; pit excavation, dewatering, and placing backfill materials; pipe connections; testing; and inspection.

 

B.�� Pipe Aprons:

 

1.�� Measurement:� Each type and size of pipe apron will be counted.

 

2.�� Payment:� Payment will be made at the unit price for each type and size of pipe apron.

 

3.�� Includes:� Unit price includes, but is not limited to, trench excavation, furnishing bedding material, placing bedding and backfill material, connectors, and other appurtenances.

 

C.�� Footings for Concrete Pipe Aprons:

 

1.�� Measurement:� Each footing installed on a concrete pipe apron will be counted.

 

2.�� Payment:� Payment will be made at the unit price for each footing.

 

3.�� Includes:� Unit price includes, but is not limited to, excavation, reinforcing steel, and concrete.

 

D.�� Pipe Apron Guards:

 

1.�� Measurement:� Each pipe apron guard will be counted.

 

2.�� Payment:� Payment will be made at the unit price for each pipe apron guard.

 

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

 

2.01����� PIPE CULVERTS

 

A.�� Roadway Pipe Culverts: �All storm sewer pipe materials specified for use in right-of-way in Section 4020 may be used within right-of-way as a roadway pipe culvert.

 

B.�� Entrance Pipe Culverts: �The following pipe culvert types described in Section 4020 may be used within right-of-way as entrance pipe culverts:

 

1.�� Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP).

 

2.�� Reinforced Concrete Arch Pipe (RCAP).

 

3.�� Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Pipe (RCEP).

 

4.�� Reinforced Concrete Low Head Pressure Pipe (RCPP).

 

5.�� Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP).

 

6.�� Spiral Rib Pipe.

 

7.�� Coated Corrugated Metal Pipe.

 

8.�� Corrugated Metal Arch Pipe.

 

C.�� Structural Plate Culverts:� Structural plate culverts may be used in the right-of-way as roadway or entrance pipe culverts.

 

1.�� Use a galvanized steel structural plate complying with AASHTO M 167.

 

2.�� Use bolts and nuts complying with ASTM A 449 and galvanized per ASTM A 153, Class C.

 

3.�� Assemble the structure according to the manufacturer�s recommendations.� Tighten the bolts using an applied torque of between 100 and 300 foot-pounds.

 

4.�� Install the structure according to the contract documents, the manufacturers recommendations, and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Division II, Section 26.

 

5.�� Conform the gage of the structure to Iowa DOT Standard Road Plan RF-32 or as specified in the contract documents.

 

D.�� Aluminum Structural Plate Culverts:� Aluminum structural plate culverts may be used in the right-of-way as roadway or entrance pipe culverts.

 

1.�� Comply with AASHTO M 219.

 

2.�� Use a corrugation profile of 9 inches by 2 1/2 inches.

 

3.�� Use aluminum complying with ASTM B 209.

 

4.�� Use a minimum thickness of 0.100 inch.� Gage of structure complying with manufacturer�s requirements or as specified in the contract documents.

 

5.�� Use bolts and nuts meeting ASTM A 307 or ASTM A 449 and galvanize per ASTM A 153.

 

6.�� Assemble the structure according to the manufacturer�s recommendations.� Tighten the bolts using an applied torque of between 100 and 300 foot-pounds.

 

7.�� Install the structure according to the contract documents, the manufacturer�s recommendations, and AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Division II, Section 26.

 

8.�� Meet or exceed the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Division I, Section 12.8 for HS 20 loading.

 

2.02����� PIPE APRONS AND BEVELED ENDS

 

Comply with the requirements of Section 4020, 2.01 and Section 4030, 2.01 for the pipe material of which the apron is constructed.

 

2.03����� APRON FOOTINGS

 

Comply with the requirements of Section 6010 for reinforcing steel and structural concrete used in apron footings.

 

2.04 ���� APRON GUARD

 

Use smooth or deformed steel bars, ASTM A 615, Grade 40 or merchant quality, in the construction of the apron guard.

 

PART 3 - EXECUTION

 

3.01����� PIPE CULVERT INSTALLATION

 

A.�� Trenched:

 

1.�� Install pipe in a trench per Section 4020.

 

2.�� For culvert pipe installed in embankment, pipe may be installed at the Contractor�s option per the contract documents and the following Iowa DOT Specifications sections:

a.�� Reinforced Concrete Pipe (circular, arched, and elliptical): �Section 2416.

b.�� Corrugated Metal and Corrugated Plastic Pipe: �Section 2417.

c.�� Structural Plate Culverts: �Section 2420.

 

B.�� Trenchless:� For trenchless installations, comply with Section 3020.

 

3.02����� APRONS

 

A.�� Install pipe aprons where specified in the contract documents.� Use the same installation methods as used on the pipe to which the apron is being attached.

 

B.�� Install apron footings where specified. �Construct per Section 6010 and the contract documents.

 

C.�� Anchor the last three concrete pipe sections and the apron together with two pipe connections per joint.

 

D.�� Install apron guard where specified.� Construct as shown on Iowa DOT Standard Road Plan RF-26.

 

3.03����� CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND TESTING

 

Clean, inspect, and test culverts per Section 4060.

 

END OF SECTION