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SPECIFICATION A <br /> EARTHWORK <br /> 1 SCOPE <br /> The work covered by this specification includes obtaining all materials and performing <br /> all operations required for common and structural excavation, and for placement of all <br /> embankment fill,filters, bedding,and riprap materials, within the lines and grades shown <br /> on the Drawings. The Earthwork Specification covers lines and grades, excavation <br /> procedures, borrow area operations, clearing and stripping, foundation preparation, <br /> materials, handling and placement of materials, and quality assurance and testing. <br /> 2 SUBMISSION OF EARTHWORK PLAN <br /> Contractor shall submit,for review by the Engineer, a work plan, schedule, construction <br /> methods and equipment proposed for performing the work. Review and acknowledge- <br /> ment of these documents by the Engineer will in no way relieve the Contractor of his <br /> or her responsibility to perform the Work or to comply with the construction drawings <br /> and specifications. <br /> 3 DEFINITIONS <br /> 3.1 EARTH MATERIALS <br /> Whenever the term earth materials is used, it shall include Zone 1 and Zone 2 fill. <br /> 3.2 STRIPPING <br /> Stripping is defined as complete removal of sod, topsoil, organic matter and <br /> rubbish in areas to receive earth materials, borrow areas, and other areas <br /> designated by the Engineer. <br /> 3.3 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION <br /> Structural foundations are defined as all earth excavations which will accept <br /> structural concrete. <br /> 3.4 ZONE 1 FILL <br /> Zone 1 fill is defined as the fill material comprising the central core of the dam <br /> embankment. <br /> SPEC.A- EARTHWORK <br /> PAGE 1 <br />