Section 4109.  Aggregate Gradations

 

4109.01     DESCRIPTION.

 

A.    Coarse Aggregate

        Particles retained on the No. 4 (4.75 mm) or larger sieve.

 

B.    Fine Aggregate.

        Particles passing the No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve.

 

4109.02     GRADATION.

Refer to the Aggregate Gradation Tables in the Appendix.

 

4109.03     UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS.

 

A.    Article 1106.04 applies. Stockpiles contaminated with organic or other foreign materials may be cause for rejection of the aggregate. The Engineer will determine acceptability by visual examination or other methods.

 

B.    The Engineer may reject the use of material from ledges or beds that individually do not pass the quality requirements for the intended aggregate product. Specific production methods may be required to permit the use of material from marginal ledges or beds.