Area Total Compaction Material Percent of

QC tests
Thickness lift specification compaction
Pipe bedding 500 mm under 250 mm Maximum size 95% modified Sand cone + dynamic
underneath the the pipe 20.0 mm Proctor plate bearing tests
pipes bottom level Percent of fines ASTMD1157
not to exceed 10%
Pipe zone Up to 300 mm 250 mm Maximum size 95% modified Sand cone + dynamic
above the top 20.0 mm Proctor plate bearing tests
of the pipe Percent of fines ASTMD1157
not to exceed 10%
Above pipe zone Up to the 300 mm Maximum size 95% modified Sand cone
bottom level of 20.0 mm Proctor
pavement Percent of fines ASTMD1157
layers not to exceed 15%