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    This document provides specifications for cement stabilized sand backfill. It outlines requirements for the materials including cement, sand and water. It requires a minimum unconfined compressive strength of 50 psi after 48 hours and 100 psi after 7 days when compacted. The mix must be placed and compacted within 4 hours of mixing and should have a moisture content between 0-2% above optimum. Random samples will be taken and tested for strength in accordance with ASTM standards.

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    This document provides specifications for cement stabilized sand backfill. It outlines requirements for the materials including cement, sand and water. It requires a minimum unconfined compressive strength of 50 psi after 48 hours and 100 psi after 7 days when compacted. The mix must be placed and compacted within 4 hours of mixing and should have a moisture content between 0-2% above optimum. Random samples will be taken and tested for strength in accordance with ASTM standards.

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    This document provides specifications for cement stabilized sand backfill. It outlines requirements for the materials including cement, sand and water. It requires a minimum unconfined compressive strength of 50 psi after 48 hours and 100 psi after 7 days when compacted. The mix must be placed and compacted within 4 hours of mixing and should have a moisture content between 0-2% above optimum. Random samples will be taken and tested for strength in accordance with ASTM standards.

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    This document provides specifications for cement stabilized sand backfill. It outlines requirements for the materials including cement, sand and water. It requires a minimum unconfined compressive strength of 50 psi after 48 hours and 100 psi after 7 days when compacted. The mix must be placed and compacted within 4 hours of mixing and should have a moisture content between 0-2% above optimum. Random samples will be taken and tested for strength in accordance with ASTM standards.

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    Approved – 1/2009 B/CS Unified Specifications

    SECTION 31 23 23.53
    CEMENT STABILIZED SAND BACKFILL

    PART 1 – GENERAL

    1.1 DESCRIPTION

    A. At the discretion of the Engineer, Cement Stabilized Sand meeting the following
    specification may be allowed as trench backfill.

    1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

    A. Cement-stabilized sand shall be considered a part of the backfill requirement for the unit
    installed and shall be considered subsidiary to the length of the unit bid. If the cement
    stabilized sand is indicated to be a separate construction item for bulk backfill then the
    cement stabilized sand shall be measured per cubic yard as indicated on the plans.

    1.3 SUBMITTALS

    A. Mix Design

    PART 2 – PRODUCTS

    2.1 MATERIALS

    A. CEMENT - Type I Portland Cement conforming to ASTM C150.


    B. SAND - Clean durable sand meeting grading requirements for fine aggregates of ASTM
    C33, and the following requirements:
    1. Classified as SW, SP, or SM by the United Soil Classification System of ASTM
    D2487.
    2. Deleterious materials:
    a.) Clay lumps, ASTM C142; less than 0.5 percent.
    b.) Lightweight pieces, ASTM C123; less than 5.0 percent.
    c.) Organic impurities, ASTM C40; color no darker than standard color.
    d.) Plasticity index of 4 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM D4318.
    3. Water: Potable water, free of oils, acids, alkalis, organic matter, or other deleterious
    substances, meeting requirements of ASTM C94.

    2.2 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

    A. Mixing plant inspections may be performed periodically. Material samples shall be


    collected and tested for change in material characteristics.
    B. Random samples of delivered product will be taken in the field at point of delivery for each
    day of placement in the work area. Specimens will be prepared in accordance with ASTM
    D1632 and tested for compressive strength in accordance with ASTM D1633.
    C. The cement content may be tested at the discretion of the City.

    1
    Approved – 1/2009 B/CS Unified Specifications

    PART 3 – EXECUTION

    3.1 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

    A. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    Design sand-cement mixture to produce a minimum unconfined compressive strength of 50
    pounds per square inch in 48 hours and 100 pounds per square inch in 7 days when
    compacted to 95% in accordance to ASTM D558 and when cured in accordance with
    ASTM D1632, and tested in accordance with ASTM D1633. Mix for general use shall
    contain a minimum of 1-½ sacks of cement per cubic yard. Mix for use as sanitary sewer
    embedment within 9 feet of waterlines shall contain 2 sacks of cement per cubic yard.
    Compact mix with moisture content between 0% to 2% above optimum.
    The maximum compressive strength in 7 days shall be 400 psi. Backfill that exceeds
    the maximum compressive strength shall be removed by the contractor.
    B. MIXING
    1. Thoroughly mix sand, cement, and water in proportions specified by the Design
    Requirements using a pugmill-type mixer. The plant shall be equipped with automatic
    weight controls to ensure correct mix proportions.
    2. Stamp batch ticket at plant with time of loading directly after mixing. Material not
    placed and compacted within 4 hours after mixing shall be rejected.
    C. PLACEMENT
    1. Place sand-cement mixture in 8-inch-thick lifts and compact to 95% of ASTM D558
    unless other specified by the engineer. The moisture content during compaction shall
    be between 0% to 2% above optimum. Perform and complete compaction of sand-
    cement mixture within 4 hours after addition of water at plant.
    2. Do not place or compact sand-cement mixture in standing or free water.

    END OF SECTION

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