Common use of Spreading Metal Clause in Contracts

Spreading Metal. When the contract calls for thickness of more than three inches in uncompacted condition, the surfacing shall be constructed in two or more course each course being not more than 75mm(3") or less than 37.5mm (1'/2"). The metal shall be spread true to the grade. line in cross section, and evenly to the uncompacted depth as provided in the contract. The metal shall be spread by means of approved spreader boxes or by manual labour using baskets, the men turning their hands smartly so also scalier the stones well. The materials as spread shall be well graded, shall have no pockets of coarse or fine materials and shall be free from segregation of fine and coarse particles. Loose material shall not be let in unspread heaps at the end of each day's work.