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SECTION 02272
RIP RAP
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE OF WORK
This section pertains to the use of riprap for the
protection of rivers, creeks and ditches from
the effects of erosion and scouring. The work requ
ired consists of all materials, accessories,
equipment, tools and labor required to install ripr
ap.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georg
ia (SCS Manual published by the
State Soil and Water Conservation Committee of Geor
gia (latest edition).
B. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Sp
ecifications, Construction of Roads
and Bridges (latest edition).
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 RIP RAP
All stone for rip rap shall conform to the followin
g tables for the type specified on the
drawings as recommended by the Georgia DOT Standard
Specifications, Section 603:
TABLE NO. 1
GRADED RIP RAP STONE
Type
Ga. D.O.T.
Screen Size inches (Sq. opening)
Common
Uses
Filter Stone
ASTM D-
448
Max. Avg. Min.
3 12 9 5 Creek Banks Pipe
Outlets
6 or 57
1 24 12 7 Lakes &
Shorelines, Rivers
3, 4 or 5
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2.02 FILTER BEDDING STONE
Materials used for filter bed stone shall conform t
o the following table as recommended by the
Georgia DOT Standard Specifications, Section 603:
FILTER BEDDING STONE
ASTM D-448
TABLE 1
Normal Sizes
(inches)
3 2" - 1"
4 1 1/2"-3/4"
5 1" - 1/2"
6 3/4"-3/8"
57 1" - No. 4
2.03 GEO-TECHNICAL FILTER FABRIC
A. As an alternate to filter bedding stone, the DEV
ELOPER/CONTRACTOR may use
geo-technical filter fabric.
B. Filter fabric shall have strength and engineerin
g properties that meet or exceed those of
MIRAFI 700X or PROPEX 1199, or equivalent. Filter
fabric shall be as
recommended by the Georgia DOT Standard Specificati
ons, Section 171.
2.04 LOCALLY EXCAVATED ROCK
Rock excavated from the site may be used for work d
escribed under this section, provided that
the quality and size requirements meet the requirem
ents of Articles 2.01 and 2.02.
2.05 MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
The gradations of stone sizes listed in these table
s are guidelines. Individual quarries may
produce different gradations depending on local con
ditions. If gradations are different from
those listed, DEVELOPER/CONTRACTOR is to notify the
TOWN OF BRASELTON for
approval prior to use on the project.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 STONE OR CONCRETE RIP RAP
A. Prepare area to receive rip rap. Ensure area is
sufficiently stable and compacted to
receive the stone.
B. Install either filter stone to thickness specifi
ed on drawings, or geo-technical filter
fabric per manufacturer's recommendations.
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SECTION 02272
RIP RAP
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE OF WORK
This section pertains to the use of riprap for the
protection of rivers, creeks and ditches from
the effects of erosion and scouring. The work requ
ired consists of all materials, accessories,
equipment, tools and labor required to install ripr
ap.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georg
ia (SCS Manual published by the
State Soil and Water Conservation Committee of Geor
gia (latest edition).
B. Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Sp
ecifications, Construction of Roads
and Bridges (latest edition).
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 RIP RAP
All stone for rip rap shall conform to the followin
g tables for the type specified on the
drawings as recommended by the Georgia DOT Standard
Specifications, Section 603:
TABLE NO. 1
GRADED RIP RAP STONE
Type
Ga. D.O.T.
Screen Size inches (Sq. opening)
Common
Uses
Filter Stone
ASTM D-
448
Max. Avg. Min.
3 12 9 5 Creek Banks Pipe
Outlets
6 or 57
1 24 12 7 Lakes &
Shorelines, Rivers
3, 4 or 5
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2.02 FILTER BEDDING STONE
Materials used for filter bed stone shall conform t
o the following table as recommended by the
Georgia DOT Standard Specifications, Section 603:
FILTER BEDDING STONE
ASTM D-448
TABLE 1
Normal Sizes
(inches)
3 2" - 1"
4 1 1/2"-3/4"
5 1" - 1/2"
6 3/4"-3/8"
57 1" - No. 4
2.03 GEO-TECHNICAL FILTER FABRIC
A. As an alternate to filter bedding stone, the DEV
ELOPER/CONTRACTOR may use
geo-technical filter fabric.
B. Filter fabric shall have strength and engineerin
g properties that meet or exceed those of
MIRAFI 700X or PROPEX 1199, or equivalent. Filter
fabric shall be as
recommended by the Georgia DOT Standard Specificati
ons, Section 171.
2.04 LOCALLY EXCAVATED ROCK
Rock excavated from the site may be used for work d
escribed under this section, provided that
the quality and size requirements meet the requirem
ents of Articles 2.01 and 2.02.
2.05 MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
The gradations of stone sizes listed in these table
s are guidelines. Individual quarries may
produce different gradations depending on local con
ditions. If gradations are different from
those listed, DEVELOPER/CONTRACTOR is to notify the
TOWN OF BRASELTON for
approval prior to use on the project.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 STONE OR CONCRETE RIP RAP
A. Prepare area to receive rip rap. Ensure area is
sufficiently stable and compacted to
receive the stone.
B. Install either filter stone to thickness specifi
ed on drawings, or geo-technical filter
fabric per manufacturer's recommendations.
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