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9/2/2020 <br /> <br />32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING Page 4 of 6 <br />3.5 JOINTS <br />A. Construct joints to ensure a continuous bond between adjoining paving sections. Construct joints <br />free of depressions, with same texture and smoothness as other sections of hot-mix asphalt course. <br />B. Per NCDOT 2018 Asphalt QMS Manual <br />3.6 WHEEL STOPS <br />A. Install Wheel Stops in bed of adhesive as recommended by Manufacturer. <br />B. Secure attached wheel stops to pavement with not less than two galvanized-steel dowels <br />embedded at one-quarter to one -third inches. Securely install dowels into pavement and bond to <br />wheel stop. Recess head of dowel beneath top of wheel stop. <br />3.7 PAVEMENT MARKINGS <br />A. Do not apply pavement-marking paint until layout, colors, and placement have been verified with <br />Engineer. <br />B. Allow pavement to age for 30 days before installing pavement-markings. <br />C. Sweep and Clean surface to eliminate loose materials and dust. <br />D. Apply paint with mechanical equipment to produce pavement markings, of dimensions indicated, <br />with uniform, straight edges. Apply at manufacturer's recommended rates to provide a minimum <br />wet film thickness of 15 mils. <br />1. Broadcast glass beads uniformly into wet pavement markings at a rate of 6 lb/gal.. <br />3.8 COMPACTION <br />A. General: Begin compaction as soon as placed hot-mix paving will bear roller weight without <br />excessive displacement. Compact hot-mix paving with hot, hand tampers or with vibratory-plate <br />compactors in areas inaccessible to rollers. <br />B. Per NCDOT 2018 Asphalt QMS Manual <br />C. Edge Shaping: While surface is being compacted and finished, trim edges of pavement to proper <br />alignment. Bevel edges while asphalt is still hot; compact thoroughly. <br />D. Repairs: Remove paved areas that are defective or contaminated with foreign materials and <br />replace with fresh, hot-mix asphalt. Compact by rolling to specified density and surface <br />smoothness. <br />E. Protection: After final rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on pavement until it has cooled and <br />hardened. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 7D9ACD4F-8F6C-42B6-9ADB-C60032DB6D03