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Specifications and Estimates
Local Agency Specifications Archives
Trey Tillander,
State Specification Engineer
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Archived Earthwork Specifications for Local Agency Use
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Specifications available through this site are archived specification files no longer approved for use by the Florida Department of Transportation. These specifications have either been superseded by other implemented specifications (such as Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Specifications or newer technology) or represent materials and technology no longer in use on the State Highway System. They are made available as a convenience to Local Agencies for reference, modification and/or potential use on their projects.
NOTE: They MAY NOT BE USED on FDOT projects.
CAUTION: Since these files are obsolete as FDOT Specifications, cross-references within the text of these files to other FDOT Specification Sections, Articles and/or Sub articles may not be valid. All cross-references must be verified and/or modified by the user to provide proper coordination with other specifications being considered for concurrent use.
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| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Excavation and Embankment | Excavate and construct embankments as required for the roadway, ditches, channel changes and borrow material. Prepare subgrades and foundations, construct embankments, and otherwise use or dispose of the materials excavated. |
| Excavation for Structures | Excavate for bridge foundations, box culverts, pipe culverts, storm sewers and all other pipe lines, retaining walls, headwalls for pipe culverts and drains, catch basins, drop inlets, manholes, and similar structures. |
| Stabilizing | Stabilize designated portions of the roadbed to provide a firm and unyielding subgrade, having the required bearing value specified in the plans. |
| Stabilized Sub base | Construct a Stabilized Subbase composed of roadbed soil stabilized with commercial stabilizing material. |
| Limerock Base | Construct a base composed of limerock. |
| Graded Aggregate Base | Construct a base course composed of graded aggregate. |
