Section 4133. Granular Backfill Material.

4133.01 DESCRIPTION.
Crushed stone or natural sand and gravel.

4133.02 GRADATION.
Meet the requirements for Gradation No. 32 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02, except when used as backfill under flowable mortar or as floodable backfill.

4133.03 QUALITY.
For crushed stone, meet the following requirements:

TABLE 4133.03
Coarse Aggregate Quality Maximum Percent Allowed Test Method
Abrasion 55 AASHTO T 96
C Freeze 20 Iowa DOT Materials Laboratory
Total of Abrasion & C Freeze 65

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4133.04 BACKFILL UNDER FLOWABLE MORTAR.
Use one of the following:

A. Natural sand complying with the requirements for Gradation No.1 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02, with a maximum of 4% passing the No. 200 (75 μm) sieve.

B. Material complying with the requirements for Gradation No. 12 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.

C. Material complying with Article 4133.05.

4133.05 FLOODABLE BACKFILL.

A. For natural sand and gravel use Gradation No. 35 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.

B. For natural sand use Gradation No. 36 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.