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    Maintenance procedures for Humboldt Compactor

    I was wondering if anyone could point me to a reference that discusses maintenance procedures and maintenance intervals for a Humboldt (or any) mechanical compactor. In general, I need to provide a suggested maintenance schedule and discuss the procedures that need to be done during each...
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    pipeline clearance for vibratory compaction

    Thanks, cvg. It is 29 inches to subgrade. You did bring up a good point. I just checked and it appears the pipe is 12" diameter transite. So the scenario is roughtly 3.5 feet to the top of the transite pipe.
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    pipeline clearance for vibratory compaction

    Is there a standard recommended clearance for vibratory compaction of HMA mat overlying an existing pipepline? I have an existing waterline about 3.5 to 4 feet below the ashphalt layer being compacting. Is that enough clearance to use vibratory compaction method of the mat? I have been...
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    Collecting nuisance water and diverting to storm drain

    Thanks again to everyone for the input. The project would be on a city road.
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    Collecting nuisance water and diverting to storm drain

    Thank you to both of you for your time and valuable input. I am in California. According to the assessments that were done, this was considered groundwater coming up under hydrostatic pressure. The soils were mostly fine grained below the base material. As far as the dewatering scenario is...
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    Collecting nuisance water and diverting to storm drain

    I have a question for the experts out there. I am trying to come up with some options for collecting nuisance water that has been percolating upward under a road and causing pavement distress. A couple of investigations have been conducted that identify the source of the nuisance water as...
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    collecting nuisance water underground and connecting to storm drain

    I have a question for the experts out there. I am trying to come up with some options for collecting nuisance water that has been percolating upward under a road and causing pavement distress. A couple of investigations have been conducted that identify the source of the nuisance water as...

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