Athletic Field Model Specs

1.0 DESCRIPTION

1.1
This work shall consist of providing and placing a drainage system comprised of a geo-composite, prefabricated, water collection system (collection system) and the associated water transport system (transport pipe) as described in the plans. The drainage system shall be installed in accordance with these specifications and in close conformity with the locations and dimensions as shown on the plans or specified by the engineer. The quantities of drainage system materials as shown on the plans may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the engineer based on actual site conditions that occur during construction of the project. Such variations in quantity will not be considered as alterations in the details of construction or a change in the character of the work.

2.0 MATERIALS

2.1
The collection system shall be of flexible, prefabricated, rounded rectangular shaped, composite product.

2.1.1
The collection system shall be wrapped with a non-woven geotextile and shall be a non-woven needle-punched construction and consist of long-chain polymeric fibers composed of polypropylene, polyethylene or polyamide. The fibers shall be oriented into a multi-directional stable network whereby they retain their positions relative with each other and allow the passage of water as specified. The fabric shall be free of any chemical treatment or coating, which reduces permeability and shall be inert to chemicals commonly found in soil. The geotextile shall conform to the following minimum average roll values.

2.1.2
The collection system core shall be made of a high-density polyethylene. The core shall be constructed using interconnected corrugated pipes that define and provide the flow channels and structural integrity of the drain. The geotextile shall function only as a filter. The core of the collection system shall conform to the following physical property requirements.

2.1.3
Multi-Flow meets or exceeds these specifications.

2.2
The fittings used with the collection system shall be of a “snap together” design. In no case shall any product be joined without the use of the manufacturer’s connector designed specifically for the purpose.

2.3
Transport pipe shall be either PVC pipe meeting the requirements of ASTM D-2729 or ASTM F-949, or high-density polyethylene pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO M252.2.4

3.0 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

3.1
The amount of trench excavated at any time shall not exceed the amount of drain that can be set and backfilled completely in one working day. The trench shall be 4 inches wide and at the depth specified in the plans. The collection system shall be centered in the trench, and backfilled with clean very coarse sand or an alternate selected by the engineer.

3.2
The trench excavations for the collection system and transport pipe shall be to the lines and grades shown on the plans. Over excavation in the bottom of the excavation shall be backfilled to the proper grade with excavated material or sand prior to the placement of the collection system.

3.3
Fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.4
Backfill shall be consolidated in accordance with the plans or as directed by the engineer.

3.5
Any damaged collection system, or transport pipe shall be replaced or repaired by splicing in an undamaged section of like material.