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Appendices
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Appendix C
Appendix D
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Appendix F
Appendix G
801. JUTE NETTING
1. SCOPE
This specification covers the quality of jute netting and staples.
2. JUTE NETTING
Jute netting shall be of a uniform, open, plain weave, undyed and unbleached single jute yarn. The yarn shall be loosely twisted and shall not vary in thickness by more than one-half its normal diameter. Jute netting shall be furnished in rolls and shall meet the following minimum requirements:
a. Seventy-eight warp ends per 4 feet of width.
b. Forty-one weft ends per yard.
c. Weight shall average 1.22 pounds per linear yard (based on 48 inch width) with a tolerance of + or - 5%.
d. The opening size for the weave shall be no larger than 5/8” by 5/8”.
e. All material shall be new and unused.
3. STAPLES
"U" shaped wire staples of 0.12 inch in diameter (No. 11 wire gage) or greater, with a minimum leg length of 6 inches and minimum crown of 1 inch shall be used. In sandy soils the minimum leg length of staples shall be 9 inches
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