REINFORCED CONCRETE TENNIS COURTS
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS*

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PREPARATION OF SUBBASE

is Grade Line |

Ge The grade line for the finished surface of
the court shall be established three (3) inches above the
- ground level at the net line.

2. Excavation and Depth

a. The subgrade shall be excavated to a depth
of five (3) inches below the finished surface .of..the court,
removing all sod, loam, roots, stumps, or other matter which
may rot or decay. All soft or spongy spots shall be excava~
ted, anc filled,

3. Compacting of Subgrade and Fills

a. The subgrade shall be uniformly compacted
before concrete is placed. Where necessary fills shall be
placed to bring the base to an elevation five (5) inches
below grade. Fills shall be. placed in layers not exceeding
six (6) inches in thickness and each. layer. shall be. well com-
pacted. Water shall be used wherever it will assist in com-
pacting the fills. | | :

Note: Uniform bearing of subgrade is essential to prevent.
uneven settlement and cracking of the completed slab.

DRAINAGE |
4a Tike Drains
ae Tile drains provided with an unobstructed
outlet shall be installed as shown on the plans. The ditches

in which drains are laid shall be back- filled with gravel or
crushed stone not smaller than one-half _ had 2). dcdivc.

5% Sitchin Drainage >

Be Ihe surrounding ground. shall be sloped away
ie the court so that surface water will not. drain 4appn, dct.

 

*A layout drawing should accompany this eoecl Pian tion showing
the location and arrangement of the one or. more courts con-
templated.

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