Patch reinforcement (longitudinal) shall be tied to No. 6 epoxy coated tie bars, 32 inch long drilled and grouted into existing pavement at 12 inch centers. Patches more than 20 feet in length shall be tied to the adjacent pavement, PCC shoulders, and curb and gutter with No. 6 transverse epoxy coated tie bars, 24 inches long, embedded 8 inch at 36 inch centers according to Article 420.05(b). The Contractor shall tie the steel together, using at least two secure ties for each lap splice according to Article 508.08(a)(1). Reinforcement steel shall be placed and supported on chairs according to Article 508.06, and the placement tolerance for individual reinforcement bars shall be +/- 1 inch horizontally and vertically...
