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410 Only materials conforming to the reouirements of the specifications and having the approval of the Engineer shall be used in the work. All materials proposed to be used may be inspected and tested at any time and, if it is found that material that was once approved is unacceptable at any time, the Contractor shall furnish approved material from other sources. No material which, after approval, has in any way become unfit for use shall be used in the work. ,L. TEST SAMPLES - The Engineer may reouire any or all materials to be subject to tests by means of samples or otherwise as he may determine. The Contractor shall afford such facilities as the Engineer may require for collecting and forwarding samples and shall not make use of or incorporate in the work any material represented by the samples until all required tests have been made and the material accepted. The Contractor in all cases shall furnish the required samples without charge. In the case of bituminous concrete pave- ment of any kind, the Contractor shall furnish for tests, when required, samples cut from the completed work. The areas of pavement so removed shall be replaced with new mixture and refinished. No additional compensation will be allowed for furnishing test samples and replacing the areas with new pavement. Tests of materials will be made by the Engineer in accordance with the latest methods given in the latest American Society for Testing Materials as amended prior to date of the contract unless otherwise provided. In cases where definite identification of a particular test method is necessary or specifications and serial numbers are stipulated, the test shall be construed to mean the method given in the abovement coned publication for sampling and testing the particular material or product involved. When the abbreviated reference 'ASTM" is used, it shall be considered to refer to the appropriate section of the abovementioned publication. Where "AASHO" specifications and serial numbers are stipulated, the reference shall be construed to mean the specifications and serial numbers of the latest American Association of State Highway Officials as amended prior to date of the contract. 6 DEFECTIVE MATERIAIS - All materials not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered as defective, and all such materials, whether in place or not, shall be rejected and shall be removed immediately from the site of work, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. No rejected material, the defects of which have been subsequently corrected, shall be used until approval has been given. Upon failure on the part of the Contractor to comply forthwith with axiy order of the Engineer made under the provisions of this subsection, the Engineer shall have the authority to remove and replace defective materials and to deduct the cost of removal and replacement from any money due or about to become due the Contractor. 6.6 STORAGE OF MATERIALS — Materials shp11 be stored so as to insure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the work. Unless otherwise provided the portion of the project site not required for public travel may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of the Contractoris plant and equipment, and any additional space required shall be provided by the Contractor at his expense. Materials shall not be stored upon the project site except when and as permitted by the Engineer. When considered necessary by the Engineer, material shall be placed on wooden platforms or other hard, clean Section 6 Page 28