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Chip Seal Project 2013: Successful Cooperation for a Common Goal

In 2013, Linn County and Benton County united for a chip seal project, sharing personnel and equipment to complete both county programs. With teamwork, respect, and open communication, the joint effort led to a timely and successful project. The crews merged into one efficient unit, utilizing 25 pieces of equipment and 35 personnel on the largest Peoria Road project. The meticulous execution of tasks throughout the five days, including chip sealing, sweeping, fog sealing, and striping, showcased exceptional planning and professionalism. The collaboration resulted in a well-prepared road and a job well done, setting the stage for future partnerships.

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Chip Seal Project 2013: Successful Cooperation for a Common Goal

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  1. WORKING TOGETHERTO ACHIEVE ACOMMON GOAL2013 CHIP SEAL PROJECT COOPERATIONTHE KEY TO SUCCESS

  2. COOPERATION • Goals • Combine Linn County and Benton County into one chip seal team. • Share needed personnel and equipment. • Complete both county chip seal programs in a timely manner. • Gain experience and knowledge while accomplishing common goals.

  3. Combining Forces • Expectations • That the two counties would work in harmony. • Respect for one another • Respect each other’s equipment • Open lines of communication • Follow proper lines of authority

  4. Personnel and Equipment • Personnel • 35 people on Peoria Road Project (largest project) • 23 Linn County • 12 Benton County

  5. 2013 CHIP SEAL PROJECT

  6. 2013 CREW

  7. Personnel and Equipment • Equipment • 25 Pieces of equipment • 17 Linn County • 8 Benton County • 2 chip spreaders (one for backup) • 4 rollers (2 pneumatic, 2 steel drum) • 3 sweepers • 1 loader • 15 trucks

  8. Peoria Road • 16.35 miles x 30 feet wide = 287,790 sq./yds. • To be chip sealed, swept, fog sealed, and center line striped in 5 days • 16 super tankers of CRS-2P @ 32 tons per tanker • 3.5 super tankers of CRS-1 • 280 truck loads of 3/8”-#10 crushed rock • 1 truck loaded every 3.42 minutes (for 8 hours)

  9. 2013 CHIP SEAL SCHEDULE

  10. The Way It Happened • Day 1: Chip sealed 8.18 miles • Day 2: Swept first half and chip sealed second half – 8.17 miles (Total 16.35 miles) • Day 3: Fog sealed first half while second half was being swept. Marked center line on first half. • Day 4: Started moving equipment. Striped first half while second half was fog sealed and center line was marked behind fog seal. • Day 5: Finished striping center line and fog lines.

  11. How did it happen? • The project was well planned • The two crews became one team • Everyone was well trained and professional • Everyone gave 100% • There were good lines of communication • There were very few mechanical failures • The contracted distributor drivers and delivery drivers did a good job • The road was clean and properly prepared and we had clean rock and good emulsion

  12. Summary • The two crews became one team. • Both counties had the personnel and equipment they needed for their projects. • Both counties completed their projects on or ahead of time. • Personnel were able to exchange ideas and experiences. • The project was a complete success and we intend to work together again next year.

  13. QUESTIONS?

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