<p><p><h2>Summary of Example Specifications</h2><div class="grayed-title subsection"><strong>Specification Name/Number:</strong> Elias et al. (2006b) Guide Specification: Compaction Grouting</div><strong>Reference(s):<br></strong><em>Elias et al. (2006b)</em></p><p>This specification is very clear and detailed in the components that it provides. Site conditions, design criteria, and acceptance criteria should be added to this specification, and sections requiring project specific input should be tailored to the particular project. Overall, this is a good guide specification to start from, but it should not be considered entirely complete with these sections missing. Sections may be added as deemed fit, and the addition of site specific requirements would make this specification more readily useable. It provides clear and concise commentary throughout. The sections provided are easy to follow and straight forward. A sufficient amount of guidance and explanation is given in the appropriate sections.<br>The elements of risk are shared evenly between the contractor and the owner. This specification provides the information required (aside from site specific constraints which should be added as necessary per project) to bid the job fairly. Contractor qualifications are outlined clearly and are not biased or constricting. This specification does not require overly intricate or expensive components. Good QC/QA guidelines for the active constructive monitoring method are given, but again it requires the addition of several project-specific key components to be considered complete.<br><div class="grayed-title subsection"><strong>Specification Name/Number:</strong> Sample Specifications for Soil Improvement By Compaction Grouting</div><strong>Reference(s):<br></strong><em>Hayward Baker, Inc.</em></p><p>This specification from Hayward Baker is well composed and includes nearly all pertinent information for a compaction grouting specification. Some information is left as blanks to be filled in per the project requirements. This specification would require minimal modification to be sufficient for use for a project. It provides clear and concise commentary of the requirements for the project, and is ordered in a logical manner. It gives sufficient guidance for key components. The elements of risk are shared evenly between the contractor and the owner.<br>This specification provides the required information to be bid fairly and is not biased toward any particular product or contractor. It does not require overly intricate or expensive components. This specification gives good detailed guidelines for both active constructive monitoring and post-construction verification. The components considered most critical were present, and any information left out is given a blank to be filled in for a specific project.<br>Some considerations should be taken since this specification is provided by a specialty contractor. Sections may be reworded based upon the client/owner’s requirements or assumption of risk.</p></p>