Rippable Rock Sample Clauses
The Rippable Rock clause defines how the presence of rock that can be removed by ripping, rather than blasting, is handled within a construction contract. Typically, this clause specifies the criteria for classifying rock as rippable, such as the type of equipment that must be used or the effort required to remove it, and may outline procedures for measurement and payment if rippable rock is encountered. Its core function is to allocate responsibility and clarify compensation for excavation work involving rippable rock, thereby preventing disputes over what constitutes standard excavation versus more difficult or costly rock removal.
Rippable Rock. Rippable rock is defined as any material that can be ripped with a single-tooth hydraulic ripper drawn by a crawler tractor having a minimum draw bar pull rated at not less than 56,000 pounds (Caterpillar D-8K or equivalent) and occupies an original volume of at least one cubic yard.