HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 04-10A; POINSETTIA PLACE; REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND OBSERVATION ROUGH GRADING FOR BUILDING PAD 5; 2013-04-13•: :: 0410A
: .GeoTek,
.1384 Poinsettia Avenue, Suite .A Vista, CA 92081-8505 . .
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April 13, 2011:
PN 3389-SD-
Shea Homes. Limited Partnership, San Diego . ;• .
9990 Mesa Rim Road
San Diego, California 92121
Attention: Ms. Sarah Beckman . . . .
Subject: Report of Geotechnical Testing and Observation
Rough Grading:for Building Pad 5..
CTO4-10 •..•. . ...... .
Carlsbad, California 92009 .
Dear Ms Beckman,
In accordance with your request, GeoTék, Inc. is pleased to.provide herewith the results of our
geotechnical testing and observation services duringrough grading associated with construction.::
of Building Pad 5 on Tract CT 04-10, Carlsbad, California
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Construction Summary
This'.report is limited to grading of the subject building pad. Recent grading was pe-formed in
late 2011 and early 2012 by TNT Grading Grading consisted of approximately three (3) feet of
the pre-existing fill was removed, the ground surface was scarified and additional fill placed Fill
placed was derived from on site materials and: materials derived: from the extension. of
Poinsettia Lane south and east of the tract
Fielddensity and laboratory: test results indicate that the fill materials were compacted td, a-*
minimum of 90. percent relative compaction at the locations tested; The field density test
results are included in Table 2. The approximate locations of the field density tests related to
the grading for the subject building pad are shown on Figure I. It should be noted that the area::
of removals and engineered fill is limited to the area indicated on Figure t.
GEOTECHNICAL I ENVIRONMENTAL I MATERIALS
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Our field density testing was performed in general accordance with ASTM Test Method D6983.
Our field density testing program was conducted 'as'follows:
0, ', • Field density' tests were taken at 'periodic intervals and, random locations to, check the
compaction efforts by the contractor.
Visual classification of the soil in the field, compared to the soil descriptions from the
laboratory' testing, was the basis for determining the maximum density and optimum
'moisture content applied to each field density test. : •, :
Laboratory Testing
The laboratory testing pertinent to field density tests is the Moisture-Density Relationships for
the various soils encountered. The laboratory 'maximum dry density and optimum moisture
content for soil, types tested were determined in general accordance with test method ASTM
D 1557.:: Laboratory test results are presented in Table I. .
Conclusions
It is our professional opinion that the site is suitable for the intended 'use provided that site:
': construction and future maintenance is performed in accordance with 'the recommendations
presented herein and in the reference' reports. :
Based, on the results of, :the above testing' 'and observations, we conclude that th,é
recommendations.' included in the approved 'soils engineering report remain "app cable.
Foundation recommendations previously offered in Reference 5 and 6 remain applicable
Recommendations '' ' ,
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Any additional grading-or construction' on the site should 'be done in accordance with the
currently applicable codes', and standards. Recommendations should:be sought from the::
Geotechnical Engineer prior to additional grading.'
LIMITATIONS '''
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Cuts, fills, and processing of original 'ground under the purview of this report,: have been
completed under the observation of, and with selective testing by GeoTek, Inc. and are found':
to be in compliance with the approved soils engineering report and applicable provisions of the
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: current California.: Building Code (CBC). Our field density testing and observation services
during building pad grading followed generally accepted professional engineering practices and
no further warranty is implied nor made. This report is subject to review by the controlling.:
authorities for this project GeoTek, Inc accepts neither responsibility nor liability for work,
testing, or recommendations performed or provided by others
We appreciate theopportünity to be of service on this project Please contact the undersigned
if you have any questions
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Enclosures
References:: : :: • :: • ::
Table I Laboratory Test Results. S
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Table 2 Summary of Field Density Test Results • .,
Figure I Density Test Location Plan
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Selected References
I Geotechnical Evaluation Proposed Residential Buildings, SRWB Property, South Side of
Cassia Road, East of Poinsettia Lane, Carlsbad, California by GeoTek, Inc dated April
13,2004. :•
2; .Grading and Private -Storm Drain Plan" for CT 04-10, Poinsettia.Pláce, Carlsbad
: California prepared by Pangaea Land Consultants, Inc.
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3. Stock Pile Grading Plan CT 04-I 0, Poinsettia Place",prepared by Pangaea Land
Consultants Inc. undated. .
4. Geotechnical Update and Grading Plan Review, CT 04 10, Poinsettia Place, Poinsettia
Lane and Cassia Road, Carlsbad; California 92009 by Géolek, Inc. dated December 2,
2010. . • :
5. "Updated Seismic and Post-Tension Design Parameters;:Vitalia, Tract CT 04-10, •• •
. Carlsbad, California 92009" by. GeoTek dated August 29, 2011 revised January 9, 2012.
: 6. Review of Post tensioned Plans, Vitallia, Tract CT 04-10, Carlsbad, California 92009 by
GeoTek, Inc. dated March 19, 201:2. • •: • •
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:• Laboratory Testing
TABLE I
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS - ASTM D 1557 :
Soil Description
Maximum Dry
Density
(pcf)
Optimum
Moisture
(% HiO)
A LightBrown, fine to medium, Silty Sand 121.5 9.5
B Medium Brown fine Silty Sand 117.5 12.0
C. Tan/light Brown fine Silty Sand 114.0. 12.5
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TABLE I
SUMMARY OF FIELD DENSITY TESTS
GRADING
DATE Test
No. Location Elev/
Depth
Moisture
Content
(%)
Dry
Density
(pcf)
Soil
Type
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Maximum
Density
(pcf)
Test
Type
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Relative
Compaction
(%)
12/17/11 32 BP 5 50.5 12.9 114.2 A 121.5 N 94
12/19/11 38 BP 5 53.0 12.0 113.1 A 121.5 N 93
12/20/11 39 BP 5 54.0 11.0 112.5 A 121.5 N 93
12/20/11 40 BP 5 55.0 11.3 111.4 A 121.5 N 92
12/20/11 41 BP 5 56.0 12.4 109.5 A 121.5 N 90
12/21/11 43 BP5 56.0 14.1 105.5 C 114.0 N 93
12/27/11 69 BP5 252.0 15.1 104.3 C 114.0 N 91
12/28/11 78 BP 5 253.0 20.6 102.5 C 114.0 N 90
12/29/11 81 BP 5 255.0 15.4 104.5 C 114.0 N 92
1/5/12 111 BP5 FG 256.9 14.1 111.7 B 117.5 N 95
1/5/12 112 BP 5 FG 256.9 13.3 110.6 B 117.5 N 94
Note:
N = Nuclear Gauge Test
FG = Finished Grade Test
All elevations are approximate
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GRAPHIC SCALE
IN ?EDT)
I tth • 20 ft.
Legend
Density test location
/ Limits of areas under
purview this report
All IocaUons are approximate
Base map from "Grading Plans for Poinsettia Place" By
Pangaea Land Consultants, undated
1384 Poinsettia Avenue. Suite A
Vista. California 92081-8505 Density Test
Location Plan
Shea Homes
Rough Grading for Building Pad 5, CT 04-10
Carlsbad, California
Figure 1 PN: 3389-SD3 2013