HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD 2019-0009; 2700 ARGONAUTA RESIDENCE; FINAL SOILS REPORT; 2022-12-13
Project No 175864-1,5,4
Date: December 13th, 2022
To: Keith Webster
1460 Orpheus Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Re: Proposed new residence to be located at (APN: 215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California
Subject: Addendum Letter to Compaction Report
Ref:
1. “Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation & Foundation Recommendations Proposed New Residence to be
Located at (APN: 215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California”, prepared by Engineering Design
Group, dated January 4th, 2019.
2. “Compaction Report – Rough Grading, proposed new residence to be located at (APN: 215-460-05)
Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California”, Prepared by Engineering Design Group, dated August 1, 2022.
3. “Grading Plan for Residence to be located at (APN:215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California”,
Drawing No. 517-6A, prepared by Engineering Design Group, dated March 19, 2020.
We have prepared this addendum letter, to provide additional information regarding the above referenced
compaction report (Reference No. 2), as part of project completion. Onsite quality control services, provided by
Engineering Design Group, are summarized in the above referenced compaction report. It is our opinion the
geotechnical conditions of the project, as summarized in the compaction report, are in general conformance with
the recommendations of the preliminary geotechnical report and the grading plans (DWG 517-6A), referenced
above.
Respectfully Submitted,
ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP
Steve Norris
RCE #47672
2121 Montiel Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
760.839.7302
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Project No 175864-1,5,4
Date: December 13th, 2022
To: Keith Webster
1460 Orpheus Avenue
Encinitas, California 92024
Re: Proposed new residence to be located at (APN: 215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California
Subject: Addendum Letter to Compaction Report
Ref:
1. “Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation & Foundation Recommendations Proposed New Residence to be
Located at (APN: 215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California”, prepared by Engineering Design
Group, dated January 4th, 2019.
2. “Compaction Report – Rough Grading, proposed new residence to be located at (APN: 215-460-05)
Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California”, Prepared by Engineering Design Group, dated August 1, 2022.
3. “Grading Plan for Residence to be located at (APN:215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California”,
Drawing No. 517-6A, prepared by Engineering Design Group, dated March 19, 2020.
We have prepared this addendum letter, to provide additional information regarding the above referenced
compaction report (Reference No. 2), as part of project completion. Onsite quality control services, provided by
Engineering Design Group, are summarized in the above referenced compaction report. It is our opinion the
geotechnical conditions of the project, as summarized in the compaction report, are in general conformance with
the recommendations of the preliminary geotechnical report and the grading plans (DWG 517-6A), referenced
above.
Respectfully Submitted,
ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP
Steve Norris
RCE #47672
2121 Montiel Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
760.839.7302
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p. 12-31-23
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Date: August 1, 2022
To: Keith Webster 1460 Orpheus Avenue Encinitas, California
Re: Proposed new residence to be located at (APN: 215-460-05) Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California.
Subject: Compaction Report – Rough Grading
INTRODUCTION In accordance with your request and authorization we have provided limited earthwork
observation and compaction testing services during the rough grading at the above referenced site. The results of our limited quality control and compaction testing operations are summarized below. We understand the proposed improvements include the construction of a new single-
family residence, driveway, and typical landscape and hardscape improvements.
GRADING OPERATIONS
The scope of our testing associated with rough grading operations for this project generally consisted of, and is limited to, backfilling of basement/building retaining walls, and site retaining
walls at the driveway. Rough grading at the subject site was conducted during December 2020, January, April, May 2021, March, April 2022. Onsite and import soil was utilized as graded backfill. Onsite soils consisted of brown silty sand and sandy silt with gravels. Based upon visual observation, onsite materials possess a low potential for expansion. Import soil consisted of light brown, sandy silts and silty sands. Based upon lab results provided by Superior Materials Company, import soils possess a low potential for expansion. Prior to re-compaction, soils were generally cleaned of vegetative and other
debris and moisture conditioned. Soil was moisture conditioned with a fire hose and placed utilizing a combination of CAT excavator, remote controlled sheep foot roller, and handheld mechanized whackers.
FIELD AND LABORATORY TESTING
Limited field density tests were performed in accordance with D2922 (Nuclear Gauge Method). Our test results indicate that, in the locations tested, soils have been compacted to at least 90% relative compaction, as determined by ASTM D1557, (Procedure A). The reported test results
are representative of the soil conditions at the locations tested. Our observation and field density testing methods are in accordance with normally accepted procedures. The accuracy of the relative compaction values is subject to the precision limitations of the ASTM test methods.
The accuracy of the maximum dry density determination (ASTM D1557) is discussed in the
ENGINEERING
DESIGN GROUP
www.designgroupca.com
2121 Montiel Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
760.839.7302
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 4, Volume 04.08, entitled, Soil and Rock; Building Stones. Variations of relative compaction values should be expected, laterally and vertically,
from actual test locations.
TESTING SUMMARY
In general, it is our opinion, based on the placement procedure and the test data collected, the fill soils tested, at the locations tested, were compacted to a minimum of 90% relative
compaction (based on ASTM D1557, Procedure A). If you have any questions regarding this report, or if we can be of further service, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope the report provides you with the necessary information to continue with the development of the project. Sincerely,
ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP
Erin Rist Steven B. Norris
California RCE# 65122 California GE# 2590
Attachments: 1) Table 1 & 2: “Laboratory and Field Test Results” 2) Figure 1: “Approximate Location of Compaction Tests”
LABORATORY AND FIELD TEST RESULTS
TABLE NO. 1
Laboratory Test Results
SOIL
TYPE
(#)
SOIL TYPE
MAXIMUM DENSITY
(PCF)
OPTIMUM
MOISTURE
(%)
U.S.C.S.
CLASSIFICATION
1 Brown Silty Sand/Sandy
Silt W/Gravels
119.5 11.9 SW - SM
2
Light Brown Silty
Sand/Sandy Silt
IMPORT*
125.0 11.0 SW - SM
* Soil and lab results provided by Superior Materials Company.
TABLE NO. 2
Field Test Results
TEST
NO. DATE ELEVATION
(FT)
SOIL
TYPE
(#)
DRY
DENSITY
(PCF)
FIELD
MOISTURE
(%)
RELATIVE
COMPACTION
(%)
COMMENT
1 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 115.8 9.9 97
2 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 115.6 8.9 97
3 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 113.5 9.4 95
4 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 111.2 10.5 93
5 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 113.8 14.6 95
6 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 115.5 13.1 97
7 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 110.6 11.6 93
8 12/22/2020 TOW - 2 1 115.3 10.6 96
9 1/5/2021 FG 1 109.0 14.5 91
10 1/5/2021 FG 1 115.3 10.6 96
11 1/5/2021 FG 1 110.0 15.6 92
12 1/5/2021 FG 1 103.7 15.6 87 RETEST 13
13 1/5/2021 FG 1 114.1 11.6 95
TEST
NO. DATE ELEVATION
(FT)
SOIL
TYPE
(#)
DRY
DENSITY
(PCF)
FIELD
MOISTURE
(%)
RELATIVE
COMPACTION
(%)
COMMENT
14 1/5/2021 FG 1 110.9 12.3 93
15 1/5/2021 FG 1 103.4 12.6 87 RETEST 16
16 1/5/2021 FG 1 112.6 15.0 94
17 1/5/2021 FG 1 108.2 9.9 91
18 1/5/2021 FG 1 110.2 12.2 92
19 4/28/2021 TOW - 5 1 118.1 7.7 99
20 4/28/2021 TOW - 5 1 111.8 8.3 94
21 5/4/2021 TOW - 3 2 116.2 12.5 93
22 5/4/2021 TOW - 3 2 113.5 11.2 91
23 5/4/2021 TOW - 3 2 115.3 11.4 92
24 5/6/2021 FG 2 119.0 13.5 95
25 5/6/2021 FG 2 118.7 13.2 95
26 5/6/2021 FG 2 124.1 11.0 99
27 5/6/2021 FG 2 118.1 12.8 95
28 3/30/2022 BTM + 2 2 112.0 14.6 90
29 3/30/2022 BTM + 2 2 114.0 13.7 91
30 3/31/2022 BTM + 4 2 115.6 13.7 93
31 3/31/2022 BTM + 4 2 113.0 13.4 90
32 4/4/2022 BTM + 6 2 115.1 14.5 92
33 4/4/2022 BTM + 6 2 110.5 15.0 88 RETEST 34
34 4/4/2022 BTM + 6 2 112.2 14.6 90
35 4/19/2022 FG 2 112.1 11.2 90
36 4/19/2022 FG 2 116.1 10.9 93
FIGURE 1
Approximate Location of Compaction Test
Project: Webster Residence
Address: APN: 215-460-05 Argonauta Street, Carlsbad, California
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