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Home My WebLink About38561A; HIDDEN CANYON COMMUNITY PARK; RESULTS OF LABORATORY TESTING ON IMPORTANT MATERIAL SAMPLE; 2005-03-23City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Attention: Duane Soileau RECEIVE MAR 312005 March 23, 2005 tract No. 79344 Subject: Laboratory Test Report No. 5 Project: Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park Vancouver Street Carlsbad, California Dear Mr. Soileau, Submitted herewith are the results of laboratory testing performed on an import material sample proposed for use as fill at the above referenced project site. The sample location and its respective classification are presented below: I Sample No. I Date Sampled I Location I I Description 8 3/15/2005 Import: Stockpiled On site (Source Unknown) Dark Gray Sandy BASE Maximum density and optimum moisture values determined in accordance with the ASTM D- 1557-91 laboratory test standard for subsequent compaction monitoring purposes were as follows: Sample Classification Max Dry I Optimum No. (USCS) Density Moisture (Pcf) /00' 8 Class II Base 140.5 7.0 It should be noted that test results contained herein are for geotechnical purposes and do not reflect compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of California regulations regarding environmental concerns. Testing Engineers - U.S. Laboratories 7895 Convoy Court, Suite 18 • San Diego, California 92111 • (858) 715-5800 • Fax: (858) 715-5810 Offices Nationwide 38561A Testing and subsequent approval of any import source applies only to the sample provided. It is the contractor's responsibility to import materials that are consistent with the sample tested. In any case, final approval is contingent upon the actual materials as hauled to the site. The laboratory test results indicate compliance with the project plans and specifications excluding any exceptions, as noted under individual tables. These laboratory tests were performed in accordance with generally accepted standards and do not constitute engineering opinions or project control. It is the responsibility of the contractor to schedule retests or re- inspections of any areas that do not meet project specifications as a result of the attached information. TE-USL neither controls nor supervises the work at the site. We are not responsible for errors and omissions of the contractor, nor for the contractor's failure to keep the work on schedule or carry it out in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and all applicable codes. Respectfully submitted, TETING ENGINEERS U.S. Labs, Inc. ['6 Van W. Olin, GE 2578 Geotechnical Department Manager Distribution: (1) Addressee (1) NTD Stichler (Carl Larson) (1) Field File T:\Geotechnical Files'Projects\Contraet Nambers\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\79344 tad, Reports\Lab Report No. 5doc 2 W U.S. LABS City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Attention: Duane Soileau Subject: Laboratory Test Report No. 4 Project: Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park Vancouver Street Carlsbad, California Dear Mr. Soileau, December 16, 2004 Contract No. 79344 avcVIVED DEC 2 72004 Submitted herewith are the results of laboratory testing performed on an on-site material sample proposed for use as fill at the above referenced project site. The sample location and its respective classification are presented below: Sample I Date I Location Classification No. Sampled (USCS) 7 12/3/2004 On site: Stockpile Greyish Olive Silty SAND, SM Maximum density and optimum moisture values determined in accordance with the ASTM D- 1557-91 laboratory test standard for subsequent compaction monitoring purposes were as follows: Sample Max Dry Optimum No. Classification (USGS) Density Moisture (pcf) % 7 SM 118.5 13.0 Expansion Index test results were performed in accordance with UBC Standard 18-2 are presented below: Sample No. Expansion Index Potential Expansion (1) 53 (2) Medium Based on table IN-1-B: 1997 UBC, page 2-49 Not suitable for use as fill under building slab areas Testing Engineers - U.S. Laboratories 7895 Convoy Court, Suite 18 • San Diego, California 92111 • (858) 715-5800 • Fax: (858) 715-5810 Offices Nationwide It should be noted that test results contained herein are for geotechnical purposes and do not reflect compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of California regulations regarding environmental concerns. The laboratory test results indicate compliance with the project plans and specifications excluding any exceptions, as noted under individual tables. These laboratory tests were performed in accordance with generally accepted standards and do not constitute engineering opinions or project control. It is the responsibility of the contractor to schedule retests or re- inspections of any areas that do not meet project specifications as a result of the attached information. TE-USL neither controls not supervises the work at the site. We are not responsible for errors and omissions of the contractor, nor for the contractor's failure to keep the work on schedule or carry it out in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and all applicable codes. Respectfully submitted, TESTING ENGINEERS U.S. Labs, Inc. . - I - r~o - Van W. Olin, GE 2578 Geotechnical Department Manager Distribution: (1) City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division (Duane Soileau) (1) NTD Stichier (Carl Larson) (1) Field File T:\Geotcchnical Files\Projects\Contract Numbers\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\Lab Report No. 4.doc 2 December 3, 2004 Contract No. 79344 City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Attention: Duane Soileau Subject: Laboratory Test Report No. 3 Project: Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park Vancouver Street Carlsbad, California RECEIVED DEC 152004 Dear Mr. Soileau, UIVIIUiN Submitted herewith are the results of laboratory testing performed on on-site material samples proposed for use as fill at the above referenced project site. The sample locations and their respective classifications are presented below: Sample I Date Location Classification No. Sampled (USCS) 4 11/29/2004 On site: N.E.C. of Bldg. Pad Light Yellow Fine Silty CLAY, CL 5 11/29/2004 On site: S.W.C. of Bldg. Pad Pink Fine Silty CLAY, CL 6 11/29/2004 On site: Trench Backfill Stockpile Light Gray Fine Slight _______ _________ ________________________________ Silty SAND, SM An evaluation of the grain-size distribution of selected soil sample(s) was performed in general accordance with the latest version of ASTM D422. These test results were utilized in evaluating the soil classifications in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. The results are presented below: Sample No.4 I Sample No.5 I Sample No.6 Sieve Size Percent Passing Percent Passing Percent Passing #200 Wash 54.2 91.5 17.4 Testing Engineers - U.S. Laboratories 7895 Convoy Court, Suite 18 • San Diego, California 92111 • (858) 715-5800 • Fax: (858) 715-5810 Offices Nationwide The results for sand equivalent testing based on California Test Method 217 are presented below: Sample No. Sand Equivalent 4 7 5 8 6 40 Expansion Index test results were performed in accordance with UBC'Standard 18-2 are presented below: Sample No. Expansion Index Potential Expansion (1) 4 101.0 High 5 87.6121 Medium 6 ' 2.0. . Very Low Based on table 18-1-B: 1997 UBC, page 2-49 Not suitable for use as fill It should be noted that test results, contained,, herein are for geotechnical purposes and do not reflect compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of California regulations regarding environmental concerns. 2 The laboratory test results indicate compliance with the project plans and specifications excluding any, exceptions, as noted under individual tables. These laboratory tests were performed in accordance with generally accepted standards and do not constitute engineering opinions or project control. It is the responsibility of the contractor to schedule retests or re- inspections of any areas that do not meet project specifications as a result of the attached information. TE-USL neither controls nor supervises the work at the site. We are not responsible for errors and omissions of the contractor, nor 'for the contractor's failure to keep the work on schedule or carry it out in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and all applicable codes. Respectfully submitted, TESTING ENGINEERS U.S. Labs, Inc. Van W. Olin, GE 2578 Geotechnical Department Manager Distribution: (1) City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division (Duane Soileau) (1) Nil) Stichier (Carl Larson) (1) Field File T:\Geotechnical Piles\Projects\Contract Numbcrs\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\Lab Report No. 3.doc 3 City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Attention: Duane Soileau December 1, 2004 Contract No. 79344 Subject: Laboratory Test Report No. 2 Project: Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park Vancouver Street Carlsbad, California Dear Mr. Soileau, DEC - 6 2004 Submitted herewith are the results of laboratory testing performed on on-site material samples proposed for use as fill at the above referenced project site. The sample locations and their respective classifications are presented below: Sample Date Location Description No. Sampled 2 11-23-04 On site Stockpile Off White Silty Sand 3 11-23-04 On site Stockpile Yellowish Olive Clayey Sand An evaluation of the grain-size distribution of selected soil sample(s) was performed in general accordance with the latest version of ASTM D422. These test results were utilized in evaluating the soil classifications in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. The results are presented below: Sieve Size Sample No.2. Sample No.3 Percent Passing Percent Passing #4 100 100 #8 99 96 #16 94 78 #30 68 59 #50 30 41 #100 12 27 #200 6.6 17.5 Testing Engineers - U.S. Laboratories 7895 Convoy Court, Suite 18 • San Diego, California 92111 • (858) 715-5800 • Fax: (858) 715-5810 Offices Nationwide Maximum density and optimum moisture values determined in accordance with the ASTM D- 1557-91 laboratory test standard for subsequent compaction monitoring purposes were as follows Sample Classification Max Dry Optimum No. (USCS) Density Moisture (pcf) % 2 SM 120.0 12.5 3 Sc 109.0 19.0 It should be noted that test results contained herein are for geotechnical purposes and do not reflect compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of California regulations regarding environmental concerns. The laboratory test results indicate compliance with the project plans and specifications excluding any exceptions, as noted under individual tables. These laboratory tests were performed in accordance with generally accepted standards and do not constitute engineering opinions or project control. It is the responsibility of the contractor to schedule retests or re- inspections of any areas that do not meet project specifications as a result of the attached information. TE-USL neither controls nor supervises the work at the. site. We are not responsible for errors and omissions of the contractor, nor for the contractor's failure to keep the work on schedule or carry it out in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and all applicable codes. Respectfully submitted, TESTING ENGINEERS U.S. Labs, Inc. Van% W. Olin, GE 2578 Geotechnical Department Manager Distribution: (1) City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division (Duane Soileau) (1) NTD Stichier (Carl Larson) T:\Geotechnical lrilcs\Projects\Contract Numbers\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon ParkLab Report No. 2.doc 2 P TE - USL U.S. LABS City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 Attention: Duane Soileau Subject: Laboratory Test Report No. 1 ______DJpntract ovember 23, 2004 No. 79344 NOV 29 2004 Project: Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park Vancouver Street Carlsbad, California Dear Mr. Soileau: Submitted herewith are the results of laboratory testing performed on an on-site material sample proposed for use as fill at the above referenced project site. The sample location and its respective classification is presented below: II Sample le I I Date I .. Location 1 Classification (USCS) No. I Sampled I I 1 1 I 11/12/04 I On site stockpile I Silty Sand (SM) An evaluation of the grain-size distribution of selected soil sample(s) was performed in general accordance with the latest version of ASTM D422. These test results were utilized in evaluating the soil classifications in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. The results are presented below: Sieve Size Sample No .1 Percent Passing 3hin. 100 %in. 99 3/8 in. 99 #4 99 #8 96 #16 87 #30 66 #50 . 45 #100 26 #200 15.8 Testing Engineers - U.S. Laboratories 7895 Convoy Court, Suite 18 • San Diego, California 92111 • (858) 715-5800 • Fax: (858) 715-5810 Offices Nationwide Maximum density and optimum moisture values determined in accordance with the ASTM D- 1557-91 laboratory test standard for subsequent compaction monitoring purposes were as follows Sample Max Dry Optimum No. Description Density Moisture (pcf) % 1 Silty Sand 123.5 11.0 (SM) It should be noted that test results contained herein are for geotechnical purposes and do not reflect compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of California regulations regarding environmental concerns. The laboratory test results indicate compliance with the project plans and specifications excluding any exceptions, as noted under individual tables. These laboratory tests were performed in accordance with generally accepted standards and do not constitute engineering opinions or project control. It is the responsibility of the contractor to schedule retests or re- inspections of any areas that do not meet project specifications as a result of the attached information. TE-USL neither controls nor supervises the work at the site. We are not responsible for errors and omissions of the contractor, nor for the contractor's failure to keep the work on schedule or carry it out in accordance with the project plans, specifications, and all applicable codes. Respectfully submitted, TESTING ENGINEERS U.S. Labs, Inc. Van W. Olin, GE 2578 Geotechnical Department Manager JBG/VO Distribution: City of Carlsbad - Inspection Division (Duane Soileau) NTD Stichier (Carl Larson) T:\Geotechnical Fiks\.Projects\Contract Numbers\79344 Carlsbad - Hidden Canyon Park\79344 Carlsbad. Hidden Canyon Park\Lab Report No. I .doc 2