06684 (SFD) Compaction ReportFitch :Engineers Inc.
January 15, 1990
Mr. Dave Miller
1719 So. Tremont
Oceanside, Ca. 92054
SUBJECT: Report -of In -Place Tests- 53 425 Avenida Ramirez,
La Quinta, Ca,. '(Lot 9)
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request, this report has beer prepared
to present the results of the in-place tests performed on the
fill material at the subject site. by Fitch Engineer's;; -Inc.
These tests were performed on January 13, 1990.
AVAILABLE PLANS
To assist in determining the locations and elevations of our field
density tests and to define the general extent of the site grading
for this phase of work, we were provided with information by the
builder.
FIELD-TESTING
Field density tests were performed by a representative'of Fitch
Engineers, Inc.. upon completion of sitegrading: The density
tests were taken according to A.._ S.T.M. Test D1556-8'2 and the
location and.res:ults of those tests are shown onthe attached.
plates. The locations and elevations of the in-situ tests were
determined in accordance with their importance and the accuracy
and proximity of the survey control provided by other than Fitch Engineers,
Inc. representatives. Unless,otherwise noted, their locations, and.
elevations were determined by pacing and hand level methods and
should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the
CIVIL ENGINEERING — PLANNING - SURVEYING —DESIGN
P.O. BOX 455 I PALM -DESERT, CA 92261
(619) 345-7667,
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method used.
LABORATORY TESTS
A maximum dry density determination -was performed on a represents-
tive sample of the soils used i•n the compacted fills, according to
A.S.T.M. Test 1557-78, Method A. This method specifies that a
fos.ir (4) inch diameter cylindrical mold of 1/30 cubic foot volume
be used and that the soil tested be placed it, five (5) equal layers
with each layer compacted by twenty-five (25) blows of a '10 pound
hammer with a 18 inch drop.. The results of these tests as pre-
9ented on Plate No. 1 were used in conjunction with the field
density tests to determine the percent of relative -compaction of
j
the, compacted fill.
j This report covers onlythe work
Our opinions performed on January 13, 1990.
p presented herein are based on 'our observations and
the relative compaction -tests results. Due to possible variations
j in the uniformity of compacted EMS, we only warrant that our work
was performed in accordance with the currently accepted standards
of practice and in such a manner as to.have reasonable certainty
that the mass grading complies with the job requirements. No `
other warranty, express or implied is given or .intended.
If you should have any questions after reviewing taiis report,
please do not hesitate to contact.this office.
.� This opportunity to be of professional se=rvice is sincerely
appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
FITCII ENGINEERS INC.
WM. 11. FITCII
R.C.E. •12571
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53 425 Avenida Ramirez L Q
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TEST NO.
DATE
ELEVATION
EOCATION DEPIN OF
Oft MOISTURE
LEST •/.
bRY DE 1-1.
165/cu-It.
SOIL.
TYPE
REL. COM
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1/13/90
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5.3
112.6
123.1
91.4 ,
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-0.5'
9.9
121.2
123.1
98.4
13
F.G.
7.5
113.6
123.1
92.3
#1= 123.1 lbs. cu./
t. @ 10.5% Moisture
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Fitch Engineers Inc.
January 15, 1990
Mr. Dave Miller
1719 So. Tremont
Oceanside, Ca. 92054
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SUBJECT: Report of In -Place Tests- 53 430 Avenida C.arranza
La_Quinta, Ca. (Lot 16)
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request, this report -has been prepared
to present the results of the in'place,tests performed on the
fill material at the subject site by Fitch Engineers._, Inc.
These tests"were performed on"January 13, 1990.
AVAILABLE PLANS
To -assist in determining the locations and elevations of our field
density tests and to define the general extent of the site grading
for this phase of work, -we were provided with information by the
builder.
FIELDTESTING
Field density.tests were performed by a representative of Fitch
Engineers, Inc. upon completion of site grading. The density.
tests were. taken according to A.S.T.M. Test D1556-82 and the
location.and results.of those -tests are shown on the attached
plates. The locations and elevations of the in-situ tests were
determined in accordance with their.impo.rtance and the accuracy
and proximity of the survey control provided by other. than Fitch Engineers
Inc. representatives. Unless otherwise noted, their ,locations and
elevations were determined by pacing and hand level methods and
should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the
o
CIVIL ENGINEERING - PLANNING — SURVEYING — DESIGN
P.O. BOX 4551 PALM DESERT, CA 92261 .
(619) 345-7667
e
-2-
method used.
LABORATORY -TESTS
A maximum dry density determination was perforined -on a rapresenta-
tive Sample of the soils used i•n the compacted fillat according to
A.S.T.H. Test 1557;78, Method A. This method specifies' that a
fakir (4) inch diameter cylindrical mold of 1/30 cubic foot volume"
be used and that the soil tested be placed in five (5) equal layers
with each layer compacted by twenty-five.(25) blows of a 10 pound
hammer with a 18 inch drop. The results of these tests as ppre-
sented on Plate No. 1 were used in conjutictlon with the Eield
density tests to determine the percent of relative compaction of
the compacted fill.
This report covers only the work performed on January 13,.1990.
Our opinions presented herein are based on our ouservations and
the relative compaction tests results. Due to -pose ible variations
in the uniformity of compacted fills, we only warrant thnt our work
was performed in accordance with the currently accepted standards
of practice and in such a manner as to have reasonable certainty
that the mass grading complies with the job requirements. No..
other warranty, express or implied is given or intended.
If you should have any questions after reviewing this report,
please do not hesitate to contact this office.
This opportunity to be of professional service is sincerely
appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
FITCII ENGINEERS INC.
WM. If. FITCII
R.C.E. 12571
NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THAT -AT LEAST ONE (1) #4 REBAR BE USED
TOP AND BOTTOM IN THE FOUNDATION.
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' :.J013 NAME 53 430 Avenida Carranza, La Quinta, Ca (Lot 16) .10Q NO, '
TEST NO. DATE LOCATION DEF'TI'FIOF TEST MOISTUFtE Ibs Cu -ft SOIL RE 0 COM:
I Ib5/cu.Ft• TYPE /.��
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1/13/90
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8.7
113.3
125.9
90.0
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114.1
125.9 -
90.6
F.G. ,
12.4
123.0
125.9
97.7
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#1= 125.9 lbs. cu./
t. @ 12.4% Moi
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