002783 (SFD) Compaction ReportEngineers, -Ind. {V
AN EARTH SYSTEMS INC. COMPANY
1731-A WALTER STREET VENTURA, CALIFORNIA' 93003 (805) 642-6727
May 27, 1.9.87 8-17..218-P 1:
87-5-740
Cal West
74-990 Vel lie Way UnitD
Palm Desert; CA*'�,2260•
Project: 54-520 ;Avenida, Ramirez
La,Quir to ,;_Q'
Subject: Report` of `Field Densities
Single -Family Residence
On March 2, 1987, a representati-ve of our frrm performedAens1ty tests on
the.,building pad on the above referenced project. Te's s Were performed at
random lo.cat.ions:'in:iaccordance. with,°ASTM"D 2922=81 and ASTM D 301.7-
78 Nuclear Density Test Procedure. Tests~ were performed as per
authorizatlon:of �B& Cul len fo "Cal ,West.
The estimated locations` -of -the tests are presented ,.cn the- attached. plan
with their results'being summarized -on the attached test report sheet. A
total of three (3) :density tests were performed TestsYresuats indicate
that the mif'6mum" of ninety percent?:(90) relative .,compaction has been
obtained withi,n;the areas tested The=maximum;denstty opt mum moisture
were deterrn.ined :in the laboratory'. in accordance with ASTM- D 1557-78°;
Method D. Test results are as follows:
SoilDescr.iQtion USCS. Maximum Density 0ptimum Moisture
Brown siIty.very fine
sand SM 107— A pcf 14.6%
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1. The�projeCA is located at 54-520 Avenida:Ramirez in La Quinta; CA.
2. Prior to our initial :.arrival` -*.at . the site, the fill =was• placed and.
compacted;
3. The purpose ofs: testing was to: 'observe compliance -wth the minimum.
requirements of `the. City of La Quinta': CAk
The test results summarized ::in this report.present the moisture and
density only at the loca6ons and depths test'ed--,on tiie specified date. The
summarized fie'id.and laboratory test were 'p,erformed in_ -accordance with
engineering` principles .generally accepted` at ,this time _and ' location. No
opinion is expressed as to..the runif6rmity of'.
f the materjal. compaction, nor
adequacy of the material to perform' is intended ;furiction: No guarantee
or warranty. -of the�contractor's":work'is made or implied:
If there are any questions, please. -do not hesitate to°contaet this office.
Respectfully submitted, �pFESSIp�y�
BUENA ENGINEERS,' INC. Reviewed and;Ap DOZF`
TJ HV `n
Tammy J: Hochstetler :J seph R. Venuti
,,C1vil1ng1neer
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Copies: 2 - Cal West
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BUENA ENGINE -,ERS, INC
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REP.ORT.OF'RELATIVE COMPACTIONS'
Job No. 8-17.271.8-P I
CONTRACTOR: _ DATE: May 27, 1987 Report No. 87-5-740
ADDRESS: l JOB B:LOCA.T60N:. La;Quinta, CA
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TEST NO.
DATE
' DES CRIPTIdN'-
ti'M OISTURE
DRY DENSITY
RELATIVE -
MA.%IMUm
TESTED
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IN PLACE
IN PLACE
COM PAC.TION
DENSITY
54-520 Avenida Ramirez
1
3-02-87
Per Plan 2.5 BSG
9.9
1 1 1.5
95
117.1
2
3-02-87
Per Plan 1.0856.
7.5.
1 1 1.4
95.
117.1
3
3-02-87
Per Plan FSG
8.9
113.3
97
117.1
.BSG = Below Subecade
FSG = Finish"SuNrade..
WE CERTIFY THAT THESE TESTS WERE PERFORMED IN CONFbRM4I` CE WITH
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