002811 (SFD) Compaction Report',Buena w�gneers, hco
AN EARTH SYSTEMS, INC. COMPANY
1731-A WALTER STREET
March 18, 1987
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA 93003
RECEIVED APR
(805) 642-6727
B -17052-P1
87-3-757
Starr Construction
655 N. Palm Canyon.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Project: 53-755 & 53-775 Avenida Alverado, 52-641 & 52-661
Avenida Bermudas, 54-025 & 54-045 Avenida Carranza
54-225 &'54-245 Avenida Herrera, 54=365 & 52.;E605'
Aven ird:a R:am freT ,
La Quinti, CA
Subject: Report of Field Densities
House' Pads
Between January 12, through January 23, 1.987, a representative of our
firm performed density tests on the various residential building pads on
the above referenced project. Tests were performed at random locations in
accordance with ASTM' D 2922. 8.1 and ASTM D 3017-78 'Nuclear Density
Test Procedure. Tests were performed as per authorization of Starr
Construction.
The estimated locations of the tests are presented on the attached plan
with their results.being.summarized on the attached test report sheet. A
total of twenty-one (21) density tests were performed. Tests results
indicate that a .rn;inimurn of ninety percent (90 )-relative :compaction has
been obtained within -the .areas tested, with the ekeptiont'.of test No, 17.'
The maximum . dens ity-opti"mum moisture were determined in the
laboratory in accordance with ASTM D 1557-78, Method A or C. Test
results are as follows:
Soil Description USCS Maximum Density -Optimum Moisture
Tan fine to med].um sand SM 1 10.4 pcf 12.60
Light brown fiiie,10
coarse sand with gravel• SP/SM 1 123.3 pcf 10.1 0
Light brown fine>':to
coarse sand with gravel
and stonesSP/SM 128.7 pcf- 11.0%
VENTURA LANCASTER
(805)`642-6727 (805) 948-7538
BAKERSFIELD SANTA BARBARA. PALM SPRINGS SAN LUIS OBISPO
(805)327-5150 (806)9664912 (619)328-9131 (805)544-6187
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The house `pads. are located at, various lQcations in the City of La
Quinta, CA.
Pq- o'r to our arrival at the sites, they were brought to grade and
compacted.,.
The contractor was informed by the City of La Quinta that the: building
pad .at 54-225 Avenida Herrera was not required to have compaction
test.
On January 27., 1987 this information was passed onto Buena
Engineers, Inc, therefore we di'd:not retest No. 17 ('54-225 Avenida_
Herrera).
The purpose of testing was to observe compliance with the minimum
requirements of the City of La Quinta, CA.
The test results summarized in -this report present the moisture and
density ^nly at the legations end denths1psted..on the specified dates. The
sui-nr-nai-ized field.,and laboratory tests were performed in accordance with
engineering principa-es general].y.' accepted at this time and location. No
opinion..is expressed as.,.to the -uniformity of the material,. compaction, nor
adequacy of the inat'eria] to perform Its intended function. No guarantee.
or warranty of the contractor's work.i.s. made or implied.
If there are any, questions., please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Respectfully submitted,
BUENA ENGINEERS, INC.
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Brett L. -Anderson
BLA/JRV/th
Copies: 2- Starr Construction
2- City of La Quinta, h
2- PS File
2 - VTA File.
Reviewed and Appr
Joseph R. Venuti
Civil Engineer
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REPORT OF RELAT:I,VE'COMPACTION$
Job No. B -17052-P 1
DATE: Mach 1'8, 1987 Report No. 87-3-757
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TEST NO.
DATE
TESTED
- DESCRIPTION
tit MtOISTURE
IN PLACE
DRY DENSITY
IN PLACE
.RELATIVE
COMPACTION
MAXIMUM
DENSITY
52-641 & 52=661- Aveni'da.;Bermudas-
1
1-12-87
Per Plan 10 BFG
16.8
105.9
96
110.4
2
1-12-8.7
Per Plan FG
12.5
102.0
92
110.4
3
1-12787
Per Plan 0.5 BFG
7.0
103.3
95
110.4
4
1-12-87
Per Plan FG
17.3
107.9
98.
110.4
53-755 & 53=775 Avenida Almerado .
5
1-13-87
Per Plan ' 0 S BFG
1 f.,9
100.1
91
110.4
6
1-13-87
Per Plan )'.:0 BFG
12.4
100.3
95
110.4
7
1-13-87
Per.Plan 0,5. BFG
5:5
108.0
98
110.4
8
1-13-87
Per -Plan 10 6FG
1 1.1°
102.3
93
110.4
54-025 &-54-045 Avenida- Carranza
9
1-14-87
Per Plan' FG
17.6;
100.8
91
110.4
10
1-14-87
Per Plan 0.5 BFG
12.84
101.7
92
110.4
11
1-14-87
Per Plan FG
16.5`
100.6
91
110.4
12
1-14-87
Per Plan 0:5 BFG
17.91
101.5
92'
110.4
54765. Aven.�daRami:r�e
13
1-21-87
Per Plan O S BFG
4.9.
125.1
97
128.7
14
1-21-87
Per Plan FG
6.0`
126.1
98
128.7
..54-365'Avenida.Ramirez,', `
15
1-21-87
Per Plan .',FG
16.1
100.5
91
110.4
16
1-21-87
Per Plan : O.S BFG
13.8
105.6
96
110.4
WE CERTIFY THAT THESE TESTS WERE PERFORMED IN CONFORMANCE WITH
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