003384 (SFD) Compaction Report87-11-767
Pine Creek Development:
51-=625 Eisenhower :Dri.ve
La Quinta, CA .92253_ ..
Project: `�A.yenda Ramirez ...
La .Qu;nta,:CA
Subject: Report of Field Densities
Single Family�.Residence .'
On October 30, 1987;. a representative_'of our -firmperformed. density tests in the fill
for a house pad on th--,above referenced.*;project. Tests were=performed at random
locations in ,accordance?with.AST M -D.'2922--,81.-and ASTM .D 3017-78 Nuclear Density
Test. Procedure. Tests were performed as. per authorization of Kathy Cohen of Pine
Creek Development.
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 one (1) density
test was performed, Test results -indicate that a minimum of :ninety (90) percent.of
relative compaction hasp been obtainedwi'thin the areas tested. The Maximum density -
Optimum 'moisture curve` was determined 'in the laboratory in accordance with ASTM D
1557-78, Method A `or C.. Test results. are as follows:
Soil Description USCS Maximum -Densi1. ty=Optimum Moisture
Dark brown very fine to
fine sand, with traces
.of gravel SP 115 .,1 pcf 11.8.%
VENTURA
. (805) 642-6727
BAKERSFIELD SANTA BARBARA
(805) 327-5150 (805) 966-9912
LANCASTER
(805) 948-7538
BERMUDA:DU,NES SAN LUIS OBISPO
(6.119)'345-1588 (805) 544-6187
This firm did not perform a s.oils:investigation, did. not conduct any tests to determine
the general condition; adequacy.or stability of .soils on the property, nor did it observe
the backfillinf or compacting operationswhich were already completed :at the time our
personnel were called to -the site,, 7 -he only. services., performed were the specific
moisture and density tests ;summarized .inths report.. These test results provide only
limited information - about the surface materials observed at .the locations and depths
tested and' cannot -be.,. relied' upon' for - information about subsurface conditions or
compaction, .or to :determine. the` appropriateness of any design .or construction of
improvements on the 7site. No inspection was,.mAde. of the .:contractor's work and no
guarantee nor .warranty of that work -in backfilling or .compaction of the soils on the
site is made or implied.
If there are any questions, please do not he.sitate'to contact this office.
Respectfully submitted,
BUENA ENGINEERS, INC..
Douglas F. Spielmann
DFS/RMB/ms
X-22 COMP
Copies: 2 - Pine Creek Development
2 - City of La Quinta
2 - PS file
1 - VTA file
Reviewed and.Approved
Richard W. Beard
Geotechnical Engineer
BU'ENA 'ENGINEERS, INC.
Job No. B7=0194 -P2
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CONTRACTOR: _ .. .DATE: 1-.'lIl'9/8.7 Report NO. 87-11-767
ADDRESS: JOB & LOCATION: 54-775 Avenida Ramirez
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DATE
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DRY DENSITY
RELATIVE
MAXIMUM
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COMPACTION
DENSITY '
1
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22.8..
98.5
86
115.1
2
10/28/87
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12.5
104.3
90
115.1
..3 .:
10/30/87
Retest #1
13.7:
104.2
90
115.1
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Pine Creek Development
51-625 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta,:CA .92253
Project: 54-775 .Avenida Ramirez
La Quinta, SCA
Subject: Report of Field Densities
Single Family Residence
On October 30; 1987, a representative -.of•.our firm performed density tests in the fill
for a house,.:pad on the above referenced .project. Tests were.. performed at random
locations in accordance with ASTM D- 2922=81 and ASTM D'5,01,7-78 Nuclear Density
Test Procedure. Tests were performed as per authorization . of Kathy Cohen of Pine
Creek Development.
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.one (1) density
test was performed. Test results indicate ' th'at ;a minimum of :ninety (90) percent of
relative compaction has been obtained within,;the areas tested. The Maximum density -
Optimum moisture curve was determined in the. laboratory in accordance with ASTM D
1557778, Method A or C. Test results ar.e as follows:
Soil Description
Dark brown very fine to
fine sand, with traces
of gravel
USCS
SP
VENTURA
(805) 642-6727
BAKERSFIELD SANTA BARBARA
(805) 327-5150 (805) 966-9912
Maximum Density -Optimum Moisture
115.1 pcf .11.8%
LANCASTER
(805) 948-7538
BERMUDA DUNES SAN LUIS OBISPO
(619).345-1588 (805) 544-6187
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November 1.9 =1987 B7 -0194-P2-
87-11-767
1. The.#oject is located.at 54 7:75 Avenida Ramirez,.LA Quinta,.California.
2. Prior to :our.:arrival at :the site the`gradi:ng, of the fill had been completed and had
been reworked.
3. The purpose of testing",,.. ..was to..' observe .'::compliance with the minimum
requirements of the City of L,a Quinta, Califorriia.
LIMITATIONS
This firm did not perform a soilsr-inv.estigation, did not conduct any tests to determine
the general condition, :adequacy or stability of soils on the property,, nor did it observe
the backfillinf or compacting- operations which were already completed at the time our
personnel were called to. the site: The..only: services .performed, were the specific
moisture and.density tests summarized 1n this report. These .test results .provide only
limited information about the surface materials observed.at,.the locations and depths
tested and cannot be , relied upon -..f or information about subsurface conditions or
compaction, or to determine
the .appropriateness of any- design or construction of
improvements on the site. No inspee'tion; was made of the contractor's work and no
guarantee nor warranty of that _wor.k'in backfilling or compaction of the soils on the .
site ismade or implied.
If there are any..:questions, please do not hesitate to contact thisoffice.
Respectfully submitted,
BUENA ENGINEERS, INC.
Douglas F. Spielmann
DFS/RMB/ms
X-22 COMP
Copies: 2 - Paine Creek Development
2 - City of La Quinta
2 - PS file
1 - VTA file
Reviewed and A'pp,?oved
Richard.,;M. Beard
Geotechnical Engi
BUENA' EN-GINEERS, INC.
Job No. B7 -0194-P2
Report No. 87-11-767
ADDRESS: Jos a LOCATION,: 54.-775 Avenida Ramirez
TEST NO.
DATE
�D ESCR IPJION'� -
,°l° MOISTURE.
DRV DENSITY
RELATIVE
MAXIMUM.
TESTED
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IN PLACE
IN PLACE
COMPACTION
DENSITY
1
10/28/87
Per Plan 2.0 -BSG
22.8
98.5
86
115.1
2
10/28/87
'Per Plan FSG
12.5
104.3
90
115.1
3
10/30/87
Retest #1.
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90
115.1
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