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A Mr. Rich Kiemen 2 March 30, 1999 GME Project No. 8216 occurring brown and gray mottled silty clay with traces of sand. We recommended that the foundations rest upon the natural soils. We observed loaded tandem-axle trucks traversing over the subgrade soil, indicating no deflection and approximately 1/2 inch to 1 inch of rutting. Based on our observations, it is our opinion that these soils are suitable for slab support or placement of fill for slab support . We observed and tested foundation base soils for the perimeter footings using a Static Cone Penetrometer (SCP) . The base soils consisted of naturally-occurring brown and gray mottled silty clay. In our opinion, the base soils are suitable for support of the design bearing pressure of 2, 000 pounds per square foot at the times, locations, and elevations tested. We observed and tested foundation base soils for the interior column pads using a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) . The base soils consisted of newly compacted brown sand over the naturally-occurring silty clay. In our opinion, the base soils are suitable for support of the design bearing pressure of 2 , 000 pounds per square foot at the times, locations, and elevations tested. Reinforcing Steel Observations We observed the reinforcing steel installation during construction of the footings . We observed that the correct number, type, size, and configuration of reinforcing steel bars were placed in accordance with the project plans and specifications . We also observed that the steel appeared to generally be placed at the required embedment depth within the forms for proper concrete coverage . Concrete Testing We performed laboratory compressive strength testing on concrete cylinders cast by the contractor' s personnel . The test results are forwarded on a weekly Concrete Strength Reports . In reviewing the seven-day test results, it is our opinion that the required compressive strength will be met at 28 days . Additional test data will be forwarded as they become available. Masonry Testing We performed laboratory compressive strength testing on corefill cylinders cast by the contractor' s personnel . The test results are forwarded on our weekly Masonry Strength Reports . In reviewing the seven-day test results, it is our opinion that the required compressive strength will be met at 28 days . Additional test data will be forwarded as they become available . GME CONSULTANTS,INC.