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of their plans and specifications relative to sreotechnical I REA. rES. 'ONSIBIUTY CLAUSES I Issues CLC . LY BORING LOG: 11. D NOT BE SEPARATED Fk. :_ ENGINEERING REPORT Final bonng logs are developed by the geotechnical en- gineer based upon his In': rji�w.atlon c. field logs lassem- bled by site pemonnell and laboratory evaluation of field samples Only final boring logs customarily are Included in geotechnical engineering reports Tfww 1* should not umkr any amumstawes fir Wnirwit for Inclusion in architectural or other design drawings. because drafters may commit errors or omissions in the transfer process Although photo- graphic reproduction eliminates this problem it does nothing to minimize the possibility of contractors misin- terpretating the logs during bid preparation When this occurs. delays. d-sputes and unantic,pated costs are the all -too -frequent result To minimize the likelihood of bonng log misinterpretation. p t contrairors roily aam to Uri conWkr geotetiimu it enonee irg ►r vrt Those who do not provide such access may proceed under the mistaivm impression that simply disclaiming responsibility for the accuracy of subsurface information always insulates them from attendant liability Providing the best available information to contractors helps prevent costly construction problems and the adversarial attitudes which aggravate them to disproportionate scale Because geotechnical engineering is based extertsvvefy on judgement and opinion it is far less exact than other design disciplines This situation has resulted in wholly unwarranted claims being lodged against geotechnical consultants lb help prevent this problem. geotechnical engineers have developed model clauses for use in written transmittals These are mot exculpatory clauses designed to foist the geotet hnical engineers liabilities onto someone else Rather. they are definitive clauses which Identify where the geotechnical engineer's responsibilities begin and end Their use helps all parties involved recognize their individual responsibilities and take appropriate action Some of these definitive clauses are likely to appear in your geotechnical engineering report. and you are encouraged to read them closely Your geotechnical engineer will be pleased to give full and frank answers to your questions OTHER STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO REDUCE RISK Y6ur cnnsulting geotechnical engineer will be pleased to discuss other techniques which can be employed to miti- gate risk !n addition. the Association of Soil and Fcxinda- tion Engineers has developed a vanety of materials which may be beneficial Contact ASFE for a complimentary copy of its publications directory AMC--AATION OF XX AND FOUNDATION ENGNEERS 8811 Colesville Road/Suite 225 Silver Spring. Maryland 20910 301/565-2733