Report of Geotechnical Investigation

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i I Re ort of Geotechni I In p ca vestigation . . ( RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 701 Dickey Lake Drive Orono, Minnesota July 31 , 2005 A�ilied Project 05039 . . INTRODUCTION Findings, conclusions and recommendations are reported here for the above geotechnical investigation performed by Allied Test Drilling Company. The investigation was made with respect to generally applicable engineering practice at this time within the geographic area. The investigation was performed generally according to the scope of our oral service proposal. Karen Pugh orally authorized the investigation. The report is for exclusive use by Patrick and Karen Pugh and other authorized parties. The investigation is limited to: • Subsurface exploration and soil boring logs • Construction considerations � • Excavation and earthwork method • Foundation and ground floor slab • Waterproofing method � • Lateral earth pressure design parameters THE PROJECT Our understanding of the project is based conversations with Ms. Mini Ryerson of Edina Realty Company in Wazata, Minnesota. The project calls for construction of a residential building. The following conditions are assumed to prevail with respect to the site and project plannir�g, design and construction of the building: • A residential building will be constructed on the lot. The building will be wood-framed with a full-depth basement. The floor grade of the basement will about 6 feet below the existing ground surface grade across the building footprint. • Grading to develop final ground surface grades surrounding the building will deviate from existing ground surface grades across the buildable area of the lot by up to 3 feet.