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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExcavation observations and compaction testing — :, ��� ���� � ��tASi CYJ�� Braun Intertec Corporation � � INTERTEC September 18, 2009 Project BL-09-03483 i Christopher Thompson AMEC Geomatrix, Inc. � 14525 Highway 7,Suite 104 Minneapolis, MN 55345-3736 �� Shane Walgamuth �� Shane Homes ';� 3925 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 5 r Minneapolis, MN 55416 i i , � Re: Excavation Observations and Compaction Testing � Farwell Residence 2933 Casco Point Road Orono, Minnesota Dear Mr.Thompson and Mr.Walgamuth: As you authorized, we have completed excavation observations and compaction testing at the above- referenced address. The purpose of the observations was to evaluate the suitability of the natural soils to support the proposed house and engineered fill. The purpose of the compaction testing was to evaluate whether the fill placed below footings was properly compacted to support the proposed house. `� Background The previous house on this lot was removed. After the demolition process was completed and footing excavations for a new house were started, petroleum contamination was encountered. After a series of soil tests were completed, recommendations were made to remove the contaminated soil from below the proposed new house. The excavation needed to remove the contaminated soils only impacted a small part of the house footprint. Excavation Observations The excavation to remove the majority of contaminated soils was completed on September 14, 2009. (The verification of the removal of contaminated soil was not the responsibility of Braun Intertec). The depth of the excavation to remove contaminated soils was extended to an approximate elevation of 938. _ � --1 _. __ _- -_. - - • Pr�,t't�In�� ,��,�rri<<r���,�ui,I �>>i�n����im�tit<<f <��1��n,�n, un<<� 1uS' �- , ' I RECEIVED sE� z� 2oos ame :. CITY OF ORONO Sent Via: ❑ Messenger � U.S. Mail ❑ Overnight Mail Transmittal To: Lyle Oman Project: 15172.000 From: Mark Keefer cc: Tel: (952) 935-1010 Fax: (952) 935-1254 Date: September 23, 2009 Subject: Compaction Report for 2933 Casco Point Road Item Description 1. Excavation Observations and Compaction Testing Report Prepared by Braun Intertec (1 copy) 2. 3. Per you request, enclosed is a copy of the compaction tests performed by Braun Intertec. These results are for the work related to the impacted soil excavation and backfill at the 2933 Casco Point Road site under Land Alteration Permit#2009-00543 issued 8-31-2009. The enclosed compaction results are only valid for the work performed in regards to the impacted soil remediation, and are not related to any additional work that the home builder may perform. The home builder should give the city copies of the compaction testing performed for their work under separate cover. Sincerely yours, AMEC Geomatrix, Inc. ��, �� Mark Keefer, P.G. Project Hydrogeologist Direct Tel.: 952 935 1010 Direct Fax: 952 935 1254 E-mail: mark.keefer@amec.com AMEC Geomatrix, Inc. 14525 Highway 7,Suite 104 Minnetonka, Minnesota USA 55345-3736 Tel (952)935-1010 Fax (952)935-1254 � - • www.amecgeomatrixi nc.com �F[ h C� y ry� tl � � ��;' ,,.'r ����� Braun Infedec Corporation Plwne� 952.9952000 �:z `= 13001 Nompshire Avenve S �ox: 952.9952020 i��.-:,,..<�..<,.zz �����YE� .�--� � Mi�nec olis,MN 55438 Web' brauronlerlec.corn 4�� 5 P tn ,� r�;4�� �`�l �r� �� �°t" �i'r �� Se tember 18 2009 Project BL-09-03483 �� P , � �L�r � _ � Christopher Thompsan � AMEC Geomairix, Inc. ��� 14525 Nighway 7,Suite 104 �� Minneapolis, MN 55345-3736 � �r; r,�,,,, :� , x� Shane Walgamuth �` Shane Homes ��` �1a.�_ ,` 3925�xcelsior Boulevard,Suite S � G,:�- b'�l Minneapolis, MN 55416 t� Re: Excavation Observations and Compaction Testing �a �� fi Farwell Residence � ' 2933 Casco Point Road F�� ,�x-.._ ,_ � . � �'� Orono,Minnesota ,� ��tir r� ��'S�..:>-_.-_ _ Dear Mr.Thompson and Mr.Walgamuth: �r''Y : 3�.`�� . ' . �' As you authorized,we have completed excavation observations and compaction testing at the ,:, above-referenced address. The purpose of the observations was to evaluate the suitability � of the natural sails ta suppart the propqsed hause and engineered fiEl. The purpose af the �� _ compaetion testing was to evaluate whether the fil!placed below footings was praperly �� compatted to support the p�opased house. �S ��` Backgraund i,?� &�'vJ� �`s: The previous house on this tot was removed. Afiter the demolition process was compEeted and �� j'< ' � footing excavations far a new house were started, petroleum contamination was encountered. ' , ��Y 1 ,g>> After a series of soil tests were completed, recornmendations were made to remove the : , r contaminated soi!from below the}�roposed new house. The excavatian needed ta remove the i '� contaminated soils only irnpacted a small part of the house f�otprint. 'z�,,. � ' ��} Excavation Observations ' � ' ��:,�-,;---;: The excavation to remove the majority of cantaminated soils was completed on September 14, � � 2009, (7he verification of the removai of contaminated soil was not the responsibiEity pf Braun � j Intertec). The depth af the excavation to remove contaminated soils was extended to an � I �� ; �� : approxim�ie elevation of 938. � �� t4^'4i:_ � 'r��r, ' ic;,�'��',-'.'.` . �� � �•� Y : � � k�j`� '� Proviaing engineering and environmental snlutians since I957 ; � ; ��� �.-�-:.;::;,,�: AMEC Geomatrix, Inc. Project BL-09-03483 September 18, 2009 Page 2 The proposed basement and lower garage floor was planned at elevation 956.67. Visual observations of the excavation were completed from outside of the excavation. The soils observed in the excavation bottom consisted of glacially deposited sandy lean clay. Based on watching the backhoe complete its work, these soils were judged to be stiff to very stiff. Compaction Testing Imported sand was then used to backfill most of the excavation. The sand was placed in thin lifts with each lift compacted by a remote-controlled vibratory compactor that was lifted into the excavation after each lift was placed. The sand fill was placed in this fashion until it had been placed and compacted to an approximate elevation of 952. On-site sandy lean clay fill was then used to fill the remainder of the excavation up to about elevation 956. Based on the depth of the excavation, we recommended that the fill placed in this excavation be compacte�+to a minimum of 98 percent of the standard Proctor dry density (ASTM D 698). We also recommended that most of the material used to fill the excavation consist of clean sand. This was to limit the amount of potential settlement that deep fills (greater than 10 feet thick) can experience. To evaluate the density of the engineered fill that had been placed, density tests were taken in the sand and clay fill. As you review the compaction test results, you will note that some of the tests taken in ihe clay fill initially failed to meet minimum density requirements. These areas were re-compacted and then retested. The tests, or retests, taken met or exceeded 98 percent of the standard Proctor dry density. The compaction and Proctor test results are attached to this report for your review. Conclusions Based on the results of our visual observations, it is our opinion that the natural soils observed in the bottom and sidewalls of this excavation are suitable for the proposed house. However, we did not observe the soils in the remainder of the house excavation. Based on the results of the compaction tests, it appears that the engineered fill placed below footings and basement floor slabs has been properly compacted and suitable for foundation and floor slab support. Even though mostly sand fill was used to fill this excavation, the fill soils could experience some settlement,estimated to be �to 1/2 inch. As the house �oads are incrementally applied, the sand fill will adjust almost immediately. Therefore, we recommend that the finish work be delayed until the framing and roofing has been substantially complete. !�JTEI:TE�: AMEC Geomatrix, Inc. Project BL-09-03483 September 18, 2009 Page 3 Remarks If you have any questions about this report, please contact Henry Vloo at 952.995.2238 or Gregg Jandro at 952.995.2270. Sincerely, BRAUN INTER7EC CORPORATION Professional Certification: I hereby certify that this plan, specificati�n or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. .//�� ```���`�����F•��NHF�''�. �!��iN� �� �5,��• • • s��•,,�; ` e. .�y � Henry Vloo, PE =G;FfENRY VL00,pE;ac= Associate—Senior Engineer yy; 21�40 �_� License Number: 21140 v'' '�� :c�: :.�a` i��r, ����� ��o,��\,`� Reviewed by: ��y��i�,�,�ESS�QNP�``�� �\ � e g R.J ro, PE, PG Principal Engineer,Vice President Attachments: Compaction Test Results 1 through 17 Proctor Curves P-01 through P-03 � \! �r ' � �- B ��V N I'ield Compaction Tests c������: rra����: I N T E RT E C lest Alethod:ASTM U 6938 AMEC Cicumatrix, Inc. 13(,_�9_�;qK; 14525 Ilighwuy 7 f�arwell Rcsidcncc Report I�ate: 9/16/U9 Suitc t04 2933 Casco Poittl [Zuad � MIIIRCI{70I15, MN i5343 Oronu.�3N General Proctor Data Field Test nuta Sj�eciJicatiuirs/Re.�utts C)ptimum Maxiinwzi }Zclativc Min.Spec. Retes� Test Soil Moislurc llcnsity In Place In Place Ury Prohe Depth Compaction C�nmpaction Tcs[[ll UC Date Soil ID Classification (%) (pcf) �1oisturc�;, Ucnsiry(pc� (in) ('%,l �g,,,� Cbnuncnts(scc kcy) I 9%14/Q9 f'-(?1 SP 14.2 ]1 I.Z G.6 IU9.0 12 9� yg �1 2 9/14/Q4 Y-DI SP 14.2 !I 1.2 q.9 1 I(I.5 12 y9 yg ,� 3 9114/09 I'-0t SP 14.2 t I 1.2 4.6 109J l2 99 yg ,1 4 9l14/09 P-01 SP I�.? III? 4.9 kl)9.3 12 9S 9!t q � 9,�14l09 P-OI SY 14.2 111.2 5.0 i09.0 12 9:{ 9R n 6 9.!IS/U9 I'-Ol SP 14.2 111.2 S.l 109.3 12 93 98 p 7 9l15/U9 P-01 SP 14.2 111.' S.1 III.G ]2 100 93 �1 Q 9/IS/09 P-03 CL 1G.R 104.5 IG 7 t06.G 02 93 98 n Ill Tcst Loaition Elcvation Retcrencc Gau�e SN Ficld"feclinician I 5tructural Fill:Iitulding I'ad,38'S.30'6 of N��'corner of housc 94 t 37070 !lohan.Derck I. Z Struct�ral FiIL' f3uilding P�ici,36'S.28'L uI�NW comer of housc 9d2 i12 27(170 ]lohau.I)crck L 3 Structural Fill: k3uildi��e f'ad.3;i'S.33'G of N1�'corncr of housc 944 ?7(17U lioban,lJcrck! 4 titructwal I�iiL t3uilding Pad,37'S,Zfi'L'of NW corncr of housc 94G Z707U I lohan,I)ctck I. 5 Structural Fifl:L3uilding Pad,39'S,30'�:oCNW carncr of housc 94S 27070 lioban,L)crek L G Structural I�ill: Building Y�id,31'S,24'E of NW cur�ier of housc 95p 27070 ffoban,I�crek l. 7 Structural Pill: E3uilding Pad,43'S,3l'G of N W corner uf house 952 2707(1 l Iohan,!)erek l S Structural Fill: Eiuilding Pad,2S'S,2`3'G of t��'V corner of house 953 2707U klahan.I)crek L. Key: .�—'Test resulls comply with specificatiuns !3 7est results du iiot comp(y with specificxtio�is C - I l'Sl[CSl1IlS COIllE)IY R'tl}l:llf-�'oids specifications *"1 ests are"Direct Transmission"(�tethod A)unless probe ciepth nuted as"F3S" Ver 3.0 Confidential and Propietary Page I of 3 B R A U N Field Com�action Tests c�'�°�: r�����<<: I N T E RT E C �`�e�`Me`�°�:�ST"'°�y3g AMEC Geumatrix,Inc. BL-09-034R3 145?5 Highway 7 ra�k�cll Rcsidencc Rcport�ale: 9/1G/U9 Suile 104 2933 Casro Poinl Rouel � Minncapolis,MN 553�3 Orono. MN Ge�teral Practor 1)ata Fie(cl Te.��t Datu S�)CClf1L'Q[!O/15'�RPS![Il,l' Optimwn Maximun� Rclativc hiin.Spec. Ketest Test $��� b1oishire Uensity In f'lace In Place Dry Yrobe Depth Compaction Cnntpaction Test lD OI Date Soif[D C{assification (%) ° (`%1 ('%1 Y1 (pcn MaisEure /o Dcnsity(Pc� (in) Conunent;(sce kc 9 9115l09 P-03 CL 16.3 103.5 I8.8 lU;.(1 12 95 yg l; 10 9 9/IS/09 P-03 CL 16.3 Ii1�.5 18.9 103.3 12 95 yg I; I I �)/I S/09 Y-03 CL I G.S 108.5 17.9 105.5 I Z 97 9R t; f 2 l I 9/I S/09 Y-U3 CL 1 G.8 !0�.� 17.5 107.0 12 99 98 � 13 10 9/15/09 P-03 CL I G.S ]0;�.5 17.1 103.3 I Z I UO 9R ,q ]4 9/I S(Q9 P-03 CL I 6.8 I tl�.5 I R.I 107.4 12 J9 9ti �� I S 9,'!5/Q9 P-03 �'L 16.8 I�)S.5 I S.1 1�7.�i I Z 99 9R q IG 9/15;U9 P-U3 CL 16.$ IU8.5 17.G IOG.6 12 yR 9� ,� IU "1'est Locatioti Elevation ReE�erence Cau��e SN Field l'ed�nician 9 Structural Fill: Building Pad,41'S,25'L of NW comer of house 9S5 270711 I ioban,t)erek L 10 Stn�ctural f�ill: Building Pad,41'S,25'E of NW comer of hotise 455 �7070 I loban.1)erek 1. I I Structuraf l�ill: l�uilding Pad,i5'S,20'G of�N�'comcr of�housc �}S4 27070 I loban.1)crck I. 12 Structural Fill:L3uildin�Pad,3S'S,20'E of MV corner ol house 95q 270711 I loban,I)crck I. 13 Structural PiIL 13uilding Pad.41'S,25'G of NW corncr of Itousc 955 27070 I lubxn,Uc�ck L 14 Slructural FiIL Building f'ad,40'S, 1�'E of NW curncr of housc 9�5 27U70 f[obau,llcrek l. I S Slructural Fill: f3uilding Yad,30'S,26'L of NW comer of Iwusc 955 37U70 [fohan.I)crck I. Ib Structuraf Fill: Buikding Pad,25'S. 14'E uf�N�1'corner of house 955 U2 27(170 l lul�an,I)�-rek I. Key: A-TeSt results comply���itii specifications B=Tcst results do not comply��'ith specific�tions C-"l�csi results comply N•ith air-�•oids specifications 'Tests are"Uirec�Tr,msmission°(Method A)unless probe depth notcd as"13S" Ver 3 0 Con(idential and Propietary Page 2 of 3 B R A U N Field Compaction Tests Clicnt: Pro}ect: ( N T E RT E C �est hlethod ASTM l�G938 AMGC Geomatrix,Inc. E3L-09-0342{3 14535 Highway 7 Farwell Kesidcnce lZcpvrt Datc: 9/IG/09 Suitc 10� 2933 Casco f omt Ru�ul ` Mi��neapolis,MN 55343 Orono, MN Gefieral Proctor Data Fre/d"fesl Data Spcciftculion.c/Re.crdts Optimum Maximun: Relati��e Min.Spec. Retest Cest $p�� Moisture Uensity In Place (n Ylace Dry Probe Depth Compaction Compactiun Test lll Of I)ate Soil (D Classilication (%) (pct� Mossture%� DensitY(pc� (iit) (g;al [".,,) Cunmicnt.l•���cy) l7 y/l5l09 P-Oi CL 16.fi 108.5 16.3 IUS.S l2 100 �)2t ,� ID Test Location Ele��.itiun Reference Gauge SN l�ield l echuician 17 Structural Fftl:l3uilding Pad,33'S.22'E of N\'��corncr of liousc 95G 27070 lloba�ti,I)rrck L Key: A—Test resul�s comply ti ith specificaiinns ; �' Ci—�l est resulls do nat comply�vitli speciCcations �}`L%l,Z,t.i, tP � _<:"`. C I est results cumply�vith air-voids specitications - Vloo,Henry ,�. I approve(he document Sep 16 2009 fests arc"l�ircct'Cransmiss�on"(Melhod A)unless probe deplh nuted as"BS" ver 3.0 Confidential and Propietary Page 3 of 3 Moisture-Density Relationship 114 ' ' _ _. _ _ .._ _. - � ._ ._ � ! _.._ _ - -.._ - - - --�--- : -_ � --- ! i _ ._ . 1 -�--- -- � - -- — -, � , � i , , — ,--- � — — -- - -_ __:_ ._ - -- ------...-------. i , i � � � � i , , • _ .�---- --- -- � ---- ----—T- �----— - - -__--, _ 112 ' � � ! i � ' I ; i ! I —,-i—�—= - ?--t—�-- - ,----- � � -�--�- , ��--r-- ._.� + ' I - " ' , ' - �� II , , � � ' � � i i � � _ � � � , � ; ;— �,;—+—;— ' - � � i i —�—� ' , — .-r-- ; �---�-- i '—� 11 o I ^ � ' � , � � I —�--- � i , � � , � ' ' � �' ' � i i � � ' ! ' I ; � � a � � I � � I ! � ; � I � ' i � I � � I � I � _I I� ' � I � I ' I� � ( -,-- ---}--�—�—� --�---�—}� —, z �,' , ' j i i � , ! ' j ; ; ' o , , 108 � � � � � ( I � i � ; � � I � � i I i ! � ; � ; I i ; I I � ! I i � � I � `t—_+_— � i � , — i � � � ' i � i I � i � , i i I �' __ , ; i �_. 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Remarks: Project: Farwell Residence Orono, MN Specific Gravity was assumed Ii�' j 1-M • Source: Sample No.: P-O] �9�A;09 sRauNw INTERTEC Moisture-Density Relationship 322 � ' j , � - - - -� - -__ . . __ . --- -_ _��— __._ _ _ _. � � -i, - ---- i - - -- - --i - -�- , - � ------ ----- •--! - -- ____-_ _ � , � . , i , j I � � '_ = -----�_ , _�-- 1 --- � ----_., _.- ----- - i. , i , ' � i f ' � � I �I � I 120 j I i ' � i � � � � , , , , _1.�!--�--- ---.-- -- .-_ ---- - , , --i ;-- � �� � f { �-� � j � ! i � I � I ! , ---T - - i , i I � I I i I � � f _ -�-�---. _ __�_, _�_ _� ---;---�-�-- 1- � i � II i � I � I-j I � —�--I- -------� , 1 � 118 � ' I � � ; i � � � I I � i i I 'i I i I i � i i c� I i i �' 1 �._ � i ' I. �..1_ � ��. 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No.200 SP 2.65 1 TEST RESULTS MATERIAL DESCRIRTION Maximum dry density= 119.2 pcf Poorly Graded Sand with Gravel,fine-coarse grained,brown Optimum moisture= 12.7 °/, Project lVo.: BL-09-03483 Client: AMEC Geomatrix,lnc. Remarks: Project: Panaell Residence Orono,MN Specific Gravity�ras assumed HV 1-K • Source: Sample No.: P-02 918i09 s Rau N� INTERTEC Moisture-Densifiy Relationship 111 ' �� �- � --t- - -- - - - -- - ---;-- _.. .-?--�--, � � '� � ------ -, _.--- � - -1- ---� -- ---- --•-- —— . � - � - - � , � _ .�_.__. ...-- ----^--�-- --- -T- -t— —. ._. � ._�_ ' I � � , , , . .. _ .. _..__... _._..— _ - � I _,_�._.._---._�---'--- � --' _. -.'.- -' . --. .. . ._.-_�_-1- '-_ —L 109 i I � I - - - i i i i ; , - - - , , i �- .- �� , , i � � � � � i i , i � � I I i , � ', � � ! i � i I i � � ' i � ' ��-j-^ '--�- — - -- 1 +- � � i _ � ^I I � ' _._._� - -- i � � , � -"1 T" � � i j , 107 ' ' � I i i � I , � �I ' I ' i—I�_.'� I �_�� I' I ' ;, ; � ; � I I ' � � I I` i� �I I � I? � i + � i i I i � I�l � � � � i � � � ' t ; � � L��_._ �� -� i � I � i I � i I i i , ; z' ' - -- I ' � � � j_� � �� I � _;�; o � , ; , 105 , � I I I I , � , , ! i �; � I I ' i I� I I I i I I � I j i i ! � j j I � i I i I 1 i I ' ; . —�-___. , I I ; I _I I -� ' � � ;� ''' I I I _ I I i i ! ± ' i '� � I � TI � � I_ ' , I � � ' � I , i ! � � ' �I � ' � � ; i i � i --- I I ' ; f i '� � ,—j-__� ; ; I i - 103 � � � � � � � � � i , i i i � I ' ; � , ' � , , � � i I i I i I ZAV for ' i I I i t i II - i i I , I � Sp.G, _ --•— ---r--- �—. � i i — `� � 2.65 �I~ � , � � � , . �I I I I " _t—- ' _.�� --+---t--- � - -� � I � '1 '� ! ,� I -, -� +--� �-i - � � -� i --, � � i � � j ! i 1�� I I I —t � I I � �I I I � I 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 Water content, °/a Test specification: .4STM D 698-07e1 Method A Standard Elevl Classification Nat. S G. LL pi %> %< Depth USCS AASHTO Moist. p� No.4 No.200 CL "l.(5 3.0 TEST RESULTS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION Maximum dry density= I OS.S pcf Sandy Lean Clay,broti•n Optimum�noisture= l 6.8 % Project No.: BL-09-03�83 Client: AMEC Gcomatrix, [nc. Remarks: Project: Farwell Residence Orono, MN Specific Gravity was assumed F.�V Site • Source: Sample No.: P-03 9/8i09 sRauNW INTERTEC