UTS Job 23418 Report 50 Soil Inspection Report 09-13-2019 Page 1
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Report Date 09-13-2019Soil Inspection Report
Report No.50
Distribution Copy Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MA
Contractor Fulcrum Associates
WEATHER:Partly cloudy 60-70°
TIME:7:00 AM
CONTACT:Bob Levesque of Fulcrum Associates
PURPOSE:Observe earthwork construction
EQUIPMENT:Deere 450C, 380G, 75G & 992E Excavator, Wacker DPU 6555 & 200Lb. Plate
Compactors, CAT 980 & 950 Loaders & IR Pro Pac 110 Series 10 ton Drum
Roller
TEST METHOD:Sand Cone Nuclear Densometer
TITLE:Inspector Staff Engineer EngineerX
OBSERVATIONS:
This report follows a site visit to observe/test the earthwork for: Footing trench excavation.
Footing trench excavation was performed for the perimeter foundation and elevator pit within the
SSW limits of proposed building #1 (see sketch). The trench was excavated to design elevation utilizing
the Deere 450 excavator equipped with a flat cutting edge (flared teeth) to minimize sub grade
disturbance. Ground improvements were previously completed in this area by installing GCC deep
foundation elements. The elements were previously excavated to design cutoff elevation. The area was
over excavated a minimum 6" below design BOF elevation to provide a cushion/base of material between
the elements and the footing. All GCC elements were carefully located and exposed during excavation.
The sub grade soil in this area is either tannin bark or urban fill containing wood, ash, brick, slag
etc. The excavation falls on the strata transition from urban fill to tannin bark. Some GCC elements
were discovered to be too high. The respective piers were saw cut and chipped to design elevation (6"
below BOF elevation). A layer of mirafi 160 filter fabric was placed atop the sub grade. A 6 - 12"
thick layer of ¾" crushed stone was placed and graded. The surface of the stone was compacted utilizing
the heavy plate compactor exhibiting stable/firm conditions. Excavation remained incomplete for the
elevator pit. Due to the presence of groundwater, a de watering sump was established and continuous de
watering was performed throughout the weekend.
Inspector Premium Travel
Name Time Hours Time
M. Chace No 8.00 1 Hr(s)
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5 Richardson Lane, Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-7755 (Voice) 781-438-6216 (Fax)
Report Date 09-13-2019Soil Inspection Report
Report No.50
Distribution Copy Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MA
Contractor Fulcrum Associates
REVIEWED BY:Chuck Fraser
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cc:Fulcrum Associates Bob Levesque
Fulcrum Associates Brad Scott
Fulcrum Associates Darrin Standish
DMS Design Sid Silveira
DMS Design Dan Skolski
City of Salem Steve Cummings
Veitas & Veitas Linas Dabrila
DSF Group Paul Bowie
DSF Group Benjamin Greene
Fulcrum Group Patricia Dwyer
UTS Matt Chace
DSF Flint Salem LLC Dimitri Kourtis
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5 Richardson Lane, Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-7755 (Voice) 781-438-6216 (Fax)
Report Date 09-13-2019
Report No.50
Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MAAttachment