UTS Job 23418 Report 55 Soil Inspection Report 09-19-2019 Page 1
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Report Date 09-19-2019Soil Inspection Report
Report No.55
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.
Exterior foundation backfilling was performed @ the west side of proposed building 2. The backfill
material used is either onsite generated common fill or onsite processed structural fill. The first 2'
thick lift of material used is onsite generated common fill consisting of F-C gravel and sand, little
silt. The structural fill was used as the second lift (12" thick). It was discussed with the general
and site contractor that structural fill is specified for unbalanced foundation wall backfill and
onsite material does not meet the gradation requirements. Furthermore, the onsite material has an
approximate organic content of 11% and should be amended to meet common fill requirements. Each lift
was compacted utilizing the wacker plate compactor exhibiting stable/firm conditions.
Drainage utilities were installed @ the North side of proposed building 1. CB1 and CB3 were
installed. The structures were set atop a base of ¾" crushed stone. The structures were backfilled
using the same onsite common fill generated during excavation generally consisting of F - C sand and
gravel, little silt with ash, slag wood brick metal Etc. approximately 18" thick lifts were placed and
graded. Each lift was compacted utilizing the wacker ½ ton plate compactor exhibiting stable/firm
conditions.
Pavement sub grading continued @ the west side of building 2. Minor cuts were made to the south
half of the lot and pushed to landscape areas @ the north. The material is onsite urban fill generally
consisting of F - C sand and gravel, little silt with slag, ash, wood brick, metal Etc. Work in this
area remained incomplete on this date.
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5 Richardson Lane, Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-7755 (Voice) 781-438-6216 (Fax)
Report Date 09-19-2019Soil Inspection Report
Report No.55
Distribution Copy Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MA
Contractor Fulcrum Associates
Installation of a hydrant was performed @ the SSW side of building 2. The 6" diameter CLDI piping
was installed and connected to the previously installed tee with all the appropriate parts and
fittings. The hydrant was installed and the piping was bedded in clean imported sand. A boulder was
used as a thrust block. The trench was backfilled using the same material generated during excavation
generally consisting of F - C gravel and sand trace silt. 12 - 18" thick lifts were placed and graded.
Each lift was compacted utilizing the heavy Wacker plate compactor exhibiting stable/firm conditions.
Installation of light pole bases continued on the project. The precast bases were set and backfilled on
this date.
Water main tapping was performed @ the Mason street entrance. Minimal intermittent inspection was
performed within this area on this date.
Inspector Premium Travel
Name Time Hours Time
M. Chace No 8.00 1 Hr(s)
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 09-19-2019
Report No.55
Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MAAttachment