UTS Job 23418 Report 68 Soil Inspection Report 10-08-2019 Page 1
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Report Date 10-08-2019Soil Inspection Report
Report No.68
Distribution Copy Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MA
Contractor Fulcrum Associates
WEATHER:Overcast 50°
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 within the northern limits (Utility rooms) of building 1.
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
previously placed processed gravel structural fill or urban fill containing wood, ash, brick, slag etc.
The excavation generally fell on the transition. 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. The gravel structural fill over burden was used as backfill along column line 1
or stockpiled nearby for future re use as foundation backfill. The material was placed in a single 12 -
16" thick lift and compacted utilizing the wacker plate compactor exhibiting stable/firm conditions.
Installation of water utility services was completed @ the west side of building 1. The piping was
installed through the wall penetrations and sealed to the foundation with link seal. All appropriate
materials were used including mechanical joint fittings, threaded rod, solid sleeves, friction clamps
and welded flange risers. Backfilling was not performed on this date.
Rough grading was performed for proposed pavement areas. The majority of base course material was
previously placed. The material used is 1.5" reprocessed material from the Caruso pit in Revere, MA.
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5 Richardson Lane, Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-7755 (Voice) 781-438-6216 (Fax)
Report Date 10-08-2019Soil Inspection Report
Report No.68
Distribution Copy Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Street
Salem, MA
Contractor Fulcrum Associates
Minor cuts and fills were made utilizing the Deere bulldozer. The surface was compacted utilizing the
IR 10 ton drum roller exhibiting stable/firm conditions.
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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Report Date 10-08-2019
Report No.68
Job Number 23418
Project Halstead Salem Station, 72 Flint Stree
Salem, MAAttachment