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Field Density Tests of Compacted Soils Method D-6938
Client: Mel-Ry Construction Date: July 1, 2015
Address: 10967 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Order #: 15-1238
Project: Proposed Single Family Home Permit #:
Address: 10725 S. Ocean Drive, Lot 327, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Tech: KP
Area Tested: Building Pad Compaction Req.: 95%
Material Type: Pale Brown Sand with Shell & Rock
Proctor Method: ASTM D-1557
Test
#
TEST LOCATION
Probe
Depth
Elev.
Moist
%
Dry
Density
PCF
Proctor
Value
PCF
Optimum
Moisture
%
Compaction
Pass
1
At NE Area of Lot
12"
FG
7.5
106.4
111.4
10.9
95.5%
Yes
2
At Center of Lot
12"
FG
6.2
105.9
111.4
10.9
95.1 %
Yes
3
At SW Area of Lot
12"
FG
6.5
107.4
111.4
10.9
96.4%
Yes
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Remarks: See Reverse Side (Page 2 of 2) for Disclaimer
This is a Compaction Test o
Legend for Elevation:
PR = Proofroll 1,2,3 = 1st, 2nd, 3rd Lift
SL = Springline FL = Final Lift
a .'
if ci tion of Soil'Bearing Capacity.
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SG = Subgrade BG = Below Grade Federal Engineering &"Testing, Inc.
BC = Basecourse BOF = Bottom of Footing r Florida Reg. No. 5939.4
TOP = Top of Pipe FG = Finished Grade J' Certificate of Authorization #5471
As a mutual protection to clients, the public and ourselves, all reports are submitted as the confidential propeity`of clients, and authorization for publication of statements,
conclusions or extracts from or regarding our reports is reserved pending our written approval..A density test deter,i s,thq,degree of compaction of the tested layer of material
only. A density does not replace a soil bearing capacity determination. After laying dormant for a period of 90 days of after heavy iain/storms, retesting must be performed on
this work.
on the top 12" of the pad and is not a
Submitted; by:
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Compacted Soils Method D-6938 Disclaimer
Pursuant to your request, Federal Engineering & Testing, Inc. (FET) has performed a compaction test at the referenced
project on the reverse side. The purpose of our test was to determine the degree of compaction of the tested layer of
material only. In no way shall a compaction test replace a soil bearing capacity determination. A soil boring test must be
performed by the client prior to construction to verify subsoil conditions. Our scope of services only included testing the top
12" of added fill material. FET was not contracted to perform supervision of the building pad preparation. This testing of the
added fill material does not include an analysis of the underlying soil materials to determine if they are capable of supporting
the proposed structure without settlement. This density compaction test does not warranty any underlying soil materials or
conditions below the tested top 12 inches of material. If no soil borings have been performed in the location of the proposed
structure, we recommend performing soil borings below ail foundation areas of the proposed structure to verify the underlying
soil conditions.
Environmental analysis of the soil materials is not part of the scope of services. If environmental analysis of the soils is
required, -we can provide a proposal for performing an. environmental analysis of the soil materials. The scope of services -is
for determination of the degree of compaction of the tested layer of material only. No other analysis is implied or warranted.
Job project specifications were not available at the time the work was performed. Determination of the pass/fail compaction
results are based on current common industry requirements of. 95% of the ASTM D-1557 standard for building foundations
and 98% of the AASHTO T-180 standard for paved areas such as roadways and parking lots. If different specifications are
required, Federal Engineering & Testing, Inc. shall be notified.
Our findings are relative to the date and areas of our site work and should not be relied upon to represent conditions on other
areas or dates. Any subsequent site disturbances due to water erosion, rain waters, construction activities, utility or footing
excavations, overgrown vegetation, traffic and other disturbances will void this test and the site must be re -compacted and re-
tested prior to construction.
As a mutual protection to clients, the public and ourselves, all reports are submitted as the confidential property of our client
and authorization for use, publication of statements, conclusions or extracts from or regarding our reports is reserved
pending our written approval.
It has been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to doing so in the near future.
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