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Subject: Report of Geotechnical Services —Proposed 2-Sto y �t6 ome
12331 South Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida
Allterra Engineering & Testing respectfully submits this report of geotechnical services for the subject
project. Allterra's services have been performed to meet certain requirements of chapter 18 of the
2017 Florida Building Code and local amendments. This report is Allterra's instrument -of -service
provided for sole reliance and use by Bob Garnett Construction. Third parties may read this report
for information purposes only.
PROJECT AND SCOPE
Reference Documents. A copy of 8 drawings by Ruth Haggerty, PE were provided for Allterra's
reference.
Proiect Information. The project contains a 2-story custom home at the subject property. According
to the cover drawing, approximate building footprint is 1922 square feet. According to drawing 2.3,
footings are to bear on soil with an allowable bearing capacity of at least 2500 pounds per square
foot. Footings sizes are 18-inch-wide continuous footings and 24-inch-wide square footings.
Scope and Constraints. Allterra was tasked with performing soil -test borings to validate the
foundations design, and providing recommendations building -pad preparation or alternate
foundation design, if warranted. Specific information on design wall and column loads has not been
provided at this time. For purposes of this report, Allterra assumed maximum wall load of 3200 PLF
and maximum column load of 12 tons for the two-story extension. If actual loads are greater, the
conclusions and recommendations of this report may warrant change.
CONCLUSIONS
Foundations. The presence of loose sand in the near subsurface, as encountered for this site, is
problematic for shallow foundations such as conventional or monolithic -slab footings. Loose sand is
subject to excess settlement under applied structural load and possible bearing -capacity failure. This
condition can be corrected by compacting the soil to a minimum of 95% of the maximum -dry -density.
The proposed footing design of 18-inch wide square footings and 24-inch wide square footings
bearing at least 24 inches below grade is acceptable. A properly prepared building pad can develop
a net allowable bearing pressure of 2500 PSF subject to acceptable strain.
Settlement. Allterra estimates potential settlement of approximately '/2 inch for 18- ch-wide
continuous footings loaded to 3200 PLF and footings and 24-inch square f 12 tons
Geotechnical Services - 2-Story Custom Home t Kto Adia Riv r Jens n Beach, FL
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on well -compacted soil. Because the soil is elastic in nature, the dead -load portion of sett el—ment
should be realized promptly upon completion of construction.
FIELD WORK
Allterra mobilized personnel and equipment to the project site on 8 February 2019. Allterra advanced
two soil -test borings and three auger borings at the proposed project location. These are shown on
-the-Boring-Location_Plan_of_this_rep-ort. Penetration tests were performed by driving a nominal 2-
inch diameter steel sampler with blows of a 140-pound hammer free -falling 30 inches. Go —pies -of -the
boring logs are attached for the reader's reference.
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FINDINGS
Subsurface Profile. Allterra encountered generally comparable subsurface conditions underlying
surface finishes at each boring location, for both structures. The subsurface profile for the area can
be described as:
• Topsoil sampled as dark -gray, fine sand with occasional roots from surface grade to
approximately 6 inches below grade, underlain by
• Loose, light grey, fine sand to approximately 4 feet below grade underlain by
• Firm to Dense, light brown, fine sand to approximately 20 feet below grade.
Groundwater. Groundwater was not encountered at the time of boring. The depth to groundwater
may vary at other times due to changes in hydrological conditions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Building -Pad Preparation. The building pad is defined as the footprint of construction plus 5 feet
in all accessible directions. Allterra recommends:
1. Strip topsoil, where present, from building pad and properly waste.
Geotechnica/ Services — 2-Story Custom Home 2 12331 South Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL
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2. Compact the exposed grade with multiple passes of a relatively -heavy (12 to 20-ton) vi ra ory
smooth -drum roller to at least 95 percent of the soil's maximum -dry -density as determined by
the Modified -Proctor compaction test (ASTM D1557 / AASHTO T-180).
3. Engage Allterra to perform probe -rod and field -density tests to verify compaction standards are
achieved.
4. Once the building pad has been prepared, the contractor must maintain its condition throughout
the construction process. - — - - - —
Foundation Bearing Surfaces. Allterra recommends:
1. Excavate to footing bearing level with care to avoid over -excavating.
2. Mechanically compact exposed bearing grade, near optimum moisture, to at least 95 percent of
the maximum -dry -density.
3. Engage Allterra to perform probe -rod and field -density tests to verify compaction standards are
achieved.
4. Footing bearing surfaces shall be kept firm, level, and free of standing water, debris, and detritus
through the placement of concrete.
QUALIFICATION
Allterra has based its conclusions and recommendations upon certain client -provided information
and interpretation of data obtained at discrete points within the limits of exploration. It is possible
that conditions may vary between boring locations or beyond the limits of the boring array. Project
designs may also change. If additional information about the project or site is discovered that does
not appear to conform to the conditions presented in this report, Allterra reserves the right to review
the new information and modify its conclusions and/or recommendations where appropriate.
CLOSING
Thank you for engaging Allterra as your geotechnical consultant.
have questions about this report or need other services.
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Geotechnical Services — 2-Story Custom Home 3 12331 South Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL
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3866 PROSPECT AVENUE . SUITE 9 . WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 . (561) 881-1 339
PROJECT 12331 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER DRIVE -Jensen Beach, A
LOCATION Northeast Comer of Building Area (Approximate) BORING NO. 1
PROPnliFll TVVn-ftTOPV rAPPRnY OR1 cn PT cnnTDDINm DCQlnoxlrD
DEPTH
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL
Sample
No
slows
Per Foot
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0'4' Light Grey Fine Sand
4'-12' Brown Fine Sand (orange tint)
12'-20' Light Brown Fine Sand
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1
2
2-1
2
3
2-2
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1-2
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2-3
5
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4-5
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5-6
7
8
5-4
8
9
5-7
10
7-8
10
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4-5
11
12
5-6
12
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6-7
13
14
8-9
14
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9-9
15
16
5-8
16
17
7-8
17
18
8-8
18
19
7-9
19
20
10-11
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CLIENT Bob Garnett Construction JOB NO. 18-151
DRILLER DCD/JH WATER TABLE N/A DATE 2/8/19
TEST DATA In general accordance with ASTM D-1586
These Soil Boring Tests are Representative of and Apply to the Exact Location and Depth of the Boring.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OF STATEMENTS, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM
OR REGARDING OUR REPORTS IS RESERVED PENDING OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL.
3866 PROSPECT AVENUE • SUITE 9 • WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 . (561) 881-1939
PROJECT 12331 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER DRIVE -Jensen Beach, FI
LOCATION Southwest Comer of Building Area (Approximate) BORING NO. 2
PROPOSED TWO-STORY (APPROX. 961 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT) RESIDENCE
DEPTH
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL
Sample
No
Blows
Per Foot
oevTx
0'-5' Light Grey Fine Sand
5'-12' Brown Fine Sand (orange tint)
12'-20' Light Brown Fine Sand
2
1-1
2
3
1-2
3
4
1-1
4
5
2-1
5
6
2-3
6
7
5-4
7
8
5-4
8
9
4-5
10
5-6
10
11
3-5
11
12
6-6
12
13
6-7
13
14
7-7
14
15
7-7
15
16
6-8
16
17
7-8
17
18
8-9
18
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8-9
19
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8-10
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CLIENT Bob Garnett Construction JOB No. 18-151
DRILLER DCD/JH WATER TABLE N/A DATE 2/8/19
TEST DATA In general accordance with ASTM D-1586
These Soil Boring Tests are Representative of and Apply to the Exact LocaBon and Depth of the Boring.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION OF STATEMENTS, CONCLUSIONS OR EXTRACTS FROM
OR REGARDING OUR REPORTS IS RESERVED PENDING OUR WRITTEN APPROVAL.
3866 PROSPECT AVENUE • SUITE 9 • WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 . (561) 881-1939
REPORT OF AUGERS
PROJECT_ 12331 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER DRIVE -Jensen Beach, FI
CLIENT Bob Garnett Construction
SAMPLED BY DCD/JH DATF 2/8/19 JOB NO. 18-151
LOCATION
DEPTH
`WATER
TABLE
PROPOSED TWO-STORY (APPROX. 961 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT) RESIDENCE
Northwest Corner
0'-5.
Light Grey Fine Sand
of Building Area
5'-10,
Brown Fine Sand (orange tint) N/A
Southeast Corner
0'-5'
Light Grey Fine Sand
of Building Area
5'-10'
Brown Fine Sand (orange tint) N/A
Center of
0'-5'
Light Grey Fine Sand
Building Area
5'-13'
Brown Fine Sand (orange tint)
13'-30'
Light Brown Fine Sand N/A
(ALL LOCATIONS APPROXIMATE)
Immediate Water Table
These Soil Boring Tests are Representative of and Apply to the Exact Location and Depth of the Boring.
Authorization for publication of statements, conclusions, or extracts from or regarding our reports is reserved pending our written approval.
3866 PROSPECT AVENUE • SUITE 9 • WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 - (561) 881-1939
30 April 2019
Bob Garnett Construction
2824 Boston Court
Lake Worth, FL 33462
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RE: Building Pad Preparation - Proposed 2-Story Residence
1233.1 South Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL
This is with reference to the compacted building pad on the above referenced site.
The building pad has been prepared, examined and tested in accordance with accepted
Engineering practice and certain requirements of chapter 18 of the 2017 Edition of the
Florida Building Code and Palm Beach County Amendments.
Based on the results of the attached test reports, the one or two story building pad area
(finished grade) has been developed to a minimum soil bearing value of 2,500#/FT.2. (The
building pad area is defined as an area a minimum of five feet beyond the proposed
building lines, locations and dimensions as given by others).
It shall be the responsibility of the owner or contractor to maintain the building pad in a
manner that will preclude soil erosion.
If you have any questions concerning the above, please feel free to contact our office.
Yours truly, 11111111111r1''
Allterr Enginoering`�\QresjiWfNs���j
Florida r9fica of AuthodzaW-Number9139 •.S
No.81271
Matthew Watts, Pit
Senior Engineer - a. LiciRM 0rumbe 1371
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3866 PROSPECT AVENUE . SUITE 9 • WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 . (561) 881-1939
REPORT OF DENSITY TESTS
PROJECT 12331 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER DRIVE -Jensen Beach, FI
JOB NO. 18-151
CLIENT Bob Garnett Construction
NUMBER OF SAMPLES 2 TESTED BY AG DATE 4/29/19
SOURCE In Place Material REPORTED TO Client
INTENDED USE Compacted Soil - Building Area
SPECIFICATIONS GOVERNING 95% of AASHTO T-180 / ASTM D-1557
LOCATION DEPTH DENSITY PROCTOR % DENSITY
PROPOSED TWO-STORY (APPROX. 961 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT) RESIDENCE
Northwest Corner
At Bottom
of Building Area
of Footing 112.4 115.0 97.7
Southeast Comer
At Bottom
of Building Area
of Footing 113.2 115.0 98.4
These tests are representative of and apply only to the bcatbn and depth shown above
Authorization for publication of statements, conclusions, or extracts from or regarding our reports is reserved pending our writlen approval
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3866 PROSPECT AVENUE . SUITE 9 . WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 • (561) 881.1939
REPORT OF PROCTOR ANALYSIS
JOB NO. 18-151
PROJECT Proposed Two -Story (Approx. 961 So. Ft. Footprint) Residence -12331 SOUTH INDIAN RIVER DRIVE -
CLIENT Bob Garnett Construction Jensen Beach, FI
DATE SAMPLED 4/29119 SAMPLED BY AG
DATE TESTED 4130119 TESTED BY MS
SOURCE In Place REPORTED TO Client
SPECIFICATIONS GOVERNING 95% ofAASHTO T-180 /ASTM D-1557
116.0
115.0
DRY WEIGHT 114.0
113.0
112.0
REMARKSIDESCRIPTIONS OF MATERIAL
T-180 / D-1557
Compacted Soil
Light Brown Fine Sand,
slight trace of marl
8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0
% MOISTURE
MAXIMUM DENSITY 115.0 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT
OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT 10.0 PERCENT
MOISTUREIDENSITY CURVE MAY NOT REFLECT LABORATORY CONFIGURATION
Authorization for publication of statements, conclusions or extracts from or regarding our reports is reserved pending our written approval.