Single Family Residences and Subdivisions
Many undeveloped lots, or the last lots in a subdivision may not have been corrected by removing unsuitable soils and replacing them with engineered fill. Low lying lots may have been subjected to placement of random fill (not compacted and/or placed over existing topsoil). This can include soils removed from basement excavations on other lots. If the lot contained a ravine, it could include buried trees. Building on top of soils such as these can lead to excessive settlements of footings and slabs.We are ready and able to perform all necessary testing for your residential lot. This includes:
1. Soil test borings to determine the suitability and bearing capacity of the soils to a 15 or 20 foot depth. An engineer's report is included which contains recommendations for needed corrective measures.
2. A soils inspection of the bottom of the footing trench. This includes suitability of the underlying soils within 3 to 4 feet of the trench bottom and any oversizing of the trench width to accomodate fill placement. Dynamic cone penetrometer tests are performed when required.
3. Soil density and proctor tests to verify the compaction of the engineered fill.
Commercial Buildings and Structures
1. Soil test borings to determine the suitability and bearing capacity of the soils to support the structure. The number of borings and their depths are determined based on the square footage, buiding layout, and structural loads.
2. Parking lot soil test borings with gradation tests and plasticity index tests done on selected samples in order to make pavement recommendations.
3. A soils inspection of the bottom of the footing trench. This includes suitability of the underlying soils within 3 to 4 feet of the trench bottom and any oversizing of the trench width to accomodate fill placement. Dynamic cone penetrometer tests are performed when required.
4. Soil density and proctor tests to verify the compaction of the engineered fill.
5. Structural inspections which include some or all of the following items:
A. Footings and pads for compliance with plans for dimensions and
reinforcement.
B. High strength structural bolts inspections.
C. Shop and field weld inspections.
D. Placement of beams, columns, and bar joists inspections.
Municipalities
Many undeveloped lots, or the last lots in a subdivision may not have been corrected by removing unsuitable soils and replacing them with engineered fill. Low lying lots may have been subjected to placement of random fill (not compacted and/or placed over existing topsoil). This can include soils removed from basement excavations on other lots. If the lot contained a ravine, it could include buried trees. Building on top of soils such as these can lead to excessive settlements of footings and slabs.We are ready and able to perform all necessary testing for your residential lot. This includes:
1. Soil test borings to determine the suitability and bearing capacity of the soils to a 15 or 20 foot depth. An engineer's report is included which contains recommendations for needed corrective measures.
2. A soils inspection of the bottom of the footing trench. This includes suitability of the underlying soils within 3 to 4 feet of the trench bottom and any oversizing of the trench width to accomodate fill placement. Dynamic cone penetrometer tests are performed when required.
3. Soil density and proctor tests to verify the compaction of the engineered fill.
Commercial Buildings and Structures
1. Soil test borings to determine the suitability and bearing capacity of the soils to support the structure. The number of borings and their depths are determined based on the square footage, buiding layout, and structural loads.
2. Parking lot soil test borings with gradation tests and plasticity index tests done on selected samples in order to make pavement recommendations.
3. A soils inspection of the bottom of the footing trench. This includes suitability of the underlying soils within 3 to 4 feet of the trench bottom and any oversizing of the trench width to accomodate fill placement. Dynamic cone penetrometer tests are performed when required.
4. Soil density and proctor tests to verify the compaction of the engineered fill.
5. Structural inspections which include some or all of the following items:
A. Footings and pads for compliance with plans for dimensions and
reinforcement.
B. High strength structural bolts inspections.
C. Shop and field weld inspections.
D. Placement of beams, columns, and bar joists inspections.
Municipalities