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A Geotechnical Evaluation Report %r
Counselor Realty
Proposeci Single Family Residences,
Riv�rview Heights,
Fri�ley, Minnesota
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Project BPDX-9�-012A
February 13, 199�
Braun Intertec Corporation
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February 13, 1995
Mr. Mitch Moe
Counselor Realty
7766 Highway b5
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Dear Mr. Moe:
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SI. Paul, Minnesola 55117-1943 ,�, �i,.��
612.4873245 fax:487-1812
Engineers and Scientists Sarving
Ihe Built and Nafural Environments'
Project BPDX-9S-012A
Re: Geotechnical Evaluation, Proposed Single Family Residences, Three lots in the Riverview
Heights Area, Fridley, MN
The geotechnical evaluation you authorized on January 30, 1995, has been completed. The purpose
of the evaluation was to provide data to Counselor Realty for distribution to prospective buyets
regarding subsurface soil and groundwater conditions and recommendations for design and
construction of future homes.
Results
�"soit"��i�"ti�� were performed in each o€ �e subjett Ze�s °iaeste�,,
Il�ovef Streets u►-aortl�east &ridley. The borings encountered 1 to 3 feet of topsoil over alluvial sands
and silts and clayey sand till. The sands encountererl in the upper 5 to 10 feet of the borings were
typically very loose to loose.
Groundwater was encountered at depths ranging from approximately 7 to 13 feet below the surface.
These depths conespond to elevations ranging from approximately 807 to 810.
Recommendations
We' -'•"' remavin�,all to�s,�il fr�om��b�l$�►.w�,the ro sed haus� : °`�. g
ilie liA �I' j�lAa sands prior ta placing backfill ancl required £or p g�}des. e
recommend surface compacting all footing ueas when exposed during construction. Itis aur opiaion
that footings supported on the underlying recompact� sand, or on compacted fill, can �e +�ig�ed
for a net allowable soil bearing pressure up t�p Z 040 unds pet square fobt.
Baserl on proposed floor elevations relative to water levels encountered in the horings, it does not
appear that groundwater will affect house designs or construction.
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Remari:s
P(ease refer to the attached geotechnical evaluation report for more detai2s. If you have any
questions, or would like additional services, please call Phil Peterson at (612) 487-7020 or Chuck
Hubbard at (612) 487-7014.
Sincerely,
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Phillip J. Peterson
Field Se ' es Engineer
. u bard, PE, CPG
Project Engineer-Geologist
Attachment:
Geotechnical Evaluation Report
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Table of Contenl.s
DESCription
Page
A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A.1. Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A.3.Scope .............................................. 1
A.4. Documents Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A.S. Boring Locations and Elevations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B. Results ................................................... 2
B.1.Lobs ............................................... 2
B.2.Soils .............................................. 2
B.3. Groundwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. Analysis and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C.1. Proposed Conswction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C.2. HUD-FHA Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C.3. Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C.4. Footings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C.S. Groundwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C.6. Additional Recommendations for Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D. Field Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D.1. Drilling and Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D.2. Soil Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
D.3.GroundwaterObservations ................................. �
E. General Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E.1. Basis of Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E.2. Review of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E.3. Groundwater Fluctuations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E.4. Use of Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • - - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E.S. Level of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Professional Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Professional Certification
• Appendix
Location Sketch
Log of Boring Sheets
Descriptive Terminology
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A. Introduciion
Bwun Intertoc Corpowfion
245 Easf Roselawn Avenue
St. Paul, Mianesoto 55117-1943
612-487�245 faz:487-1812
Engineers ond Scientists Setving
Ihe Builf and Nofural Environmenrs'
A.1. Project
Counselor Realty plans to sell three residential lots located along Buffalo, Cheryl, and Dover Streets
in the Riverview Heights Area of Fridley, Minnesota (hereafter referred to individually as the
Buffalo, Cheryl, and Dover sites). The lou are to be developed for single family homes.
A.2. Purpose
The purpose of this geotechnical evaluation was to provide daca to Counselor Realty for distribution
to prospective buyers regarding subsurface soil and groundwater conditions and recommendations
for design and construction of future homes.
A.3. Scope
Our services were provided under the terms of our General Conditions dated August 1, 1993, and
were performed in general accordance with our January 26, 1995, proposal to Mr. Mitch Moe with
Counselor Realty. Our scope of services consisted of:
• Staking boring locations and measuring surface elevations at the boring locations.
• Coordinatinb the locatinb of underground utilities near the boring locations.
• Drilling six peneuation test borings to depths of approximately 15 feet.
• Classifying samples obtained from the borings and preparing boring logs.
• Evaluating the soil boring data.
• Developing recommendations for house pad preparation and for the design of footings.
• Preparing this geotechnical evaluation repoR containing the results of our soil borings along
with our analysis and recommendations.
A.4. Documents Provided
A partial copy of an Engineer Plan (no author or date) was provided for each of the proposed house
lots. T'he plans showed property boundaries, existing and proposed grades, proposed house pad
locations, and elevations of proposed garage slabs and tops of foundation walls.
A.S. Boring Locations and Elevations
The borings were staked by our field personnel at the locations shown on the attached figures, which
are partial reproductions of the aforementioned Engineer Plans. Two borings were performed on
each proposed house lot.
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Surface elevations at the boring locations were measured by our drill crew using a surveyor's level.
Nearby fire hydrants were used as reference elevations. The elevations and locations of the
referenced hydrants are described on the attached Log of Boring she�;ts.
B. Results
B.1. Logs
Log of Boring sheets indicatina the depths and identifications of the various soil strata, penetration
resistances, and ?roundwater observations are attached. The strata chan�es were inferred from the
chanaes in the penetration test samples and auger cuttinbs. It should be noted that the depths shown
as changes between the strata are only approximate. The chanbes are likely transitions and the
depths of the changes likely vary away from the borinb. Geolobic oribins presented for each stratum
on the Lob of Boring shee[s are based on the soil types, blows per foot, and available common
knowledge of the depositional history of the area.
B.2. Soils
B.2.a Strata. At the Buffalo site, Borings ST-1 and ST-2 encountered approximately 1 to 1 1/2 feet
of topsoil over alluvial sands. The topsoil was dark brown, moist, and contained roots. The aliuvial
sands consisted of silty sand, poorly graded sand with siit, poorly graded sand, and gravelly poorly
graded sand. These sands were brown to light brown, moist to 12 feet and then waterbearing. The
sands were commonly mottled beginning at about the 9 foot depth.
At the Cheryl site, Borings ST-3 and ST-4 encountered approximately 1 to 1 1/2 feet of topsoil over
alluvial sands and silts. The topsoil was dark brown to black, moist, and organic. The alluvial soils
consisted of silty sand, poorly graded sand with silt, poorly graded sand, sandy silt, and silt with
• sand. The sands were grayish brown to brown and moist to waterbearing. The silts, encountered
between the 7 and 15 foot depths at boring location ST-3 and between the 14 and 15 foot depths at
boring location ST-4, were brown to aray and wet.
At the Dover site, Borings ST-5 and ST-6 encountered 1 1/2 to 3 feet of topsoil over alluvial sands,
silts and glacial till. The topsoil was dark brown and moist. The alluvial soils consisted of silty
sand, poorly braded sand with silt, poorly graded sand, and silt with sand. The glacial till consisted
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of clayey sand. The alluvial sands were brown to gray and moist to wet. The glacial soils,
encountered between the 12 and 15 foot depths at boring location ST-6 and between the 14 and 15
foot depths at boring location ST-5, were light reddish brown and wet.
B.2.b. Penetration Resistances. Penetration resistances recordeti in the alluvial soils ranged from
3 to 36 blows per foot (bp fl indicating these soils were very loose to dense. Penetration resistances
recorded in the underlying till ranged from 21 to 30 bpf indicating these soils were medium dense.
It should be noted that alluvial soils were generally looser than the glacial soils, with very loose to
loose alluvial soils typically within 5 to 10 feet of the surface.
B.3. Groundw�ater
Groundwater was encountered at depths of 8 or more feet while drilling. After auger withdrawal,
each of the borin�s were dry to cave-in depths ranging from 6 to 12 feet. Wet to waterbearing soils
were encountered bebinnin� at depths ranging from 7 to 12 feet. Based on our bore hole water level
observations and moisture contents of the samples retrieved, it appears that the hydrostatic
groundwater surface was at approximately elevation 807 at the Buffalo site, 810 at the Cheryl site,
and 808 at the Dover site.
C. Analysis and Recommendations
, C.1. Proposed Construction
We anticipate that the proposed residences will be wood-frame construction with maximum wall
loads of one to two kips per linear foot. Soil pressures on conventional strip footings are anticipated
to be relatively light, less than 2,000 pounds per square foot (ps�. Proposed grades are shown on
the attached figures.
• C.2. HLTD-FHA Requirements
Mr. Mitch Moe with Counselor Realty has indicated that these residences may be financed by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Federal Housing Administration (HUD-FHA).
If any lot will have footin�s on fill soils, or if tt�e depths of the fill soils beneath house or garage
slabs will exceed those allowed by FHA's "Minimum Property Standards," HUD Data Sheet 79g
regulations will apply. These regulations, titled "Land Development with Controlled Earthwork,"
require that a soils engineer analyze and interpret a field exploration and laboratory tests and prepare
soil engineerinb recommendations.
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Based on the proposed slab elevations shown on the Engineer Plans, HUD data sheet 79g will apply
to each of the proposed lots. To comply with data sheet 79g requirements, when earthwork
commences, a qualified soils engineer should:
• Observe the bottoms of excavations prior to placement of bac�ll or fill.
• Check that the proposed basement slabs and the groundwater level are separated by a
distance of at least 4 feet.
• Check the oversizing of excavations beyond building lines.
� Observe the types of bac�lls/fills and their placement.
� Take field density tests of the backfill/fill layers durinb placement.
• Provide engineerino consultation, observation and testinb on a lot-by-lot basis sufficient to
state (if warranted) that bacl.�ll/fill areas were graded in substantial accordance with the
recommendations and Data Sheet 79g.
C.3. Site Preparation
C.3.a. Excavations. Vegetation and topsoil should be stripped from below all proposed house pads
and adjacent walkway and driveway areas. The borings encountered topsoils at depths ranging from
1 to 3 feet. The actual depth of topsoil should be determined by visual observations at the time of
construction.
Where requirecl, the excavations should be properly oversized. Oversizing is required where
excavations extend below boaom-of-footing grade. In these situations, the excavation must be
oversized a minimum of one foot in the horizontal direction for every foot of excavation below
bottom-of-footing grade. This oversizing should be measured from the bottom outside edges of the
footings. Oversizing is necessary to provide adequate lateral stabitity for the resulting structural fill.
Because the underlying silty sands and sands were typicaliy very loose to loose, in accordance with
HUD data sheet 79g requirements, we recommend the bottoms of the excavations be scarified to a
depth of at least 6 inches and surface compacted with a large vibratory compactor.
C.3.b. Observations. Prior to spreading backfill or fill, we recommend having all excavation
bottoms be observed by a geotechnical engineer or engineering technician working under a
geotechnical engineer. The purpose of the observation is to check that the unsuitable materials have
been removed to adeyuate depths, proper oversizing has been provided, and the exposed soils are
capable of supponing backfill, fill, footings, and slabs.
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C.3.c. Available Backfill and Fill. The on-site sands appear suitable for reuse as replacement
backfill for stripped topsoil and as additional required fill. Imported fill, if needed to balance
quantities, should be similar in composition to the on-site sands. We recommend importing sand
having less than 20 percent of the particles by weight passing a 200 sieve. We recommend that
bac�ll and fill placed below water or in a wet excavation consist of a granular material having less
than 5 percent passing the Z00 sieve and less than 50 percent passing the 40 sieve.
C.3.d. Placement and Compaction of Backfill and Fll. We recommend spreading the fill in lifts
of 4 to 8 inches, dependinb on the type of compactor and material used. We recommend that all
structural bac}.�I1 and fill be placed and compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of the standard
Proctor maximum dry density determined by American Society for Testinb and Materials (ASTM)
Method of Test D 698 (standard Proctor).
C.4 Footings
C.4.a. Depth. To provide adequate frost protection, we recommend [hat perimeter footings bear
at least 42 inches below the lowest exterior grades. Exterior footings and unheated footings, such
as those for stoops, should be extended ac least 60 inches below the lowest exterior grades.
C.4.b. Subgrade Preparation. We recommend surface compacting all footing areas when exposed
during construction. Any soil conditions encountered at proposed footing grades which are
significantiy different from that indicated by the borings should be further evaluated prior to placing
footings.
C.4.c. Bearing Pressure. It is our opinion that footings supported on the alluvial sands or on
compacted backfill can be sized to exert a net allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square
foot (ps�. This value includes a safety factor of at least three against punching failure.
C.4.d. Settlement. We ancicipate total and differential settlement of footings will be less than 3/4
inch and 1/2 inch, respectively, under the assumed loads. Structures similar to the proposed houses
can generally tolerate settlements of this maanitude.
C.5 Groundwater
Based on the current hydrostatic water leveis compared with the proposed grades of the various
houses, it appears that broundwater will have no significant affect on the design and construction of
[he proposeci homes.
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Data Sheet 79g requires that the lowest level floor slab be a minimum of 4 feet above the static
groundwater surface determined at the time of the soils exploration. The installation of drain tile
is not su�cient to reduce this requirement. Our observations indicate that groundwater surface
ranges from about elevation 807 to 810. Based on this data, the lowest floor slab elevations
permissible are 811 at the Buffalo site, 814 at the Cheryl site, and 812 at the Dover site. The
proposed lower level/basement slabs all appear to be at least 4 feet above groundwater.
C.6 Additional Recommendations for Construction
We recommend density tests of backfills and fills placed beneath footings, slabs and pavements.
Samples of proposed backfill and fill materials should be submitted to our testing laboratory at least
three days prior to placement for evaluation of their suitahility and determination of the optimum
moisture content and maximum dry density.
If site grading and construction is anticipated during cold weather, we recommend that good winter
construction practices be observed. All snow and ice should be removed from cut and fill areas
prior to additional grading. No fill should be placed on soils which have frozen or contain frozen
material. No frozen soils should be used as fill.
D. Field Procedures
D.1. Drilling and Sampling .
The penetration test borings were performed on February 3, 1995 with a truck mounted core and
auger drill equipped with 3 1/4-inch inside diameter hollow-stem auger. Sampling for the borings
was condvcted in general accordance with ASTM D 1586, "Penetration Test and Split-Barrel
Sampling of Soils." Using this method, we advanced the bore hole with the hollow-stem auger to
the desired test depth. A 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches was then used to drive the standard
' 2-inch split-barrel sampler a total penetration of 1 1/2 feet below the tip of the hollow-stem auger.
The blows for the last foot of penetration were recordeci and are an index of soil strength
characteristics. Samples were taken at 2 1/2-foot vertical intervals. A representative portion of each
sample was ihen sealed in a glass jar.
D.2. Soil Classification
Soils encountered in the borings were visually and manually classified in the field by the crew chief
in accordance with ASTM D 2488, "Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual
Procedures)." A summary of the_ASTM classification system is attached. All samples were then
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returned to our laboratory for review of the field classifications by a soils engineer. Representative
samples will remain in our o�ce for a period of 60 days to be available for your examination.
D.3. Groundwater Observations
Immediately after tdking the final samples in the bottoms of the borings, the holes were probed
through the hollow-stem auger to check for the presence of groundwater. Immediately afrer
withdrawa! of the auger, the holes were again probed and the depths to water or cave-ins were
noted. The borings were then immediately backfilled.
E. General Recommendations
E.1. Basis of Recommendations
The analyses and recommendations submitted in this report are based upon the data obtained from
the soil borings performed at the locations indicated on the attached sketches. Often, vaziations
occur between these borings, the nature and extent of which will not become evident until additional
exploration or construction is conducted. A re-evaluation of the recommendations of this report
should be made after performing on-site observations during construction to note the chazacteristics
of any variations. The variations may result in additional foundation costs, and it is suggested that
a contingency be provided for this purpose.
It is recommended that we be retained to perform the observation and testing program for the site
preparation phase of this project. This will allow correlation of the soil conditions encountered
during construction to the soil borings, and will provide continuity of professional responsibility.
E.2. Review of Design
This report is based on the design of the proposed homes as indicated by the Engineer Plans
provided. It is recommended that we be retained to review the geotechnical aspects of the final
designs and specifications. With the review, we will evaluate whether any changes in the design
have affected the validity of the recommendations, and whether our recommendations have been
correctly interpreted and implemented in the design and specifications.
E.3. Groundwater Fluctuations
We made water level observations in the borings at the times and under the conditions stated on the
boring logs. T'hese data were interpreted in the text of this report. The period of observation was
relatively shon, and fluctuation in the groundwater level may occur due to rainfall, flooding,
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irrigation, spring thaw, drainage, and other seasonal and annual factors not evident at the time
observations were made. Design drawings and specifications and construction planning should
recognize the possibility of fluctuations.
E.4. Use of Report
This report is for the exclusive use of the addressee and the copied parties to use to design the
proposed structure and prepar� construction documents. In the absence of our written approval, we
make no representation and assume no responsibility to other parties regarding this report. The data.,
analysis and recommendations may not be appropriate for other structures or purposes. We
recommend that parties contemplatina other structures or purposes contact us.
E.�. Level of Care
Secvices performed Braun Intertec Corporation personnel for this project have been conducted with
that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing
in this area under similar budget and time restraints. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
Professional Certification
I hereby certify that this report
was prepared by me or under my direct
supervision and that I am a duly
Registered Professional Engineer
under the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
arles D. Hubbard, PE
Registration Number: 21153
Date: February 13, 1995
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PARTICLE S(ZE IDENTIFICATION
Boulders . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . over 12..
Cobbles . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3" to 12..
Gravel
Coarse ........................... i:" — 3"
Fine. . . . . . .... .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4 — �."
Sand
Coarse . .. ...... ....... ... . . .. ... . No. 4 — No. 1G
Medium . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 10 — No. CC
Fine .............................. No.40 — No.20:
Silt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 200 — .005 r—
Clay ............................... fesSthan.005 m-
RELATIVE DENSITY OF
COHESIONLESS SOILS
very loose . . .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 — � =ac
loose--� ......................................5-1C �°F
medium dense .. ... . ... . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 — 3: :oc
dense . .. . . ............... . . .... . . 31 — 5: =�f
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very clense .......................................5'J- _�=
CONStSTENCY OF COHESIVE SOI�S
very soft ...................................... 0 — ' ==F
son..........................................2 — .. =ar
rather soft . . ........... ... ..... . . . . .... . . .... . 4 — : 3�F
medium. . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 — E =°r'
rather stift . . . . ...... . .... . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . . . . . . . 9 — �� _?�
Sllff. . . . . . . . . ... ... . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 13 — lE ��r
very stifl . . . . . .... . . . .. . . 17 — 3� �?F
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hard............................................3G- ��F
DRILLING NOTES
Standard penetralion tes! borings were advanced by 3:=" c� ;_�
I.D. holiow-stemaugers unless noted otherwise. Jening waie• v.�s
used lo dean out auger prior to samplmg oMy where indic2:ec on
logs. Standard pe�etration test borings are tlesianated b; :ne
prefix "ST' (Split Tube).
Power auger borings were advanced by 4" or 6" o;�Re:�r.
continuous-tlite. solid stem augers. Soil classification anc s:-a�r,
dept hs are inferred trom disturbed samples augered to the s::-cce
and are therefo�e somewhat approximate. Power auger ��• -�s
are designated by the pretix "B".
Hand probings were advanced manually with a t'.'" C�e-e:2+
probe and are Gmited to the depth from wh�Cn the prot� c�- ��
manually withdrawn. Hand probings are ind�CateC by the �-='�r
..H..
SAMPLING — All samples are taken with the 5la�darC �� _ D.
split tube sampler, except where noted. TW Ind�cates tr..r-:.al�
(und�sturbed) sample.
BPF — Numbers indicate b7ows per fool recorded irt s:2�:�z�6
penetration test. also known as 'N" value. The sampie: is se� 6'
into und�sturbed soil below the hollow-stem 2uger. D-�.:�c
resistances are the� counted for second and ihirC 6'� fncrer.��is
and addeC to get BPF. Where they difler significantly, the� ��e
reponed in the following form — 2!12 for the second and trn-� e
increments respectively.
WH — WH ��dicates that sampler penetratec7 soil under we�c-� 01
hammer ano rods alone, driving noi required.
NOTE — AU �ests ru� in accordance wfth applicable L.�-M
standards. -
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� PROJECT: BPDX-95-012A BORING: ,S"j'•�i 't .� ' �;' '
Geotectu�ical Evaluatiun LOCAT70N:
Riverview Heights Srx attached s{cetctt.
Proposed Single-Fumily Residences '�
Fridley, Minnesota
DATE: 2/3/95 SCAI.E: 1' •� �+
ASTM Ta� q� �,M �;
Elev. Depth D2487 Description of Matenals BPF WL
.. 819.0 0.0 Symbol (ASTM D2488)
SM S1LTY SAND, very fine- to fine-grained, dark
o brown, moist, loose. Beuchmark: Top nut of firo
g �-rop��i� hya�c �c � �,c �
6 Broad Avmuo
� 816.0 3.0 ���� � ��j
v SP POORL,Y GRADED SAND with SILT', finC-grainrd,
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� SM .' brown, moist, m�dium densc.
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+ (Coarsz Alluvium) 13
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a 812.0 7A
� SP :'. POORI.Y GRADED SAND, fine- to 14
� '�-: medium-grxined, traca of Gravel, light brown,
a • moist to wet, medium dense to loose.
o (Coarse Alluvium)
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� 807.0 12.0
r ML SILT with SAND, gray, wet, medium dense. 18
�o (Fine Alluvium)
80�.0 14.0
v SC � CLAYEY SAND, very fina-grained, trace of Gravel,
'° 03.5 15. light reddish biown, wet, medium dease. �3
a (Glacial Till)
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+ Water not observed with 14 feet of hollow-stem
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� Water not observed to cave-in depth of 12 feet
o immediately after withdrawa! of auger.
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Dover Street
Indicates Approximate Soil Boring Location
Indicates Proposed Grade
Indicates Existing Grade
B R A t�l N� Proposed House
Dover Site
I?aver Street between Broad Avenue
I N T E RT E C & Riverview Terrace
Fridley, Minnesota
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