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Home My WebLink AboutFinal Summary Letter 100802 � . �Di� OFYAIL ` FINAL REPORT OF SPECiAL INSPECTIONS Project: Ritz Carlton Residences PermitNumber: B06 0352 Project Location: 728 West Lionshead Circle Owner RCR Va i 1 , LLC Address953 S Frontage Rd West , # 215C�{�,: Vail , CO Z�p: g1657 Design Professional In Charge:Ground Engineering Consultants , Inc ( Special Inspectors ) Address: PO Box 464 , 101A Airpark Drive # 9 �ity; Gypsum State: CD Zip: 81637 phone: 970 - 524 - 0720 � g_7n - � � 4 - n � � i � ...... ��, milrc�unnr�� ir� i-7cr� rr . �" eFCI To the best of my information, knowledge, and belief, the special inspections and/or testing required for this project, have been completed in accordance with the con#ract documents. Interim reports submitted prior to this Final Report of Special fnspections form a basis for, and are to be considered an integral part of tnis fna[ report. Any discrepancies that were noted in all interim reports have been corrected. Prepared by: , ;�~ , � : ,�_ r , �� ° �� Michael K . Wariner , P . E � �� `� �.� �;�� i Type or Print �Iame ��;� '�4 , ��- `D i � �� - � �� i� 1 � �� _� �;;��; , . ;s . � i� o �s � � � 0 � Sigaature >> �� `" ` � j� `� �< � � �a ��1 �d � � � e � � � � � � �t .. �� _ . � ��d � � ' -� Date � �> � � Preparer's Seal and Signature Required _ � 2 _ _ _ . _ . _ _ August 2 , 2010 Subject : Summary of Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services , Ritz Carlton Residences , Vail , Colorado Job Number: 08-6502 RCR Vail LLC 953 S . Frontage Rd . West , Suite 215 Vail , Colorado 81657 Attn : Mr. Cody O ' Kelly , This letter summarizes the materials testing GROUND Engineering Consultants , Inc . (GROUND) performed during the construction of the Ritz Carlton Residences building , located at 728 West Lionshead Circle in Vail , Colorado . The special inspection and materials testing services were perFormed at times scheduled by the Owner, Contractor =� and/or Subcontractors between January 16 , 2008 and May 27 , 2010 . � ��-�- c � _<��,z _ , ,,o� T ' ` ,.�n � ,- Representatives of our office were present on a part time basis to periodically observe � �- the footing subgrade and during the placement of backfill for the footings and for the . - floor slab . Nuclear-moisture density testing was periodically performed on the processed ' soils . During construction , representatives of our office periodically observed reinforcing steel placement , post-tension tendon placement and performed periodic testing on the structural concrete placed for the foundation , foundation walls , slabs on deck and other structural elements . Samples of the structural concrete were periodically tested to determine physical properties and compressive strength . Representatives of our office periodically observed reinforcing steel placement and grouting operations as scheduled by the Owner, Contractor or Subcontracfor during masonry operations . At the time of our visits , representatives of our office observed the placement of sections of reinforcing steel and the general construction of the masonry walls . Mortar, grout , and masonry prism specimens were cast periodically during construction . Samples of the mortar, grout and masonry prisms specimens were tested for compressive strength . Structural steel welded and bolted connections were observed during construction by a certified welding inspector (CWI ) . These observations were completed at times scheduled by the Owner, Contractor or Subcontractor. ROUHn ENGINEERING CONSULTIaNTS INC . 101A Airpark Dr. , Unit 9, PO Box 464, Gypsum , CO 81637 Phone (970) 524-0720 Fax (970) 524-0721 www,groundeng .com Office Locations: Englewood • Commerce City • Loveland • Granby • Gypsum Ritz Carlton Residences Vail, Colorado The spray applied fireproofing (SFRM) was periodically observed for coverage and measured for thickness . Adhesion tests were periodically performed and samples were collected periodically to determine the in-place density. Based on the final test results to date , field observations , RFI 's received and other project documentation received from the design team , it is our opinion that the materials tested and/or observed for the foundation soils , structural concrete , reinforcing steel , post-tension tendons , masonry, structural steel and spray applied fireproofing were in general accordance with project plans , specifications , or applicable RFI 's . The observations and materials testing as indicated above were performed periodically to provide data to the Owner, Contractor and Subcontractors to assist them in evaluating the general compliance of the tested materials and/or work with the contract documents at the times of our observation and testing . We did not supervise , direct or have any control over any of the Contractor's or Subcontractor' s work. We were not responsible for the Contractor's or Subcontractor's scheduling of our services , means , ° methods , procedures , techniques , or sequences of construction , nor responsible for ensuring that any Contractor or Subcontractor performed or completed the work in '� � ^ �'�� accordan ;,f, ; � v -� ; ao�� \ ��o �� F°`°c ' � If ou have an , , �� y y questions concerning this letter, please contact our office . �;: �. � � i,� ,cc� � � �� r Sincerely , , : = « �� ,� ;� . �� "�F�� GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc . Evan E . Kuhn �;.�: ---�r..��, �:_ � � . ,-ur � ,' -: r�-' �� a�� C`;, ,=7� �50��:;, . r, .,, n = o %� ��''�� r�� Y�:`�° �� ` ` f r ��a � - � o �u � �� ' _ �� °° ' .� , �'a � C � � H ,'u A { ._� AiC ; f C � � � � �� _` _ � �i. � � 1 1 �� I _' ' -/ � � t� r - ;J _ LI ,�..`� ��_ _ � Reviewed by Michael K. Wariner, P . E . Job No. 08-6502 GROUND Engineering Consultants, Inc. Page 2 of 2