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Home My WebLink About10-039 Daily Field Reports 6 to 11 SOIL COMPACTION TEST RESULTS To: Town of Vail KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Job No. 10-039 Date: 8/26/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 6 Sheet: 1 of 1 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transpartation Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Water Line Backfill 1309 Elkhorn Drive Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 South of Existing Frontage Road Vail,Colorado 81657 Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado LaboraYo Field Depth MaJCimum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) cf� (%) cfl (%) 9 Sta.7+50 -2.0± 130.3 7.9 129.7 6.3 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 10 Sta.7+00 -4.0-�- 130.3 7.9 1301 5.9 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 11 Sta.6+50 -6.0± 130.3 7.9 129.7 6.4 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 12 Retest of Test#1 dated 8/17/10,Sta.00+00 -2.0-E- 130.3 7.9 129.9 6.1 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 13 Retest of Test#2 dated 8/17/10,Sta.00+16 -1.0± 130.3 7.9 129.8 6.2 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: � Sum� ❑ Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Tem : 75°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 100%of Standard Proctor AASHTO T 99, ❑ Fill Tested Does Not Meet Specifications as Indicated by Test Number(s) +2%to-2%of Optimum Moisture Content and Should be Removed or Reworked. Type and Number of Earth Moving Units: 1-Trackhoe � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 1-Walk-behind Wacker Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site, as requested, to observe and test waterline backfill. Test results indicate that moisture and density tests performed at the Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches noted locations have met project specifications. Method of Adding Moisture: N/A Tl�is re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of tl�e fill during this visit. We have relied on the contractar to continue applying the recommended compactive effort and moisture to the fill duri�g times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests are made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observer's'ud ment Test data are not the sole basis for o inions on whether the till meets s ecifications. Mike Brath Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By SOIL COMPACTION TEST RESULTS To: Town of Vail KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Job No. 10-039 Date: 8/27/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 7 Sheet: 1 of 1 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transpartation Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 Parlcing Garage South Side Turning Lane 1309 Elkhorn Drive and Qwest Vault Backfill Vail,Colorado 81657 Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado LaboraYo Field Depth MaJCimum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) cf� (%) cfl (%) 14 Turning lane: Sta.0+35,Center -2.0± 130.3 7.9 130.5 6.0 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 15 Turning lane: Sta.0+55,Center -1.0-�- 130.3 7.9 131.3 7.5 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 16 Turning lane: Sta. 1+10,Center Grade± 130.3 7.9 131.0 7.5 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 17 Qwest vault: 1' South,6'East of -3.0-E- 130.3 7.9 127.8 7.1 98 Pass Curve#1 southwest corner of vault SAND Gravell Sil 18 Qwest vault: 1' South,6'West of -2.0± 130.3 7.9 128.4 7.3 99 Pass Curve#1 southeast corner of vault SAND Gravell Sil 19 Qwest vault: 1.5'North of north side of -7.0-}- 130.3 7.9 1301 7.3 100 Pass Curve#1 vault center SAND Gravell .Sil Weather: ❑ Sum� � Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Tem : 66°F± � Fill TestedMeets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 100°/o(Tuming Lane)and 95%(Vault)of ❑ Fill Tested Does Not Meet Specifications as Indicated by Test Number(s) Standard Proctor AASHTO T 99,+2%to-2%of Optimum Moisture Content and Should be Removed or Reworked. Type and Number of Earth Moving Units: 2-Trackhoes � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 2-Walk behinds, 1-Jumping jack Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site, as requested, (2 visits) to observe and test backfill for the eastbound turning lane and the 6' x 12' Qwest vault Test results Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches indicate that moisture and density tests performed at the noted locations have met project Method of Adding Moisture: None specifications. Tl�is re�ort prc.sents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of tl�e fill during this visit. We have relied oi�the contractar to continue applying the recommended compactive effart and moisture to the fill during times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests are made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observer's jud ment. Test data are not the sole basis for o i�ions on whether the fill meets s ecificatio�s. Don Sneed Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By SOIL COMPACTION TEST RESULTS To: Town of Vail KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Job No. 10-039 Date: 8/30/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 8 Sheet: 1 of 1 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transpartation Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Water Line Backfill 1309 Elkhorn Drive Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 South of Frontagc Road Vail,Colorado 81657 Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado LaboraYo Field Depth MaJCimum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) cf� (%) cfl (%) 20 Sta.2+00 -7.0± 130.3 7.9 129.8 6.7 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 21 Sta. 1+�5 -5.0-E- 130.3 7.9 130.2 6.5 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 22 Sta. 1+50 -3.0± 130.3 7.9 131.3 6.2 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: � Sum� ❑ Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Tem : 75°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 100%of Standard Proctor AASHTO T 99, ❑ Fill Tested Does Not Meet Specifications as Indicated by Test Number(s) +2%to-2%of Optimum Moisture Content and Should be Removed or Reworked. Type and Number of Earth Moving Units: 1-Trackhoe � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 1-Walk-behind Wacker Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site,as requested,to observe and test backfill being placed for the water line south of the existing frontage road. Test results indicate Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches that moisture and density tests performed at the noted locations have met project Method of Adding Moisture: N/A specifications. Tl�is re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of tl�e fill during this visit. We have relied on the contractor to continue applying the recommended compactive effort and moistwe to the 6ll during times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests are made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observe�'s jud ment Test data are not the sole basis for o i��ions on whether the fill meets s ecifications. Mike Brath Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By SOIL COMPACTION TEST RESULTS To: Town of Vail KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Job No. 10-039 Date: 8/31/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 9 Sheet: 1 of 1 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transpartation Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Water Line Backfill 1309 Elkhorn Drive Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 South of Frontagc Road Vail,Colorado 81657 Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado LaboraYo Field Depth MaJCimum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) cf� (%) cfl (%) 23 Sta.2+25 Grade± 130.3 7.9 131.4 6.1 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 24 Sta. 1+50 -3.0-f- 130.3 7.9 129.9 6.8 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 25 Sta. 1+25 -2.0± 130.3 7.9 130.2 6.5 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 26 Sta. 1+00 -1.0-�- 130.3 7.9 1311 6.3 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: � Sum� ❑ Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Tem : 70°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 100%of Standard Proctor AASHTO T 99, ❑ Fill Tested Does Not Meet Specifications as Indicated by Test Number(s) +2%to-2%of Optimum Moisture Content and Should be Removed or Reworked. Type and Number of Earth Moving Units: 2-Trackhoes � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 2-Walk-behind Wackers Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site,as requested,to observe and test backfill being placed for the water line south of the existing frontage road. Test results indicate Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 6 inches that moisture and density tests performed at the noted locations have met project Method of Adding Moisture: N/A specifications. Tl�is re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of tl�e fill during this visit. We have relied on the contractor to continue applying the recommended compactive effort and moistwe to the 6ll during times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests are made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observe�'s jud ment Test data are not the sole basis for o i��ions on whether the fill meets s ecifications. Mike Brath Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By REPORT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Lakewood—(303)989-1223 Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 To: Town of Vail Job No. 10-039 Date: 9/1/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Report#: 10 Sheet: 1 of 1 Department of Public Works/Transportation 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail,Colorado 81657 Project: Lionshead Transit Center,Vail, Colorado Weather: ❑ Sunny ❑ Cloudy ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Temp: °F± Construction Activities/Observations: Field engineer arrived on site, as requested,to perform moisture and density testing. Upon arrival, field engineer was informed by the contractor that no backfill would be placed this day. Therefore,no moisture and density testing was performed during this site visit. Mike Brath Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By SOIL COMPACTION TEST RESULTS To: Town of Vail KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Job No. 10-039 Date: 9/2/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 11 Sheet: lof 1 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transpartation Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Backfill for Holy Cross Vault 1309 Elkhorn Drive Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 West of Information Center Vail,Colorado 81657 Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado LaboraYo Field Depth MaJCimum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) cf� (%) cfl (%) 27 1' from West wall -3.0± 130.3 7.9 130.0 6.9 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 28 1'from East wall -1.0-�- 130.3 7.9 130.6 6.4 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil 29 1'from North wall Grade± 130.3 7.9 131.3 6.0 100 Pass Curve#1 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: � Sum� ❑ Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Tem : 75°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 100%of Standard Proctor AASHTO T 99, ❑ Fill Tested Does Not Meet Specifications as Indicated by Test Number(s) +2%to-2%of Optimum Moisture Content and Should be Removed or Reworked. Type and Number of Earth Moving Units: 1-Trackhoe � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 1-Walk-behind Wacker Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site,as requested,to observe and test backfill being placed around the Holy Cross vault west of the information center. Test results Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches indicate that moisture and density tests performed at the noted locations have met project Method of Adding Moisture: N/A specifications. Tl�is re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of tl�e fill during this visit. We have relied on the contractor to conti�ue applying die recomme�ded compactive effart and moisture to the fill during times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests are made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observe�'s jud ment Test data are not the sole basis for o inions on whether the fill meets s ecificatio�s. Mike Brath Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By