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Home My WebLink About10-039 Daily Field Reports 87 to 91 SOIL COMPACTION TEST RESULTS To: Town of Vail KOECHLEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. Job No. 10-039 Date: 12/29/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 87A Sheet: 1 of 4 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Lalcewood-(303)989-1223 Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transportation Grand Junction-(970)241-7700 Interiar Slab-on-grade and Planter Box 1309 Elkhorn Drive Slab-on-grade Backfill Vail,Colorado 81657 ECO Building Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado Laborato Field Depth Maximum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) c� (%) c� (%) 300 Gridlines A.6/4.5(interior slab-on-grade) -2.0± 131.1 7.7 131.3 9.6 100 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 301 Gridlines A.5/3.5(interior slab-on-grade) -2.0± 131.1 7.7 128.5 10.3 98 Pass Curve#2 SAND,Gravell ,Sil 302 Gridlines A.7/5.2(interior slab-on-grade) -0.67± 131.1 7.7 127.0 8.3 97 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 303 Gridlines A.7/4.5(interior slab-on-grade) -1.0± 131.1 7.7 120.7 9.2 92 Fail Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 304 Gridlines A.2/5.3(interior slab-on-grade) -0.67± 131.1 7.7 1271 7.4 97 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 305 Retest of Test#303 (interior slab-on-grade) -L0± 131.1 7.7 124.5 9.6 95 Pass Ciuve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 306 Gridlines A.8/5.5(interior slab-on-grade) Grade± 131.1 7.7 124.3 7.4 95 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: ❑ Sunn � Cloud ❑ Rain � Snow Temp: 26°-32°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 95%of Standard Proctar ASTM D 698, ❑ 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-Tracichoes, 1-Bobcat � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 1-Walk-behind, 1-Jumping jack Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site,as requested,to observe and test backfill for the interior slab-on-grade and planter box slab-on-grade. Although the moisture Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches content was over the optimum moisture content by more than 2 percent for a few tests,the Method of Adding Moisture: None soils in this area were not deflecting or pumping. Therefore, it is our opinion that the This re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of the fill during this visit. rilO1StUT'0 aI1Cl C12riSlty tOStS p0T'fOT'111eC1 2t t110 LlOteC� IOC3t10riS 113V0 1110t jJT'OJOCt We have relied on the contractor to continue applying the recommended compactive effort aud moisture to the fill durii�g Sp0C1f1Cat1011S. times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests arc made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observer's jud ment Test data are not the sole basis for o inions o��whether the fill meets s eciticatious. 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: 12/29/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 87B Sheet: 2 of 4 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Lalcewood-(303)989-1223 Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transportation Grand Junction-(970)241-7700 Interiar Slab-on-grade and Planter Box 1309 Elkhorn Drive Slab-on-grade Backfill Vail,Colorado 81657 ECO Building Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado Laborato Field Depth Maximum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) c� (%) c� (%) 307 Gridlines A.4/4.6(interior slab-on-grade) Grade± 131.1 7.7 1261 8.2 96 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 308 Gridlines A.6/3.7(interior slab-on-grade) Grade-±- 131.1 7.7 124.8 8.3 95 Pass Curve#2 SAND,Gravell ,Sil 309 2'North of Gridlines A.0/7.8(interior slab- -1.0± 131.1 7.7 125.0 9.0 95 Pass Curve#2 on- rade SAND Gravell Sil 310 3'North of Gridlines A.0/6.3(interior slab- Grade± 131.1 7.7 129.9 8.0 99 Pass Curve#2 on- rade SAND Gravell Sil 3ll 2'North of Gridlines A.0/72(planter box) Grade± 131.1 7.7 127.0 10.4 97 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 312 2'North of Gridlines A.0/7.8(planter box) Grade± 131.1 7.7 131.8 6.5 100 Pass Ciuve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 313 Gridlines A.3/0.8(planter box) -1.5± 131.1 7.7 127.6 9.8 97 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: ❑ Sunn � Cloud ❑ Rain � Snow Tem : 27°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 95%of Standard Proctar ASTM D 698, ❑ 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-Tracichoes, 1-Bobcat � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 1-Jumping jack, 1-Walk-behind Progress Report: See Sheet 1 of 4. Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches Method of Adding Moisture: None This re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of the fill during this visit. We have relied on tlie coi�tractar to continue applying the recommended compactive effort and inoisture to the fill during times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests arc made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observer's jud ment Test data are i�ot the sole basis for o inions on whether the fill meets s ecitications. 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: 12/29/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 87C Sheet: 3 of 4 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transportation Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 Interiar Slab-on-grade and Planter Box 1309 Elkhorn Drive Slab-on-grade Backfill Vail,Colorado 81657 ECO Building Lionshead Transit Center Vail,Colorado Laborato Field Depth Maximum Optimum Test Location or Dry Moisture Dry Moisture Percent Pass/Fail Soil Type No. Elevation Density Content Density Content Compaction (feet) c� (%) c� (%) 314 Gridlines A.4/1.6 -0.58± 131.1 7.7 1311 8.0 100 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 315 Gridlines A.8/0.7 -1.0± 131.1 7.7 127.1 8.4 97 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 316 Gridlines B.0/1.4 Grade± 131.1 7.7 124.8 8.9 95 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 317 Gridlines A.6/0.5 Grade± 131.1 7.7 125.0 10.4 95 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: ❑ Sunn � Cloud ❑ Rain � Snow Tem : 27°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 95%of Standard Proctar ASTM D 698, ❑ 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-Tracichoe � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: 1-Walk-behind Progress Report: See Sheet 1 of 4. Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 8 inches Method of Adding Moisture: None This re�ort presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of the fill during this visit. We have relied on the coutractor to coutinue applying the recommended compactive effort a�d moisture to the till during times when our observer is not observing operations. Tests are made of the fill only as believed necessary to calibrate our observer's�ud me��t Test d ata are not the sole basis for o inions on wl�ether the fill meets s ecificatim�s. Don Sneed Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By REINFORCING STEEL (REBAR) OBSERVATION 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: 12/29/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Report#: 87D Sheet: 4 of 4 Department of Public Works/Transportation 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail,Colorado 81657 Project: Lionshead Transit Center,Vail, Colorado Weather: ❑ Sunny � Cloudy ❑ Rain � Snow Temp: 28°F± Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Observations: Type of Structure: (Wall, Grade Beam, Footin�, Slab-on-�rade, etc.): Planter Box Walls and Slab-on-grade LoCatlOn of�bserVatlons: Gridlines A.0-A.6/3.0, A.6/3.0-33, A.0/3.0 to 4' North, 4' North of A.0/3.0-4.0, A.0/4.0 to 4' North,and A.0/6.1-8.0 to 4'North Sheet or Plan Number: S 101, 8/5313, 9/5313, and 9/S 120 Meets Project Spec. Planter BOx Wall.S Rebar: Gridlines A.0-A.6/3.0,A.6/3.0-3.3,A.0/3.0 to 4'North,4'North yes no of A.0/3.0-4.0,and A.0/4.0 to 4'North Vertical: Size: #5 Spacing: 1'-0" o.c. � ❑ Horizontal: Size: #5 Spacing: 0'-8" o.c. � ❑ Top: Size: 2 - #5 Spacing: Continuous � ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Splices:(yes/no) no Length: ❑ ❑ Meets Project Spec. Planter Box Slab-on-grade Rebar: Gridlines A.0/6.1-8.0 to 4' North yes no Bottom: Size: #5 Spacing: 1'-0" o.c. each way � ❑ Dowels: Size: #3 Spacing: 1'-0" o.c. epoxied � ❑ Dowels: Size: #5 Spacing: 1'-0"o.c. for walls � ❑ Bottom: Size: 2 - #5 Spacing: Continuous at bottom of walls � ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Splices:(yes/no) no Length: ❑ ❑ Discrepancies/Remarks: Based on our observations, it is our opinion that the reinforcing steel (rebar) yes no noted in this Daily Field Report has been properly placed and has met project specifications. � ❑ Don Sneed 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: 12/30/10 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Report#: 88 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: 35°F± Construction Activities/Observations: Field engineer was en route to the site, as requested, to perform moisture and density testing,reinforcing steel(rebar) observations, and concrete tests for the ECO Building. The activities were cancelled by the contractor while field engineer was en route to the site. Field engineer picked up 1 set of 5 cylinders. 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: 1/3/11 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 89A Sheet: 1 of 2 Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Town Engineer Lalcewood—(303)989-1223 Subject: Fill Observation and Testine Department of Public Works/Transportation Grand Junction—(970)241-7700 Interiar Slab-on-grade Backfill 1309 Elkhorn Drive ECO Building 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 (%) 318 Gridlines A.8/3.0 Grade± 131.1 7.7 125.0 7.7 95 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil 319 Gridlines A.4/2.7 Grade± 131.1 7.7 124.7 7.0 95 Pass Curve#2 SAND Gravell Sil Weather: � Sum� ❑ Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Temp: 26°-31°F± � Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 95°/o of Standard Proctar ASTM D 698, ❑ 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, 1-7umping jack Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site,as requested,to observe and test backfill for interior slab-on-grade. Test results indicate that moisture and density tests perfarmed Number of Passes: Varies Thiekness of Lift: 8 inches at the noted locations have met project specifications. Method of Adding Moisture: None 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[o continue applying the recommended compactive effort and moishire 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 whetlier the fill meets s ecificatim�s. Don Sneed Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By REINFORCING STEEL (REBAR) OBSERVATION 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: 1/3/11 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Report#: 89B Sheet: 2 of 2 Department of Public Works/Transportation 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail,Colorado 81657 Project: Lionshead Transit Center,Vail, Colorado Weather: � Sunny ❑ Cloudy ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Temp: 26° - 31°F± Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Observations: Type of St]'uCture: (Wall, Grade Beam, FootlTlg, Slab-on-�rade, etC.): Planter Box Foundation Walls and Elevated Deck LoCatlon of Observatlons: Gridlines A.0/6.1 to 4'North,4'North of A.0/6.1-8.1,A.0/8.1 to 4'North,and A.0-C.0/6.1-8.0 Sheet or Plan Number: 5101, 9/5120, 9/5313, 8/5313, 5/5305, 10/5350, 11/5350, and 12/5350 typical Meets Project Spec. Planter Box Foundation Walls Rebar: Gridlines A.0/6.1 to 4'North,4'North ofA.O/6.1-8.1,A.0/8.1 to yes no 4'North Horizontal: Size: #5 Spacing: 0'-8" o.c. � ❑ Vertical: Size: #5 Spacing: 1'-0" o.c. � ❑ Top: Size: 2 - #5 Spacing: Continuous � ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Splices:(yes/no) yes Length: 3'-2.5" at horizontal � ❑ Meets Project Spec. Elevated Deck Rebar: Gridlines A.0-C.0/6.1-8.0 yes no Bottom: Size: #7 Spacing: 1'-0" o.c. each way � ❑ Corners: Size: 6 - #6 Spacing: 0'-6" o.c. at bottom, diagonal � ❑ Opening: Size: 3 - #7 Spacing: At 4 sides,bottom � ❑ Opening: Size: 2 - #4 Spacing: At each corner, diagonal � ❑ Top: Size: Spacing: Not in place ❑ � Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Splices:(yes/no) no Length: ❑ ❑ Discrepancies/Remarks: Based on our observations, it is our opinion that the reinforcing steel (rebar) yes no noted in this Daily Field Report has been properly placed and has met project specifications. ❑ � Don Sneed 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: 1/4/11 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Report#: 90 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: 22°F± Construction Activities/Observations: Field engineer arrived on site, as requested, to perform reinforcing steel (rebar) observations and concrete tests for the elevated deck at Gridlines A.0-C.0/6.1-8.0 and moisture and density testing for the base course below the sidewalk along Gridlines C.0 to E-A/0.0-3.0. The rebar for the deck was not ready at the time of the proposed concrete pour, so the pour was cancelled. The contractor had just started placing base course in the area of the sidewalk. Therefore,no rebar observations, concrete tests, or moisture and density tests were performed during this site visit. 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: 1/5/11 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Report#: 91A Sheet: 1 of 2 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 Sidewalk Base Course 1309 Elkhorn Drive ECO Building 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 (%) 320 Gridlines C.5/4.5 Grade± 142.5 5.6 120.7 2.8 85 Fail Proctor by Others G sum Pit-3/a"ABC 321 Gridlines C.6/7.5 Grade± 142.5 5.6 125.6 2.2 88 Fail Proctor by Others G sum Pit-3/a"ABC Weather: ❑ Sum� � Cloud ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Tem : 26°F± ❑ Fill Tested Meets Specifications. Specification Compaction&Material: 95%of Modified Proctor ASTM D 1557 � Fill Tested Does Not Meet Specifications as Indicated by Test Number(s) and Should be Removed or Reworked. Type and Number of Earth Moving Units: 1-Front-end loader � Contractor Advised. ❑ Full Time Observation. � Part Time Observation. Type and Number of Compaction Units: Progress Report: Field engineer arrived on-site, as requested, to observe and test the sidewalk between Gridlines C.4 to E A/0.0-8.0. A 12 inch lift of base course was in place for Number of Passes: Varies Thickness of Lift: 12 inches the sidewalk, according to the contractor. Test results indicate that moisture and density Method of Adding Moisture: None tests performed at the noted locations have failed to meet project specifications. This report presents opinions formed as a result of our observations and/or compaction testing of tl�e fill during this visit. We have relied m�the contractar to continue applying the recomme�ded compactive effbrt and inoisture to the fill duri�g times when our observer is not obscrving 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 REINFORCING STEEL (REBAR) OBSERVATION 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: 1/5/11 Tom Kassmel,P.E. Town Engineer Report#: 91B Sheet: 2 of 2 Department of Public Works/Transportation 1309 Elkhorn Drive Vail,Colorado 81657 Project: Lionshead Transit Center,Vail, Colorado Weather: ❑ Sunny � Cloudy ❑ Rain ❑ Snow Temp: 17°F± Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Observations: Type of Structure: (Wall, Grade Beam, Footin�, Slab-on-�rade, etc.): Elevated Deck Location of Observations: Gridlines A.0-C.0/6.1-8.0 Sheet or Plan Number: 5101, 5/5350, 6/5350, 10/5350, 11/5350, and 12/5350 Meets Project Spec. Elevated Deck Rebar: Gridlines A.0-C.0/6.1-8.0 yes no Top: Size: #5 Spacing: 1'-6" o.c. each way � ❑ Top corners: Size: 5 - #6 Spacing: 0'-6"o.c.perpendicular � ❑ Top of openings: Size: 3 - #5 Spacing: At 4 sides � ❑ Top of openings: Size: 2 - #4 Spacing: At 4 corners, diagonal � ❑ PenetCatlOnS: Slze: #5 SpaC]]1g: At each side and between at top and bottom � ❑ Top: Size: #5 Spacing: Continuous for perimeter � ❑ Bottom: Size: #7 Spacing: 1'-0"o.c. each way � ❑ Corners: Size: 6 - #6 Spacing: 0'-6"o.c. at bottom, diagonal � ❑ Opening: Size: 3 - #7 Spacing: At 4 sides, bottom � ❑ Opening: Size: 2 - #4 Spacing: At each corner, diagonal � ❑ Splices:(yes/no) yes Length: 6'-1.5" for#5 at top � ❑ Meets Project Spec. Rebar: yes no Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Size: Spacing: ❑ ❑ Splices:(yes/no) Length: ❑ ❑ Discrepancies/Remarks: Based on our observations, it is our opinion that the reinforcing steel (rebar) yes no noted 'm this Daily Field Report has been properly placed and has met project specifications. � ❑ Don Sneed Scott B. Myers, P.E. Field Observer Reviewed By