HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230773 182 Excelsior Site Plan Geotechnical ReportDA.NIEL G. LOUCKS, RE.
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Geotechnical Report
For
Multi -Family Building
Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
File No. 4163
Prepared For:
Green Springs Capital Group, LLC
Prepare&Ry.:
Daniel G Loucks, PE
NYSPE 068389
18 August 2022
14 AMBER WAY, BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020 ■ 518-369-9453 z E-MAIL- DGLGEOE1tiG@GMAILCOM
INTRODUCTION:
The subsurface investigation for the proposed Multi -Family
Building, Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York has been
completed. Aztech Environmental Technologies Inc. of Ballston
Spa, New York has completed six (6) soil borings at the site.
The logs of these borings, along with a location diagram, have
been included in the appendix of this report.
It is my understanding that the proposed construction will
include a three-story building located approximately as
indicated on the boring location diagram. The building will
have a slab on grade, wood frame design. I understand that the
final site design has not been completed.
The maximum column loadings will range from 50 to 75 kips.
Bearing wall loads will range from 2 to 5 kips per foot of wall.
The settlement tolerances are normal. Settlement tolerances are
considered to include up to 1 inch of total settlement and 3/4
inch ❑f differential settlement between column locations.
The first floor slab will be established within 3 feet of the
existing grades at the site.
The purpose of this report is to describe the investigation
conducted and the results obtained, to analyze and interpret the
data obtained; and to make recommendations for the design and
construction of the feasible foundation types and earthworks for
the project. The recommendations contained in this report are
based on the information that was provided up to the date the
report was completed. Any changes in the design of the project
or changes to the recommendations provided in this report should
be brought t❑ my attention t❑ determine if there needs to be any
revision of the geotechnical recommendations. I am not
responsible for any changes made to the recommendations provided
in this report unless I have provided written approval of the
changes. When the final site design and grading has been
completed, I should be sent a copy t❑ review and determine if
additional borings or recommendations are required.
The scope ❑f my services has been limited to coordinating the
boring and laboratory investigation, analyzing the soils
information, and providing a geotechnical report with foundation
recommendations. Environmental aspects ❑f the project as well
as grading and site design should be performed by qualified
others.
FIELD INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES:
The borings were extended by means of 3.75 inch ZD, hollow -stem
augers, by using various cutting bits using circulating drilling
fluid to remove the cuttings from the casing and by continuous
sampling with a split -spoon sampler_
Representative samples were obtained from the boring holes by
means of the split -spoon sampling procedure performed in accor-
dance with ASTM D 1586. The standard penetration values
obtained from this procedure have been indicated ❑n the soil
boring logs.
Soil samples obtained from these procedures were examined in the
field, sealed in containers, and shipped to the laboratory for
further examination, classification, and testing, as applicable.
During the investigation, water level readings were obtained at
various times where water accumulated in the boring hole. The
water level readings, along with an indication of the time of
the reading relative to the boring procedure, have been
indicated on the soil boring logs.
LABORATORY INVESTIGATION:
All samples were examined in the laboratory by the soil engineer
and classified according to the Unified Soil Classification
System. In this system, the soils are visually classified
according to texture and plasticity. The appropriate group
symbol is indicated on the soil boring logs.
Samples exhibiting significant cohesion were tested with a
calibrated, spring -loaded, penetrometer. This test is used to
estimate the unconfined compressive strength of the soil sample
by measuring the soil's resistance to the penetration of the
penetrometer needle. The results of these tests are listed ❑n
the boring logs.
SITE CONDITIONS:
The site contains two existing buildings. The ground surface at
the site is slopes very gently between the existing buildings
and the roadway. To the south of these buildings the ground
surface slopes down towards a wooded area.
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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS:
The specific subsurface conditions encountered at each boring
location are indicated on the individual soil boring lags.
However, to aid in the evaluation ❑f this data, I have prepared
a generalized description of the soil conditions based on the
boring data.
All the borings encountered an upper layer of uncontrolled fill.
In borings 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 this uncontrolled fill extends t❑
between 2 and possibly 8 feet. The uncontrolled fill is
generally sand with a trace to some silt and varying amounts of
gravel. In borings 1, 2, and 4 some of these soils are labeled
as possible fill because they are similar to the virgin soils
but contained gravel where the deeper virgin sand soils did not
contain gravel and they were loose. It is possible these are
virgin soils, but additional test pits would be required to
estimate the depth of the uncontrolled fill more accurately.
In borings 5 and 6 some ash and debris were encountered in the
upper uncontrolled fill. At these boring locations the
uncontrolled fill extended to between 6 and possibly 12 feet
below the existing ground surface.
Beneath the uncontrolled fill are layered sand, silt/clayey silt
and occasional clay layered soils. These virgin soils are loose
t❑ medium dense/soft to stiff. They extended to the bottom ❑f
the borings at 17 feet below the existing ground surface.
GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS:
Based ❑n the groundwater levels ❑bserved during the boring
investigation, the moisture condition of the samples recovered
from the boring holes and coloration of the soil samples, I
judge that the groundwater level was located below depth of 4
feet.
Perched groundwater tables may occur at higher elevations in the
soil profile due to groundwater being retained by layers or
lenses of silt or clay soils.
Some fluctuation in hydrostatic groundwater levels and perched
water conditions should be anticipated with variations in the
seasonal rainfall and surface runoff.
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It should be noted that the groundwater levels were obtained
during the drilling procedure_ Actual water levels may vary at
the time of construction. Some groundwater could be encountered
in soil layers labeled moist t❑ wet on the boring logs.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
As noted, the borings indicate that there is an upper layer of
uncontrolled fill at the site. In general the uncontrolled fill
varies from between 2 and possibly 8 feet in all the boring
except B-6 where the uncontrolled fill could be as deep as 1.2
feet. Also the exact depth of the uncontrolled fill was
difficult to determine in some borings because the soils are
similar to the virgin soils. In borings 1, 2, 3, and 4 these
upper uncontrolled fill soils may be able to be left in place in
floor slab areas provided they are proof rolled and are firm.
The uncontrolled fill containing ash and other construction
debris should be removed and replaced within the proposed
building footprint. Additional site investigations such as test
pit could be used to estimate the depth of the uncontrolled fill
more accurately.
Based on the boring results and my understanding the grading and
building loads, it is my opinion that the proposed building can
be adequately supported on properly designed spread footing
foundations resting on firm undisturbed virgin soils or on
properly placed and compacted controlled fill soils that rest an
these virgin soils.
Site work:
The proposed building areas should be cleared and grubbed and
all organic topsoil and vegetation along with any uncontrolled
fill with debris and existing building foundations. The subgrade
should be proof -rolled with a 10-ton roller and the proof
rolling should be ❑bserved by the soil engineer. This proof
rolling will compact the subgrade and reveal the presence of
soft spots. If saturated subgrade conditions exist, I recommend
that the subgrade be observed and probed by the soil engineer in
place of proof rolling. Any soft spots should be excavated and
backfilled with controlled fill material. In footing locations
all the uncontrolled fill should be removed.
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The removal of any uncontrolled fill should extend to a minimum
horizontal distance past the edge of the footings equal to half
the depth that the fill extends under the footing. This is equal
t❑ a 1:2 (H:V) slope down from the outer edge of the footing t❑
the virgin soil. All uncontrolled fill within the proposed
building area should also be removed.
A way to stabilize a spongy, but suitable, virgin, subgrade
would be to spread a reinforcement or separation type of geo-
textile (Mirafi 60OX or approved equal) ❑n the subgrade and
follow with a lift of clean, granular fill or uniform crushed
stone. The thickness of the controlled fill can range from 1.0
to 2.5 feet, as necessary, to achieve a working mat upon which
to construct the remainder of the controlled fill or to place
footings. If uniform crushed stone is used as controlled fill a
layer ❑f geotextile should be placed between the crushed stone
and any sand/gravel controlled fill or virgin soil.
A third method for stabilizing spongy areas of the subgrade
would be to improve the drainage by use of properly designed
drain tiles or by using properly designed sump pit and pump
dewatering systems. Using these methods, the local groundwater
table maybe able to be lowered sufficiently to aid in
stabilizing the subgrade surface. If large quantities of water
are encountered vacuum well point dewatering maybe required. The
need of a well point or any other type of dewatering program
should be evaluated by the contractor before starting
construction and be designed by a qualified dewatering
contractor ❑r hydrologist.
Controlled Fill:
Before any controlled fill is placed the site should be
inspected to verify that the site has been prepared according to
the recommendations contained in this report as required by the
current NYS Building Code.
Controlled fill can consist of non -organic, on -site or imported
soils free ❑f debris and expansive soil/rock and having a
maximum particle size ❑f 4 inches. A gradation and proctor
should be performed on the proposed soil and submitted to me for
approval. Approved, properly placed and compacted material can
be used as controlled fill within the proposed building
footprint. Free draining controlled fill material should be
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placed as recommended in this report. Approved on -site or
imported soils should not be used in these locations where free
draining controlled fill is recommended unless approved by me.
Controlled, relatively clean, granular fill can be spread in
lifts not exceeding 12 inches in loose thickness. These
materials should be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of the
maximum ASTM Specification D 1557-91 density, modified proctor.
On -site, silty soils, will be difficult to compact during wet
weather or poor drying conditions. These soils should not be
used as controlled fill.
If crushed stone is used as controlled fill, it should have a
layer of geotextile with a minimum tensile strength of 200 lbs
should be placed between the stone and existing soils. The stone
should be placed in lifts not exceeding 12 inches in thickness
and should be compacted with a minimum of 5 passes of a
vibratory roller rated at 5 tons or larger. Weathered shale or
crushed shale should not be used as controlled fill within the
proposed building area.
Free Draining Controlled Fill Material: Naturally or
artificially graded mixture of sand, natural or crushed stone or
gravel conforming to NYS DOT Table 733--04A, Type 2 or 4 as
follows and free of any organics, expansive material or asphalt
products:
U.S. Sieve No.
2 inch
1/4 inch
No. 40
No. 200
Percent Passing by Weight
100
30-65
5-40
❑-10
NYS DOT Table 703-4, Size 2 crushed stone, clean, durable,
angular, and of uniform quality throughout:
U.S. Sieve No.
1 '-1 inch
1 inch
1/2 inch
Percent Passing by Weight
100
90-100
0-15
All controlled fill should be free of organic and/or frozen
material.
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Free -draining controlled fill should have less than 10 percent
fines passing the #200 sieve.
I recommend performing one field density test for every 2,000
square feet of controlled fill placed, within the overlaying
building footprint, but in no case fewer than three tests per
lift.
I recommend that for foundation wall and footing backfill that
in each compacted backfill layer have at least one field in
place density test for each 50 feet or less ❑f wall or footing
length, but not fewer than two tests along a wall face or
footing be performed per lift_ Walls should be backfilled
uniformly on each side of the wall t❑ prevent uneven lateral
loading on the wall, unless the wall is designed as a retaining
wall.
Proper placement and compaction of backfill along exterior
portions of foundation walls should be provided, especially in
locations where there are sidewalks or building entries. Proper
placement of backfill materials can reduce possible settlements
and the use of properly designed backfill and drainage can
reduce possible frost heave movements.
Results of the field compaction test results should be sent to
my office for review. Copies of the results of soil gradation
tests should also be provided to me for review and approval.
Building Foundations:
I recommend that the proposed structure be supported by spread
footing foundations resting on firm virgin, inorganic, soils or
on controlled fill which, in turn, rests on these virgin mater-
ials. Footings can be designed for a maximum, net, allowable
sail bearing pressure of 2500 psf.
The soil engineer should observe the footing subgrade at the
beginning of the project or if soil conditions change to verify
the allowable bearing pressure of the soil encountered and that
all the uncontrolled fill has been removed.
Loads from adjacent footings or structures should be assumed t❑
distribute based on the elastic theory. Typical Boussinesq
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charts can be used to approximate loads at various depths and
locations due t❑ adjacent structures.
A minimum footing width of 2.0 feet is recommended for load
bearing strip footings. Isolated footings should be at least
3.0 feet wide. Haunched footings connected to the floor slab can
have reduced embedment to 1.5 feet below the top of slab and
with can be reduced to 1.5 feet wide.
Exterior footings or footings in unheated areas should have a
minimum ❑f 4.0 feet of embedment for protection from frost
action. Interior footings should have a minimum embedment of
2.0 feet below finished grade to develop the bearing value of
the soils.
To resist overturning and sliding a static lateral passive
pressure of 250 psf per foot of embedment can be used, provided
foundations are backfilled with Controlled fill. This static,
passive pressure resistance value has been reduced from the
calculated full passive pressure because of stress/strain
characteristics of the soil. To develop the full, calculated
resistance a certain amount of movement or deflection in the
structure is required. The amount of movement required to
generate this resistance generally greater than is acceptable
for structures. I therefore recommend that the full passive
pressure not be used. A coefficient of base sliding of 0.4 can
be used to resist lateral loads.
The passive resistance of the upper two feet ❑f soil, not in
floor slab areas, should be ignored due to surface effects of
frost and moisture.
Any surcharge loading of existing adjacent building foundations
or other adjacent structures/utilities should be addressed by
the structural engineer using Boussinesq charts.
Floor Slabs:
Concrete floor slabs can be designed to rest on controlled fills
resting on virgin, inorganic materials. A 6-inch layer of well -
graded, free -draining, granular material should be placed
beneath the floor slab to provide drainage, act as a capillary
break, and to provide better and more uniform support.
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If vehicle loadings are to be applied to the floor slab, the
proposed slab and supporting soils should be analyzed as a
pavement structure_ Z recommend that a minimum of 12 inches of
free draining controlled granular fill be placed below any
concrete pavements.
A modulus of subgrade reaction of 125 psi per inch can be used
to design concrete slabs resting ❑n a minimum ❑f 6 inches of
free draining controlled fill, that in turn rests an virgin
sails. A modulus of subgrade reaction of 100 psi per inch can be
used to design exterior slabs or pavements resting on a minimum
of 12 inches of free draining controlled fill. This reduced
value is recommended due to seasonal variations that occur due
to frost in the soils.
Exterior concrete pavements will experience some frost heave
movements during the winter and spring. If these movements are
not acceptable, then a minimum of 4.0 feet of approved subbase
material and properly designed drains would be required below
the concrete pavements ❑r sidewalks. The use of properly
designed footing drains can also be used to reduce possible
frost heave movements adjacent to the proposed structure.
If the moisture levels of floor slab areas are critical
additional drainage materials and vapor barriers will be
required beneath the floor slab. Also, the moisture content of
the subbase soils should be carefully monitored to prevent
excess water from saturating these subbase soils before the
floor slab is poured. This aspect of the design should be
performed by qualified others.
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES AND PROBLEMS:
The NYS Building Code Section 17 requires special inspections
and follow up reports. These inspections should be performed t❑
verify compliance with the recommendations contained in this
report.
All excavations of more than a few feet should be sheeted and
braced or laid back to prevent sloughing in of the sides.
Excavations should not extend below adjacent footings or
structures unless properly designed sheeting and bracing or
underpinning is installed.
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Footing and floor slab subgrades should be tamped to compact any
soil disturbed during the excavation process. A flat plate
should be placed on the end ❑f the excavator or backhoe bucket
to reduce disturbance of the footing subgrade.
A layer of geotextile (min. tensile strength of 200 lbs) and 4
to 12 inches of crushed stone may be required in footing
excavations t❑ prevent disturbance of the virgin subgrade during
wet weather. The stone and fabric should be placed as described
in the Controlled Fill section of this report.
Sump -pit and sump -pump -type dewatering may be required in
excavations or low areas during wet weather ❑r if groundwater is
encountered. If large quantities of groundwater are encountered
vacuum wells maybe required to stabilize the subgrade soils. All
excavations should be dewatered to a minimum of 1 foot below the
bottom of the excavation. All dewatering programs should be
designed to prevent bottom heave. Any dewatering program should
be performed with properly designed filtration protection on all
pumps to prevent loss of ground.
As previously noted, some of the cn-site soils contain clayey
silt which will make the soils sensitive to moisture content. If
the material becomes wet ❑r saturated, it will become spongy and
easily disturbed. It will also be difficult to place as
controlled fill if it becomes too wet. Imported well draining
sand and gravel or possibly crushed stone may be required to
prevent disturbance ❑f the subgrade soils during construction.
Subgrades should be kept from freezing during construction.
Water, snow, and ice should not be allowed to collect and stand
in excavations or low areas of the subgrade.
Some obstacles, including foundations and utilities and debris,
may be encountered in excavations.
Design and construction procedures should include measures to
limit the potential for slab curl and vapor transmission. The
shrinkage properties of the concrete should be controlled and
the curing of the concrete controlled. Differential shrinkage
between the top and bottom of the slabs could otherwise result
in curling of the slabs. The control of vapor transmission
through the slab should also be addressed. These phenomena may
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be only indirectly related to sail conditions. The architect/
structural engineer should address this aspect of the design.
Current American Concrete Institute recommendations for the
design and construction ❑f floor slabs and the control ❑f
shrinkage, slab curl and vapor transmission can be referred to.
Multi -Family Building
Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY
File No. 4163
CONTENTS OF APPENDIX=
1. General Notes
2. Boring Location Diagram
3. Boring Logs
4. Unified Soil Classification System.
5. Soil Use Chart
5. General Qualifications
GENERALtnTES
DRILLING & SAMPLING SYMB
SS Split -Spoon - 111 " T.D., 2" O.D., except where noted
S Shelby Tube ----- 2" O.D., except where noted
PA Power Auger Sample
DB Diamond Bit— NX: BX: AY -
CB Carboloy Bit— NM- BY, AM
❑S Osterberg Sampler — 3" Shelby Tube
HS : HouseI Sampler
WS : Wash Sample
FT : Fish Tail
RB : Rock Bit
WO : Wash Out
Standard "N" Penetration: Blows per foot of a 1.40 pound hammer falling 30 inches
on a 2 inch OD split spoon, except where noted
WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT SYMBOLS
WL :
Wafter Level
WCI :
Wet Cave In
DCI
Dry Cave In
WS
While Sampling
WD :
While Drilling
BCR :
Before Casing Removal
ACR :
After Casing Removal
AB
After Boring
Water levels indicated on the boring logs are the levels measured in the boring at the times indicated_
In pervious soils, the indicated elevations are considered reliable ground water Ievels. In impervious soils
the accurate determination of ground water elevations is not possible in even several day's observation,
and additional evidence on ground water elevations must be sought.
CLASSIFICATI N
COHESIONLESS SOII.S
-COHESIVE, SAILS
"Trace"
I% to 10°%
If clay content is sufficient so that clay
'Mrace to some"
10% to-20%
dominates soil properties, then clay becomes
"Some"
20°% to 35%
the principle noun with the other major soil
«Aiidr,
35% to 50°%
constituent as modifiers: i.e., silty clay. Other
Loose
0 to 9 Blows
minor soil constituents may be added according
Medium Dense
: 10 to 29 Blows
to classification breakdown for cohesionless soils;
Dense
or
30 to 59 Blows
i.e., silty clay, trace to some sand, trace gravel.
equivalent
Very Dense :
�!:60 Blows
Soft 0.00-0.59 tons/ftz
Medium mo— 0.99 tonslfe
Stile : I.00 - 1.99 tons/ft2
Very Stiff 2.00 — 3.99 tons/ft2
Hard 2t 4.00 tonslft'
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Project Number: 4163
Boring No. 1
Saratoga Springs, NY
Drilling Contractor: Aztech
Drill Rig Type: AN
Daniel G Loucks PE
Environmental
14 Amber Way
Hammer Type:
Date: August 2022
Ballston Spa, NY
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Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,
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Rack Description: modifierm color, hardnessldegree of concentration, bedding
y
Q
and jant characteristics, solutions, void conditions.
1
SS
1-1-2-1
3
0.5
Topsoil
Fine to Medium Sand, trace to some Silt, Brown
2
SS
1-1-1-1
2
Moist, Loose (SM) FILL
4.0
3
SS
1-1-1-1
2
Fine to Coarse Sand, trace to some Gravel, Silt, Brown,
Wet, Loost to Medium Dense (SM) Possible Fill
4
SS
2-5-5-7
10
8.0
5
SS
5-4-3-3
7
Fine to Medium Sand, some Silt, Brown, Wet
10
Loose (SM)
6
SS
4-3-1-3
4
13.0
Fine to Medium Sand and Silt, trace Clay, Brown/Gray, Wet
Medium Dense (SM-ML) (CL) Occasional Thin Clay Layers
7
SS
10-7-6-7
13
17.0
End of Boring at 17.0 Feet
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Daniel G Loucks PE
Ground Surface Elevation: NIA
Proposed Building at 182 Excelsior Ave,
Protect Number: 4163
Boring No. 2
Saratoga Springs, NY
Drilling Contractor: Aztech
Drill Rig Type: ATV
Daniel G Loucks PE
Environmental
14 Amber Way
Hammer Type:
Data: August 2022
Ballston Spa, NY
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Hammer Drop:
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Rath Description: modifierm color, hardnessldegree of concentration, bedding
N
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and joint characteristics, solutions, void conditions.
1
SS
1-1-3-3
4
Fine to Coarse Sand, trace to some Silt, Brown
2.0
Moist, Loose (SM) FILL
Fine to Coarse Sand, trace to some Silt, trace Gravel
2
SS
3-1-2-2
3
4.0
Brown, Moist, Loose (SM) FILL
Fine to Coarse Sand, some Silt, trace Gravel, Brown
3
SS
2-2-2-5
4
Wet, Loose (SM) Possible Fill
4
SS
3-3-3-2
6
8.0
Fine Sand, some Silt, Brown, Wet, Loose (SM)
5
SS
3-2-1-1
3
1Q
10.0
Fine Sand and Silt, brown/Gray, Wet, Loose (SM-ML)
6
SS
2-2-2-2
4
13.0
Silt, some Sand, trace to some Clay, Brown/Gray
Wet, Medium Dense/Stiff (ML)(CL) Occasional Clay Layers
7
SS
6-7-7-7
14
Qu = 1.3 tsf
17.0
End of Boring at 17.0 Feet
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Daniel G Loucks PE
Ground Surface Elevation: NIA
Proposed Building at 182 Excelsior Ave,
Project Number: 4163
Boring No. 3
Saratoga Springs, NY
Drilling Contractor: Aztech
Drill Rig Type: ATV
Daniel G Loucks PE
Environmental
14 Amber Way
Hammer Type:
Date: August 2022
Ballston Spa, NY
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Hammer Drop:
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30 inches
Groundwater Depth: 6 ft. WS
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other descriptors
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tss
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modi4erm color, hardness/degree of concentration, bedding
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and joint characteristics, solutions, void conditions.
1
SS
1-1-1-2
2
0.5
Topsoil
F-C Sand, trace to some Silt, Brown, Moist, Loose (SM) FILL
2.0
Fine to Coarse Sand, trace Silt, Brown, Moist
2
SS
2-3-1-2
4
4.0
Loose (SM-SP)
Fine to Medium Sand, trace to some Silt, Reddish Brown
3
SS
2-5-5-5
10
6.0
Moist to Wet, Medium Dense (SM)
Fine to Medium Sand, some Silt, Brown, Wet, Loose (SM)
4
SS
3-3-4-5
7
5
SS
3-2-2-3
4
10
6
SS
5-3-2-2
5
13.0
Clayey Silt, trace to some Sand, Gray, Wet, Loose (ML)
7
SS
3-3-3-3
6
17.0
End of Boring at 17.0 Feet
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Daniel G Loucks PE
Ground Surface Elevation: NIA
Proposed Building at 182 Excelsior Ave,
Project Number: 4163
Boring No. 4
Saratoga Springs, NY
Drilling Contractor. Aztech
Drill Rig Type: ATV
Daniel G Loucks PE
Environmental
Hammer Type:
Date: August 2022
14 Amber Way
Ballston Spa, NY
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Hammer Weight:
Hammer Drop:
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Lithology
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(blowsifoot)
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Daniel G Loucks PE
Ground Surface Elevation: NIA
Proposed Building at 182 Excelsior Ave,
Project Number: 4163
Boring No. 5
Saratoga Springs, NY
Drilling Contractor: Aztech
Drill Rig Type: ATV
Daniel G Loucks PE
Environmental
Hammer Type:
Date: August 2022
14 Amber Way
Ballston Spa, NY
Automatic
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20
Daniel G Loucks PE
Ground Surface Elevation: NIA
Proposed Building at 182 Excelsior Ave,
Project Number. 4163
Boring No. 6
Saratoga Springs, NY
Drilling Contractor: Aztech
Drill Rig Type: ATV
Daniel G Loucks PE
Environmental
Hammer Type:
Date: August 2022
14 Amber Way
Ballston Spa, NY
Automatic
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GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
This report has been prepared in order to aid in the evaluation of this property and
to assist the architect and/or engineer in the design of this project. The scope of the
project and location described herein, and my description of the project
represents my understanding of the significant aspects relevant to soil and
foundation characteristics. In the event that any changes in the design or location
of the proposed facilities, as outlined in this report, are planned, I should be
informed so the changes can be reviewed and the conclusions of this report modified
or approved in writing by myself.
It is recommended that all construction operations dealing with earthwork,
and foundations be inspected by an experienced soil engineer to assure that the
design requirements are fulfilled in the actual construction. If you wish, I would
welcome the opportunity to review the plans and specifications when they have
been prepared so that I may have the opportunity of commenting on the effect of soil
conditions on the design and specifications.
The analysis and recommendations submitted in this report are based upon the data
obtained from the soil Borings and/or test pits performed at the locations indicated on
the location diagram and from any other information discussed in the report.
This report does not reflect any variations which may occur between these boring
and/or test pits. In the performance of subsurface investigations, specific information
is obtained at specific locations at specific times. However, it is a well-known fact
that variations in soil and rock conditions exist on most sites between boring
locations and also such situations as groundwater conditions vary from time to
time. The nature and extent of variations may may not become evident until the course
of construction. If variations then appear evident, it will be necessary for a reevalua-
tion of the recommendations of this report after performing on -site observations
during the construction period and noting the characteristics of any variations.