Observations/Finding

At the request of the client’s representative, our AS ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, LLC (ASEC) representative, Amin Azimi visited the job site to observe the contractor’s work activities from a quality standpoint to verify compliance with project drawings/specifications, applicable codes, and materials submittals and conducted QC testing per the project drawings and specifications.  The following observations were made on site this shift:

• A pre-pour observation performed in the Ramp 20, phase 1, driveway P1, P1 + P3/2 feet Strip and for lane 5, Slot drain from STA 0+00.00 to STA 2+50.00, on this day.  The contractor completed rebar and dowel basket placement for this lane.
• The writer visually inspected the installation and setup of these lanes and advised the contractor representatives of any minor corrections that were required.
• Contractor cleaned loose rock and debris and puddles of water from the base.
• Baskets were found to be level and straight and secured.
• Dowel bars have epoxy. Embedment depth was found to be 15″ in concrete.
• The reinforcing steel was checked for correct size, number of bars, location of bars, spacing, cleanliness, support against displacement, splicing, clearance and steel grade. Based on visual observations and field measurements, the reinforcing steel at the Slot drain from STA 0+00.00 to STA 2+50.00, appeared to be acceptable for size, spacing and quantity.
• Our representative along with Ashud of ATLQA and Cornell the ATLNext representative and Brandon CWM rep signed the pre-pour card.
• Performed density testing for the placement of GAB at East end of lane 12 (25 ft X36 ft).
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