Observations/Finding

As requested, the site was visited by our AS Engineering and Consulting (ASEC) representative for the purpose of providing quality control inspection and testing services.  Visual observation techniques were employed to verify compliance with project drawing/specifications, applicable codes, and materials submittals. The following observations were observed on site this day.

• The placement and compaction of fill soils for the keyway on culvert, continued this day.
• At the time of arrival, our representative observed that work was in progress with one (1) foot lifts being placed, compacted using a sheeps-foot compactor.
• Density test results indicate that the compacted materials met the project requirement of 90% of the maximum dry density obtained by the (Standard Proctor ASTM 698).
• A footing evaluation was performed by visual inspection and probing testing for the culvert footing,
• During the evaluation, soft and wet soils were encountered.  We recommended the removal of up to 4 feet of these unsuitable soils to reach suitable residual soils.