HomeMy WebLinkAbout1342 Fairway Five Dr - Special Inspections/Engineering - 12/08/2000December 8, 2000
Project No: 1794-02-00
Mr. Bill Albrecht
Ashcroft Homes
4836 South College Avenue Suite 10
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Re: Lot 20, Fairway Five at Southridge Greens P.U.D.; Fort Collins, Colorado
1342 Fairway Five Drive
Dear Mr. Albrecht,
Shear Engineering Corporation conducted foundation excavation observations for the above
referenced address on Wednesday, October 25, 2000. The soils noted at the bottom of the
basement excavation consisted primarily of silty clay. The soils noted at the bottom of the
basement walkout excavation also consisted primarily of silty clay. The soils noted at the bottom
of the upper garage excavation consisted primarily of fill materials approximately four feet (4')
above the silty clay. Over excavation of four feet (4') was directed for the garage footings so that
they will bear on the original undisturbed bearing soils. The soils noted in the excavation are
generally consistent with those noted in the subsurface investigation report for Fairway Five at
Southridge Greens P.U.D. titled, "Geotechnical Investigation, Fairway Five at Southridge Greens
P.U.D., Fort Collins, Colorado"; by American Eagle Engineering, LTD.; A,E.E. Project No. 86-
G-1257; report dated November 10, 1986.
Boring Logs TH2, TH7 and TH8 were the nearest borings taken to this site. Boring Log TH2
indicated sandy clay to an approximate depth of eleven feet (IV) underlain by sandy clay with
gravel for the remainder of the boring of twelve feet (12'). Boring Log TH7 indicated sandy clay
for the entire depth of the boring of fourteen feet (14'). Boring Log TH8 indicated sandy clay
with gravel for the entire depth of the boring of thirteen feet (13').
This lot is suitable for a spread footing foundation system as recommended in the geotechnical
investigation report. The foundation plan, which was prepared by Shear Engineering Corporation
and dated October, 2000 was used. Footings were designed for a maximum allowable bearing
capacity of 1,500 pounds per square foot (dead load plus full live load).
Shear Engineering Corporation was present on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 for footing
construction observations. Shear Engineering Corporation was present on Wednesday, December
6, 2000 for wall steel placement observations. All observations were made to confirm that
footing construction and wall steel placement was completed in substantial compliance with the
direction, details and specifications noted on the foundation plan. And in substantial compliance
with the recommendations of the geotechnical investigation report.
All footing construction and wall steel placement was completed in substantial compliance with
the direction, details and specifications noted on the foundation plan and with the
recommendations of the geotechnical investigation report.
4836 S. College, Suite 12 Ft. Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-5334 Fax (970) 282-0311 www.shearengineering.com
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December 8, 2000
Project No: 1794-02-00
Re: Lot 20, Fairway Five at Southridge Greens P.U.D.; Fort Collins, Colorado
1342 Fairway Five Drive
Groundwater was not evident in the excavation. Waterproofing is not required. At a minimum,
all foundation walls shall be dampproofed according to the requirements of the 1997 UBC,
Appendix Chapter 18, Waterproofing and Dampproofing Foundations. A foundation drain
system will be required. A sump pit to be located in the basement is recommended as a
secondary drain outfall.
If you have any questions, please call (970) 226-5334.
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