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r � <br /> r <br /> APPENDIX B <br /> � L�S?BATORY TFSTtar <br /> E-488g <br /> rSeneral <br /> VVe rnnducted laboratory tests on several representative soil samples to verify or modify the <br /> � field soil classificarion of the units encountered and to evaivate the material's general <br /> physical propenies and engineering characteristics. A brief descripcion of each of the tests <br /> performed for this study is provided below. The results of laboratory tests performed on <br /> � specific samples are provided at the appropriate sample depth on the individual test pit log <br /> ��r on a separate data sheet contained in this Appendix, However, it is imponant to note <br /> that these test results may not accurately represent ihe overall in-situ soil conditions. <br /> � our recommendations are based on our interpretation of these test results and their use in <br /> guiding our engineering judgement. Barth Consultants, Inc. ECI �' of <br /> the interpretation of these data by others. � ) �annot be responsible for <br /> rIn accordance with our 5tandard Fee Schedule and General Conditions, the. soil samples for <br /> this project will be discarded after a period of thirry (30) days following completion of this <br /> � repon unless we are othenvise directed in writing. <br /> Soil la ci� o►t <br /> � As mentioned earlier, all soil samples are visually examined in the �eld by our representative <br /> at the time they are obtained. They are subse uentl <br /> � o�ce, where they are independently reexamined by one ot our engineers and the original <br /> 9 y packaged and returned to our Bellewe <br /> description is veri�ed or modified, as necessa <br /> dassi�cation tests, the samples are described in general accordance with the Uniflied <br /> ry• With the help of information obtained from <br /> Classification System, ASTM Test Method D•2487.83. <br /> � provided at the appropriate sample loc�ation on the individual test pit log and are qualitative <br /> The resulting descriptions are <br /> °�Y• The attached Soil Clazsification/L.egend, Plate Al, provides pictorial symbols that <br /> match the written descriptions. <br /> � �C�StI!!� <br /> � Moisture content tests were performed on several samplCs obtained from the test pits. '17�e <br /> purpose of these tests is to approximately ascertain the in-place moisture content. The <br /> moisture content is determined in general accordance with ASTM Test Method D-22]6-80. <br /> � The information obtained assists us by providing qualitative information regarding soil <br /> atrength and compressibiliry. The results of these tests are presented at the a ro r�ate <br /> sample depth on the test pit ]ogs. <br /> � PP p ' <br /> pert(cle Si�n s � • <br /> � Detailed grain size analyses were conducted on several of the shallow soil samples to <br /> determine the size distribution of the sampled soil. This allox�s us to make some judgments <br /> analyss allows us�to provi e1 a dehailedrdescription nd class�cat(n oftthe in pla e mra er al�s <br /> A s. <br /> � Earth Consultants, Inc. <br />