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IMP012TANT 1NFORMATION <br /> ABOUT YOUR <br /> GEOTECHNICAL ENG[NEERING REPORT <br /> Mom consvuctior, problems are caused by site subsur- technical engineers who then render an opinion about <br /> face conditions than any other factor As troublesome as overall subsurface conditions, their likety reaction to <br /> subsur(ace problems can be. their frequency and extent proposed construction activiry. and appropriate founda- <br /> have been lessened considerably ir, recent years,due in tien design. Ever. under optimai circumstances actual <br /> large measum to programs�nd publications o(ASFE/ conditions may differ from those inferred to exist. <br /> The Association of Engineering Firms Practicing in because no geotechnical engineer. no macter how <br /> the Geosciences. qualifieci.and no subsur(ace expbration program, no <br /> matter how comprehensive.ca� reveal what is hidden by <br /> The(ollou�ing suggestions and oLservations are offered earth, rock and time. The actual interface between mate- <br /> te help you reduce the geotechnical-related delays. rials may be far more gradual or abrupt than a report <br /> cost-overruns and other cosdy headaches that can indicates Actual�ond;tions in areas not sampled may <br /> occur during a construction proleit differ from prediitions. Nut(iiny can Ge done fo prevent tfie <br /> w�miliciputrJ, Hut steGs uu�G?tnke�i ta help minimiu their <br /> A GEOTECHNICAL ENGW EERING ����V��� For this reason. ntos!cxperienccd owners relain Uteir <br /> �ralec(mical cmuidtmits throunli t(ie ronst�i¢tion stage. to iden- <br /> REPORT IS BASED ON A UNIQUE SET ti(y variances.conduct additional tests which may be <br /> OF PROJECT-SPECIFIC FACTORS needed•and to recommend solutions to problems <br /> encountered on site. <br /> A geotechnical rngineering report is based on a subsur- <br /> (ace cxploralion plan designed to incorporate a unique SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ' <br /> se[of p�oject-specific factors. These [ypically include <br /> the general nature of the structure involved, its size and CAN CHANGE <br /> configuration. the location o(the structure on the site S�bsurlace condicions may be modified by constandy- <br /> and its orientation. physical concomi�ants such as changing natural forces [iecause a geotechnical engi- <br /> access roads. parking lots.and underground utilities, neering report is based on conditions which existed at <br /> and the level of additional risk which the client assumed the time of subsurface exploration.construction derisions <br /> by virtue of limiwtions imposed upon the exploratory shoidd nnl 6��based mr u gmtrc6nicu!r�i9incering repart whose <br /> program To help avoid cosd,v problems. consult the � <br /> geotechnical enginc�er to determine how any(actors �����I�����9 may liave?een a/(ected Gy firne.Speak with the geo- <br /> technical consultant to leam i(additional tests are <br /> which change subsequent to the date ol the report may ��v�=:�ble before construction starts. <br /> a(fect its recommendations. <br /> Unless your consulting geotechnical engineer indicates Construction operations at or adjacent to the site and <br /> otherwisz. uma gentcc6rtiial ertgiiiceriny report sltotdd�wt natural events such as floods, earthquakes or ground- <br /> vr i_�� water(luauatinns may also af(ect subsurface conditions <br /> .When the nawre of the proposed structure is and. thus. the continuing adequacy of a geotechnical <br /> changed. for exam,le, if an of(ice Lci!ding will be �eporc The geotechnical engineer should be kept <br /> ereaed instead of a parking garage.or if a refriger- �PPrised of any such events.and shauld be consulred to <br /> ated warehousc will be built instcad o(an unre- determine i(additional tests are necessary. <br /> frigerated one: <br /> •when the size or con(iguration of the proposed GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES ARE <br /> structure is altered: PERFORMED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES <br /> .when the location or orientation of thc proposed AND PERSONS <br /> structure is modified: <br /> .when there is a change of ownership.or Geotechnical engineers' reports are prepared to meet <br /> .(or application to an adjacent site the specific necds o(specific individuals. A report pre- <br /> Groleduiicnl eri�i�irers camiol ncceV�respmisiGilih�lnr proGlrms p�red for a consulting civil engineer may not be ade- <br /> w(iich mny drvrlop i(thry are nol cmutdtrd a(ter(acturs cmisid- quate for a consuuction contractor,or eve�some other <br /> ered in d�eir reporYs development huve dwnqed. consulting civil engineec Unless indi[a[ed otherwise, <br /> this report was prepared expressly for the dient involved <br /> and expressly(or purposes indicated by che client Use <br /> MOST GEOTECHNICAL "FINDINGS" bY any other persons for any purpose.or by the dient <br /> ARE PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES �or a di(ferent purpose. may result in problems. No indi- <br /> vidual other ilia�i the dient s(iould apply t(iis repor(�or its <br /> Site exploration identi(ies actual subsur(ace conditions inte�iAed purpose widiout�irst ton�erring with Ihe qeotechnical <br /> only at those points where samples are laken. when e�igineec No Urrsnn should appl y this reporl(or any purposr <br /> they are taken. Da[a derived through samplin�and sub- ollicr Ihau tliat originally tontemplaleA u�ithout�rst con(erring <br /> sequent laboratory testing,are extrapolated by gco- wit(i Ihr grotcdmiu�l engincrc <br /> O <br />