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FOUNDATION DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CHAPTER 2: SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT<br />

• A soils engineer shall determine if the onsite excavated materials are adequate or suitable <strong>for</strong> use as<br />

backfill material. If the material is not suitable, then engineered soils shall be determined by the<br />

soils engineer.<br />

• Foundation backfill shall be placed in layers no more than 305 mm (12 in.) deep be<strong>for</strong>e<br />

compaction. The backfill requirements of each site differ based on conditions at the site.<br />

• A foundation <strong>for</strong> a cabinet shall be level <strong>and</strong> sealed.<br />

2.10.3 CONCRETE AND SOILS INSTALLATION MONITORING<br />

Test requirements <strong>for</strong> different types of concrete foundations are provided in Table 2-1.<br />

TABLE 2-1 FOUNDATION AND SOILS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS<br />

Requirement Type of Foundation<br />

Drilled<br />

Piers<br />

(Caissons) Deep Mat<br />

Guy<br />

Tower<br />

Sites<br />

Confirm <strong>and</strong> obtain concrete mix design from foundation designer. X X X X<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>m penetrometer test at the base of the mat or tower excavation to<br />

verify soil bearing conditions. The number of test locations is dependent<br />

on soil conditions. The Geotechnical firm shall provide bearing values <strong>for</strong><br />

specific locations.<br />

NOTE: Penetrometer tests are not required at the<br />

bottom of guy anchor thrust block<br />

excavations.<br />

Collect bulk sample <strong>for</strong> Modified Proctor compaction testing. Expedite<br />

sample to lab to accommodate a 7-day concrete cure period (unless a high<br />

early type mix is used) then a shorter turnaround is required.<br />

Identify specific caisson(s) being installed <strong>and</strong> include in daily field log<br />

<strong>and</strong> concrete report.<br />

Confirm <strong>and</strong> note caisson diameter <strong>and</strong> depth in concrete report. X<br />

Confirm, note <strong>and</strong> ensure caisson bottom is clean <strong>and</strong> free of debris. X<br />

For caissons, confirm <strong>and</strong> note placement of rein<strong>for</strong>cement cage <strong>and</strong><br />

ensure it is centered in caisson pier.<br />

For other foundations, confirm <strong>and</strong> note placement of rein<strong>for</strong>cement steel<br />

with respect to foundation design.<br />

Confirm <strong>and</strong> note that method of concrete placement is as specified by<br />

foundation designer(s).<br />

X<br />

minimum 3<br />

to 5<br />

locations<br />

X<br />

minimum 2<br />

to 3<br />

locations<br />

Eqpt.<br />

Shelter<br />

Foundations<br />

X<br />

minimum 2<br />

to 4<br />

locations<br />

X X X<br />

2-14 68P81089E50-B 9/1/05<br />

X<br />

X X X X<br />

X X X X

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