Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
b. Building foundation excavation and subgrade preparation shall be observed for conformity
to the size, depth and suitability of the excavated areas and test for verification of the soil
bearing capacity for compliance with the geotechnical recommended specified values.
Porous fill shall be examined for soils classification, depth and percentage of compaction.
5. Using the geotechnical engineering report as a guide, report any deviation from the
recommendations contained within the geotechnical report and point out the deviation to the
job superintendent. DO NOT MAKE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEANS AND
METHODS TO BE USED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
6. Test and verify soil-bearing capacity of each column footing and every 30 lineal feet of wall
foundation.
7. Perform the following tests as necessary:
a. Atterberg Limits Test – two (2) tests anticipated
b. Percent Fines - two (2) tests anticipated
c. Standard Proctor - two (2) tests anticipated
d. Nuclear Density Gauge to evaluate bearing soils at spread footing excavation and for fill
soils – ten visits anticipated.
e. Hand auger and penetrometer for native soils.
3.03 Asphalt/Concrete Pavement Testing Specification
The Testing Specifications listed below shall be executed without deviation in accordance with the
Project Drawings and Specifications. Any discrepancies between these documents will be brought
to the immediate attention of the Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone Construction Manager.
All reports shall be made on 8-1/2 x 11 white papers, suitable for photocopying and binding in
booklet form. All sheets shall have the Testing and Engineer’s letterhead (including phone number,
address and email address). Larger sheets shall be folded and bound into the booklet. Reports
shall include:
a. Date issued
b. Project title and number as it appears on the Contract Documents.
c. Name of the inspector
d. Name and seal of registered engineer in responsible charge.
e. Date and time of sampling or inspection.
f. Identification of product and specification section.
g. Location of sampling or inspection in the Project.
h. Type of inspection or test performed.
i. Date of test.
j. Results of test.
k. Indicate conformance or non-conformance with the Contract Document requirements and
provide Testing and Engineer’s interpretation of test or inspection results.
All tests and inspections not conforming to the Contract Documents shall be stamped with a red
stamp indicating non-0conrormance and distributed within 20 hours of discovery using the red letter
format attached to this document.
After each inspection or test, a report shall be distributed within three calendar days to:
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone Construction Manager
SITE-Work Engineering Consultant
Developer or Contractor
Building Official
Architectural Consultant
1 copy
1 copy
3 copies
as Required
1 copy
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