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June 17, 2013
Mr. Jonathan Wright
Wright Builders, Inc.
48 Bates Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Re: Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations Report
The Upper Ridge at Village Hill
Northampton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Wright:
We are pleased to present this report providing geotechnical recommendations for the
proposed Upper Ridge at Village Hill development, to be located on a portion of the
former Northampton State Hospital Site in Northampton, Massachusetts. We understand
that the project will consist of seven residential structures, which will be located off of
Village Hill Road and Ford Crossing. Our services consisted of the observation of
borings and test pits, review of the logs and of the collected samples, engineering
analyses, and preparation of this report. Concurrently with this study, we also conducted
a Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, which are submitted under
separate cover. This report is subject to the attached limitations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The project Site presently consists of a grassy vacant property located within the Village
Hill Complex, which is located off Prince Street (Route 66) in Northampton,
Massachusetts. The Site was formerly part of the Northampton State Hospital Campus.
Based upon plans reviewed, structures formerly located within the project limits included
the main complex building, the cafeteria, and a store house. A building identified as
“small garage” was located in the western portion of the Site, south of the remaining
Coach Barn structure. These structures were all demolished within the last 10 years.
The proposed construction will consist of the following: two (2) 4-unit Greek Revival
Townhomes (Buildings A & B); two (2) 3-unit Craftsman Townhomes (Buildings C & D);
one (1) Craftsman 2-family Townhome (Building E); and two (2) 6-unit Arts & Crafts flats
(Buildings F and G), and seven garage structures. The locations of these structures are
shown on Figure 2.
Each new residential structure will have a footprint of between approximately 1,300 and
3,400 square feet and will be between two and three stories high, with a basement. With
the exception of building F, the basements will be below grade. Building F will contain a
below grade parking, which will match exterior grades on the western side. The
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structures will be wood-framed and loads are expected to be relatively light. Each
garage structure will have a footprint of approximately 1,000 square feet and will consist
of a one-story, slab-on-grade, wood-framed structure. The locations of the proposed
buildings are shown on Figure 2.
In general, Site topography slopes gently downward from the northwest (maximum
elevation of 236 feet) to the south and southeast (minimum elevation of 218 feet).
Based upon slab elevations provided to us, it appears that excavations for basements
will be up to 13 feet deep. In addition two retaining walls, up to 6 feet in height, will be
located along the west side of Building F, to achieve exterior grade transitions. We
understand that minor cuts and fills (up to five feet) will be needed to achieve final Site
grading. These estimations are based on information provided to OTO at the time of the
investigations and are subject to change during final design.
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS
Subsurface explorations consisted of soil borings and test pits. Boring and test pit
locations are described in Table 1 and shown on Figure 2.
Soil Borings
Seventeen soil borings (VH-1 through VH-17) were performed on May 1 through 3 and
May 6 and 7, 2013 by Seaboard Drilling of Chicopee, Massachusetts. The borings were
performed using a Mobile B-53 truck mounted rig equipped with hollow stem augers, and
were completed to a depth of between 2 and 37 feet below existing ground surface. An
O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. (OTO) field engineer observed and logged each
boring. Boring locations are shown on Figure 2. Boring logs are attached.
In general, soil samples were collected on a continuous or semi-continuous basis in the
upper eight to ten feet, at a depth of ten feet and every five feet thereafter. Soil samples
were collected using a 2-inch diameter split spoon sampler driven 24-inches with a 140
pound hammer falling 30 inches (American Society for Testing and Materials Test
Method D1586-99 “Standard Test Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling
of Soils”). The number of blows required to drive the sampler each six inches was
recorded. The standard penetration resistance, or N-value, is the number of blows
required to drive the sampler the middle 12 inches. Soil properties, such as strength and
density, are related to the SPT blow count. After drilling, bore holes were backfilled with
soil cuttings.
Two borings (VH-3 and VH-10) were completed as groundwater monitoring wells. The
wells were constructed of two-inch diameter PVC. The groundwater monitoring wells
were installed approximately 24 feet below grade, with a ten foot well screen positioned
to intersect the groundwater table. The annulus between the well and boring sidewall
was filled with filter sand. A bentonite seal was placed above the sand and the wells
were finished with a steel curb box at grade. Well locations are shown on Figure 2 and
details of the well installation are shown on the boring logs.
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Test Pits
Nineteen test pits were performed on May 6 and May 7, 2013 by Duffy Willard Paving
and Excavating of Northampton, Massachusetts. The test pits were performed using a
John Deere 310SE backhoe equipped with a ¼ cubic yard bucket. The test pits
extended to a depth of 8 to 14 feet below ground surface and were terminated upon
dense soil conditions. An OTO field engineer observed and logged each test pit. Test
pit locations are shown on Figure 2. Test pit logs and photographs are attached.
Environmental Field Screening
The headspace of soil samples collected from the borings and test pits were screened in
the field using a photo-ionization detector (PID). PID screening provides a qualitative
assessment of volatile organic content of the samples. PID readings are provided on the
boring logs. In summary, the readings were 1 ppm or below the instrument detection
limit. These readings are indications of natural, background conditions.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Subsurface conditions were generally consistent between borings and with depth, and
are generally favorable for the proposed construction. The ground surface consists of
either grass or vegetated topsoil, granular fill at the surface, or paved parking, access or
roadways. Topsoil was encountered in 12 of the 17 borings and 8 of the 19 test pits.
The topsoil layer ranged in thickness between one and twelve inches; however, larger
amounts of topsoil may be present in other areas of the Site. Granular fill was
encountered at the ground surface in the remainder of the location. Borings and or test
pits were not performed in paved areas.
In 15 of the 17 borings and 14 of the 19 test pits (exception of VH-3, VH-10 and TP-1,
TP-2, TP-3, TP-12 and TP-14), between 2 and 12.5 feet of granular fill, with little to trace
amounts of debris (brick, ash, concrete), was encountered at the ground surface. Wood
and metal was occasionally observed in the borings and test pits. The fill was generally
medium dense to dense; however, fill encountered between a depth of six and eight feet
in boring VH-6 was observed to be loose. Refusal was encountered in test pit TP-4 at a
depth of 7.8 feet below ground surface, on what appeared to be large concrete or granite
blocks. An abandoned brick structure, assumed to be a former storm drain, was
encountered at approximately nine feet below grade in test pit TP-9. Refusal within the
fill layer upon buried cobbles and boulders was encountered in borings VH-9 and VH-11
at a depth of four and three feet below ground surface, respectively. Test pits TP-10 and
TP-11 confirmed the presence of cobbles and boulders at these locations. The depth to
the bottom of the fill layer and corresponding elevations are presented in Table 1.
In borings VH-1 through VH-4 and VH-14, the fill layer was underlain by a natural,
medium dense, fine sand with varying amounts of medium sand and silt, which extended
to a depth of between 6 and 20 feet below ground surface. In boring VH-3 (which is
located in the southeast corner of site, at Building E), this layer was underlain by soft to
medium stiff, varved silt and clay. Glacial till was encountered across the site, starting at
a depth of between 2 and 35 feet below ground surface. Glacial till is a very dense,
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heterogeneous mixture of silt, clay, sand and gravel, and is generally present
immediately above bedrock throughout New England. The glacial till extended to the
maximum depth explored (between 10 and 37 feet below ground surface).
During drilling and the subsequent groundwater sampling, groundwater was observed in
borings/monitoring wells VH-3 and VH-10, at an approximate depth of 16 and 17 feet
below ground surface, which corresponds to elevations of 201.5 and 211 feet,
respectively. Groundwater was not encountered in the other borings and test pits;
therefore, indicating localized perched groundwater is present at the Site. Note that in
times of wet weather, perched groundwater may be encountered across the Site.
Therefore, perched groundwater may be encountered during construction, and the
buildings should be designed to control groundwater. Recommendations are provided
below.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
In addition to the geotechnical study, environmental services were performed to address
concerns regarding the past use of the Site. Services included a Phase I/Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment, field screening of soils, analysis of soil samples, the
installation of two well and the collection and analysis of groundwater samples. The
Phase I/Phase II ESA is provided under separate cover; however, a summary of the
environmental testing is provided below.
PID Screening
The headspace of soil samples, collected in the upper 20 feet, was screened in the field
using a photoionization detector (PID). PID screening provides a qualitative assessment
of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of the samples. PID readings are provided on the
boring logs. In summary, the readings were 1 ppm or below the instrument detection
limit. These readings are indications of natural, background conditions.
Soil Testing and Results
A total of ten soil samples collected from the near surface fill layer of selected borings
and test pits were submitted to Con-test Analytical Laboratory in East Longmeadow,
Massachusetts for laboratory analysis of one or both of the following: EPH by MassDEP
methods and RCRA 8 metals by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods
6010C and 7471B.
Total chromium was detected in soil boring VH-4 (2’-4’) at a concentration of 31
milligrams per kilogram (mg/Kg), which is above the MassDEP reportable concentration
of 30 mg/kg for chromium in RCS-1 soils. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs),
analyzed through the EPH by MassDEP method, were detected in soil boring VH-5 (0’-
2’) above reportable concentrations for RCS-1 soils. However, the debris fill contained
ash at this location and the results are consistent with the MassDEP ash fill background
concentrations. Therefore, it is our opinion that the reported concentrations of metals
and PAHs are consistent with ash fill and are exempt from reporting requirements in the
MCP.
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Groundwater Testing and Results
Groundwater samples were collected from monitoring wells (VH-3 and VH-10) on May
21, 2012. The samples were analyzed for EPH, volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH),
and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In summary, only one constituent, EPH range
C19 –C36 Aliphatics, was detected above the laboratory detection limit. However, the
concentration detected is well below the RCGW-2 reporting standard and thus, is not
significant.
GEOTECHNICAL ISSUES
The significant geotechnical issues for the proposed construction addressed in this
report are the presence of near surface fill, foundation bearing capacity and settlement,
earthquake considerations, pavement design, the placement of fill beneath building
pads, and groundwater control.
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are provided for the assumed construction described
above.
Existing Fill Materials
As described above, buildings of the former Northampton State Hospital were formerly
located at the Site. These buildings were demolished within the last 10 years. In areas
of the Site, the building materials were apparently crushed and re-used as fill consistent
with the MassDEP ABC (Asphalt pavement, brick and concrete) solid waste recycling
guidance. Based upon our investigations, it appears that the fill was generally placed
and compacted properly. Based upon the proposed construction, it appears that most of
the fill will be removed during excavations for the basements. In areas, where the fill
extends below the footing depth, we recommend that the fill be removed and replaced
with sand and gravel fill.
In our opinion, any fill beneath the basement slabs can remain in place, provided it
consists of properly crushed and placed materials and is proof compacted to treat any
loose areas that may be present. If oversized materials or fill inconsistent with the
MassDEP re-use guidelines is encountered, we recommend that the fill is removed from
beneath the footprint of the building and replaced with compacted sand and gravel. The
approximate depths to the bottom of fill at each boring and test pit location are presented
in Table 1. Based upon these data, it appears that up to eight feet of fill will remain
below Buildings C and D.
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Foundations
The proposed buildings can be founded on normal spread footing foundations bearing
on the medium dense sand deposits encountered in the borings or compacted sand and
gravel fill. As described above, we recommend that the surface fill layer be removed
from beneath the footings, and the underlying native soils should be densified prior to
footing construction. Provided these recommendations are followed, a maximum
allowable bearing pressure of 3,500 pounds per square foot can be used for design. If
wet, soft or disturbed soils are present locally within footing excavations, they should be
removed and replaced with compacted sand and gravel or crushed stone, as described
below.
We recommend that exterior footings be embedded a minimum of 48 inches below the
lowest adjacent grade for frost protection. Continuous footings should be at least 18
inches wide, and isolated column footings should be at least 24 inches wide. All other
applicable requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code (MSBC)should be
followed.
We anticipate that settlements of footings and slabs bearing on medium dense native
soil or compacted fill should be small and largely elastic in nature. We anticipate that
maximum settlements under static loads should be 1/2 inch or less and should occur
relatively quickly after load application (during construction).
If winter construction occurs, footings should not be placed on frozen soils. Footing
excavations should be free of loose or disturbed materials. Any debris, boulders, or
cobbles larger than 4 inches diameter should be removed from within one foot of the
bottom of the footings and replaced with sand and gravel fill. Note that numerous
cobbles and boulders were encountered in some areas of the Site, and large
excavations may result from the removal of these oversized materials. If loose materials
are present in the excavations, they shall be recompacted to form a firm dense bearing
surface.
Seismic Considerations
Earthquake loadings must be considered under requirements in Section 1613 and 1806
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of the 8th Edition (February 2011) Massachusetts State Building Code (MSBC). The 8
Edition of the MSBC is based upon the International Code 2009 with Massachusetts
amendments.
Section 1613 covers lateral forces imposed on structures from earthquake shaking. Per
Table 1604.11, the maximum considered earthquake spectral response acceleration at
short periods (S) and at 1-sec (S) was determined to be 0.22 and 0.066, respectively,
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for Northampton, Massachusetts.
Based upon our investigations, the soil conditions vary across the Site and therefore,
two seismic Site Classes were determined. Based upon boring VH-3, the Site Class was
determined to be E based upon the presence of ten feet of soft clay. Therefore, Site
Class E would apply to Building E. However, the soft clay layer was not encountered in
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other borings. Therefore, the Site Class for the remainder of the Site was determined to
be C.
The Site coefficients F and F were determined according to Tables 1613.5.3(1) and
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1613.5.3(2), using both the S and S values and the Site Class. For Building E, F and
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Section 1806.4 relates to the liquefaction potential of the underlying soils. Based upon
the observed density and silt content of the granular soils at the Site and the absence of
groundwater at many of the test locations, liquefaction is not a concern.
Retaining walls and basement walls should be designed to resist dynamic lateral earth
forces in accordance with Section 1610.2 of the MSBC. The seismic earth forces should
be applied as an inverted triangle over the height of the wall and added to the static
lateral pressures. The seismic pressures should be modeled as an inverted triangle with
a maximum value of 11xH at the top of the wall (where H is the vertical height of the
wall). For purposes of the calculation, a total unit weight of 125 pounds per cubic foot
should be used for the backfill against the retaining wall.
Lateral Earth Pressures against Basements/Footings
We understand that new retaining walls may be incorporated into the final design. The
size and type of wall is unknown at this time. However, we have assumed that the
retaining wall will consist of either a tradition concrete retaining wall or a segmented
block wall (such as a Versa-Loc Wall). A traditional concrete retaining wall should be
designed by the structural engineer based upon the recommendations provided below. A
segmented block wall should be designed consistent with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Normally, these types of walls are designed by the installer’s
engineer. Note that internal and global stability of proposed retaining walls will need to
be reviewed during final design.
Static lateral earth pressures will be imposed on basement walls. For walls where the
top of the wall is free to deflect inward (cantilevered), we recommend that an active
lateral earth pressure equal to a fluid pressure of 35 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) be used
for the computation of lateral forces acting behind the wall. If the wall is structurally
braced and not free to deflect, we recommend that a pressure of 55 pcf be used. In
addition, basement walls should not be backfilled to greater than one half the height of
the wall until the first floor slab is installed. For the retaining wall near Building F, a
coefficient of friction of 0.38 is recommended to evaluate frictional resistance to sliding
along the base of the walls and footings. These values apply to unsaturated soil
conditions.
Perimeter walls that are in contact with soil should be backfilled with free draining Sand
and Gravel fill, as recommended in Table 3. The soil against the rear of basement and
retaining walls should not be over-compacted, since this would greatly increase lateral
loads against the wall. To prevent over-compaction, this fill should not be compacted
beyond 92 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by the Modified Proctor
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Test, ASTM D1557 Method C.
Groundwater Control
It appears that perched groundwater is likely present beneath portions of the Site. Wet
soils were observed in borings VH-3 (Building E) and VH-10 (Building G) at a depth of
16 and 17 feet below ground surface, respectively. These depths correspond to
elevations of 201.5 and 211 feet, respectively, which are below the proposed bottom
slab elevations.
However, because higher groundwater levels may be present during wetter periods, we
recommend that the basement include perimeter drainage to prevent the build-up of
surface water against basement walls and prevent excess moisture in the basement.
Furthermore, we recommend that basement walls and floors be damp proofed, to
prevent the build-up of moisture in the basement. The perimeter drainage system can
consist of perforated PVC pipe wrapped in filter fabric installed in a crushed stone or free
draining gravel trench at the base of the wall.
In addition, if groundwater is encountered during excavations for footings and utilities, it
should be possible to dewater these excavations by trenching or using sump pumps.
Concrete Slabs
We recommend that concrete floor slabs bear on at least 6 inches of compacted sand
and gravel to provide uniform support and a capillary moisture break. The subgrade
should also be free of large boulders. The sand and gravel fill beneath the concrete
slabs should meet the grain size distribution characteristics for Sand and Gravel outlined
in Table 3.
The subgrade within the footprint of the proposed buildings should be densified to treat
any loose area present, as described above. Fill supporting slabs should be placed in
accordance with the recommendations for gradation and compaction provided below.
Flexible Pavement Design
We understand that the proposed pavement design is for light passenger vehicles with
an occasional delivery truck. The proposed flexible asphalt design section is provided in
Table 2.
Table 3 presents recommendations for gradation requirements for the Sand and Gravel
subbase, and Gravel Base course materials. Please note that the Sand and Gravel
subbase specification is near that for Massachusetts DPW M1-03.0, Type A Sand-
Gravel.
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Earthwork Recommendations
We anticipate that earthwork for this project will include cuts and fills to establish
proposed Site grades, excavations for basements, and the placement of fills beneath
footings, slabs, and pavements.
Any vegetation, organic soils, or debris should be stripped from beneath the proposed
structures. As was discussed above, up to 12 inches of topsoil was observed in some of
the borings and test pits. However, larger amounts of topsoil may exist in areas of the
Site. The crushed ABC fill observed in the borings and test pits can remain beneath the
building slabs, provided that oversized materials and/or pockets containing significant
amounts of debris is removed if encountered. These materials should be replaced with
Sand and Gravel fill, if within 12 inches of floorslabs sand footings, or Granular Fill if at a
depth of greater than 12 inches below floorslabs or footings. Debris, topsoil, or organic
soils stripped from the excavation should not be re-used as fill beneath structures. To
avoid point loads, any cobbles or boulders larger than 4 inch diameter encountered at
the subgrade for footings and slabs-on-grade should be removed and replaced with
compacted Sand and Gravel fill. Compaction should achieve at least 95% of the
Modified Proctor dry density as defined in ASTM D1557, Method C.
Four fill types are recommended: Sand and Gravel for use within 12 inches beneath
footings and floor slabs and pavement; Gravel Base Course beneath pavements;
crushed stone for use beneath footings, if needed, and within sub-slab draining systems;
and Granular Fill for use at depths greater than 12 inches beneath floor slabs and
footings, if necessary, and as miscellaneous fill. Grain size distribution requirements are
presented in Table 3.
The granular Site soils excavated from basements may be suitable for use as fill. If on-
Site soils are to be used as fill, we recommend that testing be performed on excavated
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materials to confirm that fill requirements are met
Fill placed beneath footings, floor slabs, and pavements should be densified to at least
95% of the Modified Proctor dry density, as defined in ASTM D1557, Method C. Fill
should be placed in lifts of no more than 12-inches and compacted with at least four
passes with a vibrating drum roller (minimum of 6,000 pound weight). To facilitate
compaction, the moisture content should be maintained at or near the optimum moisture
content.
The silty soils encountered in some areas of the Site are moisture sensitive and may
become saturated and disturbed if they are exposed during inclement periods. In
addition, excavations extending to near or below the groundwater table (or perched
groundwater) may encounter saturated soils. The saturated silty and/or clayey soils will
be difficult to dry and recompact should they become disturbed. We recommend that
the contractor maintain proper drainage and limit construction traffic to protect the sub
grade. It may be necessary to remove the disturbed soils and replace the materials with
Crushed Stone or compacted Sand and Gravel.
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Earth Slopes
In areas of deep excavations, soil deposits encountered may become unstable where
excavations extend deeper than four feet, and shoring or sloping may be necessary to
protect personnel and to provide stability. All excavations should conform to current
OSHA requirements. We recommend that the soils be conservatively considered Type C
soils for slope stability purposes. In some instances, it appears that the native dense
soils can be classified as Class B soils. However, we recommend that a geotechnical
engineer be on Site to observe actual soil conditions during the construction to
determine the presence of Class B soils.
Design Services and Construction Observation
It is recommended that O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. (OTO) be retained
during construction to provide engineering support and observe footing subgrades prior
to the placement of concrete. In addition, we recommend that OTO is retained to
prepare and/or review appropriate specification sections and drawings.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Sincerely yours,
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.
Ashley L. Sullivan, P.E. Michael J. Talbot, P. E.
Project Engineer Principal
Attachments: Site Locus, Site Plan, Limitations, Tables, Boring Logs, Test Pit Logs,
Test Pit Photographs
ec. Ryan Hellwig, P.E.
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FIGURES
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LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS
1.
The observations presented in this report were made under the conditions described
herein. The conclusions presented in this report were based solely upon the services
described in the report and not on scientific tasks or procedures beyond the scope of
the project or the time and budgetary constraints imposed by the client. The work
described in this report was carried out in accordance with the Statement of Terms and
Conditions attached to our proposal.
2.
The analysis and recommendations submitted in this report are based in part upon the
data obtained from widely spaced subsurface explorations. The nature and extent of
variations between these explorations may not become evident until construction. If
variations then appear evident, it may be necessary to reevaluate the
recommendations of this report.
3.
The generalized soil profile described in the text is intended to convey trends in
subsurface conditions. The boundaries between strata are approximate and idealized
and have been developed by interpretations of widely spaced explorations and
samples; actual soil transitions are probably more erratic. For specific information, refer
to the boring logs.
4.
In the event that any changes in the nature, design or location of the proposed
structures are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this report
shall not be considered valid unless the changes are reviewed and conclusions of this
report modified or verified in writing by O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates Inc. It is
recommended that we be retained to provide a general review of final plans and
specifications.
5.
Our report was prepared for the exclusive benefit of our client. Reliance upon the
report and its conclusions is not made to third parties or future property owners.
TABLES
Table 1
Investigation Information
Existing Ground Proposed
Depth to Elevation Bottom
BuildingBoringsTest PitsSurfaceBasement Slab
Bottom Fill (ft)of Fill (ft)
Elevation (ft)Elevation (ft)
Building A & Garage228-220212.5-215.56-8213-217.5
VH-15, VH-16TP-17
Building B & Garage232-228217.5-219.54-10218.5-227
VH-12, VH-13, VH-14TP-12, TP-15, TP-16
Building C & Garage234-232223.06-15216-226
VH-7, VH-8TP-6, TP-9
VH-4, VH- 5, VH-6, VH-
Building D & Garage234-232222.07-12.5213-223.5
TP-4, TP-5, TP-7
17
Building E & Garage222-217210.750-1.5218.5
VH-3TP-2, TP-3, TP-19
Building F227-221215.750-2218.5-225
VH-1, VH-2TP-1
Building G230-2262182-10219.5-226
VH-9, VH-10, VH-11TP-10, TP-11
TP-8, TP-13, TP-14, TP-
NA
Parking Areas230-2286-10218-224
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18
TheseelevationsweredevelopedbyreferringtothesiteplanprovidedbyBerkshireDesignAssociates,Inc.andreferringtomeasurementstakenfromexisting
sitefeatures.Datashowninthistableshouldbeconsideredapproximateonlytothedegreeimpliedbythemethod(s)used.
Table 2
Pavement Design Sections
LayerThickness
Asphalt Finish Course 1 inch
Asphalt Binder Course 1-1/2 inches
Gravel Base Course 6 inches
Sand & Gravel Subbase 6 inches
Table 3
Grain Size Distribution Requirements
Gravel Base
SizeSand and GravelCrushed StoneGranular Fill
Course
Percent Finer By Weight
4 inch 100 100 100 100
3/4 inch --- 90-100 --- ---
1/2 inch 50-85 10-50 50-85 ---
3/8 inch --- 0-20 --- ---
No. 4 40-75 0-5 40-75 ---
No. 10 --- --- 30-60 30-90
No. 40 10-35 --- 10-35 10-70
No. 100 --- --- 5-20 ---
No. 200 0-8 --- 2-10 0-15
BORING LOGS
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Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/01/201305/01/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig18'DATUMApprox 227'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples7UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGNortheastern portion of Proposed Building F (Arts & Crafts Flat
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION on west side of Village Hill Road)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.DESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.
2/3/4/512/24S-1Top 7": Loose, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace organics (roots), trace(-) mediumTOPSOIL
(0-2')sand, dry (TOPSOIL)FILL
Bottom 5": Loose, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+) silt, trace(+) debris
(ash), dry
2'
7/4/5/614/24S-2Loose, brown, fine SAND, some medium sand, trace(+) silt, trace(-) organics (roots),
(2'-4')moistFINE TO
MEDIUM SAND
5/7/4/413/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine to medium SAND, trace(+) silt, moist
5(4'-6')
2.
4/12/40/406/24S-4Very dense, brown, fine to medium SAND, trace(+) silt, trace(-) gravel, moist
3.
(6'-8')
10'
10
11/13/13/1612/24S-5Very stiff, brown, SILT, trace fine sand, trace(-) clay, drySILT
(10'-12')
13.5'4.
GLACIAL TILL
15
11/17/19/117/24S-6Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand, trace(+) gravel, moist
(15'-17')
5.
21/33/35/4519/24S-7Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) gravel,
(18'-20')trace(+) medium sand, moist
20
End of Exploration at 20'
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Rock in tip
3. Auger grinding 6.5' - 7.5'
4. Dense soil at 13.5', drilling slowed
5. Auger refusal at 18' upon dense soil conditions, obtain spoon sample 18-20'
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PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/01/201305/01/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig12.5'DATUMApprox 220.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples5UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGSouthwestern portion of proposed Building F (Arts & Crafts Flat
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION on west side of Village Hill Road)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.DESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.
5/8/12/1712/24S-1Top 3": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(-) organics (roots), trace(-)TOPSOIL
(0-2')fine gravel, dry (TOPSOIL)FILL
Bottom 9": Medium dense, brown to dark brown, fine SAND, trace to little debris (ash,
slag), trace(+) fine gravel, trace(+) silt, dry
2'
14/13/9/710/24S-2Medium dense, brown, fine to medium SAND, trace silt, trace(-) coarse sand, dry
(2'-4')FINE TO
MEDIUM SAND
4/7/10/1313/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some medium sand, moist
5(4'-6')
6'
25/17/12/1011/24S-4Medium dense, brown, fine to medium SAND, trace silt, drySILT
(6'-8')Very stiff brown, SILT, trace(-) fine sand, trace(-) clay, moist in tip
10
3/4/6/720/24S-5Stiff, brown, varved SILT, trace clay, trace(-) fine sand, moist
(10'-12')
3.
50 for 0"0/24S-6Auger refusal at 12.5'
(12.5'-14.5')
15
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding 2'-3', 7', 12.5' upon possible boulder
3. Spoon bouncing
4. Test Pit TP-1 confirmed presence of cobbles and boulders at 11.5'
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Page1OF2
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/01/201305/01/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig37'DATUMApprox. 217.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples10UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)16'
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGWestern portion of Proposed Building E (Craftsman Townhome
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATIONon east side of Musante Drive)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONSOILWELL
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.DESCRIPTIONCONSTRUCTION
BL/6 IN.
4/10/10/816/24S-1Top 8": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(-) organics (roots), dryTOPSOIL
(0-2')(TOPSOIL)FINE SAND
Bottom 8": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) medium sand, trace(+) silt, dry
6/5/5/514/24S-2Medium dense, brown, fine to medium SAND, trace(+) silt, dry
(2'-4')
4/4/4/521/24S-3Loose, brown to light brown, fine SAND, trace(+) silt, dry
5(4'-6')
6/7/7/620/24S-4Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace silt, dry
(6'-8')
10'
10
5/8/7/814/24S-5Top 4": Medium dense, light brown, fine to medium SAND, trace coarse sand, dry
11'
(10'-12')
Bottom 10": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) silt, moist
14'
15'
15
5/7/7/914/24S-6Medium dense, light brown, medium SAND, trace(-) coarse sand, bottom 8" wetMEDIUM SAND
(15'-17')
20'
20
2/3/4/313/24S-7Medium, brown, varved SILT, little fine sand, trace clay, dampVARVED SILT
(18'-20')AND CLAY
24'
25
1/1/1/124/24S-8Soft, gray, varved, SILT and CLAY, trace(+) fine sand, wet
(25'-27')
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. 2" Well installed to 24' below grade. Screen from 24'-14', Sand from 24'-11', bentonite seal from 11'-10', fill to surface, curb box at surface
3. Auger grinding at 35'
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Sheet 2of2
Project No.2001-02-01
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONSOIL REMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.DESCRIPTION
BL/6IN.
VARVED SILT
AND CLAY
30
1/1/1/124/24S-9Soft, gray, varved SILT and CLAY, trace fine sand, wet
(30'-33')
35'3.
35
32/8/12/228/24S-10Medium dense, reddish-brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand,GLACIAL TILL
(35'-37')trace(-) coarse sand, wet
End of exploration at 37'
40
45
50
55
60
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Page1OF1
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DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/02/201305/02/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig19'DATUMApprox. 230.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples8UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGWestern portion of Proposed Building D (Craftsman Townhome
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATIONat corner of Village Hill Road and Ford Crossing)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
15/30/30/2013/24S-1Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+)0GRANULAR FILL
(0-2')gravel, trace silt, trace(-) debris(brick), dry
15/20/16/1612/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+) gravel,0
(2'-4')trace(+) silt, dry
2., 3.
5
4.
12/10/10/914/24S-4Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand,0
(5'-7')trace debris(brick, concrete), moist
7'
9/15/15/1312/24S-5Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, little medium sand,0FINE SAND
(7'-9')trace(-) coarse sand, moist
10'
10
24/31/46/4512/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, little medium sand ,0SANDY TILL?
(10'-12')trace gravel, moist
15
13/18/25/4016/24S-7Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, little medium sand, trace(-)0
(15'-17')gravel, moist
41/41/24/2/24S-8Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand,0
50 for 3"(17'-19')trace gravel, moist
5., 6.
End of exploration at 19' upon dense soil conditions
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 2.5', 5'; refusal at 5' upon possible concrete, move boring 10' east
3. Auger grinding 2'-4', brick in cuttings
4. Auger grinding 5'-6', 10'
5. Auger progressing slowly 10'-19', end exploration at 19' upon dense soil conditions
6. Rock in tip
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Page1OF1
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DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/02/201305/02/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig/ Track mounted rig16'DATUMApprox. 230'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples6UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGNear garage of proposed Building D (Craftsman Townhome
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION at corner of Village Hill Road and Ford Crossing)
HAMMER Safety/ Auto140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
14/30/41/4818/24S-1Top 3": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace coarse0TOPSOIL
(0-2')sand, trace(-) organics(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)GRANULAR FILL
Bottom 15": Very dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) medium
sand, trace(+) silt, trace debris(brick, ash), dry
2.
50 for 5"2/24S-2Very dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) silt, trace debris(brick),0
(2'-4')trace medium sand, trace(-) gravel, dry
3.
10/30/15/1410/24S-3Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) debris(brick, ash),0
5(4'-6')trace(+) medium sand, moist
42/32/21/22/24S-4Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) debris(brick,0.1
50 for 1"(6'-8')concrete, ash), trace(+) medium sand, moist
4., 5.
9/45/34/153/24S-5Very dense, gray, DEBRIS(concrete, wood), moist0.1
10(9'-11')
11'
SANDY TILL
17/4/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand, 0
1550 for 5"(14'-16')trace gravel, moist
6.
End of exploration at 16'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Concrete in tip
3. Truck rig broke down, switched to track rig with auto hammer
4. Auger grinding at 5', 7.5' - 9'
5. Concrete and brick cuttings 7.5' - 11'
6. Auger progress slowly, end exploration at 16' upon dense soil conditions
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DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/03/201305/03/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
Track Mounted Rig14.5DATUMApprox. 230.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples6UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)9'
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGBetween proposed Buildings D and C (Craftsman Townhomes
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATIONsouth of Ford Crossing)
HAMMERAuto140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
20/35/40/3414/24S-1Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+) silt,0GRANULAR FILL
(0-2')trace gravel, trace debris(brick), dry
2.
21/19/12/1215/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+) silt, 0
(2'-4')trace(+) debris(brick,concrete), dry
10/12/12/911/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+)0
5(4'-6')little debris(brick, concrete), trace(+) silt, dry
3.
7/5/3/310/24S-4Loose, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little debris(brick, concrete),0
(6'-8')trace(+) medium sand, trace silt, bottom 7" damp
4.
12/16/15/114/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, little debris(brick, concrete), trace(+)0
10(9'-11')silt, trace medium sand, wet
12.5'
12/14/29/2015/24S-6Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand 0SANDY TILL
(12.5'-14.5')trace gravel, wet
5.
15End of Exploration at 14.5'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding 1'-4'
3. Concrete in tip
4. Brick in tip
5. Auger grinding at 12'; auger refusal at 12.5' upon likely boulder, obtain spoon sample 12.5-14.5'
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PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/03/201305/03/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
Track Mounted Rig16'DATUMApprox. 231.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples6UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGEast portion of proposed Building C (Craftsman Townhome
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATIONsouth of Ford Crossing)
HAMMERAuto 140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
9/18/18/1817/24S-1Dense, brown, fine SAND, little medium sand, trace(+) silt, 0GRANULAR FILL
(0-2')trace debris(brick, concrete), trace(-) gravel, dry
2.
42/34/17/1711/24S-2Very dense, brown to gray, DEBRIS(concete, brick), little fine 0
(2'-4')sand, little silt, trace medium sand, dry
11/11/12/1316/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, little medium sand,0
5(4'-6')trace(-) gravel, moist
6'
25/20/19/198/24S-4Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand, trace0SANDY TILL
(6'-8')gravel, moist
3.
17/24/21/325/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand, trace0
10(9'-11')gravel, moist
4.
14/38/6/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand,0
1550 for 2"(14'-16')trace gravel, trace(-) coarse sand, dry
End of exploration at 16'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 2.5'-3.5', 5'
3. Gravel in sample
4. Rock in tip
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PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/03/201305/03/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig19'DATUMApprox. 231'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples7UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGEast garage of proposed Building C (Craftsman Townhome
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATIONsouth of Ford Crossing)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
49/5/24S-1Very dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace0GRANULAR FILL
50 for 2"(0-2')debris(concrete), trace medium sand, dry
2.
3.
12/23/26/2111/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) silt, trace(+) gravel, trace0
(2'-4')debris(brick, ash), trace medium sand, dry
13/8/8/83/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) gravel, trace(+) silt,0
5(4'-6')trace debris(brick, ash), trace medium sand, dry
7/5/5/50/24S-4No Recovery
(6'-8')
10
50/14/9/78/24S-5Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium0
(10'-12')sand, trace gravel, trace(-) debris(ash), damp
15'
15
14/7/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand,0SANDY TILL
50 for 4"(15'-17')trace coarse sand, moist
5.
73/53/11/24S-7Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) meduim sand,0
50 for 4"(17'-19')trace gravel, trace(-) coarse sand, moist
End of Exploration at 19'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Concrete in tip
3. Rock in tip
4. Auger grinding at 9.5' - 14', 15'-17'
5. Auger refusal at 17' upon dense soil conditions, obtain split spoon sample 17-19'
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PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/03/201305/03/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig4'DATUMApprox. 228'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples2UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGNorthern portion of Proposed Building G (Arts & Crafts Flat
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION on east side of Village Hill Road)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
4/7/8/158/24S-1Top 4": Medium dense, dark brown, fine SAND, little to someTOPSOIL
(0-2')silt, trace coarse sand, trace organics(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)FINE SAND
Bottom 4": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+)
2.
medium sand, trace coarse sand, dry
13/17/25/9/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) gravel, trace
50 for 5"(2'-4')medium sand, dry
3., 4., 5.
Auger refusal at 4'
5
10
15
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 2', 3.5'-4'
3. Auger refusal at 4', move boring 10' east, auger to 4'
4. Auger grinding at 4', auger refusal at 4'
5. Based upon test pit TP-10, boulders/cobbles buried in this area
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LOG OF BORING VH-10
Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/03/201305/03/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig22'DATUMApprox. 228'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples8UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)17'
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGCentral portion of Proposed Building G (Arts & Crafts Flat
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION on east side of Village Hill Road)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILWELL
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTIONCONSTRUCTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
2/7/7/108/24S-1Top 4": Medium dense, dark brown, fine SAND, little silt,TOPSOL
(0-2')trace organics(roots) , dry (TOPSOIL)SANDY TILL
Bottom 4": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to0.1
little silt, trace(+) medium sand, trace gravel, dry
24/28/24/260/24S-2No Recovery
(2'-4')
13/31/20/2016/24S-3Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) to little0
5(4'-6')medium sand, trace gravel, moist
17/23/27/19/24S-4Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, little medium sand, 0
50 for 2"(6'-8')trace gravel, moist
9.5'
10
9/18/36/3020/24S-5Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium 0
(10'-12')sand, trace coarse sand, trace(-) gravel, moist
11.5'
14'
15
50 for 1"0/24S-6No Recovery
(15'-17')
21/29/42/17/24S-7Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, little medium sand,0
50 for 4"(17'-19')trace(-) coarse sand, top 8" wet
20
17/6/24S-8Very dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) medium sand, 0
50 for 1/2"(20'-22')trace(+) silt, wet
End of Exploration at 22'
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. 2" Well installed to 24' below grade. Screen from 24'-14', Sand from 24'-11.5', bentonite seal from 11.5' - 9.5', fill to surface, curb box at surface.
3. Auger grinding at 1'-2.5', 5'
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LOG OF BORING VH-11
Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/06/201305/06/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig3'DATUMApprox. 226.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples1UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGSouthern portion of Proposed Building G (Arts & Crafts Flat
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION on east side of Village Hill Road)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
BL/6 IN.(PID)
5/6/6/176/24S-1Top 2": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, 0TOPSOIL
2.
(0-2')trace(-) organics(roots), dryGRANULAR
3., 4.
Bottom 4": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+)FILL
medium sand, trace(-) debris(brick), dry
50 for 1"0/24S-2No Recovery
5.
(2'-4')
Auger refusal at 3'
5
10
15
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Brick in tip
3. Auger refusal at 2', move boring 3' north
4. Auger grinding at 2.5', auger refusal at 2.5', move boring 4' north, auger to 4', auger refusal at 3'
5. Based upon test pit TP-11, cobbles and boulders buried 4-6 feet
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LOG OF BORING VH-12
Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/06/201305/06/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig17'DATUMApprox. 230.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples6UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGNorthern portion of Proposed Building B (Greek Revival Townhome)
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION
HAMMER Safet140 lbs.30" (Wire LineENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
y)
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
(PID)
8/16/24/2413/24S-1Top 2": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace(-)0TOPSOIL
(0-2')organics(roots), dryGRANULAR
Middle 9": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace fine gravel, dryFILL
Bottom 2": Dense, brown, fine SAND, some debris(brick), trace(+) silt, dry
2.
22/19/18/2112/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little debris(brick, concrete), trace(+) silt, dry0
(2'-4')
4'
17/60/28/208/24S-3Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(-) medium sand, 0SANDY TILL
5(4'-6')trace(-) coarse sand, dry
48/29/28/2416/24S-4Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) meduim sand,0
(6'-8')trace coarse sand, trace(-) gravel, moist
10
28/19/19/3515/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand, trace fine0
(10'-12')gravel, moist
15
31/47/18/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand, trace0
50 for 5"(15'-17')gravel, moist
End of exploration at 17'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 3.5'
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LOG OF BORING VH-13
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PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/06/201305/06/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig17'DATUMApprox. 231'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples6UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGEast-central portion of Proposed Building B
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION(Greek Revival Townhome)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
(PID)
16/20/23/231/24S-1Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace 0GRANULAR
(0-2')debris(brick), trace(-) medium sand, dryFILL
26/20/20/2013/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand, trace(-)0
(2'-4')gravel, dry
4'
4/6/17/177/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace silt, trace(-) medium0SANDY TILL
2., 3.
5(4'-6')sand, moist
18/22/35/2219/24S-4Vey dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) silt, trace medium0
(6'-8')sand, moist
10
18/21/28/3518/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand, 0
(10'-12')trace(+) gravel, dry
15
24/34/47/14/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace0
50 for 5"(15'-17')medium sand, trace gravel, trace(-) coarse sand, dry
End of exploration at 17'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 5', 9.5'
3. Slow drilling 5-15', dense soil conditions
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LOG OF BORING VH-14
Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/07/201305/07/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig17'DATUMApprox. 230'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples7UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGSouthwest portion of Proposed Building B
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION(Greek Revival Townhome)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
(PID)
10/20/16/1520/24S-1Top 5": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace 0TOPSOIL
(0-2')organics(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)GRANULAR
Bottom 15": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium FILL
sand, trace gravel, dry
12/9/15/1511/24S-2Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace0
2.
(2'-4')medium sand, dry
9/5/3/317/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand,0
3.
5(4'-6')trace(-) debris(brick), moist
6'
d0FINE SAND
3/6/4/611/24S-4Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(-) medium san
(6'-8')moist
10'
10
9/21/22/18/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace gravel, trace medium0SANDY TILL
50 for 5"(10'-12')sand, moist
15
21/22/35/5120/24S-6Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace gravel, trace0
(15'-17')medium sand, top 3" damp
End of exploration at 17'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 3', 5'
3. Debris(wire casing, brick) in cuttings at 5'
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LOG OF BORING VH-15
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PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/07/201305/07/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig17'DATUMApprox. 225.5'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples7UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGNortheast portion of Proposed Building A
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION(Greek Revival Townhome)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
(PID)
4/11/1711/24S-1Top 6": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, 0TOPSOIL
50 for 4"(0-2')little organics(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)GRANULAR
Bottom 5": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, little debris(brick,FILL
concrete), trace(+) silt, trace gravel, dry
2.
77 for 6"4/24S-2Very dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, 0
(2'-4')little debris(brick, concrete), trace gravel, trace (-) medium
sand, dry
22/12/9/96/24S-3Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace0
3.
5(4'-6')debris(brick, concrete), trace(-) medium sand, dry
5/11/44/1/24S-4Very dense, brown, fine SAND little silt, trace medium sand,0
4.
50 for 5"(6'-8')trace(-) gravel, trace(-) debris(brick), moist
8'
5.
10/7/24S-5Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand,0SANDY TILL
50 for 5"(8'-10')trace(-) gravel, moist
10
13/24/24/249/24S-6Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace meduim sand,0
(10'-12')trace(-) coarse sand, trace(-) fine gravel, moist
15
31/42/8/24S-7Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace gravel, trace0
50 for 5"(15'-17')medium sand, dry
End of exploration at 17'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Rock in tip
3. Auger grinding at 5', 10'-11', 14'
4. Rock in tip
5. Slow drilling 8'-15' due to dense soil conditions
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LOG OF BORING VH-16
Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/07/201305/07/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig17'DATUMApprox. 221'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples6UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGSoutheast portion of Proposed Building A
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION(Greek Revival Townhome)
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
(PID)
2/19/24/2210/24S-1Top 4": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, little 0TOPSOIL
(0-2')organics(roots), trace(-) fine gravel, dryGRANULAR
Bottom 6": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little debris(brick, concrete),FILL
trace(+) to little silt, trace gravel, dry
20/17/15/161/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace debris(brick, ash), 0
(2'-4')trace medium sand, dry
6/7/10/1112/24S-3Top 2": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) debris(brick),0
5(4'-6')trace silt, trace(-) medium sand, dry
Bottom 10": Medium dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) medium
sand, trace silt, dry
2.
20/20/20/270/24S-4No Recovery
3.
(6'-8')
8'
4.
22/22/18/1612/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand,0SANDY TILL
(8'-10')trace coarse sand, trace(-) fine gravel, moist
10
6/18/21/318/24S-6Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand,0
(10'-12')trace(-) gravel, moist
15
46/33/44/4016/24S-7Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) medium sand,0
(15'-17')trace(+) fine gravel, dry
End of exploration at 17'
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Rock in tip
3. Auger grinding at 7'
4. Slow drilling 8'-15' due to dense soil conditions
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LOG OF BORING VH-17
Page1OF1
PROJECT : The Upper Ridge at Village HillLOCATION: Northampton, MAPROJECT NO. : 2001-02-01
DRILLING CONTRACTORFOREMAN JeffDATE STARTEDDATE FINISHED
Seaboard Environmental DrillingHELPERJoe05/07/201305/07/2013
DRILLING EQUIPMENTCOMPLETION DEPTHGROUND SURFACE ELEV.
B-53 Truck Mounted Rig10'DATUMApprox. 230'
TYPE BIT Hollow Stem AugerSIZE &TYPE OF CORE BARRELNo. Samples5UNDIST.
CASINGRod TIMEFIRSTCOMPL.HR.
CASING HAMM.WEIGHTDROP WATER LEVEL (FT.)None encountered
SAMPLER: 2" O.D. Split SpoonRod A 1 5/8" O.D.BORINGCenter of proposed parking lot south of Building C and D
SAMPLERWEIGHTDROPLOCATION
HAMMER Safety140 lbs.30" (Wire Line)ENGINEER/GEOLOGISTSteve McLaughlin
SAMPLES
SAMPLESDEPTHPENETR.REC.TYPE/DESCRIPTIONFIELDSOILREMARKS
FT.RESIST.IN.NO.MEASUREMENTSDESCRIPTION
(PID)
12/20/24/195/24S-1Top 1": Dense, brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace0TOPSOIL
(0-2')organics(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)GRANULAR
Bottom 4": Dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) silt, trace FILL
2'
debris(brick), trace medium sand, dry
2.
22/23/23/303/24S-2Dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium sand, trace0SANDY TILL
(2'-4')gravel, dry
19/34/37/3513/24S-3Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) gravel, trace 0
5(4'-6')medium sand, dry
48/44/11/24S-4Very dense, brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace medium 0
50 for 5"(6'-8')sand, trace gravel, dry
14/19/26/3011/24S-5Dense, brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace gravel,0
(8'-10')trace(-) medium sand, dry
10
End of Exploration at 10'
15
20
25
Remarks:
1. Soil screened in field using MiniRae 3000 photoionization detector (PID) referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by volume. "ND" indicates none detected
2. Auger grinding at 2', 5'-6'
TEST PIT LOGS
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-1
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 223 ft.(approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, CloudyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 7:59 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 8:15 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 4" Dark brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace organics
(roots), little medium sand, trace gravel, dry. (TOPSOIL)E00.0 ppm
Light brown, fine SAND, little gravel, trace (+) medium sand, dry
Light brown, fine SAND, trace (+) medium sand, dry. E00.0 ppm
5
Brown, fine to medium SAND, trace silt, dry E20%0.0 ppm
Occasional cobbles and boulders6-10" dia
10Brown to gray SILT, trace fine sand, trace organics (roots), moist.E00.0 ppm
Brown fine SAND, little silt, trace gravel, moist E10%0.0 ppm
Occasional cobbles and boulders6-10" dia
End of Exploration at 12 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-2
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 217 ft.(approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, CloudyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 8:35 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 8:48 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace organics (roots), trace gravel, E00.0 ppm
dry (TOPSOIL)
Brown, fine SAND, little silt, dryE00.0 ppm
5
Gray to light brown, fine SAND, trace silt, dry.E00.0 ppm
10
End of Exploration at 14 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-3
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 218.5 ft.(approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, CloudyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 9:00 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 9:15 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 3": Dark brown, fine sand SAND, little silt, trace gravel, dry E00.0 ppm
(TOPSOIL)
Brown, fine SAND, trace (-) coarse gravel, dryE00.0 ppm
5
Light brown, fine SAND, trace silt, dryE00.0 ppm
10
End of Exploration at 10 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-4
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 230.5 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 55 degrees, CloudyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 9:30 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 9:43 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Brown, DEBRIS (brick, concrete, metal pipe), some fine sand, M-D30%0.0 ppm
trace(+) silt, trace(+) gravel, dry
5
D0.0 ppm
Refusal at 7 feet 10 inches upon large concrete or granite block.
10
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Boulder count includes building debris and fill.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-5
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 230.5 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 60 degrees, Sun and CloudsBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 9.52 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 10:10 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Brown, fine SAND, some silt, little gravel, trace debris (brick, M-D20%0.0 ppm
concrete), dry
Occassional cobbles
5Brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace(+) to little debrisD40-60%0.0 ppm
(brick, concrete, ash), trace(+) medium sand, trace(+) gravel,
moist at 6 feet
10
End of Exploration at 10 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-6
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 231 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 58 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 10:20 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 10:35 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
M-D00.0 ppm
Brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little silt, trace(+) to little debrisM-D~60.0 ppm
(brick, concrete, metal), trace(+) medium sand, trace gravel, dry4-6" dia
5Occasional cobbles
100.0 ppm
End of Exploration at 11 feet below grade.
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Rebar pieces at 2 feet
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-7
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 230 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 60 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 10:55 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 11:12 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
0.0 ppm
~4
Brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little gravel, trace(+) to little silt,M-D8-12" dia
trace(+) medium sand, trace debris (brick, concrete, metal), dry
5Occasional cobbles and boulders~6
4-6" dia
100.0 ppm
End of Exploration at 11 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-8
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 231 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 60 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 11:30 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 11:45 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
0.0 ppm
1
Light brown to brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace(+) gravel, trace M-D>4' dia
debris (brick, concrete), trace medium sand, dry
Occasional cobble and boulders3
1' dia
5~4
4-6" dia
Brown, fine SAND, little silt, trace gravel, trace medium sand, dryD40-60%0.0 ppm
Occasional cobbles and boulders
10
End of Exploration at 11 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Boulders encountered at 3 feet
3. Large boulder encountered at 6 feet
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-9
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 232 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 65 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 12:10 p.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 12:40 p.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
0.0 ppm
Brown, fine to medium SAND, little silt, trace(+) debris (brick, M-D20%
concrete), trace gravel, dry<1' dia
Occasional boulders
50.0 ppm
Light brown, fine SAND, some medium to coarse gravel, little silt,D00.0 ppm
dry.
10
End of Exploration at 10 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Abandoned brick storm drain encountered at 7 feet along north side of test pit
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-10
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 228 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 65 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 1:43 p.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 2:20 p.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace(+) to little debris (brick),E00.0 ppm
trace(+) organics (roots), dry (TOPSOIL).
~3
Brown, fine SAND, little silt, little organics (roots), trace gravel, dry1' dia
Occasional cobbles and boulders
5~6
4-6" dia
Brown, fine SAND, trace(+) medium sand, trace silt, trace(-)
gravel, moist
100.0 ppm
End of Exploration at 11 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Encountered empty electrical condiut at 2 feet, possible service stub, cut out broken section and capped ends per Wright Builders
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-11
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 6, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 227 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 70 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 2:30 p.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 2:52 p.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 6": Brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace(-) organics, E00.0 ppm
(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)
Light brown, fine SAND, dry~3
Occasional boulders1.5' dia
Brown, COBBLES, some fine sand, trace(+) silt, trace debris~6
(brick), dryM1' dia
5Occasional boulders
Brown, medium SAND, dryE~2
Occasional boulders1' dia
10
0.0 ppm
End of Exploration at 12 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-12
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 230 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 7:25 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 7:40 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Light brown, medium SAND AND GRAVEL, some fine sand, dryE
Light brown, fine SAND, some gravel, trace organics (roots), dryM~5
Occasional cobbles and boulders2' dia
5
Light brown, fine SAND, some gravel, dryE~3
Occasional boulders2.5' dia
0.0 ppm
10End of Exploration at 9.5 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Large boulder encountered at 4.5 feet, >4' diameter
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-13
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 229.5 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 7:45 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 8:02 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Brown, fine SAND, some gravel, trace debris (brick, concrete), dryM
Occasional cobbles
Brown, fine SAND, little debris (brick, concrete), little gravel, dryM-D
2
>2.5' dia
5Brown, fine SAND, little gravel, trace debris (brick), dryM-D
Occasional cobbles
0.0 ppm
Light brown, fine SAND, little silt, dryE
Occasional cobble and boulders
10End of Exploration at 9.5 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-14
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 230 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 8:08 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 8:20 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 8": Brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace organicsE
(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)
Brown, fine SAND, little gravel, trace organics (roots) to 4', dryE1
Occasional cobbles and boulders2.5' dia
5
0.0 ppm
1
Brown, fine SAND, little gravel, dryM3.5' dia
Occasional cobble, Numerous boulders~10
D1.5' dia
End of Exploration at 8 feet
10
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Large boulder encountered at 8 feet
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-15
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 231 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 55 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 8:30 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 8:48 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Brown, fine SAND, little gravel, trace(+) to little debris (brick, E-M
concrete, wood, metal rebar), dry
Occasional cobbles
D
~20.3 ppm
1' dia
Brown to light brown, DEBRIS (brick, concrete), some fine toD
medium sand, dry1
52.5' dia0.3 ppm
Brown, medium SAND, little gravel, dry
Occasional cobbles
0.1 ppm
End of Exploration at 9 feet
10
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-16
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 228.5 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 55 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 8:58 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 9:16 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 1": Brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace organics (roots) M
dry, (TOPSOIL)0.1 ppm
Light brown, fine SAND, trace(+) debris (brick, clay pipe pieces,M-D1
concrete), trace gravel, dry>4' dia
Occasional cobbles and boulders
1
51' dia
0.0 ppm
0.0 ppm
10
End of Exploration at 10 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
2. Encountered concrete pieces >1.5' diameter at 2' below ground surface
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-17
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 223.5 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 55 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 9:27 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 9:50 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 3": Brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, trace organics (roots)E
dry (TOPSOIL)0.2 ppm
Brown, fine SAND, trace(+) to little debris (brick, concrete, wood),
trace gravel, dry3
Occasional boulders2' dia
1
4' dia
5Brown, fine SAND, some debris (brick), dry
Occasional cobbles
1
4.5' dia
Light brown, fine SAND, trace gravel, dry
Occasional cobbles1
3' dia
100.0 ppm
End of Exploration at 10 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-18
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 229.5 ft. (Approx.)
Weather: 65 degrees, SunnyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 10:05 a.m.
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 10:20 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTCOUNTREMARKS
Top 2": Brown fine SAND, little to some silt, trace organicsM
(roots), dry (TOPSOIL)0.2 ppm
Brown, fine SAND, little debris (brick, concrete), trace (+) gravel,
dry. Occasional cobbles
D
5Brown, fine SAND, some gravel, trace(-) debris (coal ash), dry3
Occasional cobbles and boulders1' dia0.0 ppm
100.0 ppm
End of Exploration at 10 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
TEST PIT LOG
O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc.PROJECT
Test Pit No. TP-19
293 Bridge Street, Suite 500
Description: Village HillJob No.: 2001-02-01
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Location: Northampton, MADate: May 7, 2013
(413) 788-6222
Engineer/Geologist: Mark O'MalleyContractor: Duffy WillardGround Elev: 220 ft.(approx.)
Weather: 50 degrees, CloudyBackhoe: John Deere 310SEStart: 10:45 AM
Operator: TraceyCapacity: 1/4 yard, 14 foot reachFinish: 11:00 a.m.
DEPTHEXCAV.BOULDER
SOIL DESCRIPTION
(ft.)EFFORTREMARKSCOUNT
Top 1": Dark brown, fine SAND, little to some silt, little organics somE00.0 ppm
(roots), trace(+) gravel, dry (TOPSOIL)
DEBRIS (asphalt), some medium gravel, dryE00.6 ppm
Light brown to brown, fine to medium SAND, dryE00.0 ppm
5
Light brown, medium SAND, some fine to coarse gravel, moistE00.0 ppm
Pocket of silt encountered at 8 feet
10
End of Exploration at 12 feet
REMARKS:
1. Soil screened in field with MiniRae 2000 photoionization detector (PID), referenced to benzene in air. Readings in parts per million by
volume.
PLANLEGENDEFFORT
E = Easy
M = Moderate
D = Difficult
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