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August 9, 2024
Pedro Palma Chavez
6968 Highway 82, Trailer 15
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
pedropalmaconstruction(a glnail.com
Project No. 23-7-378
Subject: Observation of Excavation, Proposed Residence, Lot 1, Mineota Ridge Estates,
Filing 3, Seneca and Mineota Drives, Silt, Colorado
Dear Pedro:
As requested, a representative of Kumar & Associates, Inc. observed the excavation at the
subject site on August 8, 2024 to evaluate the soils exposed for foundation support. The findings
of our observations and recommendations for the foundation design are presented in this report.
We previously conducted a subsoil study for design of foundations at the site and presented our
findings in a report dated October 13, 2023, Project No. 23-7-378.
We understand the proposed residence has been designed to be founded on spread footings
bearing on the natural soils and sized for an allowable bearing pressure of 1,500 psf.
At the time of our visit to the site, the foundation excavation had been cut in one level from 2
to 8 feet below the adjacent ground surface. The soils exposed in the bottom of the excavation
consisted of relatively stiff, silty sandy clay. No free water was encountered in the excavation
and the soils were slightly moist.
The soil conditions exposed in the excavation are consistent with those previously encountered
on the site and suitable for support of spread footings designed for the recommended allowable
bearing pressure of 1,500 psf. Loose and disturbed soils should be removed in the footing areas
to expose the undisturbed natural soils. Other recommendations presented in our previous report
which are applicable should also be observed.
The recommendations submitted in this letter are based on our observation of the soils exposed
within the foundation excavation and the previous subsurface exploration at the site. Variations
in the subsurface conditions below the excavation could increase the risk of foundation
movement. We should be advised of any variations encountered in the excavation conditions
for possible changes to recommendations contained in this letter. Our services do not include
determining the presence, prevention or possibility of mold or other biological contaminants
(MOBC) developing in the future. If the client is concerned about MOBC, then a professional
in this special field of practice should be consulted.
Pedro Palma Chavez
August 9, 2024
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