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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Transport Tire, Inc. -15- t1arch 1,. 1983 During compaction of existing fill soils at this site, careful control of the moisture content should be maintained. If the silty and clayey sand soils deviate from optimum moisture content by any great extent, the fill materials will be difficult to compact and may exhibit instability if too wet. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS This report has been prepared in order to aid in the evaluation of this property and to assist the owner and/or architect in the design of the project. The scope is limited to the specific project and location described herein and our description of the project represents our understanding of the significant aspects relevant to soil and foundation characteristics. In the event that any changes in the design or location of the building as outlined in this report are planned, we should be informed so the changes can be reviewed and the conclusions of this report modified or approved in writing by the soil and foundation engineer. It is recommended that all construction operations dealing with our earthwork and foundations be reviewed by an experienced soil engineer to determine whether the soils encountered are as anticipated in this report. Also, the placement and compaction of fill materials should be tested by an experienced soil technician under the direction of STS Consultants, Ltd. to determine the degree of densification of fill materials placed at this site. The performance of structures on fill materials is depe.ndent upon the fill soils being placed on an. adequate subgrade, and on proper and STS Consultants, ltd.