GTR Review Checklist for Spread Footings
F. Structure Foundations - Spread Footings
(Pgs. 7-1 to 7-17)
In addition to the basic information listed in Section A, is the following information provided in the project foundation report?
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*Are spread footing recommended for foundation support? If not, are reasons for not using them discussed?
If spread footing supports are recommended, are conclusions and recommendations given for the following:
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*Is recommended bottom of footing elevation and reason for recommendation (e.g., based on frost depth, estimated scour depth, or depth to competent bearing material) given?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*Is recommended allowable soil or rock bearing pressure given?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*Is estimated footing settlement and time given?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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*Where spread footings are recommended to support abutments placed in the bridge end fill, are special gradation and compaction requirements provided for select end fill and backwall drainage material (Pgs. 6-1 to 6-4)
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
Construction Considerations
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Have the materials been adequately described on which the footing is to be placed so the project inspector can verify that material is as expected?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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Have excavation requirements been included for safe slopes in open excavations, need for sheeting or shoring, etc.?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
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Has fluctuation of the groundwater table been addressed?
(Yes / No / Unknown or N/A)
*A response other than (yes) or (N/A) for any of these checklist questions is cause to contact the appropriate geotechnical engineer for a clarification and/or to discuss the project.
