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Appendix A Geotechnical Field Exploration and Testing AET Project No. 26-00538 The boring logs include descriptions of apparent geology. The geologic depositional origin of each soil layer is interpreted z� primarily by observation of the soil samples, which can be limited. Observations of the surrounding topography, vegetation, and development can sometimes aid this judgment. AA WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS The ground water level measurements are shown at the bottom of the boring logs. The following information appears under AWater Level Measurements@ on the logs: • Date and Time of measurement • Sampled Depth: lowest depth of soil sampling at the time of measurement • Casing Depth:depth to bottom of casing or hollow-stem auger at time of measurement • Cave-in Depth: depth at which measuring tape stops in the borehole • Water Level:depth in the borehole where free water is encountered • Drilling Fluid Level: same as Water Level,except that the liquid in the borehole is drilling fluid The true location of the water table at the boring locations may be different than the water levels measured in the boreholes.This is possible because there are several factors that can affect the water level measurements in the borehole. Some of these factors include: permeability of each soil layer in profile, presence of perched water, amount of time between water level readings, presence of drilling fluid,weather conditions,and use of borehole casing. A.5 LABORATORY TEST METHODS A.5.1 Water Content Tests Conducted per AET Procedure 0I-LAB-010,which is performed in general accordance with ASTM:D2216 and AASHTO:T265. A.5.2 Sieve Analysis of Soils(thru#200 Sieve) Conducted per AET Procedure 01-LAB-040,which is performed in general conformance with ASTM:D6913,Method A. A.6 TEST STANDARD LIMITATIONS Field and laboratory testing is done in general conformance with the described procedures. Compliance with any other standards referenced within the specified standard is neither inferred nor implied. A.7 SAMPLE STORAGE Unless notified to do otherwise, we routinely retain representative samples of the soils recovered from the borings; for a period of 30 days. Appendix A-Page 2 of 2 AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING,INC.