Soil Compaction Verification Checklist

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Project Information

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Details pertaining to the project and the compaction verification activity.

Project Name

Project Location

Contractor

Verification Date

Job/Drawing Number

Area Verified

Area Description (if 'Other' selected above)

Site Preparation & Material Verification

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Confirming that site preparation has been done correctly and the fill material meets specifications.

Fill Material Source

Material Moisture Content (%)

Material Type Verified?

Gradation Test Results - % Passing #200 Sieve

Material Test Report (e.g., Lab Report)

Topsoil Stripping & Stockpiling?

Describe any deviations from the approved fill material specifications or procedures.

Equipment Calibration & Setup

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Ensuring the compaction equipment is properly calibrated and configured.

Compaction Equipment Type (e.g., Plate Compactor, Roller)

Compaction Equipment Manufacturer

Compaction Equipment Model Number

Calibration Frequency (in days/weeks/months)

Last Calibration Date

Vibration Frequency (Hz) - if applicable

Roller Amplitude (mm) - if applicable

Calibration Method (e.g., Standard Weight, Deflection)

Calibration Certificate (upload file)

Compaction Testing Procedures

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Outlines steps taken to perform compaction testing.

Compaction Method Used:

If 'Other' method selected, please specify:

Number of Tests Performed:

Test Location (Coordinates/Description):

Moisture Content (Initial):

Moisture Content (Final):

Density (Dry Density):

Number of Passes (for each test):

Date of Test:

Time of Test:

Test Results & Analysis

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Recording compaction test results and verifying they meet specified requirements.

Moisture Content (%)

Dry Density (lbs/ft³ or kN/m³)

Compaction Level (%) of Maximum Dry Density

Testing Standard Used (e.g., ASTM, AASHTO)

Observations during testing (e.g., visible segregation, layering)

Does the result meet specification?

Attach Test Lab Report (if applicable)

Number of Tests Conducted

Corrective Actions (If Required)

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Documentation of any corrective actions taken to achieve required compaction.

Describe the observed compaction deficiency.

Detail the proposed corrective action plan.

Estimated Volume of Material Requiring Recompaction (CY/m³)

Date Corrective Action Started

Date Corrective Action Completed

Description of equipment adjustments or modifications made.

Reason for Compaction Failure (Select one)

Upload Photos/Videos Documenting Corrective Actions

Signature of Person Implementing Corrective Action

Sign-Off & Approvals

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Certification that compaction verification has been completed to required standards.

Project Name

Verification Date

Verification Time

Field Engineer Signature

Quality Control Supervisor Signature

Verification Status

Comments / Notes (if applicable)

Job Number/Reference

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