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  Parking Lot Construction Design Procedure The layout of the parking lot will be performed by your Architect.   At this time, you want to perform your Geotechnical investigation of the soil on the project. The surveyor lays out your property and marks the locations for soil borings.    Consult with your Geotechnical Engineer on the number of soil borings and the depth of the soil borings. A good rule of thumb is to perform at least  one boring for every 10,000 to 20,000 square feet  of the proposed parking lot. However, this number can increase for larger or more complex sites. For a simple, small parking lot, a minimum of three to five borings is often recommended. Borings should be strategically placed to provide a representative sample of the entire site. It's crucial to take borings at the corners and in the center of the proposed lot and in any areas with planned drainage systems, retaining walls, or other heavy structures. Additional borings may be n...

  Proper Pier Construction The Structural drawings will show you the design of the piers. Survey in the pier location as shown on the drawings.  This must be done with extreme accuracy, using strings, batter boards, and a transit or laser level to ensure correct spacing and alignment. Check the bell diameter and confirm that it is in compliance with the design. Check the depth of the pier to confirm that it is per the design. Water must be pumped out of the pier if it is more than 3” deep. If there is a lot of water, then you may have to perform a dewatering procedure. Consult with the engineer to determine the approved method of dewatering the area. Install the specified reinforcing steel. Check it with the design drawings. Provide a steel casing if need be.  Remove the steel casing after the pour.    To eliminate failures on your next building project, ensure that your Construction Manager or General Contractor has a QC (Quality Control) program and that the...