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Begin by entering the 'Job', 'Site', and 'Date' at the top of the form. This information is crucial for identifying your specific evaluation.
Fill in the 'Recorded by' field with your name, followed by the 'Weather' conditions during the evaluation.
Document the number and type of pits under 'No/type of pits'. Include details about surface water and slope characteristics in their respective fields.
For each test pit, provide a detailed profile description. Record depth measurements, matrix color, texture, and any notable features such as roots or mottles.
Complete additional sections like estimated water table (WT) and limiting layer details to ensure comprehensive documentation.
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Test Pits are excavated in support of a Project to understand the subsurface conditions of the on-site soil. Test pits are required for two (2) main functions for a Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) utilizing infiltration Best Management Practices (BMPs) and for a Title V septic system.
What is the test pit procedure?
Test Pit Sampling Procedure Test Pits will be excavated with backhoe equipment to provide detailed visual examination of near surface soil, groundwater, and bedrock conditions. Test Pit soil samples may be collected using stainless steel and/or Teflon-lined scoops, trowels, shovels, spoons, or spatulas.
What is the difference between a test pit and a test hole?
It is the process of digging a test hole in order to locate underground utilities of which the location is more or less unknown. Test pits are used when a contractor needs to verify the depth, size or type of underground utility.
What is a test pit log?
Test Pit logs (Trial Pit) allow entering soil data and generating logs online, including USCS soil descriptions and field measurements, also allowing to create instant fence diagrams.
What is the difference between a test pit and a perc test?
A deep pit test is performed to determine any boundary conditions such as groundwater, bedrock, or an impermeable surface. A percolation test is performed to determine the percolation rate of the soil.
A trial pit (or test pit) is an excavation of ground in order to study or sample the composition and structure of the subsurface, usually dug during a site investigation, a soil survey or a geological survey.
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PennDOTs gINT Library and Data Template Revision History
Feb 19, 2015 The Test Pit Log report has been updated to correctly report the Log Checked and Sealed Date on the. Test Pit Log. The data template has been
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