Some images of previous construction, testing, and excavation projects.
Construction of a mechanically stabilized earth wall. Work being completed for a Southern California Edison transmission line project.
Interbedded Sandstone and Siltstone Bedrock. This is a very common bedrock type within the Santa Monica Mountains.
Soil compaction testing. The device in the picture is a nuclear density gauge.
Soil being compacted for the construction of a mechanically stabilized earth wall.
This shows typical compaction equipment.
Excavation contractor in the process of digging hand dug test pits. This is a highly typical method of exploration for residential projects. These can extend down to >15 feet but are usually approximately 5 feet in depth.