My usual footing/cribbing crew arrived at the new job site along with the structural engineer. The homogenous sandy condition of the excavation has been very interesting. This part of Richmond must have been an area of heavy deposition during the ice age melt down to have left behind this much sediment. Soil bearing of course is more of a concern on these sandy soils. End result is just add some width and rebar to the footing and carry on.
This footing would be a nice beach. the soft conditions make for a much easier place to work in.