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CANTARINI PROPERTY
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Cantarini Property
Geotechnical Reports and Letters
Table of Contents
Preliminary Geotechnical Feasibility and Limited Subsurface Investigation
Bulking and Shrinkage Estimates
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation for Tentative Map Purposes
Update Geotechnical Investigation
Preliminary Evaluation of Proposed Em"bankment/Detention Basin Improvements
Updated Geotechnical Maps ofCantarini and Holly Springs
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PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION
AND SITE RECONNAISSANCE,
PROPOSED RESERVOIR
EMBANKMENT/DETENTION BASIN IMPROVEMENTS,
CANTARINI PROPERTY,
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Project No. 980160-004
November 13, 2002
. Prepared For:
BENTEQ
7449 Magellan Street
Carlsbad, California 92009
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Attention:
Subject:
References:
Introduction
November 13, 2002
Benteq
7449 Magellan Street
Carlsbad, Caiifornia 92009
Mr. David Bentley
Project No. 980160-004
Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation and Site Reconnaissance, Proposed
Reservoir Embankment/Detention Basin Improvements, Cantarini Property,
. Carls.bad, California
Buccola Engineering, 2002, Tentative Tract Map for Cantarini Property,
Carlsbad, California, 40-Scale, dated September 25, 2002
Leighton and Associates, Inc.; 2001 a, Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed
College Boulevard and Cannon Road, Carlsbad, California, Project No. 4990101-
002, dated March 20, 2001 ·
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Carlsbad, California, Project No. 980160.a003, dated July 9, 2001
In accordance with your request and authorization, this report presents the results of our
preliminary geotechnical evaluation and site reconnaissance for the proposed reservoir
embankment/detention basin improvements at the Cantarirti property located northeast of the
intersection of El Camino Real and College Boulevard in Carlsbad, California. The purpose of our
preliminary evaluation was to observe the existing geotechnical sit~ conditions and review the
previous geotechnical reports and tentative tract map -(referenced above) with respect to the
proposed grading of the reservoir embankment/detention basin improvements.
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Proposed Improvements
Based on our review of the project tentative tract map (Buccola, 2002), we understand that the
downhill ( or southwestern) side of the earth reservoir embankment on the site will be regraded in
order to construct a detention basin between the reservoir embankment and the proposed street
southwest of the existing reservoir. From our review of the plans, the proposed grading of the
· detention basin is anticipated to cut into the existing reservoir embankment up to approximately 30
to 35 feet horizontally and up to 10 feet vertically.
Findings
Based on the results of our geotechnical evaluation, the following items were noted:
• Site Reconnaissance
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On October 29, 2002 we performed a site reconrtaissance to observe the existing geotechnical
site conditions. Based on our observations, the reservoir embankment is heavily vegetated
and is sustajning riparian type vegetation on the downhill side of the embankment (indicating
that ground water seepage is occurring through the earth embankment). In addition,
numerous animal burrows were noted and several surfidal failures are present in the upper
portion of the earth embankment. Ground water migration appears to be occurring through
the animal burrows during periods when the reservoir water level is elevated above the level
of the burrows (and may be the cause of the surficial failures). Minor surface water was also
observed flowing down the spillway on the eastern side of the reservoir embankment.
Geology and Subsu"rface Conditio'ns
Based on our understanding, the earth reservoir embankment consists of artificial fill soils
apparently placed during the 1940's as part of the previous agricuitural activities on the
property. We also understand that a report 'Yas prepru;ed by the Department of Soil
Conservation but was not available for our review. The majority of the embankment fill soils
are anticipated to be underlain by Quaternary-aged Alluvium and/or Colluvium while the
outer edges of the embankment are anticipated to be underlain by topsoil and/or sandstones
of the Tertiary-aged Santiago Formation. We ate unsure if the alluvium, colluvium, or
topsoils were removed to competent formational material during the construction of the
reservoir embankment in the 1940's.
Based on our previous geotechnical exploration of the site (Leighton, 2001 b ), the alluvium
and colluvium generally consists of loose to medium dense/stiff, silty sands, sandy days and
silty clays. The actual thickness of these alluvial/colluvial soils in the general vicinity_ of the
reservoir embankment is unknown, however, the thickness is anticipated to be on the order of
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10 to 15 feet. The Santiago Formation is typically composed of dense to very dense, silty fine
sandstone and to a lesser extent expansive siltstones and claystones.
Ground Water Conditions
From our review of the project tentative tract map (Buccola,. 2002), it is our understanding
that the existing reservoir water elevation is approximately 139 feet mean sea level (msl).
The reservoir water level elevation is anticipated to remain the same following completion of
grading. ·around water seepage through the reservoir embankment is assumed based on the
thick vegetation observed on the downstream side· of the embankment. Groun,c;l water seepage
conditions and the control of ground w::,iter i's expected to be a significant factor during
proposed grading of the embankment/detention basin improvements. . -.
Conclusions and Recommendations ·
Based on the results of our evaluation including our review of previous geotechnical reports
(Leighton, 200 la and 2001 b ), it is our professional opinion that the proposed development of the
reservoir/detention basin improvements at the Cantarini property is feasible from a geotechnical
standpoint. However, in order to confirm the subsurface geotechnical conditions (i.e. if the alluvial,
colluvial, and/or topsoils are present beneath the ·existing reservoir embankment), a geotechnical
subsurface investigation is recommended. The following is a summary of our conclusions and
recommencl.ations with respect to the proposed development:
• The earth reservoir embankment consists of artificial · fill soils apparently placed during the
1940's as part_of the previol)s agricultural activities on the property. A report was prepared by
the Department of Soil Conservation but was not available for our review.
• The majority of the embankment fill soils are anticipated to be underlain by Quaternary-aged
Alluvium and/or Colluvium while-the oute~ edges of the embankment are anticipated to be
underlain by topsoil and/or sandstones of the Tertiary-aged Santiago Formation. We are
unsure if the alluvium, colluvium; or topsoils were removed to competent formational
material during the construction of the reservoir embankment.
• Grol,ll1d water seepage is occurring on the downhill side of the earth reservoir embankment as
evidenced by the thick riparian type vegetation on the downstream side of the embankment.
• The proposed grading of the detention basin is anticipated to cut into the existing reservoir
embankment up to apprc;>ximately30 to 35 (eethorizontally'and up to lO'feet vertically.
• lh order to minimize impacting the existing reservoir embankment, we recommend that the
detention basin be redesigned to reduce the vertical and horizontal cuts into the embankment.
This may be acc;omplished by: 1) moving the proposed detention basin top-of-slope closer to
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the proposed street; 2) oversteepening the slope adjacent to· the street with a retaining wall or
•. constru.ction of a geogrid fill slope; or 3) changing the shape of the basin.
• We recommend that a geotechnical subsurface investigation be performed to evaluate the
subsurface conditions of the existing embankment (including the depth, . extent, and
. engineering characteristics of the existing fill soils, underlying alluvium/colluvium [if
present], and groundwater elevations). Following the subsurface investigation, additional
. analysis slope stability, liquefaction potential, and lateral spread analysi& should be
performed.
· • Since the proposed grading will significantly reduce the size of the ex1stmg reservoir
embankment, at a minimum, a stability fill should be constructed along the downhill side of
the reservoir embankment. The stability· fill should· have a minimum width of 10 feet with the
key bottom excav·ated into competent formational material-and angled at least 2--percent into-
the-slope. A subdrnin system consisting of a 47inch perforated pipe surrounded by a
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·minimum of 3 cubic feet (per linear foot) of crushed gravel wrapped in filter fabric (Mirafi
140N or equivalent) should be placed along the heel of the stability fill backcut and outletted
to the slope face or storm drain system. The subdrain system may have to be placed above
the heel of the key depending upon the lowest possible outlet location. Drainage panels
(Miradrain G200N or equivalent) approximately 2,.feet wide placed vertically along the
stability fill backcut on· 10-foot intervals should also be provided. The actual design of the
stability fill should be based on the results of the recommended substirface investigation.
Based on the depth and extent of the recommended stability fill, remedial grading in the
bottom of the detention basin, and ground water conditions, the reservoir may need to be
partially drained and/or the spillway drainage path rerouted in order to construct the
recommended stability fill and perform the remedial grading operations on the down hill side
. of the embankment.
• · Slope Stability
The proposed embankment slope was analyzed .for· deep-seated. and surficial stability
(Appendix A). Preliminary slope stability analysis was performed using the PC software,
-program GSTABL7. The parameters utilized in our preliminary analysis are based on our
previous laboratory testirig (Leighton, 2001a and 2001b) and our experience with similar soil
· types in the general vicinity of the site and are presented on Table 1.
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Table 1
Preliminary Soil Strength Parameters
Unit Weight Friction Angle Cohesion
Material (pcf) (degrees) (psf)
Artificial Fill 125 30 150
Alluvium/Colluvium 125 29 50
Santiago Formation 130 32 200
These values should be confirmed by laboratory testing of representative soil samples collected
during the recommended future subsurface investigation of the existing reservoir embankment.
In addition, our slope stability analysis also assumes that a suborain system (including
vertical drainage panels placed on the backcut) will be installed in the recommended stability
fill on the front side of the reservoir embankment to maintain the phreatic ground water
surface beyond 10 feet from the_ embankment slope face.
1) Deep-Seated Slope Stability
Our analysis, assuming homogeneous slope conditions arid the preliminary strength
patameters presented on Table I., indicates the proposed slope embankment constructed at a
3: l (horizontal to vertical) slope inclination will have a calculated factor of safety of 1.5 or
greater with respect to potential, deep rotational failure. Based on the results of our
recommended future subsurface investigation, removal of the existing fill and
alluviµm/colluviu:rp. to competent formational material and/or construction of a stability fill
may be necessary to achieve the desired factor of safety. The proposed slopes should be
constructed in accordance with the recommendations of this letter, the attached General
Earthwork and -Grading Specifications fo:r Rough Grading (Appendix B), and City of
Carlsbad grading requirements.
2) Surficial Slope Stability
Surficial stability of the proposed 3: 1 (horizontal to vertical) or flatter embankment fill
slope was evaluated (Appendix A) utilizing the strength parameters presented on Table 1.
Our ·calculations indicate a factor of safety in excess of 1.5 for surficial stability under a 4-
foot steady state seepage. Erosion and/or surficial failure potential of fill slopes may be
reduced if the following measures are implemented during design and construction of the
embankment slope.
We recommend against the exclusive use of either highly expansive clayey soils or
poorly graded sands. Highly expansive soils are generally known to be subject to surficial
failures when exposed in slope faces. Poorly graded sands utilized in slope faces may be
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subject to excessive erosion and rilling. A mixture of clayey soils and sandy soils is
recommended fo reduce the overall expansion potential and slope erosion and increase
surficial slope stability. We recommend that the soil mixture be approved by the
·geotechnical consultant prior to placement of the material on the embankment slope.
The embankment · slope should also be provided with appropriate surface drainage
features and landscaped with drought-tolerant, slope.:stabilizing vegetation as soon as
possible after grading to minimize potential for erosion. The existing reservoir spillway
· should be maintained to ensure erosion of the reservoir embankment is minimized.
3) Seismic Slope Stability
We analyzed: the proposed embankment for seismic slope stability utilizing ·residual
strength values for the underlying alluvium/colluvium assuming an in-situ Standard ' . . Penetration Test (SPT) corrected blow count of greater than IO for the potentially
liquefied layer. Our analysis also assumes that the existing fill soils within the
embankment are not liquefiable and that a subdrain system and vertical drainage panels
will be installed in the stability fill on the. downhill side of the reservoir embankment to
maintain the phreatic ground water surface beyond 10 feet from the embankment slope
face. Based on our preliminary analysis and our assumptions, a factor-of-safety of 1.1 or
greater was obtained to resist deep-seated seismic slope instability. A subsurface
investigation should be performed to confirm our assumptions and analysis. As
previously noted, based on the results of our future subsurface investigation, removal of
the existing fill and alluvium/colluvium to -competent formational material and/or
construction of a stability fill may be necessary to achieve the desired ,factor of safety.
Construction Observation and Plan Review
The recommendations provided in this report are based on our review of· the referenced
geotechnical reports and tentative tract map and professional experience with similar conditions on
nearby sites. The interpolated subsurface conditions should be checked in the field during
construction. Construction observation of all onsite excavations and field density testing ·of all
compacted fill should be performed by a representative of thi~ office sq that construction is in
accordance wi,th the .recommendations of the project geotechrtical reports. Final plans and the
contract specifications should be checked by Leighton and Asso_ciates, Inc. before grading to see
that the recommendations provided in the reports are incorporated into the project plans and
specifications .
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Limitations
The conclusions and recommendations contained within this letter and our project geotechnical
report(s) are based in part upon data that were obtained from a limited number of observations, site
visits, excavc!.tions, samples, and tests. Such information is by necessity incomplete. The nature of
many sites is such that differing geotechnical. or geological conditions can occur within small
distances and under varying climatic conditions. Changes in subsurface conditions can and do
occur over time. Therefore, the findings, conclusions, and recommendations presented in this letter
and in Olll'. report can be relied upon only if Leighton has the opportunity to observe the subsurface
conditions during grading and construction of the project, in order to confirm that our preliminary
findings are representative for the site. ·
If you have any. questions regarding our letter, please contact this office. We appreciate this
opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully submitted,
kW~
K. Wagner, CEG 1612
Dire tor of Geology
Attachments: · Appendix A -Slope Stability Analysis
Appendix B -General Earthwork and Grading Sp~cifications for ~ough-Grading
Distribution: (2) Addressee
( 4). Ladwig Design Group
Attention: Mr. Bob Ladwig
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Soil Soil Total Saturated Cohesion Friction Piez.
Desc. Type Unit Wt. Uriit,Wt. Intercept Angle Surface
No. (pcf) (pcf) (psf) (deg) No.
Fill 1 125.0 130.0 150.0 30.0 W1
Qal. 2 125.0 130.0 50.0 29.0 W1
Tsa 3 130,0 130.Q 200.0 32.0 W1
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*** GSTABL7 ***
** GSTABL7 by Garry .Ji. ·Gregory, P.E. **
** Original Version 1.0, January 1996; Current Version 2.002, December 2001 **
(All Rights Reserved-Unauthorized Use Prohibited)
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SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Modified Bishop, Simplified Janbu, or GLE Method of Slices.
(Includes Spencer & Morgenstern-Pr~ce Type Analysis)
Including Pier/Pile,_ Reinforcement, Soil Nail, Tieback,
Nonlinear Undrained Shear Strength-, Curv(;!d Phi Envelope,
Anisotropic Soil, Fiber-Reinforced Soil, Boundary µoads, Water
Surfaces, Pseudo-Static Ea,rth,quake., and Applied Force Options.
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Analysis Run Date: 11/4/2002 ·
'rime of Run: 12: OOPM
Run By: .Adam Terronez
Input Data Filename: P:cantar-1.txt
Output Filename: P:cantar-1.0UT
Unit System: English
Plotted Output Filename: P:cantar-1.PLT
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Benteq/Cantarini Property
BOUNDARY COORDINATES
7 Top Boundaries
13 Total Boundaries
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Boundary X-Left
No. (ft)
1 0.00
Y-Left
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144.00
144.00
127.00
128.00
140.00
138.00
131.00
124.00
127.00
126.00
114. 00
121.00
122.00
X-Right
(ft)
2.00
42.00
68.00
112. 00
124.00
150.00
180.00
Y-Right
(ft)
144.00
127.00
128.00
140.00
138.00
131.00
130.00
127.00
126.00
131.00
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122.00
124.00
Soil Type
Below Bnd
1
2 2. 00
3 42. 00
4 68.00
5 112.00
6 124.00
7 150. 00.
8 0. 00
9 42. 00
10 72.00
11 0.00
12 92.00
13 150.00
user Specified Y-Origin
ISOTROPIC SOIL PARAMETERS
. 3 Typ13 (.s) of Soil
42.00
72.00
150.00
92.00
150.00
180.00
110.00(ft)
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Soil Total Saturated Cohesion
Type Unit Wt. Unit Wt. Intercept
Friction
Angle
(deg)
30. O·
29.0
32.0
Pore Pressur!=! Piez.
Pressure Constant Surface
No. ()?cf) (pcf) (psf)
1 125.0 130.0 150.0
2· 125.0 130.0 50.0
3 130.0 130.0 200.0
1 PIEZOMETRIC SURFACE(S) SPECIFIED
Unit Weight of Water= 62.40 (pcf)
Piezometric Surfac.e No. 1 Spe_c±fied by
Pore Pressure Inclination Factor 0.50
Point X-Watet Y-Water
No. (ft) (ft)
1 42.00 1~7.00
2 68.00 128.00
3 84.00 128.00
4 124.00 139.00
5 180.00 139.00
Parara.. (psf)
0.00 0.0
0.00 0.0
0.00 0.0
5 Coordinate Points
A Critical Failure Su~face Searching Method, Using A Random
Technique For Generating C.ircular Sur·faces, Has Been Specified.
300 Trial Surfaces Have Been Generated.
No.
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1
20 Su-rface(s) Initiate(s) From Each Of 15 Points Equally Spaced
Along The Ground Surface Between X 52.00(ft)
and X 64.00(ft)
Each Surface Terminates Between X 112.00(ft)
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and x = 125.00(ft)
Unless Further Limitations Were Imposed, The Minimum Elevation
At Which A Surface Extends Is Y = 120.00(ft)
2.00(ft) Line Segments Define Each Trial Failure Surface.
Following Are Displayed The Ten Most Critical -Of The Trial
Failure Surfaces Evaluat~d. They Are
Ordered -Most Critical First.
**Safety factors Are Calculated By The Modified Bishop Method
Total Number of Trial Surfaces Evaluated= 300
Statistical Data On All Valid FS Values:
FS Max= 4.720 FS Min= 2.365 FS Ave= 2.784
Standa·rd Devi.ation =· 0. 4 99 Coefficient of Variation
Failure Surface Specified By 35 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft) .
1 57.14 1~7.58
2 58.88 126.58
3 60.65 125.66
4 62.~6 124.81
5 64. 31 124. 04
6 66.18 123.35
7 68.09 122.74
8 70. 02 122.22
9 71.97 121.78
10 73.94 121.42
11 75.92 121.15
12 77.91 120.96
13 79.91 120.86
14 81.91 120.84
15 83.91 120.91
16 85. 90 121. 07
17 87.89 121.31
· 18 89. 86 12L 63
19 91.82 12~.05
20 93.75 122.54
21 95.67 123.12
22 97.56 123.78
23 99.42 124.52
24 101. 24 125 .. 34
25 103.03 126.23
26 104.78 127.20
27 106.48 128.25
28 108.14 129.37
29 109.75 130.56
30 111.30 .131.82
31 112.80 133.14
32 114.24 134.52
33 115.62 135.97
34 116.94 137.48
35 118.14 138.98
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17.92 %
Circle Center At X = 81.28 ·y 167.38 and Radius 46.54 F~ctor of Safety
*** 2.365 *** Individual data on the 41 slices
Water Water Tie Tie Earthquake
-Poree Force -Poree Force Force Surcharge Slice Width Weight Top Bot Norm Tan Hor Ver Load No. (ft) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs·) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) 1 1. 7 120.1 0.0 66.5 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 2 0.3 44.4 0.0 24.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 1'.5 316.0 0.0 170.9 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 4 1.8 593.0 0.0 314.1 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 5 1.8 815.3 0.0 423.6 0. o. 0.0 0.0 0.0 6 1. 9 1024.6 0.0 523.5 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 7 1.8 1157. 5 o.o 582.7 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 8 0.1 61.1 0.0 30.7 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 9 1..9 1453. 8 0.0 688.7 0. o. 0.0 0.0 o .·o
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11 0.0 28.6 0.0 12.0 0. .o. 0.0 0.0 0.0
12 1. 9 1941. 4 0.0 787.0 0. 0 .. 0.0 0.0 0.0 13 2.0 2198.2 ,o. 0 838.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 14 2.0 2403.6 0.0 867 .1 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
15 2.0 2584.4 0.0 885.1 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
16 2.0 2739.2 0.0 892.5 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
17 2.0 2866.8 0.0 889.1 0. 0. 0. 0 · 0.0 0.0 18 0.1 137.6 0.0 41. 6 o. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
19 1. 9 2828.8 0.0 834.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
20 2.0 3.042.2 0.0 916.1 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
21 2.0 3089.1 0.0 947.4 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
22 2.0 3106.9 0.0 968.1 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 23 1. 9 3095.7 0.0 978.1 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
24 1.9 3056.3 0.0 977.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
25 1. 9 2989.5 0.0 965.8 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 26 1. 9 2896.4 0.0 943.6 (). 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
27 1.8 2778.6 0.0 910.8 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
28 1.8 2637.8 0.0 867.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0 .. o
29 1. 7 2475.9 0.0 813.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 30 1. 6 2197.7 0.0 717.7 0. 0. .0.0 0.0 0.0
31 0.1 97.6 0.0 31.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 32 1. 7 2098.3 0.0 674.2 0. 0. 0.0 b.O 0.0 33 1. 6 1887.6 0.0 589.3 o. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
34 1. 6 1666.0 0.0 494.4 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 35 0.7 691. 7 0.0 195.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
36 0.8 727 .3 0.0 194.4 0. 0. 0.0 . 0. 0 0.0 37 1.4 1081. 9 0.0 275.3 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0. 0 ·
38 1. 4 744.3 0.0 151.5 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 39 · 0. 8 302.2 0.0 27.7 0. 0. 0.0 o.o 0.0 40 0.5 121.3 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
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41 1.2 127.9 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 Fa·ilure Sur+ace .Specified By 36 Coordin_ate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. .(ft) (ft.)
1 57.14 127.58
2 58.88 126.59
3 60.66 125.68
4 62.47 124.84
5 64.32 124.08
6 66.20 i?3.39
7 68.11 122.79
8 70.04 122.27
9 71.99 121. 83
10 73.96 121.48
11 75.94 121 •. 21
12 77.94 121.02
13 79. 93 120.92
14 81. 93 120.90
15 83.93 120.97
16 85.93 121.12
17 87.91 121.36
18 89.89 121.68
19 91. 84 122 .·09
20 93.78 122.57
21 95.70 123.14
22 97.59 123.79
23 99.46 124.51
24. 101. 29 125.32
25 103.09· 126.21
26 104.83 127.17
27 106.55 128.20
28 108. 21 129.30 • 29 109.83 1~0.48
30 111. 40 131. 72
31 112.91 133.03
32 114. 37 134.40
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34 117 .10 137.32
35 118. 37 138.86
36 118. 43 138.93
Circle Center At X = 81. 34 ; y = 168.04 and Radius 47.14
Factor of Safety
*** 2. 367 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 36 Coordipate Points
Point x-su:is-.f Y-Surf
No .. (ft) (ft)
1 54.57 127.48
2 56.30 126.48
3 58.07 125.55
4 59.88 124.70
5 61. 72 123.92
6 63.60 123.22
7 65.50 122.60
8 67.42 122.06
9 69.37 121. 60
10 71.33 121.22
11 73.31 120.92
12 15.30 120.71
13 77.30 120.59
14 79.30 12.0. 54
15 81. 30 120.58
16 83.29 120.7i
17 ~5.28 120.91
18 87.26 ·121. 21
19 89.22 121.58
2,Q 91.17 122.03
21 93.10 122.57 ••• 22 95.00 123 .. 19
23 .96. 88 123.89
24 98. 72 124.66
25 100.53 ·125.51
26 102.30 126.44
27 104.03 127.44
28 105.72 128.51
29 107.36 129.65
30 108.96 130_.86
31 110.50 132.14
32 111. 98 133.48
33 113. 41 134.88
34 114.78 136.34
35 116. 08 137.85
36 117.11 139.15
Circle Center At X = 79.34 ; y = 168.18 and Radius 47.64
Factor of Safety
*** 2.368 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 37 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 54.57 127.48
2 56.31 126.49
3 58.08 125.57
4 59.89 124. 72
5 61. 74 123.94
6 63.61 :).23.24
7 65.51 122.61
8 67.43 122.06
9 69.38 121.59
10 71.34 121. 20
11 73.31 120.89 • 12 75.30 120.66
13 77.29 '120.51
14 79.29 120.43
15 81.29 120.44
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17 85.28 120.70
18 87.27 120.95
19 89.24 121.28
20 91. 20 121.69
21 93.14 122.18
22 95.05 122.74
23 96.95 123.39
24 98.82 124.10
25 100.65 124·. 90
26 102.45 125.76
27 104.22 126. 70
28 105.95 127.71
29 107.63 128.79
30 109.27 129.93
31 110. 86 131.14
32 112. 41 132.42
33 113. 90 133.75
34 115. 33 135.14
35 116. 71 136.59
36 118.03 138.10
37 118. 67 138.89
Circle Center At X = 80.07 ; y = 170.03 ; and Radius 49.60
Factor of Safe.ty
*** 2.371 ***
Failu:i;e Surface Specified By 36 Coordinate Points
Poi:n,t X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 54.57 127.48
2 56.33 126.53
3 58.13 125.65 ••• 4 59.96 124.84
5 61.82 124 .11
6 63.70 123.45
7 65. 62 122.87
8 67.55 122.36
9 69.51 121.94
10 71. 48 121.59
11 73.46 121. 32
12 75.45. 121.13
13 77.45 121.03
14 79.45 121. 00
15· 81. 45 121.05
16 ·93 .44 121.19
17 85.43 121.40
18 87.41 121.69
19 89.37 :t.22.07
20 91.32 122.52
21 93.25 123,05
22 95.15 123.66
23 97. 03 · 124.34
24 98.88 125.10
25 100.70 125.93
26 102.49 J,26.84
27 104.23 127.81
28 105.94 128,86
29 107.60 129.97
30 109.21 :I.31. 15
31 110.78 132.39
32 112.30 133.70
33 113. 76 135.07
34 115.16 136.49
35 116. 51 137,97 • 36 117.45 139.09
Circle Center At X = 79.11 ; y 170.66 and Radius 49. 67
Factor of Safety
*** 2.372 ***
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Failure Surface Specifietj By 35 Coordinat~.Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 55.43 127.52
2 57.12 126.44
3 58.85 125.45
4 60.63 124.54
5 62.45 123.71
6 64.31 122.96
7 66.20 122.30
8 68.11 121.73
9 70.05 121.25
10 72.02 120.86
11 73.99 120.56
12 75.98 120.36
13 77.98 120.24
14 79. 98 120.22
15 81~98 120.29
16 83.97 120.45
17 85.96 120.70
18 87.93 121.05
19 89.88 121.49
20 91.81 122.01
21 93.71 122.63
22 95-58 123.33
23 97.42 124.12
24 99.22 124.99
25 100.98 125.94
26 102.69 126.98
27 104.35 128.09
28 105.96 129.28
29 107.51 130.54·
30 109.00 131.87
·31 110.43 133.27
32 111.80 134.74
33 113.09 136.26
34 114.31 137.85
35 115.42 ll9.43
Circle Genter At X = 79.47 ; y = 163.45 and Radius 43.24
Factor of Sa~ety
*** 2.373 *** Fail1,1.re Surface Specified By 33 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
N6. (ft) (ft)
l 58.86 127.65
2 60.56 126.60
3 62.32 125 .. 64
4 64.11 124.77
5 65.96 123.98
6 67.83 123.29
7 69 .. 74 122.70
8 71. 68 122.20
9 73.64 121. 79
10 75.61 121.48
11 77.60 121.28
12 79.60 121.17
13 81. 60 121.16
14 83-. 60 121.24
15 85.59 121. 43
16 87.57 121. 72
17 89.53 122.10
18 91. 47 122.58
19 93.39 123.16
••• 20 95.27 123.83
21 97.12 124.59
22 98.93 125.45
23 100.69 126.39
•••
••
•••
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24 102.41 127.42
25 104. 07 128.53
26 105.67 129.73
27 107.22 131. 00
28 108.69 132.35
29 110.10 133.77
30 111. 44 135.25
31 112. 70 136.80
32 113.89 138.42
33 114. 64 139.56
Circle Center At X = 80. 81 ; y = 161. 46 and Radius
Factor of Safety
. *** 2.374 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 36 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 53. 71 127.45
2 55.45 126.46
3 57.23 125.54
4 59.04 124.69
5 60.89 123.92
6 62. 76 123.23
7 64. 67 122.62
8 66.59 122.09
9 68.54 121.63
10 70.51 121. 26
11 72.49 120.97
12 74.48 120.77
13 76. 47 120.64
14 78.47 120.60
15 80.47 120.64
16 82.47 120.77
17 84.46 120.98
18 86.43 121.27
19 88.40 121.64
20 90 .. 35 122.10
21 ·92.27 122.63
22 94.18 123 . .25
23 96.05 123.94
24 97.90 124.71
25 99.71 125.56
26 101. 48 126. 48
27 103.22 127.48
28 104.91 128.54
29 i06.56 129.68
30 108.16 130.88
31 .109. 70 132.15
32 111.19 133.48
33 112. 63 .134. 87
34 114. 01 136. 32.
35 115. 32 137.83
36 116.46 139.26
Circle Center At X = 78.45 ; y 168. 67 and Radius
Factor of Safety
*** 2.375 ***
Fa,ilure
Point
Surface Specified.By 35 Coordinate Points
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X-Surf Y-Surf
(ft) (ft)
55.43 127.52
57.20 126.59
59.01 125.73
60.85 124.95
62.72 124.24
64.62 123.61
66.54 123.06
68.48 122.58
70.44 122.20
40.32
48.07
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11 74.41 121.66
12 76.40 121. 51
13 78.40 121.44
14 80.40 121.46
15 82.40 121. 56
16 84.39 121.74
17 86.37 122.00
18 88.34 122.34
19 90.30 122. 7 6
20 92.23 123.27
21 94.15 123.85
22 96.03 124.51
23 97.89 125.24
24 99. 72 126.06
25 101. 51 126. 94_
26 103.27 127.90
2.7 104.98 128.93
28 106.65 130.03
29 108.28 13·1.20
30 109.85 132.43
31 111.38 133. 73
32 112.84 135.09
33 114. 26 136.50
34 115. 61 137.98
35 116.66 139.22
C:i:rclE? Center At X = 79.01 ; y = 170.21 ; and Radius 48.77
Factor -of Safety
*** 2.376 *·** Failure Surface Specified By 34 -Coor~inate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf • :.:.
No . (ft) (ft)
1 58.00 127.62
2 59.66 126.50
3 61.37 125.46
4 63.13 124.52
5 64.94 123.66
6 66.79 122.90
7 68.67 122.23
8 70.59 121. 65
9 72.53 121.1.8
10 74.50. 120.80
11 76. 48 120.53
12 78.47 120.35
13 80.47 120.28
14 82.4.7 120.30
15 84. 46 120.43
16 86. 45 120.66
17 8-8. 42 120.99
18 90.38 "121.42
19 92.31 121. 94
20 94.21. 122.57
21 96.07 123.28·
22 97.90 124.10
23 99.69 125.00
24 101.42 125.99
25 103 .11 127.07
26 104.73 128.24
27 106.30 129.48
28 107.80 130.80
29 109.23 132.20
30 110.59 133.66
31 111. 88 135. 20 • 32 113.08 136.79
33 114.20 138.45
34 114.86 139.52
Circle Center At X == 80.94 ; y = 159.78 ; and Radius 39.51
•
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•
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Factor of Safety
*** 2.377 ***
**** END OF GSTABL7-OUTPUT ****
• • •
Benteq/Cantarini Property ,980160-004 (Seismic)
P:\LEIGHTON\980000-1\980160.003\ENG\CANTAR-2.PL2 Run By: Adam Terronez 11/4/2002 12:08PM 230 _
200
170
140
# FS·
a 1.13
b 1.13
C 1.14
d 1.14
e 1.14
f 1.14
g 1.14
h 1.14
1.14
1.15
Soil Soil Total Saturated Cohesion Friction ·Piez.
Desc, Type Unit Wt. Unit Wt. Intercept Angle Surface
No. (pcf) (pcf) (psf) (deg) No.
Fill 1 125.0 130.0 150.0 30.0 W1
Qal 2. 125.Q 130.0 200.0 0.0 0
Tsa 3 130.0 130.0 200.0 32.0 W1
a _\t~h j
j
~ . ~~··1~7~;:_:_··-· ____ .. _,. ___ -··----.. -.. _ .. ____ ,.Wl
-------------~-~ .. -··· / /,, 1...._____ 2 :i f¥!®%-JL-:: ... · ... _._ .... _ .. _ .. --l,ff ___ .. --~~ -===------=-----1
----~...,, .... ·-" 2
1
3 l 3 ~"" ' e-~-3 ·-O
110 L ____ ---1. _____ _..1__:__ ___ ~L_----~:--------::~----
o 30 60 90 120 150 180
GSTABL7 v.2 FSmin=1.13
~
Safety Factors Are Calculated By The Modified Bishop Method
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*** GSTABL7 *** ** GSTABL7 by Garry H. Gregory, P.E. **
** _Original Version 1.0, January 1996; Current Version 2.002, December 2001 **
(All Rights Reserved-Unauthorized Use Prohibited)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *"*** * * ** ** * * * *** * * ** * * * ** * * * ** * * * *'* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Modified Bl.Shop, Simplified Janbu, or GLE Method of Slices.
(Includes Spencer & Morgenstern-Price. Type.Analysis)
Including Pier/Pile, Reinforcement, Soil Nail, Tieback,
Nonlinear Undrained Shear Strength, Cu-rved Phi Envelope,
Anisotropic Soil, Fiber-Reinforced Soil, Boundary Loads, Water
Surfaces, Pseudo-Static Earthquake, and Applied Force Options.
*********~***********************************************************************
Analysis Run Date: 11/4/2002
Time of Run: 12:08PM
Run By: Adam Terronez
Input Data Filename: P:cantar-2.txt
Output Filename: P:cantar-2.0UT
Unit System: English
Plotted Output Filename: P:cantar-2.PLT
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Benteq/C?ntarini Property
BOUNDARY COORDINATES
7 T-op Boundar:i,.es
13 Total Boundaries
980160-004 (Seismic)
Boundary X-Left
No. (ft)
1 0. 00
Y-Left
(ft)
144.00
144. 00
127.00
128.00
140.00
138.00
131.00
124.bO
127.00
126.00
114.00
121.00
122.00
X-Right
(ft)
2.00
42.00
68.00
112.00
124.00
150.00
180.00
Y-Right
(ft)
144.00
127.00
128.00
1.40. 00
138.00
131.00
130.00
127.00
126.00
131.00
121. 00
122.00
124.00
Soil Type
Below Bnd
1
2 2. 00
3 42. 00
4 68. 00
. 5 112.00
6 124.00
7 150.00
8 o:·oo
9 42. 00
10. 7-2.00
11 0. 00
12 92.00
13 150.00
User Specified Y-Origin
ISOTROPIC SOIL PARAMETERS
3 Type(s) of Soil
42.00
72.00
150.00
92.00
150.00
180.00
110.00(ft)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Soil Total Saturated Cohesion
Type Unit Wt. Unit Wt. Intercept
Friction
Angle
(deg)
30.0
Pore Pressure Piez.
Pressure Const-ant Surface
No. (pcf) (pcf) (psf)
1 125.0 130.0 150.0
2 125.0 130.0 200.0
3 130.0 130.0 200.0
1 PIEZOMETRIC SURFACE(S) SPECIFIED
0.0
32.0
Unit Weight of Water= 62.40 (pcf)
Piezometric Surface No. 1 Specified by
Pore Pressure Inclination Factor 0.50
Point X-Water Y-Water
No. (ft) (ft)
1 42.00 ·127.00
2 68.00 128.00
3 84.00 128.00
4 124.00 139."00
5 180.00 139.00
Param. (psf)
0.00 0.0
0.00 0.0 o:oo 0.0
5 Coordinate Points
A Critical Failure Surface Searching Method, Using A Random
Technique F0r Generating Circular Surfaces, Has Been Specified.
600 Trial Surfaces Have Been Generated .
No.
1
0
1
20 Surface (s) Initiate (s) From Each Of 30 -Poi;nts Equally Spaced
Along The Ground Surface Between X 58.00(ft)
and X 68.00(ft)
Each Surface Ten:ninates Between X 118. 00 (ft)
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and X ~ 130.00(ft)
Unless Further Limitations Were Imposed, The Minimum E·levation
At Which A Surface Extends Is Y = 120.00(ft)
2,.00(ft) Line Segments Define Each Trial Failure Surface.
Following Are Displayed The Ten Most Critical Of The Trial
Failure Surfaces Evaluated. They Are
Ordered -Most Critical First.
**Safety Factors Are Calculated By The Modified Bishop Method
Total Number of Trial Sm;fates Eva],uated =. 600
Statistical Data On All Valid FS Values·:
FS M~x = 5.881 FS Min= 1.131 · FS Ave= 1.919
Standard Deviation= 0.844 Coefficient of Variation
Failure Surface Specified By 34 Coordinai;e Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 65.93 127.92
2 67.64 126.88
3 69.39 125.92
4 ~1.19 125.04
5 73.03 124.25
6 14.90 123.54
7 76.80 122.91
8 78.72 122.37
9 80.67 121.93
10 82.64 121.57
11 84.62 121.30
12 86.61 121.12
13 88.61 121.04
14 90.61 121.04
15 92.61 121.14
. 16 94.60 -121.33
17 96.58 121.61
18 98.55 121.98
19 100.49 122.44
20 102.~2 122.99
21 104 .31 123. 63
22. 106.18 124.35
23 108.01 125~16
24 109.80 126.05
25 111.55 127.02
26 113.25 128.07
27 114.90 129.19
28 116.50 130.39
29 118.04 131.67
30 119.53 133.01
31 120.94 134.42
32 122.30 135.89
33 123.58 137.42
34 124.02 137.99
* *
43.96 %
Circle Center At X = 89.47
Factor of Safety
y = 164 .. 68 ; and Radius 43.65
*** 1.131 ***
Individual data on the 40 slices
Water Water Tie Tie Earthquake
Force Force Force Force Force Surcharge
Slice Width Weight Top Bot Norm Tan Hor Ver Load
No. (ft) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (ibs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs)
1 1. 7 122.7 0.0 68.9, 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 0.4 56.6 0.0 31.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
3 1.1 243.8 0.0 122.7 Q' 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
4 0.3 97.0 0.0 0.0 0: 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
5 1.8 723.5 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
6 0.8 423.9 0.0 0.0 0. 0. o.o 0.0 0.0
7 1.0 620. 9 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
8 1. 9 1357.5 0.0 0.0 0'. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
9 1. 9 1659.2 0.0 0.0 o. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
10 1.9 1946.8 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
P:\leighton\980000-1\980160.003\eng\cantar-2.0UT Page 3 ·:·· 11 1. 9 2217.1 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 12 2.0 2467.4 0.0 0.0 o. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 13 1. 4 1828.9 o~o 0.0 0. . 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 14 0.6 865.7 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
15 2.0 2899.9 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 16 2. O· 3081. 2 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
17 2.0 3234.2 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
18 2.0 33"57.6 0.0 0.9 0. o. Q.O 0.0 0.0 19 2.0 3450.3 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 o.·o
20 2.0 3511. 7 0.0 0.0 0. O·. 0.0 0.0 0.0
21 2.0 3541.6 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
22 1. 9 3540.0 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 23 1.9 3507.6 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 24 1. 9 3445.0 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
25 1.9 3353.4 0.0 0.0 0. 6. 0.0 0.0 0.0
2-6 1.8 3234.5 0.0 0.0 0. o. 0.0 0.0 0.0 27 1.8 3090.0 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 28 1. 7 2922.0 0.0 o.o 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
29 0.5 739.9 0.0 0.0 b. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 30 1. 2 1950.3 0.0 0.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 31 0.9 1358.5 0.0 0.0 0. o. 0.0 0.0 0.0
32 0.7 978.2 0.0 389.3 o. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
33 1.6 1970.3 0.0 833.8 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 o.o 34 1.5 1605.4 0.0 736.8 o. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 35 1.5 1247.6 0.0 629.4 0. 0. ·6. o 0.0 0.0 36 1.4 900.9 0.0 511. 8 0. o. 0.0 0.0 0.0 37-1. 4 569.3 0.0 384.2 0. o. O.o 0.0 0.0 38 1.3 253.7 37.4 247.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0 39 0.4 18.3 22.0 51.5 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 o.o
40 0.0 o .. 0 1.2 2.0 0. 0. 0.0 0.0 0.0
Failure Surface Specified By 35 Coordinate Points
···:··
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
'No. (ft) (f-t)
1 64.55 127.87
2 66.30 126. 89 '3 68 .. 08 125.99
4 69.90 125.16
5 71. 75 124. 40
6 73.63 123. 72
7 75.54 123 .. 12
8 77.47 122.59
9 79 .. 42 122.15
10 81.39 121.78
11 83 .. 37 i-21.49
12 85.35 121. 28
13 87.35 121.16
14 89.35 121.11
15· 91.35 121.15
16 93.35 121.27
17 95.34 121. 46
18 97.32 121. 74
19 99.28 122.10
20 101. 24 122.54
21 103.17 123.06
22 105.08 123.65
23 106.96 124.32
24 108.82 125.07
25 110.64 125.89
26 112. 43 1.26. 79
27 114 .18 127.76
28 115.89 128.79
29 117. 55 129.90
30 119.17 131.07 e:::. 31 120.75 132.31
32 122.27 133.61
33 123.73 134.97
34 125 .14 136.39
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Circle Cente:i; At X = 89.46 ; y = 170.42 and Radius 49.31
Factor of Safety
*** 1.132 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 34 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 64.21 127.85
2 65.90 126.79
3 67. 64 125.81
4 69.43 124.91
5 71. 26 124.09
6 73.12 123.37
7 75.01 122.73
8 76.94 122.18
9 78.89 121. 73
10 80.85 121. 36
11 82.83 121.10
12 84.83 120.92
13 86.83 120.84
14 88.83 120.86
15 90.82 120.96
16 92.81 121.17
17 94. 79 121.47
18 96.75 121.86
19 98.69 122.34
20 100.61 122.92
21 102.49 123.58
22 104.35 124.33
23 106.16 125.17
24 107.93 126 .10 • 25 109.66 127.J.,1
26 111. 34 128.20
27 112. 96 129.36
28 114. 53 130.61
29 116.04 131. 92
30 117.48 133.31
3i 118. 85 134. 7 6
32 120.16 136.27
33 121. 39 137.85
34 121. 76 138.37
Circle Center At X = 87.52 ; y = 163.04 ; and ·Radius 42.21
Factor of Saf~ty
*** 1.1'37 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 35 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 66.97 127.96
2 68. 71 i26.98
3 70.49 126.07
4 72.30 125.23
5 74.15 124. 46
6 76.03 123.77
7 77.93 123.15
8 79.86 122.61
9 81. 80 122.15
10 83. 76 121.77
:).1 85.74 121. 46
12 87.73 121.23
13 89. 72 121.09
14 91. 72 121.02
15 93. 72 121.03
16 95. 72 121.12 • 17 97. 71 121. 29
18 99.70 121.55
19 101.67 121.,88
20 103.63 122.28
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•• Zl 105.57 122.77
22 107. 4.9 123.33
23 109.38 123. 97
24 :I.11.25 124.69
25 113. 09 125.48
26 114.89 126. 34
27 116.66 127.27
28 118. 39 128.28
29 120.08 129.35
30 121. 72 130.49
31 123.32 131.69
32 124.87 132.95
33 .126.37 134.28
34 127.81 135. 66
35 128.81 136.70
Circle Center At X = 92.41 ; y = 171.10 ; and Radius 50.08
Factor of Safety
*** 1.140 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 38 Coordinate Points
Poj.nt X-Su·rf Y-.Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 62.14 127.77
2 63.92 126.87
3 65.74 126.04
4 67.58 125.26
5 69.45 124.54
6 71.34 123.89
7 73.25 123.31
8 75.19 122·. 79
.9 77.13 122.33
10 79.10 121.95 •• 11 81.07 121.63
12 83.05 121.37
13 85.04 121.18
14 87.04 121.07
15 89.04 12J,.02
16 91.04 1.21.03
17 93.04 121 .. 12
18 95.03 121.27
1'9 97.02 121. 49
20 99.00 121. 78
21 100.97 122.13
22 102.92 :!.22.55
23 104.86 123.04
24 106.79 123.59
25 108.69 124.21
26 110. 57 124.89
27 112. 42 125.64
28 114 .25 126. 45
29 116. 05 127.32
30 117.82 128.25
31 119.56 129.23
32 121.27 130,.28
33 122.93 131.~9
34 124.56 132.55
35 126.15 133. 77
36 127.70 135.03
37 129.20 136.36
38 129.40 136.55
Circle Center At X = 89.54 ; y = 179.92 ; and Radius 58.90
Factor of Safety
*** 1.141 *** Failure Surface Specified By 37 Coordinate Points
••• Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 60. 76 127. 72
2 62.51 126.76
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4 66.13 125.05
5 67.98 124.30
6 69.86 123.62
.7 71. 77 123.02
8 73_. 70 122.48
9 75.65 122.03
10 77.61 121. 65
11 79. 58 121. 34
12 81. 57 121.11
13 83.57 120.96
14 85.56 120.88
15 87.56 120.88
16 89.56 120.96
17 91.56 121.11
18 93.54 121. 34
19 95.52 121. 65
20 97.48 122.03
21 99.43 122. 4.9
22 101. 36 123.02
23 103.26 123.62
24 105.14 124.30
2-5 107.00 125.05
26 108.82 125.87
27 110.61 126.77
28 112. 37 127.72
29 114.08 12.8. 75
30 115.76 129.84
31 117.39 131. 00
32 118.98 132 .21
33 120.52 133.49 ··: 34 122.01 134.83
35 123.45 136.22
36 124.83 1.37. 66
37 124.91 137.75
Circle Center At X = 86.56 ; Y'·= 172. 87 ; and Radius 52.00
Factor of Safety
*** 1..142 *** Failure Surface Specified By 38 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 58.35 127.63
2 60.12 126. 71
3 61.93 125.85
4 63. 76 125,05
5 65. 62 124.32
6 67.51 123.66
7 69.42 123.06
8 71.34 122.52
9 73.29 122.06
10 75.25 121.66
11 77.22 121.33
12 79.21 121.,07
13 81.20 120.88
14 83.19 120.75
15 85.19 120.70
16 87.19 120. 72
17 89.19 120.80
18 91:10 120.96
19 93.17 121.18
20 95.15 121.48
21 97.12 121. 84
22 99.07 122.27 •• .23 101.01 122.77
24 102.93 123.33
25 10~.82 123.96
26 106.70 124.66
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···: 27 108.55 125.42 :;:
28 110.37 126.25
29 112.16 127.14
30 113.92 128.09
31 115. 65 129.10
32 117. 34 130.17
33 118.99 131. 29
34 120. 60 132.48
35 122.17 133. 72
36 123.69 135.01
37 125.17 136.36
38 126.24 137.40
Circle Center At X = 85.12 ; y = 178.21 ; and Radius 57.51
Factor of Safety
*** 1.143 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 39 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 58.69 127.64
2 60.48 126. 74
3 62.29 1.25.90
4 64.14 125.13
5 66.00 124 .. 41
6. 67.89 123.76
7 69.80 i23.17
8 71. 73 122.64
9 73.68 122.18
10 75.64 121. 79
11 77. 61 121. 46
12 7-9.60 121.19
13 81. 59 121. 00 ••• 14 83.58 120.87
:::= 15 85.58 120.80
16 87.58 120.80
17 89.58 120.8'7
18 91.58 121.01
19 93.56 121.21
20 95.55 121. 48
21 97.52 121.82
22 99.48 122.22
23 10.1,.42 122 .-68
24 103.35 123 .. 21
25 105.26 123.81
26 107.15 124.47
27 109.02 125.19
28 110.86 125.97
29 112. 67 126. 81
30 114.45 127. 72
31 116. 21 128. 68
32 117.93 129.70
33 119. 61 130.78
34 :).21.26 131.91
35 122.87 133 .10
36 124.44 134.34
37 125.96 135.63
38 127.45 136.97
39 127.53 137.05
Circle Center At X = e6.5o ; y = 180.70 and Radius 59.90
Factor of Safety
*** 1.143 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 35 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 64.21 127.85
2 65.96 126.89
3 67.75 126.01 ••• 4 69.58 125.19
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5 71.44 124.45
6 73.32 123.78
7 75.23 123.19
8 77.17 122.68
9 79.12 122.24
10 81. 09 121. 88 ·
11 83.07 121.60
12 85.06 121.40
13 87.05 121.28
14 89.05 121.24
15 91.05 121.28
16 93.05 121.40
17 95.04 121.60
18 97.02 121.88
19 98.99 122.24
20 100.94 122.67
21 102.87 123.19
22 104.78 123.78
?3 106.67 124.45
24 108.52 125.19
25 110.35 126.00
26 112.14 126.89
27 li3.90 127.85
28 115.61 128.88
29 117.29 12~.97
30 118.91 131.14
31 120.49 132.36
32 122.02 133.65
33 123.50 135.00
34 124.92 136.41
35 125.93 137.48
Circle Center At X = 89.06; Y == 171.23 ; and Radius
Factor of Si;ifety .
*** 1.144 ***
Failure Surface Specified By 38 Coordinate Points
Point X-Surf Y-Surf
No. (ft) (ft)
1 60.41 127.71
2 62.21 126.83
3 64.03 126.00
4 .65.88 125.24
5 67.75 124.53
6 69.65 123.89
7 71.56 123.31
8 73.49 122.80
9 75.44 122.34
10 77.40 121.95
11 79,37 121.62
12. 81.36 121.36
13 83.35 121.16
14 85.34 121.03
15 87.34 120.96
16 89.34 120.96
17 91.34 121.02
18 93.34 121.15
19 95.33 121.34
20 97.31 121.60
21 ·99.28 121.92
22 101.25 122.31
23 103.20 122.76
24 105.13 123.27
25 107.04 123.85
26 108.94 124.49
27 110.81 125.18
28 112.66 125.94
29 114.49 126.76
30 116.29 127.64
49.99
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31 118. 05
32 119.79
33 121. 49
34 123.16
35 124.79
36 126.38
37 127.93
38 129.33
Circle Center At X =
Factor of Safety
*** 1.146 ***
128.58
129.57
130.62
131. 72
132.88
134.09
135.35
136.57
88.41 Y 182.37
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SURFICIAL SLOPE STABILITY ANALYSIS
Project No.: 980160-004
Project:
Case:
Benteq Cantarini Embankment Evaluation
3:1 Slope -Compacted Fill@ 90% R.C.
Depth of Saturation (ft), Z
Buoyant Unit Weight of Soil (pcf), Yb
Total Unit Weight of Soil (pcf), Yt
Slope Angle, a
Angle of Internal Friction, q,
Cohesion (psf), c
Force Tending To Cause Movement:
F0 = Zy1 sin 2a/2
Force Tending To Resist Movement:
FR= Zyb cos2 a tan q, + ( c)
= 4
= 62.6
= 125
= 18.4
= 30
= 150
= 149.76 lb/ft
= 280.16 lb/ft
F.S.: 2Zyb coS2 a tan q, +2c
Zytsin 2a
F.S.;: 1.9
Project Name : Benteq/Canterini
SURFICIAL STABILITY Project Nurnber: 980160-004
Designed/Checked : AXT/SAC
Figure: A-1
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1.0 General
1.1
1.2
3030.1094
Intent: These General Earthwork and Grading Specifications are for the grading and
earthwork shown on the approved grading plan(s) and/or indicated in the geotechnical
report(s). These Specifications are a part of the recommendations contained in the
geotechnical report(s). In case of conflict, the specific recommendations in the
geotechnieal report shall supersede these more general Specifications. Observations of the
earthwork by the project Geotechnical Consultant during the course of grading may result
in new or revised recommendations that could supersede these specifications or the
recommendations in the geotechnical report( s).
. The Geotechnical Consultant of Record: Prior to commencement of work, the owner shall
employ the Geotechnical Consultant of Record (Geotechnical Consultant). The
Geotechnical Consultants shall be responsible-for review_ing the approved geotechnical
report( s) and accepting the adequacy of the preliminary geotechnical findings, conclusions,
and recommendations prior to the commencementof the grading.
Prior to commencement of grading, the G_eotechnical Consultant shall review the "work
plan" prepared by the Earthwork Contractor (Contractot).and schedule sufficient personnel
to perform the appropriate level of observation, mapping, and c0mpaction testing.
During the grading and earthwork operations, the Geotechnical Consultant shall observe,
map, and document the subsurface exposures to verify the geotechnical design
assumptions. If the observed conditions are found to be significantly different than the
interpreted assuniptions during the design phase, the Geotechnical Consultant shall inform
the· owner, recommend appropriate changes in design to accommodate the observed
conditions, and notify the review agency where required. Subsurface areas to be
geotechhically observed, mapped, eievations recorded, and/or tested include natural ground
after it has been cleared for receiving fili but before_fill is placed, bottoms of all "remedial
removal" areas, all key bottoms, and benches made on sloping ground to receive fill.
The Geotechnical Consultant shall observe the moisture-conditioningand processing of the
sµbgrade and fill materials and perform relative compaction testing of fill to determine the
attained level of compaction. The Geotechnical Consultant shall provide the test results to
the owner and the Contractor on a routine and frequent basis .
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1.3 The Earthwork Contractor: The Earthwork Contract-or (Contractor) shall be qualified,
experienced, and knowledgeable in earthwork logistics, preparation and processing of
ground to receive fill, moisture-conditioning and processing of fill, and compacting fill.
The C0ntractor shall review and accept the plans, geotechnical report(s), and these
Specifications prior to commencement of grading. The Contractor shall be solely
responsible for performing the grading in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the owner and the Geotechnical Consultant a
work plan that indicates the sequence of earthwork grading, the number of "spreads" of
work and the estimated quantities of daily earthwork contemplated for the site prior to
commencement of grading. The Contractor shall-inform the owner and the Geotechnical
.Consultant of changes in work schedules and updates to the work plan at least 24 hours in
advance·of such changes so that appropriate observations and tests can be planned and
accomplished. The Contractor shall not assume that the Geotechnical Consultant is aware
of all grading operations.
The Contractor shall have the sole responsibility to provide adequate equipment and
.methods to accomplish the earthwork in accordance with the applicable grading codes and
agency ordinances, these Specifications, and the recommendations in the approved
geotechnical report(s) and grading plan(s). If, in the opinion of the Geotechnical
Consultant, unsatisfactory conditions, such as unsuitable soil, improper moisture condition,
inadequate compaction, insufficient buttress key size, adverse weather, etc., are resulting in
a quality of work less than required in these specifications, the Geotechnical Consultant
shall reject the work and mf!,y recommend to the owner that construction be stopped until
the conditions are rectified .
Preparation of Areas to be Filled
2.1 Clearing and-Grubbing: Vegetation, such as brush, grass, roots, and other deleterious
material shall be sufficiently removed and properly disposed of in a method acceptable to
the owner, governing agencies, and the Geotechnical Consultant.
The Geotechnical Consultant shall evaluate the extent of these removals depending on
specific site conditions. Earth fill-material shall not contain more than 1 percent of organic
materials (by volume). No fill lift shall contain more than 5 percent of organic matter.
Nesting of the organic materiali; shall not be allowed.
If potentially hazardous materials are encountered, the Contractor shall stop work in the
affected area, and a hazardous material specialist shall be informed immediately for proper
···evaluation and handling of these materials prior to continuing to work in that area.
As presently defined by the State-of California, most refined petroleum products (gasoline,
diesel fuel, motor oil, grease, coolant, etc.) have· chemical constituents that are considered
to be hazardous waste. As such, the indiscriminate dumping or spillage of these fluids
onto the ground may constitute a misdemeanor,.punishable by fines and/or imprisonment,
and shall not be allowed .
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2.2 Processing: Existing ground that has been declared satisfactory for support of fill by the
Geotechnical Consultant shall be scarified to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Existing
ground that is not satisfactory shall be overexcavated as specified in the following section.
Scarification shall continue until soils are broken down and free of large clay lumps or
clods and the working surface is reasonably uniform, flat, and free of uneven features that
would inhibit uniform compaction.
2.3 Overexcavation: In addition to removals and overexcavations recommended in the
approved geotechnical report(s) and the grading plan, soft,_ loose, dry, saturated, spongy~
organic-rich, highly--fractured or otherwise unsuitable ground shall be overexcavated to
competent ground as evaluated by the Geotechnical Consultant during grading.
2.4 Benching: Where fills-are to be placed on ground with slopes steeper than 5: 1 (horizontal
to vertical units), the ground shall be stepped or benched. Please see the Standard Details
for a graphic illustration. The lowest bench or key Shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide and
at least 2 feet deep, _into competent material as evaluated by the Geotechnical Consultant.
Other benches shall be excavated.a minimum height of 4 feet into competent material or as
otherwise recommended by the Geotechrtical Consultant. Fill placed on ground sloping
flatter than 5: l shall also be benched or otherwise overexcavated to provide a flat subgrade
for the fill.
2.5 Evaluation/ Acceptance of Fill Areas: All areas to receive fill, including removal and
processed areas, key bottoms, and benches, shall be observed, mapped, elevations
recorded, and/or tested prior to being accepted by the Geotechnical Consultant as suitable
to receive fill. The Contractor shall obtain a written acceptance from the Geotechnical
.-.-Consultantpriorto fill placement. A licensed surveyor shall provide the survey control for
determining elevations of processed areas,keys, and benches.
3.0 Fill Material
3030.1094
3 .1 General: -Material to be used -a~ fill shall be essentially free of organic matter and-other
deleterious substances-evaluated and-accepted by the Geotechnical Consultant prior to
placement. Soils of poor -quality, such as those. with,.unacceptable gradation, high
expansion potential, or low strength shall be placed in areas acceptable to the Geotechnical
Consultant or mixed with other soils to achieve satisfactory fill material.
3 .2 Oversize: Oversize material defined as rock, or other irreducible material with a maximum
· dimension greater than 8 inches, shall not be buried or placed in fill unless location,
· materials, and · placement methods· are specifically accepted by the Geotechnical
Consultant. Placement operations shall be such that nesting of oversized material does not
occur and such that oversize material is completely surrounded by compacted or densified
fill. Oversize material shall not be placed w1.thin 10 vertical feet of finish grade or within
2 feet of future utilities or underground construction .
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3..3 Import: If importing of fill material is required for grading, proposed import material shall
meet the requirements of Section 3 .1. The potential import source shall be given to the
Geotechnical Consultant at least 48 hours (2 working days) before importing begins so that
its suitabilitycan be determined and appropriate tests performed.
4.0 Fill Placement and Compaction
4.1 Fill Layers: Approved fill material shall be placed in areas prepared to receive fill (per
Section 3.0) in near-horizontal layers not exceeding 8 inches in loose thickness. The
Geotechnical Consultant may accept thicker layers if testing indicates the grading
procedures can adequately compact the thicker layers. Each layer shall be spread evenly ·
and mixed thoroughly to attain relative uniformity of material and moisture throughout.
. 4.2 Fill Moisture Conditioning: Fill soils shall be watered, dried back, blended, and/or mixed,
as necessary to attain a relatively uniform moisture content at or slightly over optimum.
·Maximum density and optimum soil moisture content tests shall be performed in
accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM Test M~thod
D1557-91).
.. 4.3 Compaction of Fill: After each layer has been moisture-conditioned, mixed, and evenly
spread, it shall be uniformly compacted to not less than 90 percent of maximum dry density
(ASTM Test Method D1557-91). Compaction equipment shall be adequately sized and be
either specifically designed for soil compaction or of proven reliability to efficiently
achieve the specified level of compaction with uniformity.
3030.1094
4.4 Compaction of Fill Slopes: In addition to normal compaction procedures specified above,
compaction of slopes shall be accompiished by backrolling of slopes with sheepsfoot
. rollers. at_ increments of 3 to 4 feet i!]. fill elevation, or by other methods producing
satisfactory results acceptable to the Geotechnical Consultant. Upon completion of
grading, relative compaction of the fill, out to the slope face, shall be at least 90 percent of
maximumdensityper ASTMTestMethod D1557-91.
4.5 Compaction Testing: Field tests for. moisture content and ·relative compaction of the fill
soils shall be performed by the Geotechnical Consultant. Location and frequency of tests
shall be at the Consultant's discretion based on-field conditions encountered. Compaction
test locations will not necessarily be selected ort a random basis. Test locations shall be
selected to verify adequacy of compaction levels in areas that are judged to be prone to
inadequate compaction ( such as close to slope faces and at the fill/bedrock benches) .
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4.6 Frequency of Compaction Testing: Tests shall be taken at inte~als not exceeding 2 feet in
vertical rise and/or 1,000 cubic yards of compacted fill soils embankment. In addition, as a
guideline, at least one test shall be taken on slope faces for each 5,000 square feet of slope
face and/ot each 10 feet of vertical height of slope. The Contractor shall assure that fill
. construction is such that the testing schedule can be accomplished by the Geotechnical
Con~ultant. The Contractor shall stop or slow down the earthwork construction if these
minimum standards are not met.
4. 7 Compaction Test Locations: The Geotechnical Consultant shall document the approximate
elevation and horizontal coordinates ofeach test location. The Contractor shall coordinate
with the project surveyor to assure that sufficient grade stakes are established so that the
Geotechnical Consultant can determine the test locations with sufficient accuracy. At a
minimum, two grade stakes within a horizontal distance of 100 feet and vertically less than
5 feet apart from potential test locations shall be provided.
Subdrain Installation
Subdrain systems shall be installed in· accordance with the approved· geotechnical report(s), the
grading plan, and the Standard Details. The Geotechnical Consultant may recommend additional
subdrains and/or changes in subdrain extent, location, grade, or material depending on conditions
encountered during gra,ding. All subdrains shall be surveyed by a land surveyor/civil engineer for
line and grade after installation and prior to burial. Sufficient time should be allowed by the
Contractor for these surveys.
Excavation
Excavations, as well as over-excavation for remedial purposes, shall be evaluated by the
Geotechnical Consultant during grading. Remedial removal depths shown on geotechnical plans
are estimates only. The actual extent of removal shall be determined. by the Geotechnical
Consultant based on the field evaluation of exposed conditions during grading. Where fill-over-cut
slopes are to be graded, the cut portion of the slope shall be made, evaluated, and accepted by the
Geotechnical Consultant prior to placement of materials for construction of the fill portion of the
slope, unless otherwise recommended by the Geotechnical Consultant.
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Trench Backfills
7.1 The Contractor shall follow all OHSA and Cal/OSHA requirements for safety of trench
e4-cavations.
7.2 All bedding and backfill of utility trenches shall be done in accordancewith the applicable
provisions of Standard Specifications of Public Works Construction. Bedding material
shall have a Sand Equivalent greater than 30 (SE>30). The bedding shall be placed to 1
foot over the top of the conduit and densified by jetting. Backfill shall be placed and
densified·to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum from 1 foot above the top of the
conduit to the surface.
7.3 The jetting of the bedding around the conduits shall be-observed by--the Geotechnical
Consultant.
7.4 The Geotechnical Consultantshall test the trench backfill for relative compaction. At least
one test should be made for every 3 00 feet of trench and 2 feet of fill.
-7.5 Lift thickness of trench backfill shall not exceed those allowed m the Standard
Specifications of Public Works Construction unless the Contractor can demonstrate to the
Geotechnical Consultant that the fill lift can be compacted to the minimum relative
compaction by his alternative equipmentl:!-nd method .
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FILL SLOPE
PROJECTED PLANE
1 TO 1 MAXIMUM FROM
TOE OF SLOPE TO
APPROVED GROUND
EXISTING
GROUND SURFACE
FILL-OVER-CUT SLOPE
CUT-OVER-FILL SLOPE
PROJECTED PLANE
1 TO 1 MAXIMUM .
FROM TOE OF SLOPE
TO APPROVED GROUND
15' MIN. .1
LOWEST
BENCH
(KEY)
KEYING AND BENCHING
REMOVE
UNSUITABLE
MATERIAL
REMOVE
UNSUITABLE
MATERIAL
CUT FACE SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED PRIOR
TO FILL PLACEMENT
REMOVE
UNSUITABLE
MATERIAL
FOR SUBDRAINS SEE
STANDARD DETAIL C
BENCHING SHALL BE DONE WHEN SLOPE'S
ANGLE IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 5: 1.
MINIMUM BENCH HEIGHT SHALL BE 4 FEET
AND MINIMUM FILL WIDTH SHALL BE 9 FEET.
GENERAL EARTHWORK AND
GRADING SPECIFICATIONS
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OVERSIZE ROCK IS LARGER THAN
8 INCHES IN LARGEST DIMENSION.
FINISH GRADE
EXCAVATE A TRENCH IN THE COMPACTED
FILL OEEP ENOUGH TO BURY ALL THE
ROCK. GRANULAR MATERIAL 10 BE
DEN SI Ff ED IN PLACE BY
FLOODING OR JETTING.
DETAIL
• BACKFILL WITH GRANULAR SOIL JETTED
OR FLOODED IN PLACE TO FILL ALL THE
VOIDS.
• DO NOT BURY ROCK WITHIN 10 FEET OF
FINISH GRADE .
. • WINDROW OF BURIED ROCK SHALL BE
PARALLEL TO THE FINISHED SLOPE.
--_;._ JETTED OR FLOODED
GRANULAR MATERIAL
TYPICAL PROFILE ALONG WINDROW
OVERSIZE
ROCK DISPOSAL
GENERAL EARTHWORK AND
GRADING SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD DETAILS B
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CALTRANS CLASS 2 PERMEABLE
OR #2 ROCK (9FT"3/FT) WRAPPED
IN FILTER_ FABRIC-
-SUSDRAIN
TRENCH
SEE DETAIL BELOW
FILTER FABRIC
REMOVE
UNSUITABLE
MATERIAL
(MIRAFI 140N OR APPROVED
EQUIVALENT)•
COLLECTOR PIPE SHALL
BE -MINIMUM 6" DIAMETER
SCHEDULE 40 PVC PERFORATED
PIPE. SEE STANDARD DETAIL D
FOR PIPE SPECIFICATIONS
SUBPBAIN PEIAlL
DESIGN FINISH
GRADE -----------------____ -__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_:_-_-_ 10' MIN.
-----------------BACKFILL
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GENERAL EARTHWORK AND
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OUTLET PIPES
4" 0 NONPERFORA TED PIPE,
100' MAX. O.C. HORIZONTALLY,
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SUBDRAIN INSTALLATION -subdrain collector pipe shall be installed with perforation down or,
unless otherwise designated by the· geatechni_col consultant. Outlet pipes shall be nan-perforated
pipe. The subdr:oin pipe shall hove at least 8 perforations uniformly spaced per foot. Perforation
shall be 1/4" ta 1/2" if drill hales ore used. All subdroin pipes shall hove a gradient of at
least 2% towards the outlet.
SUBDRAIN PIPE -Subdrain pipe shall be ASTM D2751, SDR 2.3.5 or ASTM D1527, Schedule 40, or
ASTM D.3034, SDR 23.5, Schedule 40 Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic (PVC) pipe.
All outlet pipe shall be placed in a trench no wide than twice the subdrain· pipe. Pipe shall be in
soil of SE >/=:=.30 jetted or flooded in place except far the outside 5 feet which shall be native
soil backfill.
BUTTRESS OR
REPLACEMENT FILL
SUBDRAINS
GENERAL EARTHWORK AND
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COMPOSITE DRAINAGE PRODUCTS SUCH AS MIRADRAIN OR
J,-DRAIN MAY BE USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GRAVEL OR
CLASS 2 PERMEABLE MATERIAL. INSTALLATION SHOULD BE
PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS. .
RETAINING WALL -
DRAINAGE DETAIL
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GRADING SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD DETAILS E
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CANTARINI MULTI-FAMILY SITE AND
HOLLY SPRINGS STREETS,
TENTATIVE MAP FOR CANl'ARINI PROPERTY
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Prepared For
BENTLEY-MONARCH, LLC
4729 East Sunrise
PMB 433 ·
Tuscon, Arizona 85718
Project No. 980160-003
May 3, 2004
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Project No. 980160-003
To: Bentley-Monarqh, LLC
4 729 East Sunrise
PMB433
Attention:
Subject:
References:
Tuscon, Arizona 85718
Mr. David Bentley
Updated Geotechnical Maps, Cantarini Multi-Family Site and Holly Spring
Streets, Tentative Map for Cantarini Property, Carlsbad, California
GeoSoils, Inc., 2000a, Geotechnical Evaluation, ·Holly Springs Project, Carlsbad,
San Diego County, California, W.O. 2929-A-SC, dated October 11, 2000
GeoSoils, Inc., 2000b, Addendum to Limited Geotechnical Evaluation, Holly
Springs Project, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, W.O. 2929-A-SC, dated
October 16, 2000
Leighton and Associates, Inc., 2001a, Update Geotechnical Evaluation, Cantatj.ni
Property, Carlsbad, California, Project No. 4980160 .. 003, dated July 9, 2001
Leighton and Associates, Inc., 2001b, Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed
C<;>llege Boulevard and Cannon Road, Carlsbad, California, Project No. 4990101-
002, dated March 20, 2001
O'Day Consultants, 2004, Tentative Map for Cantarini Property, Carlsbad,
California, Sheets 1 to 27, revision dated February 2004
To facilitate review of the proposed grading associated with the development of the Cantarini
Property, we have prepared updated Geotechnical Maps for the Multi,.Family site and the off-site
Holly Springs streets. To prepare these maps, we have utilized geologic information contained
in previous soils report (GeoSoils, 2000a and Leighton, 2001a) and the Tentative Map for the
Cantarini Property (O'Day, 2004). The base map sheets from the Tentative Map Plans include
Sheet 9 (Multi-Family site) and Sheets 19 to 21 (Holly Springs streets). The updated
Geotechnical Maps (Plate 1 _through 4) are included 41. the pock~ts behind this cover letter. The
3934 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite B205 11 San Diego, ~A 92123-4425
858.292.8030 • Fax 858.292.0771111www.le1ghtongeo.com
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geotechnical investigation for the Holly Springs site (GeoSoils, 2000a) is included as Attachment
A ~d an addendum to that report (GeoSoils, 2000b) is included as Attachment B.
If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact this office. We appreciate this
opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully submitted,
LEIGHTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Randall K. Wagne~
Director of Geology
Attachments: Plates 1 through 4: Geotechnical Maps (in pocket)
Attachment A: Limited Geotechnical Evaluation of Holly Springs Project
dated October 11, ~000 (GeoSoils, 2000a)
Attachment B: Addendum to Limited Geotechnical Evaluation of Holly
Springs Project dated October 16, 2000 (GeoSoils, 2000b)
Distribution: (1) Addressee
(1) Ladwig Design Group
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5741 Palmer Way • Carlsbad, California 92008 • (760) 438-3155 • FAX (760) 931-0915
October 11 , 2000
W.0. 2929-A-SC
Mr. David Bentley
7 44~ Magellan Street
Carlsbad, California 92009
Subject: Limited Geotechnical Evaluation, Holly Springs Project, Carlsbad, San Diego
County, California ·
Reference: "Holly Springs, 56-R-1 Lots, 1 Multifamlly Lot, 3 Open Space Lots," sheets 1
and 2, Job L-1061, un~ated, by Ladwig Design Group. ·
Dear Mr. Bentley:
In accordance with the request of Mr. Bob Ladwig (Ladwig Design Group),· and your
authorization, GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) has performed a limited geotechnical evaluation·of the
subject site with regard to the proposed development. The purpose of our investigation
-was to evaluate geotechnical conditions of the site ·and . present preliminary
recommendations for grading and foundation design and construction for the proposed
development The client should note that additional geotechnical studies will likely be
warranted as detailed grading plans are available.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Based on our review of the available data (Appendix A), field exploration, laboratory
testing, c1nd limited geologic and engineering analysis, the proposed development appears
to be feasible from a geotechnical viewpoint, provided the recommendations presented
in the text of this report are properly incorporated into the design and construction of the
project. The most significant elements of this study are summarized below: ·
• Pre!iminary laboratory test results indicate that site materials have a negligible
potential for corrosion to concrete (i.e., sulfate content) and a severely high
potential for corrosion to exposed ferrous materials (i.e., saturated resistiv_ity).
• Our preliminary laboratory test results and field observations indicate that soils with
a very low to possibly high expansion potential underlie the site. Foundation design
and construction recommendations are. provided.herein, based on these conditions._ .
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• All alluvial and topsoil/colluvial soils, and the upper ± 1 to ±3 _feet of weathered
bedrock are generally soft and potentially compressible and/or do not meet the
current industry minimum standard of 90 percent (or greater) r~lative compaction
and will require removal and recompaction. Based upon our limited subsurface
evaluation, combined removaf depths are estimated to range between ± 1 to ± 7
feet below existing grade in areas proposed for settlement sensitive improvements.
• Overall, the majority of the property is underlain by volcanic/metavolcanic bedrock
of the Santiago Peak Volcanics intruded by a suit of granitic rock belonging to the
southern Californi~ batholith. In the southwel?terly portion of the property, however,
a sedimentary unit consisting of the Santiago Formation was encountered. Based ·
upon the anticipated, west-sloping ·contact between the younger sedimentary
for_mation with the underlying granitic/volcanic bedrock, westerly-facing slopes may
require stabilization in the vicinity of the multi-family area (i.e., Lot 1). Further
evaluation is recommended or:ice 40-scale grading plans become available.
• lh addition to backhoe test pits, a limited seismic refraction survey was performed
to assess the rippability of bedrock materials. Results of the seismic refraction
survey suggested dense to very dense, non-:-rippable bedrock materials exist at a
depth, locally, of ± 15 to +30 feet. The rippability of the bedrock within the
proposed grading limits is expected to be highly variable. For budgetary purposes,
however, surface rock, hard layers and floaters (isolated hard zones and/or
boulders) will likely be encountered that will be difficult to excavate with
conventional grading equipment, and may require blasting from the surface.
• The bulk of the materials derived from the weathered portion of the dense, hard
bedrock are anticipated to disintegrate to approximately 12-to 24-inch diameters
and smaller. Fills Should be well,.graded mixtures of fines with rock no larger than
12 inches in diameter. Rocks larger than 12 inches will require special handling for
use in fills. For preliminary planning purposes, it can be assumed at least 50% of
materials excavated from granitic and/or volcanic areas will generate oversized rock
(i.e.; 12 inches or greater) requiring special handling. However, such an estimate
should be used with caution, and not without consulting. a grading contractor
experienced With residential development in hard tock terranes. Further evaluation
is recommended once 40-scale grading plans become available.
• ·Subsurface water is not anticipated to affect site develqpment, providing that the
recomrnendations contained in this report are incorporated into final design and
construction and that prudent · surface and subsurface drainage practices are
incorporated into the construction plans. Perched groundwater conditions along
zones of contrasting. permeabilities should not be precludedJrom occurring in the
future due to site irrigation, poor drainage conditions, or damaged utilities. Should
perched groundwater conditions develop, this office could assess the affected
area(s) and provide the appropriate recommendations to mitigate the observed
groundwater conditions. Subdrains may be recommended during grading.
Mr. David Bentley
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considered during construction by the project structural engineer and/or architect.
The opportunity to be of service is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions
concerning this report or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact any of the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
GeoSoils, Inc.
Mr. David Bentley
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
.: · SCOPE OF SERVICES ........... : ....................................... 1
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SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ......... · ................ 1
FIELD EXPLORATION ............................. ; ...................... 3
REGIONAL GEOLOGY ......................... : .. -........................ 3
EARTH MATERIALS .......................•.... : .......................... 4
Topsoil/Colluvium {Not Mapped) ..... : ...................... · .......... 4
Santiago Formation (Map Symbol -Tsa) ................................ 4
Granitics/Santiago Peak Voicanics {Map Syrr:ibols -Kgr/Jsp) ............... 4
GROUNDWATER .............................. , ......................... 5
FAULTING AND REGIONAL SEISMICITY ..... ; ........ · ....................... 5
Seismicity ........................... :·. _ ..................... ~ ..... 7
Seismic Shaking Parameters · ......................................... 8
PRELIMINARY ROCK HARDNESS EVALUATION , ............................. 9
Rock Disposal .•.•........... : ....... .-. . . . .. . . . . . . ..... · . .-. . . . . . . . . . . 9
u\BORA TORY TESTING ...... : .......................................... 10
General ........... · ....•.................... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 o
Laboratqry Standarq-Maximum Dry Density ................. _ . . . . . . . . . . . 1 o
Expansion Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . • . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 O
Atterberg Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 o
Soluble Sulfates/pH Resistivity· ........ · .............................. 11
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENOATIONS ................................. 11 .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... : . . . . . . . 11
Earth Materials .................... ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Topsoil/Colluvium {No Map Symbol) ............................ 12
Santiago Formation (Map Symbol -Tsa), Granitic Bedrock (Map Symbol -
Kgr), and Volcanic/Metavolcanic Bedrock (Map Symbol-Jsp) ... 12
Preliminary Rock Hardness . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Expansion Potential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Subsurface and Surface Water ...................................... 12
Regjonal Seismic Activity , ............. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Slope Considerations and Slope Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS ....................... 14
General ............... · ........................ : ................. 14
Demolition/Grubbing ............................................... 14
Treatment of Existing Ground ............ : .......... · ................ 15
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.Fill Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overexcavation ... · ................................................. 16
Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RECOMMENDATIONS -FOUNDATIONS ...... · .... :-......................... 16
· Bearing Value ............................... · ..................... 17
.Lateral Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... ·. . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Footing Setbacks ........ ~ ............ ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Very Low to Low Expansion Potential (Expansion Index o to 50) ........... 18
Medium Expansion Potential (Expansion Index 51 to 9Q) ................. 19
High Expansion Potential (Expansion Index 91 to 130}/Preliminary Post-Tensioned
Slab Foundation Systems ..................................... 20
CORROSION ....... : ............................ : ..................... 22
CONVENTIONAL RETAINING WALL RECOMMENDATIONS .. _ .................. 22
Gen·eral . ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Restrained Walls ................•.................................. 23
Cantilevered Walls ........................•....................... 23
Wall Backfill and Or~inage .......................................... 24
Retaining Wall Footing Transitions ................................... 24
RECOMMENDATIONS-POST EARTHWORK ..... , ........................... 25
Planting and Landscape Maintenance ............................ : ... 25
Additional Site Improvements ......... : ......... ~ ................... 25
· Footing Trench Excavation ........... _ .............................. 25
Drainage .•.... _. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TRENCH BACKFILL ..................................................... 26
PLAN REVIEW . : : ...................................................... 26
INVESTIGATION LIMITATIONS ............................................ 27
FIGURES:
Figure 1 -Site Location Map .......................................... 2
Figur~ 2 -California Fault Map ........................................ 6
ATTACHMENTS: .
Appendix A-References ................................... Rear of Text
Appendix B -Test Pit Logs . , . ~ .............................. Rear of Text
Appendix C -Seismic Data .......... , ...................... Rear of Text
Appendix D -General Earthwork and Grading Guidelines ......... Rear of Text
• Plates 1 and 2 -Geotechnical Maps .................. Rear of Text in Pocket
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LIMITED GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION
HOLLY SPRINGS PROJECT
CARLSBAD, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of our services has included the following:
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1. Review of readily . available published literature and maps of the vicinity
(Appendix A).
2. Limited subsurface exploration consisting of eleven exploratory test pits to evaluate
the existing soil conditions.
3. Limited seismic refraction survey consisting of four seismic lines to evaluate rock
hardness ..
4. Limited laboratory testing of tepresentative soil samples collected during our
subst:Jrface exploration program.
5. General areal site seismicity and slope stability evaluation .
6. Preparation .of a preliminary geotechnica] report for the subject site that includes
seismic evaluation, and recommendations for e,nticipated remedial site grading to
mitigate identified geologic hazards. Since detailed development plans (i.e.,
building locations, building types, etc.) for the site_ are not available at this time,
specific foundation design and construction details should be provided as plans
become available.
SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The generally undeveloped property is located in northeastern Carlsbad, north of El
Camino Real and the Rancho Carlsbad/Sintorosa Golf Course, and directly w~st of the
southwe~terly portion of Leisure Village/Oc~an Hills in Sail Diego, County, California (see
Site Location Map, Figure 1). Access to the subject property is via the northern, recently
improved extension of Calaveras Drive (north Of Cannon Road and El Camino Real
intersection). Overall, the property is covered with what appears to be native vegetation;
however, portions of the south-central property (and farmland to the south) are currently
. developed for agricultural purposes. A few structures are readily visible in a main
compound area, situated within Open Space Lot 58; however, a number of cultivated
banana trees currently exist west of the compound, within areas proposed for grading and
development.
The site is bounded on the north and south by agricultural development mixed with
predominantly undeveloped open space areas consisting: of ridges and westerly-flowing
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intermittent natural drainages. The eastern edge of the property is bounded by Leisure
Village~ A vehicle storage area and agricultural plots associated with a trailer park exist
to the west. The south central portion of the property is currently developed for agricultural
p_urposes, with farm $Upport structures and an irrigation system,
Overall, the site slope$ in a westerly direction toward Calaveras Creek; however, the
southern edge of the property slopes in a south to southwest direction. Based upon a 1 DO-
scale topographic map/conceptual developmental plan of Holly Springs {by Ladwig Design
Group, Inc.), elevations onsite range from ±420 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) in the eastern
area to roughly ± 70 feet MSL in the western area~ At the time of our fie.Id reconnaissance
the site in covered predominantly with native grasses and brush. Surface rock outcrops
are locally common within the higher elevations of the property.
The aforementioned plans for the subject property (by Ladwig Design Group, Inc.)
indicates that 1 multi-family lot (Lot 1), 56 single-family lots (Lots 2-57),with 3 open space
lots (Lot~ "58, 59, and 60) and interior roadl? are planned for the property. Although
construction · plans are · not available, it is likely that residential structures will use
continuous. footings and slab-on-grade floors with wood-frame and/or masonry block
constructkm. Building loads are assumed to be typical for this type of relatively light
structure. The need for import soil (i.e., fill materials) is not known at this time.
FIELD EXPLORATION
Subsurface conditions were explored for this study by excavating eleven (11) exploratory
backhoe test pits to depths ranging from about ±2 to ± 1 O feet below existing grade. Field ·
work for the t~st pits· was performed on September 19, 2000 by a GSI geologist, who
logged the trenches, obtained samples of representative materials for laboratory testing
and reviewed the site conditions. Logs of the test pits are presented in Appendix 8. The
approximate locations-of exploratory test pits are indicated on the Preliminary Geotechnical
. Maps (Plates 1 and?), which utilize a.100-scale developmental map as a base map.·
In addition, four (4) seismic refraction lines were conducted on the property to assess the
rippability of the bedrock materials. The seismic lines were completed on September 19,
2000 by a GSI staff geologist and field technician. Graphic sections of the four lines, along
with interpretations, are provided in Appendix C. The approximate locations are indicated
onthe 100-scale Geotechnical Maps (Plates 1 and~).
REGIONAL GEOLOGY
The site is located in Peninsular Ranges geomorphic province of California. The
Peninsular Ranges are characterized by northwest-trending, steep, elongated ranges and
valleys. The Peninsular Ranges extend north to the base of the San Gabriel Mountains and
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south into Mexico to Baja California. The provinoe is bounded by the east-west trending
Transverse Ranges geomorphic province to the north and northeast, by the Colorado
Desert geomorphic province to the southeast, and by. the Continental Borderlands
geomorphic province to the west. In the Peninsular Ranges, sedimentary and volcanic
units discontinu~>Usly mantle the crystalline bedrock, alluvial deposits_ have filled in the
lowervalley areas, and young marine sediments a~e currently belng deposited/eroded in
the coa~tal,and beach areas.
EARTH MATERIALS
Earth materials encountered on the site consist of topsoil/colluvium, sediments of the
Eocene-age Santiago Formation, granitic bedrock of the southern California Batholith, and
volcanic/metavolcanic bedrock of the Jurassic-age ·santiago Peak Volcanics. Mappable
units are shown on the Geotechnica:I Maps, Plates 1 and 2. The earth units encountered
-are desqribed below, from youngest to oldest. ·
Topsoil/CoJluvium (Not Mapped)
Quaternary-age topsoil/colluvium (i.e., surficial deposits) was observed overlying the site.
Topsoil/colluvium, as encountered·onsite, consists of dry, red brown to gray, loose, silty
sand with occasionally common gravel, that is compressible. These sediments were
encountered typically to a depth of ± 1 to ±3 foot; however, colluvium was encountered
to a depth of 5 to 7 feet overlying the Santiago formation in Lot 1. These materials are
considered unsuitable for support of settlement sensitive -improvements in their existing
condition. ·
Santiago Formation (Map Symbol _-Tsa)
Underlying the surficial deposits in the extreme westerly portion of the property is a
formational unit, consisting of sediments-belonging to the Eocene-age Santiago Formation.
These sediments, as encountered onsite, consist of moist, medium dense, yellow-brown
sandstones with interbedded siltstone and claystone beds: These materials are considered
suitable for support of settlement sensitive improvements, provided the upper weathered
portion of the unit ·is removed ~nd/or reprocessed.
Granitics/Santiago .Peak Volcanics (Map Symbols -Kgr/Jsp)
Underlying the property as a whole, as well as exposed locally at the surface in the form
of outcrops, are intrusions of granitic bedrock of the Cretaceous-age southern California
Batholith (Kgr) into volcanic/metavolcanic bedrock of the Jurassic~age Santiago Peak
Volcanics. Where encountered onsite, there materials consisted of brown to gray to red
brown, dense to very dense and hard bedrock that typically excavateo to silty sands and
silty sandy gravels. Although this material was found to be decomposed and massive,
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practical refusal was achieved ·at depths between 3½ and 7 feet. Difficult excavation
operations should be anticipated below a depth of +5 feet with conventional grading
equipme.nt, or from the surface where rock outcrops exist. The· need for blasting to achieve
design grade(s) may not be precluded, and should be anticipated. This bedrock is
considered suitable for support of settlement sensitive improvements, provided the upper
weathered portion of this unit is removed and/or reprocessed.
GROUNDWATER
Sub$urface water was not encountered in any of the excavations completed during this
study. Subsurface water is hot anticipated to adversely affect site development, provided
that tbe recommendations contained in this report are incorporated into final design and
construction, and that prudent surface and subsurf~ce drainage practices are incorporated
into the construction plaris. _ These observations reflect site conditions at the time of our
investigation and do not preclude future cbanges in .local groundwater conditions from
excessive irrigation, precipitation, or that were not obvious, at the time of our investigation.
Seeps, springs, or other indications of a high groundwater level were not noted on the
subject property .during the time of our field investigation. However, seepage may occur
locally (due to heavy precipitation or irrigation) in areas where fill soils overlie silty or clayey
soils .. Such soils may be encountered in the earth units that exist onsite .
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Perched groundwater conditions along fill/bedrock contacts and along zones of
contrasting permeabilities should not be precluded from occurring in the future due to site
irrigation, .. poor drainage conditions, or damaged utilities. Should perched groundwater
conditions _develop, this office _could assess the affected area(s) and provide the
appropriate recommendations to mitigate the observed groundwater conditions.
Subdrains may be recommended during grading based on the conditions exposed.
-FAULTING AND REGIONAL SEISMICITV
The site is situated in an area of active as well as potentially-active faults. Our review
indicates that there are no known active faults crossing the site within the areas proposed
for development (Jennings, 1994), and the site is not within an Earthquake Fault Zone
(Hart and Bryant, 1997). · No evidence of faulting was encountered in our subsurface
investigation.
There are a number of faults in the southern California qrea which are considered active
and would have an effect-on the site in the form of ground shaking, should they be the
sourc.e of an earthquake. These include, but are not limited to: the San Andreas fault, the
San Jacinto fault, the Elsinore fault, the Coronado ·sank fault zone and the Rose Canyon -
Newport-Inglewood (RCNI) fault zone. The approximate location of these and other major
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Longitude -117 .2810 W
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faults relative to the site are presented in Figure 2. The possibility of ground acceleration,
or shaking, .at the site may be considered as approximately similar to the southern
. California region as a whole. ·
The acceleration-attenuation relations of Idriss (1994), and Campbell and Bozorgnia
(1994) have ·been incorporated into EQFAULT (Blake, 1997). EQFAULT is a computer
program used for the deterministic evaluation of horizontal accelerations from digitized
California faults.
The following table lists the major faults and fault zones in southern California that could
have a significant effect on the site should they experience significant activity.
ABBREVIATED FAULT NAME 1· APPROXIMATE DISTANCE. MILES (KM) I
Coronado Bank-A ua Blanca _ 23 37.0
Elsinore 22 35.4)
La Nacion 23 37.0
H 17.7)
Rose Can on 711.3
33 53.1
Seismicity
The acceleration-attenuation relations of Idriss {1994) and Campbell and Bozorgnia (1994)
have been incorporated into EQFAU~T (Blake, 1997). For this study, peak horizontal
ground accelerations anticipated at the site were determined based oh the random mean
attenuation curves developed by Idriss (1994) and Campbell and Bozorgnia (1994). These
acceleration-attenuation relations have been incorporated in EQFAULT, a comp·uter
program by Thomas F. Blake (1997), which performs deterministic seismic h~ard analyses
using up to 150 digitized California faults as earthquake sourc~s.
The program estimates the closest distance between each fault and a user-specified file.
If.a fault is found to be within a user-selected radius, the program estimates peak horizontal
ground acceleration that may occur at the site from the "upper bound" (maximum credible)
and "maximum probable" earthquakes on that fault. Site acceleration (g) is computed by
any of the 14 user-selected acceleratiqn-attenuation relations that are containeq in
EQFAULT. Based on the above, peak horizontal ground accelerations from an upper
bound event may be on tbe order of 0.451 g to 0.493 g, and a maximum probable event
may be on the order of 0.246 g to 0.262 g, assuming an upper bound (maximum credible)
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and.maximum probable event of magnitude about 6:9, on the Rose Canyon fault zone,
located approximately 7 miles-west from the subject site.
Seismic Shaking Parameters
Based on the site conditions, Chapter 16 of the Uniform Building Code (International
Conference of Building Officials, 1-997) and Petersor:i ·and others (1996), the following
seismic parameters are provided.
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Seismic zone (per Figure 16-2*) 4
Seismic Zone Factor (per Table 16-1*) 0.40
Soil Profile Type (per Table 1 S-:J*) Sa**, S/**, S0 ****
Seismic Coefficient c. (per Table 16-Q*) ..
0.40N.
Seismic Coefficient Cy (per"Table 16-R*) 0.56 Ny
Near Source Factor N. (per Table 16-S*) 1.0
. Near Source Factor Ny (per Table 16-T*) 1.2
Seismic Sourc~ Type (per Table 16-U*) B
Distance to Seismic Source 7 mi. (11.2 km)
Upper Bound Earthquake Mw6.9
* Figure and table references from Chapter 16 of the Uniform Building Code (1997).
** Sa may be used for lots underlai'n by bedrock (Granitics/Santiago Peak. Volcanics)
*** Sc may be µsed for lots by bedrock (Granitics/Santiago Peak Volcanics), where fills are more than
1 O feet below the bottom of the footings.
**** S0 may be used for lots underlain by formational sediments (Santiago Formation), or for lots where
fills have been placed on formational sediments.
It should be noted that the parameters above are provided for the ·average soil properties
for the top 100 feet of the soil profile. The S8 parameters are reasonably and
conservatively justified for competent rock with moderate fracturing and weathering based
·on an estimated shear wave veiocity (a "S" wave) of greater than 2,500 feet per second
(fps) in the top 100 feet of the soil profile, as contrasted to_ the velocities used in our
seismic refraction-studies (a "P" wave). The estimate S wave velocities are about 0.58 of
P wave velocities measured in our seismic refractions studies (Das, 1992; Hunt, 1986; and
· Griffiths and King, 1976). Accordingly, in accordance with the 1997 USC, it is reasonably
estimated that the shear wave velocity for the average soil profile of the top 100 feet of the
soil pro~le exceeds 2,500 fps in granitic/Volcanic bedrock .
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PRELIMINARY ROCK HARDNESS EVALUATION
A limited subsurface investigation, consisting of 4 seismic refraction survey lines was
performed to assess the rippability of the bedrock materials. The results of the limited
seismic refraction survey are provided in Appendix C. The locations of the seismic lin'es
are shown on the Preliminary Geotechnical Maps, Plates 1 and 2.
For the purposes of this discussion, approximate cut-off seismic velocities of 6000 feet per
second were used as a basis for non-rippable bedrbck. Approximate cut-off seismic
velocities of ~800 feet per second should be used as a basis for non-rippable trenchin_g.
Rfppability of bedrock within the proposed grading limits is expected to be highly variable.
Generally, excavations will likely require blasting below depths of ± 15 to ±30 feet.
Sedrock appears to be rippable with heavy grading equipment at shallower depths;
-however, in these "rippable" areas, surface rock outcrops, hard layers, and floaters
(isolated hard zones and/or boulders) will be encountered that will be difficult to excavate
with conventional grading equipment, and may require blasting. A more detailed rock
hardness ·evaluation is recommended as 401-scale grading plans become available.
Rock Disposal
The bulk of the materials derived from the weathered ·portion of the bedrock (up to and
including the 3000-4500+ fps cut-off) are anticipated to disintegrate to approximately 12-
to 24-inch diameters and smaller. Fills should be Well-graded mixtures of fines with rocK
no larger than 1-2 inches in diameter. Rocks larger than 12 inches will require special
handling for use in fills. Typically, oversized rocks are placecl in -rock blankets, rock
windrows; and/or pits for _individual rocks. The major constraints to rock disposal on the
-subject site are Jhe limited areas suitable for rock. disposal and the availability of fines
required for filling rock fill voids. Oversized rock should be held below the range of
foundations, utilities, or other underground excavations to facilitate trenching, and held at
least 15± _feet away from slope faces; so as not to adversely affect slope stability.
For preliminary planning ·purposes, it can be assumed at least 50% of materials excavated
will generate oversized rock (i.e., 12 inches or greater) requiring special handling.
Hqwever, such an estimate should be used with caution, and not without consulting a
grading contractor experienced with residential development in hard rock terranes .
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LABORATORY TESTING
General
Laboratory tests were performed on representative samples of the onsite earth materials
in order to evaluate their physicat· characteristics. Test procedures used and results
obtained are presented below.
Classification
Soils were classified visually according to the Unified Soils Classification System. The soil
classifications are shown on the test pit logs in Appendix B.
Laboratory Standard-Maximum Dry Density
To determine the compaction characteristics of tepresentative samples of onsite soil,
laboratory testing was performed in accordance with ASTM test method D-1557. Test
results are presented in the following table:
I·,,.,,_;· __ _.: LOCATION .. ~, .. :.~.,-·.-f .. ·:: MAXIMUM tjENSITY (pcff '·: I OP"I:IMUM MOISTURE CONTENT(%) I
. I TP-:2@ 0-1' I 129.0 I 10.0 I
Expansion Potential
Expansion index tests were performed on a r~presentative sample of site soil in general
accordance with Standard 18-2 of the Uniform Building Code. Results are presented in the
following table.·
I ·;('.:; · t.:oc.Ar1or·,t--~·::.<:.-1. -, .. :::--,<~01L TYPE: /;fi~~::, ··I-. ~xPANs19N _ 1N0Ex · I 1:xPANs10N PorENTIAL. I
I TP-2 @ 0-1' I Brown, silty SAND I <S . I Very Low I
Atterberg Umits
To help determine the consistency and plasticity of fine grained soils on the site, a selective
sample was chosen and tested for their Atterberg Limits. Testing was completed pursuant
to post-tensioned foundation design requirements presented in the 19Q7 Uniform Building
Code (UBC). The testing was performed in acc0rdance with ASTM Test Method D-4318.
The results are presented in the following table:
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I SAMPLE LOCATION LIQUID LIMIT . I PLASTICITY INDEX
I · TP-2@ 0-1' Nori Plastic I Non Plastic
.Soluble Sulfates/pH Resistivity
A sample of the thicker colluvial materials were analyzed for soluble sulfate content _and
corrosion to ferrous metals. The results are as follows:
LOCATION ! SOLUBLE SULFATES (mg/kg)° I pH I RESISTIVITY-SATURATED (ohms-cm) I
TP-10@ 5-7' I 50 I 7.0 I 780 I
_CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General
Based on our field exploration, laboratory testing and geotechnical engineering analysis,
it is our opinion that the . site appears suitable for the proposed development from a
geotechnical engineering and geologic viewpoint, provided that the recommendations
presented in the following sections are incorporated into the design and construction
phases of site development. · The p·rimary geotechnical concerns' with respect to the
proposed development are:
• Earth materials characteristics and depth to competent bearing material.
• Expansion and corrosion potential of site soils.
• Potential for drill and shoot/blasting.
• Regional seismic activity.
• Subsurface water and potential for perched water.
lhe re·commendations presented herein consider these as well as other aspects of the site.
In the .event that any significant changes are made to ptoposed site development, the
conclusions and recommendations contained in this report shall not be considered valid
unless the changes are reviewed and the recommendations of this report verified or
modifiec;:I in writing by this office. Additional subsurface studies, including rock hardness
evaluation, are recommended as more· detailed plans are available. Foundation design
parameters are considered preliminary until the foundation design, layout, and structural
loads are provided to this office for review .
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Earth Materials
Tops()il/Colluvium (N.o Map Symbol)
Topsoil/colluvial materials are generally moist and loose and/or do not meet the current
industry minimum standard of 90 percent {Or greater) relative compaction,
Recommendations for the treatment of topsoil/colluvium are presented in the earthwork
section of this report. ·
. Santiago Formation: (Map Symbol -Tsa), Granitic Bedrock (Map Symbol -Kgr), and
Volcanic/Metavolcanic Bedrock (Map Symbol-Jsp)
Formational and bedrock materials will be encountered during site earthwork. These
materials are considered competent to support settlement-sensitive structures ·in their
existing state, provided the upper highly weathered portions are reprocessed and moisture
conditioned. The Santiago Formation should be .excavated with conventional heavy
grading equipment. Difficulty should be anticipated below. a depth of ±5 feet where
granitic and/or volcanic/metavolcanic bedrock is encountered. The need for blasting may
not be precluded, and should be locally anticipated.
Preliminary Rock Hardness
The results of the seismic refraction survey suggested dense to very dense, non-rippable
bedrock materials exist at a depth, locally, of ±t5 to ±30 feet. The rippability of the
bedrock within the proposed grading limits is expected to be highly variable: For
budgetary purposes, however, surface rock outcrops, .hard layers, and floaters (isolated
hard zones arid/or boulders) will likely be encountered that will be difficult to excavate with
conventional grading equipment, and may require blasting.
Expansion Potential
Based upon our exp~rience in the area, as well as upon review of laboratory test results
indicate that s.oils with a very low to possibly high expansion potential underlie the site.
Field observations· of the siltstone and claystone interbeds of the Santiago formation
suggest that they may have a medium to high expansion potential. This should be
considered during project design. Foundation design arid construction recommendations
are providec;:J herein for very low to high expansion potential classifications.
Subsurface and Surface Water
Subsurface and surface waters, as discussed previously, are not anticipated to affect site
development, provided that the recommendations contained. in this report are incorporated
into final design and construction, and that prudent surface and subsurface drainage
practices are incorporated into the construction piari$ .
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Perched groundwater conditions along fill/formational contacts and along zones of
contrasting permeabilities should not be pre~luded from occurring in the future due to site
irrigation,. poor drainage conditions, or· damaged .utilities. Should perched groundwater
qonditions develop, this office could assess the affected area(s) and provide the
appropriate recommendations to mitigate t~e observed groundwater conditions.
Subdrains may be recommended during grading.
The groundwater conditions observed and opinions generated were those at the time of
our investigation. Conditions may change with the introduction of irrigation, rainfall, or
other factors that were not obvious at the time .of our investigation.
ReQional Seismic Activity
The seismic acceleration values provided herein should be considered during the design
of the proposed development.
Slope Considerations and Slope Design
Alf . slopes should be designed and · constructed in accordance with the minimum
requirements of the City of Carlsbad, the recommendations in Appendix D, and the
following: .
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Fill slopes should be designed and qonstructed at a 2~ 1 (~orizontal to vertical)
gradient or flatter, and should not exceed 20 feet ih height without additional slope
stability analysis. Fill slopes should be properly built and compacted to a minimum
relative .compaction of 90 percent throughout, including the· slope surfaces.
Guidelin~s for slope construction are presented in Appendix D.
Cut slopes should be designed at gradients of 2:1 (horizontal to vertical), and
should not exceed 1 0 feet in height without additional slope stability analysis .. While
stabilization of such slopes is not anticipated, locally adverse geologic conditions
(i.e., daylighted joints/fractures or severely weathered bedrock) may be
encountered which may require remedial grading or laying back of the slope to an
angle flatter than the adverse geologic condition.
Based upon the information collected as a part of this study, there are no graded
slopes that require buttressing; however, based on the impermeability (i.e., seepage
potential) and high expansion potential encountered locally in the clayey
topsoil/colluvial ~oils and siltstone/claystone bedrock, cut slopes associated with
Lot ~ (multi-fami_ly lot) may requite a stabilization fill with backdrains.
Local areas of highly weathered bedrock may also be present within the· property
as a whole. Should these materiais be exposed in cut slopes, the potential for long
term maintenance or possible slope failu·re exists. Evaluation of cut slopes during
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grading wouid be necessary in order to· identify any areas of severely weathered
rock or non-cohesive sands. Should any of these materials be exposed during
construction, the soils engineer/geologist, would assess the magnitude and extent
of the materials and their potential affect on long-term maintenance or possible . ) . slope failures. Recommendations would then be made at the time of the field
inspection: Further evaluation of slope stability should be conducted at the 40-scale
grading-plan stage.
Cut slopes should be mapped by the project engineering -geologist during grading
to allow amendments to the recommendations should exposed conditions warrant
alternation of the design or stabilization.·
EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS
General
1. Soils · engineering and compaction testing services should be provided during
·grading operations to assist the contractor in removing unsuitable soils and in his
effort to compact the fill.
2. Geologic observations should be performed during.grading to verify and/or further
evaluate geologic conditions. Although unlikely, if adverse geologic structures are
encountered, supplemental recommendations and earthwork may be warranted.
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3. In general and based upon the available data to· date, groundwater is nor expected
to be a major factor in development of the site. However, due to the nature of the
site materials, local seasonal seepage may be encountered throughout the site
along with s~asonal perched water within ariy drainage areas.
4. Current local and state/federal' safety ordinances for subsurface trenching should
be enforced.-
5. General Earthwork and Grading Guidelines are provided at the end of this report as
Appendix D. Specific recommendatiohs are-provided below.·
Demolition/Grubbing
1 . Any existing subsurface structures, major vegetation, and any miscellaneous debris
. should be removed from the areas of proposed grading .
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2 . The project soils engineer should be notified of any previous foundation, irrigation
lines, cesspools, or other subsurface structures-that are uncovered during the
recommended removals, so that appropriate remedial recommendations can be
provided.
· · Treatment of Existing Ground
1. Existing vegetation and/or deleterious trash and debris should be stripped and
hauled offsite in the areas of proposed development.
2. Removals/reprocessing in areas planned for settlement-sensitive improvements
(including pavement areas) shall consist of all topsoil/colluvium, existing fill
materials (if any), and alluvium. These materials should be removed, moisture
conditioned ·to at least optimum · moisture content, and rec6rripacted and/or
processed in place to a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent of the
laboratory standard (ASTM D-1557). These conditions should be tested by a
representative of our firm.
3. Topsoil/colluvium, existing fill (if any), arid alluvium may be reused as compacted
fill provided that major concentrations of vegetation and miscellaneous debris are
removed prior to or during fill placement.
Fill Placement
1. Fill materials should be brought to at least. optimum moisture, placed in thin 6-to
· .. 8-inch lifts and mechanically c9mpacted to obtain a minimum relative co_mpaction
of 90 percent of the laboratory. standard.
2. Fill materials should be cl1?ahsed of major vegetation and debris prior to placement.
3. Any oversized rock materials greater than 12 inches in diameter should not be
placed within the upper 3 feet of the proposed foundation, and the upper 12 inches
offinisf-1 grade materials on pads· should consist of 6 inch and minus earth materials.
4. Any import materials should be observed and determihed suitable by the soils
engineer prior to placement on the site. Foundation designs. may be altered if
· import materials have a greater expansion value than the onsite materials
encountered in this investigation.
5. Should significant amounts ·of rock be generated, recommendations for rock fills
can be provided .
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Overexcavation
Proposed grading of the building sites may create a cut/fill transition in the building pad
· · area where bedrock is juxtaposed against proposed fill. In such areas, the bedrock should
be overexcavated to a depth of 3 feet, or the minimu~ depth as defined within the
removals section· presented above, whichever is greater. Overexcavation should be
completed for a minimum lateral distance of 5 feet outsid~ the extreme foundation
elements, or a 1 :1 projection from the bottom of the footing, whichever is greater. If footing
embedments are greater than 24 inches, the overexcavation should be increased to a
minimum of 2 feet below the bottom of the footing. Based on the conditions disclosed
during. grading, overexcavation .and .laying back of subsurface slopes to an inclination of
3:1 (h:v) or flatter may be required. If the foundation envelopes (i.e., building footprints)
are not fi'nalized as of the date of grading, the entire lot should be overexcavated.
Consideration may be given to overexcavation of hatd-rock areas to facilitate utility
construction in street areas, and/or foundation excavation. This is not a geotechnical
requirement, but should also be considered. ·
Erosion Control
Onsite soils and/or formational materials have a moderate erosion potential. Use of hay
bales, silt fences, and/or sandbags should be considered, as appropriate. Temporary
grades should be constructed to cirain at 1 to 2 perc·ent to a suitable temporary or
permanent outlet. Evaluation of cuts during grading will be necessary in order to identify
any areas of loose or non-cohesive material$. · Should any significant zones be
encountered during earthwork construction remedial grading may be recommended;
however no remedial measures are anticipated at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS -FOUNDATIONS
In the event that the information concerning the proposed development plan (by Ladwig
Design Group) is not correct or any changes in the design, location, or loading conditions
of the proposed structures are made, the conclusions and recommendations contained
in this report are for the subject site only and shall not 'be considered valid -unless the
changes are reviewed and conclusions of this report are modified or approved in writing
by this office.
The information and recommendations presented in this section are considered minimums
and are not meant to supersede design(s) by the project structural engineer or civil
engineer-specializing in structural design. Upon. request, -GSI cou/d provide additional
consultation regarding soil parameters, as related to foundation design. They are
considered preliminary recommendations for proposed construction, in consideration of
our field investigation, and laboratory testing and engfneer:ing analysis .
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Our review, field work, and laboratory testing indicates that onsite soils have a very low
(expansion index Oto 20) to high expansion potential range (expansion index 91 to 130). -
Preliminaryrecommendationsforfoundation design and construction are presented below.
Final foundation recommendations should be provided at the conclusion of grading based
o·n laboratory !esting of fill materials exposed at finish grade;
Bearing Value
1. The foundation systems .should be designed and constructed in accordance with
guidelines presented in·the latest edition of the Uniform Suilding Code.
2. An allowable bearing value of1 ,500 pounds per square foot may be used for design
of continuous footings 12· inches wide and 18 inches deep· and for design of
isolated pad footings-24 inches square and 24 inches deep founded entirely into
compacted fill. or competent formational material and connected by grade beam or
tie beam in at least one direction. This value may be increased by 20 percent for
each additional 12 inches in depth to a maximum value of 2,500 pounds per square
foot. The above values may·be increased by one;.third When considering short
duration seismic or wind loads. No increase in bearing for footing width is
recommended.
Lateral Pressure
1. For lateral'.sliding resistance, a 0.35 coefficient of friction may be utilized for a
concrete to soil contact when multiplied by the dead load.
2. Passive earth pressure may be computed as an equivalent fluid having a density of
250 pounds per cubic foot with a maximum earth pressure of 2,500 pounds-per
square foot
3. When combining passive pressure and frictional resistance, the passive pressure
component should be reduced by one-third.
Footing Setbacks
All footings should maintain a minimum 7-foot horizontal setback from the base of the
footing to any descending slope. This distance is measured from the footing face at the
bearing elevation. Footings should maintain a minimum horizontal setback ·of H/3
(H =slope height) from the base of the footing to the descending slope face and no less
than 7 feet nor need to.be greater than 40 feet. Footings adjacent to unlined drainage
swales should be deepened to a minimum of 6 inches bslow the invert of the adjacent
unlined swale. Footings for structures adjacent to retaining walls should be deepened so
as to extend below a 1 :1 projection from the heel of the wall. Alternatively, walls may be·
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designed to accommodate structural loads from buildings or appurtenances as described
in the retaining wall section of this report.
Construction
The following foundation construction recommendations are presented as a minimum
criteria from a soils engineering standpoint. The onsite soils expansion potentials are
generally in the very low range (expansion index o to 20); however, bedrock rnaterials from
the Santiago formation may range up to the high (expansion index 91 to 130) range.
Recommendations for very low to high ex·pansive soils, therefore, are presented herein for
your convenience. ·
Recomm~ndations by the project's design-structural· engineer or architect, which may
exceed the soils engineer's-recommendations, should take precedence over the following
minimum requirements. Final foundation design will be provided based on the expansion
potential of the near surface soils enqoU_ntered during grading.
Very Low to Low Expansion Potential (Expansion Index o to 50)
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Exterior and interior footings should be founded at a minimum depth of 12 inches
for one-story floor loads, ana 18 inches below the lowest adjacent ground surface
for two-story floor loads·. All footings should be reinforced with two No. 4 reinforcing
bars, one placed near the top and one placed near the bottom of the footing .
Footing widths should be as indicated in the Uniform Building Code (International
Conference of Building Officials, 1997).
A grade beam, reinforced as above, and at least12 inches wide should be provided
across large (e.g. doorways} entrances. The base ·of the grade beam should be at
the same elevation as the bottom of adjoi!ling footings.
3. -Residential concrete slabs, where moisture condensation is undesirable, should be
underlain with a vapor barrier consisting of a minimum of 6 mil polyvinyl chloride or
equivalent membrane with all laps sealed. This membrane should be covered
above· and below with_ a minimum of 2 inches of sand (total of 4 inches) to aid in
uniform curing of the concrete and to protect the membrane from puncture.
4. Residential concrete slabs should be a minimum of 4 inches thick, and should be
reinforced with No. 3 reinforcing bar at 18 inches on center in both directions, or 6x6
-W1 .4 x W1 .4 welded wire mesh. If welded wire mesh is selected, No. 3 reinforcing
bar at 18 inches on center should be doweled between the exterior footing and 3
feet into the slab. All slab reinforcement should be supported to ensure placement
near the vertical midpoint of the concrete. 11Hooking11 the wire mesh is not
considered an acc.eptable method of positioning the reinforcement.
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5. Residential garage slabs should be reinforced as above and poured separately from
the structural footings and quartered with ·expansion joints or saw cuts. A positive
separation from the footings should be maintained with expansion joint material to
permit relative movement.
6. Presaturation is not required for these soil conditions. The moisture content of the
subgrade soils should be equal to or greater than optimum moisture content in the
slab areas. Prior to placing visqueen or reinforcement, soil moisture content should
be verified by this office within 72 hours of pouring slabs.
Medium Expansion Potential (Expansion Index 51 to 90)
1. Exterior and interior footings should be fouhded at a minimum depth of 18 inches
for one-story loads, and 24 inches below the lowest adjacent ground surface for
twb-stoty loads. All footings should be reinforced with two No. 4 reinforcing bars,
orie placed near the top and one placed near the bottom of the footing. Footing
widths should be as indicated in. the Uniform Building Code (International
. Conference of Building Officials, 1997).
2. A grade beam, reinforced as above, and at least 12 inches wide should be provided
across large (e.g. doorways) entrances. The base.of th~ grade beam should be at
the same elevation as the bottom ·of adjoining footings.
3. Concrete slabs, where moisture condensation is undesirable, should be underlain
with a vapor barrier consisting of a minimum of 6 mil polyvinyl chloride or equivalent
membrane with all laps sealed. This membrane should be covered above and
below with a minimum of 2 inches· of sand (total of 4 inches) to aid in uniform curing
of the concrete and to protect the membrane from puncture.
4. Concrete slabs should be a minimum of 4 inches thick, and should be minimally
reinforced with a No. 3 reinforcing bar at 18 inches on center. A No. 3 reinforcing
bar at 18 ihches on c·enter should be dowel.ad between the exterior footing and 3
feet into the slab. -All slab reinforcement should be supported to ensure placement
near the vertical midpoint of the concrete. 11Hooking11 the' wire mesh is not
considered an acceptable method c;>f positioning the reinforcement.
5. Garage slabs should be reinforced as above and poured separately from the
structural footings and quartered with expansion joints or saw cuts. A positive
separation from the footings should be maintained with expansion joint material to
permit relative movement.
6. Presaturation is recommended for these soil conditions. The moisture content of
the subgrade soils should be equal to or greater than 120 percent of optimum
moisture content to a depth of 18 inches below grade in the slab areas. Prior to
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placing, visqueen or reinforcement, soil presaturation should be verified by this office
within 72 hours of pouring slabs·.
High Expansion Potential (Expansion Index 91 to 130)/Preliminary Post-Tensioned
~lab Foundation Systems
Post.atensioned (PT) slabs may be utiliied for construction of typical one-and two-story
residential structures onsite. PT slabs are required for an .expansion potential of 9·1 or
greater .. The information and recommendations provided herein are not meant to
supersede design by a registered structural engineer or civil engineer familiar with PT slab
design.
From a so_il expansion/shrinkage standpoint, a fairly common contributing factor to distress
of structures using post-tensioned slabs is· a significant fluctuation in the moisture content
of soils underlying the perimeter of the slab, compared to the center, causing a "dishing"
or 11arcl:iing11 of the slabs. To mitigate this possible phenomenon, a combination of soil
presaturation (if necessary, or after the. project has been dormant for a period of time),
and/or construction. of a perimeter "cut off' wall grade beam should be employed.
For high -(El 91 to 130) expansive soils, perimeter and mid-span beams should be a
minimum of 24 inches deep below lowest adjacent pad grade. The perimeter foundations
may be integrated into the slab design or independent of the slab. The perimeter beams
should be a minimum of 12 inches in width. In moisture sensitive slab areas, a vapor
barrier should be utilized and be of sufficient thickness to provide an adequate separation
of foundation from soils (6 mils thick). The vapor barrier should be lapped and sealed to
provide a continuous water-resistant barrier under the entire slab. The vapor barrier shou.ld
be sandwiched between two 2-inch thicK layers of sand (SE>30}.
Specific soil presaturation for slabs is required for high to very· tiigh expansive soils;
however, the moisture content of the subgrade soils should be at or above the soils
optimum moisture content to a minimum depth of 24 inches below grade depending on
the footing embedment.
Post-tensioned slabs should be designed using sound engineering practice and be in
accordance with the Post-Tensioned Institute (PTl).local and/or national code criteria and
the recommendations of. a structural ot civil engineer qualified in a post-tensioned slab
design. Alternatives to Pfl methodology may be used if equivalent systems can be
proposed which accommodate the angular distortions, expansion parameters, and
settlements noted for this project. If alternatives to PTI are suggested by the structural
consultant, consideration should be given for additional review by qualified structural PT
designer .
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Perimeter Footing Embedment* ,24"
Percent Clay 40%
Percent Passing #200 Sieve '85%
Allowable_ Bearing Value 1000 psf*
Modulus· of Subgrade Reaction 75 psi/inch
Coefficient of Friction Q.30
Pa~sive-Pressure 225
* Internal bearing value within the perimeter.of the
Post-Tensioned slab may be increased by 20%
(200 .psf) for each foot of ~mbedment (beyond 611
surface subgrade) to a maximum value of 2000 psf.
The following table presents suggested minimum coefficients to be used in the Post-
Tensioning Institute design meth(?d: ·
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Thornthwaite Moisture Index -20 inches/year
Correction Factor for Irrigation 20 Inches/year
Depth to Constant Soil Suction , . 5 (feet)
Constant Soil Suction (pf) 3.6
Based on the c1bove parameters, the following values were obtained from figures or tables
of the Uniform Building Code (1997). The values may not be appro'priate to account for
possible differential settlement of the slab due to other factors. If a stiffer slab is desired, -
higher valt;Jes of Ym may ,be warranted.
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Perimeter grade beams should .be incorporated into the design and should be a minirriu·m
of 24 inches deep. Midspan beams (24 inches embedment) should be incorporated into
the design of the post-tensioned slabs. · ·
·CORROSION
Limited laboratory testing for soluble sulfates, pH,· and corrosion to metals have .been
completed. Preliminary laboratory test results indicate that-site materials have a negligible
poten~ial for corrosion to concrete (i.e., sulfate content) and a severely high potential_ for
corrosion to exposed ste.el (i.e., saturated resistivity). Specific test results were previously.
provided in the Laboratory section of this report.
Upon completion of grading, additional testing of soils (including import materials) i~
recommended prior to the construction of utilities and foundations·. Further evaluation by
a qualified corrosion engineer may be considered.-Accordingly, the use of Type V
concrete with a modified water/cement ratio cannot be precluded.
CONVENTIONAL RETAINING WALL RECOMMENDATIONS
General
The equivalent fluid pressure parameters provide for the use of very low expansive select
granular backfill to be utilized behind the proposed walls. The_ low ·expansive granular
backfill, should be provided behind the wall at a 1 :1 (h:v) projection from the heel of the
foundation system. Low expansive fill is Class 3 aggregate baserock or Class 2 permeable
rock or suitable site soils-tested to oe in the very low expansion range during backfilling. ·
Wall backfilling should be performed with_relatively light equipment within the sanie 1 :1
projection (i.e., hand tampers, walk behihd compactors)., Expansive soils should not be
used to backfill any proposed walls. During construction, materials should not be
stockpiled behind nor in front of walls for a distance of 2H where H is the height of the wall.
Foundation systems for any proposed retaining walls should be-designed in accordance
with the recommendations presented in the Foundation Design section of this report.
There should be no increase in bearing for footing width. Building walls, below grade,
. should be Water-proofed or damp-proofed, depending on the degree of moisture
protection desired. All walls should be properly designed in accordance with the
recommendations presented below. Additional geotechnical design parameters will be
required for specialty Walls (i.e., Keystone, Leffel, Crib, Geogrid, etc.), and will be provided
upon request, based on their proposed evaluation and use.
· Some movement of the walls constructed should be anticipated as soil strength
parameters are mobilized. This movement could cause some cracking depending upon
the materials used to construct the wall. To reduce the potential for wall cracking, walls
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should be internally grouted and reinforced with steel. To mitigate this effect, the use of
vertical crack control joints and expansion joints, spaced at 20 feet or le_ss along the walls
should be. employed. Vertical expansion control joints should be infilled with a flexible
grout. Wall footings should b~ keyed or doweled across vertical expansion joints. Walls
should be internally grouted and reinforced with steel.
Restrained Walls
Any retaining walls that will be restrained prior to placing and compacting backfill material
or that have re-entrant or male corners, should be designed for an at-rest equivalent fluid
pressures (EFP) of 65 pcf,· plus any applicable surcharge loading. This restrained-wall,
earth pressure value is for select backfill material or:,ly. For areas of male or re-entrant
corners, the restrained waif design shot,Jld extend a minimum distanc·e of twice the height
_ ofthe wall laterally from th~ corn-er:
Building walls below grade or greater than 2 feet in height should be water-proofed or
damp-proofed, depending. on the degree of moisture protection desired. The wall should
be drained as indicated in the following section: For i:,tructural footing loads within the 1 :1
zone -of influence behind wall backfill, refer to the following section.
Cantilevered Walls
These recommendations are for cantilevered retaining walls up to 1 o feet high. Active
earth pressure may be used for retaining wall design, provided the top of the wall is· not
restrained .from minor deflections. An empirical equivalent fluid pressure approach may
be used to compute the horizontal pressure against the wall. Appropriate fluid unit weights
are provided .for specifi_c slope gradients of the retained material. These do not include
other_ superimposed 1·oading conditions such as traffic, structures, seismic events,
expansive soils, -or adverse geologic conditions,
If traffic is within a distance H behind any wall or a 1.: 1 projection from the heel of the wall
foundation a pressure of ·100 psf per foot in the upper 5 feet shou.ld be _used. Structural
loads from adjacent properties and their influence on site walls should be reviewed by the
structural engineer, if within a 1: 1 projection behind any site Wall. However, for preliminary
planning purposes, one third bf the footing contact pressure should be added to the wall
in pounds per square foot below the bearing elevation and for a distance of three times the
-footing width along the wall·alignment. Alternatively, a deepened footing beyond the 1 :1
projection (up from the heel) behind the wall may be utilized .
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MATERIAL (horizontal to ve.rtical) NON-EXPANSIVE SOIL*
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Level** 38
2 to 1 55.
~To be increased by traffic:· structural surcharge ·and seismic loading as needed.
**Level walls are those where grades behind the wall are level for a. distance of 2H.
· Wall Backfiil ·and Drainage
All retaining walls should be· provided with an adequate bac.kdrain and outlet system
(a minimum two outlets per wall and no greater than 100 feet ap~rt), to prevent buildup of
hydrostatic· pressures and be designed in accordance with minimum standards ·presented
herein. The very low expansive granular backfill should be.provided behind the wall at a
1 :1 (h:v) projection from the heel of the foundation element. Drain pipe should consist of
4-inch diameter perforated schectule ·40 PVC pipe embedded in gravel. Gravel used in the
· backdrain systerns should be· a minimum ·of 3 cubic feet per lineal foot of%-to 1-inch clean
crushed rock wrapped in filter fa~ric (Mirafi 140 or equivalent) and 12 inches thick behind
the wall. Where the void to be fitted is constrained by lot :lines or property boundaries, the
use of panel drains (Mirafi 5000 or equivalent) may be considered with the approval of the
project geoteqhnical engineer. The surface of the backfill $ho·u1d be sealed by pavement
or the top 18 inches compacted to 90 percent relative compacti~n with native soil. Proper
surface drainage should also be provided. Weeping of the walls in-lieu of a backdrain is ·
not recommended for walls greater than 2 fe·et in height. For walls 2 feet or less in height,
we·ephbles should be no ·greater than 6 feet on center in the bottom coarse of block and
. above the landscap~ zone. · ·
A paved drainage channel (v-ditch or substitute), either concrete or asphaltic concrete,
behind the top of the walls with ~loping backfill. should be considered to reduce the
potential for surface wat~r. penetration. For level backfill, the. grade should be sloped such
that drainage is toward a suitable outlet at 1 to 2 percent.
Retaining Wa~I Footing "transitions . ·
Site walls are anticipated to be founded on footings desig.ned in accordance with th~
recommendations in this report. Wall footings may transition from formational bedrock to
gravefly fill_to select fill. If this condition is present the civil designer may specify either:
a) If transitions from rock fill to select fill transect the wall footing alignment at an angle
of less than 45 degrees (plan view), then the designer·should perform a m,inimum
2-foot overexcavation for a distance of ~o times the height of the wall and increase
overexcavation untir such transition is between 45 and 90 degrees to the wall
alignment. ·
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b) Increase of the amount of reinforcing steel and wall detailing (i.e., expansion joints
or crack control joints) such that an angular distortion o{t/360 for a distance of 2H
(where H=wall .height in feet) on either side of the transition may be
accommodated. Expansipn joints should be sealed with a flexible, non-shrink
grout.
c) Embed the footings entirely into a homogeneous fill.
RECOMMENDATIONS-POST EARTHWORK
Plar:iting and Landscape Maintenance .
Gra_ded slopes constructed within and/or exhibiting or exposing weathered formational
materials are considered erosive. Erbded debris may be minimized and surficial slope
stability enhanced by establishing and maintaining a suitable vegetation cover s.oon after
construction. .
Plants selected by the project landscape architect should be light weight, deep-rooted
types that require little water and are. capable· of surviving the prevailing ~limate.
Graded cut slopes exposing less weathered formational · materials are expected to be
relatively non-erosive and will present difficulty for establishment of vegetation on the . -
dense formational materials. Jute-type matting or other fibrous covers may aid in allowing
the establishment of .a sparse plant cover.
Water can weaken the inherent_ strength of all earth materials. Positive surface drainage
away from graded slopes should be maintained and only the amount of water necessary
to sustain plant life should be provided for planted slopes. Overwatering should be
avoided as overwatering the landscape ·area could adversely affect the proposed site
improvements.
Additional Site Improvements
Recommendations for exterior concrete flat work design and construction can be provided
upon re_quest, after site earthwork is complete. If, in the future, any additional
improvements are planned for the site in general or individual areas, ·recommendations
concerning the geological or geotechnical aspects of design and construction of said
improvements may be provided upon request. ·
Footing Tren·ch Excavation
All footing trench excavations should be observed by a representative of this office prior
to placing reinforcement. Footing trench spoil and any excess soils generated from utility
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Positive site drainage should be maintained at all times. Drainage should not flow
uncontrolled down any descending slope. Water should be directed away from
foundations and not allowed to pond and/or seep into the -ground. Pad drainage should
be directed towaro the street or other approved area. Due-to the nature of on-site soils,
combined with the_ hardness and permeability of the formational· materials, local areas of
seepage may develop due to irrigation or heavy rainfall. Minimizing irrigation wili lessen
this potential. .If areas of seepage develop, remedial recommendations for minimizing this
effect could be provided upon request.
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TRENCH BACKFILL
All utility trench backfill in structural areas, slopes, and beneath hard scape features
should be brought to at least optimum moisture content and then compacted to
obtain a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent of the laboratory standard.
Flooding/jetting is not recommended for the site ·soil materials. As an alternative,
SE 30 ot greater sand, may be flooded/jetted in shallow Linder-slab interior
trenches .
Sand backfill should not be allowed in exterior trenches adjacent to and within an
area extending below a 1 :1 plane projected from the outside bottom edge of the
footing.
3. All trench excavations should conform to CAL-OSHA and local safety codes.
PLAN REVIEW
Project grading p!ans should be reviewed by this office as· they become. Based on our
review, supplemental recommendations and -further geotechnical studies (i.e.; rock
hardness evaluation~ will likely ·be recommended. Further field work will·· require
disturbance and removal of vegetation .
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INVESTIGATION LIMITATIONS
Inasmuch as our study is based upon the site materials observed, selective laboratory
testing and limited engineering analysis, the conclusion and recommendations are
professional opinions. These opinions have be·en derived in accordance with current
. standards of practice, and no warranty is. expressed or -implied. Standards of practice are
subject to change with time.
These opinions have been derived in accordance with current standards of practice, and
no warranty is expressed or implied. St~ndards of practice are-subject to change with
time. GSI assumes no responsibility or liability for work. or testing performed by others, for
.. our scope-of-work was expressly limited to the evaluation of the sediments/soils underlying
the proposed residence. In addition, this report may be subject to review by the controlling
authorities. · · ·
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UNIFIEO SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM I CONSISTENCY OR RELATIVE DENSITY
Majer divisions I Graup I symbols I CRITERIA
-.!: ; : .,5! II " .. .., :.,
cw
CP
Well-graded gravels md p-avel-
sanc:I mixtures. little or no nnes
:Poorly graded gravels and
gravel-sand mixtures, little er no
fines
., CM I .=vels, p-ave. l-sand-silt
1:!~--+----------~ . !!i~ C CC ~· gravel-sand-day
i: ... IS 0:, u = -. 0 11:1
SW
SP
Well-graded suds and gravelly
smd.s., little or DO fines
Paoriy graded 11Dds md gravelly
sands, little or Do fines
~ -= :i · SM Silty smds. sand-silt miUun:S =i~~-----+-----------------1 en 1a, SC ~~ ands, UDd-clay mmiUeS .
ML
CL
St:andard Penetration Te--t
Penet.ration
Resisui.nc:: 1':
(blows/ft)
0-4
4-10
10-30
30-50
>SO
Relative
Density
Very loose
Loose
Medium
Dense
Very dense
OL
biorpuic clays of low· to
medium plasticity, p-avelly
clays, sandy clays, silty clays.
lean clays
OrpDic silts and orpmc silty
clays of low plutldty
Standard Penetration· Test
Pcnetranon
-Rcsi$.nce N
_(blows/ft) Consistency
Unconfined Compressive
Strength
(tons/ft:)
Highly Organic Sails
I Unified I ~ii class_if. Cobbles,
MH
CH
OH
PT
biorpmc silts. micaceow or
di•tomacec,t•, he mds or silts, elastic silts .
biorpmc clays of high plasticity,
lat clays
-Orpuic clays of medium to
high_ pllsticity
·I .Peat, muck, and other highly orpmc soils
<2
2-4
4-8
8-15
15--30
~30
Very soft
Soft.
Medium
Stiff
Very stiff
Hard
<0.25
0.25-0.50
0.50-1.00
1.00-2.00
2.00-1.00
>4.00
l Gravel I · · Sond I 1-,-1_ -coo--rs-e.:::.:.::;=-=l.:.,_f:-:-in_e __ 4-lcoa_rs_e-rl-me"""·-d~iu;;._m=-lr----:f::--in-e---ll Slit or Clay I
MOISTURE CONDITIONS MATERAIL QUANTITY OTHER SYMBOLS
Dr-y abNnce of 11a1st: duaty, dr-y ta th• touch tr-ace 0 -!5 ,c C
Slightly b•low opt1aua aoiature contant _few 5 -10 X s
110tat for CClll)action
Mciat near-optimua aoJatura cantent little 10 -25 l B
V~ry 110i=it above optiaua actature contant ll0lttl 25 -.. 5 X :tt:.
Wet vieibl•. trH water, below water table
BASIC LOO FORMAT:
Ql"Qup naae, Qrouc ey11bol, (Qrain ai:ze), Color, Moisture., ccneiatency or relative t1enaity
Additional conten~a: odor, preance cf roots, ~ica, SYPIIUII, coarse grained carticlee,etc.
EXAMPLE: _
Sand {!P), fine to 1tedi1J11 grained, brown, 1101st. loou, tra~ a11t, little tine gravel
1'ew cobblea \lP to 4" in size, sane hair l'"OCta and rootlets
Con ... ple
SPT UJlple
Bulk SUIPle
aroundNater-
:>res-r-.. •' '.
'.··:.:---;~:ttJ\'.[; ·:\:;:--~E~T~::: __ i:_ _ .. ,P,T/.;
.,'NO/'. --en r ·--· .. :: SVMBoJi ·
·,_ -_-\,. ·_ --;:\'::. .':. ~'. ,rf _.::, .·. ,,::·:_-::1:·~{i~J. .. ·
V' TP-1,,,, 0-1 Sty'!
1-2.
2-3
-·
TP~~ 0-3 SM
3-7
•
•
• W.O. 2929-A-SC
Holly Springs
September 19, 2000
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST PITS
-. :,:-.. :_ .: ~ : ::~f..: ~::.: -. rf ~\l\_\"}:~f :_; \: "i' . \ \i=1ELb:. ~-/ "::'-/i.(: -, . ·_ .. _::;:·sAMPLE7'.~(
:.:.:... ' • •:;i!-•:: .. ' .
/'.".:,: I, • • • • , _ _. DRv·-···. DESCRIPTION ·-.-,, DEPTH~,!!'._.,,, ;~UVlO_ISTUJ~E. ,; :·,;;: -:.:,,1:'·~--.. ·· . .
:,_i-::;t'-(ti l _---/~~? l;;;~J:J~f :~:)f :?:· ·-DENSITY.· ._:.,I'_, •: " ' ~· :~.;. I ' .. ·, •: • •
•• .,.,..,,. ••• ' ,..4.~:"t}\•\. -. ·/~:t·t::'i/·\:f)/ ·-·.--./' (pctf'.--· .. _; <;_,"~•I •., •, '., • • -•
' . . . . ~. . . ' . .
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SIL TY SAND with cobbles and
· boulders, reddish brown, dry, loose; re>ots.
WEATHERED GRANITICS: G.RANITE, reddish brown, dry,
loose.
GRANITE, light brown to gray, dry, very dense.
Refusal@3'
No groundwat~r encountered
Bi;ickfilled 9-19-00
BULK@0-1 . COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SIL TY SAND, brown, dry, loose;
porous,_blockv, roots and rootlets.
BULK@3-4 DECOMPOSED GRANITE {Kgr}: DECOMPOSED GRANITE,
yellpwish brown, dry, medium dense; blocky, orang iron
oxide staininQ, dense with depth.
Refusal@?'
No groundwater encountered
Ai:irl<filli:>rl ~-1 ~-nn
PLATE B-1
••
•
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST PITS
••
W;(J. 2929-A-SC
Holly Springs
September 19, 2000
{tiz-rr..i;rtt l~t! li!i·~ii¾JI ~isa.~;'. 2:~. :,. · ,. ·. · · DESCRIPTION
TP-3 V 0-2 I SM I l I I COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: $1LTY SAND, light brown to gray,
2-8
8
TP-4 0-1½ SM
1½
dry, loose; blocky, roots and rootlets.
, DECOMPOSED GRANITE (Kgr): DECOMPOSED GRANITE,
_y_elfowish brown, _darr1p to moist, mE3dium dense.
DECOMPOSED GRANITE, yellowish brown to gray, damp,
dense .
TotaLQepth = 81
. No groundwater encountered
Backfilled· 9-19-00
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND, reddish brown, dry,
loose. · ·
SANTIAGO' PEAK VOLCANICS (Jsp): GRANITE, light
brown, dry, very dense.
Refusal @ 1 ½'
No groundwater encountered
" -~kfillc:irl 9-19-00
PLATE 8-2
•
•
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST· PITS
• W.O. 2929-A-SC
Holly Springs
September 19,. 2000
t~~: i1i$1 ~Iii lilt if., ti'lti~: \f :_.i·· .·· · . DESCRIPTION
TP-5 0-2 SM
2-3
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SIL TY SAND, orange brown, dry,
loose; blocky, porou~. roe>ts and rootlets.
SANTIAGO PEAK VOLCANICS (Jsp): GRANITE, yellowish
. brown, dry, very dense.
Refusal@3'
No groundwater encountered
Backfilled 9-19-00
. TP-6\ 0-2½ SM COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND with cobbles and
/ l?otJlciers, reddish brown, dry, loose. .1
. L,/2½-5 SANTIAGO PEAK VOLCANICS (Jsp): GRANITE:, light
brown to gra~ dry, very dense. -------. -~--
Refusal @ 2½'.
No groundwater encountered
Rackfilled.9-19-00
PLATE B-3
•• • ••
•
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST PITS
•
W:O. 2929-A-SC
· Holly Springs
Septe!llber 19, 2000
· ·· , .. -:-,-T·:::-r>i.-.:;_;f{:· :<t ·· · · ··,c1...-.-:7f~ ·+.;~~::.-;:::,.:.;Y\J?~f; \1::i ;, -·:· ... ;·::i: · -<··t--,·, .. TEST. .,. . ... , ... , . . ·.. ,,:.SAMPLI~,;,. ,., ... ~····,.•,,,. ,,. , ., .. , .... ,.-FIELD .. ·, . . ... , .-
• j • ••• • ....... ,.j:''' ·. ':·-: .;,i~''!·' . ,' ··:;;;i;i:-:. ·t:·'·_,., .. , . ., ':,;.,. ,,.·?!y::; ·.:·~···~, : . :,_ ... ·:. ·.: PIT,· DEPTH·-·· ··--;:,GROUP.-.:-: _ _.,.,~,,,.DEPTH1:.1::·· ·..-·MOISTURE,~-· , ,.,.·DRY -· ·,
. No> · . :. . . (~.+~~-.'.::: --L~~~~;?-~f:~;:;: -~;~i:irt~~{}i~~1:r. Ji1f ;~;~:~i}l~ ,'.~i~1~!A~:: _,: .: : . :· DESCRIPTION
TP-7 · 0-2
2-~ .
TP-'8 0-1
1-3
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND, brown, dry, loose;
porous, bloc!sY_i·roots and rootlets.
SANTIAGO PEAK VOLCANICS (Jsp): METAVOLCANICS,
light brown to gray, dry, very dense.
Refusal@31
No groundwc;tter encountered
Backfilled 9-19-00
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND, brown, dry, loose;
blocky,roots and _rootlet~.
SANTIAGO PEAK VOLCANICS (Jsp):. GRANITE, yellowish
brown,·d_ry, dense to very dense. ·
Practical Refusal @ 31
Truck hoe may penetrate
AackfiHed_g.._19.nn
PLATE 8-4
•
•
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST PITS
• W.O. 2929-A-SC
Holly Springs
September 1.9, 2000
.. '.fEST. :i_-') .:.:. ... :-. -;:'_ .:<"'/r</:\.:jr .. :(~t~AMP~t~?t~ )t ):'_: :\:E/{'/J:;:. ::j·\t=teto ·? . -~:.::·<. ·/:·.·_:' .. ~ >:. :: .. -
. ,: PIT .: · . DEPTH· ·:: :_GROUP,<,.: · ·: /DEPTH'~•I<: .?MOISTURE .. :.:-~·:.·,.:DRY ... ·. :/--.:,.· ... · ·.: ·: ·., · DESCRIPTION ' _' •.. '. • • .-~-·· · .• '.: ,,•:,,' •. ;.~11,.:·. 'l1·~t,.:,~.:(: .; • ~·-·~:··:·.:.,' •. , , • ' , •, '.· • , NO .. · ·(ft)·· SYMBOL--·''· ;·,·.-.(ft).-:,, .. ,,,,,~,.,,,,~,:.',(%),.''""···--. · DENSITY· -· '···:· .. ·
..... • . • . ...:, .. ; .-:·--:.> .... _>· ·.)}? .... -\·0""</r.::\· \th/:~ .. :',:•/; __ :>\\ . ·!--<(pch:· t _::'_-· .. ,-..\_;_:;\_:_,_.: .. :.·.·. · .. ·.
TP-9 '1 0-4· sM
4-7' SM
7-10
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND, brown, dry, loose;
roots and rootlets, blocky, porous.
· SIL TY SAND, y~llowish brown, damp to moist, medium
dense; porous.
SANTIAGO FORMATION. (Tsa): SANDSTONE; yellowish
: brown to olive gray, moist, medium dense; interbedded
siltstone and clay_stone.
Total Depth = 1 O'
No groundwater encountered
A~f'l<filh:irf 9-19"00
PLATE B-5
•
•
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST PITS
• W.O. 2929-A-SC
· Holly Springs
September 19, 2000
T;; · -:.;ir,: ;;i~i1:· &;jt ~i~tii~:-Jj~ii~ i;I,}·'.~ /:: :.\ DESCRIPTION
TP-101V 0-4 Sm
4-5 SM
5-10 SP
· COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND, brown, dry, loose;
blqc_~. _roots and rootl~ts. ·
SILTY SAND, reddish brown to olive brown; damp to moist,
loose; porous.
SANTIAGO FORMATION (Tsa): SANDSTONE, light brown
to olive brown, moist to wet, medium dense; interbedded
siltstone and claystone .
Total Depth== 101•
. No Groundwater. encountered
backfilled 9-19-00
PLATE 8-6
-
•
LOG OF EXPLORATORY TEST' PITS
• W.O. 2929-A-SC
Holly Springs
September 19, 2000
. .rEsT· ·. · .. · :,\,·_ ,-.---·: ._·":-> /:::.;. ··;<sA·rJi;;i.~,>::· ?'··.-'.··~::·.::.:{: :· ·:.: :i1· /~·~F,EL~:./ .. .-:~ .. ·. ·. . .. .-· .
· PIT,·· .DEPTH_.:-. :: .:GROUP·.".'~ · .. /i,;DEPTH.,:J~~:;: -.,!:.MQISTVRE : · .. .-.... DRY(·) {·/·.t ·: ...... ·.· ·
. \ NO." . . -(ft~) f).:. '\.:·.Sr~~~~>~ ('.ji;;j.~,~~it:)\ }:!:/f~~ >;:'(:;; --i~.~~;~"!~r;. ·\: __ .,(\' ... ;/;-:.;--·_.·· .: . •' .. 'DESCRIPTION
TP-11 V · 0-2
2-3
3-8
COLLUVIUM/TOPSOIL: SILTY SAND, brown, dry, loose;
blqcl_<y, .porous, roots.
SIL TY SANP, reddish brown,_ moist,_ me_dilJm dense.
. SANTIAGO FORMATION (Tsa): SANDSTONE, light
yellowish brown, moist, medium dense; interbedded siltstone
and claystone.
Total Depth= 8'
No groundwat~r encountered
Rackfilled ~-19_-00
PLATE B-7
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't'
•• SL-1
CALCULATIONS
1st Layer (T1) = R1 x D1' Where: R1 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V2:V1)
.. D1 = Critical Distance
2nd Layer (T2) = R2 x ([?2 -(C1 x T1)) Where: R2= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V3:V2)
02= Critical Distance
.C1 = Distance Correction Value (V3:V1)
· 3rd Layer (T3) = R3 X (03 -(C1 X T1)+(C2 X T2}) Where: R3 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V4:V3)
D3= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V4:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V4:V2)
4th Layer (T4) = R4 X (D4 • (C1 X T1)+(C2'X T2)+(C3 X T3)) Where: R4= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V5:V4)
D4= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V5:V1)
C2= Oistance Correction Value (V5:V2)
C3= Distance Correction Value (V5:V3)
Seismic Velocity/Depth Summary V1 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 1st Layer
NE SW V2 = ·Seismic Velocity (fps) of 2nd Layer • Depth.(ft) Velocity (fps) V3 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 3rd Layer
0 -3.9 1136 V4 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 4th Layer
3.9 -23.1 4667
23.1 -#### . 6000 SL-1
#### -#jl## 0 NE-SW SW-NE
#JI##. -+ 0 + D 10 5.5
D2 110 105
SW NE 03
D~pth (ft) Velocity (fps) D4
0 -2.1 1316 V1 f136 1316
2.1 -19.7 4761 V2 4667 4761
19.7 -#### 6000 V3 6000 6000
#### -"#### 0 V4
#=II## -+ 0 + vs
~~J;ii1t111i~~lli!~i~!j~: J V=1,136-1,316 I NE SW 3.90 2.07 J, T1
19.18 T2 17.66
10' 10' T3 #1#1## #1#1##
-,--I V = 4,667 -4,761 I -T4 #1#1## #1#1##
20' 20' T1+T2 23.08 19.73 --T1+T2+T3 #1#1## #1#1##
30' 30' T1+T2+T3+T4 #1#1## #1#1## --
40' I V2:: 6000 I . 40' --------• 50' 50' ---, ---'-
I SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION l
W.O. 2929-A-SC Plate No. C-1
• Seisn .. c Traverse •
..Y
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,55.0
50.0
45.0
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E 30.0
i=
ii> > ~ 25.0
I-
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
NE
1
=1-1-1111·-1111-11111·1·111 ~t~rJ:
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I I I I' I I I ·-
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-·-.. ---------___ _L_ I I . -, 'r.j:9--
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1----C._I _ _L_ I_\_L ____ I _I ·· I_ I-___ ......,.. ~~--~----.....
.--l_..::::12.3 ,-I -. --r \ -. I -I -r-I --, I -~
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10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Distance to Geophone (feet)
80 90 100 110
D = 5.5
D = 105
120
SW
Traverse Date: 9/7/00
Orientation: N 37 E . Traverse No.: SL-1
W.O. 2929-A-SC
Plate No. C-1 a
••• SL-2
CALCULATIONS
1st Layer (T1) = R1 X D1 Where: R1 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V2:V1)
D1 = Critical Distance
2nd Layer (T2) = R2 X (D2 -(C1 X T1)) Where: R2= Velocity (~ps) Ratio Factor (V3:V2)
D2= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V3:V1)
-
3rd·Layer (T3) = R3 x (D3 -(C1 x T1)+(C2 x T2)) Where: R3= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V4:V3)
D3 = Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V4:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V4:V2)
4th Layer (T 4) = R4 X (D4 -(C1 X T1)+(C2 X Tv+(C3 x T3)) .Where: R4= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V5:V4)
D4= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V5:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V5:V2)
C~= Di~tance Correction Value (V5:V3)
Seismic Velocity/Depth Summary V1 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 1st Layer
N s V2 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 2nd Layer .:: Depth (ft) Velocity (fps) V3 = Seismic Velocity (fp~) of 3rd Layer
0 -3.5 1163 V4-= Seismic Velocity (fps) of 4th Layer
3.5 -20.5 3774 ..
20.5 -#### 6000 SL-2
#### -#### 0 N-S S-N
#11## -+ 0 + -D 9.5 14 .. 5
D2 73 49
s N D3
Depth (ft) . ·v:etocity (fps) D4
0 -5.0 1210 V1 1163 1210
5:0 -17.5 333·3 -V2 3774 3333
17.5 -#### 6000 V3 6000 6000
#### -#### 0 V4
#### -+ 0 + vs
~~~::~::i\:~·::·:~~==~:~:·::;i:::l·=·::~~:::
N I V = 1, 163-1,210 I s T1 3.45 4.96
•• T2 17.09 12.55
T3 #11### #11### . 10' 10' · T4 #11### #11### ---'-I V = 3,333 -3,774 I 0:---:-
17.51 T1+T2 20.55
20' 20' T1+T2+T3 #11### "#1#1## ..___
T1+T2+T3+T4 #11### #11### 30' I V ~ 6000 I 30' -----
40' 40' -~
50' 50' ---
I SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION I
W.O. 2929-A-SC Plate No. C-2
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Traverse Date: 9/7 /00
Orientation: N -S Traverse No.: SL-2
W.O. 2929-A-SC
Plate No. C-2a
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CALCULATIONS
1st Layer (T1) = R1 X D1 Where: R1 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V2:V1)
D1 = Critical Distance
2nd Layer (T2) = R2 x (02 -(C1 x T1)) Where: R2 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V3:V2)
D2= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V3_:V1)
3rd Layer (1\) ·= R3 X {D3 -(C1 x T1)+(C2 x T 0) Where: R3 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V4:V3)
D3= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V4:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V4:V2)
4th Layer (T 4) = R4 X (D4 -(C1 X T1)+(C2 X T 0+{C3 X T3)) Where: R4= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V5:V4)
D4·= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V5:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V5:V2)
C3 = Distance Correction Value (V5:V3).
Seismic Velocity/Depth Summary V1 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 1st Layer
NE SW V2 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 2nd Layer
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0 -3.0 1087 V4 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 4th Layer
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Traverse Date: 9/7/00
Orientation:. N 15 E Traverse No.: SL-3
W.O. 2929-A-SC
Plate No. C-3a
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CALCULATIONS
1st Layer (T 1) = R1 X D1 Where: R1 = Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V2:V1)
D1 = Critical Distance
2nd Layer (T2) = R2 x (D2 -(C1 x T1)) Where: R2= Velocity (fps) R~tio Factor (V3:V2)
D2= Critical -Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V3:V1)
3rd Layer (T3) = R3 X (Da -(C1 X T1)+(C2 x T ~) Where: R3= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V4:V3)
D3·= Critical Distance
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V4:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V4:V2)
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4th Layer (T 4) = R4 x (D4 -(C1 X T1)+(C2 X T ~+(C3 X T3)) Where: R4= Velocity (fps) Ratio Factor (V5:V4)
D4= Critical Distance .
C1 = Distance Correction Value (V5:V1)
C2= Distance Correction Value (V5:V2)
C3= Distance Correction Value (V5:V3)
Seismic Velocity/Depth Summary V1 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 1st Layer
NW SE V2 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 2nd Layer
•• Depth. (ft) Velocity (fps) V3 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 3rd Layer
0 -3.5 1220· V4 = Seismic Velocity (fps) of 4th Layer
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GENERAL EARTHWORK AND GRADING GUIDELINES
General
These guidelines present general procedures and requirements for earthwork and grading
as shown· on the approved grading _plans, including preparation of areas to filled,
placement of fill, installation of subdrains and excavations. The recommendations
contained in the geotechnical report are part of the earthwork and grading guidelines and
would supersede the provisions contained hereafter in the case of conflict. Evaluations
performed by the consultant . during the course of grading may result in . new
recommendations which could supersede these guidelines or the recommendations
contained in the geotechnical report.
. The contractor is responsible for the satisfactory completion of all earthwork .in accordance
with provisions of the project plans and .specifications. The project soil engineer and
engineering geologist {geotechnical consultant) or their representatives should provide ·
observation and testing services, and geotechnical consultation during the duration of the
project. ·
EARTHWORK OBSERVATIONS AND TESTING
G·eotechnical Consultant
Prior to the commencement of grading, a qualified geotechnical consultant {soil engineer
and engineering geologist) should be employed for the purpose of observing earthwork
procedures and testing -the fills for conformance with the recommendations of the
· geotechnical report, the approved grading plans, and applicable grading codes and
ordinances.
The geotechnical consultant should provide testing and observation so that determination
may be made that the work is being accomplished as specified. It is the responsibility of
the cbntractor to assist the consultants and keep them apprised of anticipated work
schedules and changes, so that they may schedule ·their personnel accordingly.
All. clean-outs, prepared ground to receive fill, key excavations, and subdrains should be
observed and documented by the project ·engineering geologist and/or soil engineer prior
to placing and fill. It is the _contractors's responsibility to notify the engineering geologist
and soil engineer when such areas are ready for observation.
Laboratory and Field Tests
Maximum dry density tests to determine the degree of compaction should be performed
in accordance with American Standard Testing Materials test method ASTM designation
D-1557-78. Random field compaction tests should be performed in accordance with test
method ASTM designation D-1556-82, D-2937 or D-2922 and D-3017, at intervals of
approximately 2 feet of fill height or every 100 cubic yards of fill placed. These criteria
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would vary oepending on the soil conditions and the size of the project. The location and
• frequency-of testing would be at the discretion of the geotechnical consultant.
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Contractor's Responsibility
All clearing, $ite preparation, and earthwork performed on the projectshould be conducted
by the contractor, with ob_servation by geotechnic~J--consultants and staged approval by
the governing ag.encies, as applicable .. It is the contractor's respons_ibility to prepare the
ground -surface to receive the fill, to the satisfaction of the soil engineer, and to place,
spread, moisture condition, mix and compact the fill in accordance with the
recommendations of the soil engineer. The contractor should also remove all major non-
earth material considered unsatisfactory by the soil engineer.
It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to provide adequate equipment and methods
to accomplish the earthwork in ~ccordance with applicable grading guidelines; codes or
agency ordinances,. and approved grading plans. Sufficient watering apparatus and
compaction equipment should be provided by the contractor with due cons.ideration for
the fill material, rate of placement, and climatic conditions. If, in the opinion of the
geotechnical consultant, unsatisfactory conditions such as questionable weather,
excessive oversized rock, or deleterious material, insufficient support equipment, etc., are·
-resulting in ·a quality of work that is not acceptable, the consultant will inform the
contractor, and the contractor is expected to rectify the conditions, and if necessary, stop
work until conditions are satisfactory. · ·
During construction, the contractor shall properly grade all surfaces to maintain good
drainage and prevent ponding of water. The contractor shall take remedial measures to
control--surface water and to prevent erosion of graded areas until such time as permanent
drainage and erosion control measures· have been installed.
SITE PREPARATION
All major vegetation, including brush, trees, thick grasses, organic debris, and other
deleterious material should be removed and disposed of off-site. These removals must be
-concluded prior to placing fill. Existing fill, soil, alluvium, colluvium, or rock materials
c;f eterminec;f by the soil engineer or engineering geologist as being unsuitable in-place
·sho_uld be removed prior to fill placement. Depending upon the soil conditions, these
materials may be reused as compacted fills. Any materials incorporated as part of the
compacted fills should be approved by the soil engineer.
Any underground structures such as cesspools, ciste~ns, mining shafts, tunnels, septic
tanks, wells, pipelines, or other structures not located prior to grading are to be removed
or treated in a manner recommended by the soil engineer. Soft, dry, spongy, highly
fractured, or .otherwise unsuitable ground· extending to such a depth that surface
processing cannot adequately improve the condition should be overexcavated down to
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· firm ground and approved by the soil engineer before compaction and filling operations
continue. Overexcavated and processed soils which have been properly mixed and
moisture conditioned should be re~compacted to the minimum relative compaction as
specified in these guidelines.
Existi'ng ground which is determined to be satisfactory for support of the fills should be
scarified to a minimum depth of 6 inches or as directed by the soil engineer. After the
scarified ground is brought to optimum moisture content or· greater and mixed, the
materials should be compacted as specified herein. If the scarified zone is grater-that 6
inches in depth, it may be necessary to remove the excess and place the material in lifts
restricted to about 6 inches in compacted thickness.
Existing ground which is not satisfactory to support compacted fill should be
overexcavated as r~quired in the geotechnical report ct by the on-site soils engineer
and/or engineering geologist. Scarification, disc harrowing, ·or other acceptable form of
mixing shoul9 continue until the soils are broken ·down and free of large lumps or clods,
until the working surface is reasonably uniform and free from -ruts, hollow, hummocks, or
other uneven features which would inhibit compaction as described previously. ·
Where fills are to be placed on ground with slopes steeper than 5:1 (horizontal to vertical),
the ground should be stepped or benched. The lowest bench, which will act as a key,
should be a minimum of 15 feet wide and should be at least 2 feet de.ep into firm material,
and approved by the soil engineer and/or engineering geologist. In fill over cut slope
conditions, the recommended minimum width of the lowest bench or key is also 15 feet
with the key founded on firm material, as designated by the Geotechnical Consultant. As
a general rule, unless specifically recommended otherwise by tt,e Soil Engineer, the
minimum width oHHI keys should be approximately equal· to ½ the height of the slope.
Standard benching is generally 4 feet (minimum) vertically, exposing firm, acceptable
material. Benching may be used to remove unsuitable materials, although it is understood
that the vertical height of the bench may exceed 4 feet. Pre-stripping may be considered
for unsuitable materials in excess of 4 feet in thickness.
All areas to receive fill, including processed areas, removal areas, and the toe of fill
benches should be observed and approved by the soil .engineer and/or engineering
geologist prior to placem~nt of fill. Fills may then be prop~rly placed and compacted until
design grades (elevations) are attained.
COMPACTED FILLS
Any earth materials imported or excavated on the property mc;ly b~ utilized in the fill
provided that each material has been determined to be suitable by the soil engineer.
These materials should be free of roots, tree branches, other organic matter or other
deleterious materials. All unsuitable materials should be removed from the fill as directed
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by the soil engineer. Soils of poor gradation, undesirable expansion potential, or
substandard strength characteristics may be d_esignated by the consultant as unsuitable
and may require blending with other soils to serve as a satisfactory fill material. . .
Fill materials derived from benching operations should be dispersed throughout the fill
area and blended with other.bedrock derived material. Benching operations should not
result in the benched material being placed only within a single equipment width away
from the fill/bedrock contact.
Oversized materials defined as rock or other irreducible materials with a maximum
dimensio"n greater than 12 inches should not be buried or placed in fills unless the location
of materials and disposal methods are specifically approved by the soil engineer.
Oversized material should be taken off-site or placed in accordance with recommendations ,
of the soil engineer in areas designated as suitable for rock disposal. Oversized material
should not be placed within 10 feet vertically of finish grade (elevation) or within 20 feet
horizontally of slope faces.
To facilitate future .trenching, rbck should not be placed within the range of foundation
excavatic;,ns, future utilities, or underground construction unless specifically approved by
the soil engineer_ and/or the developers .representative.
If import material i~ required for grading, representative samples of the materials to be
utilized as compacted fill should be analyzed in the laboratory by the soil engineer to
determine its physical properties. If any material other than that previously tested is
encountered during grading, an appropriate analysis of this material should be conducted
by.the· soil engineer as soon as possible.
Approved fill material should be placed in areas prepared to receive fill in near horizontal
layers that when compacted should not exceed 6 inches in thickness. The soil engineer
may approve thick lifts if testing indicates the grading procedures are such that adequate
compaction is being achieved with. lifts of greater thickness. Each layer should be spread
evenly and blended to attain uniformity of matericd and moisture suitable for compaction.
Fill layers at a moisture content less than optimum should be watered and mixed, and wet
· fill layers should be aerated by scarification or should be blended with drier material.
Moisture condition, blending, and mixing of the fill layer should continue until the fill
materials have a uniform moisture content at or above optimum moisture.
After each layer has been evenly spread, moisture conditioned and mixed, it should be
uniformly compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum density as determined by
ASTM test designation, D-1557-78, or as otherwise recommended by the soil engineer.
Compaction equipment should be adequately sized and should be specifically designed
for. soil. compaction or of proven reliability to efficiently achieve the specified degree of
co_rnpaction. ·
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Where tests indicate that the density of any layer of _fill, or portion thereof, is below the
required relative compaction, or improper moisture is in evidence, the particular layer or
portion shall be re-worked until the required density and/or moisture content has been
attained. ~o additional fill shall be placed in an area Until the last placed lift of fill has been
tested and found to meet the density and moisture requirements, and is approved by the
soil engine~r.
Compaction of slopes should be accomplished by over-building a minimum of 3 feet
horiz_dntally, and subsequently trimming back to the design slope configuration. Testing
shall be performed as the fill is elevated to evaluate compaction as the fill core is being
d~veloped. Special efforts may be necessary to attain the specified compaction in th~ fill
slope zone.. Final slope shaping should be performed by trimming and removing loose
materials with appropriate equipment. Afinal determination of fill slope compaction ~hould
be_ bas~d on observation and/or testing of the finished ·slope face. Where compacted fill
slopes are designed steeper than 2: 1 (horizontal to ·vert!cal), specifiq material types, a
higher minimum relative compaction, and special grading procedures, may be
recommended. · ·
If an alternative to over-building and cutting back the-compacted fill slopes is selected,
then special effort should be made to achieve the required compaction in the outer 1 o feet
of ea.ch lift of fill by undertaking the following:
1 . An extra pi~ce of equipment consisting of a heavy short ·shanked sheepsfoot should ·
be used to roll (horizontal) parallel to the slopes continuously as fill is placed. The
sheepsfoot roller should also be used to roll perpendicular .to the slopes, and
extend out over the slope_ to provide adeqt,Jate ·compaction to the face of the slope.
2. Loose fill should not be spilled_ out over the face of the slope as each lift is
compacted. Any loose fill spilled over a previously completed slope face should be
trimmed off or be subject to re-rolling.
3. Field compaction tests will be made in the outer (horizontal) 2 to 8 feet of the slope
at appropriate vertic~ll intervals, subsequent to compaction operations.
4. After completion of the slope, the slope face should be shaped with a small tractor
and then re-rolled with_a sheepsfoot to achieve compaction to near the slope face.
Subsequent to testing to verify cdmpaction, the slopes should be grid-rolled to
achieve compaction to the slope face. Final testing should be used to confirm
compaction after grid rolling.
5. Where testing indicates less than adequate compaction, the_ contractor will be
responsible to rip, water, mix and re-compact the slope material as necessary to
achieve compaction. Additional testing should be performed to verify compaction.
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6.-Erosion control and drainage devices should be designed by the project civil
engineer in compliance with ordinances of the controlling governmental agencies,
arid/or in accordance with the recommendation of the soil engineer or engineering
geologist.
SUBDRAIN INSTALLATION·
Subdrains should be install~d in approved ground in accordance with the approximate
alignment and details indicated by the geotechnical consultant. Subdrain locations or
materials should· not be changed or modifi~d without -approval of the geotechnical
consultant. The eoil engineer and/or engineering geologist may recommend and direct·
changes in subdrain line, grade · and drain material in the field, pending exposed
conditions. The location of constructed subdrains should be recorded by the project civil
engineer. ·
EXCAVATIONS
Excavations and cut slopes should ·be examined during_ grading by the engineering
geologist. If directed by the engineering geologist, further excavations or overexcavation
and re-filling of cut areas should be performed and/or reme_dial grading of cut slopes
should be _performed. When fill over cut slopes are to be graded, unless otherwise
approved, the cut portion of the slope should be observed by the engineering geologist
prior to placement of material$ for construction of the fill portion .. of the slope.
The'-engineering geologist should observe all cut slopes and should be notified by the
contractor when cut slopes are started ..
If, during the course of grading, unforeseen adverse or potential adverse ·geologic
conditions are encountered, the engineering geologist and soil engineer should ·
investigate, evaluate and make recommendations to treat these problems. The need for
cut slope buttressing or stabilizing should be based on in-grading evaluation by the
engineer:ing geologist, whether anticipated or not. ·
Unless otherwise specified in soH and geological ·reports, no cut slopes should be
excavated higher or steeper than that allowed by the ordinances of controlling
governmental agencies. Additionally, short-t~rm stability of temporary cut slopes is the
contractors responsibility.
Erosion control and drain~ge devices should be designed by the project civil engineer and
shoul_d be constructed in compliance with the ordinances of the controlling governmental
agencies, and/or in accordance with the r~commendations of the soil engineer or
engineering geologist.
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COMPLETION
Obseryation, testing and consultation by the geotechnical consultant should be conducted
during the-gradirig operations in order to state an opinion that all cut and filled areas are
graded in accordance with the approved project specifications.
After completion of grading and after the soil engineer and engineering geologist have
finished their observations of the work, final reports should be submitted subject to review
by the controlling governmental agencies. No further excavation or filling should be
undertaken without prior notification of the ·soil engineer arid/or engineering geologist.
All finished cut and fill slopes should be protected from erosion and/or be planted in
accordance with the project specifications and/or ·as recommended by a landscape
architect. Such protection and/or planning should be undertaken as soon as practical after
completion of grading.
JOB SAFETY
General
At GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) getting the job done safely is <;>f primary concern. The following is
·the company's safety considerations_ for use by all employees on multi-employer
construction sites. On ground personnel are at highest risk of injury and possible fatality
on grading and construction projects-. GSI recognizes that construction activities will vary
on each-site and tha~ site· safety is the prime responsibility-of the contractor; however,
everyone must be safety conscious and responsible at all times. To achieve our goal of
avoiding accidents, cooperation between the client, the contractor and GSI personnel must
be maintained.
In an effort to minimize risks associated with geotechnical testing and observation, the
following precautions are to be implemented for the safety of field personnel on grading
and construction projects:
Safety Meetings: GSI field personnel are directed to attend contractors regularly
scheduled and documented s~fety meeti'ngs.
Safety Vests:
Safety Flags:
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Safety vests are provided for and are to be worn by GSI personnel at
all times when they are working in the field.
Two safety flags are provided tb GSI field technicians; o_ne is to be
affixed to the vehicle when on site, the other is to be placed atop the
spoil pile on all test pits. ·
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Flashing Lights: All. vehicles stationary in the grading area shall use rotating or flashing
amber beacon, or strobe lights, on the vehicle during all field testing .
While operating a vehicle in the grading area, the emergency flasher
on the vehicle shall be activated.
In the event that the contractor's representative observes any of our personnel not
following the above, we request that it be brought to the attention of our office. ·
Test Pits Location, Orientation and Clearance
The technician is responsible. for selecting test pit locations. A primary concern should be
the technicians's safety. Effort$ will be made to coordinate locations with the grading
contrqctors authorized representative, and to select locations following or behind the
established traffic pattern, preferably outside of current traffic. The contractors authorized
representative (dump man, operator, supervisor, grade checker, etc.) should direct
excavation of the pit and safety during the test period. Of paramount concern should be
the soil te.chnicians safety and obtaining enough tests to represent the fill.
Test pits should be excavated so that the spoil pile is placed·away form oncoming tr_affic,
_ whenever possible. The technician's vehicle is to be placed next to the test pit, opposite
the spoil pile. This necessitates the fill be maintained in a driveable condition.
Alternatively, the contractor may wish to park a piece of equipment in front of the test
holes,·particularly in small fill areas or those with limited·access.
A zone of-non-encroachment should be established for all test pits. No grading equipment
should enter this zone during the testing procedure. The zone ·should extend
approximately 50 feet outw~rd from the center of the test pit. This -zone is established for
safety and to avoid excessive grounc;f vibration which typically decreased test results.
When taking .slope tests the technician should park the vehicle directly above or below the
test location. If this is not possible, a prominent flag should be placed-at the top of the
slope. The contractor's representative should effectively keep all equipment at a safe
operation distance (e.g. 50 feet) away from the slope during this testing.
The technician is directed to withdraw from the active portion of the fill as soon as possible
foilowing testing~ the technician's vehicle should be parked at the perimeter of the fill in
a highly visible location, well away from the equipment traffic pattern.
The contractor should inform our personnel of all changes to haul roads, cut and fill areas
or other factors that may affect site access and site safety.
In the event that the technicians safety is jeopardized or compromised as a result of the
contractors failure to comply with any of the above, the technician is required, by company
policy, to immediately withdraw and notify his/her supervisor. The grading contractors
representative will eventually be contacted in an effort to effect a solution. However, in the
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interim, no further testing will be performed until the situation is rectified. Any fill place can
be considered unacceptable and subject to reprocessing, recompaction or removal.
In the event that the soil technician does not comply with the above or other established
safety guidelines, we request that the contractor brings this to his/her attention and notify
this office. Effective communication and coordination between the contractors
representative and the soils· technician is strongly encouraged in order to implement the
above safety pl~n. ·
Trench and Vertical Excavation
It is the contractor's responsibility to provide safe access into trenches where compaction
testing is needed. ·
Our personnel are directed not to enter any excavation or vertical cut which 1) is 5 feet or
deeper unless shored or laid back, 2) displays any evidence of instability, has any loose
rock or other debris which could fall into the trench, or 3) displays any other evidence of
any unsafe ponditions regardless of depth. -
All trench excavations or vertical cuts in excess of 5 feet deep, which any person enters,
should be shored or laid back.
Trench access should be provided in accordance with CAL-OSHA and/or state and local
standards. Our personnel are directed not to enter any trench by being lowered or 11riding
down11 oh the equipment.
If the contractor fails ·to. ptovide safe access to trenches for compaction testing, our
company policy requires that the soil technician withdraw and notify his/her supervisor.
The contractors representative will eventually be contacted in an effort to effect a solution.
All backfill not tested due to safety concerns or other reasons could be subject to
reprocessing and/or removal.
If GSI personnel become aware of anyone working beneath an unsafe trench wall or
vertical excavation, we have a legal obligation to put the contractor and own·er/developer
on notice to im·mediately correct the situation. If corrective steps .are not taken, GSI then
has ari obligation to notify CAL-OSHA and/or the proper authorities .
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CANYON SUBDRAIN DETAIL
TYPE A
SEE ALTERNATIVES
TYPE 8 ____ __, _____ ~-------------------------------
, PROPOSED COMPACTED FILL
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SEE ALTERNATIVES
NOTE: ALTERNATIVES, LOCATION AND EXTENT OF SUBDRAINS SHOULD BE DETERMINED
BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST DURING GRADING.
PLATE EG-1
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CANYON SU BO RAIN ALTERNATE DETAILS
ALTERNATE t PERFORATED PIPE AND FILTER MATERIAL
· A-1
: FILTER MATERIAL. .
S)EVE SIZE · PERCeNT PASSING
1 INCH . , 100
·3/ 4 INCH 90~100_.
J/8 INCH 40-100
NO. 4 25-40.
N0.8 18-33
.NO. JO :6-15
·No. SO .0-7.
NO. 200 0-3
ALTERNATE 2: PERFORATED PIPE, GRAVEL AND. FILTER FABRIC
~NIMUM OV~RLAP . 6" MINIMUM OVER~~,
A-2
PERFORATED PIPE: SEE ALTERNATE 1
GRAVEL: CLEAN 3/ 4 INOi Rba< OR APPROVED SUBSTITUTE
FILTER FABRIC: MIRAFI 140 OR APPROVED SUBSTITUTE
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DETAIL FOR FILL SLOPE TOEING OUT
ON FLAT ALLUVIA TED CANYON
TOE OF SLOPE AS SHOWN ON GRADING PLAN
ORIGINAL GROUND SURFACE TO BE
RESTORED WITH COMPACTED FILL -L~GI_NAL_:~~U:A~
BACKCU~~ARIE_S. FOR DEEP_ REMOVALS, L-._~~ r · . .
BACKCUT ~\f\.SHOULO BE MADE NO /.._-$'~
STEEPER ·THA~:1 OR AS NECESSAR.:'f ~"),~ ANTICIPATED ALLUVIAL REMOVAL
FOR SAFETY '-~'\.CONSIDERATIONS7 / .'
1 ~ DEPTH PER SOIL ENGINEER. ~,~ / .
\'11~/\ . . .
"\\ /j~~ PROVIDEA 1:1 M™IMUM PROJECTIONFROM TOE;;-
SLOPE AS SHOWN ON GRADING PLAN TO THE RECOMMENDED
REMOVAL DEPTH. SLOPE HEIGHT. SITE CONDITIONS AND/OR
LOCAL CONDITIONS COULD DICTATE FLATTER PROJECTIONS .
REMOVAL ADJACENT TO EXISTING FILL
ADJOINING CANYON FILL
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PROPOSED ADDITIONAL COMPACTED FILL
COMPACTED FJLL LIMITS LIN~\ .
, TEMPORARY COMPACTEO FILL ~ ---
. )_, FOR DRAINAG_E ONLY ------,,, ~
Qaf . · u-<0, Oaf . / Qal (TO BE REMOVED!
!EXISTING COMPACTED FILLI '°~',, {.,, ~;,.~i,§/f~\
· I ~ . 0-~~~\ LEGEND ·
'l§JY/~~E ~EMOVED BEFORE Oaf ARTIFICIAL FILL.
PLACING ADDITIONAL
COMPACTED FILL Oal ALLUVIUM
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TYPICAL ST ABILIZA Tl.ON I BUTTRE.SS FIL-L DETAIL
15' TYPICAL.
1-2· ---·"; 1\ ...... Jll\(j >->-.t QI
OUTLETS TO BE SPACED AT 100' MAXIMUM INTERVALS, AND SHALL EXTEND
1r BEYOND THE FACE OF SLOPE AT TIME' OF. ROUGH GRADING COMPLETION.
14 ~1 BLANKET FILL IF R.ECOMMENDED
15' MINIMUM · BY THE SOIL ENGINEER
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_J. ANO BACKDRAIN (SEE ALTERNATIVES)
W"'.
J'MINIMUM KEY DEPTH
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TYPICAL STABILIZATION / BUlTRESS SUBORAIN DETAIL
4. MINIMUM 2. MINIMUM
PIPE
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FILTER MATERIAL: MINIMUM OF FIVE FP/LINEAR Ft OF PIPF •
OR FOUR Ffl/LINEAR Fl OF PIPE WHEN PLACED IN SQUARE
CUT TRENCH.
AL.TERNA~IYE IN LIEU' OF FILTER MATERIAL: GRAVEL MAY B
ENCA~ED IN APPROVED FILTER FABRIC. FILTER" FABRIC
SHALL BE MIRAFI 14Q OR EQUIVALENT. FILTER FABRIC
Sh1ALL BE LAPPED A .MINIMUM OF 12· ON ALL.JOINTS.
MINIMUM 4. DIAMETER PIPE: ABS-ASTM D-2 751, SOR 35
OR AST.M °o-1527 SCHEDULE 40 PVC-ASTM D.:_3034,
SPR 35 OR ASTM D-1785 SCHEDULE 40 WI.TH A CRUSHING•
STRENGTH OF 1,000 POUNDS MINIMUM, AND A. MINIMUM OF
8 UNIFORMLY SPACED PERFORATIONS PER FOOT OF PIPE
INSTALLED WITH -PERFORATIONS OF BOTTOM OF PIPE.
PROVIDE CAf1 AT UPSTR·EAM END OF PIPE. S.LOPE AT ;2%
TO OUTLET PIPE. · OUTLET PIPE TO BE CONNECTED TO . . . .
SUBDRAIN PIPE WITH TE.E OR ELBOW~
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t-lJTE:-1. TRENCH FOR OUT.LET PIPES TO BE BACKFILLED
' WITH ON-SITE SOIL.'
i. BACKDRAINS AND LATERAL DRAINS SHALL BE
LOCATED AT EL.EVATION OF EVERY BENCH DRAIN.
FIRST DRAIN LOCATED AT ELEVATION JUST ABOVE
LOWER LOT GRADE. ADDITIONAL DRAINS MAY BE
REQUIRED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SOILS
ENGINEER-AND/OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST.
Fil TER MATERIAL SHALL BE OF
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION
OR AN APPROVED EQUIVALENT:
SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING
1 INCH 100
3/4 INCH 90-100
3/8 INCH 40-100·
NO. 4 25-40
N0.8 18-33
NO. 30 5-15
NO. 50 0-7
NO. 200 0-3
GRAVEL SHAJ._l BE OF THE
FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION OR
AN APPROVED EQUIVALENT:
SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING
1 112 INCH 100
NO. 4 50
N0.200 8
SAND EQUIVALENT: MINIMUM OF 50
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FILL OVER NA TUR AL DETAIL
SIDEHILL FILL
TOE OF SLOPE AS SHOWN ON GRADING PLAN
PROVIDE A 1:1 MINIMUM PROJECTION FROM
DESl·GN TOE OF SLOPE TO TOE OF KEY
AS SHOWN ON AS BUILT
NATURAL SLOPE TO
BE RESTORED WITH
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BENCH WIDTH MAY VARY
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NOTE: 1. WHERE THE NAtURAL, SLOPE APPROACHES OR EXCEEDS THE
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· 2·x 3' MINIMUM KEY DEPTH
2' MINIMUM IN BEDROCK OR
APPROVED MATERIAL.
PROVIDED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER.
2. THE NEED FOR AND DISPOSITION OF DRAINS WOULD BE DETERMINED
BY THE SOILS ENGINEER BASED UPON EXPOSED CONDITIONS.
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FILL OVER CUT D'ETAIL
CUT/FILL CONTACT
1. AS SHOWN ON GRADING PLAN
2.. AS SHOWN ON AS BUILT
ORIGINAL TOPOGRAPHY
MAINTAIN MlNIMUM 15' FILL SECTION FROM
BACKCUT TO FACE OF FINISH SLOPE ----------,--
COMPACTED FILL
BENCH WIDTH MAY VARY
II{\ BEDROCK OR APPROVED MATERIAL
LOWEST BENCH WiDTH
15' MINIMUM OR H/2
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EVALUATED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR ENGINE·ERING
GEOLOGIST PRIOR ·ro CONSTRUCTING THE FILL PORTION.
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ST AB I LIZA TION FILL FOR UNSTABLE MATERIAL
EXPOSED IN PORTION ·OF CUT .SLOPE
NATURAL SLOPE
MATERIAL
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REMOVE: UNSTAB·LE MATEijlAL ~
~ t 1 s· MINIMUM ,~P,~SED FINIS!:I EP YBAD E
UNWEATHERED BEDROCK
OR APPROVED MATERIAL
-COMPACTEO STABILIZATION FILL
--i :;--~· MINIMUM TILTED BACK ·'\ ~ z ~ . .
I. . W L:::i IF RECOMMENDED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR ENGINEERING
-. ~ GEOLOGIST, THE REMAINING CUT PORTION OF THE SLOPE MAY
f'...c 'H th·,._,.. W1 ~/ -REQUIRE REMOVAL ANO REPLACEMENT WITH COMPACTED FILL.
NOTE: 1. SUBDRAINS ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS SPECIFIED BY SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST,.
2. ·w· SHALL BE EQUIPMENT WIDTH l15"J.FOR SLOPE HEIGHTS LESS THAN 25 FEET. FOR SLOPES GREATER·
, THAN 25 FEET ·w· SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE PROJECT SOILS ENGINEER AND /OR ENGINEERING
GEOLOGIST. AT NO TIME SHALL ·w· BE LESS THAN H/2.
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15' MINIMUM TO BE MAINTAINED FROM
PROPOSED FINISH SLOPE FACE TO BACKCUT -
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~ NOTE: 1. THE NEED AND DISPOSITION OF DRAINS WILL BE DETERMINED! BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR
. ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS.
2. PAD OVEREXCAVATION AND RECOMPACTION SHOULD BE PERFORMED IF DETERMINED TO BE
NECESSARY BY THE SOILS ENGINEER ANO/OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST •
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(MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE· PAD AREAL
OVEREXCAVATE ANO RECOMPACT ---,
REPLACEMENT FILL
AVOID AND/OR CLEAN UP SPILLAGE OF
MATERIALS ON THE NATURAL SLOPE
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NOTE: 1. SUBORAIN AND KEY WIDTH REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON EXPOSED SUBSURFACE
CONDITIONS AND THICKNESS OF OVERBURDEN.
2. PAD OVER EXCAVATION AND RECOMPACTION SHOULD BE PERFORMED IF DETERMINED NECESSARY BY
THE SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST.
TRAN·SITlON .. LOT DETAIL
CUT LOT [MATERIAL TYPE TRAN:SITION}
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PAO GRADE
COMPACTED FILL
TYPICAL BENCHING
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MUM
PAD GRADE
NOTE: * DEEPER OVEREXCAVATION MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER
•.. AND/OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST IN STEEP CUT-FILL TRANSITION AREAS.
PLATE EG-11'
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SETTLEMENT PLATE AND RISER DETAIL
2·x 2·x 114· STEl;L P'LATE
STANDARD 3/4 •. PIPE NIPPLE WELDED TO TOP
OF PLATE.
~-------4--3/4· X 5•GALYANIZED PIPE, STANDARD.PIPE
THREADS TOP .AND BOTTOM. EXTENSIONS
THREADED ON BOTH ENOS AND ADDEO IN 5'
INCREMENTS.
3 _INCH SCHEDULE 40. PVC PIPE SLEEVE, ADO IN
5' INCREJ,4ENTS WITH GLU~ JOINTS.
FINAL GRADE
! ][~ i ·MAINTAIN ·5' CLEARANCE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT •
....i.+ -LA.,-MECHANICALLY HANO COMPACT IN 2· VERTICAL
~ ·~--r'\r LIFTS OR ALTERNATIVE SUITABLE TO AND
. ._, ~-:---M ___ .,., · ACCEPTED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER •
1 s· s· 1
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) VERTICA~ WITHIN As• RADIUS OF PLATE BASE.
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BOTTOM OF CLEANOUT
PROVIDE A MINIMUM 1' BEDDING OF COMPACTED SANO
NOTE:
1. LOCATIONS OF SETTLEMENT._PLATES SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED AND READILY
VISIBLE (RED FLAGGED) TO EQUIPMENT OPERATORS. ·
2. CONTRACTOR SHOU LO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE OF A s· RADIUS OF PLATE BASE ANO
WITHIN 5' (VERTICAL! FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FILL WITHIN CLEARANCE AREA SHOULD
BE HANO COMPACTED TO PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS OR COMPACTED BY ALTERNATIVE
APPROVED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER.
3. AFTER s·rv-ERTICAU OF FILL IS IN PLACE. CONTRACTOR SHOULD MAINTAIN As· RADIUS
EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE FROM RISER. .
4. PLACE AND MECHANICALLY HANO COMPACT INITIAL 2' OF FILL PRIOR TO ESTABLISHING
THE INITIAL READING.
5. IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE TO THE SE:TTLEMENT PLATE OR EXTENSION RESULTING
FROM EOUIPMENT·OPERATING WITHIN THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE AREA, CONTRACTOR
SHOULD IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR RESTORING THE SE.TTLEMENT PLATES TO WORKING ORDER.
6. AN ALTERNATE DESIGN AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION MAY BE PROVIDED AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE SOILS ENGINEER.
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F1NISH GRADE -..;..;.;.;.:=-:~:.:_-----.-----------.--------------
.,.._~ 3/a· DIAMETER X s· LENGTH
CARRIAGE BOLT OR EQUIVALENT
• DIAMETER X 3 1/2" LENGTH HOLE
,.._-J-CONCRETE BACKFILL
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50 FEET
SPOIL
SIDE VIEW
( NOT TO SCALE )
100 FEET
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OVERSIZE ROCK 01-SPOSAL
VIEW NORMAL TO SLOPE FACE
PROPOSED FINISH GRADE
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. 10.MINIMUM (El
15" MINIMUM
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NOTE: [A) ONE EQUIPMENT WIDTH OR A MINIMUM OF 15 FEET.
(B) HEIGHT AND WIDTH MAY VARY DEPENDING ON ROCK SIZE ANO TYPE OF
, EQUIPMENT. LENGTH OF WINDROW SHALL s·E NO GREATER THAN 1 oo· MAXIMUM.
·(CJ IF APPROVED BY THE SOILS E.NGINEER ANDIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST,
WINDROWS MAY BE PLACED DIRECTLY ON COMP'ETENT MATERIAL OR BEDROCK
PROVIDED ADEQUATE SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR COMPACTION. .
IOI ORIENTATION OF WINDROWS MAY VARY BUT SHOULD ·eE AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE SOILS ENGINEER ANO-/OR ENGINEERING GE·OLOGIST. STAGGERING OF
WINDROWS IS NOT NECESSARY UNLESS RECOMMENDED.
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IE) CLEAR AREA FOR UTILITY TRENCHES, FOLINDATIONS AND SWIMMING POOLS.
(Fl ALL FILL OVER AND AROUND ROCK WINDROW SHALL BE COMPACTED TO 90%
. RELATIVE COMPACTION OR AS RECOMMENDED.
(Gl AFTER FILL BETWEEN WINDROWS IS PLACED AND COMPACTED WITH THE LIFT OF FILL COVERING WINDROW, WINDROW SHOULD BE PROOF ROLLED WITH A
0-9 DOZER OR EQUIVALENT.
VIEWS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. ROO< SHOULD NOT TOUCH
AND VOIDS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN. PLATE RD-1
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ROCK DISPOSAL P·ITS
VIEWS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY. ROa< SHOULD NOT TOUCH
· AND VOIDS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN.
FILL LIFTS COMPACTED OVER
ROCK AFTER EMBEDMENT r-----------J
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GRANULAR MATERIAL
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SIZE OF EXCAVATION TO BE
COMMENSURATE WITH ROCK SIZE
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ROCK DISPOSAL LAYERS
GRA":(ULAR SOiL TO FILL VOIDS,~· FCOM.PACTEO FILL
·oENSIFJEO BY FLOODING --.--------...._ . ,,-. '
LAYER ONE ROCK HIGH o~o~o~ --. ........ _____ ~---------
PROFILE ALONG LAYER
FILL SLOPE
. . · I CLEAR ZONE 20' MINIMU_M
LAYER ONE R.OCK HIGH
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•• Geotechnical • Geologic • Environmental
5741 Palmer Way • Carlsbad, California 92008 • (760) 438-3155 • FAX (760) 931-0915
October 16, 2000
W.O. 2929-A-SC
Mr. David Bentley
7 449 Magellan Street
Carlsbad, California 92009
Subject: Addendum to, "Limited. Geotechnical Evaluation, Holly Springs Project,
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California," W.O. 2929-A-SC, dated October
11, 2000, by GeoSoils, Inc,
Reference:. "Excavation Handbook,.,McGraw-Hill, Inc., copyright 1981, by Horace K.
Church.
Dear Mr. Bentley:
• : Pursuant to the request of Mr. Ladwig (Ladwig Design Group), GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) is
providing the following preliminary estimate of quantities regarding shrinkage and bulking
of earth materials onsite. The information provided herein is based upon our experience
in the site vicinity, as well as information provided in the above referenced text.
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The volume change of excavated materials upon compaction as engineered fill is
anticipated to vary with material type and location. Tentatively, overall earthwork shrinkage
and bulking may be approximated by using the following parameters:
TopsQil/Colluvium .......... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±3% to 8% shrinkage
Alluvium .............................................. ±8% to 12% shrinkage
Santiago Formation ............................... ±2% to 3% shrinkage or bulk
Rock (excavated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±5% to 10% Bulk
Rock (Shot) .............. .-. . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 15% to 20% Bulk
It should be noted that the above factors are estimates only, based on preliminary data.
In the case of "shot rock," the percentage of bulking increases with the depth of cut. Final
earthwork balance factors could vary. In t_hjs regard, it is recommended that balance areas
be reserved where gr~des could be adjusted up or down near -the completion of grading
in order to accommodate any yardage imbalance for the project. Consideration should be
given to ·completing· grading in cut areas where granitic and/or volcanic bedrock is
exposed onsite, to allow for maximum rock and/or rock-fill placement/burial.
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Distribution: (1) Addressee
(4) Ladwig Design Group, Attention: Mr. Bob Ladwig
Mr. David Bentley
Holly Springs Project
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