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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS'
FOR PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT,
TO BE LOCATED AT 1100 LAS'FLORES DRIVE,
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Project No. 002486-1
December 22, 2000
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PREPARED FOR:
Curtis Farber
c/o FARBER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
140 Marine View Avenue,'#220
Solana Beach, CA 92075
TABLE OF CONTENTS·
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SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
FIELD INVESTIGATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
SUBSOIL CONDITIONS ............................................... 2
GROUND WATER .................................................... 2'
LIQUEFACTION ....................................................... 3
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 4
GENERAL ..................................................... 4
EARTHWORK ......................................... '......... 4
FOUNDATIONS ................................... '. . . • . . . . . . . . .. 6
CONCRETE SLABS ON GRADE ............................. : ..... a
RETAINING WALLS ............................................. 9
SURFACE DRAINAGE .......................................... 11
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND TESTING ................... " . . . • .. 11
MIS'CELLANEOUS ..................................... , .... ; . . . . . . . .. 12
ATTACHMENTS.
Site Vicinity Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. Figure No.1
Site Location Map .......................................... ,.. Figure No.2
Site Plan/Location of Exploratory Test Pits ......................... Figure No.3
Logs of Exploratory Test Pits ................................. Fig.ures No. 4-5
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Appendix A .
General Earthwork and Grading Specifications ...................... Appendix B
Testing Procedures .................................. , ......... Appendix C
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SCOPE
This reJaort gives the results of our geotechnical investig,ation for the property located at the
end of Las Flores Drive in the City of Carlsbad, California. (See. Figure No'. 1, "Site Vicinity,
Map", and Figure No.2, "Site Location Ma~'). The scope of our work, conducted-an-site
to date, has included a visual reconnaissance of the property and neighboring properties,
a limited subsurface investigation of the property, field analY$is and preparation of this
report presenting our findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The subject property consists of an generally irreg.ularly shaped lot located north of Las
Flores Drive, in the City of Carlsbad, California. The site is bordered to the north by a
custom developed residence, to the east by the Interstate 5 freeway, to the west by a
descending slope onto neighboring,driveway and Jefferson Street, and to the south by Las .. , ,.
Flores Drive. The overall topography of the site area consists of gentle hillside coastar
terrain. The subject site consists of adevelopedlot with an existing one story single family
home.
Based on our conversations with the project architect, and our review of the preliminary site
plan, it is anticipated that the proposed new improvements will consist of the following;
>-Design and construction of eleven new multi-family units.
Design and construction of subterranean garages.
FIELD INVESTIGATION
Our field investigation of the property, conducted December 18, 2000-, consistedc of a site
reconnaissance, site field measurements, observation of existing: conditions on-site and
on adjacent sites" and a limited subsurface investigatiol'1 of soil conditions. Our subsurface
investigation consisted of visual observation of two exploratory test pits,. log.ging. of soil
types encountered, and sampling of soils for laboratory testing. The locations of·the test
pits are given in Figure No.3, "Site Plan/Location of Exploratory Test Pits". Log,S of the
exploratory Test Pit excavations are presented in Figures No. 4-5, "Test Pit Excavations".
FARBER DEVELOPMENT
1100 LAS FLORES DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP
GEOTECHNICAL, CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL CONSUL TAmS
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SUBSOIL CONDITIONS
Materials consisting of topsoil and weathered slightly silty sandy fill mater-ial-underlain by
sandstone, was encountered during our subsurface investigation of the site: Soil types
within our test pit excavations are described, as follows:
Topsoil/Fill :
Topsoil/fill materials extended to depths ranging between 35-36 inches
below adjacent grade. Toposil/fill materials consist of dark brown, moist,
medium dense, slightly silty sand with small rootlets. Topsoil/fill
materials are not considered suitable for the support of structures,-
. but may be used as compacted fill during grading. Slightly silty sand
materials classify as SW-SM according to the Unified Classification
System, and based on visual observation and our experience, posse~s
expansion potentials in the low range.
Sandstone
Sandstone material was found to underlie the fill material within our the
test pit excavations. Sandstone materials consisted of brown to rust
brown, slightly moist, dense, sandstone. Sandstone mater-ials are
considered suitable for the support of structures a'nd structural
improvements, provided the recommendations of this report are
followed. Sandstone materials classify as SW according. to the Unified
Classification System, and based on visual observation arid our
experience, possess expansion potentials:in the low rang,e.
For detailed logs of soil types encol,mtered in our test pit excavations, as wen as. a
depiction of our test pit locations, please see Fig.ure No.3, "Site Plan/Location of
Exploratory Test Pits", and Figures No. 4-5, "Test Pits Excavations".
GROUND WATER
Ground water was not encountered during our subsurface investigation of the site. Ground
water is not anticipated to be a-significant concern to the project provided the
recommendations of this report are followed.
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LIQUEFACTION
It is our opinion that the site could be subjected to moderate to severe ground shaking. in
the event of a major earthquake along any of the faults-in the Southern California region.
However, the seismic risk at this site is not significantly greater than·that of the surrounding:
developed area. .
Liquefaction of cohesionless soils can be caused by strong vibratory motion-due to
earthquakes. Research and historical data indicate that loose, granular s.oils underlain by
a. near-surface ground water table are most susceptible to liquefaction, while the stability
of most silty days and clays is not adv.ersely affected by vibratory motion. Because of the
dense nature of the soil materials underlying the site and the lack of near surface
water, the potential for liquefaction or seismicaUy-induced dynamic settlement at the·
site is considered low. The effects of seismic shaking can be reduced by-adhering. to the
most recent edition of the Uniform Building Cod'e and current design-parameters of the
Structural Engineers Association of California.
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1100 LAS FLORES, DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMM'ENDATIONS
GENERAL
In general, it is our opinion that the proposed construction, as described herein, is feasible
from a g;eotechnical standpoint, provided that the recommendations of this, report and
generally accepted-construction practices are followed.
The following recommendations should be'considered as minimum design parameters, and
shall be incorporated within the project plans and utilized during construction, as
applicable.
EARTHWORK
YVhere slab on grade flooring systems are pr~posed fo.r the n~w impmve}:t:'Jents, fil!· materi.aJ,
found to mantle the site will require removal and re-compaction during grading witbin the
areas of improvement. Based on our investigation, as a minimum required removals
should extend through fill profiles, anticipated to be approximately 3 feet deep, 'and to, a
minimum distance of 5 feet outside the footprint of the proposed structure (where possiqle}.
Based upon our understanding of the propos,ed subterranean garages, it is. a r:Jticipated that
garage floors will be founded into competent formational mater.ial. Where any cut/fill
transitions occur entire building pad should be undercut to create a uniform compacted-fill
pad. Special structural consideration should b'e made for foundations-that may span ir:Jto·
retaining wall backfill wedges, especially in the area of sUbterranea'n g:arage walls. Such
conditions should be reviewed by our office prior to construction. Where removals: can not
be made as described above, the non conforming condition should be brought to the
attention of the Engineering Design Group in writing so modified recommendations may,
be provided.
In order to confirm soil conditions observed during the fietd investig:ation, all undercuts
should be observed by Engineering Design Group prior to recompaction of any fill' soils.
1. Site Preparation
Prior to any grading, areas of proposed improvement should be cleared
of surface and subsurf~C~ organic debris (including topsoil). Removed
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debris should-be properly disposed of off-site prior to the commencement
of any fill operations. Holes resulting: from the removal of debris, existing
structures, or other improvements which extend below the undercut
depths noted, should be filled and compacted using on-site material or a-
non-expansive import material.
2. Removals
Fill soils found to mantle'the site in our exploratory test pits (Le., upper
approximately 3 feet), are not suitable for the structural support· of
buildings or improvements in their present state, and will require removal
and re-compaction in areas of proposed slab on grade floors or other
settlement sensitive locations. In g,eneral, grading should consist of the
excavation of a keyway at the' base of any proposed fill' stopes, keyway
cambered into 'slope to a minimum depth of 18-inches into' competent
form~tional soil profiles, scarification of keyway bottom, benching" and re-
"compaction of fill materials to 90 percent 're~ative compaction per ASTM
1557-91 (See Appendix 8· for grading detailing). Excavated fill materials
are suitable for re-use as fill material during, grading, provided they are
cleaned of debris and oversize material in eX,cess of 6 inches' in diameter
(oversized material is not anticipated to be of significant concern) and. are
free of contamination. Improvements should be' constructed on uniform
building pad. Where a cut/fill transition occurs, the building pad should
be undercut to a minimum of 3· feet, to a distance of 5 feet outside
building perimeter, where possible.
Removals and undercuts should extend a minimum of 5 feet beyond
the footprint of the proposed structures and settlement sensitive
improvements. Where this condition cannot be met it should be
reviewed by the EngJneering Design Group on a case by case basis.,
Removal depths should be visu'ally verified by a representative of
our firm prior to the placement of fill.
3. Fills
Areas to receive fill and/or structural improvements should be scarified to
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a minimum depth of 12 inches, brought to near optimum moisture
content, and re-compacted to at least 90 percent rel-ative compaction
(based on ASTM 01557-91). Compacted fills shouldbe cleaned of loose
debris, oversize material in excess of 6 inches in diameter, brought to
near optimum moisture content, and re-compacted to at least 90%
relative compaction (based on ASTM [).1557-91) Surficial-, loose or soft
soils exposed or encountered during grading (such as any undocumented,
or loose fill materials) should be removed to competent formational
material and properly compacted prior t6 additional fill placement.
Fills should generally be placed in lifts not exceeding 8 inches in
thickness. If the import of soil is planned, soils should be non-expansive
and free of debris-and org_anic matter. Prior to-importing-, soils should. be
visually observed, sampled and tested at the borrow pit area to evaluate
soil suitability as fill.
FOUNDATIONS
We anticipate that the proposed foundation system for the structures will slab on grade
and perimeter footing foundation system.
1. Footings bearing in competent formational materials or compacted fill may be
designed utilizing maximum allowable soils pressure of 2,000 psf.
3. Seismic Design Parameters:
Seismic Zone Factor -.; .. 4
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Near Source 15-km
Distance Rose Canyon
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Bearing values may be increased by 33% when considering wind, seismic, or
other short duration loadings.
The following parameters sFlould-be used asa-minimum, fordesigning, footing, width
and depth below lowest adjacent grade:
No~ of Floors Minimum Footing. Width "'Minimum Footing, Depth
Supported Below Lowe,st Adjacel7lt Grade
1 15 inches 18 inches
2 15 inches 18incnes,
3 18 inches 24 inches'
, 5. All footings should be reinforced, with a minimum of two #4 bars at the top and two
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#4 bars at the bottom (3 inches above the ground). For footings over. 30 inches in
depth, additional reinforcement, and possibly a stem'wall system will. be necessary. -, '_
This detail should be reviewed on a case by case basis by our office prior to
construction.
All isolated spread footings should be designed utilizing. the above given bearing, '
values and footing depths, and be reinforced with a minimum' of #4 bars at 1-2
inches o.c. in each direction (3 inches above the ground). Isolated spread footing,S
should have a minimum width of 24 inches.
7. Forfootings adjacent to slopes, a minimum 15 feet horizontal s~tback in formational
material or properly compacted fill should be maintained. A setback measurement
should be taken at the horizontal distance from'the bottom of the footing-to slope
daylight. Where this· condition can not be met it should be brougMt to,the attention-
of the Engineering Design Group for review .
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All excavations should be performed in g.eneral accordance'with the conteRts of this
report, applicable codes, OSHA requirements and applicable city andJor county
standards .
All foundation subgrade soils and footings shall be pre-moistened a minimum of 18
inches in depth prior to the pouring of concrete.
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CONCRETE SLABS ON GRADE
_Concr~te sl'abs on grade should, use the following as the minimum d~sig.n parameters:
1. Concrete slabs on grade of the building' slabs should have a minimum thickness of
4 inches· (5 inches at garage and driveway locations )-and should-be· reinforced with
#4 bars at 24 inches o.c. placed at the midpoint of th~ slab.
All concrete shall be poured per the following:
• Slump: Between 3-and 4 inches maximum'
• Aggregate Size: 3/4 -1 inch
• Air Content: 5· to 8 percent
• Moisture retarding· additive in concrete at. moisture
sensitive areas.
• Water to cement Ratio· -0..5 maximum .
2. All required fills used to support slabs, should be' placed i~ accordat'lce with the
grading section of this report and the attached Appendix S, and· compacted to' 90
percent Modified Proctor Density, ASTM D-1567.
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A uniform layer of 4 inches of clean sand is recommended under the slab in order
to more uniformly support the slab, help distribute loads to the soil$ beneath the
slab, and act as a capillary break. In addition, a visqueeh layer (to mil) should be
placed mid-height in the sand bed to act as a vapor retarder.
Adequate control joints should be installed to control the unavoidable cra'cking of
concrete that takes place when undergoing-its natural shrinkag.e during curing .. The
control joints should be well located to direct unayoidable slab cracking to are~sthat
are desirable by the designer.
All subgrade soils to receive concrete ·f1atwork are to be pre-soa.ked to. 2 percent
over optimum moisture content to a depth of 18 inches· ..
Brittle floor finishes placed directly on slab on grade noors may crack if concrete is
not adequately cured-prior to installing the finish or if there is minor slab movement.
To minimize potential damage to movement sensitive flooring. we recommend the
use of slip sheeting techniques (linoleum type) which allows for foundation .and slab
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movement without transmitting this movement to-the floor finishes.
Exterior concrete fJatwork and-driveway slabs, due to the nature of concrete
hydration and minorsubgrade soil movement, are subject to -normal minor concrete
cracking. To· minimize expected concrete cracking, the following-may be
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Concrete slump should not exceed-4 inches.
Concrete should be poured during-"cool" (40 -65 degrees) weather if
possible. If concrete is poured in hotter weather, a set retarding. additive
should be included in the mix, and the slump kept to-a minimum.
Concrete subgrade should be pre-soaked prior to the pouring of concrete~
The level of pre-soaking sh'ould be-a minimum of 2% over optimum moisture
to a depth of 18 inches.
Concrete may be pouted with-a 10 inch deep thickened ed-g·e.
Concrete should be constructed with tooled joints'or-sawcuts (1 inch deep)
creating concrete sections n~ larg.er. than 225 square feet. Fo.r sidewa'lks,
the maximum run between jOints should not exceeo Sfeet. For rectangular
shapes of concrete, the ratio of length to width should generally not exceed
0.6 (Le., 5 ft. long by 3 ft. wide). Joints should be cut at expected-points of
concrete shrinkag.e (such as male corners), with diagonal reiRforcement
placed in accordance with industry standards.
Drainage adjacent to concrete flatwork should-direct water away from the
improvement. Concrete subgrade should be-sl'oped and-directed to the
collective drainage system, such thatwateris-not trapped below the flatwork.
The recommendations set forth herein are intended-to reduce cosmetic
nuisance cracking. The project concrete contractor is·ultimately responsible
for concrete quality and performance, and should pursue a-cost-benefit
analysis of these recommendations, and other options 8vailabfe in the
industry, prior to the pouring of concrete.
RETAINING WALLS
Retaining walls are not anticipated for construction of the additions; but retaining walls up
to 6 feet may be designed and constructed in accordance with the .following-
recommendations and minimum design parameters:
1 . Retaining wall footings shoyld be desjgned in accordance with the allowable bearing
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criteria g.iven in the "Foundations" section of this report, and should ma'intain
minimum footing depths outlined in "Foundation" section of this report.
2. Unrestrained cantilever retaining walls should be designed using. aM active
equivalent fluid pressure of 35 pet. This assumes that granular, free draining.
material will be used for backfill, and that the backfill surface will be level. For
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Condition
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2:1 Slope
50
1.5~1 Slope
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Any other surcharge loadings shall be analyzed in addition to. the above values.
If the tops of retaining walls are restrained from movement, they should be
designed for an additional uniform soil· pressure of 7XH psf, where H is· the height
of the wall in feet. . . ..
Passive soil resistance may be calculated using an equivalent fJ'uid pressure of
300 pcf. This value assumes that the soil being utilized to resist p~ssive pressures,'
extends horizontally 2.5 times the height of the passive pressure wedge of the' soil.
Where the horizontal distance of the available passive pressurewedge is less-than
2.5 times the height of the soil, the passive pressure value must be reduced by the
percent reduction in available horizontal length.
5. A coefficient of friction of 0.35 between the soil and concrete footings may be
utilized to resist lateral loads in addition to the passive earth pressures,above.
6. Retaining walls should be braced and monitored during compaction .. Ifthis·cannot
be accomplished, the compactive effort should be included as. a surcharge load
when designing the wall.
7. All walls shall be provided with adequate back drainage to relieve hydrostatic
pressure, and be designed in accordance· with the minimum standards. contained
. in the "Retaining Wall Drainage Detail", Appendix B. Surface area drains and
other drainage systems should not be tied: to retaining wall back drain systems.
8. Retaining wall backfill should be placed and compacted in accordance with the
"Earthwork" section of this report. Backfill shall consist of a-non-expansive
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SURFACE DRAINAGE
Adequate drainage precautions at this site are imperative and will play 8-criticat roleon the
future performance of the dwelling and improvements. Under no. circumstances should
water be allowed to pond against or adjacent to foundation walls, or tops of slopes·. The
ground surface surrounding proposed improvements should be relative~y impervious in
nature, and slope to drain away from the structure in all directions, with.8-l11in!mum.slope
of 2% for a horizontal distance of 7 feet (where possible).. Area drains or surface swal'es
should then be provided to accommodate runoff and avoid any ponding of water. Roof ..
gutters and downspouts shall be installed on the new and existing· structures and tig,htlined
to the area drain system. All drains should be kept clean and unclogged, includiflg gutters
and downspouts. Area drains should be kept free-of debris to allow for proper drainag.e: ...
During periods ofh~avy rain, the performance of all drainag,e systems should be inspected.
Problems such as gullying or ponding should be corrected as soon as,_ possibte. Any
leakage from sources such as water lines should also be-repaired as-soon as possible.
In addition, irrigation of planter areas, lawns, or other veg,etation, located adjacent to,the
foundation or exterior flat work improvements, should be stricUy controlled or avoided.
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION AND TESTING
The recommendations provided in this report are based on subsurface conditions,disclosed
by our investigation of the proJect area. Interpolated subsurface' conditions shoutct-be
verified in the field during construction. The following; items shall be conducted prior/during-
construction by a representative of Engineering Design Group-in-ordertoverify compliance
with the geotechnical and civil engineering recommendations provided herein, as
applicable. The project structural; and geotechnical-engineers may upgrade any condition
as deemed necessary during the development of the proposed improvement(s).
1. Attendance of a pre-construction meeting-prior to the start of work
2. Review offinal approved structural plans prior to the start of work, .for compliance with
geotechnical recommendations.
3. Observation of keyway bottom prior to scarification.
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warranties of the accuracy of these recommendations, beyond the lirnitsof the obtained'
data, is herein expressed or impl'ied. This report is based on the investigation at the
described site and on the specific anticipated construction as stated herein. 'If either of .. -
these conditions is changed, the results would also-most likely change.
Man-made or natural changes in the conditions of a property can occur over a period of
time. In addition, changes in requirements due to-state' of the art knowledge and/or
legislation, are rapidly occurring. As a result, the findings of this report may become invalid
due to these changes. Therefore, this report for the spectfic site, is subjecHo review af1d
not considered valid after a-period of one year, or if conditions,as.sta-ted above are altered.
It is the responsibility of the owner or his representative to ensure that the iriformation rn
this report be incorporated into the plans and/or specifications Clnd construction of the
project. It is advisable that a contractor familiar with construction detaUs typically used to
deal with the local subsoil and seismic conditions, be retained to build the structure'.
If you have any questions'regarding this report, or if we can be of further service, please
do, not hesitate to contact u~. We hope the report provides you wit,h necessary infC?r::mation .
to continue with the development of the project.
Sincerely,
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California RCE #47672
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'PROJECT NAME
PROJECT ADDRESS
PROJECT NUMBER
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1100 LAS FLORES DRIVE, CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP
GEOTECHNICAl, CIVIL. STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS
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FARBER DEVELOPMENT
1100 LAS FLORES DRIVE, CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
ENGINEERING DESIGN GROUP
GEOTECHNICAl, CIVIL. STRUCTURAL & ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANTS
810 W. Los VaUl!C1lcs BIwI .. sun. A, San Mal1:os.CA 92069 Phone: (760}752-7010 Fax: (760}752.7092
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PROJECT NAME: FARBER -LAS FLORES DEELOPMENT LOGGED BY: EER TEST PIT NO; 1
PRc;lJECT NO: 002486 DATUM: EXISTING GRADE = 0.0' FIGURE: 4 ENGINEERING PROPERTIES ..
EQUIPMENT: HAND DUG ELEVATION: SEE MAP
DATE LOGGED: 12/18/00 DESCRIPTION: SEE MAP UCSC SAMPLES OTHER . . . . .
SOIL TYPE GEO.ATT. ,~i i
TOPSOIL/FILL
1 0-35" Dark brown, moist, medium dense, slighlly silly sand with small SW-SM
roollets.
2 SANDSTONE 35~40" Rust brown to brown, moist, dense slightly silly sandstone. SW-SM
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GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION: SURFACE SLOPE: 0% +-TREND: N/A .. ,
SILT
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0 \ CLAY I , , CONTAcr • -. FRACTURE SEEPAGE POCKE TS OF GRAVEL -, ROOTlET , . , lJUIK SAM''LE CEMUIfEO ZONE
1 G) ROOTlET -(8)' UEDDING
IC)' CONTACT , J)' JOINT · \ , (F)' FRACrURE , (CS) .. ClAY SEAM
2 \ UC -IJNCOUFU-.lEO COMPRESSION (TSF)
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PROJECT NAME: FARBER -LAS FLORES OEELOPMENT . LOGGED BY: EER TEST PIT NO: L
! PROJECT NO: 002486 DATUM: EXISTING GRADE = 0.0' FIGURE: S ENGINEERING PROPERTIES
I EQUIPMENT: HANO DUG ELEVATION: SEE MAP ...
DATE LQGGED: 12/18100 . DESCRIPTION: SEE MAP UCSC SAMPLES OTHER -.. " . '. .'
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1 0-34" Dark brown, dry, medium dense, slightly silty sand with small rootlets. SW-SM
SANDSTONE
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0 CLAY
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REFERENCES
1. California Department of Conservation, DMsion of Mines and Geology, Fault-Rupture
Zones-in California, Special. Publication 42, Revised 1990.
2. Greensfelder, A.W., 1974, Maximum Credible, Rock Acceleration from -Earthquakes, in
California: California Division' of Mines and Geology, Map Sheet 23-. .
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3. Hart, Michael, June 17, 1994, Geologic Investigption, 7505 Hillside Drive, La Jolla, CA,
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File No: 153,.94. ----
Engineering Design Group, Unpublished-In-House, Data.
Ploessel, M.A., and Siosson, ·J.E., 1974, Repeatable. High Grou~d-Acceleration from
Earthquakes: California Geology, Vol. 27-, No.9, P. 195-199t
State of California, Fault Map of California, Map· No: 1, Dated 1975.
State of California, Geologic Map of California, Map· No: 2; Oat~d-1977.
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These specifications are presented as general procedures and recommendatio.ns for
grading: and earthwork to· be utilized in conjunctio.n with the approved grading p.lans.
These . general earthwork and grading specifications area ,part. of the
recommendations contained in the geotechnical report and-shall be superseded by
the recommendations in the geotechnical report in the' case of conflict. Evaluations
performed by the consultant during the course of g.radinge may result in new
recommendations which could supersede these specifications or the
recommendations of the geotechnical report. It shall be the responsibility of the
contractor to read and understand these specifications, as wen as. the geotechnical
r.~.p0rt a!.!~ approved gr~~!ng _pl_~ns.
2.0 Earthwork Observation and Testing
Prior to the commencement of grading', a qualified-geotecnnical consultant snol;lld be'
employed for the purpose of observing earthwork procedures-and testing. the fills for' ,
conformance with the recommendations of the' geotechnical: re~ort and-these
specifications. It shall be the responsibility of the contracter to. assist the consultant
and keep him apprised of work schedules and cAanges'i at least 24 hour-so in advance,
so that he may schedule his personnel accordihgJy. No grading: operations should be
performed without the knowledge of the geotect:mical censultant. The contractor shall
not assume that the geotechnical censultant is aware of all grading operations.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to provide adequate equipment and
methods to accomplish the work in accordance with applicabl~' grading; codes and
agency ordinances" recommendations in'the geotechnical report, a'Ad:the apl=>Foved
grading plans not withstanding the testing and observation of the geotechnical
consultant. If, in the opinion-of the consultan~, unsatisfactory conditions, sucM as
unsuitable soil, poor moisture conditien, inadequate compaction, adverse weather,
etc .• are resulting. in a quality of work less than recommended-in the geetecAnical
report and the speCifications, the consultant will be empowered to reject the work arid
recommend that construction be stopped until the conditions; are rectified·. .
Maximum dry density tests used to evaluate the degree of compaction should be
performed in general accordance with the latest version of the American Society for
Testing and Materials test method ASTM 01557 .
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3.0 Preparation of Areas to be Filled
3.1 Clearing and Grubbing: Sufficient brush. vegetation, roots and all'other
deleterious material should be removed or properly disposed of in, a method
acceptable to the owner. design engineer, g.ovei"ning. agencies a'od the
geotechnical consultant.
The geotechnical consultant should evaluate the e~ent of'these removals
depending on specific site conditions. In g.ener-al. no· mor~ than 1 percent (by
volume) of the fill material should consist of thest; materials arid nesting, of
these materials should not be allowed.
3.2 Processing: The existifl9. g.r:.o.und which has been -,-.evaluated-" by the
geotechnical consultant to be satisfactory for support of fill. shol;Jtd be scarified
to a minimum' depth of. 6 inches. Existing ground which is not sa-tisfa'ctory
should be over-excavated as· sJl)ecified in th~ following: ~ection. Scarification .... ,.
should continue until the' soils are-b'r6ke'n~ down and free of large clay lu'mps or
clods and. until the working; surface is reasonably uniform. flat, and free of
uneven features which would inhibit uniform compaction.
3.3 Overexcavation: Soft, dry, org~nic-rich, spongy, higNy fractured, or otherwise
unsuitable ground, extending to such a· depth that surface processing cannot
adequately improve the condition', should be overexcavated down to-
competent ground, as evaluated by the geotechnical con~ulta.nt, For purposes.
of determining quantities of materials overexcavated', a: licensed land
surveyor/civil engineer should· be utilized:.
3.4 Moisture Conditioning: Overexcavated and processed soils should be waterecf,
dried-back, blended, and/or mixed, as necessary to attain a uniform moisture
content near optimum.
3.5 Recompaction: Overexcavated-and processed soils, which ha've bee'ri properly
mixed, screened of deleterious mater-ial, and. moisture-conditioned should be-
recompacted to a· minimum relative compaction of 90 percent·or as otherWise
recommended by the geotechnical consultant.
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3.6 Benching: VVhere 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 should be a minimum of 15 feet wide, at 'least 2 feet into competent
material as evaluated· by tAe geotecAoicai consultant. Other benches. should
be excavated into competent mater-ial as evaluated. by the' geotechnical
consultant. Ground sloping, flatter than 5·: 1 shou/d-be benched, or otherwise
overexcavated when recommended by the geotechnicar consultant.
3.7 Evaluation of Fill Areas: All areas to' receive fill, including. processed areas,; .
removal areas, and toe-of-fill benches., should ,be evaluated by the
geotechnical consultant prior to fill placement.
4.0 Fill Material
4.1 General: Material to' be placed as fm ~hou/d qe suffiti.ently f~ee o·f org.anic
matter and other deleteriol..Js. substances, and should be evalu·ated by the
geotechn,ical consultant prior too-placemer-l·t. SoJls of poor' gradation,
expansion, or strength characteristics sFlould be placed. as· recommeAded: by
the geotechnical consultant or mixed with-other soils, to achieve satisfactory fill
material.
4.2 Oversize: Oversize material, defined as rock or other irreducible material with
a maximum dimension greater than 6 inches, ,shOUld not be buried or placed
in fills, unless the location, materials, and disposal methods are' specificalfy
recommended by the geotechnical-constJltant. Oversize disposal operations
should be such-that nesting, of oversize-material does oot occur, and· such that
. the oversize material is. completely 'surrounded by compacted or densified fill.
Oversize material should not be placed within 10 feet vertically of finish grad'e,
within 2 feet of future utilities or underground construction, or within 15 feet
horizontally of slope faces, in a.ccordance with the attached detail.
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4.3 Import: If importing of fill material is required for grading-, the import material
should meet the requirements of Section 4.1. Sufficient time should be' gJven
to allow the geotechnical consultant to observe (and test, if necessary) the
proposed import materials.
5.0 Fill Placement and Compaction
5.1 Fill lifts: Fill material should be placed in areas' prepared and previously
evaluated to receive fill, in near-horizontal layers approximately 6 inches in
compacted thickness. Each layer should be spread evenly and thoroughly
mixed to attain uniformity of material and moisture throughout.
.. 5.2 Moisture Conditioning.: Fill soils should 'be watered, dried-back, biel1ded,
and/or mixed, ,as necessary to attain a uniform moisture' content n'ear optimum.
5.3 Compaction of Fill.:. After each layer has. been evegly spread, moisture-
conditioned, and mixed, it should be uniformly compacted to: not less than 90..
percent of maximum dry density (unless otherwise' specified-). Compaction "
equipment should be adequately sized and be' either specitica:Hy designed, for
soil compaction or of proven reliability,' to· efficiently aChieve the specified
degree and uniformity of compaction.
5.4 FiJI Slopes: Compacting. of slopes should be accompliShed, in addition to
norma~ compacting, procedures·, by backrolling of slop.es, with sheepsfoot rollers
at increments of 3: to 4 feet in fiJI" elevation g.ain, or by other methods producing'
satisfactory results. At the completion of grading" the'relative' compaction of
the till out to the slope face would be at least 90'percent.
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compaction of the fill soils should be p.erformed at the consultant'$ discretion
based on field conditions encountered. In general, the tests should be' taken
at approximate intervals of 2 feet in vertical rise andlor 1,000 cubic yards of
compacted-fill soils. In addition, on slope faces, as a guideline approximately
one test should, be taken· for each 5',000· square feet of slope face and/or.each
10 feet of vertical height of slope.-
Subdrain Instanation
Subdrain systems, if recommended, sMould be installed in areas· previously evaluated .
for suitability by the geotechnical consultant, to conform to· the' approximate alig.nment
and details shown on the plans or herein. The subdrain location or materials. should
not be changed or modified unless recommended by the geotechnical consultant
The consultant, however, may recommend cnangesin subdrain line' or g:rade
depending on conditions encountered. All subdrains shoUld be .surveyed by a
licensed lan-(j surveyor/civil engineer for line and· grade a·fter insta:llation. Sufficient
time shall be allowed for the survey:, prior to' commencement of filling. over 'the
subdrains.
Excavation
Excavations and cut slopes should be evaluated by a· repres~ntative of the
geotechnical consultant (as necessary) during grading. If directed by the g.eotechnical
consultant, further excavation, overexcavation, and-refilling of cut areas andlof
remedial grading of cut slopes (Le·., stability fills or slope buttresses} may be
recommended.
8.0 Quantity Determination
For purpos.es of determining. quantities of materials excavated during: g.rading andlor
determining the limits of overexcavation, a· licensed land surveyor/dvil engineer
should be utilized.
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& DRAINAGE
W~ER:PROOFING.
DETAIL
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FINAL WATERPROOFING SPECIFICATIONS & DETAILS TO. BE PROVIDED
BY PROJECT ARCHITECT
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INSTALLED PER MANUfACTURES
SPEClF1CA 110NS OVER t.lAS11C
WA TERPROOFING -HLM 5000
OR EQUIVALENT
MASTiC TO BE A?PUED TO TOP OF WALL
~ __ -MAsnc TYPE WATER PROOFING (HLM 5000 OR-EQUIV)
INSTALLED PER" MANUfACTURES -.
SPEClflCA nONS eSc PROTECTED WITH
BACKER BOARD (ABOVE MIRAORAIN) MASTIC NOT TO 8E
EXPOSED TO SUNUGHT
S'l'STEM
SOil BACKFlLL. COMPACTED TO 907-
RELATIVE COMPACTION .
PER REF'ERENCE #1
/ ~ PROPOSED SLOPE. 8ACKcur
\......PER OSHA STANDARDS
OR .PER AL TERN A T1VE SLOPING
PLAN. OR PER' APPROVED
SHORING PLAN
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APPROVED EOUIVALEN'j)
12-t.lIN. LAP
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GRAVEL
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PERFORATED PVC PIPE
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AS EVALUATED BY THE GEOTECHNICAL
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PROJECT NAME
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DRAWN BY:
SCAlE: 1-=1'-0"
ENGINEERI'NG
DESIGN GROUP
810 WEST LOS VA.LLEcrros BLVb~
SUITE "A"
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
(760) 752-7010 FAX (760) 752-7092 .
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area for lewl backfill design.
Filte., Material, 1" IilIX. crushed
agg~te, 4 cu. ft. per 4" dil.
drain or 1 cu. tt. per ft. of open
head joints.
4" dia. drain with 1/4" galv. wire-mesh
screen 8'· 0" on centers. or one row
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Mortar Of ca:t·in·placa concrltl 9" .12" block wall·
Finished· ground line .5 1/4"
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Top of footing
2" x 4" (nominal) key
CAP DETAil KEY· DETAIL
1.. All masonry rltaining walls shall be constructed with caP. key and
drainage dltails as shown hereon. .
2. 4" diamlter drain may be formed by placing a block on it's side •
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Walls Ir, to be used for dI. 100ding conditions shown for
.£eh tyPI Will. Design H shall not bl .xclld.d.
Footing Itty is requir.d .xcept as shown oth.rwise or wh.n
found unntetsnry by the Engin .. r.
Splcial footing design is required whlre foundation material
is uncapabl. of supporting' tal pressure listed. in table.
DESIGN DATA:
Reinforced. Concrete:
Fc • 1200 psi
Fs • 20.000 psi
Reinforced Masonry:
F'c .. 3000 psi
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F'm • SOO psi Fm· 200 psi
Fs ... 20.000 psi n:a 50
Earth .. 120 pet and Equivalent Fluid 1'ressure • 36 pst
per foot of height. Walls shown for 1 %: 1 unlimited
sipping surcharge ara design.d in accor~i!n~1 with _
Ranklin.'s formula for unlimitad sloping surcharge with
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REINFORCEMENT:
Int.rm.di~tl-grad •• n~~d -g~~d~: ~r ~il s'uel dejor~~tioil shall' . --"
conform. to ASTM A615, AS1S, AS17. Bars shall lap-40
diamet.rs; whera spliced. unless otherwise shown on the -plans. : .. -
Bends shall conform to thl Manual. of Standard Practica, A.C.I.
Backin9 for hooks is four diameters. All bar embedm.nts ara
clear dIstances to outsida of bar. Spacing for parallel bars is
cant.r to clnt.r of bars. .
MASONRY:
All reinforced masonry retaining walls shall b. constructed of
regular or light weight standard units conforming. to the
"Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction."
JOINT'S:
V.rtical control joinu· shill be pllCld It 32 foot intervals
maximum. Joinu shill.be designed to !I:Sist she .. and other Ilural forces while permitting 10ngiNdll mOY1ment.
V,rtiCli axpln:ion joinu shall b. placad It 96 toot inter-
vals maximum.
CONCRETE:
Footing concrete shall be 5S0-C-32S0, using B aggregate
when placing conditions permit.
BACKFILL:
No backfill material shall be plac.d against masonry retaining
walls until grout has relched design strength or until grout has
cured for a minimum of 28 days. Compaction of backfill
material by jening or ponding with water will not be plrmitted.
each lay.r of backfill shall be moistened as directed by the
engineer and thoroughly tamped, rolled or O'th.~ise compacted
until the relativ. compaction is not less thin 90%.
FENCING:
Safety fencing shill bl installed It the top of the wall as
required by thl agency.
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INSPECTIONS:
C,II for inspections as follows:
A. . Wh.n the footing has b •• n formid. with the st •• I ti.d
securely in final position, and is riady for the cpncr.t.
to b, placed.
B. Where cleanout holes are not provided·:
(1) After the blocks hiVe been laid up to a height of
4', or full h.ightfor walls up to '5~, with steel in
placa but before the grout is poured. and ••.••
(2) Atterthe first lift is properly grout.d, the blocks
hava b .. n laid up tp the top of the Will with ·the
suel tied securely in plac. but before the upper
lift is grout.d.
Where cleanout holes ara providad:
After the blocks have been laid up· to the top of
_ dI •. wall, with the steel .tied. securely in place, but
before grou ting.
C. Aft.r grouting is complat. and after roc~ or rubble wall
drains are in place bu~ bitore earth backfill is placed.
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CONCRETE GR()'UT AND MORTAR· MI*ES:
Concreti grout shall attain a minimum comp~ive strength of
2~OOO psi in 28 days. and mortar shall attain 1,800· psi· in· 28 days.
All ce/ls shall b. filled with grout. Rod or vibrate grout
within 10 minutes of pouring to iosure consolidatio". Bring
grout to· a point 2" from the, top of masonry units when
grouting of second lift is to be: continued at another time.
MORTAR KEY:
To insure proper bonding b.tween the footing and· the first
cpurse of block, a mortar key, shall beform.d by embedding
a flit 2 X 4 flush With and ~t the top of the freshly poured-
footing. Tha 2 X 4 should b~ .. removed after th.concrete has
started to harden (approximately 1 hour).
A mortar key may be omitted if the first. course of bloc~ is
set into the fresh, concrete when the footing is poured, 'and a
good bond is obtained •.
WAll DRAINS:
Wall drains shall be provided in accordance with Standard
Drawing C·S.
SOIL:
All footings shill extend at least 12 inches into undisturbed
natural soil or approved compacted fill. Soil should be dampen.d
prior to placing concrete' in-footings;
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TYPICAL SECTION
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NOTES
1. See Standard Drawings C·7 and C·S for
additional notlS and details.
2. Fill all block cells with grout.
PLAN
H-5'·4" Hz 3'· 8"
Horizontal reint. n.ot shown
1 112 : 1 sloping backfill or
250 pst. live load surcharge
TYPICAL SECTION
3' . 8" max.
ELEVATION
DIMENSIONS AND REINFORCING STEEL ,
H (max) S'·4'· 3'·8"
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(A) bars #4" 16"
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OVERBURDEN OR
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NOTE: Subdrain details and key wid,th recomm·endatio'ns to bee provided based-
on exposed sub-surface conditions
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GROUND SURJrACI
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SUBDRAIN
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UNSU·IT A8LE'
MA·TERIAL
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SUB:DR'AIN TRENCH DETAILS ~
3/4--,:,/2-CLEAN
GRAVEL (ift.3Ift. MIN.)
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PERFORATED
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DETAIL OF CANYON SUB'D:RAIN TERMINAL
OESIGN FINISH
GRAOE
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* IF CAL TRANS CLASS 2 PERMEAS·Lf .
MATERIAL IS USED· IN PLACE OF
3/.--1-112-GRAVEL, F1LTERFAS'RII
MAY BE D-ELETED'
SPECrFICATIONS FOR eALTAANS,
CLASS· 2' PERMEA8·I:.E MA TERrAL
u·s. Sta'ndard
Sieve S.ize
1"
3/4"
3/8"
No. 4
No. 8
No·.' 30
No. 50
No. 200
~ Pass·ina
100
90-100
40-100'
2'5-40
18-33
5-15
0-7
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Sand Equlvalent>75
Subdrain should be constructed only on competent material as evaluated· by the geotechnical
conaultant.· .
SU8DRAIN INSTALLATION Subdraln pipe should be Installed with perforations down as depleted.
At location. recommended by the geotechnical consultant, nonperlorated pipe should be InataUed.
SU8DAAIN TYPE-S'ubdraln type should be Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (A. B.S.), .polyvlnyl
Chloride (PVC) or approved eQuivalent. Class 125, SOA 32.5· sho.uld, be uaed for ,m."hnum
fill depth. of 35 feet. CI ... 200, SOR 21 ahould b. u •• d for m."lmum fill depth. of 100 f.et.
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STA ITY FILL I BUTTRE [}ETAI'L
FILTER' FABRIC
ENveLOPE (MIRAFI
1 "ON ,OR APPROVED
EQUIV ALENT) *
O,UT-LET PIPES-.. -9S NONPeRFO'RATEO· PIPE.
100' MAX. O.C. HO·RIZONTALLY.
30' MAX. o.c. VERTICALLY
SEE T-CONNECTION
o'eTAIL
S" MiNT
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PERFORATED
PIPE
4-MIN.
BEDDING
, SUB RAIN TRENCH DETAIL
S,EE SUBORAIN TRENCH
DETAIL
LOWES·r SIJ-BORAIN SHOULC
B,E SITUA TEl)' A S· L.,O-W AS-
POS-S'I,BLE TO AL.1.0.w
SUITABLE OUTLET--
PER FORAT'EO-
PIPE . ' -'" ',"'.",-' '''(£;' :'
CAP . NO'N-PERFO'R'ATEO' :
O'UTL.ET PIPE
T-CO,N-NECTION D·ETAIl,.
* IF CAL TRANS CL.ASS ~ PERMEABLE
MATERI,AL, IS. usee IN PLAce OF
3/4--1-1/2-GRAVEL, F·ILTER FABRIC
MA Y BE DELETeD
SPECIFICATIONS F·OR· CAL,TRANS
CLASS 2 PERMEABLE MA TERrAL
U'. S. Stan'dard
Sfeve Siz'e : Passing
1" lOa'
3/4" 90-100
3/8" 40-100
No. 4 25'-40
No. 8 18-31
Na. 30 5-15
No. 500-7
No. 200 0-3-
Sand Equivalent>75
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m.~ be changed by the geotechnical consultant based on field conditions.
SU80RAIN INSTALLATION-Subdraln pipe should be Installed with perforation,. dow·n a. depleted.
At location. recommended by the geotechnical consultant. nonpedorated pipe should be Installed
SUBORAIN TYPe-Subdraln type .hould be Acrylon trlle Butadiene Styrene (A.B.S.), Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC) or approved equivalent. Cia •• 125, SOR 32.5 .hould b .• u •• d for maximum fill dep,tha of ~5 fe.t.
Cia •• 200, SDR 21 .hould be u.ed for maximum fill deptha of 1-00' f.et.
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EX-IS-TING
GROUND SURFACE
EV AND B·ENCHING·
PROJECT 1 TO 1 LINE
FILL-OVER-CUT SLOPE
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MIN. BEHCH O~~fH (KEY)
CUT SLOPE
(TO BE EXCAVATED
PRIOR TO FILL
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UNSUITABLE,
MATERIAL -
PLACEMENT) / />
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PRIOR TO, FIl.l.
PROJECT 1 TO-1
LINE FROM TOE
OF SLOPE TO
COMPETENT
MATERIAL
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PIHUSH ~.ADe
GRANULAR SOIL (S.E.~ 30)-TO BE
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'TYPICAL PRO·FIL'E ALONG WINDROW
t) Rock with maximum dimensions greater than e inches should-not be.-used-within 10 feet
vertically of finish grade (or 2 feet below depth of lowest utility wh-ichever is greater).
and 15, feet ho'rizontal1y of slope faces.
2) Rocks with maximum dimensions greate,r than 4 feet should not be utilized in' 'fills. i
granular so-il, and fill placement should be observed by the; 3) Rock placement. flooding of
geotechnical 'consultant. -
4) Maximum size and spacing Width of windrow should, not exceed 4 feet. Wind,rows should
verti'caIJy (as depicted).
of windrows should be in accordance with the above details be sta_gg ered
5) 'Rock should be placed, in excavated· trenches. GranularsoiJ (S.E. grea'ter tha-n· or equ·aJ
to 30) should be flooded in the windrow to completely fill voids ~round and b'eneath
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LABORATORY TESTING PROCEDURES
Direct Shear Test Direct shear tests are performed on remolded and/or relatively undisturbed
samples which are soaked for a. fTlinimum of 24 hours prior to testing~ After transferring the
saniple to the shearbox, and reloading, pore pressures are allowed to dissipated for a period of
approximately 1 hour prior to appJicatiqn of $hearing. force .. The samples are sheared: in a-motOr'":
driven,'strairi contro'IIed, direct-shear testing apparatus. After a travel of approximatel~ 1/4 inch,
the motor is stopped and the sample is allowed-to "r~lax" for approximately 15· minutes. Where
. applicable, tne "relaxed" and "peak" shear values are recorded. It is, antiCipated-that, in a majority --.
... of sa~ple~ Je~ted:. th~.1 ~ minutes, relaxing of the_'sampte_ is swffid.ent. to-allow dissipation. of pore'
pressures set up due to application of the shearing force. The relaxed values are therefore
judged to be good estimations of effective strength parameters·.
Expansion Index T.ests: The expansion potential' of representative samples,is.evaluate.d by the
Expansion Index Test, U.S.C. Standard No, 29-2. Specimens are molded under a 'givef.l
compactive energy to-approximate~~ the optimum moisture conter;tt and-apprOximately 50 percer:lt
saturation. The prepared 1-inch thick by 4-incM·diameter specimeAs are' Io.aded-to· an equivalent
144 psf surcharge and are inundated with tap water for 24 hours or until volumetric eqUilibrium
is reached.
Classification Tests: Typical materials were subjected to mechanical' gtain-size ar:lalysis, by
wet sieving from U.S. Standard brass screens, (ASTM D422-65-)~ Hydrometer ana~yses were'
performed where appreciable quantities of fines were encountered. The data-~as evaluated in
determining. the classification of the materials. The grain-size distributiolJ cu!"e~·are· pres~nted-
, in the test data and the Unified' Soil'Classification is presented, in both the test" datci::-andthe boring
logs.