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Ge al, Inc.
Januaiy 17, 2014 Project No.: 12043-01
Ms. April Tornillo
Taylor Morrison
8105 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 1450
Irvine, California 92618
Subject: As-Graded Geotechnical Report of Rough Grading and construction Operations for the
Proposed La Costa Town center Residential Development, Carlsbad, California.
In accordance with your request and authorization, LGC Geotechnical, Inc., has provided on-call geotechnical
observation and testing services during grading operations within the proposed La Costa Town Center
Residential Development in the city of Carlsbad, California. This report summarizes our geotechnical
observations, recommendations, and field and laboratory test results during the subject grading operations.
Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We appreciate
this opportunity to be of service.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Site Description and Project Background...................................................................................1
2.0 SUMMARY OF ROUGH GRADING OPERATIONS .........................................................................2
2.1 Site Preparation and Removals...................................................................................................2
2.2 Over-excavation .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Fill Placement ............................................................................................................................ 2
2.4 Field Density Testing.................................................................................................................2
2.5 Laboratory Testing ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSIONS ....................................................................................... 4
3.1 Foundation Recommendations .................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Soil Corrosivity to Concrete and Metal ................................................. .. .................................... 4
4.0 LIMITATIONS .....................................................................................................................................
LIST OF ILL US TRA TIONS & APPENDICES
Figures
Figure 1 - Site Location Map (Rear of Text)
Figure 2 - Geotechnical Map (Rear of Text)
Appendices
Appendix A - References
Appendix B - Explanation & Summary of Field Density Test Results
Appendix C - Laboratory Testing Procedures and Test Results
Project No. 12043-01 i January 17, 2014
1.0 INTRODUCTION
In accordance with your request and authorization, LGC Geotechnical has provided on-call geotechnical
observation and testing services during rough grading operations located at the proposed La Costa Town
Center Residential Development in the city of Carlsbad, California (refer to Figure 1). In addition, LGC
Geotechnical has prepared an as-graded report of the rough grading that summarizes our geotechnical
observations, geologic mapping, field and laboratory test results, review of previously prepared geotechnical
reports, and the geotechnical conditions encountered during the rough grading operations within the subject
project site.
The as-graded geotechnical conditions, including removal bottom elevations, over-excavation elevations, fill
limits across the site, and approximate field density test locations are shown on the Geotechnical Map (Figure
2). Field density test results are summarized in Appendix B and laboratory test results are summarized in
Appendix C.
1.1 Site Description and Project Backmand
The proposed project is located north of Rancho Santa Fe Road, southeast of Old Rancho Santa Fe
Road, and west of Paseo Lupino in Carlsbad, California (Figure 1 - Site Location Map). The subject
area was originally rough graded in 2004 under the observation and testing of Southern California Soil
and Testing (SCS&T, 2012). The grading consisted of excavating (i.e., cutting) the eastern portion of
the site and placement of fill in the western portion of the site. Up to approximately 55 feet of fill was
placed in the western portion of the site, while cut excavations extended up to approximately 31 feet
below the previous existing grade at the eastern portion of the site. An over-excavation of the
previously proposed building pads and parking area cut portion was performed into the underlying
meta-volcanic rock and replaced with capping fill material of less than 6 inches in diameter. Previously
proposed building pads were over-excavated 2 to 7 feet below ground surface and previously proposed
parking areas were over-excavated to a minimum of 10 feet below ground surface and replaced with
documented fill. Remedial grading consisted of the removal of topsoil, alluvium, and existing fill up to
a depth of 25 feet below previous existing grades. In the southwestern portion of the site, previous
existing fills that were associated with grading and construction of Rancho Santa Fe Road were left-in-
place.
Based on our review of the current grading plans and improvements for the project prepared by
Latitude 33, (Latitude 33, 2013a & b), we understand the proposed development will include
construction of 32 single-family residential buildings and associated improvements including
roadways, building patios, driveways, parking areas, concrete flatwork, underground utilities,
landscaping, etc.
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2.0 SUMMARY OF ROUGH GRADING OPERATIONS
The subject rough grading of the proposed La Costa Residential Development began in December 2013 and
was essentially complete in January 2014. Rough grading operations included: 1) removal of the upper 1 to 2
feet of existing fill; 2) the placement of compacted fill soils; and 3) over-excavation of shallow meta-
volcanic rock.
2.1 Site Preparation and Removals
Prior to grading, the areas of proposed development were stripped of heavy vegetation and debris that
was subsequently disposed of off-site. In general, the existing upper 1 to 2 feet of the
disturbed/weathered fill was removed within the grading limits. Site preparations were performed in
general accordance with the recommendations of the referenced geotechnical reports and
recommendations provided during the grading operations.
2.2 Over-excavation
The presence of shallow underlying meta-volcanic rock resulted in the need for over-excavation in
some areas within the limits of grading (refer to Figure 2). Where excavation of the rock was
performed, the removed bottom elevation was surveyed by the project surveyors and certified to be
below footing grades.
2.3 Fill Placement
After processing the areas to receive fill, native and imported soils were generally spread in 6- to 10-
inch lifts, moisture-conditioned as needed to attain a near-optimum moisture content, and compacted.
Compaction was achieved by use of heavy-duty construction equipment. Areas of fill in which field
density tests indicated less than 90 percent relative compaction, or the soils exhibited non-uniformity
and/or showed an inadequate or excessive moisture content, were reworked, recompacted, and retested
until a minimum 90 percent relative compaction and near-optimum moisture content was achieved.
2.4 Field Density Testing
Field density tests were performed during the rough grading operations in accordance with the
Nuclear-Gauge Method (ASTM Test Method D6938). The results of the field density tests performed
are summarized in Appendix B. Based on our testing, fill materials were compacted at least 90
percent of the maximum dry density in accordance with ASTM Test Method Dl 557. Field density
tests were performed on a periodic and random nature in general accordance with the current
standard of care in the industry to form an opinion of the work performed. It is ultimately the
contractor's responsibility to ensure that all work is performed to the applicable codes and
specifications. Variations in relative compaction and moisture content should be expected from
results documented herein.
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2.5 Laboratory Tesli,w
Representative soil samples were tested for maximum dry density and optimum moisture content in
accordance with ASTM Test Method D1557 and for expansion potential in accordance with ASTM
Test Method D4829. In addition, representative soil samples were tested for chlorides (CTM 422),
sulfates (CTM 417), and pH and resistivity (CTM 463). The laboratory test results are presented in
Appendix C.
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3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results of our periodic testing and observation, recent grading operations in the proposed La
Costa Residential Development were performed in general accordance with the project requirements,
geotechnical recommendations made during construction, and the City of Carlsbad Grading and Excavation
Code. It is our professional opinion that the subject grading is suitable for its intended use from a
geotechnical viewpoint. In addition, it is our professional opinion that the design recommendations provided
in the previous geotechnical report are valid and geotechnically sufficient (Leighton and Associates, 2012).
3.1 Foundation Recommendations
Foundations and slabs should be designed as Category III (Leighton and Associates 2012) and in
accordance with the parameters provided in the Foundation Plans (JD Reinforcing Company 2013).
These recommendations assume that the soils encountered within 5 feet of pad grade have a medium to
high expansion potential (i.e. an expansion index less than 130) for expansion and a differential fill
thickness of less than 15 feet.
3.2 Soil Corrosivitv to Concrete and Metal
Although not corrosion engineers (LGC Geotechnical is not a corrosion consultant), several
governing agencies in Southern California require the geotechnical consultant to determine the
corrosion potential of soils to buried concrete and metal facilities. We therefore present the results of
our testing with regard to corrosion for the use of the client and other consultants, as they determine
necessary.
Based on Caltrans Corrosion Guidelines, soils are considered corrosive if the pH is 5.5 or less, or the
chloride concentration is 500 ppm or greater, or the sulfate concentration is 2,000 ppm or greater.
Based on isolated testing of the site, the near surface soils have a severity categorization of "Si" per
AC! 318, Table 4.2.1 with respect to sulfates. At minimum, concrete in direct contact with the onsite
soils can be designed according to AC! 318, section 4.3 using the "Si" sulfate classification.
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4.0 LIMITATIONS
Our services were performed using the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar
circumstances, by reputable engineers and geologists practicing in this or similar localities. No other warranty,
expressed or implied, is made as to the conclusions and professional advice included in this report. The samples
taken and submitted for laboratory testing, the observations made and the in-situ field testing performed are
believed representative of the entire project; however, soil and geologic conditions revealed by excavation may
be different than our preliminary findings. If this occurs, the changed conditions must be evaluated by the
project soils engineer and geologist and design(s) adjusted as required or alternate design(s) recommended.
This report is issued with the understanding that it is the responsibility of the owner, or of his/her
representative, to ensure that the information and recommendations contained herein are brought to the
attention of the designer and/or project engineer and incorporated into the plans, and the necessary steps are
taken to see that the contractor and/or subcontractor properly implements the recommendations in the field.
The contractor and/or subcontractor should notify the owner if they consider any of the recommendations
presented herein to be unsafe.
The findings of this report are valid as of the present date. However, changes in the conditions of a property
can and do occur with the passage of time, whether they be due to natural processes or the works of man on
this or adjacent properties. Therefore, the findings, conclusions, and recommendations presented in this
report can be relied upon only if LGC Geotechnical 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.
In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate standards may occur, whether they result from legislation or
the broadening of knowledge. Accordingly, the findings of this report may be invalidated wholly or partially
by changes outside our control. Therefore, this report is subject to review and modification, and should not
be relied upon after a period of 3 years.
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CIVIL ENGINEER:
Lattitude 33 Planning and Engineering
5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 650
San Diego, CA 92121
PROJECT NAME La Costa Town Center
PROJECT NO. 12043-01
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DATE I January 2014
Appendix A
References
A PPENDJX A
References
ID Reinforcing Company, 2013, Post-Tension Foundation Plans for La Costa Residential, Sheets 1 through 9,
dated October 2, 2013.
Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering, 2013a, Grading and Erosion Control Plans for La Costa Residential,
Sheets I through 12, dated January 30, 2013.
2013b, Improvement Plans for La Costa Residential, Sheets I through 12, dated January 30, 2013.
Leighton and Associates, Inc., 2012, Geotechnical Update and Addendum to Geotechnical Investigation
Proposed La Costa Town Center Residential Development Carlsbad, California, Project No. 042631-
001, dated, November 16, 2012.
Southern California Soil & Testing, Inc., 2012, Update Geotechnical Investigation, La Costa Town Square,
North Residential Development, Carlsbad California, dated January 3, 2012.
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Appendix B
Explanation &Summary of Field Density Test Results
A PPENDIX B
Explanation & Summary of Field Density Test Results
Test No. Test of
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Test No.
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Test of
Prefix Test of Abbreviations Prefix Test of Abbreviations
(none) GRADING
Natural Ground NG (SG) SUBGRADE
Original Ground OG (AB) AGGREGATE BASE
Existing Fill EF (CB) CEMENT TREATED BASE
Compacted Fill CF (PB) PROCESSED BASE
Slope Face SF (AC) ASPHALT CONCRETE
Finish Grade FG
SEWER Curb C
(SD) STORM DRAIN Gutter G
(AD) AREA DRAIN Curb and Gutter CG
(W) DOMESTIC WATER Cross Gutter XG
(RC) RECLAIMED WATER Street ST
(SB) SIJBDRAIN Sidewalk SW
(G) GAS Driveway DR
(E) ELECTRICAL Driveway Approach DA
TELEPHONE Parking Lot PL
JOINT UTILITY Electric Box Pad EB
(I) IRRIGATION
House Connection HC
Bedding Material B
Shading Sand S
Main Backfill M
Lateral Backfill L
Crossing X
Manhole MH
Hydrant Lateral HL
Catch Basin CB
Riser R
Invert I
Check Valve CV
Meter Box MB
Junction Box JB
(RW) RETAINING WALL (P) PRESOAKING
(CW) CRIB WALL
(LW) LOFFELL WALL Moisture Content M
(SF) STRUCT FOOTING
Footing Bottom F
Backfill B
Wall Cell C
(IT) INTERIOR TRENCH
Plumbing P
Electrical E
N represents nuclear gauge tests that were performed in general accordance with most recent version of ASTM Test Method D6938.
ISA represents first retest of Test No. 15
"O/FG/SG" in Test Elevation Column represents test was taken at the ground surface (e.g. finish grade or subgrade)
"- I" in Test Elevation Column represents test was taken one foot below the ground surface.
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Appendix B (Cont'd)
Explanation and Sum,narp of Field Density Tests
Prefix
Test
No.
Test
Method
Test
Date
Test
of
Tech
Initials
Approximate
Test
Location
Approx.
Test Elevation
(ft)
Soil
Dry Density
(pci)
Field I Max
Moisture
Content (%)
Field I Optimum
Relative
Compaction
(%) Remarks
Compacted Fill
CF - - N 12/10/2013 CF TTP LOT 21 -4' 19 99.1 103.8 23.0 19.0 95
CF _2_ N 12/10/2013 CF TIP L0123 -3' 19 101.3 103.8 22.0 19.0 98
CF 3 N 12/10/2013 CF TIP LOT 26 -3' 19 98.2 103.8 19.9 19.0 95
CF 14= N 12/11/2013 CF TIP LOT 27 -2' 16 108.2 118.0 14.0 12.0 92
CF 5 N 12/11/2013 CF TIP LOT 25 -2' 16 107.7 18.0 - 13.8 12.0 91
CF 1 6 N 12/11/2013 CF TTP LOT 22 -1' 17 105.4 1 112.0 14.2 11.0 94
CF 7 N 12/12/2013 CF TIP LOT 11 -1' 16 109.1 118.0 13.6 12.0 92
CF - 8 N 12/12/2013 CF TIP LOT 13 -1' 16 108.0 118.0 12.7 12.0 92
CF 9 N 12/12/2013 CF TTP LOT 16 -1' 16 110.5 118.0 13.2 12.0 94
CF 10 N 12/12/2013 CF TIP LOT 19 -1' 16 107.9 118.0 14.1 12.0 91
CF 11 N 12/13/2013 CF TTP LOT 3 -2' 17 107.7 112.0 13.8 11.0 96
CF 12 N 12/13/2013 CF TTP LOT 5 -2' 17 110.1 112.0 14.0 11.0 98
CF 13 N 12/13/2013 CF TTP LOT 2 -3' 17 108.3 112.0 13.6 11.0 97
CF 14 N 12/13/2013 CF TTP LOT 1 -1' 17 107.6 112.0 13.2 11.0 96
CF 15 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT I FG 17 103.2 112.0 12.7 11.0 92
CF 16 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 2 FG 17 102.1 112.0 11.9 11.0 91
CF 17 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 3 FG 17 105.5 112.0 11.8 11.0 94
CF 18 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 4 FG 17 104.3 112.0 12.0 11.0 93
CF 19 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 5 FG 17 102.2 112.0 11.7 11.0 91
CF 20 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 6 FG 16 113.4 118.0 11.9 12.0 96
CF 21 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT FG 16 115.0 118.0 12.3 12.0 97
CF 22 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 8 FO 17 105.6 112.0 11.1 11.0 94
CF 23 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 9 FG 17 110.0 112.0 10.9 11.0 98
CF 24 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 10 FO 17 102.6 112.0 11.4 11.0 92
CF 25 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 11 FG 17 103.0 112.0 11.3 11.0 92
CF 26 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 12 FG 17 104.8 112.0 11.8 11.0 94
CF 27 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 13 FG 17 105.1 12.0 - 12.1 11.0 94
CF 28 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 14 FG 17 102.2 112.0 11.6 11.0 91
CF 29 N 10/2014 CF TTP LOT 15 FG 17 106.7 112.0 10.9 11.0 95
CF 30 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 16 FG 17 105.1 112.0 11.2 11.0 94
CF 31 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 17 FG 17 103.3 112.0 11.5 11.0 92
CF 32 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 18 FG 17 104.0 112.0 11.5 11.0 93
CF 33 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 19 FO 17 106.2 112.0 12.0 11.0 95
CF 34 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 20 FG 17 105.9 112.0 11.2 11.0 95
CF 35 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 21 FG 17 105.3 112.0 11.3 11.0 94
CF 36 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 22 FG 17 103.5 112.0 11.7 11.0 92
CF 37 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP L0123 FG 17 104.1 112.0 11.9 11.0 93
CF 38 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 24 FO 17 102.1 112.0 12.1 11.0 91
CF 39 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP LOT 25 FG 17 103.3 112.0 11.4 11.0 92
CF 40 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 26 FG 17 106.4 112.0 11.5 11.0 95
CF 41 N 1/7/2014 CF TIP L0127 FG 17 108.1 112.0 11.7 11.0 97
CF 42 N 1/7/2014 CF TTP LOT 28 FG 17 104.5 112.0 1 10.8 11.0 93
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Relative
Compaction
(%) Remarks
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.0 95
.0 93
.0 94
Appendix C
Laboratory Testing Procedures and Test Results
APPENDIX C
Laboratory Testing Procedures and Test Results
The laboratory testing program was directed towards providing quantitative data relating to the relevant
engineering properties of the soils. Samples considered representative of site conditions were tested in
general accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) procedure and/or California
Test Methods (CTM), where applicable. The following summary is a brief outline of the test type and a table
summarizing the test results.
Expansion Index: The expansion potential of selected samples was evaluated by the Expansion Index Test per
ASTM D4829.
Sample
Location
Expansion
Index
Expansion
Potential*
B-i 65 Medium
B-2 76 Medium
B-3 88 Medium
Per ASTM D4829
Soluble Sulfates: The soluble sulfate contents of selected samples were determined by standard geochemical
methods (CTM 417). The soluble sulfate content is used to determine the appropriate cement type and
maximum water-cement ratios. The test results are presented in the table below.
Sample Location Sulfate Content, ppm
B-i 1118
B-2 1267
B-3 463
Chloride Content: Chloride content was tested in accordance with CTM 422. The results are presented
below.
Sample Location Chloride Content, ppm
B-i 472
B-2 387
B-3 83
Project No. 12043-01 C-i January 17, 2014
Laboratory Compaction: The maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of typical materials were
determined in accordance with ASTM D1557. The results of these tests are presented in the table below.
Sample
Location
. Sample Description
Maximum
Dry Density
(pci)
Optimum
Moisture Content
(%)
1* Reddish Brown Silty Sand 126.2 8.9
2* Reddish Brown Silty Sand with 5% Rock 127.7 8.5
3* Reddish Brown Silty Sand with 10% Rock 129.3 8.1
4* Reddish Brown Silty Sand with 15% Rock 131.0 7.8
5* Reddish Brown Silty Sand with 20% Rock 132.6 7.4
6* Reddish Brown Silty Sand with 25% Rock 134.3 7.0
7* Reddish Brown Silty Sand with 30% Rock 136.4 6.6
8* Brown Silty Sand with Rock 129.5 8.1
9* Brown Silty Sand with Rock with 5% Rock 131.0 7.8
10* Brown Silty Sand with Rock with 10% Rock 132.5 7.4
11* Brown Silty Sand with Rock with 15% Rock 134.0 7.1
12* Brown Silty Sand with Rock with 20% Rock 135.6 6.7
13* Brown Silty Sand with Rock with 25% Rock 137.2 6.4
14* Brown Silty Sand with Rock with 30% Rock 139.1 6.0
15* Light Brown Silty Sand 120.5 7.3
16* Light Tan to White Silty Sand 118.0 12.0
17* Tan to Brown Silty Sand! Sandy Silt with
Clay 112.0 11.0
18* Brown Silty Sand with Clay 121.8 9.5
19* Tan Clayey to Sandy Silt 103.8 19.0
B-i Yellowish Brown Clayey Sand 121.0 11.0
B-2 Olive Brown Sandy Clay 111.0 16.5
*As reported by others (Leighton and Associates 2012)
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Minimum Resistivity and pH Tests: Minimum resistivity and pH tests were performed in general accordance
with CTM 643 and standard geochemica! methods. The electrical resistivity of a soil is a measure of its
resistance to the flow of electrical current. The results are presented in the table below.
Sample Location pH Minimum Resistivity (ohms-cm)
B-I 7.8 402
B-2 6.2 385
B-3 7.2 390
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Location Sample
No. Depth (ft)
Molding
Moisture
Content (%)
Initial Dry
Density (pcf)
Final
Moisture
Content (%)
Expansion
Index
Expansion
Classification1
Carlsbad B-i - 9.3 112.9 23.9 65 Medium
Carlsbad B-2 - 9.5 110.0 25.7 76 Medium
Carlsbad B-3 - 11.9 107.6 27.5 88 Medium
Per ASTM D4829-08a
Project Number: 12043-01
EXPANSION INDEX Date: Dec-13
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Project Number: 12043-01
Date: Nov-13
Carlsbad Ranch Santa Fe Road
Maximum Maximum Optimum Optimum
Location: Location: Sample No.: Sample No.: Depth (ft) Depth (ft) Sample Description Sample Description Dry Density Dry Density Moisture Moisture
(pcf) (pcf) Content (%) Content (%)
Carlsbad Carlsbad B-I B-I - - Yellowish Brown Clayey Fine SAND Yellowish Brown Clayey Fine SAND 121.0 121.0 11.0 11.0
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Project Number: 12043-01
Date: Dec-13
Carlsbad Ranch Santa Fe Road
Maximum Maximum Optimum Optimum
Location: Location: Sample No.: Sample No.: Depth (ft) Depth (ft) Sample Description Sample Description Dry Density Dry Density Moisture Moisture
(pcf) (pcf) Content (%) Content (%)
Carlsbad Carlsbad B-2 B-2 - - Olive Brown Sandy CLAY Olive Brown Sandy CLAY 111.0 111.0 16.5 16.5
TESTS for SULFATE CONTENT
CHLORIDE CONTENT and pH of SOILS
Project Name: Carlsbad Tested By : GEB/ACS Date: 12/05/13
Project No. : 12043-01 Data Input By: 3. Ward Date: 12/13/13
Boring No. N/A N/A N/A
Sample No. 1 2 3
Sample Depth (ft) N/A N/A N/A
Soil Identification: Olive yellow
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Olive brown
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Olive brown
(CL)s
Wet Weight of Soil + Container (g) 191.60 198.10 183.90
Dry Weight of Soil + Container (g) 188.50 195.70 179.90
Weight of Container (g) 61.40 68.10 53.80
Moisture Content (%) 2.44 1.88 3.17
Weight of Soaked Soil (g) 100.20 100.10 100.00
SULFATE CONTENT, DOT California Test 417, Part II
Beaker No. 17 41 33
Crucible No. 29 6 23
Furnace Temperature (°C) 860 860 860
Time In/Time Out 10:15/11:00 10:15/11:00 10:15/11:00
Duration of Combustion (mm) 45 45 45
Wt. of Crucible + Residue (g) 20.7724 23.3725 18.4325
Wt. of Crucible (g) 20.7459 23.3423 18.4216
Wt. of Residue (g) (A) 0.0265 0.0302 0.0109
PPM of Sulfate (A)x41150 1090.48 1242.73 448.53
PPM of Sulfate, Dry Weight Basis 1118 1267 463
CHLORIDE CONTENT, DOT California Test 422
ml of Extract For Titration (B) 15 15 15
ml of AgNO3 Soln. Used in Titration (C) 2.5 2.1 0.6
PPM of Chloride (C -0.2) * 100 * 30 / B 460 380 80
PPM of Chloride, Dry Wt. Basis 472 387 83
pH TEST, DOT California Test 532/643
pH Value 7.75 6.16 7.20
Temperature °C 21.2 20.8 19.9
SOIL RESISTIVITY TEST
DOT CA TEST 532 / 643
Project Name: Carlsbad Tested By: G. Berdy Date: 12/11/13
Project No. : 12043-01 Data Input By: J. Ward Date: 12/13/13
Boring No.: N/A Depth (ft.): N/A
Sample No. : 1
Soil Identification:* Olive yellow s(CL)
*California Test 643 requires soil specimens to consist only of portions of samples passing through the No. 8 us Standard Sieve before resistivity
testina. Therefore, this test method may not be reoresentative for coarser materials.
Adjusted Water Resistance Soil Specimen Added (ml) Moisture Reading Resistivity No. (Wa) Content (ohm) (ohm-cm) (MC)
1 40 33.96 450 450-
2 50 41.84 410 410
3 60 49.72 410 410
4 1 70 1 57.60 1 500 1 500
Moisture Content (%) (MCi) 2.44
Wet Wt. of Soil + Cont. (g) 191.60
Dry Wt. of Soil +Cont. (g) 188.50
Wt. of Container (g) 61.40
Container No.
Initial Soil Wt. (g) (Wt) 130.00
Box Constant 1.000
MC =(((1+Mci/100)x(Wa/Wt+ 1))-1)x100
Mm. Resistivity
(ohm-cm)
Moisture Content
(%)
Sulfate Content
(ppm)
Chloride Content
(ppm)
Soil pH
pH Temp. (°c)
DOT CA Test 532 / 643 DOT CA Test 417 Part II DOT CA Test 422 DOT CA Test 532 / 643
402 46.5 1118 472 7.75 21.2
520
500
480
E
460
> 440
U)
U)
420
0
U)
400
380 4-
30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0 55.0 60.0
Moisture Content (%)
SOIL RESISTIVITY TEST
DOT CA TEST 532 / 643
Project Name: Carlsbad Tested By: G. Berdy Date: 12/11/13
Project No. : 12043-01 Data Input By: J. Ward Date:12/13/13
Boring No.: N/A Depth (ft.) : N/A
Sample No. : 2
Soil Identification:* Olive brown (CL)s
*California Test 643 requires soil specimens to consist only of portions of samples passing through the No. 8 US Standard Sieve before resistivity
testinq. Therefore, this test method may not be rerresentative for coarser materials.
Adjusted
Specimen Water Moisture Resistance Soil
Added (ml) Reading Resistivity No. (Wa) Content (ohm) (ohm-cm) (MC)
1 30 25.39 620 620
2 40 33.23 480 480
3 50 41.07 390 390
4 60 48.90 400 400
5
Moisture Content (%) (MCi) 1.88
Wet Wt. of Soil + Cont. (g) 198.10
Dry Wt. of Soil + Cont. (g) 195.70
Wt. of Container (g) 68.10
Container No.
Initial Soil Wt. (g) (Wt) 130.00
Box Constant 1.000
MC =(((1+Mci/100)x(Wa/Wt+ 1))-1)x100
Mm. Resistivity
(ohm-cm)
Moisture Content
(%)
Sulfate Content
(ppm)
Chloride Content
(ppm)
Soil pH
pH I Temp. (°C)
DOT CA Test 532 / 643 DOT CA Test 417 Part H DOT CA Test 422 DOT CA Test 532 / 643
385 43.0 1267 387 6.16 20.8
650
600
550
9
E
0
500
>
U,
450
0
U)
400
350 -I-
20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0 55.0
Moisture Content (%)
SOIL RESISTIVITY TEST
DOT CA TEST 532 I 643
Project Name: Carlsbad Tested By: G. Berdy Date: 12/11/13
Project No. : 12043-01 Data Input By: J.Ward Date:12/13/13
Boring No.: N/A Depth (ft.) : N/A
Sample No. : 3
Soil Identification:* Olive brown (CL)s
*California Test 643 requires soil specimens to consist only of portions of samples passing through the No. 8 Us Standard Sieve before resistivity
testing. Therefore, this test method may not be representative for coarser materials.
U
Adjusted Water Resistance Soil Specimen Added (ml) Moisture Reading Resistivity No. (Wa) Content (ohm) (ohm-cm) (MC)
1 40 34.92 500 500
2 50 42.85 440 440
3 60 50.79 390 390
4 70 58.73 470 470
5
Moisture Content (%) (MCi) 3.17
Wet Wt. of Soil + Cont. (g) 183.90
Dry Wt. of Soil + Cont. (g) 179.90
Wt. of Container (g) 53.80
Container No.
Initial Soil Wt. (g) (Wt) 130.00
Box Constant 1.000
MC =(((1+Mci/100)x(Wa/Wt+1))-1)x100
Mm. Resistivity
(ohm-cm)
Moisture Content
(%)
Sulfate Content
(ppm)
Chloride Content
(ppm)
Soil pH
pH Temp. (°c)
DOT CA Test 532 / 643 DOT CA Test 417 Part II DOT CA Test 422 DOT CA Test 532 / 643
390 50.3 463 83 1 7.20 19.9
520
500
480
E
460
> 440
U,
U, 0
420
0 Cl)
400
380 -I-
30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0 55.0 60.0 65.0
Moisture Content (%)