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SOIL INVESTIGATION FOR THE PROPOSED
RANCHO AGUA HEDIONDA -63 ACRE SITE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
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Post Office Box 1207
San Clemente, California 92672
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WO'OOHARD-GIZIENSKI & ASSOCIATES
Consulting Soil and Foundation Engineers and Geologists
(An Affiliate of Woodward-Clyde Consultants)
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TRANSMITTAL LETTER
SCOPE
FIELD INVESTIGATION
LABORATORY TESTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS -
SITE, SOIL AND GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
Topography and Surface Features
Description of Soil and Geologic Units
Overburden Soils
Quaternary Alluvial Deposits
Quaternary Terrace Deposits
Tertiary Marine Sediments
Geologic Structure
Mineral Resources
Ground Water
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
LIMITATIONS
. FIGURE 1 -SITE PLAN
FIGURE 2 -LOG OF TEST BORING 1
FIGURE 3 -LOG OF TEST BORING 2
FIGURE 4 -LOG OF TEST BORING 2
FIGURE 5 -LOG OF TEST BORING 3
FIGURE 6 -LOG OF TEST BORING 3
FIGURE 7 -LOG OF TEST BORING 4
FIGURE 8 -LOG OF TEST BORING 4
FIGURE 9 -LOG OF TEST BORING 5
FIGURE 10 -LOG OF TEST BORING 6
FIGURE 11 -LOGS OF TEST BORINGS 7 AND 8
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FIGURE 12 -LOG OF TEST BORING 9
FIGURE 13 -LOG OF TEST BORING 10
FIGURE 14 -LOG OF TEST BORING 11
FIGURE 15 -GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES
FIGURE 16 -FILL SUITABILITY TESTS
FIGURE 17 -RESULTS OF LOADED SWELL TESTS.
" ATIACHMENT I -STABILITY ANALYSIS
ATIACHMENT II -SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTROLLED FILL
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California 92110
(714) 224·2911 March 3, 1973
Project No. 73-130
Douglas Pacific Corporation
Post Office Box 1207
San Clemente, California 92672
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Attention: Mr. Jer~y J. Johnston
In accordance with your request and letter dated February 1, 1973,
we have investigated the existing soil and geologic conditions at
the site of a proposed subdivision to be located on a 63 acre site
in Rancho Agua Hedionda, Carlsbad, California.
The accompanying report represents the results of this subsurface
exploration and the laboratory tests, as well as the conclusions
and recommendations pertaining to this site.
The engineer assigned to this project is Richard P. While of our firm.
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This report describes an investigation of the surface and
underlying soil and geologic conditions at the site of a proposed
subdivision to be located on a 63 acre parcel in Rancho Agua Hedionda.
The site is situated between Skyline Road and E1 Camino Real and
east of the terminus of Birch and McArthur Avenues in Carlsbad, Calif-
ornia. The purpose of the investigation is to determine the surface
and subsurface soil conditions, including the presence and effect of
fills, loose or porous soils and potentially expansive soils, the
availability of select fill material and the characteristics of exca-
vation in the proposed. cut area; to make recommendations regarding
grading including any required treatment of fill foundations, loose
or porous soils, the potentially expansive soils, the requirement of
blasting hard rock, if any, the amount of compaction required in the
fills, and guidelines for the design of cut and fill slopes; to de-
termine the most suitable types and required depths of foundations
for the support of the proposed structures and the allowable soil
bearing pressures to be used;in th~ design of the foundations on the
compacted fill and natural native soil. In addition, comments on
mineral resources, ground water and seismic risk are also presented.
It is our understanding that the proposed subdivision is
to be limited to residential wood-frame structures supported on con-
tinuous footings or a pier and grade-beam foundation with a rai'sed
wooden floor or a slab-an-grade floor. At the time of this writing
no plans were available designating the proposed grading or layout
of structures. A tentative earthwork distribution plan, a topographic
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map of the 63 acre site, and a road layout were provided for our studies.
A preliminary engineering and geological reconnaissance was made on
February 5, 1973, the results of which were reported to you in a letter dated
February 13, 1973.
FIELD INVESTIGATION
During the period between February 19 and 21, 1973, four
bucket excavations and slx'small diameter auger test borings were made
ranging in depth from approximately 50 ft to 70 ft and 10 ft to 25 ft,
respectively, below the ground surface. Th~ bucket excavations were
made with a 30-in. diameter bucket auger rig and the small diameter
borings were made with a 6-in. diameter truck-mounted, power auger
at the approximate locations shown on the Site Plan, Fig. 1. The test
borings were located in the field with the aid of an undated untitled
topographic map of the general area provided us by Douglas Pacific
Corporation. The drilling was conducted under the supervision of a
project geologist from our firm. Field logs were prepared by the
geologist on the basis of an inspection of the samples secured and of .
the excavated material. The Logs of Test Borings shown on Figs. 2
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through 14 are based on a visual inspection of the samples in the
laboratory, the laboratory test results and the field logs. The
vertical position of each sample is shown on the Logs of Test Borings.
LABORATORY TESTS
The soils encountered were visually classified and evaluated
with respect to strength, swelling and compressibility characterist.ics, . dry density', and moisture content. The classification was substan-
tiated by grain size analysis and determination of plasticity character-
istics of representative samples oi'the finer grained soil. Fill
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suitability tests, including compaction tests, direct shear tests,
expansibility characteristics and grain size analyses were performed
on samples of the anticipated predominant fill soils. Strength and
compressibility characteristics were evaluated by direct shear and un-
confined compression tests on selected relatively undisturbed samples
and by consideration of the density and moisture content of the samples
and the penetration resistance of the sampler. The geologic character-
istics of the soils were also considered in this regard. Expansion
characteristics were determined by loaded swell tests on undisturbed
and compacted samples.
The results of the moisture content, dry density, un-
confined compression and direct shear tests on relatively undisturbed
drive samples are shown with the penetration resistance of the sampler . .
at the corresponding sample location on the Logs of Test Borings.
The results of a grain size analyses are shown on Fig. 15, the results
of the fill suitability tests are presented on Fig. 16, and the results
~f the loaded swell tests are reported on Fig. 18. A slow direct
. shear test on a recompacted sample of claystone is currently under-
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way at thi s time. The resu1 ts of this test will be forwarded in an
addendum as soon as possible.
SITE, SOIL, AND GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
Topography and Surface Features
The subject property is located south and west of El Camino
Real ~pprox;mately 2000 ft south of the Chestnut Avenue intersection.
The northern part of the western boundary is adjacent to a residential
area along Skyline Dirve and the south end of the property is immediately
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north of a residential development along Kelly Drive. The site is of
moderate to steep hilly topography (side slopes range in inclination
between 4 and 20 to 1) between the approximate elevations of 50 and
330 ft (plan datum). The site lies on the slopes of an old eroded
mesa remnant surface. The slopes are eroded into drainage swales and
easterly extending ridges, with minor badland topography present on
some of the upper slopes.
The lower portion of the site is generally covered by a
sparse growth of native chaparral grasses and ground cover. The upper
area,. above approximate elevation 230 ft, is defined by an existing
old fence line and is generally covered by moderate to heavy chaparral
and a ground cover.
In the lower elevations of the site,on a relatively flat
area next to E1 Camino Real, a small area exists where offsite fill
was placed during grading of an adjacent subdivision. The fill was
placed and compaction was observed by Woodward-Gizienski & Associates
.and a report is currently being prepared to cover this fill. Also
. present on the site are several dirt trails and dozer trails with
their associated cuts and fi~ls.
Description of $0;1 and Geologic Units
Our investigation indicates that the subsurface materials
on the subject site can be divided into four main groups or units.
These are in increasing age: overburden soils, Quaternary alluvial
deposits, Quaternary terrace deposits, and Tertiary marine sediments.
The group designated as overburden soils comprise the residual soil
mantle which is genera.l1y considered to be nonfonnational in character.
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Overburden Soils
A residual soil mantle covers the mesa surface and side hill
areas and has developed over the Quaternary alluvial desposits
in the lower portions of the site. This topsoil cover consists
of 1 to 3 ft of loose yellow-brown silty sand, overlying the
Quaternary terrace deposit, and up to 1 ft of dark brown silty
sand underlain by 4 to 5 ft of gray-brown silty to sandy clay,
overlying the Tertiary sediments. A 1 to 2 ft cover of brown
to dark brown silty sand overlies the Quaternary alluvial deposits
in the upper drainage areas; the lower areas are generally cover-
ed by 1 ft of very dark gray-brown sandy clay to clayey sand.
Quaternary Alluvial Deposits
These deposits are found in the wide drainage areas and the
lower part of the site and were present to a maximum depth of
42 ft in Boring 1. The deposits consist of interbedded layers
and lenses of silty and clayey sands, silty and sandy clays, and
gravel. The upper 6 to 10 ft of the sandy materials are con-
sidered loose and/or porous in nature. The amount of clayey
material within the deposits was found to be greater in borings
made in the lower part of the site (below elevation 150 ft).
, Quaternary Terrace Deposits
Below the residual ;50il mantle on the remnants of the old
mesa,surface, formational soils exist consisting of dense red
brown silty sand with occassional layers and lenses of clayey
\ sand and, gravel. This material is found above an approximate
elevation of 260 ft, but has a somewhat irregular contact with
the underlying Tertiary sediments due to the undulating surface
upon which the terrace materials were deposited. The probable
age of this unit is late Pleistocene.
Tertiary Marine Sediments
Below the Quaternary terrace material, the alluvial deposits
described above, and extending to significant depths on the site
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is found interbedded layers and lenses of very dense whitish-gray
silty sand, hard gray-green sandy clay, hard brown silty clay,
and very dense gray sil ty to cl ayey sand. t~hitish-gray si 1 ty
sand occurs directly beneath the terrace material and at depth ,
this material grades into a sandy to silty claystone interbedded
with silty and clayey sands. These latter soils underlie the
intermediate to lower portion of the site and are generally found
below an elevation of 225 ft. As indicated in Test Borings 4
and 10, the easterly extending ridges found within the central
part of the site are underlain predominately by the clayey and
., sandy material. The upper sandy portion of this unit is described
further north as the Torrey Formation of Eocene. Age, which would
make the probable age of this unit as Eocene.
Geologic Structure
The Tertiary geologic units as observed in the bucket holes and
adjacent road cuts s exhibit a homoclinal dip to the west and have an
apparent regional dip of approximately 5°.
Our investigation indicat~s that there are no landslides
or landslide associated features within the property. No faults, shear . zones, or other weak structural features were revealed by our borings
or during the reconnaissance,~f the site. Faulting was observed in
. a road cut south of the site, but the faults were confined to the
Tertiary sediments and exhibit no offset of the Holocene Age residual
soil mantle. It is our opinion that no active faults exist on the
site.
A review of the existing geologic literature, including the
Department of Water Resources Bulletin No. 116-2, entitled "Crusta1
• Strain and Fault Movement Investigations" indicates that the closest
active fault along which epicenters of Magnitude 4 or greater have ,
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.been recorded is the Elsinore fault zone located approximately 19
Idles northeast of the subject site.
Our earthquake (active fault) evaluation of the site revealed
1hat. as indicated by C. F. Richter's regiona1ization map, the Carlsbad
area has been historically an area of relatively low activity. Maps,
on which earthquakes Magnitude 5 and over between 1934 and the present,
and Magnitude 4 and over from 1934-1961 period (Department of Water
Resources Bulletin), revealed that most of the earthquakes have occured
some distance from the property and appear to be associated with known
active fault zones.
As previously indicated, the closest active fault on which
repeated epicenters have occured is along the Elsinore fault zone
situated some 19 miles from the subject site. In this regard, the
paper ~repared by McEuen and Pinckney concludes that based on current .
avanab1e data, "A Richter Magnitude 7.3 earthquake on the Elsinore
fault having a statistical repeat interval of 60 years appears to be
"the 'maximum probable' earthquake for San Diego. II For most construc-
·tion the 'maximum probable' earthq~ake is recommended for design.
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Mineral Resources
A review of "Mines and Mineral Resources of San Diego County,
California," California Division of Mines and Geology County Report
No. 3~ 1963, indicates that the mineral resources present on the pro-
perty are limited to the upper portions of the Tertiary age sediments
which contain a quartz rich feldspathic sandstone. This sandstone is
• potentially a commercial grade specialty sand. Our field investigation
revealed that on this 'site it is of a limited quanity and generally ,
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is overlain by a thick overburden of terrace materials and soil mantle.
Ground Water
No ground water was encountered in any of the test borings
at the time of excavating. In addition, no springs, water seeps,
swampy or marshy areas, or water loving plants were noted during our
reconnaissance of the site. Due to the general absence of these
features and the elevation of the site above the adjacent valleys, it
is unlikely that ground water will be encountered at significant depth
on the' si teo
RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
Among the items which should be considered in the development
of a subdivision are the stability of cut and fill slopes, the volume
change characteristics of the soils, the rippability of materials, in
cut areas, the fill suitability characteristics of the anticipated
fill material, and the presence, if any, of potential slide areas.
These factors have been evaluated and our conclusions are the following:
. (1)' The results of our soil and geologic investigation have
.. . not revealed any major adverse so1'l or geologic conditions which would
preclude further development of the site. However, potentially highly
expansive soils exist at depths in the Formational soils and selective
grading may have to be employed in order to arrive at satisfactory
finish grade soil condition.
(2) Our investigation did not reveal the presence o'f land-
slides in areas that were previously suspect as-reported in our pre-
• liminary engineering geology study.
(3) The gro'und which will receive fill and/or residential ,
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structures wi". in our opinion, have an adequate bearing value to
safely support the proposed loads when treated as described in the
followlng paragraphs and in the attached "Specifications for Controlled
fill.-Footings for structures placed on properly compacted nonexpan-
sive fill or undisturbed nonex~ansive firm native materials may be
designed for a soil bearing pressure of 2500 lb/ft2 at a depth of
12 in._below rough lot graoe. All footings should have a minimum
width of 12 in. It should be noted that San Di ego County Bui 1 ding
: Inspections Department currently requires a minimum depth of 18 in.
and a'width of 15 in. for footings supporting two-story residential
structures unless the footings are structurally designed and special
inspection is provided during concrete pouring.
(4) The soils on the site range from essentially nonexpan-
stye to highly expansive in nature. The formational whitish gray
sandstone and the red brown terrace sands are nonexpansive to low in
potential expansion. The topsoils and the clayey soils within the
alluvium appear to be low to moderate in potential expansion. The
.claystone portion of the Tertiary ~ediments are potentially highly
expansive in nature.
IS) It is recommended that the following table be used
as a preliminary guide in designing cut and fill slopes at the subject
site.
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Allowable Height of Slope
Slope Inclinatlon Slope lncllnatlOn
Material 1-1/2 : 1 .. 2 : 1
1ft Predominate Q) 35 -60 a. Sandstone 0 -en
.p Predominate 35 :::I 55 (.) Claystone
Fill Slopes 30 -J ) 50 J "
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The above table is based on a minimum: factor of safety of
1.8 under static conditions as determined by the Janbu method of
analysis (Attachment 1). Soil parameters 'used in our analysis are
based on the results of direct shear tests performed for this inves-
tigation. on similar samples in adjacent areas, and our experience
with the formations in t~e subject area. Higher cut of fill slopes
may be allowable, but will require more detailed analysis and possibly
·additional laboratory tests. In this regard, it is recommended that
4. . grading plans be reviewed bY;.Dur oJfice prior to finalizing.
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Ve~ often the stability of cut slopes depends on geologic
factors. It is further recommended that all cut slopes be examined
during and at the completion of grading to verify geologic conditions.
Should adverse conditions such as water seepage, fractured claystone
or clay seams become apparent, buttressing may be required. All slopes
-should be planted, drained and properly maintained to help control
erosi on •
(6) It is our opinion that the soils in the subject area·
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can be excavated with normal heavy grading equipment. Our test borings were
drilled to approximate depths ranging from 15 ft to 80 ft without
refusal. This indicates the subsurface conditions at the specific
locations of the test borings; however, based upon the test borings
and our experience in similar soils in adjacent areas, no IIhard rock ll
is anticipated on this site within anticipated depth of excavation.
(7) It should be anticipated that potentially expansive
soils will be encountered in the following areas:
(a) Where shallow cut or fills are made in the clayey surface
soils.
(b) Where Tertiary claystone is exposed at finished grade in
deep cuts.
(c) Where clays within the alluvial deposits are exposed at
finished grade in deep cuts.
It is recommended that potentially expansive soils be replac-
ed within the entire level pad area to a minimum of 3 ft below rough
10t grade with properly compacted nonexpansive soil available at the
-site. This will require selective grading and possibly stockpiling
of select soils for later use. Low to moderately expansive soils,
i.e. the clayey sand portion of the topsoils, alluvial soil and ter-
tiary sediments, may be utilized at finish grade providing footings
and slabs are reinforced.
(8) During grading, it is recommended that loose and/or
porous surface soils and any existing uncompacted fills, not removed
by grading operations be excavated, replaced and compacted before
new fills, footings or-slabs are placed. The surface of loose and/or ,
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porous materials has a variable thickness, but appears to range from
1 to 10 ft across the site. Due to the anticipated variations in
depth of the existing loose materials, the depth of excavation and
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compaction should be controlled in the field by a qualified soil
engineer upon visual examination of the exposed materials.
(9) A set of "Specifications for Controlled Fill" is
attached. The' recommendations made as a part of this soils report
shall become a part of the "Specifications for Controlled Fil1".
LIMITATIONS
The conclusions and recommendations made in this report
are based on the assumption that the soils conditions do not deviate
appreciably from those disclosed by the test borings. When grading
plans are available, they should be reviewed by our office so that
additional recommendations may be made, as required. Also, if vari-
ations are encountered during construction, we should be notified so
that we may make supplemental recommendations, if this should be
required.
Evaluations and utilizations of soil materials and rock
formations for support of structures includes investigation of the
subsurface conditions, analysis, formulations of recommendations and
inspections during grading. The soil investigation is not completed
. until the soil engineer has been able to examine the soil and rock
1n excavations or cut slopes so that he can make the necessary modi-
fications, if needed. We emphasize the importance of the soil engineer
continuing his services through the inspection of grading, including
construction of fills and foundation excavations .
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LEGEND:
Indicates approximate
limits of existing com-
pacted f i 11.,
Indicates approximate location of
test boring (6" auger).
Indicates approximate location of
test boring (30" bucket).
,,'Indicates approximate existing " ., , .' ground surface contour.
r-' Qat-Sand, clay & gravel L.J Alluvial material.,
r:~ Pltm-Sand and gravel terrace I:,., .. ,>· I 11...::...lII mater i a).,
250
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2do \
175 1 I I ll)U 125 I 7[> 50' 100
Ts-Silty sands, silty and sandy
clays & clayey silts.,
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St iff, mo i st, dark broWl sandy
clay (eL)
Dense, rroist, yellow-brown clayey
fine sand (SC)
Medium dense, moist, yellow to
gray Porous to 7' depth
From 7ft. to 20ft. -interbedded
with si lty fi ne sand (s.+-g»
and si lty to sandy cl ay (a.-an
Medium dense, damp, gray fine to
coarse sand (SP) with chunks of
clayey sand Partially porous
S:xne 1 ayers 0 f clean coarse sand
with pebbles and gravel
Hard, rrpist, black sandy clay (CH)
fnterbedded w ith med i lJll dense
light gray b~OW1 s i I ty sam (~g»
Topsoi I
Ouaternary Alluvium
Older Dense, moist, black clayey silt
(~) Redidual Topsoi I
Hard, rro i st, gray sandy to silty Tertiary
Sediments
cl ay (OJ)
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10
25 ...
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Medium dense, moist, black clayey
fine s\3J1d (SC)
Hard, moist, I ight red-brown sandy
clay (Cl) wi th gravel Porous
Medium dense, moist, ~ ight brown
to light yell ow-broWl si I ty fi ne
sand (SM) with layers of sandy
c1 ay (CL) and some c1 ean sand Porous
scattered pebbl es . and gravel
Dense, moist, dark gray clayey
sand (SC)
Hard, moist, gray-green sandy to
silty clay (ai)
Dense, moist, light gray-brown
clayey ,sand (SC)some si lty clay (0..)
Interbedded dense, moist, gray
clayey fine 5and (SC) and hard,
In:> i 5t, brohfl 5 i lty c1 ay (ai)
Topsoi I
Quaternary Alluvium
Older Residual Topsoi I
Tertiary Sediments
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sane as t:efore
II Hard, moist, brown silty to sandy
clay (CL) blocky fracturing
LEGEND
DATD = Dry at time of drilling.
we = Water Content in percent of dry weight.
DD = Dry Density in pcf.
Be = Number of blows by I~O pound hammer falling
30 inches to drive sampler 12 inches.
Sampler Data: 10 = 2.0", 00 = 2.5".
UCS = Unconfined Compressive Strength in psf.
DS = Direct Shear Test Data: _ = Angle of Apparent Friction in degrees.
e ~ Appar,ent Cohesion in psf.
LL = Liquid Limit in percent.
PI = Plasticity Index.
(SM) = Group classification symbol in accordance with
the Unified Soil Classification System.
~ = Sample Number.
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Terti ary Sediments
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Dense, damp, red-brown silty medium Pleistocene
to fine sand (S~) with scattered Terrace material
ee~les I gravel
Hard, damp, gray sandy clay (CH) Tertiary
Sediments sandstone
with sane claystone
Very dense, damp, whitish gray
silty medium to fine sand (SM)
trace clay
clayey sand (SC)
CI ay bed (eL)
Hard, moist, gray-green sandy
clay (qi)
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Very dense, damp, light gray silty
fine sand (SM) trace clay
Dense, c1 ayey wi th depth
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75
80
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Very dense, damp, light gray silty
fi ne sand (s.i)
Hard, moist, gray-green silty clay (an
moist, light gray clayey
damp, 1 ight gray silty
For Legend, see Figure ~.
LOG OF TEST BORING 3
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Boring ~ Graded Cut Pad
Hard, da1lp, 1 i ght gray-brow1 si 1 ty
clay (ai)
Hard, damp, gray-brown sandy to
si lty c1 ay (ai)
Hard, rroist, brown silty clay (an
Hard, rroist, gray fine sandy clay (an
Very dense, moist, light gray
silty fine sand (SM) Trace clay
.Hard, moist, gray-green silty clay
'lCH)
Very dense, da1lPT 1 ight gray clayey
silt (MH)
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For Legend, see Fi gu re ~.
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Terti ary
Sediments
Claystone
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~,....-----------Very dense, damp, light gray clayey
si 1t (MH)
Very dense, moist, gray silty medium
to fine sand (s.1)
TSil ty fine sand (9-i)
chunks of hard clay
hard cl ay bed
FOr legend, see Figure ~. /
Tertiary
Sediments
Sandstone
with some
lIudstone
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0
Be= 5
2
Be = 26
5
Be = 60
""<+J 10 j!
~ tU '+-L-Be = 23 a3
"0 15 c: :::J e (!'
~ ~ os: ~ = 22
e = 380
~ 20 §
Be = 36
25
Be =
fbring 5
loose, rooist, bro\'Kl silty sand
(SM-SC) Trace clay Porous
t-bcli um dense, roo i st, yell ow-brol'«l
silty sand (~) (Porous)
Very dense, damp, yellow-brown
silty fine sand (SM) with trace of
clay
Sl ightly Porous
~di um dense, moi st yell ow-bro\'ll
silty medium to fine sand (SM)
Sl i ghtl y Porrus
Sane layers of clayey sand (S»
Clean sand
wi th gravel
>.
(SP)
Dense, moist, bro\'Kl silty fine sand
(9)1) wi th chunks of clay (Cl)
Hard, rooi st, gray sandy clay (CL)
For legend, see Figure 4-.
Topsoi I
Quaternary Alluvium
Tertiary Sediments
~
LOG OF TEST BORING 5
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5 +' &
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"0 c :::J g
~ -~ 15 .r:;
+' !
20
25 ..
Be = 3
LL = 28
PI = 13
Be = 16
Be= 30
Be = 28
we = 10
DO = 108 B~ = 33 os: = 29 = 320
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DATO
Ebring 6
Very loose, moist, black clayey sand Topsoi 1
(SC) Porous
loose to medium dense, moist, yellow Quaternary
bra-m silty medium to fine sand (9.1) Al1uv i urn
some 1 ayers of clay (a.) Porous
Very sti ff, mo is t, dark broW'l sandy
clay (a.) Slightly porous
Medium dense, damp, brawn clayey
sand (SC) S1 ightly porous
wi th gravel
Hard, moi st, gray sandy clay (eL) Tertiar{ Sedimen s
Dense, moist, light gray clayey
sand (SC) l?ecan i ng sand i er with depth
For Legend, see Fi gu re ~.
LOG OF TEST BORI NG 6
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5
+I ~
I 10
cu ~ '+-~ ~
"0 c ::::J ~ 15
~ --~
~ ! 0
5
10
Be = 21
WC = 16 DO = 113
BC = 15 UCS =52~0
Be = ~~
Be = 30
we = 16
DO = 113
Be = 3
we= 8
DO = 121
BC = 50
UCS =16,500
BC = 110
2
3
DATD
B:>ring 7
Compacted, rooist, gray-bnown clayey
fine ~and
Hard, rooist, black sandy clay (eL)
51 ightly porous
tEciil.lll drose, rooist, gray-brown
clayey sand (SC) some clay chunks s 1i htl y porous
B:>ring 8
Very loose, rooist, black silty to
clayey fine sand (SC)
Hard, moi st, dark broWl sandy c1 ay
(Cl) Sl i ghtl y porous
pense, rooist, light gray-braWl
cl?yei fine sand (SC) sligh ly porous
For Legend, see Fi gu re q..
FILL
Old Topsoi I
Quaternary
AllUVium
Topsoi I
Quaternary
Alluvium
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WC = 15
DO = 116
BC = ~
UCS =1765
BC = 22
5
+' BC = 26 Q)
12 10
~ ~ 't
Oi
'"C C ::I 15 g
x 0 -~
.s::; .. +' BC = 19 c. ~
BC = 29
fX>ring 9
Very loose, rooist, black silty fine
sand (~)
Loose, rooist, gray-brown clayey
sand (SC) with layers of sandy clay
( CL) sl ightly porous
Medium dense, damp, yellow-brown
fi ne sand (SP) wi th interbeds of
sandy clay
Gravel
Medium dense, danp, gray-brown
c1 ayey sand (SC) some s i 1 ty sand ($f)
Medium dense, moist, black clayey
sand (SC) to hard sandy clay (eL)
For legend, see Fi gu re 4-.
lOG OF TEST OORING 9
Topso i 1
Quaternary
All uvi urn
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Be = 2
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5 BC = 18 UCS :-11600
Be = 60
19
Ehring 10
Very loose, moist, dark brown silty
to clayey sand (S+SC) Porous
Very sti ff, moi st, gray-broWl sandy
clay (ai)
Hard, damp, broWl sandy clay (Of)
. for legend, see Figure ij..
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BC = 3
we = 6 2
DO = 112
5 Bi -38
OS: = 33
+' C= 0 j!
~ (\1
't 10 c73
"0 c: :;, e CJ
~ BC = 31 .... ~ 15
£j
0-~
20
BC = Sq
25 ..
(bring II
Very loose, rroi st, dark bro'nfl si lty
fine sand (9-1) Porous
Dense, danp, brCWl to yellow-brCWl
si lty fine sand (9-1-SP) sl ightly
porous
Partially cemented
-wi th gravel
-with gravel
Cl ay interbeds
Hard, moist, gray-brown clay (CH)
For Legend, see Fi gu re lh
Topsoi t
J
Quaternary
Alluvium
Terti ary Sediments
Claystone ,
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GRAVEL. SAHO e COBBLES CoarsJ ~dium 51 LT and CLAY Coarse Fine Fine
Mesh Opening -ins. Sieve Sizes Hydrometer Analysis I I I I
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GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS ..
SAWLE CLASS I F I CAT I Ct~ AND SYM30L *ll *PI
3 -I Si lty medium to fine sand (SM) --
" *tL = Liquid Limit GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES
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e -3 tEQiAH I CAL AHAlYSI S
a " 10 40 200 100
DIRECT SHEAR TEST DATA I 2 3 ~. I
110 80 Dry Density, pcf 118 -C!J z:
Initial Water Content. % 17 15 -en l\ ~ 60 I\~ a... Final Water Content. % II 7 -~ \\..-f-3 ~4O Apparent Cohesion. pst 380 380 -<..> \\ C<: LL.I \ ~. Apparent Friction Angle. 0 7J 22 -Q..20 I 2-~'---,,-.
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1\ \ \ 0
110 -~ \ 1\ f\ Initial Dry Density. pet ---
~ -1\ \ Initial Water Content, % % ---:::>
>-\ \ f\ Load. pst 0:: ---Q f\1\ , Percen t Swe 11 \ \ 1\ - - -
100 \ \ [\. 2.70 \ y--2.60 SPECIFIC GRAVITY \ \
\-~2.50
90 MAXIMUM DRY I 2 3 1\
~ ~ ZERO AIR VOIDS CURVES DENSI TV, pet 123.0 131.5 133. a ~~K1 OPTIMUM MOISTURE
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r'\,' ~ Specimen 2 = Sample 5-5
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80 0 10 20 30 40
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Initial Final Vol ume Change
Sample Dry Water Dry Water Pressure Air Saturate
Number Density Content Saturation Density Content Saturation Dry
pef % %
'.
8 -J 113 16 85
10 - 2 93 28 95
Diameter of Samples: 1.94 inches
Height of Samples: 0.628 inches
pcf
112
88
% of
10 psf % of Initial HeiGht
15 85 160 -1.6 1.0
33 100 160 -0.1 " 5.1
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STABILITY ANALYSIS
CUT SLOPE IN
PREDOMINANTLY SANDSTONE
(1) Maximum height of slop'es,
(2) Maximum slope inclination,
(3) Unit weight of soil,
(4) Apparent angle of internal friction,
(5) Apparent cohesion,
(6) No seepage forces.
References:
H =
y =
~ =
C =
Page 1 of 3
Case a
35
1-1/2:1
120pcf
350
300psf
(1) Janbu, N., "Stability Analysis of Slopes vJith Dimensionless
Parameters", Harvard Soil Mechanics Series No. 46, 1954.
(2) Janbu, N., "Dimensionless Parameters for Homogeneous Earth
Slopes", JSMFD, No. Sr~6, November, 1967.
Analysis:
Case b
60
2: 1
l20pcf
35 0
300psf
Safety Factor, F. S. = Nef y~. ,
Case a
Where Ncf is the stability No.
for slopes wi th both c and ~ •.
. Acf = 'Y H tan p
c = 120x 35 x tan 35
300
From Fi gure 10 of Reference 2
25 x 300 F.S. = 120 x 35 = 1.78·
. Case b ,
N = 25 cf
= 9.8
).. H tan p Acf = C = 120 x 60 x tan 35 = 16 8 300' . •
46 x 300 F.S. = 120 x 60 = 1.91
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STABILITY ANALYSIS
CUT SLOPES IN
PREDOMINANTLY CLAYSTONE
Assumptions:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Maxi mum hei ght of s 1 op'es,
Maximum slope inclination,
Unit weight of soil,
Apparent angle of internal friction,
Apparent cohesion,
No seepage forces.
References:
H =
y = , =
C =
Attachment I
Page 2 of 3
Case a
35
~ 1-1/2:1
120pcf
25° 600 psf
(1) Janbu, N., "Stability Analysis of'Slopes \·Jith Dimensionless
Parameters", Harvard Soil Mechanics Series No. 46, 1954.
(2) Janbu, N., "Dimensionless Parameters for Homogeneous Earth
Slopes", JSMFD, No. SM6, November, 1967 •
Analysis: , .
c Safety Factor, F.S. =. Ncf YH."
Case a
Where Ncf is the stability No.
for slopes with both c and ~ •.
X H tan p
c = 120 x 35 x tan 25
600
From Figure 10 of Reference 2
13 x 600 F • S. = , 20 x 35 = 1. 86
N = 13 cf
Case b
Acf = ). H tan cp
c
Ncf = 20
F.S. 20 x 600 = 120 x 55
=
,
120 x 55 x tan 25
600
= 1.85
= 3.29
5.13
Case b
55
2: 1
120pcf
25° 600 psf
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FILL SLOPES
Assumptions:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5 )
(6)
Maximum hei ght of sl op'es,
Maximum slope inclination,
Unit weight of soil,
Apparent angle of internal friction,
Apparent cohesion,
No seepage forces.
References:
e.
H =
y =
~ =
C =
AttaCnment 1 Page 3 of 3
Case a
30
1-1/2: 1
120pcf
27 0
450psf
(1) Janbu, N., IIStability Analysis of 'Slopes with Dimensionless
Parameters II, Harvard Soil Mechani cs Seri es No. 46, 1954.
(2) Janbu, N., IIDimensionless Parameters for Homogeneous Earth
. S1 opes II, JSt1FD, No. Sr'16, November, 1967 •
Analysis:
"
Case b
50
2: 1
120pcf
270
4S0psf
Safety Factor, F.S. = Ncf y~,
Case a
Where Nef is the stability No.
for slopes with both c and ~ •.
~cf = y H tan p
c = 120 x 30 x tan 27
450
From Fi gure 10 of Reference 2 Ncf = 15
15 x 450 F .s. = 120 x 30 = l. 88 '
, Case b ,
). H tan p 120 x 50 x tan 27 ~cf = = c 450
Ncf = 25
F.S. 25 x 450 = 1.88 = 120 x 50
= 4.08
= 6.8
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTROLLED FILL
~ I. GENERAL
These specifications cover preparation of existing surfaces to receive
fills; the type of soil suitable for use in fills; the control of com-
paction and the methods of testing compacted fills. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to place, spread, \'Jater and compact the fill
in strict accordance with these specifications. A Soil Engineer shall be
the Owner's representative to inspect the construction of fills. Exca-
vation and the placing of fill shall be under the direct inspection of
the Soil Engineer and he shall give written notice of conformance with
the specifications upon completion of grading. Deviations from these
specifications will be permitted only upon written authorization from
the Soil Engineer. A soil investigation has been made for this project;
any recommendations made in the report of the soil investigation or
subsequent reports shall become an a~dendum to these specifications.
'I I. SCOPE
IIi.
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The placement of controlled fill by the Contractor shall include all
clearing and grubbing, removal of existing unsatisfactory material,
preparation of the areas to be filled, spreading and compaction of
fill in the areas to be filled, and all other work necessary to complete
the grading of the filled areas. c
MATERIALS
1. Materials for compacted fill shall consist of any material imported
or excavated from the cut areas that, in the opinion of the Soil Engineer,
is suitable for use in constructing fills. The material shall contain no
rocks or hard lumps greater than 6 inches in size and shall contain at
least 40% of material smaller than 1/4 inch in size. No material of a
perishable, spongy, or otherwise improper nature shall be used in filling.
2. Material placed within 24 ihches of rough lot grade shall be select
material that contains no rocks or hard lumps greater than 6 inches in
size and that swells less than 3% when compacted as hereinafter specified
for compacted fill and when subjected to an axial pressure of 160 psf.
3. Representative samples of material to be used for fill shall be tested
in the laboratory by the Soil Engineer in order to determine the maximum
density, optimum moisture content and classification of the soil. In addition,
the Soil Engineer shall determine the approximate bearing value of a recom-
pacted, saturated sample by direct shear tests or other tests applicable to
the particular soil.
4. During grading operations, soil types other than those analyzed in the
'report of the soil investigation may be encountered by the Contractor. The
Soil Engineer shall be consulted to determine the suitability of these soils.
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COMPACTED FILLS • .-
·1. General
(a) Unless otherwise specified, fill material shall be compacted
by the Contractor \'Jhile at a moisture content near the optimum
moisture content and to a density that ;s not less than 90% of
the maximum density determined in accordance with ASTM Test No.
D1557-70T, or other density methods that will obtain equivalent
results.
(b) Potentially expansive soils may be used in fills below a depth
of 24 inches and shall be compacted at a moisture content greater
than the optimum moisture content for the material.
2. Clearing and Preparing Areas to be Filled
(a) All trees, brush, grass and other objectionable material shall
be collected, piled and burned or otherwise disposed of by the Con-
tractor so as to leave the areas that have been cleared with a neat
fihished appearance free from unsightly debris.
(b) All vegetable matter and objectionable material shall be removed
by the Contractor from the surface upon which the fill is to be placed
and any loose and porous soils shall be removed or compacted to the
depth shown on the plans. The surface shall then be plowed or scarified
to a minimum depth of 6 inches until the surface is free from uneven
features that would tend to prevent uniform compaction by the equipment
to be used .
(c) Where fills are constructed on hillsides or slopes, the slope of
the original ground on which the fill is to be placed shall be stepped
or keyed by the Contractor as shown on the attached figure. The steps
shall extend completely through the soil mantle and into the underlying
formation materials.
(d) After the foundation;'for the fill has been cleared, plowed or
scarified, it shall be disced or bladed by the Contractor until it is
uniform and free from clods, brought to the proper moisture content and
compacted as specified for fill.
3. Placing, Spreading, and Compaction Fill Material
(a) The fill material shall be placed by the Contractor in layers that
when compacted shall not exceed 6 inches. Each layer shall be spread
evenly and shall be thoroughly mixed during the spreading to obtain
uniformity of material in each layer.
(b) When the moisture content of-the fill material is above that
specified by the Soil Engineer, the fill material shall be aerated by
by the Contractor by blading, mixing or other satisfactory methods until
the moisture content is as specified.
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(c) When the moisture content of the fill material is below that
specified by the Soil Engineer, water shall be added by the Con-
tractor until the moisture content is as specified .
(d) After each layer has been placed, mixed and spread evenly, it
shall be thoroughly~' compact~d by the Contractor to the specified
density. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers,
vibratory roller, multiple-wheel pneumatic-tired rollers or other
types of acceptable compacting equipment. Equipment shall be of such
design that it will be able to compact the fill to the specified density.
~ompaction shall be continuous over the entire area and the equipment
shall make sufficient trips to insure that the desired density has been
obtained throughout the entire fill.
(e) Surface of fill slopes shall be compacted and there shall be no
loose soil on the slopes.
, V. INSPECTION
1. Observations and compaction tests shall be made by the Soil Engineer
during the filling and compaction operations so that he can state his
opinion that the fill was constructed in accordance with the specifications.
'2~ The Soil Engineer shall make field density tests in accordance with ASTt~
Test No. 0-1556-64T. Density tests shall be made in the compacted materials
below the surface where the surface is disturbed. When these tests indicate
that the density of any layer of fill or portion thereof is below the
specified density, the particular layer or portions shall be reworked
until the specified density has been obtained.
VI. PROTECTION OF WORK
1. During construction the contractor shall properly grade all excavated
~ surfaces to provide positive drainage and prevent ponding of water.
,
He shall control surface water to avoid damage to adjoining properties.
or to finished work on th~-site~ The Contractor shall take remedial
measures to prevent erosion of freshly graded areas and until such time
as permanent drainage and erosion control measures have been installed.
2. After completion of grading and the Soil Engineer has finished his
observations of the work, no further excavation or filling shall be
done except under the observation of the Soil Engineer.
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Strip dS Specified
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5 lope Ra tio • N
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The minimum width ''B'' of key shall be 2 feet 1i'ider than
the compaction equipment, and not less than 1(. fee·t.
The outside edge of bottom key shall be below topsoil
or loose surface material.
Keys are required where the natural slope 1s Eteeper
than 6 horizontal to 1 vertical, or where specified by
Soil Engineer.
14 B ~ I See Note
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