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SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION FOR THE PROPOSED CARLSBAD TRACT NO. CT 77-2 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 8 HOSP GROVE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
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Attention: Mr. James Carter
BUTTRESS DESIGN WOODRIDGE UNIT 5, AREA WEST OF MONROE STREET CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request and our verbal recommenda- tions we are presenting design recommendations for the construction of a buttress west of Lots 130 through 140 in the subject subdivision.
For our study we have been present& a "Supplemental Grading Plan, Carlsbad Tract 77-2 Unit 5" prepared by Roy L. Klema Engineers, Inc. dated February 1981. The grading plan indicates that the irregular topography within the slide area identified by geologists from our firm, will be graded so as to form a smooth slope with an inclination of approx-
imately 2 to 1 (horizontal to vertical). Maximum vertical cuts will be on the order of 20 feet.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Our "Soil and Geological Investigation for the Proposed Carlsbad Tract No. CT 77-2 Planned Unit Development No. 8, Hosp Grove, Carlsbad California" dated July 19, 1979, identi- fied a landslide within the hillside west of Monroe Street in the northwestern part of the site. A test boring placed at the toe of the slope did not encounter any landslide planes. Subsequent geologic investigation identified a slide plane within a cut bank along the west side of an existing dirt road near the toe of the slope. The slide plane was noted at approximate Elevation 97 (MSLD), above the test boring. Because of the difficulty involved and the large number of trees present on the hillside no additional test borings were made. The approximate limits of the landslide are shown on Fig. 1.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Qurgeolqgic mapping and field investigations indicate an ancient~landslide~is present within the hillside west of Monroe Street behind Lots 130 through 140 and extending offsite to the north.
Our field investigation did not evaluate the depth of the landslide, however, for our analysis we have assumed the slide is deep-seated. The slide plane geometry and soil shear strength parameters assumed are shown on the sketch below.
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grading within the landslide area be observed by an engi- neering geologist from our firm to evaluate geologic conditions.
a) If during grading the slide plane is found to be shallow we recommend that the landslide be com- pletely removed.
b) If the slide plane is deep-seated we recommend a drained buttress be constructed within the limits shown on Fig. 1. A typical cross section of the buttress at the maximum section is shown on the attached "Guide Specifications for Typical Buttress." A drain should be installed at the rear of the buttressed slope as indicated.
We recommend with either mitigating measure the excavated material be replaced and properly compacted.
The stability of construction slopes should be the responsi- bility of the contractor. Grading during the rainy period may cause construction slope failures.
If you have an questions, please call us.
Very truly yours,
WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS
Richard P. While R.E. 21992
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR TYPICAL BUTTRESS
I. DESCRIPTION
Buttresses consisting of compacted, granular fill shall be installed as shown on the plans in accordance with these specifications, unless otherwise specified by the engineer. Typical cross sections are shown on the sketch.
II. CONSTRUCTION
The buttresses shall be composed of compacted, granular material as described in the report recommendations.
Chimney drains consisting of filter gravel and perforated pipe shall be installed as shown on the sketch.
III. PERFORATED PIPE AND FILTER GRAVEL
Collector pipe shall be 6-inch diameter, perforated, thick walled ABS or PVC pipe sloped to drain to outlet pipe. Outlet pipe from buttress shall be nonperforated and should slope at 1 percent minimum to drain to a convenient outlet.
Filter material for use in backfilling chimneys and around and over drain pipe shall consist of clean, coarse sand and gravel or crushed stone conforming to the following grading requirements.
Sieve Size Percentage Passing Sieve
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This material generally conforms with Class II permeable
material in accordance with Section 68-l-025 or combined aggregate. section 90-3.04 of the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation.
IV. LAYING
Trenches for drains shall be excavated to a minimum width equal to the outside diameter of the pipe plus 1 foot and to the depth shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer. The bottom of the trench shall then be covered full width by 4 inches of filter material and the drain pipe shall be laid with the perforations at the bottom and sections shall be joined with couplers. The pipe shall be laid on a minimum slope of 0.2 percent.
After the pipe has been placed, the trench shall be back- filled with filter material to the elevation shown on the plans, or as directed by the engineer.
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Attention: Mr. James L. Henry
SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION FOR THE PROPOSED CARLSBAD TRACT NO. CT 77-2 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 8 HOSP GROVE CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Gentlemen:
F7e are pleased to present the results of our soil and geolog- ical investigation for the subject project.
The accompanying report presents our conclusions and recom- mendations pertaining to the subject project, as well as the results of field explorations and laboratory tests.
Our geologist assigned to this project is Mr. S. Thomas Freeman. If you have any questions or if we can be of further service, plase call or write at your earliest con- venience.
Very truly yours,
WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS
Braven R. Smillie C.E.G. 207
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Richard P. While R.E. 21992
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SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
SITE, SOIL, AND GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL
REFERENCES
FIGURE I - SITE PLAN AND GEOLOGIC MAP
FIGURES 2 THROUGH 11 - LOGS OF TEST TRENCHES
APPENDIX A - FIELD INVESTIGATION 23
FIGURE A-i - KEY TO LOGS
FIGURES A-2 THROUGH A-4 - LOGS OF TEST BORINGS
APPENDIX B - LABORATORY TESTS
FIGURE B-l - GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES
FIGURE B-2 - FILL SUITABILITY TESTS
APPENDIX C - SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTROLLED FILL
APPENDIX D - DRAINS IN DRAWS SPECIFICATIONS
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SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION
FOR THE PROPOSED
CARLSBAD TRACT NO. CT 77-2
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 8
HOSP GROVE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION
This report presents the results of our soil and
geological investigation at the site of a proposed residen-
tial development.
The 43.9-acre site is located in Carlsbad, Calif-
ornia. It is bounded on the west by Monroe Street, and on
the south by Buena Woods Unit No. 1 subdivision.
The purpose of the investigation is to provide
conclusions and recommendations regarding subsurface soil
and geologic conditions, g~radinq, stability of proposed cut
and fill slopes, disposition and treatment of potentially
expansive and compressible soils, availability of select
fill material, excavation characteristics, suitable types
and depths of foundations, and allowable soil bearing pres-
sures. In addition, we are presenting conclusions regarding
geologic hazards at the site.
This investigation updated previous work performed
for this site in conjunction with the study of a larqer
area.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
To aid in our investigation, we have discussed the
project with Mr. James L. Henry and Mr. Dennis Shields, of
Broadmoor Homes, Inc. We have been provided with the plan
entitled "Tentative Map, Carlsbad Tract No. 77-2, Planned
Unit Dev. No. 8," prepared by Roy L. Klema Engineering,
dated January 27, 1977.
We understand that-the proposed project will con-
sist of grading the site into single and split-level build-
ing pads for the construction of multi-family, residential
dwelling units, along with access roads, parking areas, bike
trails and hiking paths, and park and open-space areas.
It is our understanding that the proposed con-
struction will be limited to one and two-story, wood-frame
structures, supported on continuous footings, having slab-
on-grade floors.
The available tentative map indicates that cut
slopes are proposed having maximum heights of 20 feet and
maximum slope inclinations of l-112 to 1 (horizontal to
vertical): fill slopes are proposed having maximum heights
of 15 feet and maximum slope inclinations of 2 to 1. Exca-
vation depths up to 15 feet and depth of fill up to 25 feet
are indicated.
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FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
Previous work for this area was done between
November 11, 1967 and January 28, 1968, by Woodward-Clyde &
Associates. Sixteen 6-inch diameter, continuous-flight
auger borings were drilled on the site. The previous boring
logs and laboratory test results are detailed in Woodward-
Clyde & Associates' report dated April 13, 1968. Data
pertinent to the subject site are included as Attachment I.
Current field work for the Hosp Grove development
was conducted by a project geologist from our firm between
July 5 and 13, 1979. This work included making;a visual
geologic reconnaissance of the existing surface conditions,
excavating ten 18-inch wide backhoe trenches, and drilling
two 36-inch diameter bucket auger borings. The test trenches
were advanced to depths of 5 to 14 feet, and the bucket
auger holes from 32 to 57 feet. The test trenches and
borings were made at the approximate locations shown on the
Site Plan and Geologic Map, Fig. 1. A Key to Logs is pre-
sented in Appendix A as Fig. A-l. Loqs of trench excava-
tions are given on Figs. 2 through 11. Simplified logs of
test borings are presented on Figs. A-2 through A-4. The
descriptions on the logs of test borings are based on field
logs, sample inspection, and laboratory test results.
Samples recovered from the trenches and borings were transported
to our laboratory for inspection and testing. Results of the
laboratory tests are shown in Appendix B as Figs. B-l and B-2.
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SITE, SOIL, AND GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
Site Conditions
The site is located in a thick grove of eucalyptus
trees, ranging from saplings to 18 inches in size. The site
topography is characterised by southwest to westward-sloping
ridges and valleys that drain into a northwest-trending
canyon at the southwestern to western edge of the site.
Natural slopes are generally. less than 4 to 1 (horizontal to
vertical); however, in the southwestern portion of the site
and in the northeastern portion of the central recreational
area, the slopes may be as steep as 2 to 1 or even vertical.
Elevations range from about 40 feet (MSL Datum) at the
northwest part of the site in the main drainage, to a high
of 212 feet at the western boundary (MSL Datum).
Severe erosion along the northwest-trending drain-
age has resulted in a steep-sided arroyo, which is 18 to 20
feet deep. The erosion is primarily due to the concentrated
discharge from a storm drain into the natural drainage
located about 4,800 feet northwest of the present end of
Monroe Street. Trash and debris were observed in the bottom
of the arroyo and has been covered by large blocks of soil
that have caved into the arroyo. An existing sewer line
parallels the proposed extension of Monroe Street. Elan-made
fill has been placed along the southeastern approximately
6,600 feet of the proposed Monroe Street extension. The
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fill was probably placed in conjunction with the construc-
tion of the existing sewer line and storm drain. An access
road is present along the alignment of the sewer line, and
extends eastward along the northern margin of the site. No
other man-made structures exist on the site except for
end-dumped piles of trash and debris and a dozer trail,
which was constructed along the west side of Unit No. 5 for
this study.
Geologic Setting
The Hosp Grove site is underlain by Quaternary age
alluvial and formational units and a Tertiary age formation.
Exposures are limited to local areas in stream drainages and
those uncovered in test pits, borings, and cuts made for
trails as part of this study.
The majority of the site is covered by a thin
veneer (0 to 5 feet) of topsoil and colluvium, which is not
a mappable unit. These soils are usually soft or loose,
dark gray to brown, silty sands, sandy clays, and clayey
sands, which are rich in organic and plant matter (e.g.,
roots). In some areas, especially near the toe of some
slopes, the colluvium may reach a thickness of 10 feet.
Quaternary alluvial deposits (Qal) fill the north-
west-trending valley and extend into the southeast-draining
valleys. These alluvial deposits are generally derived from
the surrounding formational units and consist of soft and
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loose to dense, dark gray to reddish brown, silty sands,
sandy silts, clayey sands to sandy clays, silty clays, and
minor amounts of gravel. The alluvium ranges in depth from
a few feet up to at least 20 feet.
A Quaternary terrace deposit (Qt) of probable
Pleistocene age locally overlies the older formational unit
at the lower elevations along the main canyon at the south-
western to western boundary of the site. These deposits
consist of interbeds of silty sands, and sandy silts, and
occasional clay layers and gravel beds; they are limited in
extent. The unit is commonly crossbedded with channel fill
structures and thin laminations.
Two previously mapped formational units are exposed
on the site: the Pleistocene age Lindavista Formation (Qln)
and an Eocene sandstone formation of the La Jolla Group that
has also been mapped by Wilson (1972) as the Santiago Forma-
tion (Ts).
The Pleistocene age Lindavista Formation lies
beneath the eastern portion of the site, and is best exposed
in the amphitheater of "badland" topography found in the
central recreational area. The formation is composed pri-
marily of silty sand, clayey sands, and sandy clays. It is
massive and lacks any well-defined bedding, except for an
occasional pebble layer. Iron oxide gives this formation
its reddish brown color, and acts somewhat as a cementing
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agent. The Lindavista formation has a cemented hardpan that
will be difficult to rip except by heavy equipment. The
unconformable contact between the Lindavista formation and
the underlying Tertiary formation is irregular and varies
from nearly horizontal to a gentle southward dip.
The Tertiary sandstone formation is also best
exposed in the amphitheater of "badland" topography in the
central recreational area; it is also exposed locally in the
arroyo walls of the northwest-trending valley. The forma-
tion is primarily a massive white to light yellowish gray,
silty, clayey, fine to coarse sandstone and sandy claystone.
Locally, olive gray claystone interbeds occur. The forma-
tion erodes easily, as evidenced by the development of
"badland" topography. Bedding attitudes within this unit
are noted to vary considerably. In Test Boring 1, the beds
have a dip 17 degrees to the east. Wilson's (1972) mapping
in the area indicates bedding attitudes within the Santiago
formation have dips that range from horizontal to 13 deqrees
toward the north, west, and south.
The groundwater beneath the site is largely con-
fined to the alluvial filled valleys. Depth of groundwater,
as encountered in the test borings on the site, varies from
27 to 54 feet below the surface at the time of boring.
Water was also noted to be flowing from the storm drain into
the deep arroyo; iteventually disappeared into the subsurface.
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A fault has been identified crossing the north-
western corner of the site. As exposed in the northwest-
trending arroyo on Lots 119 and 120, the fault displaces the
base of the Santiago white sandstone more than LO feet. As
exposed in the arroyo and cut road above, the capping Pleis-
tocene terrace deposit has also been offset by a few inches.
A significant amount of strike-slip component of displace-
ment is indicated by oblique slickenside stria and discordi-
nances in the vertical displacement of various stratigraphic
horizons. The total inferred length of this fault, based on
this study and the work of others (Hannan in Ross and Dowlen, -
1975), is about 3/4 mile. The fault has a similar t,rend to
other faults mapped in the Carlsbad-Oceanside area (Hannan
in Ross and Dowlen, 1975). -
During the review of aerial photographs for the
site, a lineament was observed passing through Lots 47
through 52 having a trend similar to the previously mapped
fault. Test Trench 1 was placed across the most prominent
break in slope along the lineament. No evidence of faulting
was uncovered in the Lindavista formation and underlying
Tertiary sandstone exposed in the test trench.
During the geologic reconnaissance in the area of
Lots 115 through 120, what appeared to be sliding of the
surface soils was identified. This sliding was further
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studied by constructing an access trail and drilling large-
diameter borings. The sliding has been subsequently identi-
fied as mass slumping (a landslide) within the terrace
deposits. The plane upon which the failure has occurred is
exposed in a cut slope of the access trail, and consists of
a 6-inch to l-foot thick, soft, moist, gray, clay layer.
Above this slide plane, several thin clay beds and sand beds
exhibit irregular dips, both'into and out of the slope,
indicating the slide mass is highly disturbed at this loca-
tion. The slide plane appears to cross the location of the
lots at the approximate elevations of 85 to 95 feet (MSL
Datum). Below these elevations, no evidence of any deeper
slide planes was found in Test Boring 2.
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The discussion, conclusions, and recommendations
presented in this report are-based on the results of our
recent f~ield studies, previous field and laboratory studies,
experience, and professional judgment.
Potential Geologic Hazards
Faulting and Ground Breakage - The fault identi-
fied in the natural erosional exposure (see Fig. 1) is shown
to offset a Pleistocene age terrace material, which has not
been assigned a relative age in the Carlsbad area: however,
the field investigation does indicate that the fault does
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not displace the residual soil/colluvium present at the
fault exposure. Previous dating of residual soil in the
Carlsbad area suggests that these materials are on the order
of several thousands of years old.
Based on previous studies of faults in the Carls-
bad area and considering the fault conditions at the site,
it is our opinion that the fault should not be a constraint
to development of the site. ,-
The Carlsbad area has historically had a rela-
tively low level of seismic activity when compared with
other areas of southern California; however, ground shaking
in the area can be expected from earthquakes generated on
faults outside of the area. The fault closest to the site
that has historically generated earthquakes greater than
magnitude 4 is the Elsinore fault, located about 23 miles
east of the site. The major faulting closest to the site is
within the offshore zone of deformation located about 4
miles offshore from Carlsbad. Ground shaking during earth-
quakes generated from these distant faults is not antici-
pated to have any greater effect on this site than any other
site in the Carlsbad area.
Liquefaction - Soil and groundwater conditions
within the site indicate that the potential for liquefaction
is very low. The alluvial soils on the site are the most
susceptible to liquefaction, consequently the recommendation
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in the "Grading" section of this report to excavate and
recompact these soils serves to reduce the liquefaction
potential.
Landslides - A landslide area has been identified
on the site and is shown on the Site Plan and Geology Map,
Fig. 1. The location of the landslide is based on the field
exploration and inspection of the existing natural slope.
The landslide area appears as several hummocky mounds and
has surface relief that suggests it is shallow.
Any grading in the area of the landslide could
lead to a potentially unstable condition. Such a condition
would require the construction of a buttress or other stabil-
izing measure, depending on the extent and location of
excavation. In this regard, existing topographic maps may
be in error; that is, the landslide may be more prominent in
the field than that indicated by maps. It is our understand-
ing that a new topographic map will be prepared. Analysis
of the landslide should not be done before this is available.
We recommend that any proposed excavation in the landslide
area be analyzed after new topographic maps and grading
plans are developed.
Groundwater - Based on our studies and experience
in the area, we do not believe a shallow groundwater table
exists on the site; however, seasonal groundwater in the
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are expected and may be encountered during grading. It has
been our experience that the probability of water seepage
occurring in cut slopes in the Tertiary age formations is
generally low; however, to help evaluate the potential for
seepage, we recommend that all cut slopes be inspected by an
engineering geologist during grading. In the event that
seepage is encountered during grading or appears likely
following construction, recommendations for the control of
seepage in cut slopes can be made at that time.
We recommend that positive measures be taken to
properly finish grade each lot after the residential struc-
tures and other improvements are in place, so that drainage
waters from the lots and adjacent properties are directed
off the lots and away from foundations, floor slabs, and
slope tops. Even with these provisions, experience has
shown that a shallow or near-surface groundwater condition
can and may develop in areas'where no groundwater existed
prior to site development; this is particularly true in
residential developments where a substantial increase in
surface water infiltration results from landscape irrigation
or heavy rainfall.
Soil Characteristics
The following is a discussion of the anticipated
soil characteristics at the site.
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-~Existing.Fill -..Fill,.to anunknown depth, is present along a portion of the canyon bottom in the southwest corner of the, site. Records indi- cate that the fill was placed in conjunction with installation of the existing sewer' line. Existing compacted fill also exists in the tennis court area. ~Compaction records are on file for these fills, and will be issued with the final report of grading.~
Compressible Soils, such as porous alluvium, slopewash, and topsoils, range in depth from 0 to approximately 7 feet. The average depth of com- pressible soil in the main drainage bottom is estimated, to be on'.the~~order of 4 feet; however, depths may extend to 10 feet.
Block falls of material are present within the arroyo, and are considered compressible. Volumes of this material will vary, depending on the height of the arroyo where the falls occurred.
Potential Expansive Soils - Residual clays typic- ally occur along daylight lines: that is, areas of shallow cuts and fills. Slightly to moderately expansive soils are anticipated to occur locally at or near finish grade elevations in deeper cut areas.
Finish Grade Soils are anticipated to range from nonexpansive to moderately expansive (swells from 0 to 6 percent under a surcharge load of 160 psf), and will be generated from the formational mate- rials on the site.
Slopes
For the proposed cut and fill slopes, we have
performed stability analyses by the Janbu method. The
results of our analyses indicate that the slopes have calcu-
lated factors of safety in excess of 1.5 for static condi-
tions. Stability analyses require the use of parameters
selected from a range of possible values: thus, there is a
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finite possibility that slopes having calculated factors of
safety, as indicated above, could become unstable. It is
our opinion that the probability of slopes becoming unstable
is low, and it isour professional judgment that the slopes
can be constructed as proposed.
The landslide area appears stable in its natural
state; however, proposed cutting of the slope near the toe
of the slide area will decrease this natural stability.
Stability analyses will be performed, and design recommenda-
tions for stabilizing the slide mass will be presented in an
addendum report when grading plans indicating the actual
topography of the slopes are available.
Grading
The following are our recommendations for ground
preparation and earthwork and are presented in an order
corresponding to the sequence of general grading operations.
Plan Review - Grading plans should be reviewed by
our firm prior to finalization to verify that they express
the intent of our recommendations.
Grading Specifications - All grading should be
done in accordance with the attached Specifications for
Controlled Fill (Appendix C). All grading should be ob-
served by and compacted fills tested by our firm.
Preconstruction Conference - A preconstruction
conference should be held at the site with the owner,
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developer,, design engineer,, grading contractor, and soil
engineer in attendance. Special handling of~soils or antici-
pated grading difficulties, can be discussed at that time.
Clearing and Grubbing - All tree stumps and root
systems should be completely removed from the ground and
disposed of off the site. The resulting cavities left by
stump and root removal should be filled with properly com-
pacted soils prior to the placement of new fill or the
construction of buildings.
Compressible Soils - All potentially compressible
soils, such as porous alluvium and block fall material in
the canyon bottoms, slopeswash soils, and topsoils, should
be excavated and compacted prior to the placement of new
fill or the construction of buildings. The approximate
limits of alluvium are indicated on Fig. 1. The maximum
depths are anticipated to be on the order of 10 feet; depths
are expected to vary and should be verified by the soil
engineer or his representative during grading operations.
Canyon Subdrains - We recommend that canyon sub-
drains be installed in the major north-trending canyon in
accordance with the attached Subdrains in Draws Specifica-
tions (Appendix D).
Expansive Soils - Moderately to highly expansive
soils that occur within 2 feet of finish grade elevation in
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be excavated and replaced over the entire pad area with
finish grade soils that have a potential expansion of no
greater than 6 percent, as previously defined. Similarly,
the upper 2 feet of fill on all fill lots should consist of
finish grade soils. Finish grade soils should be placed and
properly compacted at moisture contents between 3 to 4
percent over the optimum moisture content. This moisture
should be maintained until concrete has been placed. Depend-
ing on construction schedules, periodic wetting of pads may
be required; if pads dry out* presaturation will be required.
Moisture content tests should be taken (the day before
placement of concrete) to verify the proper moisture content.
Moderately to highly expansive soils may be placed and
properly compacted in the deeper portions of fills.
Foundations
We recommend that foundations for one and two-
story, multi-family, residential buildings supported on
continuous footings, and having slab-on-grade floors can be
designed for an allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 psf
(dead plus live loads) at a depth of 12 inches below rough
or compacted lot grade. Foundations should have a minimum
width of 12 inches. The bearing pressure can be increased
by one-third for loads that include wind or seismic forces.
We recommend that all continuous footings at this
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bars, and that the concrete slabon-grade floors be rein-
forced with a 6x6 lo/10 welded wire mesh placed at the
midpoint of the slab. To reduce the possibility of soil
moisture migrating upward through the concrete floor slab
and living areas, we recommend that a lo-mil plastic mem-
brane, lopped at least 6 inches at all joints and edges, be
placed over the soil subgrade. The membrane should be
covered with 4 inches of moistened sand to protect it against
puncturing and to assist in curing the concrete. Excessive
watering or ponding of water in the sand should be avoided.
Rough or
Compacted
Grade 4" min. concrete slab with 6x6 lO/lO WV mesh ~[~~~,,
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These recommendations are intended to reduce the
effects of heaving and not to prevent heaving. Foundations
placed on expansive soils should be expected to heave.
Wall Pressures
Unrestrained retaining walls (those not restrained
from movement at the top), that have natural sloping ground
surfaces of 2 to 1 (horizontal to vertical), can be designed
for an active equivalent fluid pressure of 60 pcf. Unre-
strained walls having level backfill surfaces can be design-
ed for an active equivalent fluid pressure of 40 pcf. In
order to resist lateral forces, friction between the bottom
of the footing and underlying soil may be used. We recom-
mend a friction factor of 0.4. If passive pressures are
desired, we recommend a passive equivalent fluid pressure of
300 pcf. The top 12 inches should not be used in passive
calculation unless this area is covered by a flood slab or
pavement section.
For our calculations, we assumed native soils
would be used as compacted backfill, and wall heights would
be 10 feet or less. Drainage should be provided to prevent
excessive buildup of hydrostatic pressures behind walls.
Pavements
For the preliminary design of pavements, we have
used the following assumptions:
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Subgrade R-values: 15 to 25
Subgrade material: compacted native soils
Base R-values: 78 minimum
Base material: Case 2 aggregate (State specs)
Access Roads TI: 5.0
Parking area TI: 4.5
The following table presents our pavement section
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Driveway 5.0 3" 3" 8” ,+,, em --
Parking 4.5 3 " 3" 6%" 5" -- --
Dumpster Apron 5.0 -- -- -- -- 6 " 6 "
We also recommend that the subgrade be scarified
to a depth of 6 inches, watered as required, and compacted
to a minimum of 95 percent of maximum laboratory density, as
determined in accordance with ASTM Test Method No. D1557-70,
prior to placement of base material. Whenever loose mate-
rials are encountered to greater depths, they should be
removed and recompacted. We recommend that Class II aggre-
gate base conform to the State of California Standard Spec-
ifications (January, 1978), Section 26. The asphalt should
also conform to state specifications Section 39-2.01 for the
asphalt, and Section 39-2.02 for the aggregate. The
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confirmed by performing R-value tests when access road and
parking area subgrade soils become evident. We can present
revised pavement sections in an addendum report, if necessary.
GENERAL
The recommendations made in this report are based
on the assumption that the rock and soil conditions do not
deviate appreciably from those found in the test borings and
excavations. The recommendations are made for specific site
development: if changes are anticipated or if any variations
or undesirable conditions are encountered during construc-
tion, the geotechnical consultant should be consulted for
further recommendations.
We recommend that the geotechnical consultant
review the foundation and grading plans to verify that the
intent of the recommendations presented herein has been
properly interpreted and incorporated into the contract
documents. The geotechnical consultant should also observe
the site grading and the foundation excavations to verify
that the soil and rock conditions used as a basis for design
are appropriate.
This firm does not practice or consult in the
field of safety engineering. We do not direct the contrac-
tor's operations and cannot be responsible for the safety of
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other thanour;'own personnel~on the site;:therefor~e, the
safety of others is the responsibility.of the~.,contractor.
The contractor should notify the owner if he considers any
of the recommended actions presented in this report to be
unsafe.
Professional judgments represented in this report
are based partly on evaluations of the~technical information
gathered,~partly on our understanding of the proposed con-
struction, and partly on our general experience in the geo-
technical field. Our engineering work and judgments ren-
dered meet the standard of care of our profession at this
time. We do not guarantee the performance of the project in
any respect.
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REFERENCES
F. Beach Leighton, 1967, Geologic Report for Hosp Grove
Planning Study Phase II, unpublished report.
Ross, A., and R.V. Dowlen, eds., 1975, Studies on the Geol-
ogy of Camp Pendleton and Western San Diego County, Calif-
ornia: San Diego Association of Geologists, San Luis Rey
Quadrangle Map.
Wilson, K.L., 1972, Geologic Map of a Portion of the San
Luis Rey Quadrangle, San Diego County, California, unpub-
lished Master's Thesis.
Woodward-Clyde & Associates, 1968, Soil Investigation for
the Proposed Hosp Grove Development, Car&bad, California,
report for Kamar Construction Company, unpublished.
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Loose, dry, brown silty fine to medium
sand (SP), porous with abundant roots
Very dense, locally very hard ripping with backhoe,
dry to damp, reddish brown fine to medium clayey shnd (SC)
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Loose, dry, dark gray to black silty fine to
medium sand (SM) with some clay and abundant
roots
Very dense, dry, reddish brown silty fine
to medium sand (SM) massive with a few
scattered small pebbles i
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kxe, dry, light brown fine to coarse sand (SW)
with a 2" black clayey sand (organic?) layer 2"
below surface
Loose to medium dense, dry to damp.
dark brown silty fine to medium sand (SM)
Medium dense to dense, damp, dark brown
clayey fine to medium sand (SC)
Medium dense to dense, damp to moist,
brown silty fine to medium sand (SM)
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silty fine to medium sand (SM) with
roots
Very dense, damp, red brown clayey sand
to sandy clay (SC-CL) Massive possibie
slight ironoxide cement
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Medium dense to dense, dry, brown clayey
sand and sandy clay (SC-CL) with roots
Very dense, damp, reddish brown clayey fine to
medium sand (SC) with occasional pebbles up to
2" in size , massive
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Very dense, damp, br
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sandy clay (CH-CL) Upper 1-2' contain
roots, lower 1' mixture of gray-brown
sandy clay and light yellowish white
silty sand
Dense, dry to damp, light yellowish
white silty sand to clayey sand (SM-SC)
Massive
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Loose to medium dense, damp, light brown fine
to coarse sand (SP) with occasional 1" pebbles,
some bedding and faint cross bedding~parallel
with slope, &ntains roots
Dense to very dense, damp to
moist, reddish brown silty
clayey sand (SM-SC) Massive
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Very dense, damp, white fine to
medium sandy clay to clayey
sand (CL4c) blocky with
weathered block
surfaces and
abundant roots
Very dense, damp,
medium sandy clay
white fine to
to clayey sand
(CL-SC), massive, friable
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APPENDIX A
FIELD INVESTIGATION
Two exploratory test borings were drilled at the
approximate locations shown on the Site Plan,and Geologic
Map, Fig. 1. The drilling was performed under the direction
of our firm on July 11, 1979, using a 36-inch diameter,
continuous-flight Watson 55 power auger. In addition, ten
test trenches were excavated by a 24-inch wide, tractor-
mounted backhoe also at the locations shown on Fig. 1.
Samples of the subsurface materials were obtained
and carefully sealed to preserve the natural moisture con-
tent of the sample. The sample was then returned to the
laboratory for examination and testing.
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION soit c,arsitiurionr am bsed on the ““itied soil Clardiution S”rtem
and include colon. moirture and consistency. Field descriptiom have hem mcdified fO reflect results Of laboratory analYsepI **re *pproprme.
OISTURBEO SAMPLE LOCATION ; obtained b” COlleCting tile auger cuttings in a plaltic or cloth bag.
- DRIVE SAMPLE LOCATION MODIFIED CALIFORNIA SAMPLER sample With recorded bbw per ‘0.x was obtained with a Modi‘icd California ckiw rampIer ,I’ inside diemeter. 2.5” oursida diameter, lined With Iample WbCI. The sampler was driven inKI the IOil at *he k.ttom 0‘ the hole Wirh a 140 pound tlsmmr f*llong 30 inches.
INDICATES SAMPLE TESTED FOR OTHER PROPERTIES GS - aran size Oirtrib”tlo” CT - Conrolidamn Ta%\ LC - Labarataw Comoanion “CS - “nmn‘incd Comrerrion Terr Test PI - Atterberg Limitr TM ST - LOaded Swell Test cc - Confined Comprerrion
OS - oi,ecct Shear Test TX- Trimid Comprc*rlon Test
NOTE: I” fhil col”rn” the results 0‘ these Wl,S ma” be recacled where app,ic*,c.
BLOW COUNT Number Of blows needed to advsnes UrnpIer one toot or as WldlcMed
DRY DENSITY Pwdr per Cubic F0.x
MOISTURE CONTENT Pernn, 0‘ my Weight
NOTESON FIELD INVESTIGATION
1. REFUSAL indiOl” ms irnbiliry 10 axlerd .xca.Y*tion. Plmicaw.
viol equipINn, being “sad in the invert~gatio”.
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Very dense, damp, white to light yellowish
white coarse to fine clayey sand to sandy
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TERTIARY SANDSTONE
Root along possible joint with iron oxide
stain - Attitude 65. N50E
Roots - Attitude 40* N50E
Very dense, damp to moist, light rusty
yellow silty fine to coarse sand to clayey
sand (SM-SC)- Attitude 15' S45E TERTIARY SANDSTONE
Hard, damp, olive gray sandy clayey silt
to silty clay (ML-CL) - irregular contact,
approximate attitude 17' N85E. possible
interbed-in TERTIARY SANDSTONE
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siltv clav (CL)" TERRACE DEPOSITS
Soft to medium stiff, damp, light olive
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lenses of fine sand - Attitude 4'
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Stiff, damp, light brownish gray fine sandy
silt (ML) with clayTERRACE DEPOSITS
II Very dense, damp, light olive gray fine
sandy silt to silty sand (ML-SM) mottled
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Stiff to very stiff, olive gray fine sandy
Stiff to very stiff, olive gray fine sandy
silt (ML) TEP,RACE DEPOSITS
Dense, damp, gray fine to coarse sand (SP)
with small pebbles and sravel - Attitbde 5'
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Very dense, dry to damp, white silty fine
to coarse sand (SWTERRACE DEPOSITS
Very dense, damp, light yellowish gray silty
fine sand to sandy silt (SM-ML) with lenses
and pockets of fine to medium silty sand,
fine sand and silt - Attitude 3-9' S6OW -
dip in part due to channeling
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Very stiff, damp, brown fine sandy silt (ML)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Very dense, damp, light gray silty fine
sand (SM)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
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Very dense, damp, light yellow brown,
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LABORATORY TESTS
The materials observed in our test borings were
visually classified and evaluated with respect to swelling
characteristics. The classifications were substantiated by
grain size analyses and determination of plasticity char-
acteristics of representative samples of the soils. Fill
suitability tests, including compaction tests and expans-
ibility characteristics tests, were performed on samples of
the probable fill soils.
Swelling characteristics were estimated by per-
forming loaded swell tests on undisturbed and compacted
samples.
The grain size distribution curves are shown on
Fig. B-l. The fill suitability tests, including the loaded
swell tests, are reported on'Fig. B-2.
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Classification by Unified Soil
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Initial Dry Density, pcf 113 111
Initial Water Content. % 9 12
Final Dry Density. pcf 113 111
Final Water Content, % 14 18
Load. psf 160 160 -- Swell. percent 0 0
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I. GENERAL
These specifications cover preparation of existing surfaces to receive fills, the type of soil suitable for use in
fills, the control of compaction, and the methods of testing compacted fills. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to place, spread, water, 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. Excavation 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 specifica- tions will be permitted only upon written authorisation 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 addendum to these specifications.
II. SCOPE
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.
III. MATERIALS
1. Materials for compacted f,ill 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 l/4 inch in size. No material of a perishable, spongy, or otherwise improper nature shall be used in filling.
2. Material placed within 24 inches of rough grade shall be select material that contains no rocks or hard lumps greater than 6 inches in size and that swells less than 6% when compacted as hereinafter specified for compacted fill and soaked under an axial pressure of 160 psf.
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soil engineer shall determine the approximate bearing value of a recompacted, 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.
IV. CONPACTED FILLS
1. General :~~:_.:~ ~. ~.:.~ .'~ ~. :. . .
(a) Unless otherwise specified, filly material shall be compacted by~the. contractor while at a.moisture content near the optimum moisture content and to a density that is not less than 90% of the maximum dry density determined in accordance with ASTM Test No. D1557-70, or other density test 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 contractor so as to leave the areas that have been cleared with a neat and finished appearance free from un- sightly 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 or 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 equip- ment 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 figure on Page 4 of these specifications. The steps shall extend completely through the soil mantle and into the underlying formational materials.
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3. Placing, Spreading, and Compaction of 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 below that specified by the soil engineer, water shall be added
the contractor until the moisture content is as specified.
(c) When the moisture content of the fill material is above that specified by the soil engineer, the fill material shall be aerated by the contractor by blading, mixing, or other satisfactory methods until the moisture content is as specified.
(d) After each layer has been placed, mixed, and spread evenly, it shall be thoroughly compacted by the contractor to the specified density. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, vibratory rollers, multiple-wheel pneumatic-tired rollers, or other types of acceptable com- pacting equipment. Equipment shall be of such design that it will be able to compact the fill to the specified density. Compaction 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) The surface of fill slopes shall be compacted and there shall be no excess loose soil on the slopes.
V. INSPECTION
1. Observation and compaction tests shall be made by the soil engineer during the filling and compacting operations so that he can state his opinion that the fill was con- structed in accordance with the specifications.
2. The soil engineer shall make field density tests in accordance with ASTM Test No. D 1556-64. 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 portion shall be reworked until the specified density has been obtained.
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1. During construction&e contractor shali properly grade all excavated surfaces to~provide positive drainageand prevent ponding of water. He shall control surface water to avoid damage to adjoining properties or to finished work on the site. The contractor shall take remedial measures to prevent erosion of freshly graded areas and until such time aspermanent drainage and erosion control features have been
installed.
2. After completion of grading and when the soil engineer has finished his observation of the work, no further excava- tion or filling shall be done except under the observation of the soil engineer.
or sliding does not occur ~. Renuve all topsoil
NOTES: .See note'
The minimum width "B" of key shall be 2 feet wider than the compaction equipment, and not less than 10 feet.
The outside edge of bottom key shall be below topsoil or loose surface material.
Keys are required where the natural slope is steeper than 6 horizontal to 1 vertical, soil engineer. or where specified by the
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBSURFACE DRAINS
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Subsurface drains consisting of perforated corrugated metal pip' shall be installed as shown on the plans in accordance with these specifications, unless otherwise specified by the engineer.
II MANUFACTURE
Subsurface drains shall be manufactured in accordance with the followin- requirements.
Perforated corrugated metal pipe and clay tile shall conform tc AASHO Designation Ml36 and ASTM Designation C4, respectively.
III. FILTER MATERIAL
Filter material for use in backfilling trenches around and over drains shall consist of clean coarse sand and gravel or crushed stone conforming to the following grading requirements.
Sieve Size
1" 3/4" 3/8"
;: #30 #50 #200
_Percentage Passing Sieve
100 90 -100 40 -100 24 - 40 18 - 33 5 - 15 o- 7 o- 3
This material generally conforms with Class II permeable material in accordance :iith Section 68-1.025 of the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation.
LAYING
Trenches for drains shall be excavated to a minimum width equal to the outside diamteer of the pipe plus 1 foot and to the depth shown on the plans, or as directed by the engi*leer. The bottom oi the trench shall then be covered full width by 4 inches of filter material and the drain pipe shall then be laid. Unless otherwise specified, perforated pipe shall be laid with the perforations at the bottom and sections shall be joined with couplers. The pipe shall be laid on a minimum slope of 0.2%.
After the pipe has been placed, the trench shall be back- filled with filter material to the elevation shown on the plans, or as directed by the engineer.
TYPICAL SECTION
SUBSURFACE DRAINS IN DRAWS
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30 inches to drive sampler I2 inches.
Sampler Data: ID = 2.0", OD = 2.5".
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(Z-4) = Group classification symbol in accordance with
the Unified Soil Classification System.
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LOG OF TEST WRING 6
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Note: For Legend, see Fig. 5.
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