HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 79-01; PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK; SOILS REPORT; 1974-02-26Lawney-Haldueer AssaEiates'
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
11558 SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CALlFQRNIA 9~121
Cabot Cabot & Forbes
110 West A Street, Suite 1100
San Diego, California 92101
Attention: Mr. Paul Hammonds
February,,26, 1974
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~0HN V. \:.OWNEY, C.,!; •.
p'I;-TE.R KALOYEER; C. E.
,ROBERTRPHATER, C.E.
DONALD H. liU':LEBRANDT, C. E ..
714/453-5605
RE: GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
C .c.& F. PALOMAR,AIRPOR:r
BUSINESS PARK -' PHAS'E I
CAR'LSBAD, CALiFORNIA
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request, we have .'perfo,rmed a detbiled soil andgeologic'9l
investigation for the subject project. The accompanying repottpre.seAts the :results:
of our field investigation, laboratory tests, and engineering analysis. The soiJ and"
foundation conditions are discussed and recommendations for the geotechni.cal
engineering aspects of the project are presented. .
We refer you to the text of the report for detai'led re¢ommendatTons.. If you have
any questions concernin9 our findings, pJease call.
Very truly yours, .
LOWNEY /KALDVEER ASSQCIATES
Robert Prater
RP:rcs
cc: Addressee (4)
Rick Engineering Company (4)
PALO ALTO / OAKLAND / MONTEREY / SAN DI!;G9 .
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
For
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
PHASE I
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
To
CABOT CABOT & FORBES
110 West A Street r Suite 1100
San Diego 1 Cal Horn ia
February 1974
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Letter of Transmittal
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE
I SITE INVESTIGATION
A. Surface
B. Subsurface
C. Groundwater
D. Geology and Seismicity
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. EARTHWORK
1. Clearing and Stripping
2. Preparation for Fi II ing
3. Excavation
4. Materials for Fill
5. Expansive Materials
6. Slopes
7. Compaction
8. Trench Backfill
9. Drainage
10. Construction Observation
B. FOUNDATIONS
1 • Footings
2. Siabs-on-Grade
3. Latera I Loads
C. PAVEMENTS
FIGURE 1 -SITE PLAN
FIGURE 2 -RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FILLING ON SLOPING GROUND
FIGURE 3 -ANTICIPATED MATERIAL TYPES IN PROPOSED CUT AREAS
APPENDIX A -FIELD INVESTIGATION
Table A-l -Summary of Exploratory Test Pits
Key to Boring Logs
Exploratory Boring Logs
APPENDIX B -LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
Gradation Test Data (Figures B-1 and B-2)
Plasticity Chart and Data (Figures 8-3 and B-4)
Compaction Test Resul ts (Figures B-5 through B-8
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Table B-1 -Results of No. 200 Sieve Tests
Table B-2 -Summary of Direct Shear Tests on Unqisturbed Materials
Table B-3 -Summary of Direct Shear Tests on Remolded Sampl-es
Table 8-4 -Results of Confined Compression Tests
Table B-5 -Results ~f Swell Tests
Table B-6 -R-Value Test Results
APPENDIX C -GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS -SITE EARTHWORK
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
FOR
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK -PHASE I
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
INTRODUCTION
In this report we present the results of our geotechnical investigation for the Phase I
portion of a proposed 330-acre business park to be located southwest of the intersection
of EI Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad, California. The purpose ·of
this investigation was to evaluate in detail the subsurface conditions at the site and to
provide recommendations covering the geotechnical engineering aspects of the develop-
ment.
It is our understanding that the buildings comprising the deve.lopment wil-l probably 'be
predominantly one and two-story concrete Hit-up structures with slab-on-grade floors.
Building column loads will probably not exceed 100 kips and perimeter wall loads will
likely be less than 5 kips per lineal foot. Floor loads will probably be less than 500
pounds per square foot.
Extensive earthwork will be required to attain the design finish site grades. Cuts of up
to about 55 feet and fills of between 25 and 30 feet are presently planned. The approxi-
mate' boundaries of major cut areas are indicated on Figure 1 and are based on the
Master Grading Plan (latest revision February 5, 1974) prepared by Ric;k Engineering
Company.
The first portion of the site earthwork in the Phase I qrea will involve 1) cutti.ng from
the high area north of A Street (vicinity of exploratory borings EB,..l and EB-2, and test
pits TP-l and TP-2 shown on Figure 1), 2) fil'ling the area adjacent to EI Camino Real
(vicinity of EB-6 and EB-7), and 3) cutting and fil·ling along and directly adjacent to
A Street and B Street (vicinitY'of TP-l"EB-3, WG-4, EB-15, EB-14, WG-3, WG-19).-
Details regarding the sequence of earthwork in the remaining portions of the Phase I area
have not yet been establ ished. It is our understandingl however, that some lots
wi" not be finish graded during the initial earthwork operations but that large areas
encompassing several lots may be only graded smoofhly tor drainage to within a?out plus
or, minus 2 feet of the anticipated finish lot grades.. Fini~h gra~ing of lots J,n these area~
to satisfy the specific needs of a given 'building and parking area will be unde'rtaken as
in'dividual 'lots are developed~ , -.
SCOPE
The scope of work performed in this investigation included a subsurface exploration program;
geologic field reconnaissance, laboratory testing, engineer.ing analyses of the field and
laboratory data and the preparation of this report. The data obtained and the analyses
performed were for the purpose of providing design and construction criteria for site earth-
work, building foundations, slab-on-grade floors, and pavements.
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A preliminary geotechnical investigation of the entire 330-acre sHe was performed by
Woodward-Gizienski & Associates of San Diego in May and June of 1973, the results
of which were presented in a report dated June 18, 1973. Our detailed investigation
as reported herein covers only the Phase I portion of the proi~ct as indicated on the Site
Plan, Figure 1.
Our services consist of professional opinions and recommendations made in accordance
with generally accepted soil, geologic and foundation el)gineering principles and
practices. This warranty is in lieu ?f all other warranties either expressed or implied.
SITE INVESTIGATION
A field investigation including a subsurface exploration and geologic field reconnqissance
was performed at the site during the period of February 1 through 7, 1974. Nineteen
exploratory borings were drilled to a maximum depth of 48 feet using a truck-mo\Jnted,
continuous flight auger. In addition, twelve exploratory test pits were excavated with
a backhoe to a maximum depth of 12 feet. The borings and test pits were located across
the site so as to maximize the usefulness of the boring logs from the earl ier prel iminary
investigation. The approximate locations of all borings and exploratory test pits .are
shown on the Site Plan, Figure 1 and the logs orour borings and a summary pf the condi-
tions encountered in the test pits are included in Appendix A. The resul ts of thelabora-
tory tests are presented in Appendix B.
It should be noted that the elevations referr.ed to on the boring /o'gs and test pit summary
are only approximate and were roughly estimated. utilizing the ground surface contours
shown on the Master Grading Plan prepared by Rick Engineering Company.
A. Surface
The Phase I portion of the site is irregular in shape and covers roughly the eastern half of
the 330-acre site. The terrain is generally moderate-Iy rolling with ground surface eleva,..
tions ranging from a low of about Elev. 180 to a high of about Elev. 320. the hillsides
have a maximum inclination on the order of 4-horizontal tol vertical. A gently sloping
draw traverses the central portion of the area in a northeast-southwest direction. Much
of the area is presently under cultivation. The grounds.urface in those areas not under
cultivation generally supports a moderate to heavy growth of a brush qnd chaparral. A
few trees are present in the lower lying areas. Buried sewer.pipelines traverse the site
at the locations indicated on Figure 1.
B. Subsurface
The subsurface materials as encountered in the exploratory borings dnd test pits were of
four general typc;lS: 1) residual surface soils, 2) colluvial soils, 3) formational sanQs.fone.
and, 4) formational mudstone. Residual surface soils, generaLly varying from 1 to 5
feet thick, were encountered on the ri.dges and hillsides overlying the formational mat~rials.
The residual soils vary in composition from silty sands to potentially expansive sandy and
silty clays. Over most of the site, the surface soils were in q loose condition only toa
depth of several inches below the ground surface.
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Colluvial soils consisting predominantly of dense silty and clayey sands and stiff silty
and sandy clays were encountered near the bottoms of ravines and draws to depths
varying from about 2 to 15 feet. These materials are only slightly compressible but
in general possess a moderate to high expansion potential.
Formational sandstone is the predominant material type acro~s the site. Mos.t of the pro-
posed major cuts in the southeastern half of the site wHl be in sandstone. In itS nqturat
state the sandstone possesses good strength characteristics with regard to slope stability
but is quite susceptible to erosion. The sandstone is a non-expansive material and is
of good quality with respect to pavement subgrade characteristics.
Formational mudstone (siltstone and claystone) was generally encountered below the
residual surface soils and colluvial soils at the lower elevations in the northwestern half
of the site. These materials possess good strength characteristics with regard to slope
stability, have a low potential for erosion, but do exhibit a moderate to high potential
for expansion.
In only three borings (EB-2, EB-7, and EB-9) were the formational materials sufficiently
hard to make drilling difficult. In two of the borings (EB-7 and EB-9) the hard materials
were encountered well below the proposed finish site grades. In EB-2, driJ led in the
area of the proposed deep cut in the eastern portion of the site, hard drilling was en-
countered just below the proposed finish lot grade of Elev. 275. The hard materials
are thought to be present only in relatively thin layers and should present no particular
difficulty with regard to excavatability utilizing heavy ripping equipment.
The attached boring logs and related information depict subsurface conditions only at
the specific locations shown on the Site Plan and on the particular date designated on
the logs. Soil conditions at other locations may differ from conditions occurring at these
boring locations. Also, the passage of time may result in a chang~ in the· subsurface
conditions due to environmental changes. 0 0
C. Groundwater
Free groundwater was not encountered in any oJ our exploratory borings or test pits during
our subsurface exploration. It must be noted, however, that fI!Jctuations in groundwater
levels may occur due to variations in rainfall and other possible factors.
D. Geology and Sei~micity
The site is underlain by sandstone and mudstone strata 0.£ the Delmar ·Formation which on
a regional basis dips 2 to 4 percent in a southwesterly direction. In general, the forma-
tional materials at the higher elevations across the property consist predominantly of
sandstone with mudstone (interbedded siltstone and claystone) at the I·ower elevations.
Because of the regional dip to the southwest, the usually gradational contact between
the sandstone and mudstone I ies at an elevation approaching Elev. 280 feet across the
northeasternmost parOt of the property, at about Elev. 250 across the central portion and
at about Elev. 180 across the southwesternmost portion of the Phase I area.
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Based on our geologic reconnaissance, inspection of aerial photographs,. and review of
available published information, it is our opinion that .1) there are no existing landslides
on the property, 2) no active faults pass through the site, 3) any minor inactive faults
in the area including those described in the preliminary geotechnical report prepared
by Woodward-Gizienski & Associates can and should be ignored with regard to se.ismi'c
risk. The nearest known major active faults are the'Elsinore and San Jacinto Fault Lones
located 24 and 46 miles northeast of the site, respectively.
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Although research on earthquake prediction has greatly increased in recent years, seis-
mologists have not yet reached the point where they can predict when and where an
earthquake will occur. Nevertheless, on the basis of current technology, it is reason-
able to assume that the proposed development will be subjected to at least one moderate
earthquake during its design life. During such an earthquake, the danger from fault offset
through the site is remote, but strong ground shaking is likely to occur •.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
From a geotechnical engineering standpoint, the primary feature of concern qt the site
is the moderate to high expansion potential of much of the residual surface soils, colluvial
soils, and mudstone formational materials t .. mderlying the site. Where these materigls qre
exposed at or near the finish subgrade level of building pads, the proposed buildings and
slabs-on-grade could be subject to damage due to heave of the expansive materials. There-
fore, on those building pads where such a condition exists, it will be. necessary to 1)
extend the building foundations somewhat deeper than would normglly be required, and
2) provide a mat of non-expansive fill beneath all slabs-on-grades •. In order to minimi:?e
the necessity of special design features and problems assoc;iated with expansive materials
in fill areas, the site grading work should be planned and carried out so as to assure
that a II fi lis are capped wi th a layer of non -expansive sandstone fi II. In cut areas
where the natural subgrade is comprised of expansive materials, it wiN be necessary
to overexcavate the expansive materials within building areqs and replace them with
non-expansive sandstone fill.
With regard to pavements, substantially thicker pavement $ections will be required where
clayey soils and mudstone materials are exposed at or near the finish subgrade surface than
will be required in those areas where sandstone (natural or qs fill) is present. Present
plans are to cap the subgrade in all City streets with sandstone fiH. In this case, the
thi nner pavement sections associated with the sandstone materials wi II apply. Detailed
recommendations are presented below in the subsequent sections of th is report.
A. EAR THWOR K
1. Clearing and Stripping
All areas to be graded should be cleared of debris, brush, chaparral, designated trees, and
associated roots. The cleared materials should be di:sposed of off .... site. .
After clearing, the cultivated areas as well as other areas supporting a growth of surface
grass and weeds should be stripped to a sufficient depth to remove all surface vegetation
and organic laden topsoil. At the time of our field .investigation, we est.imated that a
stripping depth of approximately 3 inches would be required in the cultivated and grassy·
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areas. Over much of the site little or no organic·laden topsoiJ and surface vegetation
other than heavy brush and chaparral is present •. In these areas, stripping will not be
required assuming that the clearing operation accomplishes removal of most of the brush
and chaparral roots.
The actual stripping depths and extent of the areas requiring stripping should be deter-
mined in the field by our representative at the time of construction. Stripped material·s
may be either stockpiled for later use in landscaping or disposed of off-site.
2. Preparation for Fill ing
After the site has been cleared, stripped, and prior to placing fill, the exposed subgrade .
soils should be scarified to a depth of 6 inches, moisture conditioned, and compacted to
the requirements for structural fill. In general, the surface soils in ravines and draws
are loose to depths of only several inches and as a result the normal scarification and
recompaction process should be adequate to effectively stabilize these soils •. If, however,
substantially greater thicknesses of loose soils are encountered in isolated areas during the.
site preparation work, the loose soils should be excavated down to firm ground and recom-
pacted prior to placing overlying fill.
Fills constructed on natural slopes having an incl ination steeper than 6 horizo'ntal to
vertical should be keyed and benched into firm natural ground below any loose surface
soils as illustrated on Figure 2.
3. Excavation
Based on the results of our exploratory .borings and Jest pifs,-and o.ur experiences wifh
similar materials, it is our opinion that the on-site soils and formational materials can be
excavated utilizing ordinary heavy earthmoving equipment. Some heavy ripping could,
however, be required in the deeper cut areas of the site where layers of cemented forma-
tional materials may be encountered.
4. Materials for Fill
All existing on-site soils and formational materials below the strippeq layer with an organic
content of less than 3 percent by volume .are suitable for reuse as fill. The use of potentially
expansive soils and mudstone materials as fill should, however, conform to the require-
ments of Item A.5., IIExpansive Materia Is II.
Fill material should not contain rocks or lumps greater than 6 inches in largest dimension
with not more than 15 percent larger than 2.5 inches. All material for use as fill'should
be approved by the soils engineer.
5. Expansive Materials
Potentially expansive residual soils, colluvial soils, and mudstone formational materials
taken from the required site excavations ~hould be used as fill only up to within 2 feet of
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the design finish lot grades. The upper 2 feet of fill in finished graded-areas should be
non-expansive sandstone fill material. In order to help minimize the potential for expan-
sion, expansive materials placed as fill within 4 feet of the finish lot grades should be
compacted at a moisture content at least 2 percent above optimum moisture content. The
determination as to which materials are expansive and which are not should be made in the
field during construction by the soils engineer.
Figure 3 shows our interpretation of the subsurface conditions within proposed cut areas
across the site in regard to the extent and anticipated depths of expansive and non-
expansive soils and formational materials. The figure is intended to be used for general
planning purposes only and is based on very rough approximations of the site conditions
as determined by our field exploration work •. It is likely that expansive materials are present
at least in limited quantities within those areas designated 9S \:>eing in non-expansive sand-
stone. Similarly, it is likely that significant quantities of non-expansive material may in
fact be present within areas zoned as being predominantly expansive material.
Based on the limited information provided by our field expl'oration work, it would at this
stage be impossible to predict the actual conditions that exist on every building lot (in
cut) at the proposed design finish grades. A more accurate determination of the expqnsive
material conditions on individual lots in cut can be made ·subseque.nt to the rough site
grading work. Prior to constructing buildings, however, each individual building lot shoyld
be evaluated in order to accurately determine the extent and severity of any expansive .
materials that may be present at or near the finish lot grades.
6. Slopes
Based on the results of our geologic reconnaissance of the proposed cut areas, laboratory
tests, and stability analyses, it is our opinion that the proposed cut slopes and fill slopes
will be safe against mass instability if constructed to an inclination no steeper than 1.5
horizontal to 1 vertical. This appl ies to all cut slopes up to 60 feet in height and fill
slopes of up to 50 feet. It is essential that our representative inspect the materials exposed
in the proposed cuts during the excavation work to check for any signs of potentiaHy un-
stable areas and to verify that the materials encountered throughout the excavations
correspond to those anticipated from our exploratory borings and test pits.
Fill slopes should be constructed so as to assure that the minimum required degree of
compaction is obtained out to the finished slope surface. This may be accomplished by
1I0ver-buildingll the slopes laterally at least 2 feet during placement of fill c:md then
trimming them back to the design finish lines and grades •. Alternatively, the slopes should
be compacted by IIbackroiling ll with sheepsfoot rollers or other suitable equipment in :3
to 5 foot vertical increments as the fill is raised.
The project plans and specifications should contain all ne.cessary design features and con-
struction requirements to prevent erosion of the on-site soils both during and after con-
struction •.
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7. Compaction
AJI structural fill should be compacted to a minimum degree of compaction of 90·.
percent as determined by ASTM Test Designation D1557-70. The upper 6
inches ·o( th~ ~ubgra-de soils b~n~~th· vehicul"ar ~oncr~te -sldb~-"a"ncfp~,-,:em~~ts:sho~ld-be
compacted to a minimum degree of compaction of 95 percent. Fill material should be
spread and compacted in lifts not exceeding 8 inches in uncompacted thickness. Poten-
tially expansive clayey soils and mudstone materials placed as fill within 4 feet of the
design finish lot grades should be compacted at moisture content at 'least 2 percent obove
the laboratory optimum moisture content as recommended under Item A.5., IIExpansive
Materialsll •
Based on the results of the laboratory tests we estimate that the on-site formational materials
will undergo no shrinkage due to compaction and may in fact result in an overall increase
in volume in the compacted state relative to the natural in-place density • HoWever, due
to the presence of residual surface soi·ls and colluvial soils which may be subject to signifi-
cant shrinkage upon compaction, we feel that an over-all average shrinkage factor, of
between -3 and -J:"3 percent would be reasonabl~ for planning purposes.
8 • Trench Backfi II
Pipeline trenches should be backfilled with compacted structural fill. Backfill material
should be placed in I ifts not exceeding 8 inches in uncompacted thickness and compocted by
mechanical means to a minimum degree of compaction of 85 percent. In all pavement and
building pad areas, the upper 3 feet of trench backfill should be compacted to a minimum
degree of compaction of 90 percent. The upper 6 inches in pavement areas should be com-
pacted to 95 percent. .
9. Drainage
The project plans should incorporate the necessary drainage features so as to prevent
surface water from running over the crest of either cut or fill slopes.
Positive surface gradients should be provided adjacent to bui,ldings so as to direct surface
water away from buildings and slabs toward suitable discharge facilities.
10. Construction Observation
Variations in.soil conditions are possible and may be encountered during construction.
In order to permit correlation between the preliminary soil data and the actual soil condi--
tions encountered during construction and so to assure conformance with the plans and
specifications as originally contemplated, it is essential that we be retained to perform
on-site review during the course of construction.
All earthwork should be performed under the observation of our representative to assure
proper site preparation, selection of satisfactory fill materials, as well as placement and
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compaction of the fills. Sufficient notification prior to earthwork operations is essenfial
to make certain that the work will be properly observed. All earthwork should be per-
formed in accordance with the Guide Earthwork Specificqtions presented in Appendix C.
It should be pointed out, however, that the guide specifications are only general in nature
and the actual job specifications should also incorporate aU requirements contained in the
text of this report.
B. FOUNDATIONS
The foundation requirements for individual buildings on.spe<:;:ific lots wil·1 vary depending
upon the type of materials actually comprising the finish subgrade of the building pad.
As individual lots are finish graded, the soils engineer should determine the foundation
requirements based on his evaluation of the actual subsurface conditions within the area
of the proposed construction.
1. Footings
The proposed buildings may be supported on conventional continuous and/or individual
spread footings. Where non-expansive materials are exposed at the finish subgrade surface
to a depth of at least 2 feet, footings should be founded at least 16 inches below the lowest
adjacent finished grade or 12 inches below rough pad grade, whichever is deeper. Where
expansive materials are present at or within 2 feet of the finish subgrade surfa<;;e, footings
should be founded at least 24 inches below the lowesf adjacent finished grade or 20 inches
below rough pad grade, whichever is deeper. Also; footings located adjacent to utility
trenches should have their bearing surfaces below an imaginary 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical
plane projected upward from the edge of the trench bottom.
In cut areas where footings will be founded in undisturbed formational materials, they may
be designed for allowable bearing pressures of 4,000 pounds per square foot (psf) for dead
loads, 5,000 psf for combined dead and live loads, and 6,500 psf for all loads including
wind or seismic. In areas where footings wi" be founded in compacfed fill and/or natural
soils, they should be designed for allowable bearing pressures of 2,500 psf for dead loads,
3,500 psffor combined dead and live loads, and 4,500 psf for all foa9s fnciudingwina or
sei!)mic~' A"-·fo~ti~gs should,ho~ever, have a_miriim"um.width of 12 inches.' .
Footings located adjacent to the tops of either cut or fHI slopes should be founded at
sufficient depth so as to provide at least 5 feet of horizontal cover between the footing
and the slope face at the footing bearing I.evel.
All continuous footings should be reinforced with top and bottom reinforcement to provide
structural continuity and to permit spanning of local irregularilies. Any visible cracks
in the bottoms of footing excavations should be closed by soaking prior to placement of
concrete. To as~ure that footings are founded in material of adequate bearing capacity,
it is essential that the soils engineer inspect the footing 'excavations prior to placing re,in-
forcing steel or concrete.
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Settlements under the anticipated building loads are expected to be within tolerable limits
for the proposed structures. We estimate that total settlements will be less than 3/4 inch
and differential settlements across anyone building should not exceed 1/2 inch. Most of
the settlement is expected to occur during construction or shortly therElafter. Although
some settlement of the deeper fills is anticipated, most if no.t all of this settlement is ex-
pected to occur during and immediately after placement of the fill and prior to const.ruc-
tion of buildings.
2. Siabs-on-Grade
We recommend that all building floor slabs as well as exterior concrete slabs-on-grade
be supported on a 24-inch minimum thickness of non-expansive material. On those lots
where expansive materials are present within a 24";;,inch depth of the finish subgrade
surface, we recommend that the subgrade materials within the building area and beneath
all proposed exterior slabs-on-grade be removed and rE!placed with non~expansive fill to
a minimum depth of 24 inches. In buildings of relatively large areal extent, thEl required
thickness of non-expansive fill within the building area may be reduced to 12 inches at
a distance of 25 feet from the perimeter footing of the building.
Slab reinforcing should be provided in accordance with thE! anticipated use and loading
of the slah. Just prior to construction of slabs, the subgrade surface should be proof-
rolled to provide a smooth, firm surface for slab support.
In areas where floor wetness would be undesirable, 4 inches of free .draining, round~d
gravel such as 3/8-inch pea gravel should be placed beneath the floor slab to serve as
a capillary barrier between the subgrade soil and the slab. In order to minimize vapor
transmission, an impermeable membrane should be placed over the gravel. The sand
will help protect the membrane during construction and it should be in a moist condition
to air in curing the concrete. The sand and gravel 'layers would be in addition to the
recommended thicknesses of non-expansive fill. Capillary break material. should not be
used in areas where slabs will be subjected to concentrated heavy loads such as would be
imposed by loaded fork lifts.
3. Latera I Loads
Lateral load resistance for building foundations may be developed in frktion between the
foundation bottoms and the supporting subgrade. An allowable friction coefficient of
0.30 is considered applicable. An additional allowable passive resistance equal. to an
equivalent fluid weighing 300 pounds per cubic;:: foot acting against the foun.dctions may
be used in design provided the footings are poured neat against undisturbed soil. ,For
footings founded in undisturbed formational material, an allowable.friction coefficient
of 0.35 and a passive resist~nce of 2,000 pounds per sq~a~~ foot-~~; applicahle: ,--.
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C.-PAVEMENTS
In order to evaluate the pavement subgrade qualities of the predominant on-site materiais,
JlR lI(resistance) value tests were performed on samples of the formational sandstone and the
poorer quality claystone. The results of the tests which are summarized in Appendix B
indicate that the R-value by expansion will govern-the design of pavements on both the
claystone <;md sandstone materials for most traffic indices. For comparison and planning
purposes, we have developed the following typical pavement sections using Procedure
301-F of the State of California Department of Public Works, Division of Highways.
Pavement sections are presented for traffic indices of 3.5, 5.0 and 7.0. The 3.5 index
is considered to be a reasonable value for automobile parking areas and the 5.0 index
reasonable for parking areas and access driveways which are subjected to I ight truck
traffic. According to the City of Carlsbad, the 7.0 index is normally required ,for City.
streets subject to relatively heavy truck traffic.
TYPICAL PAVEMENT SECTIONS
Pavement Components.
Subgrade Design AsphalHc Total
Material Traffic Design Concrete Aggregate Base Thlckne.ss
Type Index R-Value . (Inches) Class 2 {Inches} {Inches}
3.5 42. 2.0 4.0 6
SANDSTONE 5.0 47 2.0 4.0 6
7.0 50 3.0 6.5 9.5
3.5 9 2.0 6.5 8.5
CLAYSTONE 5.0 .12 2.0 11.0 13.0
7.0 12 3.0 16.0 19.0
Note: The pavement sections given above for the sandstone subgrade would 'be applicabl'e
to clay soil and claystone areas provided that 12 inches of sandstone fil·1 material
over! ies the clayey materials.
The above pavement sections are for general information only and represent the approxi-
mate extremes in pavement requirements anticipated at the site bci~ed on the quality of
the subgrade materials. Pavement designs should be performed for individual lots based
on the actual material type(s) comprising the subgrade and the anticipated use of and
vehicular loadings on the pavements.
Asphaltic concrete,aggregate base, and preparation of the subgrade should conform to and
be placed in accordance with the California Division of Highways, Standard Specifications,
January 1971 edition except that the test method for compaction should be determined
by ASTM D1557-70.
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Approximate Scale (Fpet)
a b 500 1000 20ao 3000
Limit of
Investigation _ .
-.....J (Phase I Area)
LEGEND
EB-l -$-
TP-1 -$-
WG-1 0
Base: Master GradIng Plan
Indi cates Approximate Location of Exploratory Boring by
Lowney/Kaldveer Associates.
Indicates Approximate Location of Exploratory Test Pit by
Lowney /Ka I dveer Associ ates.
Indicates Approximate Location of Exploratory Boring drilled by
Woodward-Gizienski & Associates for preliminary investigation
report dated June 18, 1973.
Indicates Approximate Extent of Cut Areas, Based on Master
Grading Plan.
(latest revision February 5,
1974). prepared by R.ick
Engineering Company.
, Lowney-Holdueer Assotiotes
',Foundation / Soil/'Geolof;1ical EFngineers
SITE PLAN
C.c .,& F: PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad/ California
. ROJECT NO. I DAT'E I
S .114-1· Fe'bruarv 1974 ' Figure
Original ground
surface
Horizontal benches -"'--~
in firm ground
Note: Fills to be keyed and benched
as shown into natural ground
where the natural slopes are
steeper than 6 horizontal to
1 vertical.
lowney-Haldveer Assotiates
Foundation / Soli/ Geological Engineers
Compacted fi II
Z-one of loose
surface soil
Toe Key
10 ft. minimum
width
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR F/LLlN.G
ON SLOPING GROUND
.,
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
C~r1sbad, Cal ifornia
PROJECT NO. DATE
5114-1 February 1974 Figure 2
'I I
"
'<
N /' Approxima.te SC<llle (
o 50b 1000
... "",'(. --~-
"
. 2
,..r
The proposed cut areas sho~n0n the adjacent pl.an hqve been zoned based upon
, the ~aterials that are I ikely to be encountered in the excavat.ions .. This summary
",of the subsurface conditions .in proposed cut areas is general in nature and for
" planning purposes only. Material types and subsurface conditions in general art;!
'lt~eJ'Y to vary considerably wHhIn an>, 'one zone.
-.... , ' Zdn,e Description
ZONE A Good qual it)' non.:..expan~ive sandst~ne from near the surface down "to
",roughly Elev. 260. Some heavy ripping may be required at the lower
el~vations within the cut.
ZO NE B Expa.hs.ive mudstone above 'E;lev. 200. Expqns,ive co. II uvial soils in
ravine? Possibly some non-expansive sandstone at higher elevations
in this area. .
ZONE C .Expansive soils.,atthe surface and expansive mudstone above Elev. 200. "
ZONE D Good quality non-expansive sandstone from,near the surface down to
roughly Elev. 260. Expansive colluvial soils may be encountered in
ravines.
ZONE E Good qual ity non-expansive sandstone f,rom near .the surface down to
Elev. 200 near the east end and down to Elev. 180 near the west end.
ZONE F Area predominantly overlain with potentially expansive surface soils
followed by potentially expansive mudstone above Elev. 200.
ZbNE G Approximately 3 feet of potentially expansive surface soil overlying
good quality non-expansive sandstone down to roughly Elev. 270.
ZONE H Same as Zone G.
Base: Master Grading Plan
(latest revision February 5,
1974) prepared by Rick
Engineering Company.
lawney-Haldueer Assatiates
, Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
Anticipated Material Types in Proposed Cut Areas
C.C.&F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, Cal ifornia
l-------+-----~ Figure 3 PROJECT NO, DATE I
S 114-1 Februarv '1974
APPENDIX A -FIELD INVESTIGATION
The field investigation consisted of a surface reconnaissance and a subsurface explor9tion
program using a truck-mounted, 6-inch diameter., continuous fl ight auger and a Case 580
backhoe with a 24-inch bucket. Nineteen exploratory borings were drilled during the
period of February 1 through 4, 1974 to a maximum depth of 48· feet at the approximate
locations shown on the Site Plan, Figure 1. The soil and bedrock materials in the borings
were continuously logged in the field by our engineer and described in accordance with
the Unified Soil Classification System.:(ASTM D2487). The logs of the borings as well as
a key for soil classification are· included as part of.this appendix. In addiHon/ twelve
backhoe test pits were excavated on February 4 and 7, 1974 to depths ranging from 6 to
12 feet. The approximate locations of the test pits are also shown on 'the Site Plan,
Figure 1 and the materials encountered ·in the test pits are summarized in Table A-1. The
approximate ground surface elevation noted on the boring logs and on the summary of
exploratory test pits were taken from a prel iminary grading plan prepared by Rick Engineer-
ing Company, dated January 27/ 1974.
Representative bulk and undisturbed samples were obtained from the 'exploratory borings
and test pits at selected depths ~ppropriate to the investigation. All samples were returned
to our laboratory for evaluation and appropriate testing. St9ndard penetration res.istance
blow counts were obtained in the borings by dropping a 140-pound hammer through a.30-ir)ch
free fall. A 2-inch O. D. split spoon sampler was driven to· a maximum depth of ]:8 inches
and the number of blows recorded for ~ach 6-inch penetration i'nterval. The blows per
foot recorded on the boring log represent the accumulated number of blows that were re-
quired to drive the last 12 inches. Where high resistances were encountered/ the sampler
was driven to the lesser interval indicated oli the boring logs. Samples were also
obtained by driving a 2.5-inch I.D. California Sampler 12 inches into the soil using the
140-pound hammer. Boring log notations for the standard split ~poon and Cal.ifornia samplers
are as indicated below:
~ Standard Split Spoon Sampler· ~ California Sampler
The boring logs and summary of exploratory test pHs show our interpretation of the subsurface
conditions at the dates and locations indicated/ and it is not warrant~d that they are repre-
sentative of subsurface conditions at other locations and times.
TABLE A-l -SUMMARY OF EXPLORATORY TES T PITS
,Depth Interval, Surface Depth Stratification From Which'-.
Exploratory Elevation of Test Interval Bulk Sdmple Test Pit No. (Feet) Pit (Feet) (Feet) Description of Material TaKe n veen
TP-l 295 (approx) 10 0-1 SIL TY SAND, fine grained (SM)
1-10 SANDSTONE, fine grained (SM) 2-4; 6-8
TP-2 265 (approx) 12 0-1.5 SILTY SAND, fine grained (SM)
1.5-12 SANDSTONE, fine grained (SM) 6-8; 10-12
TP-3 265 (approx) 12 0-2 SILTY SANDY ClAY (CL) 0-1
2-8 SILTY ClAY (CL) with cobbles 6-8
(to 4") from 6 to 8 Feet
8-12 51 LTSTONE (MH) 8-10
TP-4 260 (approx) 11 0-4 SANOY ClAY (CH) 1-3
4-11 CLAYSTONE (CL-CH) 6-8·
TP-5 265 (approx) 6 Q-6 SILTY SAND, fine grained (SM) 2-4
TP-6 305 (approx) 10 0-3 SANDY CLAY (CH) 0-2
3-10 SANDSTONE, fine grained (SM) 5-7
TP-7 255 (approx) 10 0-1 SILTY SAND, fine grained (SM)
1-10 SILTSTONE/CLAYSTONE (CL) 5-7
TP-8 270 (approx) 12 0-5 SIL TY SAND, fine grQined (SM)
5-12 CLA YSTONE (CH) 6-8
TP-9 205 (approx) 10 0-10 SANDSTONE, fine grained ,(SM)
(Continued)
TABLE A-l -SUMMARY OF EXPLORATORY TEST PITS (Contld.)
Surface Depth Strati fi cation
Depth Interval
From Which
Exploratory Elevation of Test Interva I Bulk Sample
Test Pit No. (Feet) Pit (Feet) (Feet) Description of Material Taken (Feet)
TP-10 275 (approx) 11 0-11 SANDSTON E, fine grained (SM)
TP-ll 300 (approx) 10 0-10 SANDSTONE, fine grained (SM)
TP-12 220 (approx) 12 0-7 SILTY SAND, fine grained (SM)
7-12 CLAYSTONE (CH) 8-10
Notes:
(1) TP-11 and TP-12 were excavated ·on· February 7, .1974. All others were ex~avated on February 4, 1974.
(2) Groundwater was not encountered in any of the exploratory test pits at time of excavation.
PRIMARY DIVISIONS GROUP SECONDARY DIVISIONS " SYMBOl
GRAVELS CLEAN GW Well graded gravels, gravel-sand mixtures, little or no
...J GRAVELS fin~. " ~ MORE THAN HALF (LESS THAN Poorly graded gravels or gravel-sand'inixtures, little or (f) a:o GP ...I. Wo 5% FINES) no flOes . 0 ~N OF COARSE
(f) :?: . FRACTION IS GRAVEL GM Silty gravels, gravel-sand-silt mi~tures, non-plasti,c fines. 0
0 LLZ W LARGER THAN WITH UJ Oz N Z LL<1: Vi NO.4 SIEVE FINES GC Clayey gravels, gravel-sand-clay mixtures, plastic fines.
~ ...JI <1:1-w CLEAN > SANDS SW Well graded sands, gravelly sands, little or. no fines. 19 I W SANDS a: Vi UJ zw MORE THAN HALF (LESS THAN (f) <1:t:J SP Poorly graded sands or gravelly sands, little or no fines. Ia: 5% FINES) 0: 1-<1: OF COARSE ~ ...J w FRACTION IS SANDS SM Silty sands, sand-silt mixtures, non-plastic fines. U a:(f) 0-SMALLER THAN WITH :?: NO.4 SIEVE FINES SC Clayey sand~, sand-clay mixtures, piastic fines.
w SILTS AND CLAYS ML Inor~anic ~ilts and very fine s~nds, rock .flour, sil~y. or (f) LL a: 1:::1 c ayey flOe ~ands or'clayeY,sllts,wlth slight plastiCity. ...I 0 w (f)
0 ...J Inor~anic clays of low to medium plasticity, gravelly ...J w LIQUID LIMIT IS CL (f) LL <1: > -cays, sandy clays, silty clays: lean clays. ...J <1: :?: W LESS THAN 50% 0 I (f) Vi' OL Organic silts and organic silty clays of lOW plasticity. UJ Z Z ~ 0
~ <1: 0 Inorganic silts micaceous or diatomaceous fine sandy,or I ...J N SILTS AND CLAYS MH I-~ ci S!ltylsoils.'elastic silts. ,
19 a: . w w Z LIQUID LIMIT IS CH Inorganic clays of high plasticity, fat clays. UJ a: ~ Z 0 Z
:?: :?: <1: GREATER THAN 50% u: I OH Organic clays of medium to high plasticity, organic silts. l-I
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS Pt Peat and other highly organic soils.
. DEFINITION OF TERMS
U.S. STANDARD SERIES SIEVE CLEAR SQUARE SIEVE OPENINGS
200 40 10 4 3/4" 311 12"
SAND 0RAVEL
SILTS AND CLAYS I I COARSE
COBBLES SOULDERS
FINE MEDIUM COARSE FINE
GRAIN SIZES .
SANDS,GRAVELS AND BLOWS/FOOT t CLAYS AND STRENGTH:f BLOWS/FOOT t NON-PLASTIC SILTS PLASTIC SILTS
,
VERY LOOSE 0-4 VERY SOFT 0 -1/4 o -2
LOOSE 4 -10 SOFT 1/4 -1/2 2 - 4
FIRM 1/2 - 1 4 -.8 MEDIUM DENSE 10 -30 STIFF 1 - 2 8 -16
DENSE 30-50 VERY STIFF 2 - 4 16 --32
VERY DENSE OVER 50 HARD OVER 4 OVER 32
RELATIVE DENSITY CONSISTENCY
t Number of blows of 140 pound hammer falling 30 jnches to drive a 2 inch O.D. (1-:3/8 inch I.D')
split spoon (ASTM D-1586).
:fUnconfined compressive strength in tons/sq. ft. as determined by laboratory testing or approximated
by the standard penetration test (ASTM D-1586), pocket penetrometer, t.orvane, or visual observation.
KEY to EXPLORATORY BORING LOGS
Unified Soil Classification System CASTM D-24~7)
LDwney-Holrlu2l!r RS50tiOtl!S C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PAR K
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE
S 114-1 February 1974 Figure A-1
'r DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 320'(Approx)
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS SYM-COLOR BOL
(FEET) CONSIST. SOIL TYPE
hS-.I....,L,..,TY"'I"<TS..,.A..,......N,_DM'"/---,fir-rn_e_g_r_~_.i n..-.. e_d-:r--__ -I_-t-==b~~~ n
SANIJS IUNt, tine grained light
Bottom of Boring = 23 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
brown
white-
brown
loose -
Forma-
fional
Material
SM
/1--
SM I--'
~ -P=
I--
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--
--
I--
r--
f---'10-
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I--rz
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f-2D -
I--.
I--
t::::::=:='
I--
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.,.. -.
--
t--
I--
1--30 -
I--
I--
I--
f-.,...
r-35 .,...
i'-.,...
~ -
t--
I--
f-40 -
LOGGED BY MRO
DATE DRILLED .2/1/74
60/6" 8
80/6"
80/6'
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
Lowney-Haldueer AssoEiutes
Foundation / Soil I Geological Engineers
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
PROJECT NO. DATE BORING
S 114-1 February 1974 NQ.
" DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 3qO'(Approx) LOGGED BY
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY SAND, fine grained
SANDSTONE, fine grained
(grading silty below 28 Feet)
Encountered Refusal at 30 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
red-
brown
white-
brown
gray-
white
gray-prown
white
SOIL CONSIST.. TYPE
dense SM I-
(FEET)
v
-
Forma-
tional
Material
SM -
=tI 80
f-' 5-
--
--
-
--
-10-
--
--
--~ 70/611
--
-15 -
--
--
--
--
-20-
--
-"-
--IT 80 -. -
-25 -
~ -
--
I--~ 60
--
,..." r--r 50/311
--
--
--
--
i-35 -
--
--
..., -
- -
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14
13
8
EXPLORATORY· BORI NGLOG"
2/1/74
,
Lowney-Holdueer RssDEiates C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers r-__ P_R~O_JE_C_T __ N_O_' __ 4-_____ D_A_T_E_'~ __ ~BORING
S114-1 February 1974 NO. 2
r DRILL RIG Conti nuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION' 230'(Approx)
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY SAND, fine grained
I-
SANDSTONE, fine grained
Bottom of Boring = 18.5 Feet
Note: The strotification lines represent the appro~imote
boundory between material types and the transition may
be grodual. .
SYM-COLOR BOL
gray-
brown
light
brown
gray-
brown
light.
brown
CONSIST.
lOOSE;)
dense
Forma.-
tiona I
Material
6 Inches
DEPTH
SOIL (FEET)
TYPE
" v
SM I-'--
--
-
·;SM --' ,
-5 ....J
c ---
--
--
-10-
--
--
r. -
f--
~ 15 -
'--
--
:... --- -
r-20"'-
f--
f--
I--
,... -
'-25 -
--
--
f--
f--
1-30-
f--
r -
--
r--
-35 -.--
--
--
--
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LOGGED BY
DATE DRILLED
a: w. ..J D. :; <1: fJ)
LL ·8 12
L 45
tr 50 12
:T 48 13
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
MRO
2/1/74
lowney-Haldueer AssoEiotes C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, Cal ifornia
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
t-_P_R_O_JE_C_T_N_O_. _+-_....,...._D_A_T_E __ -I BORING
February 1974 NO. S 114-1 3
,
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 285 1(Approx) LOGGED BY MRO
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER ' 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/1/74
,Z (U """":-<f-w OW ~~t: rZ w>:r a: z iii f-. DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ ________________ --__ --__ ------~ __ r-____ ~ ____ ~~-,~--~DEPTH
SOIL (FEET)
CONSIST. TYPE
UJ -' 0. ::<
0:;: f-« ...... ~I-en Wz ~UJ I-en!:: ~iiig !::.~
a: ~~ ~ u:en(!)u::-«za:u.. zwZen· w 0 en· oa:UJ~ ijill!l-e. uo.a:-
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY CLAY
Liquid Limit = 27%
Plasticity Index = 12%
Passing No .200 Sieve = 54%
SANDSTONE, fine grained
Bottom of Boring = 33 Feet
Nole: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the tronsition may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
light
brown
white-
brown
light
gray-
brown
Lowney-Haldueer Asso£iotes
hard CL
Fo·rma-" . SM
tional
Material
« en WW'CO '0. a: ~ " v
l-
I--
_ x Jar
Samp e
-=cr 60
--,
-5 ....
~ -
--
--
-'--
,10-
-.:..
-...;.
I---tz 70/6"
I---
-15 ~
--
--
--
--:
;--20-
I---
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--tr: 40/611
--
~ 25 -
-~
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I--
'I---
-30-
--
----:;:? 50/6".
--
I-35-
'I--
I'--
I--
-: -
-40-
0 u
14
12
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
1->-z::E!n C1}co ::>0 , u
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carrsbad I Cal ifornia
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
I-_P_R_O_JE_C_T __ N-,-O_. _+---'-__ D_A_T_E ____ ---' BORING 4
S 114-1 Febrvary 1974 NO.
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION2901(Approx) LOGGED BY MRO
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/1/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ _______________ -r-_.,...-___ .--___ -r-_-I DEPTH
(FEET)
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY SA_~D, fine graine~_
SANDSTONE, fine grained
SYM-COLOR CONSIST. SOIL BOL TYPE
red":" loose SM
_-I-_o+-:.b:J,.r.::::.o.uw:..IJn ~----~..,-//::
white-torma-' 'SM f-
brown tiona I I-
Material -
;-5-
--
-. -
- -
--
-,10-
--
--
;--
I--
-15 ~
0: W -' a. :::; <-en
light
gray-.
white
~ -'
(Break in log from 19 to 30 Feet)
I'
SANDSTONE, fine grained
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
Bottom of Bori ng = 48 Feet
...
y ... y
light
gray-
white
light
brown
Forma-: SM
tiona I
Material·
--
-_t:I:
')f"\
f--
r -
I--~ --
r-35 -
--
--
I--
I--
1-40-
I--
i'--
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;--
-45 -
I--
I---,-
I--
1-50-
5w-' ~ w J:Z -uti: . 0:-" 0:1-< I-z ...... wI-«00 t-z < Cl.> ii:' t=lns: <.W W z·o: en
~oog s:!z J:wo~ enO:t-~
wWcc 0 1->-a.0:~ U en co-
50/611 10
r
A
50
60/6' 10
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
--
OW W>J: ·z '00 I--enCl;": LL w'Z.u.. 'Zo:wen 8a.0:~
Z ~ In . ~u
Lowney-Haldueer AssoEiotes C.c.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
t-_P_R_O_JE_C_T_N_O_. _-+-__ -D-A-T-E--~ BORING -5
5114-1 tebruary 1974 NO.
r DRill RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 285'(Approx) lOGGED BY MR 0
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRillED 2/V74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ __________________ --____ ----__ .---r-____ -' ____ --__ ~~ DEPTH
(FEET)
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY SAN D, fine grained
SANDSTONE, fine grained
Bottom of Boring = 17.5 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the tronsition may
be gradual.
SYM-
BOl
lowney-Holdueer Assotiotes
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
COLOR
brown
light
brown
light to
yellow-
brown
light
gray-
white
CONSIST.
medium
dehse
Forma-
tiona I
Material
SOil
TYPE
SM b-v JL
I--
SM I--~
I"--
I-5 -
I--
I--
I--
t--
1--10-
I--
I--
I--0:
I--
-15 -
--
--
I--
I--
1--20 -
I--
I--
~ -
--
-25 -
..., --
--
I--
I--
1--30-
~ -
I--
t--
I--
,... 35 --
.--
I--
I--
f:'--
1--40 -
12
45/6'
36/6" 14
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C •. C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PAR.K
Carlsbad, Cali·fornia
t-__ P_R_O_J_EC_T_N_O_. _+-____ -D ..... A ..... T-E----l BORING
S114-1 February 1974 NO. 6
r-----------------------r------------------~------------~
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION +260 '(Approx) LOGGED BY MRO
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/1/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY SAND, fine grained
SANDSTONE, fine grained
(very hard drilling from 13 to
14 Feet)
Bottom of Boring = 15 Feet
Note: The stratificotion lines represent the opproximete
boundory between meterial types and the transition may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
light
brown
light
brown
Lawney-Huldueer Rssudutes
Zw"""":' ~ ~0li: 0 0: 0:;:
DEPTH W I-z .......
-' «(/) ~z a. ~!i.i3: ...:w
SOIL (FEET) ::;: wc;;O· 3:!z < CONSIST. (/) Zw-' '0 TYPE "
~o:f!? 0
v k: medium SM r--10
dense ,... -
F6rma-: SM r -Z 70 10
tional ~ -
Material -5 -
--
--
-.,.-
--
-10-
--
--
,... -
~ -
. , ,...
--
--
--I
--
1-20-
~ -
--
--
--
-25 -:
--
--
r--
r--
1-30-
~ . -
.:... -
--
--
r-35 -
f--
f--
r--
I--
-40-
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
I--_P_R_O_JE_C_T_N_O_. _+ ___ D_A_T_E __ -r BORING
February 1974 NO. 7 S 114-1
,. DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 31O '(Approx) LOGGED BY'
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 .Inches DATE DRILLED
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ ______________________________ .-__ r-____ ~~ ______ .-__ ~DEPTH
(FEET)
~ a:;: W z I-w ~~
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY SAND, fine grained
SANDSTONE, fine grained
Bottom of Boring = 17.5 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the tronsitian may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
yellow-
brown
white-
brown
SOIL CONSIST. , 'TYPE
medium SM
dense
Forma-' SM
tiona I
Material
" v
,--
-
-=LI 52
-, 5 -
,.... -
,"'" -
.,..' ...,
-';-
-10-':
--i
-< _tz50/6f1
I--
:-15 -
r--
-...,
--
-' -
f-20-
I--
i-o -
I--
:--
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--
--
I--
I--
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r--
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--
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I-35 -
I--
I--
I--
r -
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17
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
MRO
2/2/74
Lowney-Holdueer AssoEiotes C.C.&. FPALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DAT:E , BORING
S 114-1 February 1974 NO. 8
..
, DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Au~er SURFACE ELEVATION260 1(Approx) LOGGED BYMR b
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/2/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ ____________ --____ ----__ ----__ .-__ r-__ --~ ________ '-~ D~PTH
(FEET)
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY CLAY
SYM-COLOR BOL
gray-
brown
SOIL CONsisT. TYPE
firm to CL stiff
" v
I--.
-~----------------------------+---~-----+------~~--~ SM SANDSTONE, fine grained gray-
brown
Forma-I-
tional
""tz 70
(grading' clayey be'low 10 Feet)
Liquid Limit = 56%
Plasticity Index = 21%
Passing No .200 Sieve = 42%
Encountered Refusal at 31.5 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the tronsition may
be gradual.
Material
SC
I-'--
l-5 -'
I--
l--
I--'
I--
f-1O-
I--
f--
I--tc 60
--
-15 -
--
~ _.
--
I--
f-20-
I--
1-. -tz: 60/611
'-' .. -
'-,-: -
-25 -
--
--
I--
I--
1-30-":
I--rr-: 50/311 .
,.... -
,.... -
--
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--
l-. -
I--
I--
1-4.0-
~ 0:;:-W z I-w «I-,=: z o (,)
22
19
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
lowney-Holdueer AssoEiotes C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSiNESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE BORING
S 114-1 F~bruary. 1974 NQ. 9
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 255 1(Approx) LOGGED BY MRO
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED .. 2/2/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SANDY CLAY
Passing No. 200 Sieve = 63%
CLAYSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 15 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the appraximate
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
gray-
brown
light
gray-
brown
LDwney-lioldueer RssDEiotes
ZUJ--:-<f-a: Qut;: ffi;: DEPTH UJ I-Z,
-J <;::(/) . I-~ Cl. a:(/):;
(FEET) ::;; 1--0 <I-
< ~(J)...J :;·z
(/) ~t:!S 0
"
u CONSIST. SOIL TYPE
v ~ 11 --CL stiff
--
-, -tz·27
--
- 5 -
-
Forma-lCH i-
tional -
Material -
--0=. 50
-
25
-lQ-
--
--
i--
i--
, ...
--
~ -
--
--
1-20-
i--
r--
r--
--
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'--
--
f--
i--
1-30-
i--
r--
--
--
f-35 -
f--
f--
f--
r--
~40-
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT B-USINESS PARK
Carlsbqd, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE BORING
S 114-1 February 1974 NQ. 10
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 2401(Approx) LOGGED BY MRO
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMET,ER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED, 7/2/74,
~ W .o'W ' 5'~ ;:: :cZ w>:c
~~~ a:;:' '~G,~ 1L z iii ~ , Wz U:"'Cl~ DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SANDY CLAY
Passing No. 200 Sieve = 65%
CLAYSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 18 Feet
Note: The stratificatian lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the tronsition may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
light
brown
light
brown
SOIL (FEET)
CONSIST. TYPE
hard
very
stiff
Forma-,
tional
Material
,...
v
CL --
-=1 -
-
-5 -
i--
I---=I -
-10-
--
--
I--'
-
CH I-15 -
i----h-
--
r-20~
I--
f--
f--
,--
I-25 -'
--
--
I;--
f--
r-30-
f--
I--,
--
i--
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--
-.,..
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--
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wWaJ 0 "'rc o.a:~ 0
40 10
29 11
40/611 24,
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
zwz", oa:w:.:: oo.a:~ z~tn ::>0
IDwney-Haldueer AssaEiates C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE BOAING
1----S-1 -14---1--+-F-e-b-ru-a-ry-1-9-74--i NO. 11
DRILLRIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION2151(Approx)
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ ____________________________ -' __ '-______ ~ ______ +---4DEPT:H
(FEET)
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SANDY CLAY
SYM-COLOR BOL
light
brown
SOIL CONSIST. TYPE
very
stiff
CL ;-
-
,r'I
-
-
LOGGED BY
DATE DRILLED
'Zw-: ~ QUI;: 0: ffi;: W I-z ......
-' <I:<I:UJ I-Z 0.. ~!i;;: <w =< ~(j)g ;:!z <I: UJ wWm 0 0..0:_ U
Passing No .200 Sieve = 57% -------------+--4-
light
brown
For'ma-'. 'MH -
-:-Z 46
SILTSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 15 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate.
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
light
gray
tional
Material
-
-5-
;--
;--
;--
r--
f-1O-
- -
- -
r--to 46 25
r--
1r::
r--
i--
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I--
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r--
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MRO
2/2/74
W OW :r:Z w>:r:
0:0~-z(j)1-U::13~LL <l:za:"-WWOUJ ZO:WCIl iJjO:I-~ 80..0:~ !;j~ z=<!;j ::>8
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
LDwney-Haldueer RSSD[iates
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
·C.C. & F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
t-__ P~R:::-O ... J ... EC..,..T_' -:-N_9_. _+-=-..,--_D_A_T..,..E........,,=-~ BORING
S 114-1 February 197 4 NO: 12
DRILL RIG Continuous FI ight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 230' (Appro:x) LOGGED BY· RR P
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRIL.LED 2/4/74.·
a: DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION I----------------,----,----,------r-~ DEPTH ~ .0.
SOIL . (FEEt) ~
CONSIST. TYPE(/) DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SANDSTONE, fine grained
(grading more silty below 16. Feet)
Bottom of Boring = 33 Feet
SYM-COLOR BOL
white-
brown
lowney-Holdueer Rssotiotes
(\
Forma-SM I--
tional --
Material -_I: 80/611 7
--
-5 -
f-~
f--
f--
r--
1-'-10-
--
--
r -2 60/tP
t--
f-15 -
r--
I--
;--
I--
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--
--
--::z 60/8
--
-25-
--
~ -
--
--
-30-
--
--50/6' .-
--
f-35 -
f--
--
- -
--
-40-
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C.C. & F PALOMAR. AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
. Carl'sbad, Cal ifornia
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
I-_PR_O_J_E_C_T_N_O_ . .:....,....+_..,..--_D_A_T_E __ ---I BORING
S 114-1 February 1974 NO. 13
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 185'(Approx} LOGGED BY . RRP
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches bATEDRILLEb 2/4174
Zw"'-:-~ W fil~:x: DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION 20 t: . :x:z a: I-Z, a:;: . 1-'-< Z CIJ 1-. W a: Cl> ~ -(I)Cl~ W z
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
CLAYEY and SANDY SILT
CLAYEY SAND, fine grained
-
SANDSTONE, fine to medium
grained
Bottom of Boring = 16.5 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
SYM-BOL
lowney-Holdueer 'AssoEiotes
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers.
COLOR
brown
light
brown
light
brown
Dr;:PTH ..J «(I) ~za:lii IJ.. UJ Z u.. . a. I=!i>;: ~w ~a:w~ :. .:x: w 0 x:
SOIL (FEET) w-o ;:!z ClJa:I--·0 a. a: -< ffiffliij CONSIST. TYPE CIJ '0' ~fii z~tn
"
a.a:_ 0 ':::>0
medium ML -tz 11 dense _ J-.. -
medium SC J--
dense J--
J--
.5 -
Forma-. :'SM I--
tiona I I-=I Material r 30 12
r--
r-1O-
I--
J--
I--
I--
I-15 -rT I--35 9
I--
I--
J--
r-20-
I--
J--
I--
J--
I-25 :...
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I--
I--
'f--
1-'-30-
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"-40-
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
. Carlsbad, California
PROJECT NO. DATE BORING
S114-1 February 1274, NO. 14
DRILL RIG Conti nuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 195-'(Approx) LOGGEDBVRRP
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/4/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION ~ ______________________________ .-__ r-____ -. ________ .-__ ~DEPTH
(FEET)
a: w ..J Q. ::;;
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
CLAYEY SAND, fine grained
SANDSTONE, fine grained
Bottom of Boring = 9 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between meteriol types and the tronsition mey
be 9roduol_
SYM-COLOR BOL
dark
brown
brown
lDwney-Holdueer RSsD[iotes
CONSIST. SOIL TYPE ~
medium SC f--k2: 16 dense -
Forma-.SM f--~ 40/611
tional ~ -
.Material f-5 -
--
--
-'-rr ~5 14
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--
--
--
,.--
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--
--
--
--
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I--
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f--
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--
I-35 -
r--
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-40-
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C .C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers DATE BORING PROJECT NO. 15 S 114-1 February 1974 NO.
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVAT[ON 245 '(Approx) LOGGED BY RRP
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/4/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SILTY CLAY
Liquid Limit
Plasticity Index
Passing No. 200 Sieve
= 63%
= 43%
= 74%
SYM-COLOR BOL CONSIST. '
brown (l very
gray stiff
hard
SOIL
TYPE
CH
a:'
DEPTH w ..;J 0-
(FEET)' ::!' < CIJ
f'\
I-'--
I--
I-=[ l-
I-. 5 -
I--
--
--
--
r.-10-
~ _______________ +-_+-_ --l-------'I---+--
Cl-CLAYSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 23 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the transitian may
be gradual.
brown Forma-
tional CH
Material
I--
I--12
I--
..... 15 -
r---
r---
;--
I--
r.-20-
l-
I-
I-
-
-
I--25 -
I--
t--
I--,
I--
,r.-30'-
I--
I--
I--
..... -
I--35 -
'1--
I---
I---
I--
r.-40-
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~Uig 3:!z g:~E:!. 0 0
18 10
31/6"
,EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
Lowney-Holdueer Rssociates c.c.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE ,BORING
S 114-1 February 1974 NO. 16
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 280'(Approx) LOGGED BY RRP
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/4/74_
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SANDSTONE, fine grained
(grading more silty)
'-----------
SILTSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 28 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
bounclory between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
SYM-COLOR BOL
gray &
brown
brown
green-
gray
Lowney-Haldueer AssaEiates
SOIL CONSIST. TYPE
Forma-"(SM
tional
Material
--
Forma-:SM
tional
Material
Zw"""='
a: ~uli:
DEPTH UJ f-Z ,
-J ..:..:(/)
a. ~tii;: (FEET) ::;: ~iiig ..: CIl wUJm
" a.a:~
'--
--
--tI 60
--
-5 -
i--
i--
--rz 46/6'
--
10-
--
--
r--
i--
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--
--
--,236/6"
-
r-20-
f-' -
r----
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i--
i-30-
r-..,.
--
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f-35 -
r--
r--
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0 U
15
w 0 UJ J:Z UJ>J: a:19~~ ~i219-":zcr;u. u.UJzu.· UJUJOCll_Za:UJCIl
J: a: I-~ 0 a. .a: == CIlI-U::;:f-CIl~ .;0 CIl U
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C.C.& F pALOMAR AIRPORT BusiNESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
r __ P_R_O_J,-EC_T_N_O..,.. _+-___ D_A_T_E __ ---f BORING 17 S114-1 February 1974 NO.
DRILL RIG Continuous Flight Auger SURFACE ELEVATION 250 I (App rox) LOGGED BY RRP
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED 2/4/74
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION'
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
CLAYEY SAND, fine grained
SYM-COLOR BOL
light
brown
light
brown-
gray
~--------------+---l:.--
SILTSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 20.5 Feet
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between material types and the transition may
be gradual.
green-
gray
-
CONSIST. 'SOIL TYPE
dense
very
der:1Se
SC
cr'
DEPTH W ..J 0-
(FEET) . ~ « Ul
n v'
1-, -
I--
I--12
I---5 -
--
-'--
-
Forma.-:MH. -
tional 1-10
Material -U-I-
I--
I-~
I--
'I-15 ~ tz --
--
--
I--
1-20
t--'
I--
I--
I-' -
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--'
--
t--
I--
1--30-:
,I--
I--
I--
!--
.:... 35 -
'--
I--
f--
I--
1-40-
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33/6'
50 16
35/6'
28/6' 16
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
Lowney-Haldueer Assotiates C.C.& F PAl::OMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, <:;:al·ifornia
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers,
I-_P_R_O_J_EC_T_N_O_. _+-_--'-_D_A_T_E __ --I BORING
February 1974 NO. 18 S 114-1
,
DRILL RIG Continuous Fliqht Auqer SURFACE ELEVATION 2151(Approx) LOGGED BY MR.O'
DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER Not Encountered BORING DIAMETER 6 Inches DATE DRILLED' 2/4/74
Zw-' # W OW
DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION 2(.)t;: :cz w > ':c ir a:;:-a: ~§_ zUlI-
DEPTH W I-z., -(/)C!l-cCcC(J) W z LLWZU.
DESCRIPTION AND REMARKS
SI LTY SAND I fine grained
(grading clayey with depth)
SILTSTONE
Bottom of Boring = 8.5 Feet
Note: The stratificction line. represent the cpproximate
boundary between material type. and the transition may
be grodual.
SYM-
BOL
Lowney-Holdueer Assotiates
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers
COLOR
brown
light
brown
-' cCza:u. a. :=ins: ~w Wwo(/) ,Z a: w (/)
SOIL (FEET) ::; ~Ulg s:~ il5a:t-~ oa.a:~ cC (.) ::;'1-
CONSIST. TYPE (J) ~,~S 0 in ~. 50,(/)
1"1
(.) (.)
v
medium SM I--
dense I-:--
I--~t2 15
I:--
I-5 -
-Forma-MH tiondl I--
Material I--T 33 15
I:'" ' -
~10-
I--
I--
I--
I--
I--15 -
I--
I--
I--
I--
f-20-
I---
I---
'--
:-. -
-25 -
--
--
f--
f--
1-30-
I--
I--
f--
--
-35 -
.--
f--
J--
I--
f-40-
EXPLORATORY BORING LOG
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSIN.ESS PARK
Carlsbad, Cal ifornia
. PROJECT NO. DATE BORING
S 114-1 February 1974 NO. 19
APPENDIX B -LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
The laboratory testing program was undertaken in order to classify the soil cmd formational
materials and to evaluate their strength, compressibil ity and expansion characteristics.
Fill suitability tests including direct shears, Atterberg Limits, gradation, compaction, and
expansion tests were also performed on four representative bulk sqmples of the materials
from Te~t Pits, 1, 3, 4, and 8 in the proposed cut areas.
The natural water content was determined on selected samples and is recorded on the
boring logs at the appropriate sample depths.
Five laboratory gradation tests were performed on selected samples of the materia.ls en-
countered in the borings and test pits for classification purposes. The results of these
tests are presented on Figures B-1 and B-2. In addition, the results of twelve No .• 200
sieve tests are presented in Table B-1 and are recorded on the boring logs. at the appropriate
sample depths.
Ten Atterberg Limit determinations were performed on representative samples of the more
silty and clayey on-site materials to determine the range of water content over which
these materials exhibit plasticity and to classify the soil according to the Unified Soil
Classification System. The results of the Atterberg Limit determinations are presented
on Figures B-3 and B-4 and are recorded on the boring logs at fhe appropriate sample
depths.
Nine direct shear tests were performed on selected undisturbed samples of the moterials
obtained from the borings in order to evaluate their strength charocteristics (apparent
cohesion and angle of internal friction). Samplesweresheared at a constant rate under
various surcharge pressures. Fai lure was taken at the peak shear stres~. In addition-,
four direct shear tests were performed on remolded bulk samples of the en..,site materials
compacted to 90 percent of their maximum dry density as determined by ASTM Test Desig-
nation D1557-70. The results of the undisturbed and remolded direct shear tests are
summarized in Tables B-2 and B-3.
Six confined compression tests were performed on selected undisturbed samples of the
surface materials obtained from the borings under surcharge pressures approximately equal
to the proposed fill loads. The samples were initially compressed at their natural moisture
content until equilibrium was reached .• The samples were then. saturated and the addi-
tional compression recorded. The results of the compression tests are summarized in Table
B-4.
Four swell tests were performed on selected bulk samples of the ·on-site materials in order
to determine their expansion potential. The results of these tests are presented in Table
B-5. .
B-2
Four compaction tests (ASTM D1557-70) were performed on selected bulk samples of
the on-site materials. The results of these tests are presented on Figures B-5 through
B-8.
Two R-value tests for use in evaluating the pavement subgrade qualities of typical fill
soils were performed. The results of these tests are presented in Table B-6.
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
(ASTM D 422-72)
u. S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
100 7 6 3 2 1 3/~ 112 1/~ ~ 10 16 20 30 ~o SO 60 80 00 200 325 0 -" .
90 .10
.'
-
80 20
70 30'
" '.
~ '" 60 '" ~O --« II. ... ~ SO SO
u a:
'" II. ~o 60
30 70
20 . , ao
10 90 .
-0 100
100 SO 10.0 5.0 1.0 0.5 0.1 .05 .01 .OOS .001
PARTICLE SIZE IN MIL.LIMETERS
GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SIL.T AND CLAY
COARSE FINE COARSE MEDIUM FINE
Boring/ UNIFIED
KEY Test Pit SAMPLE ELEV. SOIL
SYMBOL DEPTH (feet) CLASSIFICATION SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
No. (feet) SYMBOL
..--. EB-4 3.5 --CL SILTY CLAY
'--4 TP-l 6-8 --SM SILTY SAND, fine grained ----TP-3 6-8 --CL SILTY CLAY
I
"
lDwney-Haldueer ASSDEiates GRADATION TEST DATA
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORl" B'USIN~SS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation 1 Soil 1 Geological Engineers
PROJECT NO. DATE B-1 .,.--------+-----..;...---'-1 FIGURE
February 1974 5114-1
0 '" z
« ...
'" p:: ... z '" IJ a: '" Q.
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
(ASTM D 422-72)
U. S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZES
100 7 6 3 2 1 3/4 In 10 16 20 30 40 SO 60 80 100 200. 325
" z
90
80
70
::: 60 .. e. ... ~ 50 o a: .. n. 40
30
20
10
100 SO 10.0 5.0 1.0 0.5 0.1 .05 .• 01 .oos
PARTICLE SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES I------r-----+----...--------r-------i SILT AND CLAY
KEY
SYMBOL
COARSE
Boring/
Test Pit
No.
TP-4
TP-8
FINE
SAMPLE
DEPTH
(feet)
6-8
6-8
COARSE
ELEV.
(feet)
MEDIUM
UNIFIED
SOIL
CLASSIFICATION
SYMBOL
CL-CH
CH
FINE
SAMP!-E DESCRIPTION
SILTY SANDY CLAY
SilTY SANDY CLAY
GRADATION TEST DATA
o.
10
30
o
.. 40 ~ .. t-.. : SO a:
-'. t-Z
60 ~
70
80
90
100
.001
a: ... e.
lDwney-Haldueer ASSDEiates
C.C;& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers Carlsbad, California
PROJECT NO. DATE J--------+--------{ FIGURE B-2
S 114-1 February 1974
60 ~/
50 . -
.... If V '* .' \;
u ~. 40 X V w CL / c ~ 30 >-~ ~ I-MH U i= ~ • or en 20 V « ..J 0/ OH c.. -+ 10
7 lI""
4 CL-ML /// V,-ML or OL
0 ML l/' I
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LIQUID LIMIT C%)
-
NATURAL PASSING UNIFIED
KEY BORING SAMPLE LIQUID PLASTICITY LIQUIDITY SOIL
SYMBOL NO. DEPTH WATER LIMIT INDEX NO. 200 INDEX CLASSIFICATION CONTENT SIEVE SYMBOL ( feet) % % % %
-+ EB-4 0-1 --27 12 54 CL
• EB-9 13-13.5 . 22 56 21 42 -0.6 SC*
• EB-16 ' 3.5-4 10 63 43 74 -0.2 CH
0 TP-3 0-1 --32 14 52 --CL .. TP-3 8-10 --55 23 --MH
• TP-4 1-3 --52 28 54 --CH
• TP-4 6-8 --50 27 67 --CL-CH
*Classification symbol for coarse grained soil used where less than 50% Passing No .200 Sieve
PLASTICITY CHART AND DATA
Lowney-Haldueer Assoliates C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BusiNESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE
S 114-1 February 1974 Figure B-3
60 ~Y 50 V ,... CH .. v * Y. \J 40 V x 1/ w CL C • g
30 > ~ l-• I MH C3 i= ~ C/) 20 V or ,
<t ...I
./ OH 0..
10
7 ~
4 CL-ML /// VL7 ML or OL
0 ML 1/ I
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LIQUID LIMIT C%)
Boring/ NATURAL PASSING UNIFIED
KEY Test Pit SAMPLE LIQUID ' PLASTICITY NO.?OO LIQUiDITY SOIL
SYMBOL DEPTH WATER LIMIT INDEX . INDEX CLASSIFICATION
No. CONTENT SIEVE ' SyMBOL ( feet) % % % %
• TP-6 0-2 --"52 34 54 --CH
• TP-7 5-7 --46 26 ----CL
A TP-8 6-8 --53 29 66 --, CH
PL,ASTICITY CHART AND DATA
..
lowney-Haldueer AssoEiates C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT B,USINES$ PARK
Carisbad,CalHor:nia ..
Foundation I Soil I Geological Engineers PROJECT NO. DATE
S 114-1 February 1974 Figure B..,4
.
t, ,
SAMPLE DEPTH SPECIFIC LIQUID PLASTIC
NO. (FT,l SAMPLE DESCR I PTION GRAVITY LIMIT' INDE'X (%l
TP-1 6-8 SILTY SAND, fine grained (SM) -- ----
Zero Air Voids Curv,e
Specific Gravity ,-2.60
120 •
':
\ ,
115 \
rzr ) "
'4-1/ ~ 1\
<.> 7 \ a. , . 1\ ~ >-/ h\ I-110 -:\ ~ (f) J z w [7 ,
Cl
1/ \ \ >-J 0:::: 1\ Cl V \ \ 105 d.. 1\ tr '\ ~
\.
~ ~
"'\ \ 100 0 5 10 15 20 25
MOISTURE CONTENT 0/0
OPTIMUM WATER CONTENT % 14.0
MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY I pef 115
TEST DESIGNATION ASTM D 1557 -70
LOWNEY· KALDVEER ASSOCIATES COMPACTION TEST RESULTS
Foundation / Soil / Geological Engineers C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad California
PROJECT NO. I DATE DRAWING NO.
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA S 114,-1 I February 1974 8-5
SAMPLE DEPTH SPECIFIC tlOlilD PLASTIC
NO. 1FT,) SAMPLE DESCRIPTION GRAVITY LIMit INDEX·
(0/0)
TP-3 8-10 CLAYEY and SANDY SILT (MH) ------
Zero Air VoIds· Curve
105 1\
~ Specific Gravity. = 2.65
V y
.-:I r '" ,
ht" ~ \ ~
/ IV \ \ 100 -/ \ ~
04-V \ 1\
(.) , \ 0--\ ' >-~\ I-95 -(/) , \ z w r\ a
\ \
>-\ 0::: a 1\ ~ 90 ~ \
'1 ,
\.
1\
85 \
0 10 20 30 40 50
MOISTURE CONTENT 0/0
OPTIMUM WATER CONTENT % 21.3
MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY. pef 103
TEST DESIGNATION ASTM D1557-70
COMPACTION TEST RESULTS
LOWNEY· KALDVEER ASSOCIATES
Foundation / Soil / Geolo9ical En9ineers C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, Ca I ifom ia
PROJECT NO. I DATE DRAWING· NO,
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA S 114-1 I February 1974 B-6
> SAMPLE DEPTH SPECIFIC LlaUID PLASTIC
NO. (FT,1 SAMPLE DESCRIPTION GRAVITY LlMI.T
(0/0)
INDEX
TP-4 6-8 SILTY and SANDY CLAY (CL-CH) -- ----
Zero Air Voids Curve
~speCifiC Gravity = 2.65
120 " L1
~\
\ ,
115 1\ ,
"<-u .\ a. -" f"\ 1 ~ >-I" I-110 hi \ -(/) /
,.., .1\.: z w In( " ~ I' . 0 --,
/ "'-' 1\.' >-, ~, a:::
0 1\" 105 ,
.. .\
l\ ,
100 0 5 10 15 20 25
MOISTURE CONTENT . °io
OPTIMUM WATER CONTENT 0/0 15.9
MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY I pef 112
TEST DESIGNATION ASTM D1557-70
LOWNEY' KALDVEER ASSOCIATES COMPACTION TEST RESULTS
Foundotion / Soil/Geological Engineers C.Cc& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California.
PROJECT NO_ I DATE DRAWING NO.
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA S 1 4-1 1 Februa.-ry 1974 B-7.
, SAMPLE DEPTH SPECIFIC LIQUID PLASTIC
NO. 1FT,) SAMPLE DESCRIPT.1ON GRAVITY LIMIT \0/,,) INDEX
TP-8 6-8 SILTY and SANDY CLAY (CH) --~---
Zero Air Voids Curve
SpeciHc Gravity = 2.60
I
115 ~
" \
~
110 \ r ~ \
rJ. ~ '" ,
'4-
U IT " \ a. -I ~ >-. rtf .. " .. I-105 -If) z w \ 0
>-' ..
a:::
0 ,
100 1\.
95
0 5 10 15 20 25
MOISTURE CONTENT 0/0
,
OPTIMUM WATER CONTENT % 15.7
MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY j pef 110
TEST DESIGNATION ASTM D1557-70
COMPACTION TEST RESULTS
LOWNEY· KALDVEER ASSOCIATES
Foundotion / Soil / Geological Engineers C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK
Carlsbad, California
PROJECT NO. I DATE I . DRAWING NO.
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA S 114-1 I Februqry 1974 I B-8
TABLE B-1 -RESULTS OF NO. 200 SIEVE TESTS
Sample Depth .Percent Passing
Boring/Test Pit No. (Feet) No. 200 Sieve
EB-4 0-1 54
EB-9 13-13.5 42
EB-lO 3-3.5 63
EB-11 3.5-4 65
EB-12 3-3.5 57
EB-16 3.5-4 74
TP-3 0-1 52
TP-4 1-3 54
TP-4 6-8 67
TP-6 0-2 54
TP-7 5-7 72
TP-8 6-8 82
TABLE B-2 -SUMMARY OF DIRECT SHEAR TESTS ON UNDISTURBED MATERIALS
Angle of
Exploratory Sample Depth Dry Density Water Content Apparent Cohesion Internal Friction
Boring No. (Feet) (pef) (%) (psf) (degrees)
EB-1 12.5-13 103 13 1,800 26
EB-2 27.5-28 116 15 5,500 16
EB-4 12.5-13 119 10 3,300 30
EB-5 33-33.5 111 12 4,.600 23
EB-9 22.5-23 104 23 3,300 36
EB-l0 3-3.5 93 27 1,500 24
EB-13 22.5-23 108 13 2,400 35
EB-16 12.5-13 106 20 4,000 30
EB-17 17.5-18 111 19 3,300 20
TABLE B-3 -SUMMARY OF DIRECT SHEAR TESTS ON REMOLDED SAMPLES
Exp lora to ry Sample Depth Dry Density Water Content
Angle of
Apparent Cohesion Internal Friction
Test Pit No. (Feet) (pef) (%) (psf) (degrees)
TP-l 6-8 104 14 800 23
TP-3 8-10 92 19 900 24
TP-4 6-8 101 16 2,500 12
TP-8 6-8 99 15 1,700 19
Note: Samples compacted to 90% of maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D1557-70.
TABLE B-4 -RESULTS OF CONFINED COMPRESSION TESTS
Applied Surcharge Compression Compression Exploratory Sample Depth Pressure Prior to Saturation After Saturation Total Compression Boring No. (Feet) (psf) (%) (%) (%)
EB-3 3-3.5 1,800 0.9 1.4 2.3
EB-7 0-1 3,000 1.3 2.2 3.5
EB-12 3-3.5 1,000 0.4 O. 1 0.5
EB-14 1-1.5 1,200 3.6 0.6 4.2
EB-18 2.5-3 3,000 0.7 0.7
·EB-19 3-3.5 1,800 1.8 0.3 2. 1
TABLE B-5 -RESULTS OF SWELL TESTS
Initial Initial Surcharge
Exploratory Sample Depth Dry Density Water Content Pressure Swell
Test Pit No. (Feet) (pcf) (%) (psf) (%)
TP-1 6-8 14.3 144 0.2
TP-3 8-10 103 18.7 144 10.2
TP-4 6-8 107 15.7 144 14.2
TP-8 6-8 106 14.9 144 15.4
TABLE B-6 -R-VALUE TEST RESULTS
Expansion
Water Content Exudation Pressure
Exploratory Material Sample Depth cit Compaction Pressure IJR IJ Thickness
Test Pit No. Description (Feet) (%) (psi) Value (Feet)
TP-2 SILTY SAND, 6-8 18.9 340 56 1.27
fine grained 20.3 215 37 0.37 (SM)
21.6 190 23 0.23
R-Value at 300 psi exudation pressure = 52
TP-12 SILTY CLAY 8-10 25.7 480 17 0.83
(CH) 30.7 345 13 0.27
31.7 205 9 0.20
R-Value at 300 psi exudation pressure = 12
1. GENERAL
APPENDIX C
GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS -SITE EARTHWORK
FOR
C.C.& F PALOMAR AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK -PHASE I
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
A. Scope of Work
These specifications and applicable plans pertain to and include all site earthwork including,
but not limited to, the furnishing of all labor, tools, and equipment necessary for site cleqring
and stripping, disposal of excess materials, excavation, preparation of foundation materials for
receiving fill, and placement and compaction of fill to the lines dnd grades shown on the project
grading plans.
B. Performance
The Contractor warrants all work to be performed and all materials to be furnished under this
contract against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of year{s) from th~ date
of written acceptance of the entire construction work ,by the Owner.
Upon written notice of any defect in materials OF workmanship duting said year period,
the Contractor shall, at the option of the Owner, repair o'r repla'ce sai·d defect and any damage
to other work caused by or resulting frorr1 s'uch defect without cost to the Owner. This shall
not I imit any rights of the Owner under the' lIacc'eptance and inspecfion II clause of this c,ontract.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory completion of all site earthwo,rk in
accordance with the project plans and specifications. This work shall be observed and tested
by a representative of Lowney/Kaldveer Associates, hereinaftE;lr known as the Soil Engineer.
Both the Soi I Engineer and the Architect/Engineer are the Owner's representatives. If the
Contractor should fail to meet the technical or design requirements embodied in thi,s document
and on the applicable plans, he shall make the necessary readjustments until al,1 work is ,deemed
satisfactory as determined by the Soil Engineer and the Architect/Engineer. No deviation from
the specifications shall be made except upon' written approval,of the SoU EngiJdeer or Architect!
Engineer.
No site earthwork shall be performed without the physical presence or approval of the SoU Engi-
neer. The Contractor shall notify the Soil Engineer at least twenty-four hours prior to commence-
ment of any aspect of the site .earthwork .,.
The Soil Engineer shall be the Owner's representative to observe the earthwork operations during
the site preparation work anq placement and compaction of fills. He shall make enough visits
to the site to famil iarize himself generally with the progress and qual ity of the work. He sha'lI
make a sufficient number of tests and/or observations to enable him to form an opinion ref;larding
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the adequacy of the site preparation, the acceptability of the fill materi'ar, and the extent to
which the compaction of the fill, as placed, meets the specification requirements. Any fill
that does not meet the specification requirements shall be removed and/or recompacted' until
the requirements are satisf.ied.
In accordance with generally accepted construction practices, the Contra.ctor shall be solely
and completely r.esponsible for working conditions at the job site, including safety of all persons
and property during performance of the work. This requirement shaH app.ly continuously and
shall not be limited to normal working hours.
Any construction review of the Contractor's performance conducted by the Soil Engineer is not
intended to include review of the adequacy of the Contr<;2ctor's safety measures in, on or .near
the construction site.
Upon completion of the construction work, the Contractor shall certify that all compacted fills
and foundations are in place at the correct locations, have the correct dimensions, are plumb,
and have been constructed in accordance with sound cOflstruction practice. In a<:ldition.I he shal I
certify that the materials used are of the types, quantity 9!1d 9\J~!ity required by the pl'ans qnd
specifications. . -,,'"
C. Site and Foundation Conditions
The Contractor is presumed to have visited the site and to have f<:1miliarized himself with existing
site conditions and the soil report titled IIGeotechnical Investigation, C ~C. & F Palomar Airport
Business Park -Phase I, Carlsbad, California'!.
The Contractor sha II not be relieve.d of liability under. the contract for any loss sustained as a
result of any variance between conditions indicated by or deduce<:l from the soil report and the
actual conditions encountered during the course of the work.
The Contractor shall, upon becoming aware of surface and/or subsurface cqnditions differi~g
from those disclosed by the original soil investigation, promptly hotify the Owner as to the nature
and extent of the differing conditions, first verbally to p.ermit verificqt.ion of the conclitior.ls, and
then in writing. No claim b'y the Contractor'for any conditions differing from those anticipated
in the plans and specifications and disclosed by the soil investigation will beal'lowed unless the
Contractor has so notified the Owner, verbally and in writing, as required above, of such changed
conditions.
D. Dust Control
The Contractor shall assume responsibility for the alleviation or prevent jon of any dust nuisance
on or about the site or off-site borrow areas. The Contractor shall assume all liability, including
court costs of co-defendants, for all claims related to dust or wind-blown materials attributable
to his work.
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II. DEFINITION OF TERMS
STRUCTURAL FILL -All soil or soil-rock !TIaterial placed at the site in order to raise grades or
to backfill excavations, and upon which the Soil Engineer has made sufficient tests and/or
observations to enable him to ,issue a written statement that, in his opinion, the fill has
been placed and compacted in accordance with the specification requirements.
ON-SITE MATERIAL -Material obtained from the required site excavations.
IMPORT MATERIAL -Material obtained from off-site I;>orrow areas.
ASTM SPECIFICATIONS -The 1970 edition of the American Society for Testing and Materials
Standards.
DEGREE OF COMPACTION -The ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the in-place.dry density
of the compacted fill material to the maximum dry density of the same m>aterial as deter-
mined by ASTM Test Designation D1557-70.
III. SITE PREPARATION
A. Clearing and Grubbing
The Contractor shall accept the site in its present condition and shall remove from the area of
the designated project earthwork all debris, brush, chaparral, designated trees, and associated
roots. Such materials shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from
the site.' '
B. Stripping
-The site shall be stripped to a minimum depth of 3 inches or to such greater depth as the Soil
Engineer in the field may consider as being advisable to remove aU surface vegetation and
organic laden topsoil. Stripped topsoil with an organic content in eXcess of 3 percent by
volume shall be stockpiled for possible use in landscaped areas. The Soil Engineer may at
his discretion waive the stripping requirements in certain areas depending upon the nature
of the surface vegetation and thickness of topsoil layer.
IV. EXCAVATION
All excavation shall be performed to the lines and grades and within the tolerances specified on
the project grading plans. All over-excavation below the grades specified shall be backfilled
at the Contractor's expense and shall be compacted in accordance with the specifica.tions. The
Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the stability of all .temporary construction slopes
at the site.
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V. SUBGRADE PREPARATION
Surfaces to receive compacted fill, and those on which concrete slabs. and pavements will be
constructed, shall be scarified to a minimum depth of 6 inches, moisture conditioned and
compacted. All ruts, hummocks, or other uneven surface features shal·1 be removed by surface
grading prior to placement of any fill materials. All areas which are to receive fill. material
shall be approved by the Soil Engineer prior to the placement of any fill material.
Fills constructed on natural slopes having an inclination steeper than 6 horizontal to 1 vertical
shall be keyed and benched into firm natural ground below any Ibose surface soils at the
di rection of the So i I Eng i neer.
VI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FILL MATERIAL
All fill material must be approved by the Soil Engineer. The material shall be a soil or soil-
rock mixture which is free from organic matter or other deleterious substances. The fill material
shall not contain rocks or rock fragments over 6 inches in greatest dimension and not more than
15 percent shall be over 2.5 inches in greatest dimension. Some larger [OC~s. may be incorporated
into the lower portions of the fill if the rocks are widely spaced and if the spacing method is
approved by the Soil Engineer. On-site material having an organic content of less than 3 pe.rcent
by volume is suitable for use as fill.
Potentially expansive on-site soils and formational materials taken from the required sHe
excavations shall not be used as fill within 2 feet of the design finish lot grades. The
upper 2 feet of fill on lot pads shall be non-expansive sandstone fin. Non-expansive fill
is defined as fill exhibiting 3 percent or less expansion under a surcharge pressure of 144
pounds per square foot.
VII. PLACING AND COMPACTING FILL MATERIAL
All structural fill shall be compacted by mechanical meqns to produce a minimum degree-of com-
paction of 90 percent as determined by ASTM Test Designation D1557-70. The upper 6 inches· of
subgrade soil beneath vehicular concrete slabs and pavements shall be compactec! to a minimum .
of 95 percent. Field density tests shall be performed in acco.rdCmc¢ wifh either ASTM Test Designa-
tion D1556-64 (Sand-Cone Method) or ASTM Test Designation D2922.:..71 and D30,17-72 (Nuclear
Probe Method). The locations and number of field density tests shall' be determined by the Soil
Engineer. The results of these tests and compliance with these specifications shall be the basis upon
which satisfactory completion of work shall be judged by the Soil Engineer.
Fill material shall be placed in uniform lifts not exceeding 8 inches in uncompacted thickness.
Before compaction begins, the fill shall be brought to a water content that will permit proper cO.m-
paction by either: 1) aerating the fill if it is too wet, or 2) moistening the fill with water if it
is too dry. Each I ift shall be thoroughly mixed before compaction to ensure a uniform distribution
of moisture.
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Potentially expansive materials placed as fill within 4 feet of the finish lot grades shall be com-
pacted at a moisture content at least 2 percent above optimum content for compaction.
Fill slopes shall be constructed so as to assure that the minimum required degree of compaction
is obtained out to the finished slope surface. This may be accompl ished by 1I0ver-buHding II the
slopes laterally at least 2 feet during placement of fill !Jnd then trimming them back to the
design finish lines and grades. Alternatively, the slopes shall be compacted by IIbackrollingll
with sheepsfoot rollers or other suitable equipment in 3 to 5 foot vertical increments as the fill
is raised.
VIII. TRENCH BACKFILL
Pipeline trenches shall be backfilled with compacted structural fill. Backfill material shan be
placed in lifts not exceeding 8 inches in uncompacted thickness and compacted by mecha.nical
means to a mil}imum degree ~f compac.:tion of 85 percen~. In all pavement and building pad areas,
the upper 3 feet of trench backfill shall be compacted .to a minimum degree of compaction of
90 percent. The upper 6 inches in pavement areas shall be compacted to 95 percent.
IX • TREATMENT AFTER COMPLETION OF EARTHWORK
After the earthwork operations have been completed and the Soil Engineer has finished his obser-
vation of the work, no further earthwork operations shall be performed except wi th the approval
of and under the observation of the Soi I Engineer.
It shall be the responsibil ity of the Contractor to prevent erosion of freshly graded areas quring
construction and unti I such time as permanent drqi nage (;md erosion control measures have been
installed.