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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOIL AND TESTiNG, INC.
6280 RIVERDALE ST. SAN DIEGO, CALIF. 92120 • TELE 280-4321 • p.o. sax 20627 SAN DIEGO, CALIF. 92120
74-831 V E L I E WAY PALM DESERT, CALIF. 92260 TELE 346-1078
678 ENTERPRISE ST. ESCONDIDO, CALIF. 92025 T E L E 7464544
May 6, 1983
Pacific Scene, Inc. SCS&T 14144
3200 Harney Street Report No. 1
San Diego, California 92110
Attention: Mr. Gary Carter
SUBJECT: Report of Updated Geotechnical Investigation for Lake Calavera
Hills Vi1lageJ, Carlsbad, California.
Gentlemen:
I . In accordance with your request, we have performed an updated geotechnical
investigation for the subject project. The findings and recommendations
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of our study are presented herewith.
In general, we found the site suitable for the proposed development pro-
vided the recommendations presented in the attached report are followed.
If you have any questions regarding this report, or if we may be of fur-
ther service, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
I RespectfuLly submitted, •
SOU JLQI NIA SAIL,& TESTING, INC.
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Daniel B. Adler, Pr ject Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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. Introduction and Project Description ......................................
Scope of Service .......................................................... 3
Findings ............... . . . .. ........................ • •• ........• • .......4
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Site Description .......... .. . . ............................... . . . ..4
Geologic Conditions ............. . . . . •. . . . ............ • • • • • • • • • • • .4
R ecommendations and Conclusions............. ....................... ......5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . .5
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Grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . .5
Site Preparation...... .. •.. . . . . •......... .......... . . . . ...... 5
Special Conditions .... ... .... ..... .............. 6
Select Grading ................6
Earthwork ........................ . . . . . . . . . ........ ........... . . .6
J Drainage....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... . . . . .7
General .................. ......... ..................... .........7
I Subdrai n . . . . . . ............ . ........ . . . . . . . .. .. .. ........... . . .7
Slope Stability and Stabilization...... ...................... . . . . . . .7
I . General.. .... -----oo .... o— ...... o ........ oo.— ...... 7
- Foundations ., . . ............................ . . . . . . . . . ............ . . .8
General . ......... . . . . ............... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ........8
I Reinforcement. .... .....8
Transition Areas............ .........8
I Settlement Characteri stics....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Expansive Potential ...........9
I Concrete Slabs-on-Grade.... ... o ............. 000— ... o . ........
Grading and Foundation Plan Review .........9
'I Earth Retaining Structures. ............. . . ....... 9
Backfi 1 1 . . . . ......... . . . . . . . . . • • • .......... . . . . ... . ........... . . .9
Ultimate Passive Pressure. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... ........9
I Ultimate Active Pressure..... ...........1O
Factor of Safety........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .10 .
I - Limitations • . ...... . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . ............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Review, Observation and Testing..... .. . •....... . . . .......10
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Uniformity of Conditions ............................................. 11
Change in Scope ............I ........••••..... .........
Time Limitations................................... .........
Professional Stan,dard ................................................ 12
Client '-s Responsibility...... . . . . ...... .•. . . . . . . . •,...... . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Fi eld Explorations.... •....... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . •......... . . ...... .12
Laboratory Testing.............................. ...... ..................13
ATTACHMENTS
Figure 1, Site Vicinity Map, Page 2
PLATES
Plate 1 Plot Plan
Plate 2 Unified Soil Classification Chart
Plate 3-47 Trench Logs
Plate 48 Grain Size Analysis and Atterburg Limits
Plate 49' Direct Shear Test Results
Maximum Density & Optimum Moisture Content
Plate 50—.Expansion Test Results
Plate' 51 Typical Canyon Subdrain Cross-Section
Plate 52 Slope Stability Calculations '
Plate 53-54 Surficial Slope Stability '
Plate 55 Select Fill Area Cross-Section
APPENDIX
Recommended Grading -Specifications and Special Provisions
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOIL AND TESTING, INC.
6280 RIVERDALE ST. SAN DIEGO, CALIF. 92120 • TELE 280-4321 • P.O. BOX 20627 SAN DIEGO, CALIF. 92120
74-831 V E L I E WAY PALM DESERT, CALIF. 92260 TELE 346-1079
679 ENTERPRISE ST. ESCoNOIDO, CALIF. 92025 rELE 746-4544
UPDATED GEOTECHNI CAL INVESTIGATION
LAKE CALAVERA HILLS VILLAGE J
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This report presents the results of our updated geotechnical investigation
1 for Lake Calavera Hills Village J, located in the City of Carlsbad, ,Calif-
orniá. The site location is shown on the vicinity map provided as Figure
1 1.
I It is our understanding that the site will be developed by grading to
receive 22 condominium complexes with associated parking areas and
I streets. The two-story structures will be of wood-frame construction,
shallow foundations and conventional slab-on-grade floor systems. Grading
will consist of cuts and fills on the order of 30± feet and 32± feet,
I respectively. Proposed cut and fill slopes will extend to an, approximate
height of 38 feet and 50 feet, respectively, with inclination of 2:1
(horizontal to vertical) or flatter.
To assist in this investigation, we were provided with an undated topo-
graphic map and a tentative map dated July 7, 1982,. prepared by Rick
I Engineering Company. In addition, we reviewed, a Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation for the proposed Lake Calavera Hills Units G and J, prepared
— by Woodward-Clyde Consultants dated August 11, 1980 and we reviewed all
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SOIL & TESTING,INC. BY: SMS fDATE: 5-6-83
JOB NUMBER: 14144 Figure No. 1
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pertinent data in our files gathered for the preparation of the "Earth-
package Report' for the subject unit and data gathered during studies for
other units of Lake Calavera Hills Subdivision. The site configuration,
approximate topography, and location of our subsurface explorations are
shown on Plate Number 1 of 'this report.
SCOPE OF.SERVICE
This investigation consisted of: surface reconnaissance; subsurface
explorations, obtaining representative disturbed and' undisturbed samples;
laboratory testing; analysis of the field and laboratory data; research of
available geological literature pertaining to the, site; review of the
referenced material, and preparation of this report. Specifically, the
intent of this analysis was to:
Explore the subsurface conditions to the depths influenced by the
proposed. construction. . . . . . .
Evaluate, by. laboratory tests,' the pertinent engineering pro-
perties of the various strata which will influence' the develop-
ment, including their bearing capacities, expansive characteris-
tics and settlement potential. .
Develop soil engineering criteria for site 'grading including
stability of cut and fill slopes. . .
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Determine potential constructi on. diff.iculties and pro.vide recom-
mendations concerning these problems.
Recommend an appropriate foundation system for the type of struc-
tures anticipated and •develop soil engineering design 'criteria
for the recommended foundation design. . . .
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FINDINGS
SITE DESCRIPTION
The subject site is an irregularly shaped unit that is located on the
flank of a northerly facing hill that slopes gently to steeply to the
north. Unit J is bounded on the north by Unit 0, on the east by Unit K,
on the south by Unit G, and on the west by Unit I. Elevations at the site
range from approximately 150 feet to 300 feet (MSLD) with drainage accom-'
pushed both by sheetflow and in moderately to well-defined drainage
channels toward the north. A small earthen dam has been constructed a
short distance north of the northwestern corner of the site resulting in a
small lake along the northwestern portion of Unit J. The higher, flatter
portion of the site has been used for agricultural purposes; the remainder
of the site is largely in a natural, undisturbed condition. Vegetation on
the portion of the site previously used for agricultural purposes consists
of a light growth of grasses; vegetation on the remainder of the site
consists of a light to heavy growth of grasses, shrubs, and trees. A
portion of Unit J has been used as a borrowsite for other units in the
development. This operation has resulted in an existing combination
cut/fill bank along the southern portion of the site and a fill bank north
of the borrow area.
GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
The project site is located near the boundary between the Foothills Physio-
graphic Province and the Coastal Plains Physiographic Province of San
Diego County and is underlain by materials of both igneous and sedimentary
origin. The majority of the site is underlain by the sediments of the
Eocene Santiago Formation with the easternmost portion of the site under-
lain by igneous rocks of the Jurassic/Cretaceous basement complex. These
geologic units and other geologic conditions of the site have been des-
cribed in the Report of Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation prepared by
Woodward-Clyde Consultants, dated August 11, 1980.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
GENERAL
No geotechnical conditions were encountered which would preclude the
development of the site as tentatively planned provided the recommenda-
tions presented herein are followed.
The site was found to be underlain by compressible topsoils extending to
an average depth Of two feet. In addition, compressible alluvium was
encountered within the canyon areas of the site extnding to a maximum
depth of six feet within the areas to be developed. For the purposes of
this report the alluvium was considered to extend to a. depth of four feet
in the major drainage areas. Since access was limited in most of the
canyon areas, the aforementioned, alluvium depth is based upon our experi-
ence with similar soil conditions in the area. These deposits are con-
sidered unsuitable for the support of settlement sensitive improvements
and will require remedial grading when underlying areas are to receive
fill and/or structural loads.
The existing topsoils and alluvium, as well as random areas of formational
soils were found to possess a highly expansive potential. This condition
will require special foundation consideration unless select grading is
performed. It is our understanding that expansive soils will not be
allowed within 3.0 feet from finished grade in building pad areas and
within one foot in street and parking. areas.
GRADING
SITE PREPARATION: Site preparation should begin with the remOval, of all
deleterious matter, and vegetation. Topsoils and alluvium 'underlying areas'
to 'receive fill and/or structural loads should be excavated to firm nat-
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ural ground. Firm natural ground is defined as soil having an in-place
density of at least 85% of maximum dry density as determined in accordance
with ASTM Test Procedure 01557-78, Method A. The exposed natural ground
should then be scarified to a depth of 12 inches, moisture conditioned and
recompacted 'to at least 90% of its maximum dry,density at a minimum mois-
ture content at or slightly above optimum. The overexcavated soils as
well as on-site fill material should then be placed in compacted layers
until desired elevations are reached.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The proximity of an existing pond adjacent. to the toe
of a proposed slope at the northwestern section of the site may cause
construction difficulties during keying operations for said slope. Satu-
rated soils as well as free water may be encountered during the grading
operations in some areas within this section. Grading as late as possible
after the rainy season should reduce this, problem. All keys should be
founded 'on firm natural ground as defined earlier and be inspected by a
member of our engineering or geology staff.
SELECT GRADING: Fill lots should be capped with at least 3.0 feet of
nondetrimentally expansive soils (2% or less expansion). Expansive soils
within 3.0 feet of finished grade on cut lots should be undercut and
replaced with properly compacted, nonexpansive fill. This recommendation
should include an area 5.0 feet away from the limits of structures. For
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the remainder of the lot a 2.0 feet select cap is' recommended. Within
parking and Street areas, select grading may be limited to a depth of 1.0
foot. In addition, highly expansive soils should not be placed within 5.0
feet from the face of fill slopes (see Plate Number 55).
EARTHWORK: All earthwork and grading contemplated for ' site preparation
should be accomplished in accordance with the attached Recommended Grading
I Specifications and Special Provisions. All'
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special site preparation
recommendations presented in the sections above will supersede, those 'in
J ' the standard Recommended Grading 'Specifications. All embankments, struc-
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I tural fill and fill should be compacted to a minimum o'f. 90% at slightly
over optimum moisture content. Utility trench backfill, within 5 feet of
the proposed. structures and beneath asphalt pavements 'should be 'compacted
I , to a' minimum of 90% ,of its maximum dry density. The maximum dry density
of each soil type should be determined in accordance with A.S.T.M. Test
Method 1557-78, Method A or C.
DRAINAGE
GENERAL: Adequate drainage provisions' 'are imperative. Water should not
be allowed to collect adjacent to footings. The site should be graded and
maintained such that surface drainage is directed away from str,uctures and
the top of slopes into swales or other controlled drainage devices. A
minimum 5% slope away from all structures will be required for distance of
at least 10 feet.
SUBDRAINS: It is recommended that subdrains be placed along the bottom of
all canyon areas to receive more. than 10 feet of fill. The subdrains
should be extended upward along the canyon until overlain by not more than
10 feet of fill. Subdrain detailsand locations are provided in Plates
Number 1 and 51.
SLOPE STABILITY, AND STABILIZATION
GENERAL: , Based upon the findings of this investigation and our experience
with similar soil conditions, it is our opinion that cut and fill slopes
constructed at inclinations of 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) or flatter,
will 'possess factors of safety 'in excess of 1.5 with, respect to deep-
seated failure if limited to the proposed maximum heights of 38 feet and
50 feet, respectively (see Plate Number 52),. It is further our opinion
that the proposed cut and fill slopes will als.o be adequate' with respect
to surficial stability if constructed in accordance with the recomenda-
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:tions' of this report (see Plates Number 53 and 54).. All cut and fill I slopes should be periodically inspected during grading operations by an
engineering geologist or soil engineer from this office to verify that
I . soil conditions encountered do not differ significantly from those assumed
in our analysis.
FOUNDATIONS
GENERAL: Conventional spread footings founded at least 12 and 18 inches
below lowest adjacent finished grade and both having minimum width of 12
inches are recommended for the support of one and two-story structures,
respectively. Such footings maybe designed for an allowable soil bearing
J pressure of 2000 psf. This bearing pressure may be increased by one-third
when considering wind and or seismic loading. A minimum •setback of 5 feet'
I should be observed between structures and the top of slopes.
I REINFORCEMENT: It is recommended that minimum reinforcement consist of
two continuous No. 4 reinforcing bars, one located near the top of the
footing and one near the bottom. This reinforcement is based on soil
characteristics and is not intended to be in lieu, of reinforcement neces-
sary to satisfy structural considerations.
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TRANSITION AREAS: It is further recommended that footings spanning day-
light- lines where the fill section exceeds four feet in thickness be
reinforced with at least four continuous No. 4 reinforcing bars, two
' located near the top of the footing and two near the bottom extending 10
feet beyond each side of the transition.
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SETTLEMENT CHARACTERISTICS: The anticipated total and/or differential
settlements for the, proposed structure.' may be considered to be within
tolerable limits provided the recommendations presented in this report are
followed. .
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EXPANSIVE 'POTENTIAL: As encountered throughout the irvesti gat ion, top-
soils, alluvium and some of the formational deposits possess highly expan-
sive potential. It is. our understanding that select grading will be
I performed. Therefore, the recommendations of this report assume a non-
detrimentally expansive soil condition.
CONCRETE SLABS-ON-GRADE: Concrete s1absongrade should have 'a minimum
I ,thickness of 3.5 inches and be 'reinforced with 6"x6-10/10 welded wire
mesh throughout. Where moisture-sensitive floor coverings are planned,
the slabs should be underlain by a 4-inch layer of clean •sand or crushed
I rock.
J GRADING AND FOUNDATION PLAN REVIEW: The soil engineer and engineering
geologist' should review the final grading and foundation plans to verify
I their compliance with this report.
EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES
BACKFILL: All backfill soils should be compacted to, at least 90% relative I compaction. Expansive or clayey soils should not be used for backfill
material within ,a distance of five feet from the back of the wall. The
I . ' retaining structure should not be backfilled until the materials in the
wall have reached an adequate strength.
ULTIMATE PASSIVE 'PRESSURE: The passive pressure for prevailing soil
conditions may be considered to be 400 pounds per square foot per foot of
depth. This 'pressure may be increased one-third for seismic loading. The,
coefficient of 'friction for concrete to, soil may be 'assumed to be. 0.43 for
the resistance to lateral movement. When combining frictional and passive
resistance, the latter should be reduced by one-third.
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ULTIMATE ACTIVE PRESSURE: The ultimate active soil pressure for the
design of earth retaining structures with level backfills may be assumed
to be equivalent to the pressure of a fluid weighing 35 pounds per cubic
I foot for walls free to yield at the top (unrestrained walls). This pres-
sure should be increased to 48 pcf for retaining walls with 2:1 sloping
backfills. For earth retaining structures that are fixed at the top
(restrained, walls), an ultimate equivalent fluid pressure of 55 pounds per
cubic foot. may be used for a design parameter. These pressures do not
I consider any surcharge loading (other than the sloping backfill). 'If any
surcharge loadings are anticipated, this office should be contacted for
I . the necessary change in soil pressure..
J FACTOR OF SAFETY: The above values, with the exception of the allowable
soil bearing pressure, do not include a factor of safety. Appropriate
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factors of safety should be incorporated into the design of all earth
retaining structures to reduce the possibility of over turning and slid-
ing.
LIMITATIONS
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REVIEW, OBSERVATION AND TESTING
The recommendations presented in this report are contingent upon our.
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review of final plans and specifications. The soil engineer and engineer-
ing geologist should review and verify the compliance of the final grading
plan with this report and with Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code.
It is recommended that Southern California Soil & Testing, Inc., be re-_
tamed to provide continuous soil engineering services during the earth-
work operations. This is to observe compliance with the design concepts,
I specifications or recommendations and to allow design changes in the event
that subsurface conditions differ from those anticipated prior to start of
J construction.' '
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UNIFORMITY OF CONDITIONS
The recommendations and opinions expressed in this report reflect our best
estimate of the project requirements based on an evaluation of the subsur-
face soil conditions 'encountered at the subsurface exploration locations
and the assumption that the soil conditions do not deviate appreciably
from those encountered. It should be recognized that the performance of
the foundations and/or cut and fill slopes may be influenced by undis-
closed or unforeseen variations in the soil conditions that may occur in
the intermediate and unexplored areas. Any unusual conditions not covered
in this report that may be encountered during site development should be
brought to the attention of the soils engineer so that he may make modifi-
cations if necessary.
CHANGE IN SCOPE
I This office should be advised of any changes in the project scope or
proposed site grading so that it may be determined if the recommendations
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contained herein are appropriate. This should be verified in writing or
modified by a written addendum.
TIME LIMITATIONS
The findings of this report are valid as of this date. Changes in the
condition of a property can, however, occur with the passage of time,
whether they be due to natural processes or the work of man on this or
adjacent properties. In addition, changes in the State-of-the-Art and/or
Government Codes may occur. Due to such changes, the findings of this
report may be invalidated wholly or in part by. changes beyond our control.
Therefore, this report should not be relied upon after a period of two
years without a' review by us verifying the suitability of the conclusions
and recommendations.
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARD
In the performance of our professional services, we comply with that level
of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of our profession cur-
rently practicing under similar conditions and in the same locality. The
client recognizes that subsurface conditions may vary 'from those encoun-
tered at' the locations where our borings, surveys, and explorations are
made, and that our data, 'interpretations', and recommendations are based
soley on the information obtained by us. We will be responsible for 'those'
data, interpretations, and recommendations, but shall not be responsible
for the interpretations by others of the information developed. Our..
services cOnsist of professional consultation and' observation only, and no
warranty "of any kind whatsoever, express or implied, is made or intended
in connection with the work performed or, tobe performed by us, or by our,
proposal for consulting or other services, or by our furnishing of oral or
written reports of findings.
CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of' Pacific Scene, Inc., or 'their representatives
to ensure that the information and recommendations contained herein are
brought to the attention of the engineer and architect for the project and
incorporated into the project's plans and specifications. It is further
their responsibility to take the necessary, measures to ensure that the
contractor and his subcontractors carry out' such recommendations during
construction.
FIELD EXPLORATIONS
Forty-eight subsurface explorations, were made on April 5, 8 and 25, 1,983.
These explorations consisted of backhôe trenches extending ,'to 'depths
ranging from approximately 5 feet to 12 feet. The field 'work was con-
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I ducted under the observation of our engineering geology personnel. The
approximate boring locations are provided on Plate Number 1.
I The explorations were carefully logged when made. These logs are pre-
sented on the following Plate Numbers 3 through 47. The soils are des-
cribed in accordance with the Unified Soils Classification System as
illustrated on the attached simplified chart on Plate 2. In addition, a
verbal textural description, the wet color, the apparent moisture, and the
density or consistency are given on the logs. Soil densities for granular
I ,soils are given, as either very loose, loose, medium dense, dense, or very
dense. The consistency of silts or clays is given as either very soft,
J soft, medium stiff, stiff, very stiff, or hard.
Disturbed and undisturbed samples of typical and representative soils were
obtained and returned to. the laboratory for testing.
LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory tests were performed in accordance with the generally accepted
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American Society for Testing and Materials (A.S.T.M.) test methods or
suggested procedures. A brief description of the tests performed are
presented below:
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a) MOISTURE-DENSITY: Field moisture content and dry ' density were
determined for representative undisturbed samples obtained. This
information was an aid to classification and permitted recognf-
tion of variations in material consistency with depth. The dry
unit weight is determined in'pounds per cubic foàt, and, the field•
I .moisture content is determined as a percentage of the soil's dry
weight. The results are -summarized in the trench logs.
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CLASSIFICATION: Field classifications were verified in the.
laboratory by visual examination. The final soil classifications
are in accordance with the. Unified Soil Classification System.
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION: The grain size distribution was deter-
mined for representative samples of the native soils in accor-
dance with A.S.T.M. Standard Test D-422. The results of these
tests are presented on Plate Number 48.
DIRECT SHEAR TESTS: Direct shear tests were performed to deter-
mine the failure envelope based on yield shear strength. The
shear box was designed to accomodate a sample having a diameter
of .2.375 inches or 2.50 inches and a height of 1.0 inch. Samples
were tested at different vertical loads and at saturated moisture
content. The shear stress was applied at a constant rate of
strain of approximately 0.05 inches per minute. The results of
these tests are presented on attached Plate Number 49.
COMPACTION TEST: . The maximum dry density and optimum moisture
content of typical soils were determined in the laboratory in
accordance with A.S.T.M. Standard Test D-1557-78, Method A. The
results of these tests are presented on the following Plate
Number 49.
EXPANSION TEST: The expansive potential of clayey soils was
determined in accordance with the following test procedure and
the results of these tests appear on Plate Number 50.
Allow the trimmed, undisturbed or remolded sample to air dry
to a constant moisture content, at a temperature of 100
degrees F. Place the dried sample in the consolidométer.and
allow to compress under a load of 150 psf. Allow moisture
to contact the sample and measure its expansion from an air
dried to saturated condition.
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SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION LEGEND
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART
SOIL DESCRIPTION GROUP SYMBOL
1. COARSE GRAINED, More than
half of material is larger
than No. 200 sieve size.
GRAVELS CLEAN GRAVELS -.
More than half of
coarse fraction is
larger than No. 4 GP
sieve size but
smaller than 3".
- GP.AVELS WITH FINES GM
(Appreciable amount
of fines) CC
TYPICAL NAMES
Well graded gravels, gravel-
sand mixtures, little or no
fines.
Poorly graded gravels, gravel
sand mixtures, little or no
fines.
Silty gravels, poorly graded
gravel-sand-silt mixtures.
Clayey gravels, poorly
graded gravel-sand, clay
mixtures.
Well graded sand, gravelly
sands, little or no fines;
Poorly graded sands,gravelly
sands, little, or no fines.
Silty sands, poorly graded
sand and silt mixtures.
Clayey sands., poorly graded
sand and clay mixtures.
Inorganic silts and very
fine sands, rock flour, sandy
silt or clayey-silt-sand
mixtures with slight plast-
icity
Inorganic clays of low 'to
mediums plasticity,gravelly
clays, sandy clays,silty
clays, lean clays.
Organic silts and organic
silty clays of low plasticity
Inorganic silts, micaceous
or diatomaceous fine sandy
or silty soils, elastic
silts.
Inorganic clays of high
plasticity, fat clays.
Organic clays of medium
to high plasticity.
Peat and other highly
organic soils.
SANDS CLEAN SANDS SW
More than half of
coarse fraction is : SP
smaller than No. 4
sieve size. SANDS WITH FINES SM
(Appreciable amount
of fines) SC
11. FINE GRAINED, More than
half of material is smaller
than No. 200 sieve size.
SILTS AND CLAYS ML
Liquid Limit CL
less than 50
OL
SILTS AND CLAYS MH
Liquid Limit CE
greater than 50
OH
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS PT
- Water level at time of excavation or as 'indicated
US - Undisturbed, driven ring sample or tube sample
CK - •Undisturbed chunk sample
BG - Bulk sample . - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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5 U. ELEVATION . . -
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0 () 0
o
- CL Medium to Dark Brown Sandy Moist to Medium -
Clay (Topsoil) Wet Stiff
2____
SM! Yellow-brown Clayey Silty Moist Medium
SC Sand(Weathered Sandstone) Dense
CL Green-brown Sandy Clay Moist Stiff - - (Weathered Mudstone)
Buff Silty Sand. (Santiago Moist Dense - CK SM
- Formation)
5-
-
Green-brown Sandy Clay Moist - CL Hard 6--j-- SM Buff. Silty Sand Moist Dense
-
-BAG
-
CK Moist Hard Green-brown SandyClay [CK
SM Moist Buff Silty Sand Dense
12- --
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Clay . Stiff to
Stiff
2 ______
SM! Yellow-brown Clayey Silty Moist Medium
SC Sand . . Dense
3
CL Green-brown Sandy Silty Clay Moist Stiff to
(Santiago Formation) Hard
5.
SM Buff Silty Sand Moist Dense
6-
7-
8 - CK I -)
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CL Medium to Dark Brown Sandy
- Clay (Topsoil)
l_
1 2
SM
Buff with Green Tint Silty
Sand (Santiago Formation),
CK Minor Lenses of Claystone
and Siltstone
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Moist Medium
Stiff to
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4-
5-
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6_
7-
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9-
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10-
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DESCRIPTION
-
CL Dark Brown Sandy Clay
(Topsoil)
1
2
CL Green-brown Sandy Clay
- (Santiago Formation)
3-
CK
- BAG
4-
5 -
CL Light Green-brown Sandy
- Clay
6_
CK
0 cc 0 cc
Moist to Medium
- Wet Dense
Moist .1 Hard
Moist I Hard
116.0 I 14.4
7 - SM Buff with Green Tint Silty Moist Dense
Sand
8 CK
9
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CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
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z Z LU - ' W
LU
—
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z 0 Cc cc 0 cc
0 0
Moist to Medium
Wet Stiff
2 -
SM Buff with Green-brown Silty Moist Dense
- Sand (Santiago Formation)
3-
4_
PB
CL
I
Green and Red-brown Sandy Moist to Hard
Clay Very Moist
100.0 I 23.4
-
SM Buff Silty Sand Moist I Dense
11-
12-
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TRENCH NUMBER 7
Uj
5 ELEVATION
Cn U, Ui
U)
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0 o DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Fill)
1.
2_
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0 , - -
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0 0
Medium
Stiff
Moist
I
CL! Green-brown, Yellow-brown Moist
SM! Sandy Clay, Clayey Sand and
3 SC Silty Sand
4
____ Seepage at Contact
SM Buff with Green Tint, Silty Moist
- Sand (Santiago Formation)
6-
7CK
8-
9-
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Loose to
:edium
Dense
Dense
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Medium
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Dense
Dense
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CL Medium to Dark Brown Moist
1
Sandy Clay (Topsoil)
2 I SM Light Yellow-brown to Buff Moist
Isilty Sand (Santiago For-
imation)
- PB
4-
5-
6
7
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Ui 3 ELEVATION
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LU o -J
0 0 DESCRIPTION
--
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1_
2
'U. h 'HI
Medium -
tiff to
Stiff -
Moist
SM Buff with Green Tint Silty Moist
- Sand (Santiago Formation)
4_
CK
5_
Medium
Dense
Dense
6-
BAG
7-
8-
9-
CK
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2 TRENCH NUMBER 11 w_
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Z_ > -
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U
z
CL
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U)
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. u Uj
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W < < <00cc 0 cc 0
I-' U
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---
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist to Medium
(Topsoil) Wet Stiff -
-
2
3
SM Buff with Green Tint Silty Moist Medium
- Sand (Santiago Formation) Dense -
4_ -
CK
5- -
6 -
-
-
-
-
CK
1L -
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W- - LUO LU W zCr I- >
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Z CC uJ
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Uj
U,
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CL Medium to Dark Brown Sandy Moist
Clay (Topsoil)
1- -
2_
SM! Yellow-brown Clayey Silty Moist Medium
- SC Sand(Weathered Sandstone) Dense
3_
SM Buff Silty Sand (Santiago Moist Dense
- Formation)
4-
5-
6
CK
7-
8_
I9-
12
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DESCRIPTION 0 0 0
0
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist Medium
- (Topsoil) Stiff.
l_
SM! Yellow-brown Clayey Silty Moist Medium
- SC Sand(Weathered Sandstone) Dense
2-_
SM Buff Silty Sand (Santiago Moist Dense
- Formation)
3 -
14-
5 CK
'6
17-
110-1 I I I I
I 12
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TRENCH NUMBER 16
Uj
Cr U 3 ELEVATION <
Cl) 0
0 DESCRIPTION 0-
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist
- (Topsoil)
I- Uj
LU I—Z ()
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(I) z cc I—
CL a
LU-- _
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CL z >.
0 0
ed ium
Stiff to
Stiff
SC Silty Sand(Weathered Sand-
2fiCK
SM! Yellow-brown to Brown Clayey Moist
stone)
CL Green-brown Sandy Clay Moist
(Santiago Formation)
4
5
6
CK
BAG
7
8
9
-
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edium
Dense
ery Stiff
to Hard
117.5 I 14.9
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z Z
iLl LU U,
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Cn z_
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I-
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0
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Medium
Stiff to
Stiff
Medium
Dense
Dense
TRENCH NUMBER 17 I- w
Uj
LU 3 u. ELEVATION
Q. s) ________________-
CL 3
Uj
0 -J 0 o
DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist
- (Topsoil)
2 - SM!. Yellow-'brown Clayey Silty Moist
SC Sand(Weathered Sandstone)
SM Buff, with Green Tint Silty Moist
- Sand (Santiago Formation)
4_
PB
5-
6_
7 - CL Green-brown Sandy (flay Moist Hard
8_
CK
9-.
10_
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Ix CC Z z
ELEVATION w _ z
Cl)0, _______________-
DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist to Medium
- (Topsoil) Wet Stiff to
0, Stiff
2
SM! Yellow-brown Clayey Silty Moist to Medium
- C Sand (Weathered Sandstone) Wet Dense - -
Green-brown Sandy Silty Clay Moist to Stiff CL
- - (Weathered Sandstone) Wet -
Green-brown Sandy Silty Clay' Moist Hard -
-
\ (Santiago Formation)
- CK SM Buff Silty Sand Moist Dense -
6_
7
8_ -
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Cl)
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Moist Medium
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Uj
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5
cn
-
TRENCH NUMBER 19
ELEVATION
0
0
DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1_
2
3
SM Light Yellow-brown to Buff Moist Medium
4 Silty Sand (Santiago Formation) Dense
Dense
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Uj 2 TRENCH NUMBER 20 LU
Ul
x UJ - U. 0_ ELEVATION -J
o.
Uj 0 -J DESCRIPTION
CL Medium to Dark Brown Sandy Moist
Clay (Topsoil)
1
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cn z
Uj
M I-
Ui
0. CI)
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0 0 0
Medium
Stiff to
Stiff
SM! Yellow-brown to Brown Clayey Moist
SC Silty Sand (Weathered Sand-
stone)
FL Green-brown Sandy Silty Clay Moist
- (Santiago Formation)
Buff Silty Sand Moist
Medium
Dense
Very Stiff
to Hard
Dense
CK
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Uj
W 3 ELEVATION CX
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Ui
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SC Brown and Gray Brown Clayey Moist
- Silty Sand (Alluvium)
1_
>.
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Loose to
-
Medium
Dense
2
3
SC Gray Brown Clayey Silty Sand Moist to Medium
- (Weathered Sandstone) Wet Dense to
4 Dense
CK
BAG
W.
9
SM Yellow Brown Silty Sand Moist Dense to
10 f (Santiago Formation) Very Dens
I 11
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Z
TRENCH NUMBER 22
-
W '- .' 1-Uj - z >- I.- _Jo CC I-.Z
Lu z z - Ui Ui U) zI-
wo > -
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. 0 z _____________
0 0 o 0 o
0 -
0 DESCRIPTION 0 C) 0
Gray Brown, Interbedded Silt) Saturated Loose to 7 SM! SC
I(Alluvium)
Sand and Clayey Sand Medium
1 - Dense
12
13
14
15
6
SM Yellow Brown Silty Sand
7 (Santiago Formation)
Moist Dense to
Very Dens
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I_ui I- >• >. I- LU z Z CC Z Z
w LU U)
UJ
LU
O
I- CC
<U) CC I-
4 Ui - _ Z LU
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Moist Medium
- Dense
CL - TRENCH NUMBER 24
ELEVATION
CL U)U, U)
U)
4
0 DESCRIPTION
SM! Medium Brown Clayey Silty
- SC Sand (Topsoil)
2 — SM! Yellow Brown Clayey Silty
- SC Sand (Weathered Sandstone)
SM Buff with Greenish Tint
Silty Sand (Santiago
- Formation)
4
5
6
7
- ML Green Brown Sandy Silt
8
SM - Buff with Greenish Tint
9 Silty Sand
10
11
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Moist Medium
Dense
Moist Dense to
Very
Dense
Moist Hard
Moist Dense to
Very
Dense
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p—Lu I— z
Z Cc z Z W LU —
Z..
LUO
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Cr p- z
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Stiff to
Stiff
=
_UJ
cn 0
CL
•
<
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(I)
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TRENCH NUMBER 25
ELEVATION
0_ 0 DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1_.
CK
2
SM Buff with Greenish Tint
- Silty Sand (Santiago
3 Formation)
4-
5-
6
Moist Dense to
Very
Dense
7 CL! Green Brown Sandy Silty.Clayj Moist Hard
ML Clayey Silt
8
9
10
11
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I- - - z
LU z
LU UJ U)
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3.0
0 CC 0 0 2
0 0 o
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Moist Medium
- Stiff to
Stiff -
2
. TRENCH NUMBER 26
4
-Jo ELEVATION
3. 3.
LU 0 -J
0 0 DESCRIPTION _
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1
CK
2_ -
SM! Dark Yellow Brown Clayey Moist Medium
SC Silty Sand (Weathered Dense
Sandstone)
SM Buff with Greenish Tint Moist Dense to
Silty Sand with Minor Very
Pockets of Siltstone Dense
(Santiago Formation)
5-
6_
7
8
9
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CL
Uj
Uj
CL
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TRENCH NUMBER 27
ELEVATION
U - ____ -
DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1
2
3
>. z — UJO
LU UI . z ,_.z - 0
U) • Wa. q . _j 44 a. a. >. -0
<00
0 00 o
Moist Medium
Stiff to
Stiff
CL! Green Brown Sandy Silty Clay 4 Moist Hard
- ML Clayey Silt (Santiago
Formation)
5
6
7
8
9
10
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TRENCH NUMBER 32
ELEVATION
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CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1..
2
SM Buff with Greenish Tint
Silty Sand (Santiago
3_ Formation
4
5
6
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Moist Dense
to Very
Dense
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CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist to Medium
(Topsoil) Wet Stiff to
1_ Stiff
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
MI Brown and Yellow Brown Moist
SC Clayey Silty Sand (Weathered
Sanstone)
Buff with Greenish Tint Moist
Silty Sand
Medium
Dense
Dense to
Very
Dense
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Wet Stiff to
Stiff
Moist Medium
Dense
Moist Dense to
Very
Dense
2 TRENCH NUMBER 34
Uj i ELEVATION
0. 0. Uj
U) -J
DESCRIPTION o
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1
2 SM! Yellow Brown Clayey Silty
Sand (Weathered Sandstone)
SM Buff with Greenish Tint
Silty Sand (Santiago
Formation)
4 t ... ,
15
Light Green Brown
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0.
Ui
4
4 jO
Cl)
TRENCH NUMBER 35
ELEVATION
0 o
DESCRIPTION
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay
- (Topsoil)
1_
2
SM Buff with Greenish Tint
(Santiago Formation)
3-
4
Moist Dense to
Very
Dense
1-LU z
- WO LL, LU I- CO cc > I•- —1-
4 LU 0.a
— I- Ch LU 1-0 44 0. I- -j 0. 0. z z LU
<00 0 cc 0 o o
Moist Medium
Stiff to
Stiff
- — 'CL Green Brown Sandy Clay Moist
- (Fractured)
5
SM Buff with Greenish Tint Moist
Silty Sand
6
CK
7
- - Trench Ended at 8'
Hard
Dense to
Very
Dense
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Z
0 TRENCH NUMBER 36 '- w >• > - z
2 uJ Z u iu cn - U' uJ - UJ —
_Jo ELEVATION < — z U) Lu LU Z 0W I— 0 <<
CL Cn 3.0 U) ' (L I— - 0.
4 4 00
z 0 Uj cc 0 -
DESCRIPTION 0 0
CL Medium Brown Sandy Clay Moist Medium
(Topsoil) Stiff to
Stiff
SM
Brown Silty Sand (Weathered Moist Medium
Sandstone) Dense
SM Buff Silty Sand (Santiago Moist Dense to
Formation Very
Dense
07
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Sand Very
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GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS AND ATTERBURG LIMITS
SAMPLE :-4 @ 5'-6
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CLASSIFICATION SM/sw SM
DIRECT SHEAR TEST RESULTS
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
angle of
Internal
friction (°)
cohesion
intercept
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T-4 @ 5'-6' Remolded to 90% 42 200
T-15 @ 7'-8' Remolded tO 90% 33 150
8' Undisturbed 22 800
MAXIMUM DENSITY and OPTIMUM MOISTUR CONTENT
ASTM_D1557-78 METHOD A
'SAMPLE . DESCRIPTION
maximum
density
(pcf)
optimum
moisture
content (%)
T-4 @ 5'-6' Buff with Green Tint Silty Sand 122.2 11.8
T-12 @ 7'-8' Green-brown Silty Clay 114.0 12.5
T-15 @ 71 -8' Ruff Silty Sand 116.1' 13.3
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EXPANSION TEST RESULTS
SAMPLE T 4 @ 5'-6' T 5 @ 6' - T6 @ 8' T 12 @ 7'-8' T 16 @ 8'
CONDITION Remolded and
Air Dried
Undisturbed
and Air Dried
Undisturbed
and Air Dried
Undisturbed
and Air Dried
Undisturbed
and Air Dried
INITIAL M.C.(0I0) 1.1 4.7 6.5 4.6 4.8
INITIAL DENSITY(PCF) 111.1 116.6 100.0 103.5 117.5
FINAL M.C.(°Ia) 15.0 22;3 36.9 31.0 21.6
NORMAL STRESS(PSF) 150 150 150 150 150
EXPANSION (°/o) 0 11 19 14 12
SAMPLE T26@1
CONDITION Undisturbed
and Air Dried
INITIAL M.C.(°/.) 4.8
INITIAL DENSITY(PCF) 101.4
FINAL M.C.(°/0) 23.9
NORMAL STRESS(PSF) 150
EXPANSION (°/) 6
SAMPLE
CONDITION
INITIAL M.C(°/0)
INITIAL 'DENSITY(PCF)
FINAL M.C. (0/0)
NORMAL STRESS (PSF)
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LABORATORY, INC. Lake Calavera Hills Village J
6280 RIVERDALE STREET Carlsbad, California SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92120
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BY DBA b DATE 5-6-83
JOB NO. 14144 I Pla te No. 50
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MATERIAL
4" DIAMETER PERFORATED PIPE - MINIMUM 1% SLOPE
PIPE DEPTH OF FILL
MATERIAL OVER SUBDRAIN
ADS (CORRUGATED POLETHYLENE 8
TRANSITE UNDERDRAIN 20
PVC OR ABS: SDR 35 35 SCHEMATIC ONLY SDR 21 o
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TYPICAL CANYON SUBDRAIN
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SLOPE STABILITY CALCULATIONS
Janbu's Simplified Slope Stability Method
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, FS =NCf(w )
Assume strength parameters throughout the slope
Z (°) C (psf) Ws. (pcf) mci • H(ft) : ES
33 150 118.8 2:1 50 1.7
22 800 127.6 ' 2:1 38 1.98
Where: Z = Angle of Internal Frition
C = Cohes9on (psf)
W = Unit weight of Soil (pcf)
H = Height of Slope (ft) S
FS = Factor of Safety S
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SIJRFICTAI SLOPE STACILITY
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SLOPE SURFACE
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POTENTIAL FAILURE
SURFACE
SFLOW I I N ES
RESOLUTION OF FORCES - SATURATED SLOPE
Assume: (1) Saturation of slope surface to depth z
(2) Flow lines parallel to slope surface
Unit weight of water F.S. = Factor of Safety
S Unit weight of soil C = CQhsjQn along plane aiIure Fd o i Driving force 0 = Angle of internal friction
Fr = Resisting force along plane of failure
Fd = b z lis sin a cos
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F.S. zW5 sin a cos a
tan-0 C +
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LAKE CALAVER.A HILLS VILLAGE J
RECOMMENDED GRADING SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL INTENT
The intent of these specifications, is to establish procedures for clear-
ing, compacting natural ground, preparing areas to be filled, and placing
I and compacting fill soils to the lines and grades shown on the accepted
plans. The recommendations contained in the preliminary, soil investiga-
tion report and/or the attached Special Provisions are a part of the
Recommended Grading Specifications and shall supersede the provisions
contained hereinafter in the case of conflict. These specifications shall
only be used in conjunction' with the soil. report ,for which they are a
part. No deviation from these specifications will be allowed, except
I where specified in the' soil report or in other written communication
signed by the Soil Engineer.
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OBSERVATION AND TESTING
Southern California Soil & Testing, Inc. 'shall be retained as' the Soil
I . Engineer to observe and test the, earthwork in accordance with these speci-
fications. It will be necessary that the Soil Engineer or his representa-
tive provide adequate observation so that he may provide an opinion that
the work was or was not accomplished as specified. It shall be the ré-
sponsibility of the contractor' to assist the soil engineer and to keep him
apprised of work schedules, changes and new information and data so that
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he may provide these opinions. In the event that any unusual conditions
not covered by the special 'provisions or preliminary soil report are
encountered during the "grading operations, the Soil Engineer shall be
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If, in the opinion of the Soil Engineer, substandard conditions are en-
countered, such as; questionable or unsuitable soil, unacceptable moisture
content, inadequate compaction, adverse weather, etc., he will be empower-
ed to either' stop construction until the conditions are remedied or cor-
rected or recommend rejection of this work.
Test methods used to determine the degree of compaction should be per-
formed in accordance with the following American Society for Testing and
Materials test methods:
Maximum Density & Optimum Moisture Content - A.S.T.M. D-1557-78.
Density of Soil In-Place - A.S.T.M. 0-1556-64 or A.S.T.M. D-2922.
All densities shall be expressed in terms of Relative Compaction as deter-
mined by the foregoing A.S.T.M. testing procedures.
PREPARATION OF AREAS TO RECEIVE FILL
All vegetation, brush and debris derived 'from clearing operations shall be
removed, and legally disposed of. All areas disturbed by site grading
should be left in a neat and finished apperance, free from unsightly
debris.
'Any abandoned 'buried structures- encountered during grading operations must
be totally removed. All underground utilities to be abandoned beneath any
proposed structure should be. removed from within 10 feet of. the structure
and properly capped off. The resulting depressions from -the above des-
cribed procedures should' be backfilled with acceptable soil that is com-
pacted to the requirements of the Soil Engineer. ' This includes, but is
not limited to, septic tanks, fuel tanks, sewer lines or leach lines,
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storm drains, and water lines. Any buried structures or utilities not to
be abandoned 'should be investigated by. the Soil Engineer to determine if
any special recommendation will be necessary.
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All water wells which will, be abandoned should be backfilled and capped in
accordance to t.he requirements set forth in the Geotechnical Report. The
top of the cap should be at 'least 4 feet' 'below finish grade or 3 feet
below the bottom of footing whichever is greater. The type of cap will
depend on the diameter, of the well and 'should be determined by the Soil
Engineer and/or a qualified Structural Engineer.
When the slope of the natural ground receiving fill exceeds 20%, (5 hori-
zontal units to 1 vertical unit), the original ground shall be stepped or
benched. , Benches shall be cut to a firm competent soil condition. The
lower bench shall be at least 10 feet wide or 1 1/2 times the equipment
width whichever is greater and shall be sloped back into the hillside at
a gradient of not less' than two (2) percent. All other benches should be
at least' 6 feet wide. The horizontal portion of each bench shall be
compacted prior to receiving fill as, specified hereinbefore for compacted
natural . ground. 'Ground slopes flatter than 20% shall be benched when
considered necessary by the Soil Engineer.
After clearing or benching, the natural ground in areas to be filled shall
be scarified to a depth of '6 inches, brought to the proper moisture con-
tent, compacted and tested for the minimum degree of compaction in the
Special Provisions or the recommendation contained in the preliminary soil
investigation report. All loose soils in excess ,of 6 inches thick should
be removed to firm natural ground which is defined as natural soil which
possesses an in-situ density of at least-85% of its maximum dry density.
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FILL MATERIAL '
Materials placed in the fill shall be approved by the soil engineer and
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shall be free of vegetable matter and other deleterious substances. Gran-
ular soil shall contain sufficient fine material to' fill the voids. The
definition and disposition -of oversized rocks, expansive and/or detrimen-
tal soils are covered in the soils report or Special Provisions. Expan-
si.ve soils, soils of poor gradation, or soils with low strength character-
istics may be thoroughly mixed with other soils to provide satisfactory
fill material, but only with the explicit consent of the soil engineer. ' Any import material shall be approved by the Soil ,Engineer before being
brought to the site. I
PLACING AND COMPACTION OF FILL
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Approved fill material shall be placed in areas preparedto receive fill
in layers not to exceed 6 inc,hes in compacted thickness.. Each layer shall
have a uniform' moisture content ,in the range that will allow' the compac-
tion effort to be efficiently applied to achieve the specified degree of
compaction. Each layer shall be uniformly compacted to the minimum speci-
fied degree of compaction with equipment of adequate size to economically
compact the. layer. Compaction equipment should either be 'specifically
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designed for soil compaction or of proven reliability. The minimum degree
of compaction to be achieved is specified in either the Special Provisions
or the recommendations contained in the preliminary soil investigation
report.
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U When the structural fill material includes rocks, no rocks will be allowed
to nest and all voids must be carefully filled with soil such that the
minimum degree of compaction' recommended in the Special Provisions is,
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achieved. The maximum size 'and spacing of rock permitted in structural
fills and in non-structural fills is discussed in the soil report, when
applicable.
Field observation and compaction tests to estimate the degree of compac-
tion of the fill will be taken by the Soil Engineer or his representative.
The location and frequency of the tests shall be at, the Soil Engineer's
discretion. When the compaction test indicates that a particular layer is
less than the required degree of compaction, the layer shall be reworked
to' the satisfaction of the Soil Engineer and until the desired relative
compaction has been obtained.
Fill slopes shall be compacted by means of sheepsfoot rollers or other
suitable 'equipment. Compaction 'by. sheep.sf'oot rollers shall be at vertical
intervals of not' greater than four feet. In addition, fill slopes at
ratios of two horizontal to one vertical or flatter, should be track-
rolled. Steeper fill slopes shall be over-built and cut-back to finish
contours. Slope compaction operations shall result in all fill material
six or more inches inward from the finished face ,of'the slope having a
relative compaction of at least 90% of maximum dry density or that speci-
fied in 'the Special Provisions section of this specification. The compac-
tion operation on the slopes shall be continued until the, Soil Engineer is
satisfied that the slopes will be stable in regards to surficial stabil-
ity.
Slope tests will be made by the Soils Engineer during construction of the
slopes to determine if. the 'required compaction' is being achieved. Where
failing tests occur or other field problems arise, 'the Contractor will be
notified that day of such conditions by written communication from the
Soil Engineer in the form of a 'daily field report.
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If the method of achieving the required slope compaction selected by the
I Contractor fails to produce the necessary results, the Contractor shall
rework or rebuild such, slopes until the required degree of compaction is
obtained, at no additional cost to the Owner or Soils Engineer..
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I .The Engineering Geologist shall inspect all cut slopes excavated in rock
or lithified formational material during the grading operations at inter-
vals determined at his discretion. If any conditions not anticipated in
the preliminary, report such as perched water, seepage,. lenticular or
confined strata of a potentially adverse nature, unfavorably inclined
I bedding, joints or fault planes are encountered during, grading, these,
conditions shall be analyzed by the Engineering Geologist and Soil Engi-
neer to determine if mitigating measures are necessary.
I Unless otherwise specified in the soil. and geological report, no cut
slopes shall be excavated higher or steeper than that allowed by the
ordinances of the controlling governmental agency.
I . ENGINEERING OBSERVATION
I Field observation by the Soil Engineer or his representative shall be made
during the filling and compacting operations so that he can express his
opinion regarding the conformance of the grading with acceptable standards
of' 'practice. The presence of the Soil Engineer or h-is representative or
I . the observation and. testing shall not release the Grading 'Contractor from
his duty to compact all fill 'material to the specified degree of compac-
I.tion.
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SEASON LIMITS
Fill shall not be placed during unfavorable weather conditions. When work
is interrupted by heavy rain, filling operations shall not be resumed
until the proper moisture content and density of the fill materials can be
achieved. Damaged site conditions resulting from weather or acts of God
shall be repaired before acceptance of work.
RECOMMENDED GRADING SPECIFICATIONS-SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The minimum degree of compaction to be obtained in compacting natural
ground, in the compacted, fill, and in the compacted backfill shall be at
least 90 percent. '
Detrimentally expansive soil is defined as soil which will swell more than
3 percent against a pressure of 150 pounds per square foot from a condi-,
tion of 90 percent of maximum dry density and ai.r dried moisture content
to saturation. . . . . . .
Oversized fill material is defined as rocks or lumps over 6 inches in
diameter. At, least 40 percent,of the fill soils shall pass through a No.
4 U.S. Standard Sieve.' ' . '• , , ,
Transition Lots: Where transitions between cut and fill occur within the
proposed building pad, the cut portion should be undercut a.•minimum of one
foot below the base of the proposed footings and recompacted as structural
backfill. . . .
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