HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIP 4608; POINSETTIA COMMUNITTY PARK PHASE IV; GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION - POINSETTIA PARK DOG PARK & PARKING LOT, 6600 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA; 2020-03-11
March 11, 2020
GDC Project No. SD597C
City of Carlsbad
Parks & Recreation Administration
799 Pine Avenue, Suite 200
Carlsbad, California 92008
Attention: Ms. Barbara Kennedy, Park Planner
SUBJECT: GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Poinsettia Park Dog Park & Parking Lot
6600 Hidden Valley Road
Carlsbad, California
Ms. Kennedy:
Group Delta Consultants (Group Delta) is submitting this report to present the findings from our
geotechnical investigation for the proposed improvements at the existing Poinsettia Park in
Carlsbad, California. We prepared this report in accordance with our proposal dated December
6, 2019 (Group Delta, 2019), and City of Carlsbad’s (City) authorization dated January 14, 2020
(City of Carlsbad, 2020).
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK
The project includes the construction of a new dog park, parking lot, restroom building and
supporting infrastructure on the eastern portion of the existing park, south of the recently
constructed pickle ball courts. The areas of proposed development are currently dirt surfaced
or covered with mulch, landscaping, and concrete flatwork. The proposed dog park area
currently slopes down to the south and west, and we understand that leftover fill soils and
boulders from previous projects on the west side of the park currently cover the site. Figure 1
presents the site location map.
The purpose of our geotechnical investigation is to evaluate the subsurface soil and
groundwater conditions and provide geotechnical recommendations for the proposed restroom
building, shade structures, light poles, storm water BMPs, underground utilities, flatwork and
pavements.
Our scope of services consisted of the following tasks:
• Reviewed geologic and geotechnical reports, As-built plans, and preliminary design
documents provided by the City.
• Performed a site reconnaissance to mark out the proposed exploration locations,
notified Underground Service Alert, and retained a subcontracted utility locating service
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to clear the planned exploration locations with respect to existing utilities.
• Retained a subcontractor to conduct six backhoe test pits across the site in areas of the
proposed improvements, as shown on Figures 2 and 3. Bulk soil samples were collected
from the test pits. Once completed, the test pits were backfilled with tamped soil
cuttings and the ground surface was restored to approximately match the existing
conditions.
• Hand augered four 6-inch-diameter borings, as shown on Figures 2 and 3. Conducted
infiltration testing at various depths within these four borings. Once completed, the
boreholes were backfilled with tampered soil cuttings and the ground surface was
restored to approximately match the existing condition.
• Conducted laboratory testing on selected bulk soil samples obtained from the
explorations to assess the pertinent engineering characteristics of the soils.
• Performed engineering analysis to develop recommendations for design of the
proposed improvements.
• Assessed infiltration rate for the design of storm water BMPs.
• Prepared this report presenting our findings, conclusions and recommendations for
design and construction of the proposed improvements.
SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The site is located on the eastern portion of Poinsettia Park in Carlsbad, California, as shown on
the Site Location Plan, Figure 1. The approximate centroid of the site is at a latitude of 33.1152º
north and a longitude of 117.3060º west.
The northern portion of the site where the parking lot is proposed is relatively flat, with a
surface elevation of about 178 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL). The site is currently dirt
surfaced and covered with mulch. The proposed improvements include a restroom building, 38
parking stalls including two ADA parking stalls and four electric vehicle charging parking stalls, a
proposed stabilized decomposed granite walkway, concrete flatwork, and landscaping, per
Schmidt Design Group (2019a). Figure 3A shows the proposed improvements for the parking
lot.
The southern portion of the site is where the dog park is proposed. The site currently slopes
down to the south and west, and some leftover fill soils and boulders from previous projects on
west side of the park currently cover the site. Surface elevations range roughly between 179
and 168 feet above MSL. The proposed improvements include a retaining wall with an
integrated seat wall at the southwestern corner, a seat wall at the northeastern corner, a
proposed bioretention basin at the southwestern corner, concrete flatwork, overhead shade
structures, light poles, picnic tables, six foot tall chain link fences, graded drainage swale, and
waterline relocation, per Schmidt Design Group (2019b). Figure 3B shows the proposed
improvements for the dog park.
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We understand that City plans to develop the site as a parking lot and dog park with supporting
Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs). The project Civil Engineer is considering bio-
retention basin BMPs to manage storm water. We have chosen infiltration testing locations
based on their input.
FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
The field investigation consisted of site reconnaissance, excavation of six test pits and four hand
auger borings, and the performance of four infiltration tests as described in the sections below,
followed by a discussion of the laboratory testing program.
Test Pits
A CAT 308E Mini-excavator dug six test pits (TP-1 through TP-6) on February 5, 2020 using a 24-
inch bucket. A Group Delta Geologist: 1) supervised the field investigation, 2) logged the test
pits, and 3) obtained bulk soil samples for laboratory testing from different geologic units. The
depth of test pits varied between 4 and 10 feet, depending on the material encountered in the
field. Groundwater was not encountered during the investigation. The test pits were backfilled
with soil cuttings and the ground surface was restored following excavation. Figures 2
Exploration Plan shows the approximate locations of the test pits. Attachment A contains the
log of the test pits.
Infiltration Testing
Four infiltration borings (I-1 through I-4) were hand augered to a maximum depth of 5 feet and
prepared for percolation tests by presoaking for at least 20 hours. The tests were conducted in
general accordance with the shallow percolation test method referenced in the Design
Handbook for Low Impact Development Best Management Practices (Riverside, 2011) as well as
BMP Design Manual issued by City of Carlsbad (2016). The infiltration testing was performed at
several depth intervals to assess a variety of soil conditions. A Factor of Safety of 2 was adopted
using guidance in BMP Design Manual (City of Carlsbad, 2016). Table 1 below provides a
summary of the factored test results. Attachment C presents the test results.
Table 1. Storm Water Infiltration Test Summary
Test Hole Testing Interval Geologic Conditions Design Infiltration Rate
inches/hour (with F.S. = 2)
I-1 1.5 feet ~ 4.7 feet Old Paralic Deposits;
Sandstone with silt 0.005
I-2 1.3 feet ~ 3.3 feet Fill;
Silty Sand 0.06
I-3 2.1 feet ~ 4.0 feet Old Paralic Deposits;
Silty Sandstone 0.01
I-4 3.2 feet ~ 5.4 feet Old Paralic Deposits;
Silty Sandstone 0.03
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Laboratory Testing
Group Delta’s San Diego laboratory tested selected soil samples to evaluate the physical
properties of the soils and subgrade characteristics. The geotechnical testing program included
gradation analyses and plasticity index tests to aid in material classification using the unified
Soil Classification System (USCS) and to further interpret the potential for infiltration feasibility.
Index tests were also conducted on the bulk samples to help evaluate the soil expansion and
corrosivity potential. A compaction test was performed on a shallow sample to evaluate the
relationship between maximum dry density and optimum water content. R-Value tests were
conducted to design preliminary pavement structural sections. Attachment B provides the
laboratory test results.
GEOLOGIC AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The site is located within the Peninsular Ranges geomorphic province of southern California.
This province stretches from the Los Angeles basin to the tip of Baja California. It is
characterized as a series of northwest trending mountain ranges separated by subparallel fault
zones. The coastal plain consists typically of subdued landforms underlain by sedimentary
formations overlying igneous rocks. Undocumented fill of variable thickness was encountered
in most of our explorations at the site and is underlain by dense Old Paralic Deposits (non-
marine). Although not encountered in our shallow explorations, the site is underlain at depth
by Tertiary-age Santiago Formation materials as indicated on the Regional Geologic Map, Figure
4 (Kennedy and Tan, 2007). The sections below describe the units encountered in our
subsurface explorations ranging from the youngest to oldest geologic age.
Fill
Relatively minor amounts of undocumented fill1 ranging from three to five feet in thickness was
encountered locally in most of our explorations (TP-2, TP-3, TP-4, I-1, and I-2). The fill was
observed to consist of yellowish brown to grayish brown, loose to medium dense, silty sand and
clayey sand. Note that during our field investigation, near the area of TP-5, we noticed some fill
soil stockpile present onsite, possibly some leftover soils from other project sites. The
approximate limits of the stockpile are shown in Figures 2 and 3B.
Old Paralic Deposits
The Old Paralic Deposits encountered in our investigation generally consist of poorly sorted,
medium grained reddish brown to grayish brown silty or clayey sandstone that is dense to very
dense. The excavated soils break down to silty sand, clayey sand, or poorly-graded sand with
silt. Difficult excavation was encountered during test pit excavations and hand augering within
the Old Paralic Deposits due to localized cementation.
Groundwater
No seepage or groundwater was encountered in the explorations conducted for this
investigation. Groundwater seepage is not anticipated during construction. It should be noted
1 Undocumented fill is where there are no records of compaction testing and observation by a Geotechnical Engineer.
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that changes in rainfall, irrigation practices or site drainage may produce seepage or locally
perched groundwater conditions at any location within the fill soil or formational units
underlying the site. Such conditions are difficult to predict and are typically mitigated if and
where they occur.
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
We anticipate the primary geologic hazards at the site to be strong ground shaking from an
earthquake on the nearby Rose Canyon fault zone. Other geologic hazards are discussed below.
Strong Ground Motion
The site could be subject to moderate to strong ground shaking from a nearby or more distant,
large magnitude earthquake occurring during the expected life span of the project. This hazard
is managed by structural design of the buildings per the latest edition of the California Building
Code (CBC, 2019). Seismic design parameters are provided in the Recommendations section.
Fault-Rupture
Ground rupture is not considered to be a significant geologic hazard at the site. Ground
rupture is the result of movement on an active fault reaching the ground surface. No
indications of Holocene-active or potentially active faulting were found in our reconnaissance
or literature review. The nearest known active fault is the Newport Inglewood-Rose Canyon
Fault Zone that is located approximately six kilometers to the west (USGS, 2020). No known
active or potentially active faults cross the site.
Earthquake-Induced Ground Failure
Liquefaction is the sudden loss of soil shear strength within saturated, loose to medium dense,
sands and non-plastic silts. Liquefaction is caused by the build-up of pore water pressure during
strong ground shaking from an earthquake. Secondary effects of liquefaction are sand boils,
settlement and instabilities within sloping ground that occur as lateral spreading, seismic
deformation and flow sliding. Associated with liquefaction is seismic compaction, which is the
densification of loose to medium dense granular soils that are above groundwater. Based on
the dense nature of the formational soils underlying the site and recommendations for removal
and recompaction of potentially loose undocumented fills that underlie the proposed
improvements, the potential for earthquake induced ground failure due to soil liquefaction and
seismic compaction is considered very low.
Landslides
Based on the relatively flat topography of the site and the gentle sloping ground of the planned
site development (i.e., less than inclination of 2h:1v), landslides and slope instability are not
design considerations.
Expansive Soils
Expansive soils are soils that expand upon wetting and shrink upon drying. Based on Expansion
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Index (EI) tests performed on near surface soils within the fill, the onsite materials are expected
to have a very low expansion potential (EI<20). However, if encountered during construction,
moderately expansive materials (EI>20) are not considered suitable for reuse as compacted fill
and should be removed from the site. EI test results are summarized on Figure B-14.
Tsunamis, Seiches and Flooding
The site is outside of the 100-year flood plain, and is considered the area of minimal flood
hazard (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020). The risk of tsunamis, seiches, and
flooding is considered low.
CONCLUSIONS
In our opinion, the site is geotechnically suitable for the proposed development. Specific
conclusions regarding geotechnical conditions are provided below.
• Undocumented fill soils underlie the majority of the site and are not suitable to provide
support to settlement sensitive improvements in their current condition. Remedial grading
recommendations are provided in the following sections.
• The on-site soils should be suitable for reuse as compacted fill, except for soils with
deleterious materials, expansive soils, or soils that City considers to be contaminated.
Environmental sampling and testing are not within our scope of work.
• Groundwater was not encountered in our subsurface explorations. However, changes in
rainfall, irrigation practices or alterations to surface drainage could produce zones of
seepage or perched groundwater.
• Soil corrosivity tests indicate that onsite soils are considered corrosive to ferrous metals. A
corrosion consultant may be contacted for specific corrosion control recommendations.
• The potential for full or partial infiltration has been assessed at the site. Our feasibility
screening of the potential for on-site infiltration resulted in the “no infiltration” category.
RECOMMENDATIONS
This section presents recommendations for earthwork, shallow foundation, pavement design
and storm water infiltration. These recommendations are based on empirical and analytical
methods typical of the standards of practice in southern California. If these recommendations
do not to appear to cover a specific feature of the project, please contact our office for
additions or revisions.
Seismic Design
Seismic design parameters were developed in accordance with the 2019 California Building
Code (CBC). Based on the subsurface exploration and underlying geology, the site classification
for seismic design is Site Class C, in accordance with Chapter 20 of ASCE 7-16. Mapped seismic
design parameters in Table 2 were developed using the online SEAOC/OSHPD Seismic Design
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Maps tool (SEAOC/OSHPD, 2019).
Table 2. Mapped Seismic Design Acceleration Parameters
Design Parameters General Seismic Design Parameter
(ASCE 7-16 Section 11.4)
Site Latitude 33.1152º
Site Longitude 117.3060º
Ss (g) 1.067
S1 (g) 0.385
Site Class C
Fa 1.2
Fv 1.5
TS (sec) 0.451
TL (sec) 8
SMS (g) 1.28
SM1 (g) 0.577
SDS (g) 0.854
SD1 (g) 0.385
Earthwork
Earthwork should be conducted in general accordance with the requirements of 2019 California
Building Code. The following recommendations are provided regarding specific aspects of the
proposed earthwork. These recommendations should be considered subject to revision based
on the conditions observed by the geotechnical consultant during construction.
Site Preparation
General site preparation should begin with the removal of deleterious materials from the site.
Deleterious materials include existing structures, foundations, slabs, trees, vegetation, trash,
contaminated soil and demolition debris.
The existing loosely deposited undocumented fill stockpile (i.e., see TP-5 in Figures 2 and 3B) in
the central portion of the proposed dog park should be removed entirely and replaced with
properly compacted fill.
The exposed subgrade should be approved by the Geotechnical Engineer or their field
designate. Localized probing or proof rolling may be needed to identify soft or loose areas
requiring further removal and recompaction.
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Building and Other Settlement Sensitive Structures Areas
The existing undocumented fill beneath the proposed restroom building, shade structure,
retaining walls, seat walls, and all other settlement sensitive structures should be excavated
and replaced as a uniformly compacted fill. The cut portion of the restroom building pad
should also be over-excavated to a minimum depth of 3-feet below finish pad grade. The
remedial grading should extend at least 5-feet beyond the perimeter of the proposed structure.
All fill placed within the building pad area should have a very low expansion potential
(Expansion Index <20).
Improvement Areas
Two feet of material with an expansion index of 20 or less is recommended beneath all new
concrete sidewalks, exterior flatwork areas and building slabs-on-grade. In order to accomplish
this objective, the upper 12-inches of soil below the slab subgrade elevations should be
scarified immediately prior to constructing the pavements, brought to slightly above optimum
moisture, and compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum dry density per ASTM D1557.
If soil with an expansion index above 20 is encountered, the soil should be excavated and
replaced with very low expansion material.
Fill Soils
The removed undocumented fill soils should be suitable for reuse as fill. The near surface soils
observed during our subsurface exploration primarily consisted of clayey sand (SC) and silty
sand (SM). Two Expansion Index (EI) tests completed at shallow depths resulted in a “Very Low”
potential expansion.
Imported fill sources should be observed prior to hauling onto the site to determine the
suitability for use. In general, imported soil for common fill should consist of granular soil with
less than 35 percent passing the No. 200 sieve based on ASTM C136 and an Expansion Index
less than 20 based on ASTM D4829.
Fill Compaction
All fill should be placed in loose lifts that do not exceed eight inches in loose lift thickness at a
moisture content that is slightly above the optimum moisture content for compaction using
equipment that can produce a uniformly compacted product. The minimum recommended
relative compaction for general fill is 90 percent of the maximum dry density based on the
latest version of ASTM D1557.
Temporary Excavations
Temporary excavations are anticipated for the construction of the proposed retaining walls and
underground utilities. All excavations should conform to California OSHA (Cal-OSHA) guidelines.
Based on the existing data interpreted from site reconnaissance and subsurface exploration,
the following Cal-OSHA Soil Types may be assumed for planning purposes. The contractor
should note the materials encountered in construction excavations could vary significantly
across the site. The assessment of Cal-OSHA Soil Types for temporary slopes is based on
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preliminary engineering classifications of material encountered in widely spaced explorations.
Note that slopes that exceed 20 feet in height require specific analysis by a registered Civil
Engineer.
Table 3. Preliminary Cal-OSHA Soil Types
Geologic Unit Cal/OSHA Soil Type
Undocumented Fill Type C 1, 2
Old Paralic Deposits Type B 1, 2
1. Not subject to vibration or surcharge loads.
2. Groundwater at least 5 feet below the bottom of the slope
with no seepage emanating from the face of the slope.
The design and construction of temporary slopes, as well their maintenance and monitoring
during construction, is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor should have a
competent person evaluate the soil or rock conditions encountered during excavation to
determine permissible temporary slope inclinations and other measures as required by Cal-
OSHA. The contractor's competent person should observe temporary slopes at regular intervals
to assess their need for maintenance and stability.
Surface Drainage
Foundation and slab performance depend greatly on how well surface runoff drains from the
site. The ground surface should be graded so that water flows rapidly away from the structures
and tops of slopes without ponding. The surface gradient needed to achieve this may depend
on the prevailing landscaping. Planters should be built so that water will not seep into the
foundation, slab, or pavement areas. If roof drains are used, the drainage should be channeled
by pipe to storm drains or discharge at least 10 feet from buildings. Irrigation should be limited
to the minimum needed to sustain landscaping. Excessive irrigation, surface water, water line
breaks, or rainfall may cause perched groundwater to develop within the underlying soil.
Shallow Foundations
Shallow foundations that bear directly within compacted fill soil or competent formational soils
may be used to support the proposed restroom building and retaining walls. The existing fill
depth beneath the proposed structure is estimated to be 4 feet or less. If competent
formational soils are discovered at shallow depths at the site during construction, it could be
used as foundation as well. However, foundations should not transition between compacted
fill and old paralic deposits unless a Geotechnical Engineer provides specific recommendations
for such placement. The following preliminary geotechnical parameters are provided for design:
• Allowable Bearing: 2,000 lbs/ft2 for compacted fill; 3,000 lbs/ft2 for paralic
deposits (allow a ⅓ increase for short-term wind or seismic
loads).
• Minimum Footing Width: 12 inches
• Minimum Footing Depth: 18 inches below lowest adjacent soil grade (with minimum
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embedment into compacted soil or paralic deposits
described above).
• Minimum Reinforcement: Per structural engineer
Settlement
We estimate that the total and differential settlement of the new building foundations will be
less than 1 inch and 1/2 inch in 30 feet, respectively.
Lateral Resistance
Lateral loads against the structure may be resisted by friction between the bottoms of footings
and slabs and the soil, and passive pressure from the portion of vertical foundation members
embedded into compacted fill or old paralic deposits. A coefficient of friction of 0.35 and a
passive pressure of 350 lbs/ft2 per foot of embedment may be used.
Modulus of Subgrade Reaction
For the preliminary evaluation of settlement under spread footing loads, a modulus of subgrade
reaction for a one-foot square footing may be assumed to 300 pounds per cubic inch (k1). This
value assumes shallow footings are constructed in accordance with the recommendations
provided above. Note that k1 should be adjusted for footing sizes wider than one foot using the
following equation:
kB = k1 [(B +1) / 2B]2
where:
kB = the modulus of subgrade reaction for footing of width ‘B’
B = footing width in feet
Deep Foundations
Cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) piles are planned to support the proposed light poles and shade
structures. Due to the lightweight nature and anticipated height of the poles, lateral loading is
anticipated to control the design of the foundations. The piles are estimated to be between 30
and 48 inches in diameter. Preliminary recommendations regarding axial capacity, settlement,
and lateral capacity are discussed in the following sections. Construction considerations for
CIDH piles are also discussed following the recommendations.
Axial Capacity
The CIDH piles are anticipated to derive axial capacity from frictional resistance in the
undocumented fill and undisturbed Old Paralic Deposits. All piles should be embedded at least
5 feet into undisturbed Old Paralic Deposits. The depth to competent Old Paralic Deposits
should be evaluated during drilling at each pile by the geotechnical consultant.
Allowable axial unit skin friction for the material types at the site are presented in the table
below. The vertical resistances were calculated using a Factor of Safety of 2. The axial capacity
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may be increased by one-third for short-term wind and seismic loads. The upper 3 feet of soil
should be neglected in the axial shaft resistance capacity.
Table 5. Allowable Axial Unit Skin Friction Resistance
Material Type Downward
Resistance (psf)
Uplift Resistance
(psf)
Fill 150 100
Old Paralic Deposits 500 350
Settlement
We estimate that CIDH piles sized to resist the allowable axial capacities and embedded 5 feet
or more into competent Old Paralic Deposits should experience less than 1 inch of total
settlement. Settlement should occur when loads are applied.
Lateral Capacity
As noted above, lateral loads should control the design of the foundations for light poles and
shade structures that will be supported by piles. Their foundations can be designed following
CBC (2019), Section 1807.3. The foundation depth to resist lateral loads should be determined
using the following equation:
d=0.5A[1+(1+4.36h/A)1/2]
Where:
A = 2.34P/(S1b)
B = diameter of round post or pole (feet)
d = depth of embedment in earth in feet, less than 12 feet
h = distance from ground surface to point of load (feet)
P = applied lateral force (lbs)
S1 = allowable lateral soil-bearing pressure (psf)
The allowable lateral soil-bearing pressure may be assumed to be 150 psf/ft. Note that per CBC
1806.3.4, isolated poles that are not adversely affected by ½-inch of motion at the ground
surface due to short term lateral loads can use a lateral bearing of two times the value provided
above.
Construction Considerations
Soil caving and difficult drilling might be anticipated during the construction of CIDH piles.
Drilled shafts should be backfilled with concrete immediately after completion of drilling and
observation by the geotechnical consultant. Excavations should not be left unprotected or
open.
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Concrete should be placed through the center of the drilled shaft such that it does not come
into contact with the reinforcing steel prior to reaching the bottom of the hole. Concrete mix
designs should consider the reinforcing steel clear spacing such that the aggregate can flow
through the cage. The recommended allowable unit side friction values assume that the pile is
constructed as a continuous mass that fully contacts the sides of the drilled shaft.
The pile capacities presented above do not include end bearing. If end bearing is adopted into
the design by the structural engineer, Group Delta should be contacted for recommendations.
Clean excavation bottoms are essential when end bearing is adopted into pile design. Provisions
should be made by the contractor to use a cleaning plate or other suitable method to clean the
excavation bottoms if end bearing is accounted for in design, and the bearing conditions should
be observed by the geotechnical consultant prior to placing steel and concrete.
On-Grade Slabs
Building slabs should be at least 5 inches thick and should be reinforced with at least No. 3 bars
on 18-inch centers, each way. Slab thickness, control joints, and reinforcement should be
designed by the structural engineer and should conform to the requirements of the current
CBC. The site soils are anticipated to be predominately granular with a very low expansion
potential (EI<20). However, some expansive clays may exist. If expansive soils are encountered
in the building pad, the clayey soil should be over-excavated two feet, and two feet of non-
expansive soils (EI<20) should be placed directly beneath the heave sensitive concrete slabs on-
grade.
Moisture Protection for Slabs
Moisture protection should comply with requirements of the current CBC, American Concrete
Institute (ACI 302.1R-15) and the desired functionality of the interior ground level spaces. The
project Architect typically specifies an appropriate level of moisture protection considering
allowable moisture transmission rates for the flooring or other functionality considerations.
Moisture protection may be a “Vapor Retarder” or “Vapor Barrier” that use membranes with a
thickness of 10 and 15 mil or more, respectively. The membrane may be placed between the
concrete slab and the AB or finished subgrade immediately below the slab, provided it is
protected from puncture and repaired per the manufacturer’s recommendations if damaged.
Note that the CBC specifies that a capillary break such as 4 inches of clean sand be used
beneath building slabs (as defined and installed per the California Green Building Standards),
along with a Vapor Retarder.
Retaining Walls
Two retaining walls are being proposed at the site with retained height less than six feet. The
retaining wall design should follow 2019 CBC. The following preliminary geotechnical
parameters are provided for design:
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• Cantilever retaining walls that yield at the top at least ½ percent of the wall height may
be designed using an active earth pressure approximated by an equivalent fluid pressure
of 40 / 65 lbs/ft3 for level and sloped (2h:1v) backfill, respectively.
• Foundations for retaining walls can be designed using the recommendations in the
Shallow Foundations section of this report.
The above parameters assume the following:
1. Cantilever walls will retain properly processed, placed and compacted coarse grained
soils meeting the recommendation in Earthwork Section.
2. Both retaining walls have a vertical back.
3. No hydrostatic pressures. All retaining walls should contain adequate backdrains to
relieve hydrostatic pressures. Typical wall drain details are shown Figure 5.
The California Build Code requires seismic design for all earth retaining structures over six feet
in height. The seismic earth pressure is not provided herein, given the height of the walls less
than six feet.
Asphalt Concrete Pavements
Structural Section
Asphalt concrete pavement design was conducted in general accordance with the Caltrans
Highway Design Method (Topic 608.4) (Caltrans, 2019). R-Value tests were conducted on two
selected samples collected during the field investigation in general accordance with CTM 301.
The test results were presented in Figures B-7 and B-8 in Attachment B. Based on our test
results, preliminary pavement sections are provided below for an R-Value of 7. The pavement
section design may vary based on actual subgrade R-Value tests performed during fine grading
operations.
Traffic Indices of 5.0 through 7.0 were assumed for preliminary pavement section design
purposes. We understand that a Traffic Index of 7.0 or more may apply to fire truck access
lanes. The Project Civil Engineer should review these assumed Traffic Indices to determine if
and where they apply to the various new pavements proposed at the site. Based on a subgrade
R-Value of 7, and the assumed range of Traffic Indices, the following preliminary pavement
sections would apply.
Table 6. Preliminary Flexible Pavement Sections
PAVEMENT TYPE TRAFFIC INDEX ASPHALT SECTION BASE SECTION
Passenger Car Parking 5.0 3 Inches 10 Inches
Light Truck Traffic Areas 6.0 4 Inches 11 Inches
Heavy Traffic Areas 7.0 4 Inches 15 Inches
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Subgrade Preparation
The upper 12 inches of pavement subgrade should be scarified immediately prior to
constructing the pavement sections, brought to within two percent of optimum moisture, and
compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density per ASTM D1557. These
recommendations assume the upper two feet of subgrade has a very low Expansion Index
(EI<20). Aggregate base should also be compacted to 95 percent of the maximum dry density
per ASTM D1557. Aggregate base should conform to the Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction (SSPWC), Section 200-2 (APWA, 2018). Asphalt concrete should conform to
Section 400-4 of the SSPWC and should be compacted to between 91 and 97 percent of the
Rice density per ASTM D2041.
Surface Drainage
Pavement performance depends greatly on how well surface runoff drains from the site.
Adequate surface drainage should be provided to reduce ponding and possible infiltration of
water into the base and subgrade materials. Paved areas should have a minimum gradient of
one percent. As much as possible, planter areas next to pavements should be avoided;
otherwise, subdrains should be used to drain the planter to appropriate outlets.
Exterior Concrete Slabs
Exterior slabs and sidewalks should be at least 4 inches thick. Crack control joints should be
placed on a spacing of 10-foot or less centers, each way, for slabs, and on 5-foot or less centers
for sidewalks. The potential for differential movements across the control joints may be
reduced by using steel reinforcement. Typical reinforcement for exterior slabs would consist of
6x6 W2.9/W2.9 welded wire fabric placed securely at mid-height of the slab. The upper 12
inches of pavement subgrade should be scarified immediately prior to constructing the
pavement sections, brought to within two percent of optimum moisture, and compacted to at
least 95 percent of the maximum dry density per ASTM D1557. These recommendations
assume the upper two feet of subgrade has a very low Expansion Index (EI<20).
Pipelines
The development will include a variety of pipelines such as water, storm drain and sewer
systems. Geotechnical aspects of pipeline design include lateral earth pressures for thrust
blocks, modulus of soil reaction, and pipe bedding. Each of these parameters is discussed
separately below.
Thrust Blocks
Lateral resistance for thrust blocks may be determined by a passive pressure value of 350
lbs/ft2 per foot of embedment, assuming a triangular distribution. This value may be used for
thrust blocks embedded into compacted fill soils as well as the formational materials.
Modulus of Soil Reaction
The modulus of soil reaction (E’) is used to characterize the stiffness of soil backfill placed along
the sides of buried flexible pipelines. To evaluate deflection due to the load associated with
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trench backfill over the pipe, a value of 1,500 lbs/in2 is recommended for the general
conditions, assuming granular bedding material is placed around the pipe.
Pipe Bedding
Typical pipe bedding as specified in the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
may be used. As a minimum, we recommend that pipes be supported on at least 4 inches of
granular bedding material such as minus ¾-inch crushed rock or disintegrated granite. Where
pipeline or trench excavations exceed a 15 percent gradient, we do not recommend that open
graded rock be used for bedding or backfill because of the potential for piping and internal
erosion. For sloping utilities, we recommend that coarse sand or sand-cement slurry be used
for the bedding and pipe zone. The slurry should consist of a 2-sack mix having a slump no
greater than 5 inches.
Reactive Soils
To assess the sulfate exposure of concrete in contact with the site soils, samples were tested
for water-soluble sulfate content, as shown in Appendix B. The test results indicate that the on-
site soils have a negligible potential for sulfate attack based on commonly accepted criteria.
The sulfate content of the finish grade soils should be determined during mass grading.
In order to assess the reactivity of the site soils with buried metals, the chloride content, pH
and resistivity were also evaluated (see also Appendix B). These test results suggest that the
on-site soils are corrosive to buried metals. Typical corrosion control measures should be
incorporated into design, such as providing minimum clearances between reinforcing steel and
soil, or sacrificial anodes for buried metal structures. A corrosion consultant may be contacted
for specific recommendations.
Storm Water Infiltration
Three of the four field infiltration tests performed showed a factored stabilized infiltration rate
of less than 0.5 and 0.05 inches per hour, which are the lower bound thresholds for full and
partial infiltration, respectively. Only one test (I-2) showed a factored stabilized infiltration rate
slightly more than 0.05 inches per hour, however, the average infiltration rate of our field tests
is 0.3 inches per hour. Considering that the site is underlain by very dense old paralic deposits,
we recommend a “no infiltration” condition for the design of storm water BMPs at the site.
Construction Observation and Testing
Site preparation and the processing and placement of engineered fill, foundation, and
pavement section should be performed under the observation and testing services of the
Geotechnical Engineer or their field designate. Tests should be taken to determine the in-place
moisture and density of the engineered fill and asphalt concrete so that an opinion can be
rendered as to the compaction achieved.
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LIMITATIONS
The recommendations in this report assume soil and geologic conditions do not deviate
appreciably from those observed in the field or reported in this letter. Geotechnical
engineering and the geologic sciences are characterized by uncertainty. Professional judgments
presented herein are based partly on our understanding of the proposed construction, and
partly on our general experience. Our engineering work and judgments rendered meet current
professional standards; we do not guarantee the performance of the project in any respect.
The findings of this report are valid as of the present date. However, changes in the condition
of a property can occur with the passage of time, whether due to natural processes or the work
of man on this or adjacent properties. In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate
standards of practice may occur from legislation or the broadening of knowledge. Accordingly,
the findings of this report may be invalidated wholly or partially by changes outside our control.
Therefore, this report is subject to review and should not be relied upon after a period of three
years.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of professional service. Please feel free to contact the
office with any questions or comments, or if you need anything else.
GROUP DELTA CONSULTANTS
Congpu Yao, Ph.D., P.E. 85035 James C. Sanders, C.E.G. 2258
Senior Engineer Associate Engineering Geologist
Attachments: References
Figure 1 – Site Location Map
Figure 2 – Exploration Plan
Figure 3A and 3B – Proposed Improvements
Figure 4 – Regional Geologic Map
Figure 5 – Wall Drain Details
Attachment A – Field Exploration Logs
Attachment B – Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
Attachment C – Storm Water Infiltration Assessment
Distribution: (1) Ms. Barbara Kennedy, Park Planner (Barbara.Kennedy@carlsbadca.gov)
REFERENCES
American Public Works Association (2018). Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, Section 200-2.2, Untreated Base Materials, Section 400-4, Asphalt
Concrete: BNI, 761 p.
American Society for Testing and Materials (2019). Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 4,
Construction, Volume 04.08 Soil and Rock (I); Volume 04.09 Soil and Rock (II);
Geosynthetics, ASTM, West Conshohocken, PA, Compact Disk.
California Building Standards Commission (CBSC), (2019). 2019 California Building Code (CBC),
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, dated: July 1.
City of Carlsbad (2016). City of Carlsbad BMP Design Manual, For Permanent Site Design, Storm
Water Treatment, and Hydromodification Management, effective date: February 16.
City of Carlsbad (2018). Master Agreement for Geotechnical Services, Group Delta Consultants,
Inc., PSA19-0570CA, November.
City of Carlsbad (2020). Project Task Description and Fee Allotment No. 3, Project No. 4608.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2020), Flood Map Service Center, accessed
on March 11, 2020, at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
Group Delta Consultants (2019). Proposal for Geotechnical Investigation Poinsettia Park Dog
Park and Parking Lot.
Kennedy and Tan (2007). Geologic Map of the Oceanside 30’X60’ Quadrangle, California,
compiled by Michael P. Kennedy and Siang S. Tan, digital preparation by K. Bovard, R.
Alvarez, M. Watson, and C. Gutierrez.
U.S. Geological Survey and California Geological Survey, Quaternary fault and fold database for
the United States, accessed February 11, 2020, at: https://www.usgs.gov/natural-
hazards/earthquake-hazards/faults.
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. (2011). Design Handbook for
Low Impact Development Best Management Practices. Riverside, California, September.
Schmidt Design Group (2019a). Poinsettia Community Park – Dog Park, Parking Lot Study,
Carlsbad, California, dated October 30, 2019.
Schmidt Design Group (2019b). Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Poinsettia Dog Park,
6600 Hidden Valley Road, Carlsbad, California, Parks and Recreation Department,
AMEND 2018-0011/CDP 2018-0048, July 15.
Structural Engineers Association of California and Office of Statewide Health Planning and
Development (SEAOC/OSHPD, 2020). Seismic Design Maps Online Tool,
https://seismicmaps.org/, accessed February 11, 2020.
FIGURES
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SITE
LAT: 33.1152 N
LON: 117.3060 W
20-0025
REFERENCE: Google Maps (2020).
LIMITS OF POINSETTIA PARK
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER
DOCUMENT NUMBER
FIGURE NUMBER
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REFERENCE: Google Maps (2020).
TP-6
TP-4
B-1
10’B-2
10’
B-3
4’
B-4
17’
B-5
4’
Location of Test Pit
Approximate limits of
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B-2
I-2
Location of infiltration testing
A-17-001 (Geo/Infil)
A-17-002 (Geo)
A-17-003 (Geo)
A-17-004 (Geo)
A-17-005 (Geo)
A-17-006 (Geo/Infil)
A-17-007 (Geo)
A-17-008 (Geo/Infil)
TP-6 I-4
A-17-009 (Geo)
A-17-010 (Geo)
20-0025
TP-3
TP-4
TP-5
TP-6
TP-1
TP-2
I-3
I-4
I-1
I-2
Approximate limits of
undocumented fill stockpile
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER
DOCUMENT NUMBER
FIGURE NUMBER
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9245 ACTIVITY ROAD, SUITE 103
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ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
REFERENCE: Schmidt Design Group (2019a). Poinsettia Community Park - Dog Park, Parking Lot Study, Carlsbad, California, dated October 30, 2019.
TP-6
TP-4
B-1
10’B-2
10’
B-3
4’
B-4
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B-5
4’
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B-2
I-2
Location of infiltration testing
A-17-001 (Geo/Infil)
A-17-002 (Geo)
A-17-003 (Geo)
A-17-004 (Geo)
A-17-005 (Geo)
A-17-006 (Geo/Infil)
A-17-007 (Geo)
A-17-008 (Geo/Infil)
TP-1 I-1
A-17-009 (Geo)
A-17-010 (Geo)
20-0025
TP-3
TP-4
TP-5
TP-6
TP-1
TP-2
I-3
I-4
I-1
I-2
TP-1 TP-2I-1 I-2
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NUMBER
DOCUMENT NUMBER
FIGURE NUMBER
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9245 ACTIVITY ROAD, SUITE 103
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ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
REFERENCE: Schmidt Design Group (2019). Poinsettia Park Dog Park Conceptual Landscape Plan and Site Plan, dated July 15, 2019.
TP-6
TP-4
B-1
10’B-2
10’
B-3
4’
B-4
17’
B-5
4’
Location of Test Pit
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B-2
I-2
Location of infiltration testing
A-17-001 (Geo/Infil)
A-17-002 (Geo)
A-17-003 (Geo)
A-17-004 (Geo)
A-17-005 (Geo)
A-17-006 (Geo/Infil)
A-17-007 (Geo)
A-17-008 (Geo/Infil)
TP-6 I-3
A-17-009 (Geo)
A-17-010 (Geo)
20-0025
TP-3
TP-4
TP-5
TP-6
I-3
I-4
TP-3 TP-4
TP-5
TP-6I-3
I-4
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undocumented fill stockpile
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LEGEND:
REFERENCE: Geologic Map of the Oceanside 30’X60’ Quadrangle, California, compiled by Michael P. Kennedy and Siang S. Tan, digital preparation by K. Bovard, R. Alvarez, M. Watson, and C. Gutierrez (2007).
LAT: 33.1152 N
LON: 117.3060 W
SITE
20-0025Qop - Old Paralic Deposits, late to middle Pleistocene
Qvop - Very Old Paralic Deposits, middle to early Pleistocene
Tsa - Santiago Formation
Kp - Point Loma Formation
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LAT: 33.1152 N
LON: 117.3060 W
SITE
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ROCK AND FABRIC
ALTERNATIVE
PANEL DRAIN
ALTERNATIVE
12”12”
COMPACTED
BACKFILL COMPACTED
BACKFILL
DAMP-PROOFING OR WATER-
PROOFING AS REQUIRED DAMP-PROOFING OR WATER-
PROOFING AS REQUIRED
12-INCH
MINIMUM
MINUS 3/4-INCH CRUSHED ROCK
ENVELOPED IN FILTER FABRIC
(MIRAFI 140NL, SUPAC 4NP, OR
APPROVED SIMILAR)
4-INCH DIAM. PVC
PERFORATED PIPE
4-INCH DIAM. PVC
PERFORATED PIPE
GEOCOMPOSITE
PANEL DRAIN
1 CU. FT. PER LINEAR FOOT OF
MINUS 3/4-INCH CRUSHED
ROCK ENVELOPED IN
FILTER FABRIC
WEEP-HOLE
ALTERNATIVEWEEP-HOLE
ALTERNATIVE
1) Perforated pipe should outlet through a solid pipe to a free gravity outfall. Perforated pipe and outlet pipe should have a fall of at least 1%.
2) As an alternative to the perforated pipe and outlet, weep-holes may be constructed. Weep-holes should be at least 2 inches in diameter,
spaced no greater than 8 feet, and be located just above grade at the bottom of wall.
3) Filter fabric should consist of Mirafi 140N, Supac 5NP, Amoco 4599, or similar approved fabric. Filter fabric should be overlapped at least 6-inches.
NOTES
4) Geocomposite panel drain should consist of Miradrain 6000, J-DRain 400, Supac DS-15, or approved similar product.
BIORETENTION
BIORETENSION
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FIELD EXPLORATION LOGS
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FIELD EXPLORATION
The subsurface exploration program included a visual and geologic reconnaissance of the site, and
the excavation of six test pits (TP‐1 through TP‐6) on February 5, 2020. All test pits were excavated
using A CAT 308E mini‐excavator. Bulk samples were collected from the excavation at various of
depths. The depth of test pits varies between 4 and 10 feet, depending on the material
encountered in the field. Groundwater was not encountered during investigation. The test pits
were backfilled with soil cuttings and the ground surface restored immediately following
excavation.
Besides, four infiltration testing borings (I‐1 through I‐4) were hand augered to a maximum depth
of 5 feet and prepared for percolation tests by presoaking for at least 20 hours. Bulk samples were
collected out of each hole.
The approximate boring locations were determined by visually estimating, handheld GPS reading,
pacing and taping distances from landmarks shown on the Exploration Plan. The locations shown
should not be considered more accurate than is implied by the method of measurement used and
the scale of the map. The lines designating the interface between differing soil materials on the
logs may be abrupt or gradational. Further, soil conditions at locations between the excavations
may be substantially different from those at the specific locations we explored. It should be noted
that the passage of time may also result in changes in the soil conditions reported in the logs.
A-1TEST PIT RECORDTP-1SD597CCity Of CarlsbadPoinsettia Park (Task No. 3)?12GROUND SURFACELIMITS OFTEST PIT~E0-5510 15 20 25 30-1005DISTANCE (FEET)DEPTH (FEET)APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEETNOTE: DIRECTION, SCALE AND LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.0 2.55TEST PIT NUMBER:TP-1DATE OF EXCAVATION:2/5/2020EXCAVATION COMPANY:WEST-TECH CONTRACTING, INC.EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:CAT 308E CR MINI-EXCAVATOR2EXCAVATION METHOD:24-INCH BUCKETTEST PIT LOGGED BY:S. NarvesonSAMPLING METHOD:BULKBACKFILL METHOD:COMPACTED TRENCH SPOILSDATE OF BACKFILL:2/5/2020DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION:MULCH & ORGANIC SOILOLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop )*:2-4POORLY INDURATED SANDSTONE;medium grained; reddish brown;moderately weathered; very soft;unfractured; (CLAYEY SAND (SC);dense to very dense; moist; mostlyfine to medium sand; some fines;low plasticity; weakly cemented).[SAMPLE: TP-1-1].*GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTION(DISTURBED SOIL DESCRIPTION)21TP-1?EXPLANATION:APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF GEOLOGIC CONTACT,DASHED WHERE INFERRED, QUERIED WHERE UNCERTAIN???PROJECT NAMEPROJECT NUMBER FIGURE NUMBERFIGURE NAME
A-2TEST PIT RECORDTP-2SD597CCity Of CarlsbadPoinsettia Park (Task No. 3)?12GROUND SURFACELIMITS OFTEST PIT~S0-5510 15 20 25 30-1005DISTANCE (FEET)DEPTH (FEET)APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEETNOTE: DIRECTION, SCALE AND LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.0 2.55TEST PIT NUMBER:TP-2DATE OF EXCAVATION:2/5/2020EXCAVATION COMPANY:WEST-TECH CONTRACTING, INC.EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:CAT 308E CR MINI-EXCAVATOR2EXCAVATION METHOD:24-INCH BUCKETTEST PIT LOGGED BY:S. NarvesonSAMPLING METHOD:BULKBACKFILL METHOD:COMPACTED TRENCH SPOILSDATE OF BACKFILL:2/5/2020DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION:MULCH & ORGANIC SOILSILTY SAND (SM); mediumFILL:dense; yellowish brown; moist;mostly fine SAND; some fines; tracegravel; low plasticity.[SAMPLE: TP-2-1].OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop )*:2-4POORLY INDURATED SANDSTONE;medium grained; reddish brown;moderately weathered; soft;unfractured; (CLAYEY SAND (SC);dense to very dense; moist; mostlyfine to medium sand; some fines;low plasticity; strongly cemented).[SAMPLE: TP-2-2].*GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTION(DISTURBED SOIL DESCRIPTION)21TP-2?EXPLANATION:APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF GEOLOGIC CONTACT,DASHED WHERE INFERRED, QUERIED WHERE UNCERTAIN???33???PROJECT NAMEPROJECT NUMBER FIGURE NUMBERFIGURE NAME
A-3TEST PIT RECORDTP-3SD597CCity Of CarlsbadPoinsettia Park (Task No. 3)?12GROUND SURFACELIMITS OFTEST PIT~E0-5510 15 20 25 30-1005DISTANCE (FEET)DEPTH (FEET)APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEETNOTE: DIRECTION, SCALE AND LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.0 2.55TEST PIT NUMBER:TP-3DATE OF EXCAVATION:2/5/2020EXCAVATION COMPANY:WEST-TECH CONTRACTING, INC.EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:CAT 308E CR MINI-EXCAVATOR2EXCAVATION METHOD:24-INCH BUCKETTEST PIT LOGGED BY:S. NarvesonSAMPLING METHOD:BULKBACKFILL METHOD:COMPACTED TRENCH SPOILSDATE OF BACKFILL:2/5/2020DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION:MULCH & ORGANIC SOILCLAYEY SAND (SC); mediumFILL:dense; grayish brown; moist; mostlyfine to medium SAND; some fines;low plasticity.[SAMPLE: TP-3-1].OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop )*:2-4POORLY INDURATED SANDSTONE;medium grained; grayish brown;highly weathered; very soft;unfractured; (SILTY SAND (SM);medium dense; moist; mostly fine tomedium sand; some fines; nonplastic;non-cemented).[SAMPLE: TP-3-2].OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop2-4)SAND lense; poorly-graded SAND(SP); medium dense; light yellowishbrown; moist; mostly fine to mediumSAND; trace fines; nonplastic.*GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTION(DISTURBED SOIL DESCRIPTION)21TP-3?EXPLANATION:APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF GEOLOGIC CONTACT,DASHED WHERE INFERRED, QUERIED WHERE UNCERTAIN???33????44PROJECT NAMEPROJECT NUMBER FIGURE NUMBERFIGURE NAME
A-4TEST PIT RECORDTP-4SD597CCity Of CarlsbadPoinsettia Park (Task No. 3)?12GROUND SURFACELIMITS OFTEST PIT~S0-5510 15 20 25 30-1005DISTANCE (FEET)DEPTH (FEET)APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEETNOTE: DIRECTION, SCALE AND LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.0 2.55TEST PIT NUMBER:TP-4DATE OF EXCAVATION:2/5/2020EXCAVATION COMPANY:WEST-TECH CONTRACTING, INC.EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:CAT 308E CR MINI-EXCAVATOR2EXCAVATION METHOD:24-INCH BUCKETTEST PIT LOGGED BY:S. NarvesonSAMPLING METHOD:BULKBACKFILL METHOD:COMPACTED TRENCH SPOILSDATE OF BACKFILL:2/5/2020DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION:MULCH & ORGANIC SOILSILTY SAND (SM); mediumFILL:dense; brown; moist; mostly fine tocoarse SAND; some fines; lowplasticity. [SAMPLE: TP-4-1].FILL:SANDY lean CLAY (CL); stiff;moist; mostly fines; little sand;medium plasticity. [SAMPLE: TP-4-2].OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop2-4)POORLY INDURATED SANDSTONE;medium grained; grayish brown withiron oxide staining; highly weathered;very soft; unfractured; (SILTY SAND(SM); medium dense; moist; mostlyfine to medium sand; some fines;nonplastic; non-cemented).[SAMPLE: TP-4-3].*GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTION(DISTURBED SOIL DESCRIPTION)21TP-4?EXPLANATION:APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF GEOLOGIC CONTACT,DASHED WHERE INFERRED, QUERIED WHERE UNCERTAIN???33????44????PROJECT NAMEPROJECT NUMBER FIGURE NUMBERFIGURE NAME
A-5TEST PIT RECORDTP-5SD597CCity Of CarlsbadPoinsettia Park (Task No. 3)12GROUND SURFACELIMITS OFTEST PIT~E0-5510 15 20 25 30-1005DISTANCE (FEET)DEPTH (FEET)APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEETNOTE: DIRECTION, SCALE AND LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.0 2.55TEST PIT NUMBER:TP-5DATE OF EXCAVATION:2/5/2020EXCAVATION COMPANY:WEST-TECH CONTRACTING, INC.EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:CAT 308E CR MINI-EXCAVATOR2EXCAVATION METHOD:24-INCH BUCKETTEST PIT LOGGED BY:S. NarvesonSAMPLING METHOD:BULKBACKFILL METHOD:COMPACTED TRENCH SPOILSDATE OF BACKFILL:2/5/2020DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION:CLAYEY SAND (SC); loose;FILL:yellowish brown; moist; mostly fine tomedium SAND; some fines; lowplasticity; strong organic odor[SAMPLE: TP-5-1].OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop )*:2-4POORLY INDURATED SANDSTONE;medium grained; reddish brown;moderately weathered; soft;unfractured; (SILTY SAND (SM);dense to very dense; moist; mostlyfine to medium sand; little to somefines; nonplastic).[SAMPLE: TP-5-2].*GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTION(DISTURBED SOIL DESCRIPTION)21TP-5EXPLANATION:APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF GEOLOGIC CONTACT,DASHED WHERE INFERRED, QUERIED WHERE UNCERTAIN?????PROJECT NAMEPROJECT NUMBER FIGURE NUMBERFIGURE NAME
A-6TEST PIT RECORDTP-6SD597CCity Of CarlsbadPoinsettia Park (Task No. 3)?12GROUND SURFACELIMITS OFTEST PIT~S0-5510 15 20 25 30-1005DISTANCE (FEET)DEPTH (FEET)APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEETNOTE: DIRECTION, SCALE AND LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.0 2.55TEST PIT NUMBER:TP-6DATE OF EXCAVATION:2/5/2020EXCAVATION COMPANY:WEST-TECH CONTRACTING, INC.EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT:CAT 308E CR MINI-EXCAVATOR2EXCAVATION METHOD:24-INCH BUCKETTEST PIT LOGGED BY:S. NarvesonSAMPLING METHOD:BULKBACKFILL METHOD:COMPACTED TRENCH SPOILSDATE OF BACKFILL:2/5/2020DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION:MULCH & ORGANIC DEBRISOLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop )*:2-4POORLY INDURATED SANDSTONE;medium grained; reddish brown;moderately weathered; very soft;unfractured; (SILTY SAND (SM);medium dense to dense; moist;mostly fine to medium sand; littlefines; nonplastic; weakly cemented).[SAMPLE: TP-6-1].*GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTION(DISTURBED SOIL DESCRIPTION)21TP-6?EXPLANATION:APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF GEOLOGIC CONTACT,DASHED WHERE INFERRED, QUERIED WHERE UNCERTAIN???PROJECT NAMEPROJECT NUMBER FIGURE NUMBERFIGURE NAME
MULCH and ORGANIC SOIL
FILL: Clayey SAND (SC); loose to medium dense;gray; moist; mostly fine SAND; some fines; mediumplasticity.
OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop_2-4) : POORLY
INDURATED SANDSTONE; medium grained; reddishbrown; moderately to highly weathered; very soft;
unfractured; (Poorly-graded SAND with Silt (SP-SM);dense to very dense; moist; mostly fine to mediumSAND; little fines; nonplastic; weakly cemented).
NOTES
1. Total Depth = 4.7 feet (target depth reached).2. Groundwater not encountered during drilling.
3. Boring converted to infiltration test shortly afterdrilling.4. Infiltration testing depth = 1.5'-4.7'.
5. Geologic description (disturbed soil description).
B1
5
10
15
20 BLOW/FT "N"DRY DENSITY(pcf)DEPTH (feet)PENETRATION RESISTANCE(BLOWS / 6 IN)OTHERTESTSSAMPLE NO.DRILLING EQUIPMENT GROUND ELEV (ft)
DRILLING METHOD
NOTES
START
MOISTURE(%)60Poinsettia Park (Task No. 3)SD597C
2/5/2020 2/5/2020
S. Narveson
FIGURE
A-7
THIS SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY AT THE LOCATIONOF THIS BORING AND AT THE TIME OF DRILLING.SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS MAY DIFFER AT OTHERLOCATIONS AND MAY CHANGE AT THIS LOCATIONWITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME. THE DATAPRESENTED IS A SIMPLIFICATION OF THE ACTUAL
CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
5
10
15
20
Hand Auger
DRILLING COMPANY
BORING
SHEET NO.
LOGGED BY
DEPTH/ELEV. GROUNDWATER (ft)TOTAL DEPTH (ft)
9245 Activity Road, Suite 103
Bulk Lat: 33.11573°, Lon: -117.30610°SAMPLE TYPENGRAPHICLOGDESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
ELEVATION(feet)DEPTH (feet)FINISH
I-1
Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad, California 1 of 1
C. YaoN/A
Hand Auger 6
BORING RECORD
SITE LOCATION
SAMPLING METHOD
PROJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER
BORING DIA. (in)
4.7 NE / na
CHECKED BY
San Diego, California 92126
GROUP DELTA CONSULTANTS, INC.GDC_LOG_BORING_MMX_SOIL_SD SD646 LOGS.GPJ GDCLOG.GDT 3/4/20
MULCH and ORGANIC SOIL
FILL: Silty SAND (SM); medium dense; grayish brown;moist; mostly fine SAND; some fines; low plasticity.
OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop2-4): POORLYINDURATED SANDSTONE; medium grained; reddish
brown; moderately to highly weathered; very soft;unfractured; (SILTY SAND (SM); dense to very dense;moist; mostly fine SAND; some fines; nonplastic;
moderately cemented).
NOTES
1. Total Depth = 3.3 feet (hand auger refusal).
2. Groundwater not encountered during drilling.3. Boring converted to infiltration test shortly after
drilling.4. Infiltration testing depth = 1.3' - 3.3'.5. Geologic description (disturbed soil description).
B1
5
10
15
20 BLOW/FT "N"DRY DENSITY(pcf)DEPTH (feet)PENETRATION RESISTANCE(BLOWS / 6 IN)OTHERTESTSSAMPLE NO.DRILLING EQUIPMENT GROUND ELEV (ft)
DRILLING METHOD
NOTES
START
MOISTURE(%)60Poinsettia Park (Task No. 3)SD597C
2/5/2020 2/5/2020
S. Narveson
FIGURE
A-8
THIS SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY AT THE LOCATIONOF THIS BORING AND AT THE TIME OF DRILLING.SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS MAY DIFFER AT OTHERLOCATIONS AND MAY CHANGE AT THIS LOCATIONWITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME. THE DATAPRESENTED IS A SIMPLIFICATION OF THE ACTUAL
CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
5
10
15
20
Hand Auger
DRILLING COMPANY
BORING
SHEET NO.
LOGGED BY
DEPTH/ELEV. GROUNDWATER (ft)TOTAL DEPTH (ft)
9245 Activity Road, Suite 103
Bulk Lat: 33.11553°, Lon: -117.30592°SAMPLE TYPENGRAPHICLOGDESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
ELEVATION(feet)DEPTH (feet)FINISH
I-2
Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad, California 1 of 1
C. YaoN/A
Hand Auger 6
BORING RECORD
SITE LOCATION
SAMPLING METHOD
PROJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER
BORING DIA. (in)
3.3 NE / na
CHECKED BY
San Diego, California 92126
GROUP DELTA CONSULTANTS, INC.GDC_LOG_BORING_MMX_SOIL_SD SD646 LOGS.GPJ GDCLOG.GDT 3/4/20
MULCH and ORGANIC SOIL
OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop2-4): POORLYINDURATED SANDSTONE; medium grained; reddishbrown; moderately to highly weathered; very soft;
unfractured; (SILTY SAND (SM); dense to very dense;moist; mostly fine to medium SAND; some fines;
nonplastic; weakly cemented).
NOTES
1. Total Depth = 4.0 feet (hand auger refusal).2. Groundwater not encountered during drilling.
3. Boring converted to infiltration test shortly afterdrilling.4. Infiltration testing depth = 2.1' - 4'.
5. Geologic description (disturbed soil description).
B1
5
10
15
20 BLOW/FT "N"DRY DENSITY(pcf)DEPTH (feet)PENETRATION RESISTANCE(BLOWS / 6 IN)OTHERTESTSSAMPLE NO.DRILLING EQUIPMENT GROUND ELEV (ft)
DRILLING METHOD
NOTES
START
MOISTURE(%)60Poinsettia Park (Task No. 3)SD597C
2/5/2020 2/5/2020
S. Narveson
FIGURE
A-9
THIS SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY AT THE LOCATIONOF THIS BORING AND AT THE TIME OF DRILLING.SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS MAY DIFFER AT OTHERLOCATIONS AND MAY CHANGE AT THIS LOCATIONWITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME. THE DATAPRESENTED IS A SIMPLIFICATION OF THE ACTUAL
CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
5
10
15
20
Hand Auger
DRILLING COMPANY
BORING
SHEET NO.
LOGGED BY
DEPTH/ELEV. GROUNDWATER (ft)TOTAL DEPTH (ft)
9245 Activity Road, Suite 103
Bulk Lat: 33.11483°, Lon: -117.30623°SAMPLE TYPENGRAPHICLOGDESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
ELEVATION(feet)DEPTH (feet)FINISH
I-3
Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad, California 1 of 1
C. YaoN/A
Hand Auger 6
BORING RECORD
SITE LOCATION
SAMPLING METHOD
PROJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER
BORING DIA. (in)
4 NE / na
CHECKED BY
San Diego, California 92126
GROUP DELTA CONSULTANTS, INC.GDC_LOG_BORING_MMX_SOIL_SD SD646 LOGS.GPJ GDCLOG.GDT 3/4/20
MULCH and ORGANIC SOIL
OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS (Qop2-4): POORLYINDURATED SANDSTONE; medium grained; reddishbrown; moderately to highly weathered; very soft;
unfractured; (SILTY SAND (SM); dense to very dense;moist; mostly fine to medium SAND; some fines;
nonplastic; noncemented to weakly cemented).
NOTES
1. Total Depth = 5.4 feet (target depth reached).2. Groundwater not encountered during drilling.3. Boring converted to infiltration test shortly after
drilling.4. Infiltration testing depth = 3.2' - 5.4'.5. Geologic description (disturbed soil description).
B1
5
10
15
20 BLOW/FT "N"DRY DENSITY(pcf)DEPTH (feet)PENETRATION RESISTANCE(BLOWS / 6 IN)OTHERTESTSSAMPLE NO.DRILLING EQUIPMENT GROUND ELEV (ft)
DRILLING METHOD
NOTES
START
MOISTURE(%)60Poinsettia Park (Task No. 3)SD597C
2/5/2020 2/5/2020
S. Narveson
FIGURE
A-10
THIS SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY AT THE LOCATIONOF THIS BORING AND AT THE TIME OF DRILLING.SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS MAY DIFFER AT OTHERLOCATIONS AND MAY CHANGE AT THIS LOCATIONWITH THE PASSAGE OF TIME. THE DATAPRESENTED IS A SIMPLIFICATION OF THE ACTUAL
CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
5
10
15
20
Hand Auger
DRILLING COMPANY
BORING
SHEET NO.
LOGGED BY
DEPTH/ELEV. GROUNDWATER (ft)TOTAL DEPTH (ft)
9245 Activity Road, Suite 103
Bulk Lat: 33.11477°, Lon: -117.30609°SAMPLE TYPENGRAPHICLOGDESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION
ELEVATION(feet)DEPTH (feet)FINISH
I-4
Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad, California 1 of 1
C. YaoN/A
Hand Auger 6
BORING RECORD
SITE LOCATION
SAMPLING METHOD
PROJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER
BORING DIA. (in)
5.4 NE / na
CHECKED BY
San Diego, California 92126
GROUP DELTA CONSULTANTS, INC.GDC_LOG_BORING_MMX_SOIL_SD SD646 LOGS.GPJ GDCLOG.GDT 3/4/20
ATTACHMENT B
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING
LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory testing was conducted in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in the
same locality. No warranty, express or implied, is made as to the correctness or serviceability of
the test results, or the conclusions derived from these tests. Where a specific laboratory test
method has been referenced, the reference only applies to the specified laboratory test method,
which has been used only as a guidance document for the general performance of the test and not
as a “Test Standard”. A brief description of the various tests performed for this project follows.
Classification: Soils were visually classified according to the Unified Soil Classification System as
established by the American Society of Civil Engineers per ASTM D2487.
Particle Size Analysis: Particle size analyses were performed in general accordance with ASTM
D7928, and were used to supplement visual soil classifications. The test results are presented
graphically in Figures B‐1 through B‐3.
Atterberg Limits: ASTM D4318 was used to determine the Liquid and Plastic Limits, and Plasticity
Index of selected soil samples. The Atterberg Limits test results are presented in Figure B‐4. The
Atterberg Limits test results are also shown with the associated particle size analyses (where
applicable).
pH and Resistivity: To assess the potential for reactivity with buried metals, selected soil samples
were tested for pH and minimum resistivity using Caltrans test method 643. The corrosivity test
results are summarized in Figure B‐5.
Sulfate Content: To assess the potential for reactivity with concrete, selected soil samples were
tested for water soluble sulfate. The sulfate was extracted from the soil under vacuum using a 10:1
(water to dry soil) dilution ratio. The extracted solution was tested for water soluble sulfate in
general accordance with ASTM D516. The test results are also presented in Figure B‐5, along with
common criteria for evaluating soluble sulfate content.
Chloride Content: Water soluble chloride was also extracted from the soil under vacuum using a
10:1 (water to dry soil) dilution ratio, as described above. The extracted solution was tested for
water soluble chloride using a calibrated ion specific electronic probe. The test results are also
shown in Figure B‐5, along with common criteria for evaluating chloride content.
Maximum Density and Optimum Moisture Content: The maximum dry density and optimum
moisture content were determined in general accordance with ASTM D1557. The results are
shown in Figure B‐6, and summarized in Figure B‐12.
LABORATORY TESTING (Continued)
R‐Value: R‐Value tests were performed on selected samples of the on‐site soils in general
accordance with CTM 301. The test results are shown in Figure B‐7 and B‐8, and summarized in
Figure B‐13.
Expansion Index: The expansion potential of selected soil samples was estimated in general
accordance with ASTM D4829. The test results are shown in Figures B‐9 and B‐10, and summarized
in Figure B‐14. Figure B‐14 also presents common criteria for evaluating the expansion potential
based on the expansion index.
In‐Situ Moisture: The in‐situ moisture contents of selected soil samples were evaluated in general
accordance with ASTM test methods D2216. The results are presented in Figure B‐11.
COARSEFINECOARSEMEDIUMFINESILT ANDGRAVELSANDCLAYSAMPLEUNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION: SP-SMATTERBERG LIMITSSAMPLE NUMBER: I-1LIQUID LIMIT: --SAMPLE DEPTH: 0-4.5'DESCRIPTION:POORLY GRADED SAND WITH SILTPLASTIC LIMIT: --PLASTICITY INDEX: --SOIL CLASSIFICATIONDocument No. 20-0025 Project No. SD590C FIGURE B-110099988129141193'' 1½'' 3/4'' 3/8'' #4#10#20 #40 #60 #100 #140 #200 Hydrometer9% Fines→←0% Gravel91% Sand ↔01020304050607080901000.0010.010.1110100Grain Size in MillimetersU.S. Standard Sieve SizesPercent Finer by Weight
COARSEFINECOARSEMEDIUMFINESILT ANDGRAVELSANDCLAYSAMPLEUNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION: SCATTERBERG LIMITSSAMPLE NUMBER: TP-1-1LIQUID LIMIT: --SAMPLE DEPTH: 6.5'DESCRIPTION:CLAYEY SANDPLASTIC LIMIT: --PLASTICITY INDEX: --SOIL CLASSIFICATIONDocument No. 20-0025 Project No. SD597C FIGURE B-210097745140373429282521191715123'' 1½'' 3/4'' 3/8'' #4#10#20 #40 #60 #100 #140 #200 Hydrometer34% Fines→←0% Gravel66% Sand ↔1401020304050607080901000.0010.010.1110100Grain Size in MillimetersU.S. Standard Sieve SizesPercent Finer by Weight
COARSEFINECOARSEMEDIUMFINESILT ANDGRAVELSANDCLAYSAMPLEUNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION: SCATTERBERG LIMITSSAMPLE NUMBER: TP-5-1LIQUID LIMIT:30SAMPLE DEPTH: 1'DESCRIPTION:CLAYEY SANDPLASTIC LIMIT:16PLASTICITY INDEX:14SOIL CLASSIFICATIONDocument No. 20-0025 Project No. SD597C FIGURE B-310098959189735138332927262421201817153'' 1½'' 3/4'' 3/8'' #4#10#20 #40 #60 #100 #140 #200 Hydrometer29% Fines→←5% Gravel66% Sand ↔1601020304050607080901000.0010.010.1110100Grain Size in MillimetersU.S. Standard Sieve SizesPercent Finer by Weight
REVISION 0, DATED 1/31/15
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Tested By :S. Narveson Date:02/21/20
Project No. :SD597C Data Input By:J. Krehbiel Date:02/21/20
Sample No.:TP-5-1 Checked By:C. Yao Date:03/04/20
Sample Location:1'
PLASTIC LIMIT LIQUID LIMIT
TEST NO. 121234
Number of Blows [N] 32 23 17
Wet Wt. of Soil + Cont. (gm.) 18.05 30.86 32.20 32.71
Dry Wt. of Soil + Cont. (gm.) 17.05 26.54 27.26 27.49
Wt. of Container (gm.) 10.81 11.57 10.91 10.91
Moisture Content (%) [Wn]16.03 28.86 30.21 31.48
LIQUID LIMIT 30
PLASTIC LIMIT 16
PLASTICITY INDEX 14
PI at "A" - Line = 0.73(LL-20) = 7.3
One - Point Liquid Limit Calculation LL=Wn(N/25)ºꞏ¹²¹
PROCEDURES USED
Wet Preparation
Multipoint Wet Preparation
X Dry Preparation
Multipoint Dry Preparation
X Procedure A
Multipoint Test
Procedure B
One-point Test
STANDARD METHOD FOR ATTERBERG LIMITS
ASTM D4318
28.5
29.0
29.5
30.0
30.5
31.0
31.5
32.0
10 100MOISTURE CONTENT (%)NUMBER OF BLOWS
15 20 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80 90
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 102030405060708090100Plasticity Index (PI)Liquid Limit (LL)
MH or OHML or OL
CL or OL
CL-ML
CH or OH
Classification of fine‐grained
& fine‐grained fraction
of soils
Document No. 20‐0025
Project No. SD597C
FIGURE B‐5
CORROSIVITY TEST RESULTS
(ASTM D516, CTM 643)
SAMPLE
pH
RESISTIVITY
[OHM‐CM]
SULFATE
CONTENT [%]
CHLORIDE
CONTENT [%]
TP-2-2 @ 2' - 3' 7.28 1,507 0.02 < 0.01
TP-5-1 @ 1' 7.44 1,551 0.01 0.01
SULFATE CONTENT [%] SULFATE EXPOSURE CEMENT TYPE
0.00 to 0.10 Negligible ‐
0.10 to 0.20 Moderate II, IP(MS), IS(MS)
0.20 to 2.00 Severe V
Above 2.00 Very Severe V plus pozzolan
SOIL RESISTIVITY GENERAL DEGREE OF CORROSIVITY TO FERROUS
0 to 1,000 Very Corrosive
1,000 to 2,000 Corrosive
2,000 to 5,000 Moderately Corrosive
5,000 to 10,000 Mildly Corrosive
Above 10,000 Slightly Corrosive
CHLORIDE (Cl) CONTENT GENERAL DEGREE OF
0.00 to 0.03 Negligible
0.03 to 0.15 Corrosive
Above 0.15 Severely Corrosive
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR
MOISTURE - DENSITY RELATIONSHIP
(ASTM D1557)REV. 1, DATED 09/19/19
PROJECT: SAMPLE ID:
PROJECT NO.: DATE:
TESTED BY: CHECKED BY:
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:
A) WATER ADDED
B) MOLD TARE WEIGHT
C) WEIGHT OF WET SOIL AND MOLD
D) WET SOIL WEIGHT (C - B)
E) WET DENSITY (D / V)
F) DRY DENSITY (E / [(L/100) + 1])
G) TARE WEIGHT
H) WEIGHT OF WET SOIL AND TARE
I) WEIGHT OF DRY SOIL AND TARE
J) WEIGHT OF WATER (H - I)
K) DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL (I - G)
L) MOISTURE CONTENT (J / K * 100)
SIEVE
NUMBER
PERCENT
RETAINED
MAXIMUM
DENSITY [PCF]
OPTIMUM
MOISTURE [%]
MAXIMUM
DENSITY [PCF]
OPTIMUM
MOISTURE [%]
Page 1 of 1
128.1
119.6
135.0
119.8123.9
134.8
12.6
285.7
721.2
339.3 409.3
138.3
124.7
281.4
650.5
620.7
15.13
USED
10.2
-3/8"
0.0%
125.1
MOLD VOLUME
CORRECTION
--
--
pcf/gm
pcf/gm
WITH ROCK CORRECTION
WITHOUT ROCK CORRECTION
15.13
34.196 inch: V=
4 inch: V=
386.6
milliliters
grams
grams
grams
100
2001.9 2001.9
3939.5
1937.6
5.5 lb.10lb.ManualMechanicalMethod: Hammer:
Poinsettia Park Dog Park & Parking Lot
SD597C
APT
TP-4-1 @ 0-3'
February 14, 2020
CY
250
2001.9
2042.5
150 200
2001.9
4095.0
2039.6
4041.5
2093.1
Moderate yellowish brown silty sand (SM)
grams
grams
grams
grams
percent
4044.4
672.3
48.9
grams
pcf
pcf
295.6
674.2
29.8
281.4
735.4
690.7
44.7
649.3
24.9
353.7
7.0 8.8 10.9
B METHOD USED
(A,B or C)
4 inch MOLD
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
0 5 10 15 20 25 30DRY DENSITY (pcf)WATER CONTENT (%)
Gs=2.6
Gs=2.7
Gs=2.8
Poly.
(Series1)ZERO AIR VOIDS
SAMPLE NO.: SAMPLE DATE: 2/5/20
SAMPLE LOCATION: TEST DATE: 2/19/20
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:
LABORATORY TEST DATA
TEST SPECIMEN 12345
A COMPACTOR PRESSURE 300 140 60 [PSI]
B INITIAL MOISTURE 3.0 3.0 3.0 [%]
C BATCH SOIL WEIGHT 1200 1200 1200 [G]
D WATER ADDED 85 106 135 [ML]
E WATER ADDED (D*(100+B)/C) 7.3 9.1 11.6 [%]
F COMPACTION MOISTURE (B+E) 10.3 12.1 14.6 [%]
G MOLD WEIGHT 2019.5 2009.4 2018.5 [G]
H TOTAL BRIQUETTE WEIGHT 3103.1 3126.8 3120.3 [G]
I NET BRIQUETTE WEIGHT (H-G) 1083.6 1117.4 1101.8 [G]
J BRIQUETTE HEIGHT 2.35 2.49 2.54 [IN]
K DRY DENSITY (30.3*I/((100+F)*J)) 126.7 121.3 114.7 [PCF]
L EXUDATION LOAD 7871 6308 2800 [LB]
M EXUDATION PRESSURE (L/12.54) 628 503 223 [PSI]
N STABILOMETER AT 1000 LBS 37 52 64 [PSI]
O STABILOMETER AT 2000 LBS 88 120 140 [PSI]
P DISPLACEMENT FOR 100 PSI 3.70 4.72 6.20 [Turns]
Q R VALUE BY STABILOMETER 36 15 5
R CORRECTED R-VALUE (See Fig. 14) 32 15 5
S EXPANSION DIAL READING 0.0068 0.0028 0.0009 [IN]
T EXPANSION PRESSURE (S*43,300) 294 121 39 [PSF]
U COVER BY STABILOMETER 0.66 0.82 0.92 [FT]
V COVER BY EXPANSION 2.27 0.93 0.30 [FT]
TRAFFIC INDEX: 4.5
GRAVEL FACTOR: 1.49
UNIT WEIGHT OF COVER [PCF]: 130
R-VALUE BY EXUDATION: 7
R-VALUE BY EXPANSION: 12
R-VALUE AT EQUILIBRIUM: 7
*Note: Gravel factor estimated from pavement section using CTM 301, Section C, Part b.
REV. 2, DATED 1/31/15
I-2
0-3'
Grayish brown silty sand (SM)
R-VALUE TEST RESULTS
CT301 Project No. SD597C
FIGURE B-7a
Document No. 20-0025
Sample: I-2, 0-3' R-Value at Equilibrium: 7COVER AND EXUDATION CHARTSProject No. SD597CDocument No. 20-0025FIGURE B-7b01020304050607080901000100200300400500600700800R-ValueExudation Pressure [psi]0.00.51.01.52.02.53.00.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0Cover Thickness by Stabilometer [FT]Cover Thickness by Expansion [FT]
SAMPLE NO.: SAMPLE DATE: 2/5/20
SAMPLE LOCATION: TEST DATE: 2/19/20
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:
LABORATORY TEST DATA
TEST SPECIMEN 12345
A COMPACTOR PRESSURE 350 240 140 [PSI]
B INITIAL MOISTURE 2.0 2.0 2.0 [%]
C BATCH SOIL WEIGHT 1200 1200 1200 [G]
D WATER ADDED 100 115 130 [ML]
E WATER ADDED (D*(100+B)/C) 8.5 9.8 11.1 [%]
F COMPACTION MOISTURE (B+E) 10.5 11.8 13.1 [%]
G MOLD WEIGHT 2018.0 2108.3 2013.5 [G]
H TOTAL BRIQUETTE WEIGHT 3062.6 3202.9 3103.4 [G]
I NET BRIQUETTE WEIGHT (H-G) 1044.6 1094.6 1089.9 [G]
J BRIQUETTE HEIGHT 2.39 2.46 2.61 [IN]
K DRY DENSITY (30.3*I/((100+F)*J)) 119.8 120.6 111.9 [PCF]
L EXUDATION LOAD 7442 5470 3313 [LB]
M EXUDATION PRESSURE (L/12.54) 593 436 264 [PSI]
N STABILOMETER AT 1000 LBS 18 46 54 [PSI]
O STABILOMETER AT 2000 LBS 33 106 119 [PSI]
P DISPLACEMENT FOR 100 PSI 4.15 4.90 5.82 [Turns]
Q R VALUE BY STABILOMETER 70 21 13
R CORRECTED R-VALUE (See Fig. 14) 68 21 14
S EXPANSION DIAL READING 0.0030 0.0007 0.0000 [IN]
T EXPANSION PRESSURE (S*43,300) 130 30 0 [PSF]
U COVER BY STABILOMETER 0.30 0.74 0.81 [FT]
V COVER BY EXPANSION 1.00 0.23 0.00 [FT]
TRAFFIC INDEX: 4.5
GRAVEL FACTOR: 1.53
UNIT WEIGHT OF COVER [PCF]: 130
R-VALUE BY EXUDATION: 14
R-VALUE BY EXPANSION: 41
R-VALUE AT EQUILIBRIUM: 14
*Note: Gravel factor estimated from pavement section using CTM 301, Section C, Part b.
REV. 2, DATED 1/31/15
Project No. SD597C
FIGURE B-8a
Document No. 20-0025
TP-2-1
0-2'
Yellowish brown silty sand (SM)
R-VALUE TEST RESULTS
CT301
Sample: TP-2-1, 0-2' R-Value at Equilibrium: 14COVER AND EXUDATION CHARTSProject No. SD597CDocument No. 20-0025FIGURE B-8b01020304050607080901000100200300400500600700800R-ValueExudation Pressure [psi]0.00.51.01.52.02.53.00.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0Cover Thickness by Stabilometer [FT]Cover Thickness by Expansion [FT]
STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR
EXPANSION INDEX
(ASTM D4829)REV.1, DATED 1/31/15
PROJECT: SAMPLE NUMBER:
PROJECT NO.: SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:
TESTED BY: DATE: CHECKED BY: SAMPLED BY:
LOCATION Page__1__ of _2___
MOISTURE CONTENT TRIAL NO.NO. 1NO. 2NO. 3
WET SOIL WEIGHT g
DRY SOIL WEIGHT g
A MOISTURE (((WET - DRY) / DRY) X 100)%
RING PREPARATION
B WET WEIGHT OF SOIL AND RING g
C RING WEIGHT g
D WET WEIGHT OF SOIL (B - C) g
E DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL (D / ((A /100)+1)) g
F DRY DENSITY OF SOIL (E * 0.3016) g
G CALCULATE (2.7 * A * F)
H CALCULATE (168.5 - F)
J SAMPLE SATURATION (G / H)%
DIAL READINGS FINAL MOISTURE CONTENT
K INITIAL SETUP READING in O WET WEIGHT OF SOIL AND RING g
L 10 MINUTE DRY READING in P DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL AND RING g
M 24 HOUR WET READING in Q WEIGHT OF WATER (O - P) g
N EXPANSION INDEX ((M - L) * 1000)EI R DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL (P - C) g
Remarks (if any)S MOISTURE CONTENT ((Q/R )* 100)%
EXPANSION INDEX CORRECTION
T CALCULATE (50 - J)
U CALCULATE ((65 + N ) / (220 - J))
V CALCULATE (T * U)
CORRECTED EXPANSION INDEX (N - V)
Poinsettia Park Dog Park&Parking Lot TP-2-1 @ 0-2'
SD597C Yellowish brown silty sand (SM)
% COARSE:
422.8
389.6
593.7
J. Estes 2/13/2020 J. Krehbiel
8.5%
<10Carlsbad, California
200.9
392.8
362.0
616.5
558.1
58.4
357.2
0.200
0.200
16.3%
7.7
0.4
3.1
0
0.201
1
2506.1
59.3
42.3%
109.2
STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR
EXPANSION INDEX
(ASTM D4829)REV.1, DATED 1/31/15
PROJECT: SAMPLE NUMBER:
PROJECT NO.: SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:
TESTED BY: DATE: CHECKED BY: SAMPLED BY:
LOCATION Page_2___ of __2__
MOISTURE CONTENT TRIAL NO.NO. 1NO. 2NO. 3
WET SOIL WEIGHT g
DRY SOIL WEIGHT g
A MOISTURE (((WET - DRY) / DRY) X 100)%
RING PREPARATION
B WET WEIGHT OF SOIL AND RING g
C RING WEIGHT g
D WET WEIGHT OF SOIL (B - C) g
E DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL (D / ((A /100)+1)) g
F DRY DENSITY OF SOIL (E * 0.3016) g
G CALCULATE (2.7 * A * F)
H CALCULATE (168.5 - F)
J SAMPLE SATURATION (G / H)%
DIAL READINGS FINAL MOISTURE CONTENT
K INITIAL SETUP READING in O WET WEIGHT OF SOIL AND RING g
L 10 MINUTE DRY READING in P DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL AND RING g
M 24 HOUR WET READING in Q WEIGHT OF WATER (O - P) g
N EXPANSION INDEX ((M - L) * 1000)EI R DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL (P - C) g
Remarks (if any)S MOISTURE CONTENT ((Q/R )* 100)%
EXPANSION INDEX CORRECTION
T CALCULATE (50 - J)
U CALCULATE ((65 + N ) / (220 - J))
V CALCULATE (T * U)
CORRECTED EXPANSION INDEX (N - V)
Poinsettia Park Dog Park &Parking Lot TP-5-1 @ 1'
SD597C Yellowish brown clayey sand (SC)
% COARSE:
S. Narveson
365.0
332.9
593.8
J. Estes 2/13/2020 J. Krehbiel
9.6%
6.0Carlsbad, California
201.6
392.2
357.8
617.6
556.2
61.4
354.6
0.200
0.200
17.3%
3.8
0.5
1.9
12
0.214
14
2796.8
60.6
46.2%
107.9
Page__1__ of _1___(ASTM D2937 & D2216)REV. 1, DATED 1/31/15PROJECT: SAMPLED BY: TESTED BY:PROJECT NO.: CHECKED BY: DATE:WET DENSITY DETERMINATIONA)SAMPLE IDENTIFICATIONB)SAMPLE DIAMETER (2.420" or other)[IN]C)SAMPLE LENGTH (CAL Rings are 1.000" Each)[IN]D)SAMPLE VOLUME (3.1416 * (B/2)2 * C)[IN3]E)WEIGHT OF WET SOIL AND RINGS (or TUBE)[G]F)WEIGHT OF RINGS (or SHELBY TUBE)[G]G)WEIGHT OF WET SOIL (E - F)[G]H)WET SOIL DENSITY (G / D) * 3.810[PCF]MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINATIONI)TARE WEIGHT[G]J)WET WEIGHT OF SOIL AND TARE[G]K)DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL AND TARE[G]L)DRY WEIGHT OF SOIL (K - I)[G]M)WEIGHT OF WATER (J - K)[G]N)MOISTURE FRACTION (M / L)DRY DENSITY AND MOISTURE CONTENTO)DRY DENSITY (H / (1 + N))[PCF]P)MOISTURE CONTENT (N * 100)[%]STANDARD METHOD FOR DETERMINING DRY DENSITY ANDTP-5-1Poinsettia Park Dog Park & Parking Lot S. NarvesonI-1 I-3 TP-2-1J. EstesSD597CJ. Krehbiel 2/11/2020MOISTURE CONTENT OF SOILS0-4.5' 0-4' 0-2' 1'-- -- -- --361.9 496.7 607.8 569.3135.8 152.5 153.2 137.9201.4 315.6 400.8 369.4337.2 468.1 554.0 507.30.123 0.091 0.134 0.16824.7 28.6 53.8 62.012.3 9.1 13.4 16.8-- -- -- --
Document No. 20‐0025
Project No. SD597C
FIGURE B‐12
4” Mold Compaction
(ASTM D1557)
SAMPLE NO.
DESCRIPTION
MAXIMUM
DENSITY
[lb/ft3]
OPTIMUM
MOISTURE
[%]
TP‐4‐1 @ 0‐3’ Fill: Moderate yellowish brown silty sand (SM) 125.1 10.2
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Document No. 20‐0025
Project No. SD597C
FIGURE B‐13
R‐VALUE TEST RESULTS
(CTM 301)
SAMPLE NO.
DESCRIPTION
R‐VALUE
I‐2 @ 0‐3’ Fill: Grayish brown silty sand (SM) 7
TP‐2‐1 @0‐2’ Fill: Yellowish brown silty sand (SM) 14
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Document No. 20‐0025
Project No. SD597C
FIGURE B‐14
EXPANSION TEST RESULTS
(ASTM D4829)
SAMPLE NO.
DESCRIPTION
EXPANSION
INDEX
TP‐2‐1 @ 0‐2’ Fill: Yellowish brown silty sand (SM) 0
TP‐5‐1 @ 1’ Fill: Yellowish brown clayey sand (SC) 12
EXPANSION INDEX
POTENTIAL EXPANSION
0 to 20
Very low
21 to 50
Low
51 to 90
Medium
91 to 130
High
Above 130
Very High
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
ATTACHMENT C
STORM WATER INFILTRATION ASSESSMENT
SD597C Attachments.doc
INFILTRATION TESTING
Four borings (I‐1 through I‐4) were prepared for percolation tests after hand‐augering. The tests
were conducted in accordance with the percolation tests referenced in the Design Handbook for
Low Impact Development Best Management Practices (Riverside, 2011) as well as BMP Design
Manual issued by City of Carlsbad (2016). Figures C‐1 through C‐4 show the infiltration testing
results from these four boreholes.
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐1 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Average Test Depth:
Preliminary Factored Infiltration Rate1:
Feasibility Screening Factor of Safety, F.S.2:
Temperature Correction Factor2,3:
1: Rate Factored by Factor of Safety and Temperature Correction Factor.
2: Reference: City of Carlsbad BMP DESIGN MANUAL, February 2016.
3: Factor based on as‐tested water temperature of 64 F and rainfall temperature of 60 F.
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for details.
0.05 to 0.5
Design Condition2
0.95
City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐1
INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
Full Infiltration
No Infiltration
FIGURE NUMBER
SD597C C‐1.1Parking Lot
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
UNFACTORED INFILTRATION RATES* DURING TEST
Above 0.50
Factored Infiltration Rate2
Below 0.05
Partial Infiltration
0.005 in./hr.
2
3 in.
4 in.
4.7 ft
1.5' ‐ 4.7'
Average Water
Temperature:
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300Infiltration Rate (in./hour)Duration of Test (minutes)
Unfactored Infiltration Rate*
Stabilized Unfactored Infiltration Rate*:
0.01 in./hour
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐1 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Gravel Base Thickness:
Initial Depth
to Water
Final Depth
to Water
Measured
Drop in Water
Level
Unfactored
Infiltration
Rate*
(ft.) (ft.) (in.) (in./hour)
ΔtT Havg X radius ΔH It
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for
details.
Stabilized, Unfactored
Infiltration Rate*:0.01 inch/hour1: Porosity of gravel assumed to be 0.4 to correct drop in water. See text of Appendix C for details.
‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Percolation
Rate1
ΔHc/Δt
‐‐
Reading
Number TimeInterval (min.) INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
SD597C
FIGURE NUMBER
C‐1.2
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐1City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park
Parking Lot
0.12
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
DATA SHEET
Avg. Height of
Water (Head)
Pre‐soak (120) (120)‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Drop in Water
Level1
ΔHc
‐‐
3 in.
4 in.
4.7 ft
Cumulative Time (min.)(in.) (in.) (in./hour)
3 in.
Average Water
Temperature:
1 30 30 1.43 1.45 0.24
[from ground surface]
0.010.16 0.32
‐‐ ‐‐
39.12 12*r
3 30 90 1.46 1.47 0.12 0.01
2 30 60 1.45 1.46 0.08
0.08
0.16
0.16
38.94 12*r
38.82 11.9*r
0.12 0.01
5 30 150 1.49 1.50 0.12 0.01
4 30 120 1.47 1.49 0.16
0.08
0.32
0.16
38.64 11.9*r
38.46 11.8*r
0.24 0.01
7 30 210 1.52 1.54 0.24 0.01
6 30 180 1.50 1.52 0.16
0.16
0.32
0.32
38.28 11.8*r
38.04 11.7*r
0.24 0.01
9 30 270 1.55 1.57 0.24 0.01
8 30 240 1.54 1.55 0.08
0.16
0.16
0.32
37.86 11.6*r
37.68 11.6*r
0.12 0.01
10 30 300 1.57 1.58 0.08 0.1637.50 11.5*r 0.01
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐2 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Average Test Depth:
Preliminary Factored Infiltration Rate1:
Feasibility Screening Factor of Safety, F.S.2:
Temperature Correction Factor2,3:
1: Rate Factored by Factor of Safety and Temperature Correction Factor.
2: Reference: City of Carlsbad BMP DESIGN MANUAL, February 2016.
3: Factor based on as‐tested water temperature of 64 F and rainfall temperature of 60 F.
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for details.
0.05 to 0.5
Design Condition2
0.95
City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐2
INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
Full Infiltration
No Infiltration
FIGURE NUMBER
Partial Infiltration C‐2.1Parking Lot
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
UNFACTORED INFILTRATION RATES* DURING TEST
Above 0.50
Factored Infiltration Rate2
Below 0.05
Partial Infiltration
0.06 in./hr.
2
3 in.
4 in.
3.3 ft
1.3' ‐ 3.3'
Average Water
Temperature:
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300Infiltration Rate (in./hour)Duration of Test (minutes)
Unfactored Infiltration Rate*
Stabilized Unfactored Infiltration Rate*:
0.13 in./hour
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐2 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Gravel Base Thickness:
Initial Depth
to Water
Final Depth
to Water
Measured
Drop in Water
Level
Unfactored
Infiltration
Rate*
(ft.) (ft.) (in.) (in./hour)
ΔtT Havg X radius ΔH It
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for
details.
Stabilized, Unfactored
Infiltration Rate*:0.13 inch/hour1: Porosity of gravel assumed to be 0.4 to correct drop in water. See text of Appendix C for details.
‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Percolation
Rate1
ΔHc/Δt
‐‐
Reading
Number TimeInterval (min.) INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
SD597C
FIGURE NUMBER
C‐2.2
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐2City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park
Parking Lot
1.56
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
DATA SHEET
Avg. Height of
Water (Head)
Pre‐soak (120) (120)‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Drop in Water
Level1
ΔHc
‐‐
3 in.
4 in.
3.3 ft
Cumulative Time (min.)(in.) (in.) (in./hour)
4 in.
Average Water
Temperature:
1 30 30 1.66 1.84 2.16
[from ground surface]
0.221.44 2.88
‐‐ ‐‐
18.00 4.7*r
3 30 90 1.58 1.68 1.20 0.11
2 30 60 1.65 1.75 0.80
0.80
1.60
1.60
18.60 4.9*r
19.44 5.1*r
1.20 0.12
5 30 150 1.21 1.35 1.68 0.13
4 30 120 1.32 1.44 0.96
1.12
1.92
2.24
22.44 6.1*r
23.64 6.5*r
1.44 0.12
7 30 210 1.21 1.36 1.80 0.14
6 30 180 1.03 1.20 1.36
1.20
2.72
2.40
25.62 7.2*r
23.58 6.5*r
2.04 0.15
9 30 270 1.18 1.30 1.44 0.11
8 30 240 1.22 1.35 1.04
0.96
2.08
1.92
23.58 6.5*r
24.12 6.7*r
1.56 0.12
1.34 1.08 0.09
10 30 300 1.22 1.35 1.04
0.72
2.08
1.44
23.58 6.5*r
23.46 6.5*r
0.12
11 30 330 1.25
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐3 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Average Test Depth:
Preliminary Factored Infiltration Rate1:
Feasibility Screening Factor of Safety, F.S.2:
Temperature Correction Factor2,3:
1: Rate Factored by Factor of Safety and Temperature Correction Factor.
2: Reference: City of Carlsbad BMP DESIGN MANUAL, February 2016.
3: Factor based on as‐tested water temperature of 64 F and rainfall temperature of 60 F.
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for details.
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
UNFACTORED INFILTRATION RATES* DURING TEST
Above 0.50
Factored Infiltration Rate2
Below 0.05
Partial Infiltration
0.01 in./hr.
2
3 in.
4 in.
4.0 ft
2.1' ‐ 4'
Average Water
Temperature:
Poinsettia Park BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐3
INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
Full Infiltration
No Infiltration
FIGURE NUMBER
SD597C C‐3.1Dog Park
0.05 to 0.5
Design Condition2
0.95
City of Carlsbad
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300Infiltration Rate (in./hour)Duration of Test (minutes)
Unfactored Infiltration Rate*
Stabilized Unfactored Infiltration Rate*:
0.02 in./hour
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐3 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Gravel Base Thickness:
Initial Depth
to Water
Final Depth
to Water
Measured
Drop in Water
Level
Unfactored
Infiltration
Rate*
(ft.) (ft.) (in.) (in./hour)
ΔtT Havg X radius ΔH It
2.05 0.24 0.02
10 30 300 2.01 2.03 0.16
0.16
0.32
0.32
23.76 7.3*r
23.52 7.2*r
0.02
11 30 330 2.03
9 30 270 2.00 2.01 0.12 0.01
8 30 240 1.98 2.00 0.16
0.08
0.32
0.16
24.12 7.4*r
23.94 7.3*r
0.24 0.02
7 30 210 1.95 1.98 0.36 0.03
6 30 180 1.90 1.95 0.40
0.24
0.80
0.48
24.90 7.6*r
24.42 7.5*r
0.60 0.05
5 30 150 2.32 2.34 0.24 0.02
4 30 120 2.30 2.32 0.16
0.16
0.32
0.32
20.28 6.1*r
20.04 6*r
0.24 0.02
3 30 90 2.29 2.30 0.12 0.01
2 30 60 2.27 2.29 0.16
0.08
0.32
0.16
20.64 6.2*r
20.46 6.2*r
0.24 0.02
1 30 30 2.25 2.27 0.24
[from ground surface]
0.020.16 0.32
‐‐ ‐‐
20.88 6.3*r
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
DATA SHEET
Avg. Height of
Water (Head)
Pre‐soak ‐ ‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Drop in Water
Level1
ΔHc
‐‐
3 in.
4 in.
4.0 ft
Cumulative Time (min.)(in.) (in.) (in./hour)
2 in.
Average Water
Temperature:
‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Percolation
Rate1
ΔHc/Δt
‐‐
Reading
Number TimeInterval (min.) INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
SD597C
FIGURE NUMBER
C‐3.2
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐3City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park
Dog Park
0.24
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for
details.
Stabilized, Unfactored
Infiltration Rate*:0.02 inch/hour1: Porosity of gravel assumed to be 0.4 to correct drop in water. See text of Appendix C for details.
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐4 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Average Test Depth:
Preliminary Factored Infiltration Rate1:
Feasibility Screening Factor of Safety, F.S.2:
Temperature Correction Factor2,3:
1: Rate Factored by Factor of Safety and Temperature Correction Factor.
2: Reference: City of Carlsbad BMP DESIGN MANUAL, February 2016.
3: Factor based on as‐tested water temperature of 64 F and rainfall temperature of 60 F.
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for details.
0.05 to 0.5
Design Condition2
0.95
City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐4
INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
Full Infiltration
No Infiltration
FIGURE NUMBER
SD597C C‐4.1Dog Park
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
UNFACTORED INFILTRATION RATES* DURING TEST
Above 0.50
Factored Infiltration Rate2
Below 0.05
Partial Infiltration
0.03 in./hr.
2
3 in.
4 in.
5.4 ft
3.2' ‐ 5.4'
Average Water
Temperature:
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300Infiltration Rate (in./hour)Duration of Test (minutes)
Unfactored Infiltration Rate*
Stabilized Unfactored Infiltration Rate*:
0.07 in./hour
Project Name:Poinsettia Park Date Drilled:2/5/2020 Borehole Radius (*r):
Project Number:SD597C Date Tested:2/6/2020 Casing Diameter:
Test Hole Number:I‐4 Tested By:S. Narveson Depth of Hole:
Drilling Method:Hand Auger 64 F Gravel Base Thickness:
Initial Depth
to Water
Final Depth
to Water
Measured
Drop in Water
Level
Unfactored
Infiltration
Rate*
(ft.) (ft.) (in.) (in./hour)
ΔtT Havg X radius ΔH It
*Porchet method used to convert percolation rate to infiltration rate. See text of Appendix C for
details.
Stabilized, Unfactored
Infiltration Rate*:0.07 inch/hour1: Porosity of gravel assumed to be 0.4 to correct drop in water. See text of Appendix C for details.
‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Percolation
Rate1
ΔHc/Δt
‐‐
Reading
Number TimeInterval (min.) INFILTRATION RATE PROJECT NUMBER
SD597C
FIGURE NUMBER
C‐4.2
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST ‐ I‐4City of Carlsbad
Poinsettia Park
Dog Park
0.84
BOREHOLE PERCOLATION TEST
DATA SHEET
Avg. Height of
Water (Head)
Pre‐soak ‐ ‐ ‐‐ ‐‐
Corrected
Drop in Water
Level1
ΔHc
‐‐
3 in.
4 in.
5.4 ft
Cumulative Time (min.)(in.) (in.) (in./hour)
4 in.
Average Water
Temperature:
1 30 30 3.11 3.25 1.68
[from ground surface]
0.121.12 2.24
‐‐ ‐‐
26.64 7.5*r
3 30 90 3.14 3.24 1.20 0.09
2 30 60 3.25 3.35 0.80
0.80
1.60
1.60
25.20 7.1*r
26.52 7.5*r
1.20 0.09
5 30 150 3.15 3.25 1.20 0.09
4 30 120 3.11 3.15 0.32
0.80
0.64
1.60
27.24 7.7*r
26.40 7.5*r
0.48 0.03
7 30 210 3.28 3.36 0.96 0.07
6 30 180 3.20 3.28 0.64
0.64
1.28
1.28
25.92 7.3*r
24.96 7*r
0.96 0.07
9 30 270 3.28 3.36 0.96 0.07
8 30 240 3.20 3.28 0.64
0.64
1.28
1.28
25.92 7.3*r
24.96 7*r
0.96 0.07
3.31 0.96 0.07
10 30 300 3.20 3.27 0.56
0.64
1.12
1.28
25.98 7.3*r
25.56 7.2*r
0.06
11 30 330 3.23