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EWNEERING DEPT. MBRARY cltyotcarhbad 2075 Las Patma Drlva CMWA CA 92009.4859
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0” KG KENXETH G. OSBCVWE & .C&OCIATES
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CEOTECHNICAL IWESTIGATION
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Tract No. 72-28
West of Skyline Road and
North of Park Drive
Carlsbad, California
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Client: Pacesetter Homes, Inc.
4540 Campus Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
Attention: Mr. Art McCatil
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Job No. 3380-l November 13, 1981
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TABLE OF COXTENTS
INTHODUCT]ON-------------------------------~------- 1
SIJBSURFACE INVESTIGATION--------------------------- 1
OTHER INVESTIGATIONS------------------------------- 2
LABORATOR)’ TESTING--------------------------------- ~2
S:TE DESCRIPTIONS---------------------------------- 2
VICINITY CRAP-------------------------------------- pIan
GEOLOGY
Geologic Setting------------------------------
Se~ismicity------------------------------------
STRL’CTUR.41 FEATURES
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Faults---------------------------;--------------
Ground Water----------------------------------
Formations
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SOIL ENGIFEEKING-----------------------------------
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Geolcgic--------------------------------------
Soi1 Engineeyinfi------------------------------
RECOMMENbATIOSS
Soi1 Bearing----------------------------------
Settlement------------------------------------
Lateral Soi1 Pressure-------------------------
Retaining Wa,ll Design-------------------------
Expansive Soils-------------------------------
Concrete Slab Cmstructicm--------------------
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Soluble Sulfates------------------------------
Stability of Excavations----------------------
Subdrains and Seepage Control-----------------
Special Grading Specifications----------------
General---------------------------------------
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
Laboratory Testing Procedures-----------------
Grading Specifications-General Prcvisions-----
Boring Logs-----------------------------------
Direct Shear Summary--------------------------
Typical Slope Repair for Seepage--------------
Bcying Locations------------------------------
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IYTRODUCTION -i.
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This report presenis the results of a Geotechni ca).
Investigation performed cn the property located along the ‘.
westerly side of Skyline Road and north of Park Drive in
the City of Carlsbad, California. This property, .which
covers an Grea of approximately 59 acres, has been
designated as Tract 72-28.
Planned for constructicn are wood-frame multi-family
dwellings to be founded on 160 graded lots. It is expected
that the structures will be constructed on boi:h continuous
and pad footings with slab-on-grade cor.crete floors.
The exact structural loads for the buildings are
unknot-n at this time. However, for the purpose of analysis?
it has been assumed that continuous footings will carry
1200 pounds per lineal foot of which 90 percent is dead
load and that pad footings will carry 15 kips each of which
50 percent is dead load. If it is found that the acrual
loads are substantially different from those assumed. this
office should be notified for reevaluation.
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SLBSLRFACE IFVESTIGATION
The field investigrtion consisted of excatrating four
explosatcry borings to depths ranging from 7 to 2C feet.
The borings were drilled using a 16 inch bucket auger
drilling rig. Selected specimens of the in situ soils tiere
obtained by using a 1.4 inch I.D. drive tube sampler
equipped with brass liner rings. In addition to these
relatively undisturbed specimens, bulk samples of the soils
were obtained for additicnal laboratory analysis. These
scil samples served as the basis for the laboratory testing
and the engineering conclusions ccntained in this report.
ThC logs of the bcrings and a plot plan shcwing
approximate boring loca tions are included with this report.
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The elevations shown on the boring logs were deter->.
mined by measuring from topographic features shown on the ’ ’
topographic map cf the prvperty as prepared by Rick . .
Engineering Co. of Carlsbad, California.
OTHER INVESTIGATIONS
In addition to the subsurface investigation described,
a cursory examination of significant geologic features and
exposures was made on the site and adjacent properties as
well as a re\Tiew of pertinent published and unpublished
geotechnical and geolcgic reports.
LP.53R.4TCRY TESTING
The laboratory testing consisted of performing classi-
fication, strength, settlement, soluble sulfate, and
expmsj on tests, determining in situ dry .density and
moisture content, and determining the moisture-density
relationship of major scils.
Descriptions of test standards used in this investiga-
tion, in addition to other tests not used in this investiga-
tion, are included in the Appendix of this report.
SITE DESCRIPTiOK
The ar*a of investigation is b,ccnded on the north and
northwest by existing residences. The south end is about 50
feet north of Far-k Drive and 1000 feet north of Agua
Hedionds Lagoon. Topographically, it is an irregular spur,
or ridge, trending more or less north-south and descending
southward toward the lagoon. Surface drainage is along
several small valleys and gullies descending from the main
ridge to the east, south. and west. The ground slopes at a
very lcw gradient for most of the proposed development)
except along the southeast, south, and southwest margins,
where slopes steepen to a ratio of approximately 2:1, and
locally as steep as 1:l.
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The site is vacant except for native shrubs an#,
grasses which cover most of the area, and these have
apparently grown since cessetion of previous agriculturay
activities. Several unimproved dirt roads also traverse the
property.
A preliminary grading plan by Rick Engineering, dated
12 May 1981 (at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet),
indicates that 160 residential lots are to be constructed
by cutting and filling operations, both with 2:l slope
ratios. The maximum proposed vertical height of finished
slopes will vary from 40 to 50 feet.
GEOLOGY
Geologic Setting
The subject area is a typical portion of western
San Diego county. Bedrock is a series of flat lying sedimen-
cary rocks. These are locally overlain by some marine
terrace deposits and residual soil. Although crystalline
metemorphic and granitic rocks are present beneath the
sediments, their ~depth is too great to be of importance in
this project.
Seismic;ty
There are no known active faults in or near the
subject area. The nearest known active fault,’ the Elsinore
Fault, lies approximately 30 miles to the east. It is
believed to be capable ;of an M72 earthquake which would not
seriously affect the Carlsbad area.
A fault which may connect the Newport-Inglewood Zone
with the Rose Canyon Fault lies off-shore about 10 miles.
The activity of this fault is controversial but its
distance and uncertainty rule it out as a major threat to
the proposed development. The San Miguel Fault in Baja,
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California, is likewise of minor concern. Although it i-s’-
known to be active, it is too distant to adversely affect . . .r the Carlsbad area.
The probability of earth shaking, ground rupture,
liquefaction, and seismic sea waves (Tsunami) is extremely
remote.
STRUCTL'RAL FEATURES
Bedding
Strdtification, which is a poorly developed, sub-
pl andr structure, is generally present in the Santiago
Formation. Except in very silty, clayey zones such as
shale, it does not form planes of geologic weakness or
fissility. Owing to indistinct bedding planes, cross-
bedding and poor exposures, the precise attitude of bedding
cannot be measured. On the basis cf scant data and regional
conditions, it is concluded that bedding ranges from
essentially flat to 5 or 10 degrees southward.
Faults
There are few faults in this region and none were seen
within, or near, the tract. Just beyond the extreme south-
west corner cf the prcprrty, there is an exposure of
fractured sandstone which resembles a fault but no offset
of bedding is apparent and it is unlikely that the zone
trends into the subject area. ., i
Grour.d Gater
None of the borings, (maximum depth 20 feet),
encountered the water table. There are no springs, seeps or
excessively moist areas on or near the tract. Therefore, it
is concluded that the existing, natural ground water
conditions will not present problems during grading or to
the completed project.
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Formations i * . . Colluvium , I
,A few' feet of residual soil, derived from ..
weathering of the sandstone, blankets the area except where
eroded in gullies along the margins of the tract. This
material is predominantly sandy although it is clayey or
silty in a few small areas. Such material is moderately
expansive.
Santiago Formation, Map Symbol Ts
This formation, which is equivalent to the
De1 Mar Formation, is mainly a sandstone although interbeds
of siltstone and shale are common. The sandstone varies
from firm to coarse grained and is moderately well
cemented. In some places, it is very uell cemented and
could not be penetrated in drilling beyond the upper
weathered zone. Individual strata are 1 to 3 feet thick and
show considerable lateral variation in grain size, cross
bedding and channelling.
SOIL EXGINEERIRG
Development of the tract will consist of constructing
a series of graded terraces for streets and houses which
will involve excavating the sandstone and siltstone bedrock
and placing these earth materials as compacted fill. The
earthvork construction, as proposed, is expected to result
in slopes which will be fill over cut and building sites
with both cut and fill. In addition, major fill slopes will
be required as planned in the eroded canyons at the tract
boundary.
The slopes for the project are planned at ratios of 2
horizontal to 1 vertical, as previously mentioned in the
Site Description portion of this report.
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In our opinion, the site is suitable for development . .
as proposed provided the recommendations contained in this
report are included in the project design, specifications,
and construction.
Geologic
1. South facing cut slopes may’ expose unsupported
south-dipping strata. The dip angle is low, the rocks are
not well bedded, and the cuts are not high. However, the
possibility of slope instability exists and all cuts should
be inspected early in grading so that modifications or
stabilization can be made if necessary.
2. Although ground water presents no problems under
existing conditions, the increase of water accompanying
development could create potential seepage problems.
In-situ sandy strata are permeable whereas the clayey and
silty interbedded layers are tight and impermeable. Ground
water can move down through sandy layers and be forced to
mobe laterally by the clay layers to surface at the face of
cut slopes, or be impounded behind compacted fills. In
either case, the resulting pore pressure could cause slope
instability. Cut slopes should be inspected for potential
seepage conditions and if determined to be unsuitable,
slopes should be stabilired and subdrains installed.
3. Seismic hazards existing at this site are very
low. No faults are present on the site and all known active
faults are far distant enough as to have little effect on
the site. The probability of ground rupture, earth shaking,
liquefaction, Tsunamis, and other seismic hazards are
absent or minimal.
4. Some of the clay-rich strata in the bedrock are
expansive and soils which are clayey ,are also modera.tely~ to
highly expansive.
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5. Slopes cut in sandy portions of bedrock and/or...
soil possessing little cohesion are easily eroded. Proper . .
drainage and planting will be necessary to control runoff: . _
on slopes on this project.
6. Strongly cemented sandstone is exposed in this
vicinity and it is possible that grading may encounter such
rock which will be difficult to rip and which may generate
oversize material.
Soil Engineering
1. Subject to inspection by the engineering
geologist, cut slopes made at 2:l slcpe ratios are stable.
2. Properly compacted fill slopes placed at a 2:l
slope ratio are stable.
3. The heavily eroded areas at the tract boundary may
present problems with establishing fills.
4. Considerable excavation will be required in the
eroded canyons at the tract boundary. Consideration should
be given to filling the eroded canyons.
5. Soils derived fron. excavations range frcm non-
expansive to moderately expansive.
6. Soils on this project possess favorable strength
characteristics.
7. A subdrain system may be required within the
eroded canyons at the tract boundaries.
8. Overexcavation of the cut portion of the cut-fill
lots will be required tosprovide uniform foundation bearing.
9. There are no landslides on or near the tract.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Soil Bearing
The site is considered suitable for construction of
the proposed facilities using both continuous and pad
footings for support providing the recommendations
presented herein are followed.
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Footings may be designed for an allowable bearing.,'
value of 2200 pounds per square foot for footings placed to ' '
a minimum width of 12 inches and a minimum depth of 12' . .
inches below the 1oi;est adjacent finished grade. This value
may be increased to 2600 pounds per square foot for
footings placed to a depth of 18 inches. An increase of l/3
of the above bearing value is permissible for short dura-
tion loading.
The above bearing values have been based on footings
placed into approved natural ground or tested compacted
fill.
Settlement
Settlement of fills and structures sill be negligible
provided loose surfaces soils and fills are properly
compacted.
Lateral Soil Pressure
For purposes of designing the structures for lateral
forces, an allowable lateral soil pressure of 345 pounds
w square foot per foot may be used for the building
design. A coefficient of friction of 0.4 'may be used for
concrete placed directly on the natural soils.
Retaining G?all Design
Retaining walls may be designed using the following
parameters:
Bearing - 2200 psi
Active earth pressure, level backfill - 35 psf/ft
Sliding coefficient - 0.4
Passive earth pressure - 345 psf/ft
The nonexpansive natural soils are considered adequate
for backfill of retaining walls.
Retaining walls should be provided with adequate drain-
age to prevent hydrostatic pressul-es.
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Expansive Soils
The results of tests indicate that the soils existing * '
on the site vary from nonexpansive to moderately expansive; . .
Soils derived from the upper areas of the project were
found to possess very low expansion potential. However, the
existing fill in the lower area was found to be moderately
expansive. The test results are as follows:
Sample Maximum Optimum Location Densitv Moisture
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B-i, 3'-4' 118.7 11.6
B-i, 5,'-6' 131.0 9.7
B-4, 3'-4' 130.1 9.4
lower fill, offsite 126.5 10.6
lower fill, offsite 126.5 11.3
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Tentative recommendations for minimizing the effects
of expansive soil are as follows. A final determination
will be made at the completion of grading.
Subgrade Treatment
1. Just prior to placing concrete floor slabs, the
moisture of the soil should be at least 3 percent above
optimum. This moisture content should extend to a depth of
12 inches. Subgrade not meeting this requirement should be
flooded. The flooding should be done after the footings are
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2. The subgrade for garage floor slabs should conform
to the above requirement.
Footing Treatment
1. Exterior footings should be constructed to a
minimum depth of 12 inches. The exterior footings should be
reinforced with one No. 4 bar placed in the top of the
footing and one No. 4 bar placed in the bottom.
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2. Interior footings should be constructed to ,a,
minimum depth of 12 inches. The interior footings should be
reinforced with the same reinforcing as exterior footings.> *
3. Footings should be carried across garage door
openings as a grade beam. These should be reinforced as for
exterior footings.
Fl~oor Slabs
1. Concrete floor slabs should be at least 4 inches
thick nominal.
2. The floor slabs should be reinforced with
6x6-10/10 xelded uire mesh or equivalent bar reinforcing.
3. Garage floqr slabs should be free floating and
cast independent of footing stems. A positive separation
should be provided between footing stems and concrete floor
slab. Garage floor slabs should be reinforced with
6x6-10/10 welded wire mesh. In lieu of reinforcing, the
garage slabs may be saw cut into quarters.
Concrete Siab Construction
It is recommended that concrete floor slabs in areas
to be covered with moisture sensitive coverings be con-
structed over a 6 mil plastic membrane. The plastic
membrane should be properly lapped, sealed, and protected
with sand.
It is taut ioned that concrete slabs in areas to
receive ceramic tile or other crack sensitive floor i i coverings must be designed and constructed to minimize
hairline cracking.
Shrinkage and Subsidence
.Based on the in situ densities of the natural soil and
assuming an average fill density of 92 percent relative
compaction, calculations indicate that shrinkage will range
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from zero to 5 percent between the cut and fill operations. _.._ __ .~.~...~..~~ ,..... .,__..-- -1. -,.-- ,----,, c i In addition, it is estimated that there will be auof a . .
foot of subsidence due to reworking the surfacg-~soils.:.
These values are estimates .only and should be verified . . .~ ._.~. _ ,_ .,.. .,
during the grading if earthwork quantities are critical. .~
Soluble Sulfates
An investigation of the on-site soils was performed in
order to determine the concentration of soluble sulfates. A
representative sample was tested and the results are as
follows:
Sample % Soluble Locat ion Sulfates
B-4, 3’-4’ 0.015
A soluble sulfate content less than 0.20 percent is not con-
sidered detrimental to standard concrete mixes. As a re-
sult, no special type concrete or construction is con-
sidered necessary for soluble sulfates for this project.
Stability of Excavations
Even though no caving was experienced during the sub-
surface exploration, it can be expected that instability of
utility trenches will be experienced and, as a consequence,
shoring or sloping excavations will be required to protect
workers. The contractor should refer to the State of
California, Division of Industrial Safety for minimum
safety.standards. ., :
Subdrains and Seepage Control
It is expected that subdrains may be required within
the canyon fill area and possibly for stabilizing cut
slopes which are determined to be unstable because of
seepage potent ial. The need for either drain will be.deter-
mined at the time of construction.
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For tentative design
meters may be assumed.
Drain pipe - 4" and 6"
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schedule 40 PVC perforated pipe;' ._ are approved equal.
Filter material - Class II permeable material as per Caltrans Standard Specs., 1978.
Quantity cf filter material - 9 cubic feet per foot for main subdrain
- 4 cubic feet per foot for minor lines
A typical slope repair fcr seepage is shovn in the
Appendix of this report.
Special Grading Specifications
The following special grading specifications are
recommended for grading of this project in addition to the
general grading specifications shown in the Appendix of
this report:
1. In fill areas, all residual soils shall be removed
to bedrock or approved soils.
2. In areas of shallow cut, all exposed residual
soils shall be removed to bedrock or approved soil.
3. Keyways shall be cut at the toe of a11 fill
slupes. The keyway shall extend through all residual SCilS
into bedrock or approved soil. The depth of keyways shall
be determined at the time of grading.
4. All loose soil in the eroded canyons shall be
removed and recompactedi'
5. As fills are placed in areas flatter than 5:1,
level benches shall be excavated into bedrock or approved
soil.
6. Removal of alluviai soil from gulley bottoms shall
be to sl-1ch a depth adequate to remove loose or dry soil. It
is estimated that this removal will average 3 feet but
extend up to depths of 8 feet in places.
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7. The cut port icns of cut-f ill lots shall be .*.
excavated to a depth adecjuate to provide a minimum cf 36 . *
inches of fiil on the lot. r ‘I
8. All fill shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 - .
percent cf maximum density.,
9. Slopes shall be compacted to the slope surface.
10. All fill St&all be compacted to a minimum of 2
percent or more above optimum.
11. All keywdys, benches, and cut slopes shall be
subject to inspection by the engineering geologist and/or
the scil engineer.
General
It has been assumed, and it is expected, that the soil
conditicns between the borings are similar to that
encountered in the borir.gs. Hzvever, no warranty of such is
implied in this report.
?.he recommendations contained in this report are based
on the result5 of field investigation and labcratory
testing and represent our best engineering judgment. If
soil conditions encountered during the grading, or at any
other time, differ substantially from those described in
this rezcrt z this office should be notified immediately so
that appropriate recoamendaticns can be made.
This report is issued with the understanding that it
is the respcnsibility of the caner or his representative to
insure that the information and recommendations contained
herein are called to the attention of the Project Architect
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and Engineer and are inccrporated into the plans and speciY,.
fications and that necessary steps are taken to see that * '
interested persuns have this information and that the Co% . . tractors and Subcontrtictors carry out such recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
KENNETH G. OSBORKE & ASSOCIATES
KCO:dhd Kenneth G. Osborne R .C.E. 14340
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Richard H. Merriami C.E.G. 650
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REFEREKCES
1. Jones, B.F., 1954, Geology of the San Luis Rey
Quadrangle, unpublished master thesis, Unversity of
Southern California.
2. Kennedy, Michael P. and Peterson, Gary AL., 1975,
Geology of the San Diego Metropolitan Area, California,
California Division of Mines and Geology, Bull. 200.
3. Phillips, Irvin, 1939, Geology of the Oceanside
Quadrangle, unpublished masters thesis, University of
California, Berkeley.
4. Weber, F.H., Jr., 1963, Geology and Mineral
Resources of San Diego County, California, California
Division of Mines and Geology County, Report 3, 309 p.
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5. Preliminary Soil and Geology Investigation for the
proposed Laguna Riviera - 29 acres, Carlsbad, California.
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APPEKDIX
LRBORATORY TESTING PROCEDURES
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SHEAR STRENGTH c 'r
The shear strength of the soil is determined by per- . forming direct shear tests and unconfined compression tests.
The direct shear tests are performed on both undisturbed specimens and on samples remolded to various densities which reflect anticipated conditions. The samples are either tested at in situ moisture or are saturated to simulate the worst field condition and sheared at a constant rate of 0.1 inch per minute. The relationship between normal stress and shear stress is shown on the attached Direct Shear Summary.
The unconfined shear strength of selected undisturbed specimens is determined in accordance with A.S.T.M. Test Method D-2166. The results of these tests are shown on the Boring Logs.
EXPANSION
Tests for volume change with moisture are performed on compacted soil in accordance with Uniform Building Code Test Method 29-2.
SETTLE‘MENT
The settlement characteristics of the in situ soil are determined by performing standard consolidation tests on undisturbed or remolded specimens. The samples are tested in the original sample liner ring and the increment loads for consolidation are applied for periods of 24 hours by means of a single counterbalanced lever system. The pressure settle- ment curves are shown on the attached plates.
MOISTURE DENSITY
The moisture-density relationship of the major soil is determined in accordance with A.S.T.M. Test Method D-1557. This test may be modified to use three layers in lieu of five. The test results are shown on the Boring bogs.
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The following test methods are used to aid in the r ',I classification of soils in accordance with the Unified Soil . . Classification system:
1. A.S.T.M. Test Method D-422
:: A.S.T.M. Test Method D-423 A.S.T.M. Test Method D-424
The results of grain size tests are shown on the Grading Analysis sheets. The results of consistency tests are shown on the Boring Logs.
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SAND EQUIVALENT
The sand equivalent of granular soils and fine aggregates is determined in accordance with A.S.T.M. Test Method D-2419.
SOLIXLE SULFATE CONTENT
The concentration of soluble sulfates in the soils is determined by A.S.T.M. Test Method D-516, Method A:
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.- r 1. The Soil Engineer and Engineering Geologist are the. . Owner's or Builder's representative on the project. For the purpose of these specifications, observation and inspection by the Soil Engineer includes the inspection performed by any person or persons employed by, and responsible to, the licensed Civil Engineer signing the soil report.
2. All clearing, site preparation, or earthwork per- formed on this project shall be conducted by the Contractor under the observation of a qualified Soil Engineer.
3. It is the Contractor's responsibility to conform to the Grading Specifications and the applicable grading ordinances.
CLEARING
1. The site shall be cleared of all vegetable growth including but not limited to trees, stumps, logs, trash, heavy weed growth, and organic deposits.
2. All houses, barns, or other buildings shall be re- moved from the site.
3. Unless otherwise approved, the foundation and slabs left from the demolition of structures shall be removed from, the site. Included with the removal of foundations and slabs shall be the removal of basements, cellars, cisterns. septic tanks, paving, curbs, pipes or other deleterious materials. No cavity left from demolition shall be backfilled unless inspected by the Soil Engineer.
4. Unless otherwise specified, all cleared materials shall be removed from'the site.
SITE PREPARATION
1. Loose soils within areas of fill shall be processed by either excavating and stockpiling the loose soil or by scarifying, adjusting the soil moisture content to the specified
amount, and compacting to the recommended relative compaction.
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3. Excavations for the removal of subsurface structures-. shall be cleared of loose soil and filled with compacted soil.
The backfill of such excavations shall be compacted to the recommended relative compaction.
4. Cesspools shall be pumped out and backfilled with clean sand or pea gravel. The sand backfill which shall be approved prior to use, and may be flooded and jetted for ob- taining compaction. Any unsuitable backfill of cesspools shall be removed. The preparation of cesspools shall be observed by the Soil Engineer.
5. Abandonment of oil wells shall be in accordance with California State Law. The backfill of cavities resulting from the abandonment of oil wells shall be compacted in thin lifts under continuous inspection of the Soil Engineer.
6. Unless otherwise specified, the tops of any abandoned subsurface structure shall be removed to a depth of 5 feet below the finished grade in building areas and to a depth of 10 feet below finished grade in all other areas.
FILL PLACE!!NT
1. Unless otherwise approved, no cobbles over 12 inches in diameter shall be accepted in any fill.
2. All on-site and imported soils to be used for an engineered fill shall be subject to the approval of the Soil Engineer.
3. The placement of fill shall conform to the Special Grading Provisions. ., :
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