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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
PROPOSED CARLSBAD TOYOTA CAR WASH
6010 AVENIDA ENCINAS
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:
TOYOTA CARLSBAD
MS. PEGGY KELCHER
5424 PASEO DEL NORTE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008
Prepared by:
CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC.
1441 MONTIEL ROAD, SUITE 115
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA 92026
CTE JOB NO.: 10-13214T
RECEIVED
JUL 19 2017
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DIVISION
RECORD COPY
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Initial Date
September 16, 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES ................................................................... I
l . I Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Scope of Services .......................................................................................................... 1
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 2
3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING ................................................ 2
3 .1 Field Investigation ........................................................................................................ 2
3.2 Laboratory Testing ........................................................................................................ 3
4.0 GEOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 General Setting ............................................................................................................. 3
4.2 Geologic Conditions ..................................................................................................... 3
4.2.1 Quaternary Undocumented Fill (unmapped) ................................................. 4
4.2.2 Quaternary Old Paralic Deposits (Qop) ......................................................... 4
4.3 Groundwater Conditions ............................................................................................... 4
4.4 Geologic Hazards .......................................................................................................... 4
4.4.1 Surface Fault Rupture .................................................................................... 5
4.4.2 Local and Regional Faulting .......................................................................... 5
4.4.3 Liquefaction and Seismic Settlement Evaluation .......................................... 6
4.4.4 Tsunamis and Seiche Evaluation ................................................................... 6
4.4.5 Landsliding .................................................................................................... 7
4.4.6 Compressible and Expansive Soils ................................................................ 7
4.4. 7 Corrosive Soils ............................................................................................... 7
5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................... 9
5.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Site Preparation ............................................................................................................. 9
5.3 Site Excavation ........................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Fill Placement and Compaction .................................................................................. 11
5.5 Fill Materials ............................................................................................................... l I
5.6 Temporary Construction Slopes ................................................................................. 12
5. 7 Foundations and Slab Recommendations ................................................................... 13
5.7.1 Foundations .................................................................................................. 13
5.7.2 Foundation Settlement ................................................................................. 14
5.7.3 Foundation Setback ...................................................................................... 14
5.7.4 Interior Concrete Slabs ................................................................................ J 5
5.8 Seismic Design Criteria .............................................................................................. 16
5.9 Lateral Resistance and Earth Pressures ...................................................................... 17
5. IO Exterior Flatwork ...................................................................................................... 19
5.11 Pavements ................................................................................................................. 19
5.12 Drainage .................................................................................................................... 20
5.13 Slopes ........................................................................................................................ 21
5 .14 Plan Review .............................................................................................................. 22
5.15 Construction Observation ......................................................................................... 22
6.0 LIMIT A TIO NS OF INVESTIGATION ................................................................................. 23
FIGURES
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
FIGURE4
APPENDICES
APPENDlXA
APPENDIX B
APPENDJXC
APPENDIX D
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SITE LOCATION MAP
GEOLOGIC/EXPLORATION LOCATION MAP
REGIONAL FAULT AND SEISMICITY MAP
CONCEPTUAL RETAINING WALL DRAINAGE
REFERENCES
FIELD EXPLORATION METHODS LOGS
LABORATORY METHODS AND RESULTS
ST AND ARD GRADING SPECIFICATIONS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 Introduction
This report presents the results of the geotechnical investigation, performed by Construction Testing
and Engineering, 1nc. (CTE), and provides preliminary conclusions and recommendations for the
proposed improvements at the subject site located in Carlsbad, California. This investigation was
performed in general accordance with the terms ofCTE proposal £16 111 , dated June 15, 2016.
CTE understands that the proposed site improvements are to consist of a car wash structure, paved
parking and tlatwork, shade structures, associated uti lities, landscaping, and ancillary improvements.
Preliminary recommendations for excavations, fill placement, and foundation design for the
proposed improvements are presented in this report. Reviewed references are provided in Appendix
A.
1.2 Scope of Services
The scope of services provided included:
• Review of readily available geologic and geotechnical reports.
• Coordination of utility mark-out and location.
• Excavation of exploratory borings and soil sampling util izing a truck-mounted drill rig.
• Laboratory testing of selected soil samp.les.
• Description of site geology and evaluation of potential geologic hazards.
• Engineering and geologic analysis.
• Preparation of this geotechnical investigation report.
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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The project site is located at 6010 A venida Encinas in Carlsbad, California (Figure l ). The site is
bounded by A venida Encinas to the southwest, Carlsbad Parts and Service Center to the southeast,
and National University to the north. The project area generally descends to the southwest with
approximate elevations ranging from approximately 60 feet msl (above mean sea level) in the
northeastern portion of the site to approximately 53 feet ms! in the southwestern portion of the site.
3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION AND LABORATORY TESTING
3.1 Field Investigation
CTE performed the field investigation on August 12, 20 l 6. The field work consisted of a site
reconnaissance and excavation of three exploratory borings. The maximum explored depth was
approximately 20.0 feet below ground surface (bgs) in Boring B-1 . Bulk samples were collected
from the cuttings, and relatively undisturbed samples were collected by driving Standard Penetration
Test (SPT) and Modified California (CAL) samplers. The Borings were advanced with a CME-75
truck-mounted drill rig equipped with eight-inch-diameter, hollow-stem augers. The approximate
locations of the exploratory borings are presented on Figure 2.
The soils were logged in the field by a CTE Engineering Geologist and were visually classified in
general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. The field descriptions have been
modified, where appropriate, to reflect laboratory test results. Boring logs, including descriptions of
the soils encountered, are included in Appendix B. The approximate locations of the borings are
presented on Figure 2.
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3.2 Laboratory Testing
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Laboratory tests were conducted on selected soil samples for classification purposes, and to evaluate
physical properties and engineering characteristics. Laboratory tests included: Gradation, Expansion
Index (El), Resistance "R"-Value, Consolidation, and Chemical Characteristics. Test descriptions
and laboratory test results for the selected soils are included in Appendix C.
4.0 GEOLOGY
4.1 General Setting
Carlsbad is located within the Peninsular Ranges physiographic province that is characterized by
northwest-trending mountain ranges, intervening valleys, and predominantly northwest trending
regional faults. The greater San Diego Region can be further subdivided into the coastal plain area,
a central mountain-valley area and the eastern mountain valley area. The project site is located
within the coastal plain area that is characterized by Cretaceous, Tertiary, and Quaternary
sedimentary deposits that onlap an eroded basement surface consisting of Jurassic and Cretaceous
crystalline rocks.
4.2 Geologic Conditions
Based on the regional geologic map prepared by Kennedy and Tan (2005), the near surface geologic
unit underlying the site consists of Quaternary Old Paralic Deposits, Unit 6-7. Based on the site
explorations, Undocumented Fill was observed overlying the Quaternary Old Paralic Deposits.
Descriptions of the geologic and soil units encountered are presented below.
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4.2.1 Quaternary Undocumented Fill (unmapped)
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Where observed, the Quaternary Undocumented Fill generally consists of loose to medium
dense or stiff, brown, fine grained silty to clayey sand and sandy clay. This unit was found
to extend to a depth of approximately 11 feet bgs in Boring B-1 during the investigation. The
Undocumented Fill is anticipated to increase in thickness to the west and localized deeper
fills may be encountered during grading.
4.2.2 Quaternary Old Paralic Deposits (Qop)
Quaternary Old Paralic Deposits were found to be the underlying geologic unit at the site.
Where observed, these materials generally consist of medium dense, reddish brown silty to
clayey and poorly graded fine grained sand.
4.3 Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was not encountered in the borings that were advanced to a maximum explored depth
of approximately 20 feet bgs. While groundwater conditions may vary, especially following periods
of sustained precipitation or irrigation, it is not anticipated to affect the proposed construction
activities or the completed improvements, if proper site drainage is designed, install ed, and
maintained as per the recommendations of the project civil engineer of record.
4.4 Geologic Hazards
Geologic hazards that were considered to have potential impacts to site development were evaluated
based on field observations, literature review, and laboratory test results. It appears that the geologic
hazards at the site are primarily limited to those caused by shaking from earthquake-generated
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ground motions. The following paragraphs di scuss the geologic hazards considered and their
potential risk to the site.
4.4.1 Surface Fault Rupture
Based on the site reconnaissance and review of referenced literature, the site is not within a
State of California-designated Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Studies Zone or Local
Special Studies Zone and no known active fault traces underlie, or project toward, the site.
According to the Cali fornia Division of Mines and Geology, a fault is active if it displays
evidence of activity in the last 11 ,000 years (Hart and Bryant, revised 2007). Therefore, the
potential for surface rupture from displacement or fault movement beneath the proposed
improvements is considered to be low.
4.4.2 Local and Regional Faulting
The California Geological Survey (CGS) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
broadly group faults as "Class A" or "Class B" (Cao, 2003; Frankel et al., 2002). Class A
faults are generally identified based upon relatively well-defined paleoseismic activity, and a
fault-slip rate of more than 5 millimeters per year (mm/yr). In contrast, Class B faults have
comparatively less defined paleoseismic activity and are considered to have a fault-slip rate
less than 5 mm/yr. The nearest known Class B fault is the Rose Canyon Fault, which is
approximately 7.0 kilometers west of the site (Blake, T.F., 2000). The nearest known Class
A fault is the Temecula segment of the Elsinore Fault, which is located approximately 40.7
kilometers east of the site.
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The site could be subjected to significant shaking in the event of a major earthquake on any
of the faults noted above or other faults in the southern California or northern Baja California
area.
4.4.3 Liquefaction and Seismic Settlement Evaluation
Liquefaction occurs when saturated fine-grained sands or silts lose their physical strengths
during earthquake-induced shaking and behave like a liquid. This is due to loss of
point-to-point grain contact and transfer of normal stress to the pore water. Liquefaction
potential varies with water level, soil type, material gradation, relative density, and probable
intensity and duration of ground shaking. Seismic settlement can occur with or without
liquefaction; it results from densification of loose soils.
The site is underlain at shallow depths by medium dense to dense Old Paralic Deposits. In
addition, loose surficial soils within proposed improvement areas are to be overexcavated
and compacted as engineered fill. Therefore, the potential for liquefaction or significant
seismic settlement at the site is considered to be low.
4.4.4 Tsunamis and Seiche Evaluation
According to State of California Emergency Management Agency mapping, the site is not
located within a tsunami inundation zone based on distance from the coastline and elevation
above sea level. Damage resulting from oscillatory waves (seiches) is considered unlikely
due to the absence of nearby confined bodies of water.
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4.4.5 Landsliding
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According to mapping by Tan (1995), the site is considered only "Marginally Susceptible" to
landsliding and no landslides are mapped in the site area. In addition, landslides or similar
associated features were not observed during the recent field exploration. Therefore,
landsliding is not considered to be a significant geologic hazard at the site.
4.4.6 Compressible and Expansive Soils
Undocumented Fill Soils are considered to be potentially compressible. Therefore, these
soils should be overexcavated to the depth of suitable material, processed, and placed as a
properly compacted fi ll, as recommended herein. Based on field data and site observations
the underlying Old Paralic Deposits are not considered to be subject to significant
compressibility under the proposed loads.
Based on observation and laboratory test results, soils at the site are generally anticipated to
exhibit Very Low to Low expansion potential (Expansion Index of 50 or less). Therefore,
expansive soils are not anticipated to present significant adverse impacts to site
development. Additional evaluation of near-surface soils should be performed based on field
observations during grading activities.
4.4. 7 Corrosive Soils
Chemical testing was performed to evaluate the potential effects that site soils may have on
concrete foundations and various types of buried metallic utilities. Soil environments
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detrimental to concrete generally have elevated levels of soluble sulfates and/or pH levels
less than 5.5. According to American Concrete Institute (ACI) Table 318 4.3.1 , specific
guidelines have been provided for concrete where concentrations of soluble sulfate (SO4) in
soil exceed 0.1 percent by weight. These guidelines include low water: cement ratios,
increased compressive strength, and specific cement type requirements.
Based on the results of the Sulfate and pH testing performed, onsite soils are anticipated to
generally have a negligible corrosion potential to Portland cement concrete improvements.
A minimum resistivity value less than approximately 5,000 ohm-cm, and/or soluble chloride
levels in excess of 200 ppm generally indicate a corrosive environment to buried metallic
utilities and untreated conduits. Based on the obtained resistivity value of 1,890 ohm-cm,
onsite soils are anticipated to have a severe corrosion potential for buried
uncoated/unprotected metallic conduits. Based on these results, at a minimum, the use of
buried plastic piping or conduits would appear logical and beneficial, where feasible.
The results of the chemical tests performed are presented in the attached Appendix C.
However, CTE does not practice corrosion engineering. Therefore, a corrosion engineer or
other qualified consultant could be contacted if site specific corrosivity issues are of concern.
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 General
CTE concludes that the proposed improvements at the site are feasible from a geotechnical
standpoint, provided the recommendations in this report are incorporated into the design and
construction of the project. Recommendations for the proposed earthwork and improvements are
included in the following sections and Appendix D. However, recommendations in the text of this
report supersede those presented in Appendix D should variations exist. These recommendations
should either be evaluated as appropriate and/or updated during or following rough grading at the
site.
5.2 Site Preparation
Prior to grading, the site should be cleared of any existing building materials or improvements that
are not to remain. Objectionable materials, such as construction debris and vegetation, not suitable
for structural backfill should be properly disposed of offsite. In the area of the proposed structure
existing soils should be excavated to a minimum depth of tlu·ee feet below the bottom of proposed
foundations, or to the depth of suitable material, whichever depth is greatest. Localized areas of
loose and potentially compressible material could require overexcavation to deeper elevations, based
on conditions encountered during grading. Overexcavations should extend at least five feet laterally
beyond the limits of the proposed building, where feasible.
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Excavations in proposed pavement, flatwork, or other improvement areas should be conducted to a
minimum depth of two feet below proposed or existing grades, or to suitable underlying materials,
whichever depth is shallowest.
Existing below-ground utilities should be redirected around the proposed structure where feasible.
Existing utilities at an elevation to extend through the proposed footings should generally be sleeved
and caulked to minimize the potential for moisture migration below the building slabs. Abandoned
pipes exposed by grading should be securely capped to prevent moisture from migrating beneath
foundation and slab soils or should be filled with minimum two-sack cement/sand slurry.
A CTE geotechnical representative should observe the exposed ground surface at the overexcavation
bottoms to evaluate the exposed conditions. The exposed subgrades to receive fill should be proof-
roll ed or scarified a minimum of nine inches, moisture conditioned to a minimum of three percent
above optimum, and properly compacted prior to additional fill placement.
5.3 Site Excavation
Generally, excavation of site materials may be accomplished with heavy-duty construction
equipment under normal conditions. However, the Old Paralic Deposits may become increasingly
difficult to excavate with depth. Materials also appear to be, at least locally, very granular and could
be very sensitive to caving and/or erosion.
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Granular fill and backfill should be compacted to a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent at a
moisture content of at least three percent above optimum, as evaluated by ASTM D I 557. The
optimum lift thickness for fill soil will depend on the type of compaction equipment used.
Generally, backfill should be placed in unifonn, horizontal lifts not exceeding eight inches in loose
thickness. Fill placement and compaction should be conducted in conformance w ith local
ordinances.
5.5 Fill Materials
Properly moisture-conditioned very low to low expansion potential soils derived from the on-site
excavations are considered suitable for reuse on the site as compacted fill. Ifused, these materials
should be screened of organics and materials generally greater than three inches in maximum
dimension. Irreducible materials greater than three inches in maximum dimension should generally
not be used in shallow fills (within three feet of proposed grades). In utility trenches, adequate
bedding should surround pipes.
Imported fill beneath structures, flatwork, and pavements should have an Expansion Index of 20 or
less (ASTM D 4829). Imported fill soil s for use in structural or slope areas should be evaluated by
the geotechnical engineer before being imported to the site.
Retaining wall backfill located within a 45-degree wedge extending up from the beet of the wall
should consist of soil having an Expansion Index of 20 or less (ASTM D 4829) with less than 30
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percent passing the No. 200 sieve. The upper 12 to 18 inches of wall backfill could consist oflower
permeability soils, in order to reduce surface water infiltration behind walls. The project structural
engineer and/or architect should detail proper wall backdrains, including gravel drain zones, fills,
filter fabric, and perforated drain pipes. However, a conceptual wall backdrain detail, which may
not be suitable for use at the site, is provided as Figure 4.
5.6 Temporary Construction Slopes
The following recommended slopes should be relatively stable against deep-seated failure, but may
experience localized sloughing. On-site soils are considered Type B and Type C soils with
recommended slope ratios as set forth in Table 5.6. However, due to the at least locally granular and
erodible nature of the onsite soils, maximum l .5: 1 temporary slopes are anticipated to be more
reliable, and vertical excavations may not remain standing, even at shallow or minor heights.
TABLE5.6
RECOMMENDED TEMPORARY SLOPE RATIOS
SOIL TYPE SLOPE RATIO MAXIMUM HEIGHT (Horizontal: vertical)
B (Old Paralic Deposits) I: I (OR FLATTER) IO Feet
C (Undocumented Fill) I .5: I (OR FLA TIER) 10 Feet
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Actual field conditions and soil type designations must be verified by a "competent person" while
excavations exist, according to Cal-OSHA regulations. In addition, the above sloping
recommendations do not allow for surcharge loading at the top of slopes by vehicular traffic,
equipment or materials. Appropriate surcharge setbacks must be maintained from the top of all
unshored slopes.
5.7 Foundations and Slab Recommendations
The following recommendations are for preliminary design purposes only. These recommendations
should be reviewed after completion of earthwork to document that conditions exposed are as
anticipated, and that the recommended structure design parameters are appropriate.
5.7.1 Foundations
Following the preparatory grading recommended herein, continuous and isolated spread
footings or deepened pier footings are anticipated to be suitable for use at this site. It is
anticipated that building footings will be founded entirely in properly compacted fill with
low to very low expansion potential.
Foundation dimensions and reinforcement should be based on an allowable bearing value of
2,500 pounds per square foot for footings founded entirely upon properly placed compacted
fill materials embedded a minimum of 24 inches below the lowest adjacent subgrade
elevation. If utilized, continuous footings should be at least 15 inches wide; isolated footings
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should be at least 24 inches in least dimension. The above bearing values may be increased
by one third for short duration loading which includes the effects of wind or seismic forces.
Minimum reinforcement for continuous footings should consist of four No. 5 reinforcing
bars; two placed near the top and two placed near the bottom or as per the project structural
engineer. The structural engineer should design isolated footing reinforcement. Footing
excavations should generally be maintained above optimum moisture content until concrete
placement.
5.7.2 Foundation Settlement
The maximum total settlement is expected to be on the order of one inch and the maximum
differential settlement is expected to be on the order of 1/2 inch over a distance of
approximately 40 feet. Due to the absence of a shallow groundwater table and the generally
dense nature of underlying materials, dynamic settlement is not expected to adversely affect
the proposed improvements.
5. 7.3 Foundation Setback
Footings for structures should be designed such that the horizontal distance from the face of
adjacent slopes to the outer edge of the footing is at least 10 feet. In addition, footings
should bear beneath a I: 1 plane extended up from the nearest bottom edge of adjacent
trenches and/or excavations. Deepening of affected footings may be a suitable means of
attaining the prescribed setbacks.
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5.7.4 Interior Concrete Slabs
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Lightly loaded concrete slabs should be a minimum of 5.0 inches in thickness. Minimum
slab reinforcement should consist of #4 reinforcing bars placed on maximum 18-inch
centers, each way, at above mid-slab height, but with proper concrete cover. Subgrade
materials should generally be maintained at above optimum moisture content until slab
underlayment and concrete are placed.
Slabs subjected to heavier loads may require thicker slab sections and/or increased
reinforcement. A 120-pci subgrade modulus is considered suitable for elastic design of
minimally embedded improvements such as slabs-on-grade.
1n moisture-sensitive floor areas, a suitable vapor retarder of at least 15-mil thickness (with
all laps or penetrations sealed or taped) overlying a four-inch layer of consolidated crushed
aggregate or gravel (with SE of30 or more) should be installed, as per the 2013 CBC/Green
Building Code. An optional maximum two-inch layer of similar material may be placed
above the vapor retarder to help protect the membrane during steel and concrete placement.
This recommended protection is generally considered typical in the industry. If proposed
floor areas or coverings are considered especially sensitive to moisture emissions, additional
recommendations from a specialty consultant could be obtained. CTE is not an expert at
preventing moisture penetration through slabs. A qualified architect or other experienced
professional should be contacted if moisture penetration is a more significant concern.
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5.8 Seismic Design Criteria
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The seismic ground motion values listed in the table below were derived in accordance with the
ASCE 7-10 Standard and 2013 CBC. This was accomplished by establishing the Site Class based on
the soil properties at the site, and then calculating the site coefficients and parameters using the
United States Geological Survey Seismic Design Maps application using the site coordinates of
33.1 204 degrees latitude and -11 7 .3240 degrees longitude. These values are intended for the design
of structures to resist the effects of earthquake ground motions.
TABLES.9
SEISMIC GROUND MOTION VALUES
PARAMETER VALUE CBC REFERENCE (2013)
Site Class D ASCE 7, Chapter 20
Mapped Spectral Response 1.165 Figure 1613.3.1 (1) Acceleration Parameter, Ss
Mapped Spectral Response 0.449 Figure 1613.3.1 (2) Acceleration Parameter, S1
Seismic Coefficient, F, 1.034 Table 16 I 3 .3 .3 (I)
Seismic Coefficient, F, 1.551 Table 1613.3.3 (2)
MCE Spectral Response 1.205 Section 1613.3.3 Acceleration Parameter, SMs
MCE Spectral Response 0.696 Section 1613.3.3 Acceleration Parameter, SM,
Design Spectral Response 0.803 Section 1613.3.4 Acceleration, Parameter Sos
Design Spectral Response 0.464 Section 1613.3.4 Acceleration, Parameter S01
Peak Ground Acceleration PGAM 0.484 ASCE 7, Section 11.8.3
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5.9 Lateral Resistance and Earth Pressures
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Lateral loads acting against retaining walls may be resisted by friction between the footi ngs and the
supporting compacted fill soil and/or Old Paralic Deposits or passive pressure acting against
structures. If frictional resistance is used, an allowable coefficient of friction of0.30 (total frictional
resistance equals the coefficient of friction multiplied by the dead load) is recommended for concrete
cast directly against compacted fill. A design passive resistance value of250 pounds per square foot
per foot of depth (with a maximum value of 2,000 pounds per square foot) may be used. The
allowable lateral resistance can be taken as the sum of the frictional resistance and the passive
resistance, provided the passive resistance does not exceed two-thirds of the total allowable
resistance.
If proposed, retaining walls up to approximately eight feet high and backfilled using granular soils
may be designed using the equivalent fluid weights given below.
TABLE 5.10
EQUIVALENT FLUID UNIT WEIGHTS
(pounds per cubic foot)
SLOPE BACKFILL
WALL TYPE LEVEL BACKFILL 2:1 (HORIZONTAL:
VERTICAL)
CANTILEVER WALL 30 48 (YIELDING)
RESTRAINED WALL 60 75
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Lateral pressures on cantilever retaining walls (yielding walls) due to earthquake motions may be
calculated based on work by Seed and Whitman (1970). The total lateral thrust against a properly
drained and backfilled cantilever retaining wall above the groundwater level can be expressed as:
For non-yielding (or "restrained") walls, the total lateral thrust may be similarly calculated
based on work by Wood (1973):
Where PA= Static Active Thrust (determined using Table 5.9)
PK = Static Restrained Wall Thrust (detennined using Table 5.9)
~p AE = Dynamic Active Thrust Increment= (3/8) kh yH2
~PKe = Dynamic Restrained Thrust Increment = kh yH2
kh = 2/3 Peak Ground Acceleration = 2/3 (PGAM)
H = Total Height of the Wall
y = Total Unit Weight of Soil ~ 135 pounds per cubic foot
The increment of dynamic thrust in both cases should be distributed triangularly with a line of action
located at H/3 above the bottom of the wall (SEAOC, 2013).
These values assume non-expansive backfill and free-draining conditions. Measures should be taken
to prevent moisture buildup behind all retaining walls. Drainage measures should include free-
draining backfill materials and sloped, perforated drains. These drains should discharge to an
appropriate off-site location. A general or conceptual detail for Retaining Wall Drainage, which
may be appropriate for the subject site based on the review of the project structural engineer and
architect, is attached as Figure 4. Waterproofing should be as specified by the project architect or
the waterproofing specialty consultant.
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To reduce the potential for cracking in exterior non-traffic flatwork areas caused by mmor
movement of subgrade soils and typical concrete shrinkage, it is recommended that such flatwork
measure a minimum 5.0 inches thick and be installed with crack-control joints at appropriate spacing
as designed by the project architect. Additionally, it is recommended that flatwork be installed with
at least No. 4 reinforcing bars on maximum 18-inch centers, each way, at above mid-height of slab
but with proper concrete cover, or other reinforcement per the project consultants. Doweling of
flatwork joints at critical pathways or similar could also be beneficial in resisting minor subgrade
movements.
Subgrades should be prepared according to the earthwork recommendations previously given, before
placing concrete. Positive drainage should be established and maintained next to all flatwork.
Subgrade materials shall be maintained at, or be elevated to, above optimum moisture content prior
to concrete placement.
5.1 1 Pavements
Pavement sections provided are based on pre! iminary Resistance "R" -Value results, estimated traffic
indices, and the assumption that the upper foot of compacted fill subgrade and overlying aggregate
base materials are properly compacted to a minimum 95% relative compaction at a minimum of two
percent above optimum moisture content (as per ASTM D 1557). Beneath proposed pavement
areas, loose, clayey, or otherwise unsuitable soils are to be removed to the depth of competent
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underlying material as recommended in Section 5.2. R-Value of subgrade material should be
verified during grading and pavement sections may be modified as necessary.
TABLE 5.12
RECOMMENDED AC OR PCC PAVEMENT SECTION THICKNESSES
Traffic Area Assumed Preliminary Asphalt Pavements Portland Cement
Traffic Index Subgrade AC CalTrans Class IT or Concrete
"R"-Value Thickness Crushed Miscellaneous Pavements On
(INCHES) Aggregate Base Subgrade
Thickness (INCHES)
(INCHES)
Auto Parking 4.5 5 4.0 6.0 6.5
Areas
Drive Areas 6.0 5 4.0 12.0 7.5
Asphalt paved areas should be designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with, for
example, the recommendations of the Asphalt Institute, or other widely recognized authority.
Concrete paved areas should be designed and constructed in accordance with the recommendations
of the American Concrete Institute or other widely recognized authority, particularly with regard to
thickened edges, joints, and drainage. The Standard Specifications for Public Works construction
("Greenbook") or Caltrans Standard Specifications may be referenced for pavement materials
specifications.
5.12 Drainage
Surface runoff should be collected and directed away from improvements by means of appropriate
erosion-reducing devices, and positive drainage should be established around proposed
improvements. Positive drainage should be directed away from improvements and slope areas at a
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minimum gradient of two percent for a distance of at least five feet. However, the project civil
engineer should evaluate the on-site drainage and make necessary provisions to keep surface water
from affecting the site.
Generally, CTE recommends against allowing water to infiltrate building pads or adjacent to slopes
and improvements. However, it is understood that some agencies are encouraging the use of stonn-
water cleansing devices. Therefore, if storm water cleansing devices must be used, it is generally
recommended that they be underlain by an impervious barrier and that the infiltrate be collected via
subsurface piping and discharged off site. If infiltration must occur, water should infiltrate as far
away from structural improvements as feasible. Additionally, any reconstructed slopes descending
from infiltration basins should be equipped with subdrains to collect and discharge accumulated
subsurface water (Appendix D contains general or typical details for internal fill slope drainage).
5.13 Slopes
Based on observed conditions and anticipated soil strength characteristics, cut and fill slopes, if
proposed at the site, should be constructed at ratios of 2: 1 (horizontal: vertical) or fl atter. These fill
slope inclinations should exhibit factors of safety greater than 1.5.
Although properly constructed slopes on this site should be grossly stable, the soils wi ll be
somewhat erodible. Therefore, runoff water should not be pe1mitted to drain over the edges of
slopes unless that water is confined to properly designed and constructed drainage facilities.
Erosion-resistant vegetation should be maintained on the face of all slopes. Typically, soils along
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the top portion of a fill slope face wi 11 creep laterally. CTE recommends against building distress-
sensitive hardscape improvements within five feet of slope crests.
5.14 Plan Review
CTE should be authorized to review the project grading and foundation plans prior to
commencement of earthwork to identify potential conflicts with the intent of the geotechnical
recommendations.
5 .15 Construction Observation
The recommendations provided in this report are based on preliminary design information for the
proposed construction and the subsurface conditions observed in the explorations performed. The
interpolated subsurface conditions should be checked in the field during construction to verify that
conditions are as anticipated. Foundation recommendations may be revised upon completion of
grading and as-built laboratory test results.
Recommendations provided in this report are based on the understanding and assumption that CTE
will provide the observation and testing services for the project. All earthwork should be observed
and tested to verify that grading activities have been performed according to the recommendations
contained within this report. CTE should evaluate all footing trenches before reinforcing steel
placement.
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6.0 LIMITATIONS OF INVESTIGATION
The field evaluation, laboratory testing, and geotechnical analysis presented in this report have been
conducted according to current engineering practice and the standard of care exercised by reputable
geotechnical consultants performing similar tasks in this area. No other warranty, expressed or
implied, is made regarding the conclusions, recommendations and opinions expressed in this report.
Variations may exist and conditions not observed or described in this report may be encountered
during construction.
The recommendations presented herein have been developed in order to help reduce the potential
adverse effects of expansive soils and transitional bearing conditions. However, even with the
design and construction precautions provided, some post-construction movement and associated
distress should be anticipated.
The findings of this report are valid as of the present date. However, changes in the conditions of a
property can occur with the passage of time, whether they are due to natural processes or the works
of man on this or adjacent properties. In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate standards
may occur, whether they result 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.
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CTE's conclusions and recommendations are based on an analysis of the observed conditions. If
conditions different from those described in this report are encountered, this office should be notified
and additional recommendations, if required, will be provided.
The opportunity to be of service on this project is appreciated. If you have any questions regarding
this report, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC.
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Dan T. Math, GE #2665
Principal Engineer
Aaron J. Beeby, CEO #2603
Project Geologist
AJB/JFL/DTM:nri
Jay F. Lynch, CEO #1890
Principal Engineering Geologist
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
1. American Society for Civil Engineers, 2010, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures," ASCE/SEI 7-10.
2. ASTM, 2002, "Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
Modified Effort," Volume 04.08
3. Blake, T.F., 2000, "EQFAULT," Version 3.00b, Thomas F. Blake Computer Services and
Software.
4. California Building Code, 2013, "California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2
of 2," California Building Standards Commission, published by ICBO, June.
5. California Division of Mines and Geology, CD 2000-003 "Digital Images of Official Maps
of Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones of California, Southern Region," compiled by
Martin and Ross.
6. California Emergency Management Agency/California Geological Survey, "Tsunami
Inundation Maps for Emergency Planning.
7. Frankel, A.D., Petersen, M.D., Mueller, C.S., Haller, K.M., Wheeler, R.L., Leyendecker,
E.V., Wesson, R. L., Hannsen, S.C., Cramer, C.H., Perkins, D.M., Rukstales,K.S.,2002,
Documentation for the 2002 update of the National Seismic Hazard Maps: U.S. Geological
Survey Open-File Report 2002-420, 39p
8. Hart, Earl W., Revised 2007, "Fault-Rupture Hazard Zones in California, Alquist Priolo,
Special Studies Zones Act of 1972," California Division of Mines and Geology, Special
Publication 42.
9. Jennings, Charles W., 1994, "Fault Activity Map of Cali fornia and Adjacent Areas" with
Locations and Ages of Recent Volcanic Eruptions.
10. Kennedy, M.P. and Tan, S.S., 2008, "Geologic Map of the Oceanside 30' x 60' Quadrangle,
California", California Geological Survey, Map No. 2, Plate I of 2.
11. Reichle, M., Bodin, P., and Brune, J., 1985, The June 1985 San Diego Bay Earthquake
swarm [abs.]: EOS, v. 66, no. 46, p.952.
12. SEAOC, Blue Book-Seismic Design Recommendations, "Seismically Induced Lateral Earth
Pressures on Retaining Structures and Basement Walls," Article 09.10.010, October 2013.
13 . Seed, H.B., and R.V. Whitman, 1970, "Design of Earth Retaining Structures for Dynamic
Loads," in Proceedings, ASCE Specialty Conference on Lateral Stresses in the Ground and
Design of Earth-Retaining Structures, pp. 103-147, Ithaca, New York: Cornell University.
APPENDIX B
EXPLORATION LOGS
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
PRIMARY DIVISIONS
GRAVELS CLEAN
MORE THAN GRAVELS
HALF OF < 5% FINES
COARSE
FRACTION IS GRAVELS LARGER THAN WITH FINES NO. 4 SIEVE
SANDS CLEAN
MORE THAN SANDS
HALF OF < 5% FINES
COARSE
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SILTS AND CLAYS
LIQUID LIMIT IS
LESS THAN 50
SILTS AND CLAYS
LIQUID LIMIT IS
GREATER THAN 50
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
SYMBOLS SECONDARY DIVISIONS
WELL GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES
LITTLE OR NO FINES
POORLY GRADED GRAVELS OR GRAVEL SAND MIXTURES,
LITTLE OF NO FINES
SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-SILT MIXTURES,
NON-PLASTIC FINES
CLAVEY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-CLAY MIXTURES,
PLASTIC FINES
WELL GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY SANDS, LITTLE OR NO
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POORLY GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY SANDS, LITTLE OR
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SILTY SANDS, SAND-SILT MIXTURES, NON-PLASTIC FINES
CLAVEY SANDS, SAND-CLAY MIXTURES, PLASTIC FINES
INORGANIC SIL TS, VERY FINE SANDS, ROCK FLOUR, SIL TY
OR CLAYEY FINE SANDS, SLIGHTLY PLASTIC CLAVEY SILTS
INORGANIC CLA VS OF LOW TO MEDIUM PLASTICITY,
GRAVELLY, SANDY SILTS OR LEAN CLAYS
ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC CLA VS OF LOW PLASTICITY
INORGANIC SIL TS, MICACEOUS OR DIA TOMACEOUS FINE
SANDY OR SILTY SOILS, ELASTIC SILTS
INORGANIC CLA VS OF HIGH PLASTICITY, FAT CLAYS
ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDTIJM TO HIGH PLASTICITY,
ORGANIC SILTY CLAYS
PEAT AND OTHER HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
GRAIN SIZES
BOULDERS COBBLES GRAVEL SAND SIL TS AND CLAYS COARSE FINE COARSE MEDIUM FINE
12" 3" 3/4" 4 10 40 200
CLEAR SQUARE SIEVE OPENING U.S. STANDARD SIEVE SIZE
ADDITIONAL TESTS
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MAX-Maximum Dry Density
GS-Grain Size Distribution
SE-Sand Equivalent
El-Expansion Index
CHM-Sulfate and Chloride
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SD-Sample Disturbed
PM-Permeability
SG-Specific Gravity
HA-Hydrometer Analysis
AL-Atterberg Limits
RV-R-Value
CN-Consolidation
CP-Collapse Potential
HC-Hydrocollapse
REM-Remolded
PP-Pocket Penetrometer
WA-Wash Analysis
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QUATERNARY OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS:
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Base Material: 3-6"
QUATERNARY UNDOCUMENTED FILL:
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grained SAND.
QUATERNARY OLD PARALIC DEPOSITS:
Very stiff, moist, reddish brown, fine grained sandy CLA YSTONE,
oxidized, massive.
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grained SANDSTONE/ sandy CLA YSTONE, oxidized, massive .
Total Depth: 11 .5'
No Groundwater Encountered
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APPENDIXC
LABO RA TORY METHODS AND RESULTS
APPENDIXC
LABORATORY METHODS AND RESULTS
Laboratory Testing Program
Laboratory tests were performed on representative soil samples to detect their relative engineering
properties. Tests were performed following test methods of the American Society for Testing
Materials or other accepted standards. The following presents a brief description of the various test
methods used.
Classification
Soils were classified visually according to the Unified Soil Classification System. Visual
classifications were supplemented by laboratory testing of selected samples according to ASTM
D2487. The soil classifications are shown on the Exploration Logs in Appendix B.
Particle-Size Analysis
Particle-size analyses were performed on selected representative samples according to ASTM D 422.
Expansion Index
Expansion testing was performed on selected samples of the matrix of the on-site soils according to
ASTM D4829.
Consolidation
To assess their compressibility and volume change behavior when loaded and wetted, relatively
undisturbed samples ofrepresentative samples from the investigation were subject to consolidation
tests in accordance with ASTM D 2435.
Resistance "R" Value
The resistance "R"-value was measured by the California Test. 30 I. The graphically determined
"R" value at an exudation pressure of 300 pounds per square inch is the value used for pavement
section calculation.
Chemical Analysis
Soil materials were collected with sterile sampling equipment and tested for Sulfate and Chloride
content, pH, Corrosivity, and Resistivity.
LOCATION
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LABORATORY SUMMARY
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Project Name: Carlsbad To~ota New Car Wash
Project Number: 10-13214T Sample Date: 8/1 2/201 6 Initial Moisture(%): 11.4
Lab Number: 2656 1 Test Date: 8/19/2016 Final Moisture(%): 12.7
Sample Location: B-1 @ 5' Tested By: Chase Velarde Initial Dry Density (PCF): 11 1.9
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Section 1 -General
Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. presents the following standard recommendations for
grading and other associated operations on construction projects. These guidelines should be
considered a portion of the project specifications. Recommendations contained in the body of
the previously presented soils report shall supersede the recommendations and or requirements as
specified herein. The project geotechnical consultant shall interpret disputes arising out of
interpretation of the recommendations contained in the soils report or specifications contained
herein .
Section 2 -Responsibilities of Project Personnel
The geotechnical consultant should provide observation and testing services sufficient to general
conformance with project specifications and standard grading practices. The geotechnical
consultant should report any deviations to the client or his authorized representative .
The Client should be chiefly responsible for all aspects of the project. He or his authorized
representative has the responsibility of reviewing the findings and recommendations of the
geotechnical consultant. He shall authorize or cause to have authorized the Contractor and/or
other consultants to perform work and/or provide services. During grading the Client or his
authorized representative should remain on-site or should remain reasonably accessible to all
concerned parties in order to make decisions necessary to maintain the flow of the project.
The Contractor is responsible for the safety of the project and satisfactory completion of all
grading and other associated operations on construction projects, including, but not limited to,
earth work in accordance with the project plans, specifications and controlling agency
requirements .
Section 3 -Preconstruction Meeting
A preconstruction site meeting should be arranged by the owner and/or client and should include
the grading contractor, design engineer, geotechnical consultant, owner's representative and
representatives of the appropriate governing authorities.
Section 4 -Site Preparation
The client or contractor should obtain the required approvals from the controlling authorities for
the project prior, during and/or after demolition, site preparation and removals, etc. The
appropriate approvals should be obtained prior to proceeding with grading operations .
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Clearing and grubbing should consist of the removal of vegetation such as brush, grass, woods,
stumps, trees, root of trees and otherwise deleterious natural materials from the areas to be
graded. Clearing and grubbing should extend to the outside of all proposed excavation and fill
areas.
Demolition should include removal of buildings, structures, foundations, reserv01rs, utilities
(including underground pipelines, septic tanks, leach fields, seepage pits, cisterns, mining shafts,
tunnels, etc.) and other man-made surface and subsurface improvements from the areas to be
graded. Demolition of utilities should include proper capping and/or rerouting pipelines at the
project perimeter and cutoff and capping of wells in accordance with the requirements of the
governing authorities and the recommendations of the geotechnical consultant at the time of
demolition.
Trees, plants or man-made improvements not planned to be removed or demolished should be
protected by the contractor from damage or injury.
Debris generated during clearing, grubbing and/or demolition operations should be wasted from
areas to be graded and disposed off-site. Clearing, grubbing and demolition operations should be
performed under the observation of the geotechnical consultant.
Section 5 -Site Protection
Protection of the site during the period of grading should be the responsibility of the contractor.
Unless other provisions are made in writing and agreed upon among the concerned parties,
completion of a portion of the project should not be considered to preclude that portion or
adjacent areas from the requirements for site protection until such time as the entire project is
complete as identified by the geotechnical consultant, the client and the regulating agencies.
Precautions should be taken during the performance of site clearing, excavations and grading to
protect the work site from flooding, ponding or inundation by poor or improper surface drainage.
Temporary provisions should be made during the rainy season to adequately direct surface
drainage away from and off the work site. Where low areas cannot be avoided, pumps should be
kept on hand to continually remove water during periods of rainfall.
Rain related damage should be considered to include, but may not be limited to, erosion, silting,
saturation, swelling, structural distress and other adverse conditions as determined by the
geotechnical consultant. Soil adversely affected should be classified as unsuitable materials and
should be subject to overexcavation and replacement with compacted fill or other remedial
grading as recommended by the geotechnical consultant.
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The contractor should be responsible for the stability of all temporary excavations.
Recommendations by the geotechnical consultant pertaining to temporary excavations ( e.g.,
backcuts) are made in consideration of stability of the completed project and, therefore, should
not be considered to preclude the responsibilities of the contractor. Recommendations by the
geotechnical consultant should not be considered to preclude requirements that are more
restrictive by the regulating agencies. The contractor should provide during periods of extensive
rainfall plastic sheeting to prevent unprotected slopes from becoming saturated and unstable.
When deemed appropriate by the geotechnical consultant or governing agencies the contractor
shall install checkdams, desilting basins, sand bags or other drainage control measures .
In relatively level areas and/or slope areas, where saturated soil and/or erosion gullies exist to
depths of greater than 1.0 foot; they should be overexcavated and replaced as compacted fill in
accordance with the applicable specifications. Where affected materials exist to depths of 1.0
foot or less below proposed finished grade, remedial grading by moisture conditioning in-place,
followed by thorough recompaction in accordance with the applicable grading guidelines herein
may be attempted. If the desired results are not achieved, all affected materials should be
overexcavated and replaced as compacted fill in accordance with the slope repair
recommendations herein. If field conditions dictate, the geotechnical consultant may
recommend other slope repair procedures.
Section 6 -Excavations
6.1 Unsuitable Materials
Materials that are unsuitable should be excavated under observation and
recommendations of the geotechnical consultant. Unsuitable materials include, but may
not be limited to, dry, loose, soft, wet, organic compressible natural soils and fractured,
weathered, soft bedrock and nonengineered or otherwise deleterious fill materials.
Material identified by the geotechnical consultant as unsatisfactory due to its moisture
conditions should be overexcavated; moisture conditioned as needed, to a uniform at or
above optimum moisture condition before placement as compacted fill .
If during the course of grading adverse geotechnical conditions are exposed which were
not anticipated in the preliminary soil report as determined by the geotechnical consultant
additional exploration, analysis, and treatment of these problems may be recommended .
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6.2 Cut Slopes
Unless otherwise recommended by the geotechnical consultant and approved by the
regulating agencies, permanent cut slopes should not be steeper than 2: I (horizontal:
vertical).
The geotechnical consultant should observe cut slope excavation and if these excavations
expose loose cohesionless, significantly fractured or otherwise unsuitable material, the
materials should be overexcavated and replaced with a compacted stabilization fill. If
encountered specific cross section details should be obtained from the Geotechnical
Consultant.
When extensive cut slopes are excavated or these cut slopes are made in the direction of
the prevailing drainage, a non-erodible diversion swale (brow ditch) should be provided
at the top of the slope.
6.3 Pad Areas
All lot pad areas, including side yard terrace containing both cut and fill materials,
transitions, located less than 3 feet deep should be overexcavated to a depth of 3 feet and
replaced with a uniform compacted fill blanket of 3 feet. Actual depth of overexcavation
may vary and should be delineated by the geotechnical consultant during grading,
especially where deep or drastic transitions are present.
For pad areas created above cut or natural slopes, positive drainage should be established
away from the top-of-slope. This may be accomplished utilizing a berm drainage swale
and/or an appropriate pad gradient. A gradient in soil areas away from the top-of-slopes
of 2 percent or greater is recommended.
Section 7 -Compacted Fill
All fill materials should have fill quality, placement, conditioning and compaction as specified
below or as approved by the geotechnical consultant.
7 .1 Fill Material Quality
Excavated on-site or import materials which are acceptable to the geotechnical consultant
may be utilized as compacted fill, provided trash, vegetation and other deleterious
materials are removed prior to placement. All import materials anticipated for use on-site
should be sampled tested and approved prior to and placement is in conformance with the
requirements outlined.
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Rocks 12 inches in maximum and smaller may be utilized within compacted fill provided
sufficient fill material is placed and thoroughly compacted over and around all rock to
effectively fill rock voids. The amount of rock should not exceed 40 percent by dry
weight passing the 3/4-inch sieve. The geotechnical consultant may vary those
requirements as field conditions dictate.
Where rocks greater than 12 inches but less than four feet of maximum dimension are
generated during grading, or otherwise desired to be placed within an engineered fill,
special handling in accordance with the recommendations below. Rocks greater than
four feet should be broken down or disposed off-site .
7.2 Placement of Fill
Prior to placement of fill material, the geotechnical consultant should observe and
approve the area to receive fill. After observation and approval, the exposed ground
surface should be scarified to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. The scarified material should be
conditioned (i.e. moisture added or air dried by continued discing) to achieve a moisture
content at or slightly above optimum moisture conditions and compacted to a minimum
of 90 percent of the maximum density or as otherwise recommended in the soils report or
by appropriate government agencies.
Compacted fill should then be placed in thin horizontal lifts not exceeding eight inches in
loose thickness prior to compaction. Each lift should be moisture conditioned as needed,
thoroughly blended to achieve a consistent moisture content at or slightly above optimum
and thoroughly compacted by mechanical methods to a minimum of 90 percent of
laboratory maximum dry density. Each lift should be treated in a like manner until the
desired finished grades are achieved .
The contractor should have suitable and sufficient mechanical compaction equipment and
watering apparatus on the job site to handle the amount of fill being placed m
consideration of moisture retention properties of the materials and weather conditions .
When placing fill in horizontal lifts adjacent to areas sloping steeper than 5: 1 (horizontal:
vertical), horizontal keys and vertical benches should be excavated into the adjacent slope
area. Keying and benching should be sufficient to provide at least six-foot wide benches
and a minimum of four feet of vertical bench height within the firm natural ground, firm
bedrock or engineered compacted fill. No compacted fill should be placed in an area
after keying and benching until the geotechnical consultant has reviewed the area .
Material generated by the benching operation should be moved sufficiently away from
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the bench area to allow for the recommended review of the horizontal bench prior to
placement of fill.
Within a single fill area where grading procedures dictate two or more separate fills,
temporary slopes (false slopes) may be created. When placing fill adjacent to a false
slope, benching should be conducted in the same manner as above described. At least a
3-foot vertical bench should be established within the firm core of adjacent approved
compacted fill prior to placement of additional fill. Benching should proceed in at least
3-foot vertical increments until the desired finished grades are achieved.
Prior to placement of additional compacted fill following an overnight or other grading
delay, the exposed surface or previously compacted fill should be processed by
scarification, moisture conditioning as needed to at or slightly above optimum moisture
content, thoroughly blended and recompacted to a minimum of 90 percent of laboratory
maximum dry density. Where unsuitable materials exist to depths of greater than one
foot, the unsuitable materials should be over-excavated.
Following a period of flooding, rainfall or overwatering by other means, no additional fill
should be placed until damage assessments have been made and remedial grading
performed as described herein.
Rocks 12 inch in maximum dimension and smaller may be utilized in the compacted fill
provided the fill is placed and thoroughly compacted over and around all rock. No
oversize material should be used within 3 feet of finished pad grade and within 1 foot of
other compacted fill areas. Rocks 12 inches up to four feet maximum dimension should
be placed below the upper 10 feet of any fill and should not be closer than 15 feet to any
slope face. These recommendations could vary as locations of improvements dictate.
Where practical, oversized material should not be placed below areas where structures or
deep utilities are proposed. Oversized material should be placed in windrows on a clean,
overexcavated or unyielding compacted fill or firm natural ground surface. Select native
or imported granular soil (S.E. 30 or higher) should be placed and thoroughly flooded
over and around all windrowed rock, such that voids are filled. Windrows of oversized
material should be staggered so those successive strata of oversized material are not in
the same vertical plane.
It may be possible to dispose of individual larger rock as field conditions dictate and as
recommended by the geotechnical consultant at the time of placement.
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The contractor should assist the geotechnical consultant and/or his representative by
digging test pits for removal determinations and/or for testing compacted fill. The
contractor should provide this work at no additional cost to the owner or contractor's
client.
Fill should be tested by the geotechnical consultant for compliance with the
recommended relative compaction and moisture conditions. Field density testing should
conform to ASTM Method of Test D 1556-00, D 2922-04. Tests should be conducted at
a minimum of approximately two vertical feet or approximately 1,000 to 2,000 cubic
yards of fill placed. Actual test intervals may vary as field conditions dictate. Fill found
not to be in conformance with the grading recommendations should be removed or
otherwise handled as recommended by the geotechnical consultant.
7.3 Fill Slopes
Unless otherwise recommended by the geotechnical consultant and approved by the
regulating agencies, permanent fill slopes should not be steeper than 2: 1 (horizontal:
vertical).
Except as specifically recommended in these grading guidelines compacted fill slopes
should be over-built two to five feet and cut back to grade, exposing the firm, compacted
fill inner core. The actual amount of overbuilding may vary as field conditions dictate. If
the desired results are not achieved, the existing slopes should be overexcavated and
reconstructed under the guidelines of the geotechnical consultant. The degree of
overbuilding shall be increased until the desired compacted slope surface condition is
achieved. Care should be taken by the contractor to provide thorough mechanical
compaction to the outer edge of the overbuilt slope surface.
At the discretion of the geotechnical consultant, slope face compaction may be attempted
by conventional construction procedures including backrolling. The procedure must
create a firmly compacted material throughout the entire depth of the slope face to the
surface of the previously compacted firm fill intercore.
During grading operations, care should be taken to extend compactive effort to the outer
edge of the slope. Each lift should extend horizontally to the desired finished slope
surface or more as needed to ultimately established desired grades. Grade during
construction should not be allowed to roll off at the edge of the slope. It may be helpful
to elevate slightly the outer edge of the slope. Slough resulting from the placement of
individual lifts should not be allowed to drift down over previous lifts. At intervals not
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exceeding four feet in vertical slope height or the capability of available equipment,
whichever is less, fill slopes should be thoroughly dozer trackrolled.
For pad areas above fill slopes, positive drainage should be established away from the
top-of-slope. This may be accomplished using a berm and pad gradient of at least two
percent.
Section 8 -Trench Backfill
Utility and/or other excavation of trench backfill should, unless otherwise recommended, be
compacted by mechanical means. Unless otherwise recommended, the degree of compaction
should be a minimum of 90 percent of the laboratory maximum density.
Within slab areas, but outside the influence of foundations, trenches up to one foot wide and two
feet deep may be backfilled with sand and consolidated by jetting, flooding or by mechanical
means. If on-site materials are utilized, they should be wheel-rolled, tamped or otherwise
compacted to a firm condition. For minor interior trenches, density testing may be deleted or
spot testing may be elected if deemed necessary, based on review of backfill operations during
construction.
If utility contractors indicate that it is undesirable to use compaction equipment in close
proximity to a buried conduit, the contractor may elect the utilization of light weight mechanical
compaction equipment and/or shading of the conduit with clean, granular material, which should
be thoroughly jetted in-place above the conduit, prior to initiating mechanical compaction
procedures. Other methods of utility trench compaction may also be appropriate, upon review of
the geotechnical consultant at the time of construction.
In cases where clean granular materials are proposed for use in lieu of native materials or where
flooding or jetting is proposed, the procedures should be considered subject to review by the
geotechnical consultant. Clean granular backfill and/or bedding are not recommended in slope
areas.
Section 9 -Drainage
Where deemed appropriate by the geotechnical consultant, canyon subdrain systems should be
installed in accordance with CTE's recommendations during grading.
Typical subdrains for compacted fill buttresses, slope stabilization or sidehill masses, should be
installed in accordance with the specifications.
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Roof, pad and slope drainage should be directed away from slopes and areas of structures to
suitable disposal areas via non-erodible devices (i.e., gutters, downspouts, and concrete swales) .
For drainage in extensively landscaped areas near structures, (i.e., within four feet) a minimum
of 5 percent gradient away from the structure should be maintained. Pad drainage of at least 2
percent should be maintained over the remainder of the site .
Drainage patterns established at the time of fine grading should be maintained throughout the life
of the project. Property owners should be made aware that altering drainage patterns could be
detrimental to slope stability and foundation performance.
Section 10 -Slope Maintenance
10.1 -Landscape Plants
To enhance surficial slope stability, slope planting should be accomplished at the
completion of grading. Slope planting should consist of deep-rooting vegetation
requiring little watering. Plants native to the southern California area and plants relative
to native plants are generally desirable. Plants native to other semi-arid and arid areas
may also be appropriate. A Landscape Architect should be the best party to consult
regarding actual types of plants and planting configuration.
10.2 -Irrigation
Irrigation pipes should be anchored to slope faces, not placed in trenches excavated into
slope faces.
Slope irrigation should be minimized. If automatic timing devices are utilized on
irrigation systems, provisions should be made for interrupting normal irrigation during
periods of rainfall.
10.3 -Repair
As a precautionary measure, plastic sheeting should be readily available, or kept on hand,
to protect all slope areas from saturation by periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall. This
measure is strongly recommended, beginning with the period prior to landscape planting.
If slope failures occur, the geotechnical consultant should be contacted for a field review
of site conditions and development ofrecommendations for evaluation and repair.
If slope failures occur as a result of exposure to period of heavy rainfall, the failure areas
and currently unaffected areas should be covered with plastic sheeting to protect against
additional saturation.
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In the accompanying Standard Details, appropriate repair procedures are illustrated for
superficial slope failures (i.e., occurring typically within the outer one foot to three feet of
a slope face).
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15' MINIMUM
NOT TO SCALE
10' TYPICAL
BEDROCK OR APPROVED
FOUNDATION MATERIAL
*NOTE: CUT SLOPE PORTION SHOULD BE
MADE PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF FILL
FILL SLOPE ABOVE CUT SLOPE DETAIL
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TYPICAL BENCHING
SEE DETAIL BELOW
MINIMUM 9 FP PER LINEAR FOOT
OF APPROVED FILTER MATERIAL
CAL TRANS CLASS 2 PERMEABLE MATERIAL
FILTER MATERIAL TO MEET FOLLOWING
SPECIFICATION OR APPROVED EQUAL:
DETAIL
14"
MINIMUM
INCLINE TOWARD DRAIN
AT 2% GRADIENT MINIMUM
MINIMUM 4" DIAMETER APPROVED
PERFORATED PIPE (PERFORATIONS
DOWN)
6" FILTER MATERIAL BEDDING
SIEVE SIZE PERCENTAGE PASSING
APPROVED PIPE TO BE SCHEDULE 40
POLY-VINYL-CHLORIDE (P.V.C.) OR
APPROVED EQUAL. MINIMUM CRUSH
STRENGTH 1000 psi
1"
¾"
¾"
NO.4
NO.8
NO. 30
NO. 50
NO. 200
100
90-100
40-100
25-40
18-33
5-15
0-7
0-3
PIPE DIAMETER TO MEET THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA, SUBJECT TO
FIELD REVIEW BASED ON ACTUAL
GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS
ENCOUNTERED DURING GRADING
LENGTH OF RUN
NOT TO SCALE
INITIAL 500'
500' TO 1500'
> 1500'
PIPE DIAMETER
4"
6"
8"
TYPICAL CANYON SUBDRAIN DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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CANYON SUBDRAIN DETAILS
TYPICAL BENCHING
SEE DETAILS BELOW
INCLINE TOWARD DRAIN
AT 2% GRADIENT MINIMUM
TRENCH DETAILS
6" MINIMUM OVERLAP
OPTIONAL V-DITCH DETAIL
MIRAFI 140N FABRIC
OR APPROVED EQUAL
6" MINIMUM OVERLAP -------0
24"
MINIMUM
MINIMUM 9 FT3 PER LINEAR FOOT
OF APPROVED DRAIN MATERIAL
MIRAFI 140N FABRIC
OR APPROVED EQUAL
APPROVED PIPE TO BE
SCHEDULE 40 POLY-
VINYLCHLORIDE (P.V.C.)
24"
MINIMUM
MINIMUM 9 FT3 PER LINEAR FOOT
OF APPROVED DRAIN MATERIAL
OR APPROVED EQUAL.
MINIMUM CRUSH STRENGTH
1000 PSI.
60° TO 90°
DRAIN MATERIAL TO MEET FOLLOWING
SPECIFICATION OR APPROVED EQUAL:
PIPE DIAMETER TO MEET THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA, SUBJECT TO
FIELD REVIEW BASED ON ACTUAL
GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS
ENCOUNTERED DURING GRADING
SIEVE SIZE
1 ½"
1"
¾"
¾"
NO. 200
PERCENTAGE PASSING
88-100
5-40
0-17
0-7
0-3
LENGTH OF RUN
INITIAL 500'
500' TO 1500'
> 1500'
NOT TO SCALE
GEOFABRIC SUBDRAIN
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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PIPE DIAMETER
4"
6"
8"
FRONT VIEW
CONCRETE
CUT-OFF WALL
SUBDRAIN PIPE
SIDE VIEW
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24"Min. ~
6" Min.
~ 12" Min.~ 6" Min.
CONCRETE CUT-OFF WALL __ __...,•..,··-'!··... 6"Min . . .. . . ..
SOILD SUBDRAIN PIPE
NOT TO SCALE
6" Min.
6" Min.
RECOMMENDED SUBDRAIN CUT-OFF WALL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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FRONT VIEW
SUBDRAIN OUTLET
PIPE (MINIMUM 4" DIAMETER)
SIDE VIEW
ALL BACKFILL SHOULD BE COMPACTED
IN CONFORMANCE WITH PROJECT
SPECIFICATIONS. COMPACTION EFFORT
SHOULD NOT DAMAGE STRUCTURE
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24" Min .
24"Min.
NOTE: HEADWALL SHOULD OUTLET AT TOE OF SLOPE
OR INTO CONTROLLED SURFACE DRAINAGE DEVICE
ALL DISCHARGE SHOULD BE CONTROLLED
THIS DETAIL IS A MINIMUM DESIGN AND MAY BE
MODIFIED DEPENDING UPON ENCOUNTERED
CONDITIONS AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
NOT TO SCALE
24" Min.
12"
TYPICAL SUBDRAIN OUTLET HEADWALL DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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4" DIAMETER PERFORATED
PIPE BACKDRAIN
4" DIAMETER NON-PERFORATED
PIPE LATERAL DRAIN
SLOPE PER PLAN
FILTER MATERIAL BENCHING
H/2
AN ADDITIONAL BACKDRAIN
AT MID-SLOPE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 40 FEET HIGH.
KEY-DIMENSION PER SOILS ENGINEER
(GENERALLY 1/2 SLOPE HEIGHT, 15' MINIMUM)
DIMENSIONS ARE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL SLOPE STABILIZATION FILL DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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PIPE BACKDRAIN
4" DIAMETER NON-PERFORATED
PIPE LATERAL DRAIN
SLOPE PER PLAN
FILTER MATERIAL
15' MINIMUM
BENCHING
H/2
ADDITIONAL BACKDRAIN AT
MID-SLOPE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR SLOPE IN EXCESS OF 40
FEET HIGH.
KEY-DIMENSION PER SOILS ENGINEER
DIMENSIONS ARE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL BUTTRESS FILL DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
Page 19 of 26
20' MAXIMUM
FINAL LIMIT OF
EXCAVATION
OVEREXCAVATE
OVERBURDEN
(CREEP-PRONE)
DAYLIGHT
LINE
OVEREXCAVATE 3'
AND REPLACE WITH
COMPACTED FILL
COMPETENT BEDROCK
TYPICAL BENCHING
LOCATION OF BACKDRAIN AND
OUTLETS PER SOILS ENGINEER
AND/OR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
DURING GRADING. MINIMUM 2%
FLOW GRADIENT TO DISCHARGE
LOCATION.
EQUIPMENT WIDTH (MINIMUM 15')
NOT TO SCALE
DAYLIGHT SHEAR KEY DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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PROPOSED GRADING
BASE WIDTH "W" DETERMINED
BY SOILS ENGINEER
NATURAL GROUND
COMPACTED FILL
NOT TO SCALE
PROVIDE BACKDRAIN, PER
BACKDRAIN DETAIL. AN
ADDITIONAL BACKDRAIN
AT MID-SLOPE WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR BACK
SLOPES IN EXCESS OF
40 FEET HIGH. LOCATIONS
OF BACKDRAINS AND OUTLETS
PER SOILS ENGINEER AND/OR
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
DURING GRADING. MINIMUM 2%
FLOW GRADIENT TO DISCHARGE
LOCATION .
TYPICAL SHEAR KEY DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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FINISH SURFACE SLOPE
3 FP MINIMUM PER LINEAR FOOT
APPROVED FILTER ROCK*
CONCRETE COLLAR
PLACED NEAT
A
2.0% MINIMUM GRADIENT
4" MINIMUM DIAMETER
SOLID OUTLET PIPE
SPACED PER SOIL
A
ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS
COMPACTED FILL
4" MINIMUM APPROVED
PERFORATED PIPE**
(PERFORATIONS DOWN)
MINIMUM 2% GRADIENT
TO OUTLET
DURING GRADING TYPICAL BENCH INCLINED
TOWARD DRAIN
**APPROVED PIPE TYPE:
MINIMUM
12" COVER
SCHEDULE 40 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
(P.V.C.) OR APPROVED EQUAL.
MINIMUM CRUSH STRENGTH 1000 PSI
BENCHING
DETAIL A-A
12"
TEMPORARY FILL LEVEL
MINIMUM 4" DIAMETER APPROVED
SOLID OUTLET PIPE
MINIMUM
*FILTER ROCK TO MEET FOLLOWING
SPECIFICATIONS OR APPROVED EQUAL:
SIEVE SIZE
1"
¾"
¾"
N0.4
NO. 30
NO. 50
NO. 200
PERCENTAGE PASSING
100
90-100
40-100
25-40
5-15
0-7
0-3
NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL BACKDRAIN DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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FINISH SURFACE SLOPE
MINIMUM 3 FT3 PER LINEAR FOOT
OPEN GRADED AGGREGATE*
TAPE AND SEAL AT COVER
CONCRETE COLLAR
PLACED NEAT
A
COMPACTED FILL
MIRAFI 140N FABRIC OR
2.0% MINIMUM GRADIENT APPROVED EQUAL
A
MINIMUM 4" DIAMETER
SOLID OUTLET PIPE
SPACED PER SOIL
ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM
12" COVER
*NOTE: AGGREGATE TO MEET FOLLOWING
SPECIFICATIONS OR APPROVED EQUAL:
SIEVE SIZE PERCENTAGE PASSING
1 ½" 100
1" 5-40
¾" 0-17
¾" 0-7
NO. 200 0-3
4" MINIMUM APPROVED
PERFORATED PIPE
(PERFORATIONS DOWN)
MINIMUM 2% GRADIENT
TO OUTLET
TYPICAL BENCH INCLINED
BENCHING TOWARD DRAIN
DETAIL A-A
OMPACTE
BACKFILL
12"
MINIMUM
NOT TO SCALE
TEMPORARY FILL LEVEL
MINIMUM 4" DIAMETER APPROVED
SOLID OUTLET PIPE
BACKDRAIN DETAIL (GEOFRABIC)
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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SOIL SHALL BE PUSHED OVER
ROCKS AND FLOODED INTO
VOIDS. COMPACT AROUND
AND OVER EACH WINDROW.
10'
i FILL SLOPE l
CLEAR ZONE __/
rEOUIPMENT WIDTH_____,/
STACK BOULDERS END TO END.
DO NOT PILE UPON EACH OTHER.
0 0 0
NOT TO SCALE
ROCK DISPOSAL DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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STAGGER
ROWS
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FINISHED GRADE BUILDING
10'
SLOPE FACE
0
NO OVERSIZE, AREA FOR
FOUNDATION, UTILITIE~~l
AND SWIMMING POOL~
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STREET ~ 4•L
WINDROW~
0
5' MINIMUM OR BELOW
DEPTH OF DEEPEST
UTILITY TRENCH
(WHICHEVER GREATER)
TYPICAL WINDROW DETAIL (EDGE VIEW)
GRANULAR SOIL FLOODED
TO FILL VOIDS
HORIZONTALLY PLACED
COMPACTION FILL
PROFILE VIEW
NOT TO SCALE
ROCK DISPOSAL DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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GENERAL GRADING RECOMMENDATIONS
CUT LOT
--ORIGINAL -------GROUND ---------TOPSOIL, COLLUVIUM AND _ --
WEATHERED BEDROCK ---------
3' MIN
----------UNWEATHERED BEDROCK
OVEREXCAVATE
AND REGRADE
CUT/FILL LOT (TRANSITION)
----------------COMPACTED FILL
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__.-AND WEATHERED ""
BEDROCK _,,,,. ~ ---------------------
UNWEATHERED BEDROCK
NOT TO SCALE
TRANSITION LOT DETAIL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR GRADING
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___..-: ORIGINAL
_,,,,._,,,,.,,,,,.-..-GROUND
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3'MIN
OVEREXCAVATE
AND REGRADE
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