HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 00-22; REDEEMER BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH; PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION; 2000-11-20I
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CT 00
PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION,
PROPOSED CHURCH AND RESIDENTIAL .. OEVELOPMENT
REDEEMER-BY-THE-SEA-. " ':.
POINSETTIA LANE AND BLACK RAIL ROAD
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 20, 2000
Prepared For:
REDEEMER BY THE SEA
clo KEN VOERTMAN
1617 SOUTH PACIFIC STRRET
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054
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November 20, 2000
To: Redeemer by the Sea
clo Ken Voertman
1617 South Pacific Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
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Subject: Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed Church and Residential
Development, Redeemer by the Sea, Poinsettia Land and Black Rail
Road, Carlsbad, CA.
In accordance with your request and authorization, we have conducted a Geotechnical
investigation at the subject site. The accompanying report presents a summary of our
investigation and provides conclusions and recommendations relative to site
development.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions regarding our
report. We appreciate this opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully submitted,
Geopacifica Inc.
James F. Knowlton
R.C.E. 55754 C.E.G. 1075
3 0 6 0
INDUSTRY ST
SUITE 105
OCEANSIDE
CA 92054
TEL: 760.721.5488
FAX: 760.721.5539
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................... , ...... .
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT .......... .
2.1 Site Description ........................................................ .
2.2 Proposed Development .............................................. .
3.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND LABORATORY TESTING ...
4.0 GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS ........................................ .' ... .
4.1 Regional Geology ...................................................... .
4.2 Site Geology ............................................................. .
4.3 Geologie Structure ..................................................... .
4.4 Surface and Ground Water .......................................... .
5.0 FAULTING AND SEiSMiCiTy ............................................... .
5.1 Faulting .................................................................. .
5.2 Seismicity ............................................................... ' ..
5.2.1 Lurching and Shallow Ground Rupture ................. .
5.2.2 Liquefaction and Dynamic Settlement .................. .
6.0 CONCLUSiONS .................................................................. .
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................... .
7.1 Earthwork ................................................................. .
7.1.1 Treatment of Existing Soils ...................... ~ .......... .
7.1.2 Excavations ................................................. ', .... .
7.1.3 Trench Excavation and Backfill ............................ .
7.1.4 Fill Placement and Compaction ........................... .
7.1.5 Expansive Soils ............................................... .
7.1.6 Slope Stability
7.1.7 Structural Slope Stability
7.2 Surface Drainage ...................................... ' ................. .
7.3 Foundation and Slab Design Considerations .................... .
7.3.1 Foundations .............................................. : ..... .
7.3.2 Floor Slabs ..................................................... .
7.3.3 Mat Foundation ............................................... .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
Section
7.3.4 Settlement ....................... , '" .................... , ...... .
7.3.5 Lateral Earth Pressures and Resistance ............... .
7.4 Lateral Earth Pressures and Resistance ........................ .
7.5 Retaining Wall Drainage and Backfill ............................. .
. 7.6 I Construction Observation ........................ : .................. .
Figures
Figure 1 -Site Location Map ............ '" ............... '" ........ , ................ .
Figure 2 -Regional Seismicity and Index Map ...... '" .......................... .
Figure 3 -Boring Location Map ................................................... Rear of text
Tables
Table 1 -Seismic Parameters for Active and Potentially Active Faults ...... .
Appendices
Appendix A -References
Appendix B -Boring Logs
Appendix C -Laboratory Testing Procedures and Test Results
. Appendix D -General Earthwork and Grading Specifications
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GEOPACIFJCA
GEOTECHNICAL
CONSULTANTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of our geotechnical/foundation investigation at the
subject site. The purpose of the investigation was to identify and evaluate the
Geotechnical conditions present on the site and to provide conclusions and
recommendations regarding the proposed development. Our scope of services of the
investigation included:
• Review of available pertinent published and unpublished geologic literature and
maps (Appendix A)
• Aerial photographiC analysis to assess the general geology of the site (Appendix A).
• Field reconnaissance of the existing onsite Geotechnical conditions.
• Subsurface exploration consisting of the excavation, logging and sampling of nine
small diameter borings. The logs of the borings are presented in Appendix B.
• Laboratory testing of representative, undisturbed and bulk soil samples obtained
from our subsurface exploration program (Appendix C).
• Geotechnical analysis of field data and laboratory test results.
• Preparation of this report presenting our findings, conclusions and recommendations
with respect to the proposed development.
2.0
2.1
SITE DESCRIPTIO.N AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Site Description
The irregularly shaped subject site is bounded by vacant larid to the North and
East and the proposed extension of Poinsettia Lane south and Black Rail Road
to the west in Carlsbad, California (Figure 1). The site is currently vacant, but
has been previously farmed with same grading. Although not encountered
during our investigation, it is possible that buried agricultural fills and debris may
be encountered during site development due to the priors use, but was not
encountered over most of the site.
2.2 Proposed Development
We understand the proposed Redeemer by the Sea Church and propos~d
Residential development will include construction of 12 residential pads, several
church buildings with parking on the northern portion of the site. Structural
information was not available at the time of this report. However, building loads
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CONSULTANTS
are assumed typical for these types of structures. Site grading to create the
underground parking will include cuts up to depths of approximately +-15 feet. It
is anticipated that the proposed cut and fill will encompass the entire site.
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Scale 111=2000.
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LOCATION MAP
I PROJECT NO. GEOP ACIFICA FIGURE No. 1
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GEOPACIFIC'A
GEOTECHNICAL
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3.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND LABORATORY TESTING
Our subsurface exploratory program consisted of the excavation of 9 small diameter
borings drilled to a maximum depth of 30 feet in the proposed building areas. The
approximate locations of the borings are shown on the Boring Location Map (Figure 3).
The purpose of this program was to evaluate the physical characteristics of the onsite
soils pertinent to the site development and check existing ground water levels. The
borings were logged and sampled by a geologist from our firm. Bulk and relatively
undisturbed samples of the soils were obtained for laboratory testing. Logs of the
borings are presented in Appendix B. Logs of the borings are presentee:! in AppendixB.
Subsequent to logging and sampling, all borings were backfilled.
Labqratory testing was performed on representative samples to evaluate the moisture,
density, and strength characteristics of the subsurface soils. A discussion of the
laboratory tests performed and a summary of the laboratory tests are presented in
Appendix C. Moisture and density test results are provided on the boring logs (Appendix
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4.0 GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS
4.1 Regional Geology
The subject site is situated in the coastal section of the Peninsular Range
Province, a California geomorphic province with a long and active geologic
history throughout southern California. Through the last 54 million years, the area .
known as the San Diego Embayment has undergone several episodes of marine
inundation and subsequent marine regression. This has resulted in a thick
sequence of mqrine and non-marine sediments deposited on rocks of the
southern California batholith with relatively minor tectonic uplift of the area.
4.2 Site Geology
Based on our subsurface exploratiop (Appendix B), aerial photographic analysis,
and review of pertinent Geotechnical literature and maps (Appendix A), the
subject site is underlain by Pleistocene terrace deposits which are, in turn,
underlain by the Tertiary Santiago Formation. Minor undocumented fill soils were
encountered mantling the terrace deposits and in small canyons on the site.
The Pleistocene terrace deposits were observed to predominantly consist of red-
brown, orange-brown, dry to moist, medium dense to dense, silty, fine-to-
medium-grained sand. Based on laboratory testing and visual classification, the
Pleistocene terrace deposits on the site generally have relatively high shear
strength and a very low expansion potential.
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The Santiago Formation encountered during our investigation primarily consisted
of yellow-brown to olive-brown and green-gray, moist, dense to very dense, silty
to slightly clayey, sandy, silt stone and sandstone. Based on visual classification
and our experience with similar materials, the typically has relatively high shear
strengths and a low to medium expansion potential. Claystones may have a high
expansion potential. .
Fill soils were encountered in Borings B-6 and B-7. These undocumented fill soils
were approximately 1-2 feet thick and consisted of brown to red-brown, silty sand
that contained abundant debris. These soils are not considered suitable for the
support of structural loads or support of fill in their present condition.
4.3 Geologic Structure
Observations made during our subsurface exploration and experience with
similar units on nearby sites indicate that the Pleistocene terrace deposits and
sandstone units of the Tertiary Santiago Formation are generally massive in this
area with no significant geologic structure. Pertinent Geotechnical literature
(Appendix A) indicates that the sedimentary soils are generally flat lying to gently
dipping. No major folding of the sedimentary units is known or expected to exist
at the site.
4.4 Surface and Ground Water
5.0
5.1
No surface water was evident at the time of our investigation. Ground water was
not encountered in our borings. Ground water is not anticipated to be a constraint
to development. However, seasonal fluctuations in rainfall and irrigation,
variations in ground surface and subsurface conditions may significantly affect
ground water levels. We recommend that all below grade walls be appropriately
waterproofed.
FAULTING AND SEISMICITY
Faulting
The two principal seismic hazard considerations for developmental projects in
southern California are damage resulting from earthquake-induced shaking and
surface rupture along active or potentially active fault traces. The criteria followed
in this report, relative to fault activity, are those enacted by the State of California
and utilized by the California Division of Mines and Geology in the Alquist-Priolo
Act. This act establishes special study zones for active or potentially active faults
to assure that unwise urban development does not occur across the traces of
active faults. The subject site does not lie within the Alquist-Priolo Special
Studies Zone.
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An active fault is a fault, which has had surface displacement within the last
10, 000 to 11, 000 years (Holocene Epoch). A fault which exhibits ground rupture
within the last 2 million years (Quaternary Period), but does not exhibit direct"
evidence of offsetting Holocene sediments, is considered potentially active. Any
fault shown to be older than the Quaternary period is considered inactive.
A review of available geologic literature and aerial photographs pertaining to the
subject site (Appendix A) indicates that there are no known active faults crossing
the property. Nor was any indication of faulting during our subsurface
investigation.
Figure 2 indicates the location of the site in relationship to known major faults in
the southern California region. Included on Figure 2 are the approximate
epicentral area and magnitude of earthquakes recorded during the period of
1769 to 1973.
The nearest significant active regional faults are the Elsinore Fault Zone, located
approximately 19 miles northeast of the site and the offshore extension of the
Rose Canyon Fault Zone, located approximately 5 miles to the southwest
according to maps prepared by the California Division of Mines and Geology.
5.2 Seismicity
The subject site can be considered to lie within a seismically active region, as
can all of southern California. Table 1 indicates potential seismic events that
could be produced by maximum probable earthquakes. A maximum probable
earthquake is the maximum expectable earthquake produce from a causative
fault furring a 1 DO-year interval. Site-specific seismic parameters included in
Table 1 are the distances to the causative faults, Richter earthquake magnitudes,
expected peak/repeatable high ground accelerations (RHGA), and estimated
period and duration of ground shaking.
The effect of seismic shaking may be mitigated by adhering to the Uniform
Building Code or state-of-the-art seismic design parameters of the Structural
Engineers Association of California. A number of secondary effects are produced
by seismic shaking. These include soil liquefaction, seismic settlement, and
lurching. I
5.2.1 Lurching and Shallow Ground Rupture
Soil lurching refers to the rolling motion on the surface by the passage of
seismic surface waves causing permanent inelastic deformation of
surficial soil. Effects of this nature are likely to be significant where the
thickness of soft sediments varies appreciably under a structure. Damage
to the proposed development should not be significant because of the
relatively dense nature of the onsite soil,s.
Breaking of the ground because of active faulting is not likely to occur on
site due to the absence of active faults. Cracking due to shaking from
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TABLE 1
SEISMIC PARAMETERS FOR ACTIVE AND POTENTIALLY ACTIVE FAULTS
REDEEMER BY THE SEA
MAXIMUM PROBABLE EARTHQUAKE
(Functional Basis Earthquake)
Maximum Peak Bedrock! Distance Credible
from Earthquake Repeatable Duration of
Potential Fault Horizontal Predominant Strong ....... -........... _ ... --... -
Ground Period at Shaking at Causative to Site Richter
Fault (Miles) Magnitude Richter Acceleration** Site in Site in
Magnitude (Gravity) Seconds Seconds
Elsinore 21 7.6 7.3 0.27 0.35 25+
Rose Canyon (offshore) 5 7.1 6.2 0.49/0.33 0.28 15+
Newport-Ingle-wood 18 7.0 6.5 0.17 0.29 15
(offshore)
Coronado Bank 20 6.5 6.0 0.11 0.26 8
(offshore)
San Jacinto 45 7.6 7.3 0.11 0.44 15
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San Andreas 58 8.5 8.3 0.12 0.61 6+
San Clemente 55 7.5 7.0 0.05 0.42 6
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La Nacion * 34 6.5 NA ---------
• This fault is considered "potentially active" based on our current knowledge of the geologic conditions of the San Diego
County area.
** For design purposes, the repeatable horizontal ground acceleration may be taken as 65 percent of the peak ,acceleration
for the site within approximately 20 miles ofthe epicenter (after Ploessel and Slos~on 1974).
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FAULT ZONE
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MAJOR EARTHQUAKES AND RECENTLY ACTIVE FAULTS
IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION
ACTIVE FAULTS -:--------.... Total length of fauH zone that breaks Holocene
depoeita or that h .. had .. Ialrlle activity. --Fault ae;ment with aurface rupture during an historic:
earthquake, or with aselsinlc fault crHp.
o Holocene volcanic activity
(Amboy, Pisgah. Cerro Prieto and Saiton Buttes)
EXPLANATlON*
1899
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EARTHQUAKE LOCATIONS
Approxim!lte epicentrai .rea of earthquake.
th!lt occurred 1769-1933. Magnitu~ea not recorded by Instniinen~ prior to 1906 were
eat/mllted from damage reports assigned
an intensity VII (Modified Mercali scale) or
greater; this Is roughlyequivaJent to
Richter M 6.0. 31 moderate** earthquakes,
aeven major and one great, earthquake
(1857) were reponed'in th, 164-Ytt"period
1769-1~, .
Earthquake epicent.,.since 1933. plotted
from improved Instruments. 29 moderat." ~ 'thr.. major .arthqu~ .. , wi,.
recorded 'in the 4O-Y8., period 1933-t~73.
* See Lamar. MeriIiekI. Proctor paper herein for additional explanation of map.
** Code recommendaUcJn. by the Structural Engi_ As8oclatlon of California define a great earthquake .. one lhafhllli
• Rlchler MIIQIIiIude of 7 3/4 or greater; a major earthquake 7 10 7 3/4; a moderate earthquake 5,10 7.
Compiled by Richard J. Proctor mainly from published and unpublished data of the Callfomia Division of MInes and Geology. California 0IipaJtr/!ent
of Waler Resources Bulletin 116-2 (1964): selections from bullelins of the Geological and Seisrilological ~-:~ of ArnericiI; frOm C;F~ Richter.
Elemenlaly Seismology (1958); and the Nallonal Atlas. p.66. ':.
REGIONAL SEISMICITY
INDEX MAP
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Project Name :"Re.de.emer:::"'by ... the~Sea
Date .... ::. .. P/20 100 Figure No.2, .
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5.2.2 Liquefaction and Dynamic Settlement
Liquefaction and dynamic settlement of soils can be caused by strong
vibratory motion due to earthquakes. Both research ,and historical data
indicate that loose, saturated, granular soils are susceptible to
liquefaction and dynamic settlement while the stability of silty clays and
clays is not adversely affected by vibratory motion. Liquefaction is
typified by a total loss of shear strength in the affected soil layer, thereby
causing the soil to flow as a liquid. This effect may be manifested by
excessive settlements and sand boils at the ground surface. Settlement
may also occur in loose and cohesion-less material as a result of rapid,
seismically induced shaking. The onsite Pleistocen~ terrace soils and the
Santiago Formation are not considered liquefiable due to their density
and the absence of a near-surface ground water table.
5.2.3 Seismic Shaking Parameters
Based on the site conditions, Chapter 16 of the Uniform Building Code
(International Conference of Building Officials, 1997) and Peterson and
others (1996), the following seismic parameters are provided.
Seismic zone (per Figure 16-2*) 4
. Seismic Zone Factor (per Table 16-1*) 0.40
Soil Profile Type (per Table 16-J*) So
Seismic Coefficient Ca (per Table 16-0*) 0.44 NA
Seismic Coefficient Cv (per Table 16-R*) 0.64 Nv
Near Source Factor NA(per Table 16-S*) 1.0
Near Source Factor Nv (per Table 16-T*) 1.0
Seismic Source Type (per Table 16-U*) B
Distance to Seismic Source 5.7 mi. (9.2Kin)
Upper Bound Earthquake Mw6.9
* Figure and Table references from Chapter 16 of the Uniform Building Code (1997).
6.0 CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results of our Geotechnical investigation of the site, it is our opinion that
the proposed development is feasible from a Geotechnical standpOint provided the
following conclusions and recommendations are incorporated into the project plans and
specifications.
The following is a summary of the main Geotechnical factors, which may affect
development of the site.
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• Based on laboratory testing and visual classification, the onsite formational soils
have relatively high shear strength characteristics and a low expansion potential,
both of which are favorable for design of foundations and slabs.
• Loose fill soils encountered on the site are potentially compressible and are not
considered suitable for structural loads or support of fill in their present condition. It is
anticipated that site grading will remove all of these undocumented fill soils.
However, some undocumented fills may need to be removed and recompacted.
• Active faults are not known to exist on or in the immediate vicinity of the site.
• The maximum anticipated bedrock acceleration on the site is estimated to be
approximately 0.49g based on a maximum probable earthquake of Richter
Magnitude on the active Rose Canyon fault.
• Ground water was not encountered. Ground water is not anticipated to have an
impact on the proposed development based on the currently proposed grading.
• Excavation of the onsite soils should generally be feasible with conventional, heavy-
duty earthwork equipment in good condition. Localized cemented zones may require
the use of rock breakers or localized blasting. Based on the success of our drilling
program, the extent of such cemented zones should be minimal.
• Oversize rock materials are unlikely to be generated from excavations in th~ onsite
soils. These materials should be disposed of off site, if encollntered
7.0
7.1
RECOMMENDATIONS
Earthwork
We anticipate that earthwork at the site will consist of site preparation, excavation
and backfill. We recommend that earthwork on site be performed in accordance
with the following recommendations and the General Earthwork and Grading
Specifications included in Appendix D. In case of conflict, the following
recommendations shall supersede those in Appendix D.
7.1.1 Treatment of Existing Soils
In areas to receive fill, the existing ground will need to be over-excavated
3 feet and recompacted. Some areas may need deeper removals. Areas
of undocumented fill and in canyon, areas may require up to 4-8 feet of
recompaction.
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7.1.2 Excavations
Excavation of the onsite soils may be accomplished with conventional,
heavy-duty grading equipment. Due to the locally friable nature of the
sandy terrace deposits, temporary excavations such as utility trenches
with vertical sides may not be stable. Temporary excavations deeper than
5 feet should be shored or laid back to 1: 1 (horizontal to vertical) in
undisturbed Santiago Formation and Terrace deposits. Shoring
recommendations can be provided if needed when final plans are
available. All excavations should be made in accordance with OSHA
requirements.
7.1.3 Trench Excavation and Backfill
Excavation of utility trenches and foundations in the onsite soils appears
to be generally feasible with heavy-duty backhoe equipment. The onsite
soils may be used as trench backfill provided they are screened of
organic matter, debris, and rock fragments greater than 6 inches in
I maximum dimension. Trench backfill should be compacted in uniform lifts
(not exceeding 8 inches in thickness) by mechanical means to at least 90
percent relative compaction (ASTM Test Method D1557-78).
7.1.4 Fill Placement and Compaction
The onsite soils are generally suitable for use as compacted fill provided
they are free of organic material and debris. All fill soils including retaining
wall backfill should be brought to near-optimum moisture conditions and
compacted in uniform lifts to at least 90 percent relative compaction
based on laboratory standard ASTM Test Method D1557-78. The
optimum lift thickness required to produce a uniformly compacted fill will
depend on the type and size of compaction equipment used. In general,
fill should be placed in lifts not exceeding 8 inches in thickness.
Placement and compaction of fill should be performed in general
accordance with local grading ordinances, sound construction practice,
and the General Earthwork and Grading Specifications presented in
Appendix D. Materials placed within 3 feet of finished grade should be
comprised of low expansive soils and contain no rock fragments over 6
inches in maximum dimension.
7.1.5 Expansive Soils
Soils encountered on site should have a very lowto medium potential for
expansion. Expansive soils are not expected to be a constraint to
development.
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7.1.6 Slope Stability
Our review of the project grading plan indicates that cut and fill slopes at
inclinations of 2: 1 (horizontal to vertical) or flatter with an approximate
maximum heights of 15 feet respectively are proposed on site. The
proposed slopes were analyzed for gross stability utilizing Janbu's
analysis method for earth slopes. Slope heights were based on the Figure
3. The strength parameters assumed in our analyses are based on our
laboratory test results (Appendix C), our experience with similar units and
our professional judgement.
7.1.7 Surficial Slope Stability
Our analysis of properly compacted fill slopes indicates an adequate
factor of safety against surficial failures assuming adequate protection
against erosion. However, the outer 2 to 3 feet of fill slopes generally
become less dense with time. All slopes should be constructed in
accordance with the General Earthwork and Grading specifications
(Appendix D) and City of Carlsbad grading ordinances. Berms should be
provided at the tops of fill slopes, and brow ditches should be constructed
at the tops of cut slopes. Drainage should be direc~ed such that surface
runoff on slope feces is minimized. Inadvertent oversteepening of cut and
fill slopes should be avoided during fine grading and construction. If
seepage is encountered in slopes, special drainage features may be
recommended by the Geotechnical consultant. Erosion and/or surficial
failure potential of fill slopes may be reduced if the following measures
are implemented during design and construction of the slopes ..
7.2 Surface Drainage
Surface drainage should be controlled at all times. Positive surface drainage
should be provided to direct surface water away from the structure, toward the
street or suitable drainage facilities.
7.3 Foundation and Slab Design Considerations
Foundations and slabs should be designed in accordance with structural
considerations and the following recommendations. These recommendations
assume the soils encountered within 4 feet of pad grade will have a very low to
low potential for expansion. This should be evaluated as necessary during
grading. Sub-grade soils should be thoroughly moistened prior to placement of
concrete or moisture barriers. The following preliminary foundation design
parameters are based on a proposed lowest finish floor elevation of
approximately 327 feet above mean sea level.
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GEOTECHNICAL
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7.3.1 Foundations -Church
Any proposed multi-story structures (church buildings) may be supported
by conventional, continuous perimeter, or isolated spread footings
extending a minimum of 24 inches beneath the lowest adjacent finished
grade. Footings may be designed for a maximum allowable bearing
pressure of 3,000 pounds per square foot if founded into competent,
formational soils or compacted fill. The allowable pressures may be
, increased by one-third for loads of short duration such as wind or seismic
forces. Continuous footings should have a minimum width of 24 inches
and 36 inches for isolated spread footings. Footings should be reinforced
in accordance with the recommendations of the structural engineer.
7.3.2 Foundations -Residential
The following foundation construction recomm~ndations are presented as
a minimum criteria from a soils engineering standpOint. Our experience in
the site vicinity indicates onsite soils will likely vary from low to medium in
expansion potential (expansion index 21 to 55), based upon which earth
material is exposed at finished grades.
The following foundation construction recommendations are presented as
a minimum criteria from a soils engineering standpoint. The onsite soils
expansion potentials are generally in the low to medium (expansion index
21 to 55). It is anticipated that the finish grade materials will have a low to
medium expansion potential. However, recommendations for low and
medium, are presented herein for your convenience.
Recommendations by the project's design-structural engineer or architect,
which may exceed the soils engineer's recommendations, should take
precedence over the following minimum requirements, Final foundation
design will be provided based on the expansion potential of the near
surface soils encountered during grading.
Low Expansion Potential (Expansion Index 21 to 50)
1. Conventional continuous footings should be founded at a
minimum depth of 18 inches below the lowest adjacent ground
surface for one-story structural loads and 24 inches below the
lowest adjacent ground surface for .two-story structural loads.
Interior footings may be founded at a depth of 18 inches below the
lowest adjacent ground surface.
Footings for one-story structural loads should have a minimum
width of 12 inches, and footings for two-story structural loads
should have a minimum width of 15 inches. All footings should
have one No.4 reinforCing bar placed at the top and one No.4,
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reinforcing bar placed at the bottom bf the footing. Isolated interior
or exterior piers and columns should be founded at a minimum
depth of 24 inches below the lowest adjacent ground surface.
A grade beam, reinforced as above, and at least 12 inches
square, should be provided across the garage entrances. The
base of the reinforced grade beam should be at the same
elevation as the adjoining footings.
Residential concrete slabs, where moisture condensation is
undesirable, should be underlain with a vapor barrier consisting of
a minimum of 6 mil polyvinyl chloride or equivalent membrane with
all laps sealed. This membrane should be covered above and
below with a minimum of 2 inches of sand (total of 4 inches) to aid
in uniform curing of the concrete and to protect the membrane
form puncture.
Residential concrete slabs should be a minimum of 5 inches thick,
and should be reinforced with NO.3 reinforcing bar at 18 inches
on center in both directions. All slab reinforcement should be
supported to ensure placement near the vertical midpoint of the
concrete. "Hooking" the wire mesh is not considered an
acceptable method of positioning the reinforcement.
Residential garage slabs should be reinforced as above and
poured separately from the structural footings and quartered with
expansion joints or saw cuts. A positive separation from the
footings should be maintained with expansion joint material to
permit relative movement.
6. Pre-saturation is not required for these soil conditions. The
moisture content of the sub-grade soils should be equal to or
greater than optimum moisture in the slab areas. Prior to placing
visqueen or reinforcement, soil moisture content should be verified
by this office within 72 hours of pouring slabs.
Medium Expansion Potential (Expansion Index 51 to 90)
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Exterior and interior footings should be founded at a minimum
depth of 18 inches for one-story floor loads, and 30 inches below
the lowest adjacent ground surface for two-story floor<loads. All
footings should be reinforced with two No.4 reinforcing bars, one
placed near the top and one placed near the bottom of the footing.
Footing widths should be as indicated in the Uniform Building
Code (International Conference of Building Officials, 1997).
A grade beam, reinforced as above, and al least 12 inches wide
should be provided across large (e.g. doorways) entrances. The
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base of the grade beam should be at the Same elevation as the
bottom of adjoining footings.
Residential concrete slabs, where moisture condensation is
undesirable, should be underlain with a vapor barrier consisting of
a minimum of 6 mil polyvinyl chloride or equivalent membrane with
all laps sealed. This membrane should be covered above and
below with a minimum of 2 inches of sand (total of 4 inches) to aid
in uniform curing of the concrete and to protect the membrane
from puncture.
Residential concrete slabs should be a minimum of 5 inches thick,
and should be reinforced with No.3 reinforcing bar at 18 inches
on center in both directions. NO.3 reinforcing bar at 18 inches on
center should be doweled between the eXterior footing and 3 feet
into the slab. All slab reinforcement should be supported to ensure
placement near the vertical midpoint of the concrete. "Hooking"
the wire mesh is not considered an acceptable method of
positioning the reinforcement.
Residential garage slabs should be reinforced as above and
poured separately from the structural footings and quartered with
expansion joints or saw cuts. A positive separation from the
footings should be maintained with expansion joint material to
permit relative movement.
Pre-saturation is recommended for these soil conditions. The
moisture content of the sub-grade soils should be equal to or
greater than 120 percent of optimum moisture content to a depth
of 18 inches below grade in the slab areas. Prior to placing
visqueen or reinforcement, soil pr-saturation should be verified by
this office within 72 hours of pouring slabs.
7.3.3 Floor Slabs
Floor slabs should be at least 5 inches in thickness and have a minimum
reinforcement consisting of No. 3 rebar spaced 18 inches on center in
both directions. Reinforcement should be placed mid-height in the slab.
Slabs should be underlain by a 2-inch layer of clean sand over a 6-mil
Visqueen moisture barrier, over a 3-inch sand layer.
The potential for slab cracking maybe reduced by careful control of
water/cement ratios. The contractor should take appropriate curing
precautions during the pouring of concrete in hot weather to minimize
cracking of slabs. Cracking can be further controlled by providing saw
cuts at column lines. We recommend that a sipsheet (or equivalent) be
utilized if grouted tile, marble tile or other crack-sensitive floor covering is , ,
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planned directly on concrete slabs. All slabs should be designed in
accordance with structural considerations.
7.3.4 Settlement
The recommended allowable bearing capacity (for isolated spread
footings and for a mat foundation) is generally based on a maximum total
and differential settlement of 1 inch and % inch, respectively. Actual
settlement can be estimated on the basis that settlem~nt is roughly
proportional to the net contact bearing pressure and only after column
loadings, locations, and footing elevations have been designed. Since
settlement is a function of footing size and contact bearing pressure,
some differential settlement can be expected between adjacent columns
or walls where a large differential loading condition exists. However, for
most cases, differential settlements are considered unlikely to exceed %
inch. With increased footing depth/width ratios, differential settlements
should be less.
7.3.5 Moisture Conditioning
The building pads and footing excavations should be thoroughly
moistened prior to placement of concrete or moisture barriers.
Lateral Earth Pressures and Resistance
Embedded structural walls should be designed for lateral earth pressures exerted
on them. The magnitude of these pressures depends on the amount of
deformation that the walls can yield under load. If the wall can yield enough to
mobilize the full shear strength of the soil, it may be designed for "active"
pressure. If the wall cannot yield under the applied load, the shear strength of the
soil cannot be mobilized and the earth pressure will be higher. Such walls should
be designed for "at rest" conditions. If a structure moves toward the soils, the
resulting resistance developed by the soil is the "passive" resistance.
The recommended equivalent fluid pressure for each case for walls founded
above the static ground water table is provided below:
Cantilever wall (yielding)
Restrained wall (non-yielding)
Passive resistance
Equivalent Fluid Pressure
35 pcf
50 pcf
350 pef
As an alternate to the above triangular pressure distribution for cantilever walls,
the walls may be designed for a rectangular di~tribution of 25H psf where H is the
retained earth height (in feet).
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The above pressures assume non-expansive, level backfill and free-drainage
conditions. Non-expansive backfill should extend horizontally at least 0.5H from
the back of the wall where H is the wall height. Retaining walls should be
provided with appropriate drainage as shown in Appendix D. Wall footings should
be designed in accordance with the previous building foundation
recommendations as stated in Section 7.3, and reinforced in accordance with
structural considerations.
The soil resistance against lateral loading consists of friction of adhesion at the
base of foundations and passive resistance against the embedded portion of the
structure. Concrete foundations designed using a coefficient of friction of 0.35
(total frictional resistance equals coefficient of friction times the dead load). In
lateral resistance applications, a passive resistance of 350 psf per foot of depth
with a maximum value of 3,500 psf can be used for design. 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 lateral resistance. The coefficient of friction and passive
resistance values can be increased by one-third when considering loads of short
duration such as wind or seismic loading.
Surface drainage should be controlled at all times. The subject structures should
have appropriate drainage systems to collect roof runoff. Positive surface
drainage should be provided to direct surface water away from the structures
toward the street or suitable drainage facilities. Positive drainage may be
accomplished by providing a minimum 2 percent gradient from the structures.
Planters should not be designed below grade adjacent to structures unless
provisions for drainage such as catch basins and pipe drains are made. In
general, ponding of water should be avoided adjacent to the structures.
7.5 Retaining Wall Drainage and Backfill
7.6
Retaining walls should be provided with appropriate drainage as indicated in the
typical detail in Appendix D. For the underground parking structure, walls should
be designed with consideration of hydrostatic pressure of be provided with
drainage as indicated in Appendix D in conjunction with a sump and pump
system. Walls should be provided with appropriate waterproofing in accordance
with the recommendations of the design civil engineer or architect. Retaining wall
backfill should be compacted to alleast 90 percent of the soil's maximum dry
density based on ASTM Test Method D1557-78. Backfill should be mechanically
compacted in lifts not exceeding 8 inches in thickness.
Construction Observation
The recommendations provided in this report are based on preliminary structural
design information for the proposed facilities and subsurface conditions disclosed
by widely spaced borings. The interpolated subsurface conditions should be
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checked in the field during construction by representatives of Geopacifica Inc.
Final project drawings should be reviewed by the Geotechnical engineer prior to
beginning construction. .
Construction observation of all onsite excavations and field density tests of all
compacted fill should be performed by the Geotechnical consultant to document
construction is performed in accordance with the recommendations of this report.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
Abbott, P.L., ed., 1985, On the Manner of Deposition of the Eocene Strata in Northern San Diego
County; San Diego Association of Geologists Field Trip Guidebook, April 13.
Albee, AL., and Smith, J.L., 1996, Earthquake Characteristics and Fault Activity Southern
California in Lung, R., and Proctor, R., Eds., Engineering Geology in Southern
California, Association of Engineering Geologists, Special Publication, dated
October.
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Barrows, AG., 1974, A Review of the Geology and Earthquake History of the Newport-Inglewood
Structural Zone, Southern California, California Division of Mines and Geology,
Special Report 114.
Bolt, BA, 1973, Duration of Strong Ground Motion, Proc. Fifth World Conference on Earthquake
Engineering, Rome, Paper NO.292, pp. 1304-1313, dated June.
Bonilla, M.J., 1970, Surface Faulting and Related Effects, in Wiegel, R., Ed., Earthquake
Engineering, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall, Inc., pp. 47-74.
Eisenberg, L.I., 1983, Pleistocene Terraces and Eocene Geology, Encinitas and Rancho Santa
Fe Quadrangles, San Diego County, California, San Diego State University
Master's Thesis (Unpublished) p. 386.
----, 1985, Pleistocene Faults and Marine Terraces, Northern San Diego County in Abbott,
P.L., Editor, On the Manner of Deposition of the Eocene Strata in Northern San
Diego County, San Diego Association of Geologists, Field Trip GUidebook, pp.
86-91.
Greensfelder, R.W., 1974, Maximum Credible Rock Acceleration From Earthquakes in California,
California Division of Mines and Geology, Map Sheet 23. '
Hannan, D.L., 1975, Faulting in the Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista Areas, Northern San Diego
County, California in Ross, A and Dowlen, R.J., eds., Studies on the Geology of
Camp Pendleton and Western San Diego County,. California, San Diego
Association of Geologists Field Trip Guidebook, pp. 56-60 .
. Hart, 1985, Fault-Rupture Hazard Zones In California, Alquist-Priolo Special Studies.zones Act of
1972 With Index to Special Study Zones Maps: Department of Conservation,
Division of Mines and Geology, Special Publication 42.
Jennings, C.W., 1975, Fault Map of California, Scale 1:750,000, California Division of Mines and
Geology, Geologic Map NO.1.
Lamar, D.L., Merifield, P.M., and Proctor, R.J., 1973, Earthquake Recurrence Intervals on Major
Faults in Southern California, in Moran, D.E., Siosson, J.E., Stone, R.O., and
Yelverton, CA, Eds., 1973, Geology, Seismicity, and Environmental Impact,
Association of Engineering Geologists, SpeCial Publication.
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REFERENCES (Continued)
Ploessel, M.R., and Siosson, J.E., 1974, Repeatable High Ground Accelerations From
Earthquakes-Important Design Criteria, California Geology, V. 27, NO.9.
Schnabel, R., and Seed, H.B., 1973, Accelerations in Rock From Earthquakes in the Western
United States, Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, V. 63, NO.2,
pp.501-516 .
Seed, H.B., and Idriss, I.M., 1982, Ground Motions and Soil Liquefaction During Earthquakes,
Monogram Series, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Berkeley,
California.
Seed, H.B., and Idriss, L.M., and Kiefer, R.W., 1969, Characteristics of Rock Motions During
Earthquakes, Journal of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division, ASCE, V.95,
NO. SM5, Proc. Paper 6783, pp. 1199-1218.
Weber, F. Harold Jr., 1982, Recent Slope Failures, Ancient Landslides and Related Geology of
the North-Central Coastal Area, San Diego County, California, California Division
of Mines and Geology, Open File Report 82-12, L.A.
Wilson, K.L., 1972, Eocene and Related Geology of a Portion of the San Luis Rey and Encinitas
Quadrangles, San Diego, California.
California Division of Mines and Geology, 1975, Fault Map of California, Scale 1"=750,000'.
U.S. Geological Survey, 1975, San Luis Rey, 7.5 Minute Series, Scale 1"=2000'.
U.S. Geological Survey, 1968, Encinitas, 7.5 Minute Series, Scale 1"::;2000', ..
Source
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APPENDIX C
Laboratory Testing Procedures and Test Results
Moisture and Density Tests: Moisture content and dry density determinations were performed on
relatively undisturbed samples obtained from the test borings and/or trenches. The results of
these tests are presented in the boring and/or trench logs. Where applicable, only moisture
content was determined from "undisturbed" or disturbed samples.
Direct Shear Tests: Direct shear tests were performed on selected remolded and/or undisturbed
samples which were soaked for a minimum of 24 hours under a surcharge equal to the applied
normal force during testing. After transfer of the sample to the shear box, and reloading the
sample, pore pressures set up in the sample due to the transfer were allowed to dissipate for a
period of approximately 1 hour prior to application of shearing force. The samples were tested
under various normal loads, a motor-driven, strain-controlled, direct-shear machine, the motor
was stopped and the sample was allowed to "relax" for approximately 15 minutes. The "relaxed"
and "peak" shear values were recorded. It is anticipated that, in a majority of samples tested, the
15 minutes relaxing of the sample is sufficient to allow dissipation of pore pressures set up in the
samples due to application of shearing force. The relaxed values are therefore judged to be a
good estimation of effective strength parameters. The test results were plotted on the "Direct
Shear Summary".
Soluble Sulfates: The soluble sulfate contents of selected samples were determined by the
California Materials Method NO. 417.
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MAXIMUM DENSITY TESTS
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APPENDIX 0
General Earthwork and Grading Specifications
General Intent
These specifications are presented as general procedures and recommendations
for grading and earthwork to be utilized in conjunction with the approved grading
plans. These general earthwork and grading specifications are a part of the
recommendations contained in the Geotechnical report and shall be superseded
by the recommendations in the Geotechnical report in the case of conflict.
Evaluations performed by the consultant during the course of grading may result
in new recommendations, which could supersede these specifications, orthe
recommendations of the Geotechnical report. It shall be the responsibility of the
contractor to read and understand these specifications as well as the
Geotechnicai report and approved grading plans.
2.0 Earthwork Observation and Testing
Prior to the commencement of grading, a qualified Geotechnical consultant
should be employed for the purpose of observing earthwork procedures and
testing the fills for conformance with the recommendations of the Geotechnical
report and these specifications. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to
assist the consultant and keep him apprised of work schedules and changes, at
least 24 hours in advance, so that he may schedule his personnel accordingly.
No grading operations should be performed without the knowledge of the
Geotechnical consultant. The contractor shall not assume that the Geotechnical
consultant is aware of all grading operations.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to provide adequate equipment
and methods to accomplish the work in accordance with applicable grading
codes and agency ordinances, recommendations in the Geotechnical report and
the approved grading plans not withstanding the testing and observation of the
Geotechnical consultant. If, in the opinion of the consultant, unsatisfactory
conditions, such as unsuitable soil, poor moisture condition, inadequate
compaction, adverse weather, etc,., are resulting in a quality of work less than
recommended in the opinion of the consultant, unsatisfactory conditions, such as
unsuitable soil, poor moisture condition, inadequate compaction, adverse
weather, etc., are resulting in a quality of work less than recommended in the
Geotechnical report and the specifications, the consultant will be empowered to
reject the work and recommend that construction be stopped until the conditions
are rectified.
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Maximum dry density tests used to evaluate the degree of compaction should be
performed in general accordance with the latest version of the American Society
for Testing and Materials test Method ASTM D 1557.
Preparation of Areas to be Filled
3.1 Clearing and Grubbing: Sufficient brush, vegetation, roots, and all other
deleterious material should be removed or properly disposed of in a
method acceptable to the owner, design engineer, governing agencies,
and the Geotechnical consultant.
The Geotechnical consultant should evaluate the extent of these
removals depending on specific site conditions. In general, no more than
1 percent (by volume) of the fill material should consist of these materials
should not be allowed.
3.2 Processing: The existing ground which has been evaluated by the
Geotechnical consultant to be satisfactory for support of fill, should be
scarified to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Existing ground which is not
satisfactory should be over-excavated as specified in the following
section. Scarification should continue until the soils are broken down and
free of large clay lumps or clods and until the working surface is
reasonably uniform, flat, and free of uneven features which would inhibit
uniform compaction.
3.3 Over-excavation: Soft, dry, organic-rich, spongy, highly fractured, or
otherwise unsuitable ground, extending to such a depth that surface
,processing cannot adequately improve the condition, should be over-
excavated down to competent ground, as evaluated by the Geotechnical
consultant. For purposes of determining quantities of materials over-
excavated, a licensed land surveyor/civil engineer should be utilized.
3.4 Moisture Conditioning: Over-excavated and processed soils should be
watered, dried-back, blended, and/or mixed, as necessary to attain a .
uniform moisture content near optimum.
3.5 Recompaction: Over-excavated and processed soils which have been
properly mixed, screened of deleterious material, and moisture-
conditioned should be recompacted to a minimum relative compaction of
90 percent or as otherwise recommended by the Geotechnical consultant.
3.6 Benching: Where fills are to be placed on ground with slopes steeper
than 5:1 (horizontal to vertical), the ground should be stepped or
benched. The lowest bench should be a minimum of 15 feet wide; at least
2 feet into competent material as evaluated by the Geotechnical
consultant. Other benches should be excavated into competent material
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as evaluated by the Geotechnical consultant. Ground sloping flatter than
5:1 should be benched or otherwise over-excavated when recommended
by the Geotechnical consultant.
3.7 Evaluation of Fill Areas: All areas to receive fill, including processed
areas, removal areas, and toe.,.of-fill benches, should be evaluated by the
Geotechnical consultant prior to fill placement.
4.0 Fill Material
4.1 General: Material to be placed as fill should be sufficiently free of organic
matter and other deleterious substances, and should be evaluated by the
Geotechnical consultant prior to placement. Soils of poor gradation,
expansion, or strength characteristics should be placed as recommended
by the Geotechnical consultant or mixed with other soils to achieve
satisfactory fill material.
4.2 Oversize: Oversize material, defined as rock or other irreducible material
with a maximum dimension greater than 6 inches, should not be buried or
placed in fills, unless the location, materials, and disposal methods are
specifically recommended by the Geotechnical consultant. Oversize
disposal operations should be such that nesting of oversize material does
not occur, and such that the oversize material is completely surrounded
by compac~ed or densified fill. Oversize materials should not be placed
within 10 feet vertically of finish grade, within 2 feet of future utilities or
underground construction, or within 15 feet horizontally of slope faces, in
accordance with the attached detail.
4.3 Import: If importing of fill material is required for grading, the import
material should meet the requirements of Section 4.1. Sufficient time
should be given to allow the Geotechnical consultant to observe (and test,
if necessary) the proposed import materials.
5.0 Fill Placement and Compaction
5.1
5.2
Fill Lifts: Fill material should be placed in areas prepared and previously
evaluated to receive fill, in near-horizontal layers approximately 6 inches
in compacted thickness. Each layer should be spread evenly and
thoroughly mixed to attain uniformity of material and moisture throughout.
Moisture Conditioning: Fill soils should be watered, dried-back, blended,
and/or mixed, as necessary to attain a uniform moisture content near
optimum.
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5.3 Compaction of Fill: After each layer has been evenly spread, moisture-
conditioned, and mixed, it should be uniformly compacted to not less than
90 percent of maximum dry density (unless otherWise specified).
Compaction equipment should be adequately sized and be either
specifically designed for soil compaction or of proven reliability, to
efficiently achieve the specified degree and uniformity of compaction.
5.4 Fill Slopes: Compacting of slopes should be accomplished, in additional
to normal compacting procedures, by back-rolling of slopes with
sheepsfoot rollers at increments of 3 to 4 feet in fill elevation gain, or by
other methods producing satisfactory results. At the cOlTlpletion of
grading, the relative compaction of the fill out to the slope face should be
at least 90 percent.
5.5 Compaction Testing: Field tests of the moisture content and degree of
compaction of the fill soils should be performed by the Geotechnical
consultant. The location and frequency of tests Should be at the
consultant's discretion based on field conditions encountered. In general,
the tests should be taken at approximate intervals of 2 feet in vertical rise
and/or 1,000 'cubic yards of compacted fill soils. In addition, on slope
faces, as a guideline approximately one test should be taken for each
5,000 square feet of slope face and/or each 10 feet of vertical height qf
the slope.
6.0 Sub-drain Installation
SUb-drain systems if recommended should be installed in areas previously
evaluated for suitability by the Geotechnical consultant, to conform to the
approximate alignment and details shown on the plans or herein. The sUb-drain
location or materials should not be changed or modified unless recommended by
the Geotechnical consultant. The consultant, however, may recommend changes
in sub-drain line or grade depending on conditions encountered. All sub-drains
should be surveyed by a licensed land surveyor/civil engineer for line and grade
after installation. Sufficient time shall be allowed for the surveys, prior to
commencements of filling over the $ub-drains.
7.0 Excavation
Excavations and cut slopes should be evaluated by a representative of the
Geotechnical consultant (as necessary) during grading. If directed by the
Geotechnical consultant, further excavation, over-excavation, ,and refilling of cut
areas and/or remedial grading of cut slopes (i.e., stability fills or slope buttresses)
may be recommended.
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For purposes of determining quantities of materials excavated during grading
and/or determining the limits of over-excavation, a licensed land surveyor/Civil
engineer should be utilized.
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VERTICAL 4' MIN
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'DRAINS ALONG CANYON,
WALLS AS RE;COMMENDED
BY'THE GEOTECHNICAL
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BACKDRAIN'DETAIL.
,DOZER TRENCH GEOFABRIC ALTERNATIVE, . -. '.
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1. Pipe should be 4" minimum diameter, 6" minimum for runs of 500', S" minimum for runs of 1000'
or greater.
2. Pipe should be Schedule 40 PVC for fills less than 100', Schedule SO for fills to 150'. l,Ipstreatn
ends should be capped.
3. Pipe should have S uniformly spaced 3/S" perforations per foot placed at 90° offset on
underside of pipe. Final 20 foot of pipe should be nonperfotated.
4. Filter material should be california Class II Permeable Material.
5. Appropriate gradient shoUld be provided for drainage; 2% minimum is recommended.,
6. For the Geofabric Alternatives and gradients of 4% or greater, pipe may be omitted from the
upper 500'. For runs of 500', 1000', and 1500' or greater, 4", 6", and S" pipe, respectively, should
be provided. '
7. Concrete cutoff well shall be installed at end of perforated pipe.
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2. Backdrain as recommended by Geotechnical Consultant per Buti:ress Backdrain Det~il.
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If overfilling and cutting back to grade is adopted, 15' may be reduced to 12'. In no case ~hould
the fill width be less than half the fill height remaining.
A 3' blanket fill shall be provided above stabilization and buttress fills. The thickness may be
greater as recommended by the Geotechnical ConsuHant.
W = designed width of key.
Dt = designed depth of key at toe.
Dh = depth of key at heel; unless otherwise specified, Dh=Dt + 1 foot.
STANDARD DET·AIL·NO. 3
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Notes:
1. Pipe shoUld be 4" diameter Schedule 40 PVC.
2. Gradients should be 4% orgreat~r.
3. Cap all upstream ends.
4. Trenches for outlet pipes should be backfilled
with compacted native soil.
5. Backdrain pipe should have $ uniformly spaced
perforations per foot placed 90° offset on
underside of pipe. Outlet pipe should be non-
perforated.
6.' For the geofabric alternative the back drain pipe
may be omitted provided at least 20 feet (i.e. 10'
each side of outlet) of perforated pipe is provided
to lead into each "utlet.
7. At each outlet the geofabric should be
appropriately overlapped (1') at cuts in fabric or
otherwise sealed or taped around the pipe.
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OVEREXCA VA TE AND REPLACE
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CUT-FILL LOT
PER GRADING PLAN'
BENCH: VERTICAL 4' MIN'
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OVEREXCAVATE ANI) REPLACE
AS ENGINEERED FILL
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1 &, Topsoil" colluvium, weathered bedrock and otherwise unSUitable materials should be removed
to firm natural ground as identified by the Geotechnical Consultant.
2. The minimum depth of overexcavation should be considered subject to review by the
Geotechnical ConsuHant. Steeper transitions may require deeper overexcavation.
3. The lateral extent of overexcavation should be 5' minimum but may include the entire lot as
recommended by the Geotechnical Consultant.
4. The contractor should notify the Geotechnical Consultant in advance of achieving final grades
(i.~. within 5') in order to evaluate o'Verexcavation recommendations. Additional staking may be
requested to aid in the evaluation of overexcavations. '
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·Flll SURFACE DURmG GRADING
COMPACTED FILL
ROCK SHOULD BE PLACED END T.O ·END.
ROCK SHOULD NOT BE NESTED
CLEAN GRANU"LAR MATERiAL (SE'~ 30) SHOULD BE "
THOROUGHLY FlOQDED TO
FILL VOIDS AROUND ROCK
1. Following placement of rock, flooding of granular material and placem~nt of compacted fill
adjacent to windrow, each windrow shoUld be thoroughly compacted from the surface.
2. The contractor should provide plans to the Geotechnical Con~ultant prepared by surveys
documenting the location of buried rock.
3. Disposal in streets may be subject to more restrictive requirements by the governing
authorities.
ST A.NDARD DET'ArL N.O. 7
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ORIGIN~l'SLOPE SURFAqE': n /A~-I--+l----"'·'.G·:::BENCH:. V'ERTICAL 21"-MIN:
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SLUMP .DEBRIS ·TO ./ BACKDRAIN SYSTEM ·(SEE· DETAILS
BE REMOVED. '" BELOW).· VERTICAL SPACiNG' 8~ .
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UNDERLYING' UNAFFECTED:MATERIAL'; ',.. ~.' .
CALIFORN,IA ·CLASS 2 .
, : P.ERMEABLE MATERIAL,
2 CU. FT.lFT. MIN
GEOFABAIC: .
·MIN 4% OPEN 'AREA,
'EOS .70-100
"1~ MIN OVERLAP -
OPE'N GRADED ROCK
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OR BASE OF' .E~OSION·
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NON-PERFORATED AND' SPACED -AT '50' MAX •. "' ..... . . . . . :. . '.' '\
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. .PERMEABL~ MATERIAL,;
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ReCOMMENDED OPEN GRADED··ROCK' . .
:. s'" 'DRAIN GUARD' 'PIPE :OR ·S·IMILAR·.
. PLACED Ot{THIN.BED OF SELECT NATIVE,
OR RECOMMENDED PERM·EAB!-E.MA:i:ERIAL~·
"GRADE AT 4% T.oOUTLET PIPES~.
NOTE: C:AP ALL DRA!N ·PIPES:
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ROOF-SLOPES TO
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EXPLANATION
Undocumented Fill
Colluvium
Terrace Deposits
Approximate Contact Between Geologic Units
Approximate Location of Boring
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