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BENTON ENGINEERING. INC.
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December 14, 1970 ‘.W DIIOO: s.5.se-4 LA Yn*l. 16D-86S.
Ranch0 Lo Costa
Route 1, Box 2550
Encinitos, California 92024
Subject: Project No. 70-6-29F, Port II, and
Proiect No. 70-8-18F, Part IV
Preliminary Soils Investigation
Lo Costa bncho Santa Fe
West of Rmcho Santa Fe Rood
and South of San Marcos Creek
Son Diego County, California
Gentlemen:
CONCLUSIONS
It is concluded from the field investigotion and laboratory test results thot:
1. The medium firm to very firm natural soils are suitable for support of the proposed
fills and/or residential structures. However, loose or porous compressible upper soils, similar
to those encountered to a depth of 6.5 feet in Boring 2-11, to 5.5 feet in Pit IO-IV, and to 6.0
feet in Boring la-IV, may be expected to exist in certoln low areas and it is recommended that
these materials be removed and thot the compacted filled ground and/or footings be placed on
the underlying natural soils determined suitable for foundotlon support. AlJo potentially expan-
sive clayey fine sand, sandy clay, silty cloy and cloy soils were found In certain areas and
sp&iolly designed footings ond slobs ore recommended where these expansive soils ore allowed
to remain in place within the upper 3 feet below finished grade.
2. It is concluded from the results of the loboratory tests that the noturol soils, suit-
able for structural support, have a safe bearing copocity of at least 2000 pounds per square foot
for ~e,foot wide continuous footings placed one foot below the firm undisturbed naturol ground
surface. The settlement of a one foot wide continuous footing loaded to 2000 pounds per lineal
foot and founded on suitable undisturbed natural soils is estimoted to be less than l/8 inch.
3. The results of the laborotory expansion tests indicate that certain of the clayey
fine sand, silty cloy, sandy cloy, and clay soils encountered in the investigation would be con-
sidered as “ep-o_nr.Lye” soils. Therefore, in order to ovoid the use of specially designed footings
and slabs, it is recommended that, wherever practicable, the “expansive” soils be removed to a
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SUBSURFACE INVdTIGATION
La Costa Inc. San Diego County, Calif.
Lines A73 thru Hl3
May 28, 1971
GEcJPHYSlCA‘ IN”ESrIG&r,ONs
For S”bd>“~rio” Design
Pipelinrl Rmdr
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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY GEOI*IYSICAL IN”ESIIGATIONS
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Subdivision Lkrign
Pipelines Roods
Seismic Rippability Studier
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Purpose : To evaluate subsurface conditions at several select locations
in order to provide design and excavation information.
Method: Refraction Seismography. GeoloCr,ic reconnaissance. . -
Discussion: All areas investigated are underlain by the Black Mountain
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sandstone and/or siltstone. This report includes lines At3 thru
H13, C13X1, and C13X2. Total Seismic coverage is 3750 lineal feet.
Line Al3 indicates high velocity material from 18 feet to 28 ,~..
feet deep. Overlying this is low velocity depositional material
with velocities of 2300 to WOO ft/sec. Line Bl3 is composed of
Black Mountain Volcanics (BMV) with the high velocity material
appearing at depths~ o~f~~22,feet_~~~tp.~.~.~~feet. Line Cl3 is also EW
- the high velocity material here varies in depth from 5 feet to -.--_, ._
38 feet. The cross lines on Cl3 indicate similar conditions. The
southeast half of line D13, line Sl3, and line F13 all indicate
high velocity volcanics from 9 feet to 30 feet deep. On line D13
from station 4.5 northwest, a different situation exists. Here
the high velocity volcanics were not encountered. Rather, three
low to moderate velocity layers were mapped, i.e., j.3QQ.ft./sec,
1800 to 2000 ft/sec, and 3400 to 4000 ft/sec. This situation
indicates that this particular area is, in part, depositional
in character. Maximum penetration here is 45 feet deep. Lines Cl3
and H13 are composed of BMV with the harder high velocity material
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Discussion: (can't)
at depths of 4 feet to 28 feet deep. As usual, the presence of
scattered blocks of hard volcanic material should be anticipated,
especially where noted on the velocity profile.
-Conclusion: Virtually all lines investigated indicate a three layer profile
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velocity volcanics. Two exceptions are noted - line Al3 and north-
west half, of D13 - both are, in part, depositional and composed
- of softer sandstone and siltstone,
In terms of rippability, the following schedule would apply:
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SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATICN
LX COSTA VALE; - UNITj 2
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SL~IS~~~IC LINES A15 THRU El 5
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To evaluate subsurface conditions at four' select
areas in order to determine what excavation problems
may be encountered.
%efraction Seismography. Geologic reconnaissance.
All four areas are basically within the Black Mountain
Volcanic unit. This uni.t is composed of extrusive
igneous flows ranging from rhyolite to andesite. The
first area investigated (line A1Sl._a_l_..ha_s__.~..-thin _~ .,-
cover of sediments overlying the volcanics. The southern
part of this line has cobbles, pebbles and the usual
silts and sands present on the surface. Evidentally,
this is a contact area between the volcanics and the
marine sediments.
Seismic lines Al5 thru El5 were run in four select
areas. These runs are located approximately as shown
on the enclosed plat. The location of lines D15 and
El5 should be considered as very general - no near
reference points are present.
Two to three velocity zones were mapped - in general
these layers are soil, decomposed and fractured rock,
and the high velocity volcanics. The high velocity
material was J.ocated on all runs - as near as 34 feet
from the surface and as deep as 39 feet.
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Discussion (can't) Line A15 general~.shows from I+ to 7 feet of soil
and loose rock, 15 to 30 feet of decomposed and fract-
ured material (velocity range of 3100 to 3300 ft/sec), __~_~_~_ ~-~~. ~,~~,-~ '~~~
and high velocity volcanics (velocity of 9500 to 11,000
ft/sec) at depths of 20 to 39 feet, The high velocity ,- ~~~, ,, ~. ,~
material appears to average about 20 to 25 feet deep.
The softer overburden has some large volcanic blocks
incorporated within.
Line RI5 is farther upslope and has a much thinner
overburden. The high velocity material here was located
from 9 feet to 22 feet deep. There is 3 to 5 feet of
soil over 3100 to 3400 ft/sec decomposed and fractured
rock. Line Cl5 is similar to. Bl5 - the high velocity
volcanics are from 7 feet to 13 feet deep. Lines 015
and El5 both indicate high velocity material (6600 ft/sec
from 34 feet to 6 feet deep with 1500 to 2000 ft/sec
material overlying the volcanics.
Conclusion: High velocity volcanics were located on all runs - most
of the lines (St5 thru E15) indicate that this material
is from 3i to 13 feet deep. On line Al5, it is deeper -
averaging 30 to 25 feet deep. Much of the overburden
contains volcanic blocks, some are quite large.
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SIIBSURE’ACE IIWESTIGATION
LA CCSTA VALE;
SkISMIC LINES A17 THKU 517
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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY GEOPHYSICAL IN”ESTIGATIONS For S”bdivi,io” cJs,ign Pipeliner lloadr .%imcc Rippobility Sfvdier
PURPCSE: To evaluate subsurface conditions in nine select
areas in La Costa Vale in order to determine what .
excavation problems may be anticipated.
MDTHOD: Refraction Seismography. Geologic reconnaissance.
J)pJ,-"SYlG~: The area:,; irlvc:stigate<i are all withi.n the Black
Mountain Volcanic structure - this unit is principally
extrusive igneous flows ranging from andesite to
rhyolite. The layer sequence is soil, decomposed and
fractured volcanics with sparse to heavy concentrations
of volcanic blocks within the overburden, and the
parent volcanic rock.
Ten lines were investigated by the Seismic method -
lines Aj7 thru J17. The approximate location of these
lines is shown on the enclosed plat. The location of
lines H17, 117, and J17 should be considered as very
,general - no good distinctive features here permit
very accurate orientation. However, note on the plat
the position of a red-white stake near the southeast
end of line J. All other lines were oriented from high
voltage towers or poles and distinctive topographic
features.
In general, high velocity volcanics were located on
all of the seismic runs. The depth of this material is
from 4 feet to 46 feet. The intermediate layer has a
veloci~ty range of 2500 to 4800 ft/sec - averaging
around 3600 ft/sec. The soils layer is from 2 feet to
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Pipeliner Roads
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DISCUSSIGN: 9 feet thick.
L?ne A17 indicates from 25 to 29 feet*of over-
burden (3800 ft/sec) over 10,000 ft/sec volcanics.
Cn line 61’7, the high velocity volcanics rise from
24 feet to 12 feet from the surface and has an over-
burden velocity of 3100 ft/sec. Line Cl7 shows the
high velocity volcanics from 23 feet to 48 feet deep,
however, note the overburden velocity from station 0
to station 1.5 - it was 41100 ft/sec in this area. This
is approaching the marginal rippable category of 5000
ft/sec. Line D17 shows high velocity material rising
steeply towards the east and southeast - from about
40 feet'deep to 12 feet deep. Lines “1’7, FIT, and G17
are all in one general area .and show the hard volcanics
to be from 4 feet to 29 feet deep, mostly quite shallow.
The overburden velocities here range between 3300 and
4200 ft/sec. This hard volcanic horizon appears to rise
towards the southwest and northwest. Cn line G17, this
layer is very shallow - from 4 to 9 feet deep. Lines
H17 and 517 are on a northwest trending ridge and the
high velocity material here appears to be roughly
conformable to the surface. Note the rise and fal~l of
this material across line H17 and the rise along line
517 towards the southeast. Line 117 indicated high
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DISCUSSION: velocity material at a depth oa approximately 12 feet.
The overburden in these areas contain volcanic
blocks in various degrees of concentration - this is .
so indicated on the profile.
CONCLUSION: The most troublesome areas in terms of near surface
har3 vo'l,canics appear to be lines Cl-f, %17i the south-
eastern end of line D17 and the area around lines H17,
517, and I17. In much of these areas the high velocity
volcanic material is less than 10 feet deep.
In terms of rippability, based on a D-9 Cat, the
following schedule should apply:
Velocity (ft/sec) Excavation Method
0 to 2000 Scraper 2000 to 5000 Ripper :,OOO to' 5500 iUry,inal Over 5500 Drill & Shoot
For trenching, based on a Kohring 505, the following
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Velocity (ftjstlc)
0 to 3800 3800 to 4300 Cver 4300
Lxcavation Method
Rippable Marginal Drill & Shoot
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Subdivirion Design
Pipelines Rood*
Seirmic Pippobility studies
:.;ucs(jj‘;: To evaI.udte subsurface conditions in the arens of
two stri!?.t, cuts in order to determine whbt excavation
r;roblems m&y be encountered,
VFTHOD - L1 . Refraction Seismoqra?hy. Geologic reconnaissance.
TJlSCUSSiC){- . ~Yhe first area investigated (line k20) consists of
sedi.Ircent,a!'y strata overlying; volcanic material. The
second: :~rc;i (lint!s 920 and C20) consis,ts of volctinic
material.
Three Seismic lines were run in the major cut areas
of tcwo streets. These are lines A20 thru C2O - located
as ~hov~n on the enclosed plat.
Three to four velocity layers were mapped on line
A20 as follows: 1300 to 1700 ft/sec,. 1900 to 2400 ft/
set , jOCC to 3200 ft/sec, and 6001) ft/sec. The unoer
three layi~?rs are probably a combination of sands,
silts, ad. clays and iridicate more consolidation with
denth. ?he total depth of these materials is over 50
feet. The lowest layer (6OOG f't/sec) is probably a
volcanic material rising towards the northeast.
Line 32C and C20 is in a volcanic area - this
material is mainly andesite. High velocity material
was located here at a depth of 3 to 6 feet.
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‘i’he m;ii n r:rob.le~r: area is in the vicinity of lines
WC and C:II? ,,vh<?re the high velocity volckics are
withi ri L T‘i,i!t, of tke sur~iace. In the area of line
II;?0 there i:~; a Lllic!< co1.~1mn of’ set1 i ~i~eritary 1c~yel.s 1
of low to aloderate velocity to a depth of over 50
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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY GEOPHYSICAL INYESTIGATIONS
For
Subdivirian Peris”
Pipeliner Roadl
Ssirmic Rippobimy S,udisr
RIPPABILITY SCHEDULE
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The following schedules should apply for the
type of matrrial encountered in this report:
Based on a D-9 Cat
Velocity (ft/sec) Excavation Method
0 to 2000
2000 to 5000 Scraper
5000 to 5500 Ripper
Over 5500 Marginal Drill & Shoot
For trenching, based on a Kohring 505
Velocity (ft/sec) Excavation Method
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6. Geophysical and geologic studies in the volcanic rock formation indicated that
oversized blocks and fmgments may be encountered when excavating in these areas. Therefore,
it is recommended that the maximum particle size discussed in poragraph 3, of Appendix AA be
modified to 12 inches for all fills below three feet below finished grade provided that the rocks
are distributed in such a manner that adequate quantities of minus No. 4 material exists and
compaction can be accomplished between the rocks. It is oiso recommended that rock disposol
areas outside the foundation prisms of the proposed buildings be established to accomodate the
oversized material. The foundation prism is defined as that prism enclosed by planes intersect-
ing the ground surface 15 feet outside the foundation line and sloping outward and downward at
1 l/2 horizontal ta 1 vertical slope.
7. Both cutting ond filling are required for development of the site. Residences
may be constructed partly on cut and partly on fill provided the load-settlement chamcteristics
of the notuml soils and the compacted filled ground are compamble.
If ony soil types ore encountered during the grading operations that were not tested in this invest-
igation, additional lobamtory tesh will be conducted in order to determine their physical choract-
eristics and supplemental reports and recommendations will automatlcolly become a part of the
specifications.
The data presented on pages 1 to 8, inclusive, and on Drawing Nos. 1 to 34, Inclusive, as well
as Appendlces AA, A and 8, are o part of this report.
Respectfully submitted,
BENTON ENGINEERlNG, INC.
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R. C. Remer
Reviewed by
Dish: (4) Rancha Lo Costo, Inc.
(2) Roncho La Costa ,I Inc.
Attention: Mr. Burton L. Kmmer
(2) Rick Engineering Company
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DISCUSSION
December 14, 1970
A prelimlnary soils investigation has been completed on the preperty presently known OS Lo
Costa Ran&o Santa Fe Ports II and IV located in San Diego County, California. The area is
bounded on the West by Lo Costa South Unit Nos. 5 and 8 and on the east by Rarcho Santa
Fe Road. The obiectives of the investigation were to determine the existing soil conditions
and physical properties of the soils in order that engineering recommendations could be pre-
sented for the development of proposed residential sites and to provide infermation to comply
with the requlrements of the County of Son Diego. In order to accomplish these objectives,
twenty-seven borings and exploration pih were excavated on the site, undisturbed and loose
bag samples were obtained, ond labomtory tests were performed on these samples. lnfarmation
was also obtained from a geologic study of the area prepared by Mr. W. G. Libby, Gealqgist,
doted July 22, 1970.
The geneml topogmphy of most of the southerly portion of the area may be described as gently
ta moderately sloping termin while the northerly portion is generally moderate to steep sloping
terrain. Dminoge is primarily into the swales ond mvines directing water to San Marcos Creek
on the north ond northwest portions of the site. Future drainage will be into the stneh and
storm dmins.
According te the “Sol1 Map” prepared by the U. S. Deportment of Agriculture, the upper soils
in the area ore described OS Las Posas stony fine sandy loam ond Altamont cloy. The soils
encountered in the investigation consisted primarily of clayey sands, sandy cloys, cloy, silty
sand, gmvelly clayey sand, silty clay, gravelly sondy cloy, sand, sandy siltstone, cloystone,
and gravelly silty sand. Much of the northeasterly portion of the site is underlain by the Black
Mountain Volcanic rock formation.
Field Investigation
Twenty-seven borings and pits were excavated with a truck-mounted rotory bucket-type drill rig
and a D-8 tractor at the approximate locations shown on the ottached Dmwing No. 1, entitled
“Location of Test Borings and Pits.” Four borings were drilled initially on a portion of the area
and these were designated as Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 5 of Port II. Boring 3 of Part II was not drilled
and therefore does not oppear in this report. Subsequent to the initial investigation, twenty-
three additlcnal borings and pits were exccrvated and these were numbered from 1 to 23, inclusive,
of Part IV. Pit Nos. 2, 5,,6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 were excavated to depths of 5.0 to 22.5 feet
using o D-8 tmctor. The borings were drilled to depths of 3 to 31 feet below the existing ground - __, ~~.~,“.~ -^,,I ,.* surface. A continuous log of the soils encountered in the borings ond pits was recorded ot the
time of sxcawtion and is shown in detail on Dmwing Nos. 2 to 30, inclusive, each entitled
“Summary Sheet. ”
The soils were visually classified by field identification procedures in accordance with the
Unified Soil Clossificatian Chart. A slmpiifled description of this classification system is pre-
sented in the attached Appendix A at the end of this report.
Undisturbed samples were obtained at frequent intervals, where possible, in the soils aheod of
the drilling. The drop weight used for driving the sampling tube into the soils was the “Kelly”
bar of the drill rig which weighs 1623 pounds, and the overage drop was 12 inches. The-g&ieral
p&edures usedin~ field sampling ore described under “Sampling” In Appendix B.
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Laboratory Tests
Laboratory tests were performed on all undisturbed samples of the soils in order to determine the
dry density and moisture content. Direct shear tesk were also performed on certain samples. The
resulk of these tests are presented on the Summory Sheek. Consolidation tests were performed on
representative samples In order ta determine the load-settlement characteristics of the soils and
the resulk of these tests are presented graphically on Drawing Nos. 31 to 34, Inclusive, each
entitled “Consolidation Curves.”
In addition to the above laboratory tests, exponsion tesk were performed on some of the clayey
soils encountered to determlne their volumetric change choracterlstics with change in moisture
content. The recorded expansions of the samples are pmsented os follows:
Boring
No.
1 Ii
4 II
4 II
5 II
2 IV
3 IV
13 IV
14 IV
15 IV
15 IV
16 IV
17 IV
17 IV
19 IV
Sample
No.
Depth of
Sample,
in Feet
1 2
1 2
5 21
4 16
1 3
1 11.5
Bag 1 * 1.52..
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1 6.5
3 15
1A 1.5
1 2
2 4
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Description
Fine sandy clay
Clayey fine sand
Clayrtone
Claystone
Fine to medium sandy clay
Fine sandy clay
Fine to coarse sandy clay
(Weathered volcanic rock)
Fine sandy clay
Silty very fine to fine sand
Clay
Fine sandy clay
Fine sandy clay
Clayey very fine sand
Silty clay
Percent Expansion
Under Unit Load of
150 Pounds per Square
Foot from Air Dry
to Satumtlan
11.50
4.84
9.16
10.28
13.09
10.69
12.53
14.70
2.51
13.17
8.18
6.76
1.87
4.00
* Indicates sample was melded to approximately 92 percent of maximum dry density
The general procedums used for the preceding laboratory task am described briefly in Appendix 8.
Compaction tests wem performed on reprerentotive samples of the soils to be excavated to establish
compaction criteria. The soils were tested according to a modified A.S.T.M. D 1557&T method
of compaction which uses 25 blows of a 10 pound hammer dropping 18 inches on each of 5 layers
in a 4 inch diameter l/30 cubic foot mold. The resulk of the’tesk ore presented on the following
page.
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Depth Soil
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1.5- 2.5
1 .o- 2.0
1.0.. 2.0
5.5- 6.5
14.0-15.0
Fine sandy clay
Clayey fine to
medium sand
Silty very ftne to
fine sand
Fine to medium
sandy clay
Silty clay
Fine sandy clay
Fine sandy clay
Fine ta coarse sandy
clay (Highly weathered
volcanic rock)
Fine sandy clay
Clayey fine to medium
sand
Silty very fine ta
fine sand
Slightly silty fine
ta medium sand
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Maximum Optimum Mois-
Dry Density ture Content
Ib/cu ft Xdrywt
118.8 12.2
128.0 9.2
117.0 13.1
123.3 10.7
118.8 14.6
111.5 13.8
109.0 16.1
113.3 13.4
114.2
121 .o
117.5
118.5
15.0
10.3
10.0
12.0
In order better to classify the finer grained soils, Atterberg Limit tests were performed on certain
samples in accordance with A.S.T.M. Designations D 423-61T ond D 424-59. The resulk of
these tests and the group symbols, for the soils finer than the No. 40 Sieve, are presented as
follows:
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No. No.
2-IV 2
2-IV 3
3-N 1
14-IV 1
15-IV 2
Depth Soil Liquid Plastic Plasticity Group
in Feet Description Limit Limit Index Symbol
3- 4 Fine to medium 31.2 13.5 17.7 CL
sandy clay
18-20 Silty clay 46.3 20.4 25.9 CL
0.5-l .5 Fine sandy clay 55.1 18.3 36.8 CH
l- 2 Fine sandy clay 54.2 17.1 37.1 CH
5.5-6.5 Si I ty very fine 30.0 26.2 3.8 ML
to fine sand
Dimct shear tests were performed on saturated and drained samples in order to determine the
minimum angle of internal friction and apparent cohesion of the various soils. The resulk of
the tests wem as follows on page 7.
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Boring 4-11, Bag 2 *
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Boring 5-11, Sample 2
Depth: 6 feet
Pit 2-IV, Bag 3 l
Depth: 18-20 feet
Boring 3-IV, Bog 3 l
Depth: 10.5-l 1.5 feet
Boring 13-IV, Bag 1 *
Depth: 1.5-2.5 feet
Boring 14-IV, Sample 1
Depth: 2 feet
Boring 16-IV, Sample 3
Depth: 8 feet
Boring 19-IV, Sample 2
Depth: 7 feet
Boring 19 IV, Bog 3 *
Depth: 14-15 feet
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Load in
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0.5
1.0
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0.5
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0.5
1 .o
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0.5
1.0
2.0
0.5
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0.5
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2.0
0.5
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2.0
0.5
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2.0
Maximum
Shear
Locd
kips/sq ft
0.70
1.20
1.83
1.05
1.98
2.92
0.64
0.98
1.70
0.67
0.83
1.10
0.81
0.80
1.20
1.42
3.46
1.14
1.65
3.74
1.07
3.33
1.84
0.52
0.86
1.41
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Angle of
Internal
Friction
Des rear
33
Ib/sq ft
390
44 570
35 278
15 550
22 400
Greater
than 45
Greater
than 45
740
640
27 820
34 190
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Using the lower values of intemol angle of friction and apparent cohesion, and the Terxaghi
Formula for local shear foilum, the safe allowable bearing pressures for the sails am deter-
mined as follows:
Local Sheor Formula: Q’,, = 2/3 c N’, + y Df Nlq + Y BN’y
Cbsumptions: (1) Continuous footing 1 foot wide = 28
(2) Depth of footing = 1 .O foot = Df
Undisturbed natural soils
0~27’ C = 820 Ib/sq A y = 119 Ib/cu ft
N’, = 16.5 N’q =7.5 N’y-4.0
Q’d = (2+/3 x 820 x 16.5 + 119 x 1 .O x 7.5 + 119 x 0.5 x 4.0) = 10,161 Ib/sq ft
Q’d Safe - Q’d t3 (Factor of Safety) = 3,387 Ib/sq ft
Fill soils compacted to 90 percent of maximum dry density
@=22O C = 400 Ib/sq ft y= 116 Ib/cu ft
N’c = 13.5 Nlq = 5.8 N’y = 2.3
Q’d = (2,/3 x 400 x 13.5 + 116 x 1 .O x 5.8 + 116 x 0.5 x 2.3) = 4,406 Ib/sq ft
Q’d Safe = Q’d t-3 (Factor of Safety) = 1,469 Ib/sq ft
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5.2 28.4 4.74.
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*PPLrED SOIL MECHANICS - FOUNDATlONB
8717 CONVO” COURT SAN DIEGO. CALIFORNIA PL?#!1
PHlLlP HENKINO BENTON
PILSIDIHT ClYlL EHCINLEIl
APPENDIX AA
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLACEMENT
OF COMPACTED FILLED GROUND
TELEPUDNE ,714, 56%18SS
1. General Description. The objective is to obtain uniformity and adequate internal strength
in filled ground by proven engineering procedures and tests so that the proposed structures
may be safely supported. The procedures include the clearing and grubbing, removal of
existing structures, preparation of land to be filled, filling of the land, the spreading, and
COmpOCtiOn of the filled areas to conform with the lines, grades, and slopes as shown on the
accepted plans.
The owner shall employ a qualified soils engineer to inspect and test the filled ground OS
placed to verify the uniformity of compaction of filled ground to the specified 90 percent
of maximum dry density. The soils engineer shall odvisc the owner and grading contractor
immediately if any unsatisfactory conditions ore observed to exist and shall have the
authority to reject the compacted filled ground until such time that corrective measures
ore token necessary to comply with the specifications. It shall be the sole responsibility
of the grading contractor to achieve the specified degree of compaction.
2. Clearing, Grubbing, and Preparing Areas to be Filled.
(a) All~brpsh, vegetation and any rubbish shall be removed, piled, ond burned or~other-
wise disposed of so OS to leave the areas to be filled free of vegetation and debris.
Any soft, swampy or otherwise unsuitable areas shall be corrected by draining or
removal, or both.
(b) The natural ground which is determined to be sotisfoctory for the support of.the Filled
ground shall then be plowed or scarified to a depth of at least six inches (6’7, and
until the surface is free from ruts, hummocks, or other uneven features which would
tend to prevent uniform compaction by the equipment to be used.
(c) Where fills ore made on hillsides or exposed slope areas, greater than 10 percent,
horizontal benches shall be cut into Firm undisturbed natural ground in order to provide
both lateral ond vertical stability. This is to provide o horizontal base so that each
layer is placed and compacted on a horizontal plane. The initial bench at the toe of
the fill shall be at least 10 feet in width on Firm undisturbed natural ground at the eleva-
tion of the toe stoke placed at the natural angle of repose or design slope. The soils
engineer shall determine the width and frequency of all succeeding benches which will
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After the natural ground has been prepared, it shall then be brought to the proper mois-
ture content and compacted to not less than ninety percent of maximum density in
accordance with A.S.T.M. D-1557-66T method that uses 25 blows of a 10 pound hammer
falling from 18 inches on each of 5 layers in a 4” diameter cylindrical meld of a 1/3Oth
cubic foot volume.
3. Materials and Special Requiremenk . The fill soils shall consist of select materials so graded
that at least 40 oercent of the material oasses a No. 4 sieve. This may be obtained from
the excavation of banks, borrow pits of any other approved sources and by mixing soils from
one or more sources, The material uses shall be free from vegetable matter, and other de-
leterious substances, and shall not contain rocks or lumps of greater than 6 inches in diameter.
If excessive vegetation, rocks, or soils with inadequate strergth or other unacceptable physical
characteristics are encountered, these shall be disposed of in waste areas as shown on the
plans or as directed by the soils ewinneer. If during grading operations, soils not encountered
and tested in the preliminary investigation are found, tests on these soils shall be performed to
determine their physical characteristics. Any special treatment recommended in the preliminary
or subsequent soil reports not covered herein shall become an addendum ta these specifications.
The testing and specifications for the compaction of subgrade,subbase, and base #materials for
roads, streets, highways, or other public property or righk-of-way shall be in accordance
with those of the governmental agency haviw jurisdiction.
4. Placing, Spreading, and Compacting Fill Materials.
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The suitable fill material shall be placed in layers which, when compacted shall not
exceed six inches (6”). Each layer shall be spread evenly and shall be throughly
mixed during the spreading to insure uniformity of material and moisture in each layer.
When the moisture content of the fill material is below that specified by the soils engineer,
water shall be added until the moisture content is near optimum as specified by the
soils engineer to assure thorough bonding durim the compacting process.
When the moisture content of the fill material is above that specified by the soils
engineer, the fill material shall be aerated by blading and scarifyiw or other satis-
factory methods until the moisture content is near optimum as specified by the soils
engineer.
After each layer has been placed, mixed and spread evenly, It shall be thoroughly
compacted to not less than ninety percent of maximum density in accordance with
A.S.T.M. D-1557-66T modified as described in 2 (d) above. Compaction shall be
accomplished with sheepsfoot rollers, multiple-wheel pneumatic-tired rollers, or other
approved types of compaction equipment, such as vibratory equipment that is specially
designed for certain soil types. Rollers shall be of such design that they will be able
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while the fill material is it the specified moisture content. Rolll~ of each layer shall
be contlnuour over Its entire area and the roller shall make sufficient trips to insure
that the desired dens1 ty has been obtained . The entire areas to be fllled shall be
compacted.
Fill slopes shall be compacted by means of sheepsfoot rollers or other suitable equipment.
Compacting operations shall be continued until the slopes are stable but not too dense
for plantlw ond until there is no appreciable amount of lo-e soil on the slopes.
Compacting of the slopes shall be accomplished by backrollirg the slopes In Increments
of 3 to 5 feet In elevation gain or by other methods produciw satisfactory results.
Field density tests shall be taken by the solls engineer for approximately each foot in
elevation gain after compaction, but not to exceed two feet in vertical height between
tesk. Field density tests may be taken at intervals of 6 inches in elevation gain if
required by the solls engineer . The location of the tests in plan shall be so spaced to
give the best possible coverage and shall be taken no farther apart than 100 feet. Tesk
shall be taken on corner and terrace lok for each two feet in elevotlon gain. The solis
eglneer may take additional tests as considered necessary to check on the uniformity
of compaction. Where sheepsfoot rollers are used, the tests shall be taken in the com-
pacted material below the disturbed surface. No addi tlonal layers of fill shall be spread
until the field density tesk indicate that the specified density has been obtained.
The fill operation shall be continued in SIX inch (6”) compacted layers, as speclfled
above, untfl the fill has been brought to the flnlshed slopes and grades as shown on
the accepted plans.
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Sufflclent Inspection by the soils engineer~shall be maintolned during the
tl 1~ an compactly operations so that he can certify that the fill was constructed in
accordance with the accepted specifications.
Seasonal Llmlk. No fill material shall be placed, spread, or rolled tf weather condltlons
increase the mofsture content above permissible limik. When the work IS Interrupted by
rain, fill operations shall not be resumed until field tests by the soils erglneer lndlcate that
the moisture content and density of the RII are as previously specified.
Liml tlm Values of Nonexpansive Soils. Those solls that expand 2.5 percent or less from
alr dry to saturatfon under a unit load of 500 pounds per square foot are considered to be
nonexpanslve.
All recommendations presented in the “Conclusions ” sectlon of the attached report are a
part of these specifications.
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APPENDIX A
Unified Soil Classification Chart*
SOIL DESCRIPTION GROUP
SYMBOL
I. COARSE GRAINED, More than half of
material is w than No. 200 sieve
size.**
GRAVELS CLEAN GRAVELS
s half of
coarse fraction is
larger than No. 4
sieve size but smaller GRAVELS WITH FINES
than 3 inches
SANDS
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coarse Fraction is
smaller than No. 4
sieve size
(Appreciable amount
OF Fines)
CLEAN SANDS
SANDS WITH FINES
(APP reciable amount
of Fines)
II. FINE GRAINED, More than half of
material is smaller than No. 200
sieve size.** SILTS AND CLAYS
Liquid Limit
Less than 50
SILTS AND CLAYS
Liquid Limit
Greater than 50
III. HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
GW
GP
GM
GC
Well graded gravels, gravel-sand mixtures,
little or no fines.
Poorly graded gravels, gravel-sand
mixtures, little or no Fines.
Silty gravels, poorly graded gravel-
sand-silt mixtures.
Clayey gravels, poorly graded gravel-
sand-clay mixtures.
SW
SP
SM
SC
Well graded sand, gravelly sands, little
or no Fines.
Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands,
little or no Fines.
Silty sands, poorly graded sand-silt
mixtures.
Clayey sands, poorly graded sand-clay
mixtures.
ML
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OH
Inorganic silts and very Fine sands, rock
flour, sandy silt or clayey-silt-sand
mixtures with slight plasticity.
Inorganic clays of low to medium plas-
ticity, gravelly clays, sandy clays,
silty clays, lean clays.
Organic silts and organic silty-cloys of
low plasticity.
Inorganic silts, micaceous or diatomaceous
fine sandy or silty soils, elastic silts.
Inorganic clays of high plasticity, Fat
clays.
Organic clays of medium to high.
plasticity
PT Peat and other highly organic soils.
TYPICAL
NAMES
TELIPHONE (714) s*s.1oss
* Adopted by the Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation in January, 1952.
** All .:.=~..a C:TCI nn thir rhnrt nre II. 5. Standard.
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APPENDIX B
Sampling
The undisturbed soil samples are obtained by forcing a special sampling tube into the
undisturbed soils at the bottom of the boring, at frequent intervals below the ground surface.
The sampling tube consists of a steel barrel 3.0 inches outside diameter, with a special cutting
tip on one end and a double ball valve on the other, and with a lining of twelve thin brass
rings, each one inch long by 2.42 inches inside diameter. The sampler, connected to a twelve
inch long waste barrel, is either pushed or driven approximately 18 inches into the soil and a
six inch section of the center portion of the sample is taken for laboratory tests, the soil being
still confined in the brass rings, after extraction from the sampler tube. The samples are taken
to the laboratory in close fitting waterproof containers in order to retain the field moisture until
completion of the tests. The driving energy is calculated as the average energy in foot-kips
required to force the sampling tube through one foot of soil at the depth at which the sample is
obtained.
Shear Tests
The shear tests are run using a direct shear machine of the strain control type in which
the rate of deformation is approximately 0.05 inch per minute. The machine is so designed that
the tests are made without removing the samples from the brass liner rings in which they are
secured. Each sample is sheared under a normal load equivalent to the weight of the soil above
the point of sampling. In some instances, samples are sheared under various normal loads in
order to obtain the internal angle of friction and cohesion~. Where considered necessary, samples
are saturated and drained before shearing in order to simulate extreme field moisture conditions.
Consolidation Tests
The apparatus used for the consolidation tests is designed to receive one of the one inch
high rings of soil as it comes from the field. Loads are applied in several increments to the upper
surface of the test specimen and the resulting deformations are recorded at selected time intervals
for each Increment. Generally, each increment of load is maintained on the sample until the rate
of deformation is equal to or less than l/10000 inch per hour. Porous stones are placed in contact
with the top and bottom of each specimen to permit the ready addition or release of water.
Expansion Tests
One inch high samples confined In the brass rings are permitted to air dry at 105’ F for
at least 48 hours prior to placing into the expansion apparatus. A unit load of 500 pounds per
square foot is then applied to the upper porous stone in contact with the top of each sample. Water
Is permitted to contact both the top and bottom of each sample through porous stones. Continuous
observations are made until downword movement stops. The dial reading is recorded and expansion
Is recorded until the rate of upward movement is less than l/10000 inch per hour.