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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP 2017-0005; CARLSBAD OAKS NORTH BUSINESS PARK LOT 20 (REYNOLDS LOT 20); FINAL SOILS REPORT; 2019-06-05 FINAL AS-GRADED GEOTECHNICAL REPORT CARLSBAD OAKS NORTH BUSINESS PARK, LOT 20 2856 WHIPTAIL LOOP CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA PREPARED FOR: BUILD TO SUIT LP C/O HAMANN CONSTRUCTION 1000 PIONEER WAY EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA 92020 PREPARED BY: CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC. 1441 MONTIEL ROAD, SUITE 115 ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA 92026 CTE PROJECT NO.: 10-13749G JUNE 5, 2019 Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. Inspection I Testing I Geotechnical I Environmental & Construction Engineering I Civil Engineering I Surveying 1441 Montiel Road, Suite 115 I Escondido, CA 92026 I Ph (760) 746-4955 I Fax (760) 746-9806 I www.cte-inc.net \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1.0 BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................................1 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................2 3.0 FILL PLACEMENT ..................................................................................................................3 4.0 TESTING ...................................................................................................................................3 5.0 ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION ..............................................................4 6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................4 7.0 LIMITATIONS ..........................................................................................................................4 TABLES TABLE I TO IG COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY TABLE II LABORATORY TEST DATA TABLE III EXPANSION INDEX TESTING RESULTS FIGURES FIGURE 1 SITE INDEX MAP FIGURE 2 COMPACTION TEST LOCATION MAP Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 1 1.0 BACKGROUND This document provides information regarding testing of compacted fill for the grading operations completed in 2018 and 2019 at the recently completed Lot 20 located on Whiptail Loop in Carlsbad, California. Our work was authorized through CTE proposal No. G-4083A. The subject site (Lot 20) was previously graded in 2007 as part of a larger mass grading operation of multiple lots, under the observation of others (Geocon, 2007). Based on as-graded documentation, existing fill, topsoil, and alluvium were removed to expose weathered granitic rock. Where practical, the exposed ground was scarified, moisture conditioned, and compacted. Fill materials from on-site excavations were placed and compacted until rough design elevations were reached. Removals generally ranged from approximately two to five feet below original ground surface. Where bedrock was exposed at the surface or within five feet of rough grade, the bedrock was overexcavated to a minimum of five feet below rough grade. Based on the As-Graded Geologic Map (Figure 3) of the referenced report, deeper fill materials are present near the southeastern corner, where approximately 30 feet or greater of fill was placed. Canyon subdrains were installed during the rough grading phase, which were surveyed by the project civil engineer. Canyon subdrains consist of six-inch perforated PVC pipe encapsulated by ¾-inch gravel and wrapped in filter fabric. Based on the referenced report, a subdrain traverses Lot 20 near the southeastern corner of the property. Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 2 The attached Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the site and surrounding area, and Figure 2 provides a Compaction Test Location Map. 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION This report includes a summary of test results and observations performed by CTE during the recent placement of compacted fill for the proposed building pads and associated improvements. Conditions encountered at the site were generally as anticipated in the referenced soils report (Geocon, 2007) and update letter (CTE, 2017). Specifically, existing previously placed engineered fill was overexcavated a minimum depth of one foot or deeper to competent materials. Overexcavation bottoms were observed by CTE prior to scarification and placement of compacted engineered fill. Structure footings were excavated into competent previously placed engineered fill materials, as observed by CTE. CTE performed Expansion Index (EI) testing on proposed engineered fill materials, and the results of the testing suggest Very Low expansion potential (i.e., EI < 20) for the fill materials. Two Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls were constructed along the northwestern and eastern portion of the site. The wall backcut materials were appropriately excavated and then replaced as engineered fill. CTE’s observations and testing included preparation of the wall foundation zone; block, pin, and geogrid placement; and compaction of wall backfill materials. Other areas, including pavement and flatwork areas, were generally overexcavated a minimum of one foot prior to the placement of compacted fill. Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 3 Excavations and compaction within the improvement areas were conducted with heavy duty compaction equipment (e.g., bull dozer, excavator with sheep’s foot compactor, rubber-tired loader with full bucket, water truck/water hose, etc.). 3.0 FILL PLACEMENT Fill soils consisting of onsite stockpiled materials were generally placed in uniformly compacted lifts at or above optimum moisture content. Compaction was performed to the appropriate minimum values (90 percent for building pad areas and 95 percent for the upper one foot in pavement subgrade areas), as determined by ASTM D1557. Grading was performed using standard heavy duty construction equipment. Backfill placement and compaction were performed in substantial conformance with the project geotechnical recommendations provided in the referenced geotechnical documents. 4.0 TESTING Testing was performed to supplement field observations. Testing of compacted fill addressed by this report was conducted, as scheduled by the general contractor, between July, 2018 and April, 2019. Field-testing of the compacted fill soil was conducted in accordance with ASTM D-6938-17 (nuclear method). Results of the field-testing indicate that fill materials were compacted to at least 90 percent or 95 percent (depending on location) of the laboratory maximum dry density, as required, in accordance with ASTM D 1557. Fill material was generally compacted at or above optimum moisture content. Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 4 Tabulated results of the field compaction testing are provided in the attached Table I, “Compaction Test Summary.” Laboratory determination of the reference compaction values for the fill materials is provided in Table II, “Laboratory Test Results.” Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the building pad compaction tests performed. Based on site observations and laboratory testing, it appears the expansion potential for near-surface onsite materials is generally Very Low (Expansion Index < 20). 5.0 ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION Additional grading and backfilling, if any, should be observed and tested by CTE. In addition, prior to any significant future development, an appropriate update geotechnical investigation and report should be completed. 6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CTE concludes that the soil engineering and engineering geologic aspects of the fine grading covered by this report are in substantial conformance with the referenced geotechnical recommendation reports and the applicable grading plans. 7.0 LIMITATIONS As limited by the scope of the services that CTE agreed to perform, opinions presented herein are based on observations, test results, and understanding of the proposed site development. CTE’s service was performed according to the currently accepted standard of practice by reputable consultants. No warranty, express or implied, is given or intended with respect to the performance of Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 5 the project in any respect. Submittal of this report should not be construed as relieving the grading contractor of his responsibility to comply with the project requirements. The recommendations presented in the geotechnical documents have been developed in order to reduce the potential adverse effects of differential soil settlement. However, even with the design and construction precautions provided, some post-construction movement and associated distress should be anticipated. The recommendations presented herein have been developed in order to reduce the potential adverse effects of differential fill settlement. However, even with the design and construction precautions provided, some post-construction movement and associated distress should be anticipated. This report is also subject to the same limitations as our previous geotechnical documents. Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 6 The opportunity to be of service is appreciated. If you have any questions regarding testing conducted, observations made during construction or recommendations presented herein, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Respectfully submitted, CONSTRUCTION TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC. Dan T. Math, GE #2665 Colm J. Kenny, RCE #84406 Principal Engineer Senior Engineer CJK/DTM:nri ATTACHMENTS Figure 1 Site Index Map Figure 2 Compaction Test Location Map Tables I to IG Compaction Test Summary Table II Laboratory Test Results Table III Expansion Index Testing Results Final As-Graded Geotechnical Report Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad, California June 5, 2019 CTE Job No. 10-13749G \\Esc_server\projects\10-13000 to 10-13999 Projects\10-13749G\Compaction\Rpt_As-Graded Compaction.doc Page 7 REFERENCES Certification of Building Pad Preparation Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park, Lot 20 2856 Whiptail Loop Carlsbad, California CTE Job No. 10-13749G, dated July 18, 2018 Update Geotechnical Recommendations Lot 20 Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Carlsbad, California CTE Job No. 10-13749G, dated May 22, 2017 (Updated December 18, 2017) Final Report of Testing and Observation Services During Site Grading Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park- Phase 2 Carlsbad, California Geocon, Inc. Job No. 06442-32-13, dated December 11, 2007 SITEc~ Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. ~c 1441 Montiel Rd S1e 115, Escondido, CA 92026 Ph (760) 746-4955 SITE INDEX KAP PROPOSED LOT 20 DEVELOPMENT LOT 20 OF CARU!BAD OAKS NORTH BUSINESS PARK CARU!BAD, CAIJFORNI! SCALE: DATE: AS SHOWN 6/17 CTE JOB NO.: FIGURE: 1O-13749G 1 TABLE I COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20 Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 7/12/2018 1 North East Finish pad FG 126.4 9.9 96% 1 7/12/2018 2 North End Finish Pad FG 121.7 9.8 92% 1 7/12/2018 3 North West Finish Pad FG 119.5 10.1 90% 1 7/12/2018 4 North Finish Pad FG 119.8 9.4 91% 1 7/12/2018 5 East Finish Pad FG 122.2 10.3 92% 1 7/12/2018 6 West Finish Pad FG 120.8 9.8 91% 1 7/12/2018 7 Center Finish Pad FG 120.4 10.2 91% 1 7/12/2018 8 Center Finish Pad FG 121.4 9.7 92% 1 7/12/2018 9 South West Finish Pad FG 120.6 9.9 91% 1 7/12/2018 10 South East Finish pad FG 124.2 9.7 94% 1 7/12/2018 11 South East Finish pad FG 124.6 10.4 94% 1 7/12/2018 12 South End Finish Pad FG 121.8 9.8 92% 1 9/26/2018 13 Street in Front of HME, Whiptail Loop SG 127.6 8.6 96% 1 9/26/2018 14 Class II, Virgin BASE, 10" Whiptail Loop Base 136.7 6.9 96% 2 9/26/2018 15 Whiptail Loop AC 143.3 - 95% 3 1/4/2019 16 Middle of Slope East Side of Project 472.0 126.5 10.1 96% 1 1/4/2019 17 Middle of Slope East Side of Project 472.0 124.8 9.8 94% 1 2/27/2019 18 Concrete Paving Subgrade SW Corner FSG 127.7 10.1 97% 1 2/27/2019 19 Concrete Paving Subgrade NW Corner FSG 133.4 10.5 100% 1 2/27/2019 20 Concrete Paving Subgrade Center of North End FSG 127.1 9.8 96% 1 2/27/2019 21 Concrete Paving Subgrade NE Corner FSG 130.7 9.8 99% 1 2/27/2019 22 Concrete Paving Subgrade South End FSG 128.0 10.1 97% 1 4/12/2019 23 Parking Lot Area Adjacent Building West Side SG 123.4 9.2 96% 4 4/12/2019 24 Parking Lot Area Adjacent Building East Side SG 122.3 8.8 95% 4 4/12/2019 25 Parking Area Adjacent Building South Side (Retest S-5)SG 124.0 9.3 96% 4 4/12/2019 26 Parking Lot Area Adjacent Building North Side SG 122.7 10.1 95% 4 4/12/2019 27 Parking Lot Area Adjacent Building Center SG 121.6 9.7 95% 4 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 1 TABLE IA COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Sewer Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 7/25/2018 S-1 SE of Proposed Pad SG 121.6 9.7 92% 1 7/26/2018 S-2 SE Slope 449.0 120.2 10.1 91% 1 7/26/2018 S-3 SE Slope 451.0 121.8 9.8 92% 1 7/26/2018 S-4 SE Slope 453.0 121.4 9.7 92% 1 8/17/2018 S-5 SE Manhole of Proposed Pad (Retest on Table I, #25)SG 111.2 4.5 84%** 1 8/29/2018 S-6 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 121.9 8.7 92% 1 8/29/2018 S-7 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 124.1 8.9 94% 1 8/29/2018 S-8 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 124.9 9.8 94% 1 8/30/2018 S-9 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 121.4 8.2 92% 1 8/30/2018 S-10 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 128.7 8.8 97% 1 8/30/2018 S-11 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 120.7 8.9 91% 1 8/30/2018 S-12 Sewer Trench Backfill SG 119.9 9.8 91% 1 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 2 TABLE IB COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Electrical Trench Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 8/13/2018 E-1 NE of Proposed Pad FG 124.3 9.7 94% 1 8/13/2018 E-2 NE of Proposed Pad FG 122.6 9.9 93% 1 8/14/2018 E-3 West of Proposed Pad FG 119.6 9.4 90% 1 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 3 TABLE IC COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Domestic Water Line Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 9/7/2018 DW-1 Domestic Water Supply Line SG 122.8 8.5 93% 1 9/7/2018 DW-2 Domestic Water Supply Line SG 120.4 8.9 91% 1 9/7/2018 DW-3 Domestic Water Supply Line SG 127.2 8.9 96% 1 9/7/2018 DW-4 Domestic Water Supply Line SG 119.9 9.1 91% 1 9/7/2018 DW-5 Domestic Water Supply Line SG 119.7 9.7 90% 1 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 4 TABLE ID COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Storm Drain Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 9/19/2018 SD-1 Storm Drain Box Western Box -5.0 121.3 8.8 92% 1 9/20/2018 SD-2 Storm Drain Box in Between the 2 -3.0 121.4 9.7 92% 1 9/20/2018 SD-3 Storm Drain Box East Box SG 119.4 8.6 90% 1 9/20/2018 SD-4 Storm Drain Box East Box SG 120.8 9.1 91% 1 9/24/2018 SD-5 Storm Drain SG 124.7 9.1 94% 1 9/24/2018 SD-6 Storm Drain SG 120.3 10.4 91% 1 10/2/2018 SD-7 Storm Drain Inlet Box, W. of Storm Drain Junction Boxes SG 122.2 8.3 92% 1 10/2/2018 SD-8 Storm Drain Inlet Box, W. of Storm Drain Junction Boxes SG 119.6 8.9 90% 1 4/3/2019 SD-9 6" Storm Drain Adjacent to Entrance West Side SG 117.9 10.8 92% 4 4/3/2019 SD-10 6" Storm Drain Adjacent to Entrance West Side SG 119.2 9.7 93% 4 4/3/2019 SD-11 6" Storm Drain Adjacent to Entrance West Side SG 116.7 11.0 91% 4 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 5 TABLE IE COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Retaining Wall Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 1/11/2019 RW-1 Keystone Retaining Wall 460.0 117.6 9.5 92% 4 1/11/2019 RW-2 Keystone Retaining Wall 460.0 116.9 9.5 91% 4 1/11/2019 RW-3 Keystone Retaining Wall 460.0 116.2 9.3 90% 4 1/11/2019 RW-4 Keystone Retaining Wall 460.0 116.8 9.4 91% 4 1/17/2019 RW-5 Anchor Retaining Wall #1 (East Part of Site) 466.0 122.8 10.3 93% 1 1/17/2019 RW-6 Anchor Retaining Wall #1 (East Part of Site) 467.0 123.5 10.9 93% 1 1/17/2019 RW-7 Anchor Retaining Wall #1 (East Part of Site) 468.0 121.6 11.5 92% 1 1/17/2019 RW-8 Anchor Retaining Wall #1 (East Part of Site) 468.0 123.3 10.1 93% 1 1/21/2019 RW-9 Geogrid Wall Backfill 465.0 121.1 11.7 92% 1 1/21/2019 RW-10 Geogrid Wall Backfill 465.0 124.5 12.0 94% 1 1/21/2019 RW-11 Geogrid Wall Backfill 464.0 123.6 11.4 93% 1 1/22/2019 RW-12 NW Retaining Wall 459.0 120.9 8.5 91% 1 1/22/2019 RW-13 NW Retaining Wall 459.0 120.4 8.6 91% 1 1/22/2019 RW-14 NW Retaining Wall 461.0 125.7 9.5 95% 1 1/22/2019 RW-15 NW Retaining Wall 461.0 126.2 9.0 95% 1 1/22/2019 RW-16 E Retaining Wall 462.0 122.3 11.1 95% 4 1/22/2019 RW-17 E Retaining Wall 462.0 124.2 9.9 97% 4 1/22/2019 RW-18 E Retaining Wall 464.0 121.1 11.9 94% 4 1/22/2019 RW-19 E Retaining Wall 464.0 125.7 9.7 98% 4 1/23/2019 RW-20 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 467.0 124.5 11.4 94% 1 1/23/2019 RW-21 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 467.0 123.5 12.0 93% 1 1/23/2019 RW-22 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 467.0 120.9 11.4 91% 1 1/23/2019 RW-23 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 467.0 122.0 10.7 92% 1 1/24/2019 RW-24 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 468.0 123.4 10.8 93% 1 1/24/2019 RW-25 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 468.0 123.1 11.1 93% 1 1/24/2019 RW-26 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 468.0 122.9 11.1 93% 1 1/24/2019 RW-27 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 468.0 122.7 10.9 93% 1 1/28/2019 RW-28 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 469.0 126.0 10.2 95% 1 1/28/2019 RW-29 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 469.0 126.0 10.5 95% 1 1/28/2019 RW-30 Geogrid Wall Slope Backfill 469.0 125.8 11.1 95% 1 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 6 TABLE IF COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Water Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 1/11/2019 W-1 Water Main at Front Entry SG 118.2 9.9 92% 4 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 7 TABLE IG COMPACTION TEST SUMMARY Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20, Joint Trench Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date: 5/30/2019 Date Test Location Elevation Density Moisture Relative Soil No. or Depth pcf Content Compaction Type Feet % Dry % Weight 4/5/2019 JT-1 Trench from Electric Room to Transformer SG 120.7 10.0 94% 4 4/5/2019 JT-2 Trench from Electric Room to Transformer SG 121.3 9.3 94% 4 4/5/2019 JT-3 Trench from Electric Room to Transformer SG 118.0 9.7 92% 4 4/5/2019 JT-4 Trench from Electric Room to Transformer SG 119.3 8.9 93% 4 ** TEST FAILED, SEE RETEST 8 TABLE II LABORATORY TEST DATA Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20 Job No. 10-13749G Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Date 5/30/2019 Maximum Optimum Sample No.Dry Density Moisture Soil pcf Content Description %wt 1 132.3 7.7 2 141.8 5.7 3 151.0 - 4 128.5 8.8 Job Name: Carlsbad Oaks North Business Park Lot 20Job Address: 2856 Whiptail Loop, Carlsbad Job No. 10-13749G Date 5/30/19 Expansion Index 0 0 Moderate brown SM Class 2 Base TABLE III EXPANSION INDEX TESTING RESULTS 3/4" AC Moderate brown SM 1 VERY LOW 4 VERY LOW Corresponding Expansion Potential Proctor 9