HomeMy WebLinkAboutRS_Drainage_Report_Part_2_Page_Set_211222_v1APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STORMWATER FACILITIES AND ON-SITE BMPS
12/12/2016 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual
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NO. 2 – INFILTRATION FACILITIES
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITIONS WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Site Trash and debris Any trash and debris which exceed 1 cubic
foot per 1,000 square feet (this is about
equal to the amount of trash it would take
to fill up one standard size office garbage
can). In general, there should be no visual
evidence of dumping.
Trash and debris cleared from site.
Noxious weeds Any noxious or nuisance vegetation which
may constitute a hazard to City personnel
or the public.
Noxious and nuisance vegetation removed
according to applicable regulations. No
danger of noxious vegetation where City
personnel or the public might normally be.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations.
Source control BMPs implemented if
appropriate. No contaminants present
other than a surface oil film.
Excessive growth of
grass/groundcover
Grass or groundcover exceeds 18 inches
in height.
Grass or groundcover mowed to a height
no greater than 6 inches.
Infiltration Pond, Top
or Side Slopes of
Dam, Berm or
Embankment
Rodent holes Any evidence of rodent holes if facility is
acting as a dam or berm, or any evidence
of water piping through dam or berm via
rodent holes.
Rodents removed or destroyed and dam
or berm repaired.
Tree growth Tree growth threatens integrity of dams,
berms or slopes, does not allow
maintenance access, or interferes with
maintenance activity. If trees are not a
threat to dam, berm, or embankment
integrity or not interfering with access or
maintenance, they do not need to be
removed.
Trees do not hinder facility performance or
maintenance activities.
Erosion Eroded damage over 2 inches deep where
cause of damage is still present or where
there is potential for continued erosion.
Any erosion observed on a compacted
slope.
Slopes stabilized using appropriate
erosion control measures. If erosion is
occurring on compacted slope, a licensed
civil engineer should be consulted to
resolve source of erosion.
Settlement Any part of a dam, berm or embankment
that has settled 4 inches lower than the
design elevation.
Top or side slope restored to design
dimensions. If settlement is significant, a
licensed civil engineer should be consulted
to determine the cause of the settlement.
Infiltration Pond,
Tank, Vault, Trench,
or Small Basin
Storage Area
Sediment
accumulation
If two inches or more sediment is present
or a percolation test indicates facility is
working at or less than 90% of design.
Facility infiltrates as designed.
Liner damaged
If applicable)
Liner is visible or pond does not hold water
as designed.
Liner repaired or replaced.
Infiltration Tank
Structure
Plugged air vent Any blockage of the vent. Tank or vault freely vents.
Tank bent out of
shape
Any part of tank/pipe is bent out of shape
more than 10% of its design shape.
Tank repaired or replaced to design.
Gaps between
sections, damaged
joints or cracks or
tears in wall
A gap wider than ½-inch at the joint of any
tank sections or any evidence of soil
particles entering the tank at a joint or
through a wall.
No water or soil entering tank through
joints or walls.
Infiltration Vault
Structure
Damage to wall,
frame, bottom, and/or
top slab
Cracks wider than ½-inch, any evidence of
soil entering the structure through cracks
or qualified inspection personnel
determines that the vault is not structurally
sound.
Vault is sealed and structurally sound.
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NO. 2 – INFILTRATION FACILITIES
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITIONS WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Inlet/Outlet Pipes Sediment
accumulation
Sediment filling 20% or more of the pipe. Inlet/outlet pipes clear of sediment.
Trash and debris Trash and debris accumulated in
inlet/outlet pipes (includes floatables and
non-floatables).
No trash or debris in pipes.
Damaged inlet/outlet
pipe
Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering at the joints of the inlet/outlet
pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of the inlet/outlet pipe.
Access Manhole Cover/lid not in place Cover/lid is missing or only partially in
place. Any open manhole requires
immediate maintenance.
Manhole access covered.
Locking mechanism
not working
Mechanism cannot be opened by one
maintenance person with proper tools.
Bolts cannot be seated. Self-locking
cover/lid does not work.
Mechanism opens with proper tools.
Cover/lid difficult to
remove
One maintenance person cannot remove
cover/lid after applying 80 lbs of lift.
Cover/lid can be removed and reinstalled
by one maintenance person.
Ladder rungs unsafe Missing rungs, misalignment, rust, or
cracks.
Ladder meets design standards. Allows
maintenance person safe access.
Large access
doors/plate
Damaged or difficult
to open
Large access doors or plates cannot be
opened/removed using normal equipment.
Replace or repair access door so it can
opened as designed.
Gaps, doesn't cover
completely
Large access doors not flat and/or access
opening not completely covered.
Doors close flat; covers access opening
completely.
Lifting rings missing,
rusted
Lifting rings not capable of lifting weight of
door or plate.
Lifting rings sufficient to lift or remove
door or plate.
Infiltration Pond,
Tank, Vault, Trench,
or Small Basin Filter
Bags
Plugged filter bag (if
applicable)
Filter bag more than 1/
2 full. Replace filter bag or redesign system.
Infiltration Pond,
Tank, Vault, Trench,
or Small Basin Pre-
settling Ponds and
Vaults
Sediment
accumulation
6" or more of sediment has accumulated. Pre-settling occurs as designed
Infiltration Pond,
Rock Filter
Plugged rock filter High water level on upstream side of filter
remains for extended period of time or little
or no water flows through filter during
heavy rain storms.
Rock filter replaced evaluate need for filter
and remove if not necessary.
Infiltration Pond
Emergency
Overflow Spillway
Rock missing Only one layer of rock exists above native
soil in area five square feet or larger, or
any exposure of native soil at the top of
out flow path of spillway. Rip-rap on inside
slopes need not be replaced.
Spillway restored to design standards.
Tree growth Tree growth impedes flow or threatens
stability of spillway.
Trees removed.
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NO. 4 – CONTROL STRUCTURE/FLOW RESTRICTOR
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Structure Trash and debris Trash or debris of more than ½ cubic foot
which is located immediately in front of the
structure opening or is blocking capacity of
the structure by more than 10%.
No Trash or debris blocking or potentially
blocking entrance to structure.
Trash or debris in the structure that
exceeds 1/
3 the depth from the bottom of
basin to invert the lowest pipe into or out of
the basin.
No trash or debris in the structure.
Deposits of garbage exceeding 1 cubic
foot in volume.
No condition present which would attract or
support the breeding of insects or rodents.
Sediment
accumulation
Sediment exceeds 60% of the depth from
the bottom of the structure to the invert of
the lowest pipe into or out of the structure
or the bottom of the FROP-T section or is
within 6 inches of the invert of the lowest
pipe into or out of the structure or the
bottom of the FROP-T section.
Sump of structure contains no sediment.
Damage to frame
and/or top slab
Corner of frame extends more than ¾ inch
past curb face into the street (If
applicable).
Frame is even with curb.
Top slab has holes larger than 2 square
inches or cracks wider than ¼ inch.
Top slab is free of holes and cracks.
Frame not sitting flush on top slab, i.e.,
separation of more than ¾ inch of the
frame from the top slab.
Frame is sitting flush on top slab.
Cracks in walls or
bottom
Cracks wider than ½ inch and longer than
3 feet, any evidence of soil particles
entering structure through cracks, or
maintenance person judges that structure
is unsound.
Structure is sealed and structurally sound.
Cracks wider than ½ inch and longer than
1 foot at the joint of any inlet/outlet pipe or
any evidence of soil particles entering
structure through cracks.
No cracks more than 1/
4 inch wide at the
joint of inlet/outlet pipe.
Settlement/
misalignment
Structure has settled more than 1 inch or
has rotated more than 2 inches out of
alignment.
Basin replaced or repaired to design
standards.
Damaged pipe joints Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering the structure at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of inlet/outlet pipes.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Ladder rungs missing
or unsafe
Ladder is unsafe due to missing rungs,
misalignment, rust, cracks, or sharp edges.
Ladder meets design standards and allows
maintenance person safe access.
FROP-T Section Damaged FROP-T T section is not securely attached to
structure wall and outlet pipe structure
should support at least 1,000 lbs of up or
down pressure.
T section securely attached to wall and
outlet pipe.
Structure is not in upright position (allow up
to 10% from plumb).
Structure in correct position.
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NO. 4 – CONTROL STRUCTURE/FLOW RESTRICTOR
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
FROP-T Section
cont.)
Damaged FROP-T
cont.)
Connections to outlet pipe are not
watertight or show signs of deteriorated
grout.
Connections to outlet pipe are water tight;
structure repaired or replaced and works
as designed.
Any holes—other than designed holes—in
the structure.
Structure has no holes other than designed
holes.
Cleanout Gate Damaged or missing
cleanout gate
Cleanout gate is missing. Replace cleanout gate.
Cleanout gate is not watertight. Gate is watertight and works as designed.
Gate cannot be moved up and down by
one maintenance person.
Gate moves up and down easily and is
watertight.
Chain/rod leading to gate is missing or
damaged.
Chain is in place and works as designed.
Orifice Plate Damaged or missing
orifice plate
Control device is not working properly due
to missing, out of place, or bent orifice
plate.
Plate is in place and works as designed.
Obstructions to orifice
plate
Any trash, debris, sediment, or vegetation
blocking the plate.
Plate is free of all obstructions and works
as designed.
Overflow Pipe Obstructions to
overflow pipe
Any trash or debris blocking (or having the
potential of blocking) the overflow pipe.
Pipe is free of all obstructions and works
as designed.
Deformed or
damaged lip of
overflow pipe
Lip of overflow pipe is bent or deformed. Overflow pipe does not allow overflow at
an elevation lower than design
Inlet/Outlet Pipe Sediment
accumulation
Sediment filling 20% or more of the pipe. Inlet/outlet pipes clear of sediment.
Trash and debris Trash and debris accumulated in
inlet/outlet pipes (includes floatables and
non-floatables).
No trash or debris in pipes.
Damaged inlet/outlet
pipe
Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering at the joints of the inlet/outlet
pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of the inlet/outlet pipe.
Metal Grates
If applicable)
Unsafe grate opening Grate with opening wider than 7/
8 inch. Grate opening meets design standards.
Trash and debris Trash and debris that is blocking more
than 20% of grate surface.
Grate free of trash and debris. footnote to
guidelines for disposal
Damaged or missing
grate
Grate missing or broken member(s) of the
grate.
Grate is in place and meets design
standards.
Manhole Cover/Lid Cover/lid not in place Cover/lid is missing or only partially in
place. Any open structure requires
urgent maintenance.
Cover/lid protects opening to structure.
Locking mechanism
not working
Mechanism cannot be opened by one
maintenance person with proper tools.
Bolts cannot be seated. Self-locking
cover/lid does not work.
Mechanism opens with proper tools.
Cover/lid difficult to
remove
One maintenance person cannot remove
cover/lid after applying 80 lbs. of lift.
Cover/lid can be removed and reinstalled
by one maintenance person.
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NO. 5 – CATCH BASINS AND MANHOLES
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Structure Sediment
accumulation
Sediment exceeds 60% of the depth from
the bottom of the catch basin to the invert
of the lowest pipe into or out of the catch
basin or is within 6 inches of the invert of
the lowest pipe into or out of the catch
basin.
Sump of catch basin contains no sediment.
Trash and debris Trash or debris of more than ½ cubic foot
which is located immediately in front of the
catch basin opening or is blocking capacity
of the catch basin by more than 10%.
No Trash or debris blocking or potentially
blocking entrance to catch basin.
Trash or debris in the catch basin that
exceeds 1/
3 the depth from the bottom of
basin to invert the lowest pipe into or out of
the basin.
No trash or debris in the catch basin.
Dead animals or vegetation that could
generate odors that could cause
complaints or dangerous gases (e.g.,
methane).
No dead animals or vegetation present
within catch basin.
Deposits of garbage exceeding 1 cubic
foot in volume.
No condition present which would attract or
support the breeding of insects or rodents.
Damage to frame
and/or top slab
Corner of frame extends more than ¾ inch
past curb face into the street (If
applicable).
Frame is even with curb.
Top slab has holes larger than 2 square
inches or cracks wider than ¼ inch.
Top slab is free of holes and cracks.
Frame not sitting flush on top slab, i.e.,
separation of more than ¾ inch of the
frame from the top slab.
Frame is sitting flush on top slab.
Cracks in walls or
bottom
Cracks wider than ½ inch and longer than
3 feet, any evidence of soil particles
entering catch basin through cracks, or
maintenance person judges that catch
basin is unsound.
Catch basin is sealed and is structurally
sound.
Cracks wider than ½ inch and longer than
1 foot at the joint of any inlet/outlet pipe or
any evidence of soil particles entering
catch basin through cracks.
No cracks more than 1/
4 inch wide at the
joint of inlet/outlet pipe.
Settlement/
misalignment
Catch basin has settled more than 1 inch
or has rotated more than 2 inches out of
alignment.
Basin replaced or repaired to design
standards.
Damaged pipe joints Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering the catch basin at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of inlet/outlet pipes.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Inlet/Outlet Pipe Sediment
accumulation
Sediment filling 20% or more of the pipe. Inlet/outlet pipes clear of sediment.
Trash and debris Trash and debris accumulated in
inlet/outlet pipes (includes floatables and
non-floatables).
No trash or debris in pipes.
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NO. 5 – CATCH BASINS AND MANHOLES
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Inlet/Outlet Pipe
cont.)
Damaged inlet/outlet
pipe
Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering at the joints of the inlet/outlet
pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of the inlet/outlet pipe.
Metal Grates
Catch Basins)
Unsafe grate opening Grate with opening wider than 7/
8 inch. Grate opening meets design standards.
Trash and debris Trash and debris that is blocking more
than 20% of grate surface.
Grate free of trash and debris. footnote to
guidelines for disposal
Damaged or missing
grate
Grate missing or broken member(s) of the
grate. Any open structure requires
urgent maintenance.
Grate is in place and meets design
standards.
Manhole Cover/Lid Cover/lid not in place Cover/lid is missing or only partially in
place. Any open structure requires
urgent maintenance.
Cover/lid protects opening to structure.
Locking mechanism
not working
Mechanism cannot be opened by one
maintenance person with proper tools.
Bolts cannot be seated. Self-locking
cover/lid does not work.
Mechanism opens with proper tools.
Cover/lid difficult to
remove
One maintenance person cannot remove
cover/lid after applying 80 lbs. of lift.
Cover/lid can be removed and reinstalled
by one maintenance person.
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NO. 6 – CONVEYANCE PIPES AND DITCHES
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITIONS WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Pipes Sediment & debris
accumulation
Accumulated sediment or debris that
exceeds 20% of the diameter of the pipe.
Water flows freely through pipes.
Vegetation/root
growth in pipe
Vegetation/roots that reduce free
movement of water through pipes.
Water flows freely through pipes.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Damage to protective
coating or corrosion
Protective coating is damaged; rust or
corrosion is weakening the structural
integrity of any part of pipe.
Pipe repaired or replaced.
Damaged pipes Any dent that decreases the cross section
area of pipe by more than 20% or is
determined to have weakened structural
integrity of the pipe.
Pipe repaired or replaced.
Ditches Trash and debris Trash and debris exceeds 1 cubic foot per
1,000 square feet of ditch and slopes.
Trash and debris cleared from ditches.
Sediment
accumulation
Accumulated sediment that exceeds 20%
of the design depth.
Ditch cleaned/flushed of all sediment and
debris so that it matches design.
Noxious weeds Any noxious or nuisance vegetation which
may constitute a hazard to City personnel
or the public.
Noxious and nuisance vegetation removed
according to applicable regulations. No
danger of noxious vegetation where City
personnel or the public might normally be.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Excessive vegetation
growth
Vegetation that reduces free movement of
water through ditches.
Water flows freely through ditches.
Erosion damage to
slopes
Any erosion observed on a ditch slope. Slopes are not eroding.
Rock lining out of
place or missing (If
applicable)
One layer or less of rock exists above
native soil area 5 square feet or more, any
exposed native soil.
Replace rocks to design standards.
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NO. 7 – DEBRIS BARRIERS (E.G., TRASH RACKS)
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED.
Site Trash and debris Trash or debris plugging more than 20% of
the area of the barrier.
Barrier clear to receive capacity flow.
Sediment
accumulation
Sediment accumulation of greater than
20% of the area of the barrier
Barrier clear to receive capacity flow.
Structure Cracked, broken, or
loose pipe or structure
Structure which bars attached to is
damaged – pipe is loose or cracked or
concrete structure is cracked, broken, or
loose.
Structure barrier attached to is sound.
Bars Incorrect bar spacing Bar spacing exceeds 6 inches. Bars have at most 6 inches spacing.
Damaged or missing
bars
Bars are bent out of shape more than 3
inches.
Bars in place with no bends more than ¾
inch.
Bars are missing or entire barrier missing. Bars in place according to design.
Bars are loose and rust is causing 50%
deterioration to any part of barrier.
Repair or replace barrier to design
standards.
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NO. 8 – ENERGY DISSIPATERS
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITIONS WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED.
Site Trash and debris Trash and/or debris accumulation. Dissipater clear of trash and/or debris.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Rock Pad Missing or moved
rock
Only one layer of rock exists above native
soil in area five square feet or larger or any
exposure of native soil.
Rock pad prevents erosion.
Dispersion Trench Pipe plugged with
sediment
Accumulated sediment that exceeds 20%
of the design depth.
Pipe cleaned/flushed so that it matches
design.
Not discharging water
properly
Visual evidence of water discharging at
concentrated points along trench (normal
condition is a “sheet flow” of water along
trench).
Water discharges from feature by sheet
flow.
Perforations plugged Over 1/4 of perforations in pipe are
plugged with debris or sediment.
Perforations freely discharge flow.
Water flows out top of
distributor” catch
basin.
Water flows out of distributor catch basin
during any storm less than the design
storm.
No flow discharges from distributor catch
basin.
Receiving area over-
saturated
Water in receiving area is causing or has
potential of causing landslide problems.
No danger of landslides.
Gabions Damaged mesh Mesh of gabion broken, twisted or
deformed so structure is weakened or rock
may fall out.
Mesh is intact, no rock missing.
Corroded mesh Gabion mesh shows corrosion through
more than ¼ of its gage.
All gabion mesh capable of containing rock
and retaining designed form.
Collapsed or
deformed baskets
Gabion basket shape deformed due to any
cause.
All gabion baskets intact, structure stands
as designed.
Missing rock Any rock missing that could cause gabion
to loose structural integrity.
No rock missing.
Manhole/Chamber Worn or damaged
post, baffles or side of
chamber
Structure dissipating flow deteriorates to ½
or original size or any concentrated worn
spot exceeding one square foot which
would make structure unsound.
Structure is in no danger of failing.
Damage to wall,
frame, bottom, and/or
top slab
Cracks wider than ½-inch or any evidence
of soil entering the structure through
cracks, or maintenance inspection
personnel determines that the structure is
not structurally sound.
Manhole/chamber is sealed and
structurally sound.
Damaged pipe joints Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering the structure at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes.
No soil or water enters and no water
discharges at the joint of inlet/outlet pipes.
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NO. 11 – GROUNDS (LANDSCAPING)
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITIONS WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Site Trash and debris Any trash and debris which exceed 1 cubic
foot per 1,000 square feet (this is about
equal to the amount of trash it would take
to fill up one standard size office garbage
can). In general, there should be no visual
evidence of dumping.
Trash and debris cleared from site.
Noxious weeds Any noxious or nuisance vegetation which
may constitute a hazard to City personnel
or the public.
Noxious and nuisance vegetation removed
according to applicable regulations. No
danger of noxious vegetation where City
personnel or the public might normally be.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Excessive growth of
grass/groundcover
Grass or groundcover exceeds 18 inches
in height.
Grass or groundcover mowed to a height
no greater than 6 inches.
Trees and Shrubs Hazard tree identified Any tree or limb of a tree identified as
having a potential to fall and cause
property damage or threaten human life. A
hazard tree identified by a qualified
arborist must be removed as soon as
possible.
No hazard trees in facility.
Damaged tree or
shrub identified
Limbs or parts of trees or shrubs that are
split or broken which affect more than 25%
of the total foliage of the tree or shrub.
Trees and shrubs with less than 5% of total
foliage with split or broken limbs.
Trees or shrubs that have been blown
down or knocked over.
No blown down vegetation or knocked over
vegetation. Trees or shrubs free of injury.
Trees or shrubs which are not adequately
supported or are leaning over, causing
exposure of the roots.
Tree or shrub in place and adequately
supported; dead or diseased trees
removed.
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NO. 13 – BASIC BIOSWALE (GRASS)
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT
DEFECT OR
PROBLEM
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Site Trash and debris Any trash and/or debris accumulated on
the bioswale site.
No trash or debris on the bioswale site.
Contaminants and
pollution
Any evidence of contaminants or pollution
such as oil, gasoline, concrete slurries or
paint.
Materials removed and disposed of
according to applicable regulations. Source
control BMPs implemented if appropriate.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Swale Section Sediment
accumulation
Sediment depth exceeds 2 inches in 10%
of the swale treatment area.
No sediment deposits in grass treatment
area of the bioswale.
Sediment inhibits grass growth over 10%
of swale length.
Grass growth not inhibited by sediment.
Sediment inhibits even spreading of flow. Flow spreads evenly through swale
Erosion/scouring Eroded or scoured swale bottom due to
channelization or high flows.
No eroded or scoured areas in bioswale.
Cause of erosion or scour addressed.
Poor vegetation
coverage
Grass is sparse or bare or eroded patches
occur in more than 10% of the swale
bottom.
Swale has no bare spots and grass is thick
and healthy.
Excessive vegetation
growth
Grass excessively tall (greater than 10
inches), grass is thin or nuisance weeds
and other vegetation have taken over.
Grass is between 3 and 4 inches tall, thick
and healthy. No nuisance vegetation
present.
Excessive shade Grass growth is poor because sunlight
does not reach swale.
Healthy grass growth or swale converted
to a wet bioswale.
Constant baseflow Continuous flow through the swale, even
when it has been dry for weeks or an
eroded, muddy channel has formed in the
swale bottom.
Baseflow removed from swale by a low-
flow pea-gravel drain or bypassed around
the swale.
Standing water Water pools in the swale between storms
or does not drain freely.
Swale freely drains and there is no
standing water in swale between storms.
Channelization Flow concentrates and erodes channel
through swale.
No flow channels in swale.
Flow Spreader Concentrated flow Flow from spreader not uniformly
distributed across entire swale width.
Flows are spread evenly over entire swale
width.
Inlet/Outlet Pipe Sediment
accumulation
Sediment filling 20% or more of the pipe. Inlet/outlet pipes clear of sediment.
Trash and debris Trash and debris accumulated in
inlet/outlet pipes (includes floatables and
non-floatables).
No trash or debris in pipes.
Damaged inlet/outlet
pipe
Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering at the joints of the inlet/outlet
pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of the inlet/outlet pipe.
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NO. 23 – COALESCING PLATE OIL/WATER SEPARATOR
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT DEFECT
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Site Trash and debris Any trash or debris which impairs the
function of the facility.
Trash and debris removed from facility.
Contaminants and
pollution
Floating oil in excess of 1 inch in first
chamber, any oil in other chambers or
other contaminants of any type in any
chamber.
No contaminants present other than a
surface oil film.
Vault Treatment
Area
Sediment
accumulation in the
forebay
Sediment accumulation of 6 inches or
greater in the forebay.
No sediment in the forebay.
Discharge water not
clear
Inspection of discharge water shows
obvious signs of poor water quality –
effluent discharge from vault shows thick
visible sheen.
Repair function of plates so effluent is
clear.
Trash or debris
accumulation
Trash and debris accumulation in vault
floatables and non-floatables).
Trash and debris removed from vault.
Oil accumulation Oil accumulation that exceeds 1 inch at the
water surface in the in the coalescing plate
chamber.
No visible oil depth on water and
coalescing plates clear of oil.
Coalescing Plates Damaged Plate media broken, deformed, cracked
and/or showing signs of failure.
Replace that portion of media pack or
entire plate pack depending on severity of
failure.
Sediment
accumulation
Any sediment accumulation which
interferes with the operation of the
coalescing plates.
No sediment accumulation interfering with
the coalescing plates.
Vault Structure Damage to wall,
frame, bottom, and/or
top slab
Cracks wider than ½-inch and any
evidence of soil particles entering the
structure through the cracks, or
maintenance inspection personnel
determines that the vault is not structurally
sound.
Vault replaced or repaired to design
specifications.
Baffles damaged Baffles corroding, cracking, warping and/or
showing signs of failure as determined by
maintenance/inspection person.
Repair or replace baffles to specifications.
Ventilation Pipes Plugged ventilation
pipes
Any obstruction to the ventilation pipes. Ventilation pipes are clear.
Shutoff Valve Damaged or
inoperable shutoff
valve
Shutoff valve cannot be opened or closed. Shutoff valve operates normally.
Inlet/Outlet Pipe Sediment
accumulation
Sediment filling 20% or more of the pipe. Inlet/outlet pipes clear of sediment.
Trash and debris Trash and debris accumulated in
inlet/outlet pipes (includes floatables and
non-floatables).
No trash or debris in pipes.
Damaged inlet/outlet
pipe
Cracks wider than ½-inch at the joint of the
inlet/outlet pipes or any evidence of soil
entering at the joints of the inlet/outlet
pipes.
No cracks more than ¼-inch wide at the
joint of the inlet/outlet pipe.
Access Manhole Cover/lid not in place Cover/lid is missing or only partially in
place. Any open manhole requires
immediate maintenance.
Manhole access covered.
Locking mechanism
not working
Mechanism cannot be opened by one
maintenance person with proper tools.
Bolts cannot be seated. Self-locking
cover/lid does not work.
Mechanism opens with proper tools.
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NO. 23 – COALESCING PLATE OIL/WATER SEPARATOR
MAINTENANCE
COMPONENT DEFECT
CONDITION WHEN MAINTENANCE
IS NEEDED
RESULTS EXPECTED WHEN
MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED
Access Manhole
cont.)
Cover/lid difficult to
remove
One maintenance person cannot remove
cover/lid after applying 80 lbs of lift.
Cover/lid can be removed and reinstalled
by one maintenance person.
Ladder rungs unsafe Missing rungs, misalignment, rust, or
cracks.
Ladder meets design standards. Allows
maintenance person safe access.
Large access
doors/plate
Damaged or difficult
to open
Large access doors or plates cannot be
opened/removed using normal equipment.
Replace or repair access door so it can
opened as designed.
Gaps, doesn't cover
completely
Large access doors not flat and/or access
opening not completely covered.
Doors close flat and cover access opening
completely.
Lifting rings missing,
rusted
Lifting rings not capable of lifting weight of
door or plate.
Lifting rings sufficient to lift or remove door
or plate.
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CITY OF RENTON SURFACE WATER DESIGN MANUAL
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REFERENCE 8-A
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORT (TIR)
WORKSHEET
Part 1 PROJECT OWNER AND
PROJECT ENGINEER
Part 2 PROJECT LOCATION AND
DESCRIPTION
Project Owner _Home Depot, USA Inc__________
Phone _770-384-2543 x12543_______________
Address _2455 Paces Ferry, Rd C19________
Atlanta, GA 30339________________
Project Engineer _Daniel J Zoldak______________
Company _Lars Andersen & Associates, INC____
Phone _559-276-2790 Ext 117_______________
Project Name _Home Depot_____________
CED Permit # ________________________
Location Township _23N_______________
Range _5E________________
Section _SW1/4-17, NE1/4-19, NW1/7-20_
Site Address _901 S Grady Way__
Renon, WA 98057________
Part 3 TYPE OF PERMIT APPLICATION Part 4 OTHER REVIEWS AND PERMITS
Land Use (e.g., Subdivision / Short Subd.)
Building (e.g., M/F / Commercial / SFR)
Grading
Right-of-Way Use
Other __Site Plan Review_______________
DFW HPA
COE 404
DOE Dam Safety
FEMA Floodplain
COE Wetlands
Other ________
Shoreline
Management
Structural
Rockery/Vault/_____
ESA Section 7
Part 5 PLAN AND REPORT INFORMATION
Technical Information Report Site Improvement Plan (Engr. Plans)
Type of Drainage Review
check one):
Date (include revision
dates): 12/21/2021
Date of Final:
Full
Targeted
Simplified
Large Project
Directed
Plan Type (check
one):
Date (include revision
dates): 12/22/2021
Date of Final:
Full
Modified
Simplified
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Part 6 SWDM ADJUSTMENT APPROVALS
Type (circle one): Standard / Blanket
Description: (include conditions in TIR Section 2)
Approved Adjustment No. ______________________ Date of Approval: _______________________
Part 7 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monitoring Required: Yes / No
Start Date: _______________________
Completion Date: _______________________
Describe: _________________________________
Re: SWDM Adjustment No. ________________
Part 8 SITE COMMUNITY AND DRAINAGE BASIN
Community Plan: __City of Renton_______________________________________________________
Special District Overlays: __N/A_________________________________________________________
Drainage Basin: _Black River Basin________________________________________________
Stormwater Requirements: _Full Drainage Review__________________________________________
Part 9 ONSITE AND ADJACENT SENSITIVE AREAS
River/Stream ________________________
Lake ______________________________
Wetlands _Adjacent to SW corner of Site__
Closed Depression ____________________
Floodplain ___________________________
Other _______________________________
Steep Slope __________________________
Erosion Hazard _______________________
Landslide Hazard ______________________
Coal Mine Hazard ______________________
Seismic Hazard _______________________
Habitat Protection ______________________
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Part 10 SOILS
Soil Type
Urban________________
Slopes
0.5-25%________________
Erosion Potential
Limited__________________
High Groundwater Table (within 5 feet)
Other ________________________________
Sole Source Aquifer
Seeps/Springs
Additional Sheets Attached
Part 11 DRAINAGE DESIGN LIMITATIONS
REFERENCE
Core 2 – Offsite Analysis_________________
Sensitive/Critical Areas__________________
SEPA________________________________
LID Infeasibility________________________
Other________________________________
LIMITATION / SITE CONSTRAINT
Not exceeding existin peak flow.____________
Additional Sheets Attached
Part 12 TIR SUMMARY SHEET (provide one TIR Summary Sheet
per Threshold Discharge Area)
Threshold Discharge Area:
name or description) Project Area
Core Requirements (all 8 apply):
Discharge at Natural Location Number of Natural Discharge Locations: 2
Offsite Analysis Level: 1 / 2 / 3 dated:_____N/A_____________
Flow Control (include facility
summary sheet)
Standard: _Flow Control Structure_(x2)_______________________
or Exemption Number: ____________
On-site BMPs: _Biofiltration Basin (x3), Oil separator (x2)________
Conveyance System Spill containment located at: _TBD_________________________
Erosion and Sediment Control /
Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention
CSWPP/CESCL/ESC Site Supervisor: __TBD________________
Contact Phone: __TBD___________________
After Hours Phone: __TBD____________________
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Part 12 TIR SUMMARY SHEET (provide one TIR Summary Sheet
per Threshold Discharge Area)
Maintenance and Operation Responsibility (circle one): Private / Public
If Private, Maintenance Log Required: Yes / No
Financial Guarantees and Liability Provided: Yes / No
Water Quality (include facility
summary sheet)
Type (circle one): Basic / Sens. Lake / Enhanced Basic / Bog
or Exemption No. _______________________
Special Requirements (as applicable):
Area Specific Drainage
Requirements
Type: SDO / MDP / BP / Shared Fac. / None
Name: ________________________
Floodplain/Floodway Delineation Type (circle one): Major / Minor / Exemption / None
100-year Base Flood Elevation (or range): _______________
Datum:
Flood Protection Facilities Describe:
Source Control
commercial / industrial land use)
Describe land use: Commercial
Describe any structural controls: Oil Seperators (x2)
Oil Control High-Use Site: Yes / No
Treatment BMP: _________________________________
Maintenance Agreement: Yes / No
with whom? _____________________________________
Other Drainage Structures
Describe:
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Part 13 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM ESC REQUIREMENTS
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Clearing Limits
Cover Measures
Perimeter Protection
Traffic Area Stabilization
Sediment Retention
Surface Water Collection
Dewatering Control
Dust Control
Flow Control
Control Pollutants
Protect Existing and Proposed
BMPs/Facilities
Maintain Protective BMPs / Manage
Project
MINIMUM ESC REQUIREMENTS
AFTER CONSTRUCTION
Stabilize exposed surfaces
Remove and restore Temporary ESC Facilities
Clean and remove all silt and debris, ensure
operation of Permanent BMPs/Facilities, restore
operation of BMPs/Facilities as necessary
Flag limits of sensitive areas and open space
preservation areas
Other _______________________
Part 14 STORMWATER FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS (Note: Include Facility Summary and Sketch)
Flow Control Type/Description Water Quality Type/Description
Detention
Infiltration
Regional Facility
Shared Facility
On-site BMPs
Other
Existing flow control
Vegetated Flowpath
Wetpool
Filtration
Oil Control
Spill Control
On-site BMPs
Other
Existing separators &
biofiltration basins ________________
Part 15 EASEMENTS/TRACTS Part 16 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Drainage Easement
Covenant
Native Growth Protection Covenant
Tract
Other __Utility Easements_______________
Cast in Place Vault
Retaining Wall
Rockery > 4 High
Structural on Steep Slope
Other _______________________________
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Part 17 SIGNATURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
I, or a civil engineer under my supervision, have visited the site. Actual site conditions as observed were
incorporated into this worksheet and the attached Technical Information Report. To the best of my
knowledge the information provided here is accurate.
12/22/2021__
Signed/Date
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Terracon Consultants, Inc.21905 64th Ave. W, Suite 100 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
P (425) 771 3304 F (425) 771 3549 www.terracon.com
LETTER HEAD
September 15, 2021
The Home Depot
2455 Paces Ferry Road, C19
Atlanta, GA 30339
Attn: John R. Foy – Manager/Field Construction
P:(678) 764-2837
E:john_r_foy@homedepot.com
Re: Geotechnical Engineering Report –DRAFT Addendum Letter No. 1
Former Sam’s Club
South Grady Way and Talbot Road
Renton, WA
Terracon Project No. 81195216
Dear Mr. Foy:
This DRAFT addendum letter serves as an update to the existing geotechnical engineering report
developed by Terracon (i.e. formerly Zipper Zeman & Associates; ZZA) dated December 6, 2002
see attached). This addendum letter was developed consistent with our proposal dated July 13,
2021. Presented in this letter are the following:
Liquefaction hazard analysis results performed using current methods with previously
performed boring logs (ZZA; Terra Associates; GeoEngineers)
Considerations for adding piles to the existing building and new piles to building additions
Preliminary recommendations for downdrag loads on existing piles as a result of post-
liquefaction settlement
Preliminary lateral pile recommendations for use in LPile analyses performed by the
structural engineer to assess adequacy of existing piles
Overview of geotechnical data gaps and recommended additional analyses to support the
proposed development (see attached proposed site exploration plan)
Conceptual geologic cross sections: A-A’, B-B’, C-C’, and D-D’
Photography log from a site visit performed August 26, 2021 is also attached.
This addendum letter should be used with the attached geotechnical engineering report. Based
on review of the construction plans and drawings, the building is support by 18-inch diameter
augercast piles founded in at least 2 feet of bedrock. The augercast pile schedule is presented in
the photography log that is attached at the end of this letter. Floor slabs are supported by grade
beams with piles spaced approximately 20 feet. Each column is supported by a pile cap with two
piles. Additional single augercast piles support the grade beams for the floor slab. The allowable
pile capacity presented in the plan set is 75 tons per pile. Photos of a portion of the plan set are
included in the attached photography log.
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UPDATED SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
The existing geotechnical engineering report for the project was originally published while the
International Building Code (IBC) 1997 was the current code. Since that time, IBC 2018 has been
adopted by Washington State, which references ASCE 7-16. This new code introduces different
ground motion parameters than the previous version, including an increase in the peak ground
acceleration (PGA) which is used for liquefaction evaluations. Updated seismic design
parameters are presented in the table below:
Description Value
Site Class F
Site Latitude 47.4727
Site Longitude -122.2061
SS –Short Period Spectral Acceleration, Site Class E 2 1.431 g
S1 –1-Second Period Spectral Acceleration, Site Class E 2 0.488 g
PGA -ASCE 7, Peak Ground Acceleration2 0.609 g
FPGA –Peak Ground Acceleration Site Coefficient2 1.1
PGAM –Site-modified peak ground acceleration2 0.67
1.The IBC requires a site profile extending to a depth of 100 feet for seismic site classification. Borings were
performed to the depth range of 50 to 100 feet where blow counts were used to define the site class.
2.These values were obtained using online seismic design maps and tools provided by ATC
https://hazards.atcouncil.org/).
LIQUEFACTION
The subsurface conditions are described and presented in the geotechnical report. In general,
subsurface conditions consist of fill that includes some compacted structural fill near the surface
underlain by uncompacted fill that includes very loose to loose coal mine tailings, cinders, and
sandstone and shale fill. The uncompacted unit of fill is underlain by alluvial soil consisting of very
loose to loose sand and silty sand, very soft to soft clay, silty clay, clayey silt, silt, and peat.
Sandstone bedrock underlies the alluvial soil at depths ranging from 19 to 110 feet below the
ground surface that existed at the time the subsurface explorations were performed. The bedrock
is described as highly weathered but becomes more competent with depth.
Liquefaction was evaluated for select, full-depth borings (i.e. advanced to bedrock) from the
geotechnical report using the liquefaction triggering methods proposed by Idriss & Boulanger
2014). The borings selected for analysis were based on the boring location, depth, and available
data. In general, the liquefiable unit is observed to extend from the water table to denser alluvium
or cohesive soils. Liquefaction is assumed to occur no deeper than 60 feet bgs. The estimated
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range of liquefiable soils and the resulting free-field post-liquefaction settlement for the design
level earthquake is presented in the table below:
Locations 1
Depth Range of Liquefiable Unit
feet bgs)2
Estimated Total Settlement
inches)3
B-3 10 to 50 20
B-5 10 to 43 18
B-6 10 to 38 16
B-7 10 to 40; 55 to 60 18
B-8 10 to 28; 38 to 48 18
B-10 10 to 43; 50 to 56 26
1.Boring performed by ZZA that are presented in geotechnical engineering report.
2.Below existing ground surface (bgs) at the time of the explorations.
3.Field-field estimate.
Although the borings selected were located within the building footprint, similar magnitudes of
settlement should be expected for pavement areas. Smaller (but still significant) earthquakes
could result in less settlement than the estimated total liquefaction as a result of the design
earthquake.
Considerations for differential settlement should be made for any areas of the planned
development that are not pile supported. Over a span of 40 feet, we estimate the differential
settlement will be on the order of 1 to 9 inches (per ASCE 7-16, Table 12.13-3). The differential
settlement limit allowed by the code for preserving life safety is 4½ inches. The estimated
differential settlement exceeds the code limit; therefore, mitigation (i.e. pile support) is considered
to be necessary.
DEEP FOUNDATIONS
Conceptual Geologic Cross Sections
The existing soil borings from the geotechnical engineering report and reports from others were
used to generate conceptual geologic cross sections. The geologic cross sections are intended
to conceptually present the extent of liquefiable soils and the sandstone bedrock contact. The
cross sections can be used to evaluate pile stability with other recommendations presented in this
report addendum. The cross sections are presented at this end of this letter and will be updated
following the additional geotechnical explorations recommended herein and subsequent
addendum letter No. 2.
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Existing Pile Design and Performance Observations
As mentioned previously, the building is supported by 18-inch diameter augercast piles founded
in at least 2 feet of bedrock. These piles are designed with an allowable capacity of 75 tons. This
translates to an allowable end bearing capacity of 85 kips per ft2. A typical factor of safety of 3 is
assumed.
Based on our site visit and review of exterior walls, columns, and floor slabs, the building appears
to be in good condition with no areas of significant cracking or structural distress noted on the
exterior walls or floor slabs. We surmise that the existing pile foundation appears to be performing
well for the near 20-year old building. Given this apparent satisfactory performance, similar pile
sizes and capacities could be assumed for additional piles. However, pile installation within the
building may be limited, alternative pile methods such as segmental torque-down piles, in addition
to augercast piles, should be considered.
Pile Downdrag
The phenomenon of liquefaction can have a negative impact on pile capacity due to the induced
vertical loading from ground subsidence, or liquefaction-induced settlement. The zone of
liquefaction, as it settles, drags with it the overlying soil overburden. Rather than providing added
vertical capacity via side friction, the overlying non-liquefiable soil and liquefiable soil impart a
load on the pile. The downdrag load; however, is a function of the liquefiable zone thickness,
overburden soil thickness, and soil overburden composition. In general, the soil overburden
thickness is roughly 10 feet while the composition is relatively variable. For purposes of this
addendum letter, an average condition (thickness and composition) is assumed for estimating the
downdrag load. The table below presents a range of values that can be assumed for structural
analysis of pile capacity:
Depth Range of Liquefiable Unit
feet bgs)1,2
Estimated Downdrag Load per Pile (kips)
inches)1,2
10 to 20 18
10 to 30 33
10 to 40 50
10 to 50 68
10 to 60 85
1.For values between the ranges presented, linearly interpolate.
2.See the attached conceptual geologic cross sections for evaluation of other scenarios.
As discussed in the Geotechnical Data Gaps section, additional explorations are recommended
along the building perimeter to improve our understanding of the depth to bedrock which will
facilitate estimation of downdrag and planning of pile embedment depths. Piles terminated short
of the bedrock, or in weathered bedrock, may not achieve the recommended design capacities.
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The values presented in the table above are considered preliminary and are for planning purposes
only. These values will be updated following completion of the soil borings as part of the
recommended additional explorations and subsequent addendum letter No. 2.
LATERAL PILE LOADING
The following table lists input values for use in LPILE analyses. LPILE estimates values of kh and
E50 based on strength; however, non-default values of kh should be used where provided,
particularly for the sand strata. Since deflection or a service limit criterion will most likely control
lateral capacity design, no safety/resistance factor is included with the parameters.
Stratigraphy 1
L-Pile
Soil
Model
Depth to Bottom
of Stratum below
existing ground
surface (ft)
c (psf)2 f 2
g (pcf)
2,3 50 2 K (pci)2
No.Material
1
Fill (above
WT)
Sand
Reese)
10 0 30°120 ---25
2
Liquefiable
Zone
Liquefied
Sand
Rollins)
30 to 60 0 30°120 ------
3
Non-
Liquefiable
Alluvial Soil
Soft Clay
Matlock)
60 to 105 1,200 0 125 0.01 125
4 Sandstone
Weak
Rock ---
28,000 ---145 0.001 1,000
1.See Subsurface Profile in the geotechnical engineering report provided by ZZA for more details on
Stratigraphy.
2.Definition of Terms:
c: Cohesive intercept
f: Internal friction angle,
g: Moist unit weight
50:Non-default E50 strain
K: Horizontal modulus of subgrade reaction
3.Buoyant unit weight values should be used below water table (i.e.g less 62.4 pcf)
When piles are used in groups, the lateral capacities of the piles in the second, third, and
subsequent rows of the group should be reduced as compared to the capacity of a single,
independent pile. Guidance for applying p-multiplier factors to the p values in the p-y curves for
each row of pile foundations within a pile group are as follows:
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Front row: Pm = 0.8;
Second row: Pm = 0.4
Third and subsequent row: Pm = 0.3.
For the case of a single row of piles supporting a laterally loaded grade beam, group action for
lateral resistance of piles would need to be considered when spacing is less than three pile
diameters (measured center-to-center).
GEOTECHNICAL DATA GAPS
Bedrock Depth
Existing geotechnical engineering reports for the site include the ZZA report (attached) and
reports by GeoEngineers and Terra Associates in 1999 and 2000, respectively. Collectively, there
are 27 soil borings within 50 feet of the building; however, not all of the borings were advanced to
bedrock. Along the northwest and southwest sides of the building, where the lumber rack and
garden center expansions are proposed, respectively, additional explorations are necessary to
understand depth to bedrock variations. Therefore, full-depth soil borings that penetrate into
bedrock are recommended. The existing and proposed soil boring locations are included as an
attachment to this letter.
Floor Slab Evaluation
Per the construction plans, the design floor slab thickness is 5 inches and is underlain by a
methane barrier system. Per the recommendations in the geotechnical engineering report, the
native soils are to be overlain by 12 inches of sand/gravel fill with possible use of a woven
geotextile. Over the fill should be a methane/water vapor barrier followed by 6 inches of capillary
break. It is not known if the layering beneath the slab was constructed as recommended in the
geotechnical engineering report. Terracon proposes the following:
Perform a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of the building slab to estimate rebar
spacing, slab thickness, and presence of voids that may exist beneath the slab.
Where voids are identified, perform up to 6 cores to characterize the extent of the voids
if present)
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If voids are not detected, perform 6 cores evenly spaced across the main part of the slab
to characterize slab thickness, capillary break thickness, and presence of the methane
vapor barrier
Deliverable
The results of the soil borings, which includes updated geologic cross sections, as well as the
results of the floor slab survey, will be provided in a second addendum letter. In this letter, we
provide updated estimates of liquefaction downdrag loads and LPile parameters. These
recommendations are subject to refinement and revision pending the results of additional field
studies.
LIMITATIONS
Our analysis and opinions are based upon our understanding of the project, the geotechnical
conditions in the area, and the data obtained from our site exploration as well as those obtained
by others. Natural variations will occur between exploration point locations or due to the modifying
effects of construction or weather. The nature and extent of such variations may not become
evident until during or after construction. Terracon should be retained as the Geotechnical
Engineer, where noted in this report, to provide observation and testing services during pertinent
construction phases. If variations appear, we can provide further evaluation and supplemental
recommendations. If variations are noted in the absence of our observation and testing services
on-site, we should be immediately notified so that we can provide evaluation and supplemental
recommendations.
Our Scope of Services does not include either specifically or by implication any environmental or
biological (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria) assessment of the site or identification or prevention of
pollutants, hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner is concerned about the potential for
such contamination or pollution, other studies should be undertaken.
Our services and any correspondence or collaboration through this system are intended for the
sole benefit and exclusive use of The Home Depot for specific application to the project discussed
and are accomplished in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices
with no third-party beneficiaries intended. Any third-party access to services or correspondence
is solely for information purposes to support the services provided by Terracon to The Home
Depot. Reliance upon the services and any work product is limited to The Home Depot, and is
not intended for third parties. Any use or reliance of the provided information by third parties is
done solely at their own risk. No warranties, either express or implied, are intended or made.
Site characteristics as provided are for preliminary design purposes and not to estimate
construction costs. Any use of our report in that regard is done at the sole risk of the cost estimator
as there may be variations on the site that are not apparent in the data that could significantly
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impact construction costs. Any parties charged with estimating construction costs should seek
their own site characterization for specific purposes to obtain the specific level of detail necessary
for costing. Site safety, and cost estimating including, excavation support, and dewatering
requirements/design are the responsibility of others. If changes in the nature, design, or location
of the project are planned, our conclusions and recommendations shall not be considered valid
unless we review the changes and either verify or modify our conclusions in writing.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions
concerning this letter, or if we may be of further service in the meantime, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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Zachary L. Koehn, P.E. Dennis R. Stettler, P.E.
Project Engineer Senior Engineering Consultant
Attachments:
Exploration Site Plan (includes existing and proposed explorations)
Conceptual Geologic Cross Sections (A-A’, B-B’, C-C’, D-D’)
Photography Log
ZZA Geotechnical Engineering Report (2002)
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PHOTOGRAPHY LOG
Store front entrance from inside
From store front entrance looking toward middle of floor
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Typical perimeter wall and column
Loading dock area from inside the building
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Typical interior column. Minor slab cracking.
Slab cracking within loading dock area
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Loading dock area from outside the store
Southwest side of store
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General notes for foundations and slabs from construction plan set
Sample of augercast pile layout from construction plan set
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Augercast pile schedule from construction plan set
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