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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY
PROPOSED EAST VALLEY 34
EAST VALLEY ROAD AND
SOUTHWEST 34TH STREET
RENTON, WASHINGTON
E-6662
December 14, 1994
PREPARED FOR
TEUTSCH PARTNERS
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Earth Consultants, Inc.
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More construction problems are caused by site subsur- technical engineers who then render an opinion about
face conditions than any other factor. As troublesome as overall subsurface conditions, their likely reaction to
subsurface problems can be, their frequency and extent proposed construction activity.and appropriate founda-
have been lessened considerably in recent years, due in tion design. Even under optimal circumstances actual
large measure to programs and publications of ASFE/ conditions may differ from those inferred to exist.
The Association of Engineering Firms Practicing in because no geotechnical engineer. no matter how
the Geosciences. qualified,and no subsurface exploration program, no
The following suggestions and observations are offered matter how comprehensive,can reveal what is hidden by
to help you reduce the geotechnical-related delays. earth, rock and time. The actual interface between mate-
cost-overruns and other costly headaches that can vials may be far more gradual or abrupt than a report
occur during a construction project. indicates.Actual conditions in areas not sampled may
differ from predictions. Nothing can be done to prevent the
unanticipated, but steps can be taken to help minimize their
A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING impact. For this reason. most experienced owners retain their
REPORT IS BASED ON A UNIQUE SET geotechnical consultants through the construction stage. to iden-
tify variances, conduct additional tests which may be
OF PROJECT-SPECIFIC FACTORS needed,and to recommend solutions to problems
encountered on site.
A geotechnical engineering report is based on a subsur-
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set of project-specific factors. These typically include:
the general nature of the structure involved, its size and CAN CHANGE
configuration: the location of the structure on the site
and its orientation; physical concomitants such as Subsurface conditions may be modified by constantly-
access roads. parking lots, and underground utilities, changing natural forces. Because a geotechnical engi-
and the level of additional risk which the client assumed neering report is based on conditions which existed at
by virtue of limitations imposed upon the exploratory the time of subsurface exploration,construction decisions
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geotechnical engineer to determine how any factors adequacy may have been affected by time. Speak with the geo-
which change subsequent to the date of the report may technical consultant to learn if additional tests are
affect its recommendations. advisable before construction starts.
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ated warehouse will be built instead of an unre- determine if additional tests are necessary
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Earth Consultants Inc.
G Iltll nicI Engineers.GroloKisis&Envlronmrnial Scurnrisi5
December 14, 1994 E-6662
Teutsch Partners
2001 Western Avenue, Suite 330
Seattle, Washington 98112
Attention: John Walker
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to submit our report titled "Geotechnical Engineering Study, Proposed East
Valley 34, East Valley Road and Southwest 34th Street, Renton, Washington." This report
presents the results of our field exploration, selective laboratory tests, and engineering
analyses. The purpose and scope of our study was outlined in our proposal dated
September 9, 1994.
In general, our study indicates that the site is underlain by loose to medium dense alluvial
soils. The alluvial soils consist of silty sand and silt. A compressible layer of organic soil was
also encountered five to eight and one-half feet below the existing ground surface.
Based on the encountered conditions, and the results of our analyses, it is our opinion that
the site can be developed generally as planned. The proposed building(s) can be supported
by conventional spread footings bearing on at least two feet of structural fill provided that a
successful preload program has been completed. Slab-on-grade floors may be supported
directly on the proposed dock-high fill.
We appreciate the opportunity to have been of service to you during this initial phase of
project development, and we look forward to working with you in future phases. If you have
any questions, or if we can be of further assistance, please call.
Respectfully submitted,
EA 'ONSULTANTS, INC.
ob S. Levinson, P.E.
Principal J61RSLlkM
1805 136th Place N.E., Suite 201, Bellevue, Washington 98005
Bellevue (206)643 3780 Seattle(206)4641584 FAX (206) 746 0860 Tacoma(206) 272 6608
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General . . . 1
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Proiect Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SITE CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Subsurface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
. . . . . . . . . .
Groundwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Laboratory Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Site Preparation and General Earthwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preload Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dock-High Retaininq Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Slab-on-Grade Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seismic Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Excavations and Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Site Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Utility Support and Backfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pavement Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Field Exploration
Appendix B Laboratory Test Results
ILLUSTRATIONS
Plate 1 Vicinity Map
Plate 2 Boring Location Plan
Plate 3 Settlement Monitor Detail
Plate 4 Typical Footing Subdrain Detail
Plate 5 Utility Trench Backfill
Plate Al Legend
Plates A2 through A7 Boring Logs
Plate B1 Grain Size Analyses
Plate B2 Atterberg Limits Test Data
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INTRODUCTION
General
This report presents the results of the geotechnical engineering study completed by Earth
Consultants, Inc. (ECI) for the proposed dock-high building(s) to be located at East Valley
Road and Southwest 34th Street in Renton, Washington. The general location of the site is
shown on the Vicinity Map, Plate 1 . The purpose of this study was to explore the subsurface
conditions at the site and based on the conditions encountered to develop geotechnical
recommendations for the proposed site development.
Project Description
At the time our study was performed, the site, building locations, and our exploratory
locations were approximately as shown on the Boring Location Plan, Plate 2.
We understand that there are currently two options for site development. Option "A"
proposes a 143,000 square foot dock-high warehouse building. Option "B" proposes two
dock-high warehouse buildings. The southern building (Building 'A') is to contain 60,770
square feet and the northern building (Building 'B') is contain 45,400 square feet. In either
option, three and one-half to four feet of fill will be required to achieve dock-high building
grades. We anticipate that the building(s) will be of concrete tilt-up panel construction.
Structural loading is anticipated to fall within the following ranges, including maximum dead
plus live loads:
• Wall loads 3 to 4 kips per linear foot
• Column loads 75 to 125 kips
• Slab loads 250 pounds per square foot (psf)
If any of the above design criteria are incorrect or change, we should be consulted to review
the recommendations contained in this report. In any case, ECI should be retained to perform
a general review of the final design.
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SITE CONDITIONS
Surface
The subject site is located in the northwest corner of the intersection of East Valley Road and
Southwest 34th Street in Renton, Washington (see Plate 1 , Vicinity Map). At the time of our
exploration, the site was bordered by warehouse buildings to the north and west, Southwest
34th Street to the south, and East Valley Road to the east.
The site is approximately rectangular in shape and vegetated with grasses. The topography
of the site is generally flat. The mean elevation of the site is approximately Elevation 15.0.
Subsurface
The site was explored by drilling two borings at the approximate locations shown on Plate 2.
Please refer to the Boring Logs, Plates A2 through A7, for a more detailed description of the
conditions encountered at each location explored. A description of the field exploration
methods is included in Appendix A. The following is a generalized description of the
subsurface conditions encountered.
Our borings encountered five to six feet of fill consisting of poorly graded sand with silt and
gravel (Unified Classification SP-SM). At approximately five feet below the existing ground
surface, Boring B-1 encountered two feet of organic silt (OH) overlying one and one-half feet
of peat (PT). At approximately six feet below the existing ground surface, Boring B-2
encountered one foot of organic silt overlying six inches of peat. The peats had a moisture
content in the range of 155.8 to 207.4 percent.
The organic soils were found to overlie silty sand (SM) with occasional layers of silt and clay
(ML and CL) to the maximum depth explored of forty-one and one-half (41 .5) feet.
Groundwater
Groundwater was encountered approximately five feet below the existing ground surface in
both borings. Groundwater conditions are not static; thus, one may expect fluctuations in the
water level and magnitude of seepage depending on the season, amount of rainfall, surface
water runoff, and other factors. Generally, the water level is higher and the seepage rate is
greater in the wetter winter months (typically October through May).
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Laboratory Testing
Laboratory tests were conducted on several representative soil samples to verify or modify
the field soil classification and to evaluate the general physical properties and engineering
characteristics of the soil encountered. Visual field classifications were supplemented by grain
size analyses and Atterberg Limits tests on representative soil samples. Moisture content
tests were performed on all samples. The results of laboratory tests performed on specific
samples are provided either at the appropriate sample depth on the individual boring logs or
on a separate data sheet contained in Appendix B. It is important to note that these test
results may not accurately represent the overall in-situ soil conditions. Our geotechnical
recommendations are based on our interpretation of these test results and their use in guiding
our engineering judgement. ECI cannot be responsible for the interpretation of these data by
others.
In accordance with our Standard Fee Schedule and General Conditions, the soil samples for
this project will be discarded after a period of fifteen days following completion of this report,
unless we are otherwise directed in writing.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General
Based on the results of our study, it is our opinion that the proposed buildings for Option "A"
or Option "B" may be supported by conventional spread footings bearing on at least two feet
of structural fill provided that a successful preload program has been completed. We
anticipate that overexcavations may not be necessary at perimeter footing locations, if at least
two feet of competent existing fill exists below the footings. The floor slab can be supported
directly on the dock-high fill.
Structural fills in the building areas should be placed as early in the construction schedule as
possible to induce anticipated settlements prior to building construction. The preload should
be brought to finished floor elevation to compensate for anticipated settlements. Settlement
markers must be placed prior to fill placement to allow for monitoring of settlements during
fill placement and during the pre-loading period. We estimate that settlements should be
realized approximately four to six weeks after placement of the fills.
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The purpose of the preload program is to reduce the amount of estimated post-construction
settlement from the weight of the fills and static building loads. Settlements on the order of
two to four inches due to the weight of the fills and buildings loads are anticipated. Buildings
constructed after the primary settlements induced by the preload fills have stabilized may
experience total post-construction settlements of one to one and one-half inches. Differential
settlements may be in the range of one inch; if this amount of settlement cannot be tolerated,
a two foot high surcharge fill should be used.
This report has been prepared for specific application to this project only and in a manner
consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by other members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this area for the exclusive use of the
Teutsch Partners and their representatives. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made. This
report, in its entirety, should be included in the project contract documents for the information
of the contractor.
Site Preparation and General Earthwork
Construction areas should be stripped and cleared of all organic matter and any other
deleterious material. Stripped organic materials should not be mixed with any soils to be used
as structural fill.
Following the clearing procedures the earthwork operations can commence to provide the
design grades. Surfaces where fill, foundations or pavements are to be placed should be firm
and stable, or compacted to a competent non-yielding condition. These areas should be
observed by a representative of ECI to ensure adequate bearing conditions are available. Soil
in any loose or soft areas, if recompacted and still excessively yielding, should be
overexcavated and replaced with structural fill to a depth that will provide a stable base.
It is our current understanding that there are no abandoned utilities on-site; however, if utility
pipes are encountered during construction, they should be plugged or removed so that they
do not provide a conduit for water and cause soil saturation and stability problems.
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Structural fill is defined as any compacted fill placed under buildings, slabs, pavements, or any
other load-bearing areas. Structural fill should be placed in horizontal lifts not exceeding
twelve 0 2) inches in loose thickness and compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of its
laboratory maximum dry density determined in accordance with ASTM Test Designation D-
1557-78 (Modified Proctor). The fill materials should be placed at or near the optimum
moisture content. Fill under slabs-on-grade, pavements and walks should also be placed in
horizontal lifts and compacted to 90 percent of maximum density except for the top twelve
02) inches which should be compacted to 95 percent of maximum density.
Structural fill to be placed in wet weather should consist of granular material with a maximum
size of three inches and no more than five percent fines passing the No. 200 sieve, based on
the 3/4-inch fraction. During dry weather, most compactible non-organic soil can be used as
structural fill. It is recommended that a sample of any structural fill planned for on site use
be submitted to us for approval prior to import.
Laboratory tests of the existing fill soils indicate moisture contents in the range of seven to
nine percent. In our opinion most of these soils should be useable as structural fill provided
that the moisture content does not increase from present levels.
Preload Program
We estimate that settlements induced by the dock-high fill and building loads will be on the
order of two to four inches. As indicated earlier in this report, it is our opinion that this
settlement cannot be tolerated; therefore, we recommend the building area be subjected to
a preload program. The purpose of the preload program is to reduce the amount of estimated
post-construction settlement from the weight of the fills and the static building loads.
The dock-high fill should be brought to finished floor elevation to compensate for the expected
settlement. Settlements should be realized approximately four to six weeks after placement
of the fills. If settlements are less than expected, minor grading to remove the excess
will be required. Conversely, if settlements are larger than expected, additional fill can be
added at that time. Also, if settlements are larger than expected, soil conditions may be
worse than anticipated, and additional measures may be required.
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The preload fill should extend a minimum of five feet beyond the building footprint. The
preload fill should be extended a minimum of twenty (20) feet outside the building footprint
in areas where additions may be planned. This extended preload would be necessary to
reduce the possibility of settlement of the then-existing buildings from future buildings or
surcharge loads. The side slopes of the fill should not be inclined any steeper than 1 :1
(Horizontal:Vertical).
Fill for landscaping purposes should not be placed near the buildings. Additional fill could
induce further settlements after the buildings are constructed. If such fill is planned, the
preload should be extended to five feet beyond the planned landscape fill, or a lightweight fill,
such as "hog fuel" should be used.
As mentioned earlier,after preloading, post-construction differential settlements are estimated
to be approximately one inch. If these building settlements are not acceptable, additional fill
should be placed on the preload fill as a surcharge to induce this settlement prior to
construction. Specific recommendations for a surcharge program will be provided upon
request.
As the purpose of the preload program is to induce settlement, it is necessary to monitor the
magnitude and rate of induced settlement. The settlement monitoring program includes
installing settlement monitors on the existing site subgrade before any fill is placed, monitoring
them through completion of fill placement, and continuing the monitoring until settlements
cease or the remaining anticipated settlements are considered within the tolerable limits of the
buildings. More specific details of this program are presented below:
• Settlement markers should be placed on the native subgrade of each building pad
before fill is placed. If Option "A" is pursued, at least eight settlement markers
should be installed within the building footprint. If Option "B" is pursued, at least
five settlement markers should be installed within each building footprint. ECI can
supply and install these markers. (A typical detail is provided on Plate 3).
• A baseline reading is obtained on each marker and is referenced to a temporary
benchmark located on a feature that will be unaffected by the fill-induced
settlements.
• The fills are then placed. Settlement readings are taken at relatively short intervals
during this process, since this phase generates relatively large and rapid settlement.
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• Once the fill operation is complete, readings are obtained on a periodic basis,
typically weekly, until the settlement ceases or the remaining anticipated
settlements are judged by the geotechnical engineer to be within the tolerable limits
of the structures.
• Each set of settlement readings are plotted graphically against time to determine
the magnitude and rate of settlement, and are matched against the predicted
magnitudes and rates to verify the accuracy of earlier estimates and to make any
appropriate modifications.
ECI should be retained to acquire the settlement readings. If the settlement readings are
obtained by another organization, the measurements should be provided to us as quickly after
their acquisition as possible for plotting and interpretation. This will help avoid any
misinterpretation or misunderstanding regarding the success of the preload program.
Foundations
Based on the results of our study, preliminary design criteria, and assuming compliance with
the preceding Site Preparation and Grading section, it is our opinion that the proposed
buildings for Option "A" or Option "B" may be supported by conventional spread footings
bearing on at least two feet of structural fill provided that a successful preload program has
been completed. We anticipate that overexcavations may not be necessary at perimeter
footing locations, if at least two feet of existing competent granular fill exists below the
perimeter footings. Depending upon the condition of the foundation soils, recompaction or
overexcavation may be required. Structural fill, if placed under footings, should extend
outward from the edge of the footings a minimum distance equal to one half the depth of the
structural fill.
Foundations may be designed for an allowable bearing capacity of three thousand (3,000)
pounds per square foot (psf). Loading of this magnitude would have a theoretical factor of
safety in excess of three against an actual shear (bearing capacity) failure. A one-third
increase in the above allowable soil-bearing values can be used when considering short-term
transitory wind or seismic loads.
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Exterior foundation elements should be placed a minimum depth of eighteen (18) inches below
final exterior grade. Interior spread foundations can be placed at a minimum depth of twelve
(12) inches below the top of slab, except in unheated areas, where interior foundation
elements should be founded at a minimum depth of eighteen (18) inches. Continuous and
individual spread footings should have minimum widths of eighteen (18) and twenty-four (24)
inches, respectively.
Lateral loads may be resisted by friction between the foundations and the supporting native
or compacted fill subgrade and by passive earth pressure on the buried portions of the
foundations. The foundations must be poured "neat" against the adjacent soil or the
foundation excavation must be backfilled with structural fill. The following passive pressure
and friction values include a factor of safety of 1 .5:
• Passive pressure = 350 pcf equivalent fluid weight
• Coefficient of friction = 0.40
Footing excavations should be observed by a representative of ECI, prior to placing forms or
rebar, to verify that exposed soil conditions are as anticipated in this report.
Dock-High Retaining Walls
Dock-high retaining walls will be constructed along portions of the perimeter of the building.
They should be designed to resist lateral earth pressures imposed by an equivalent fluid with
a unit weight of thirty-five (35) pcf if they are allowed to rotate 0.002 times the height of the
wall. If walls art prevented from rotating, we recommend that they be designed to resist
lateral loads of fifty (50) pcf. These values are based on horizontal backfill and that
surcharges due to hydrostatic pressures, traffic, structural loads or other surcharge loads will
not act on the wall. If such surcharges are to apply, they should be added to the above
design lateral pressure.
Slab-on-Grade Floors
Slab-on-grade floors may be supported on the dock-high structural fill. Any disturbed
subgrade soil must either be recompacted to a non-yielding condition or replaced with
structural fill. Slab-on-grade floors should be designed by the structural engineer based on the
anticipated loading and the subgrade support characteristics. A modulus of vertical subgrade
reaction of three hundred (300) pounds per cubic inch (pci) may be used for design.
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The floor slab should be structurally separated from columns or walls so that possible future
differential settlement will not be reflected in the form of warped or cracked floor slabs.
A capillary break, if used, should consist of a minimum of four inches of free-draining sand
or gravel. In areas where slab moisture is undesirable, a vapor barrier such as a 6-mil plastic
membrane should be placed beneath the slab. Two inches of damp sand should be placed
over the membrane for protection during construction and to aid in curing of the concrete.
Seismic Design Considerations
The Puget Lowland is classified as a Seismic Zone 3 by the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The
largest earthquakes in the Puget Lowland are widespread and have been subcrustal events,
ranging in depth from thirty (30) to fifty-five (55) miles. Such deep events have exhibited no
surface faulting.
The UBC Earthquake regulations contain a static force procedure and a dynamic force
procedure for design base shear calculations. Based on the encountered soil conditions, it is
our opinion that site coefficient of S = 1 .5 should be used for the static force procedure as
outlined in Section 2334 of the 1991 UBC. For the dynamic force procedure outlined in
section 2335 of the 1991 UBC, the curve for Medium Stiff Clays and Sands (Soil Type 3)
should be used for Figure 23-3, Normalized Response Spectra Shapes.
Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which soils lose all shear strength for short periods of time
during an earthquake. Groundshaking of sufficient duration results in the loss of grain to grain
contact and rapid increase in pore water pressure, causing the soil to behave as a fluid. To
have a potential for liquefaction, a soil must be cohesionless with a grain size distribution of
a specified range (generally sands and silt); it must be loose to medium dense; it must be
below the groundwater table; and it must be subject to sufficient magnitude and duration of
groundshaking. The effects of liquefaction may be large total settlement and/or differential
settlement for structures founded in the liquefying soils.
It is our opinion the potential for widespread liquefaction over the site during a seismic event
is low to moderate. Isolated areas may be subject to liquefaction; however, the effect on the
planned buildings are anticipated to be minimal provided the recommendations contained in
this report are followed. We estimate liquefaction induced settlement would be in the range
of the post-construction settlements discussed earlier.
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Excavations and Slopes
Excavation slopes should, in no case, be greater than the limits specified in local, state and
federal safety regulations. Based on the information obtained from our field exploration and
laboratory testing, the site soils expected to be encountered in excavations would be classified
as Type C by OSHA, and as such, temporary cuts greater than four feet in height should be
sloped at an inclination no steeper than 1 .51-1:1 V. If slopes of this inclination, or flatter, cannot
be constructed, temporary shoring may be necessary. This shoring will help protect against
slope or excavation collapse, and will provide protection to workmen in the excavation. If
temporary shoring is required, we will be available to provide shoring design criteria, if
requested.
All permanent slopes should be inclined no steeper than 21-1:1 V. If this inclination cannot be
maintained, this office should be contacted to review the design and construction criteria. We
also recommend that all cut slopes be examined by Earth Consultants, Inc. during excavation
to verify that conditions are as anticipated. Supplementary recommendations can then be
developed, if needed, to improve the stability, including flattening of slopes or installation of
drainage. In any case, water should not be allowed to flow uncontrolled over the top of any
slopes.
The above information has been provided solely as a service to our client. Under no
circumstances should this information be interpreted to mean that ECI is assuming
responsibility for construction site safety or the Contractor's activities; such responsibility is
not being implied and should not be inferred.
Site Drainage
Groundwater was encountered in our borings approximately five feet below the existing
ground surface. It does not appear that groundwater levels will present construction related
problems during foundation excavations. However, if groundwater seepage is encountered
in foundation excavations during construction, the bottom of the excavation should be sloped
to one or more shallow sump pits. The collected water can then be pumped from these pits
to a positive an permanent discharge, such as a nearby storm drain. Depending on the
magnitude of such seepage, it may also be necessary to interconnect the sump pits by a
system of connector trenches.
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The construction area should be graded such that surface water is directed off the site. Water
must not be allowed to stand in any area where buildings, slabs or pavements are to be
constructed. During construction, loose surfaces should be sealed at night by compacting the
surface to reduce the potential for moisture infiltration into the soils.
Final site grades must allow for drainage away from foundations. The ground should be
sloped at a gradient of three percent for a distance of at least ten feet away from the
structures in landscape areas. The gradient can be reduced to two percent in paved areas.
Footing drains should be installed around the building perimeter where the slab is at or below
outside grade. Footing drains are not required for the dock-high portion of the building. The
drains should be installed just below the invert of the footings, with a gradient sufficient to
initiate flow. A typical detail is provided on Plate 4.
Under no circumstances should roof downspout drain lines be connected to the footing drain
system. All roof downspouts must be separately tightlined to discharge. Sufficient cleanouts
should be installed at strategic locations to allow for periodic maintenance of the footing drain
and downspout tightline systems.
Utility Support and Backfill
The site soils should provide adequate support for utilities located above the groundwater
table. As previously discussed, groundwater water was encountered in our borings five feet
below the existing site grades. The soils below the groundwater table may not provide
suitable utility support due to the loose or organic condition of the soil and the effect of the
groundwater de-stabilizing the trench bottom as the trench is excavated. If utilities are
located below the groundwater table, remedial measures such as dewatering, using steel
sheets to create a groundwater barrier, and or placement of quarry spalls may be necessary.
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Utility trench backfill is a major concern in reducing the potential for settlement along utility
alignments, particularly in pavement areas. It is important that each section of utility line be
adequately supported in the bedding material. The material should be hand tamped to ensure
support is provided around the pipe haunches. Fill should be carefully placed and hand
tamped to about twelve (12) inches above the crown of the pipe before any heavy
compaction equipment is brought into use. The remainder of the trench backfill should be
placed in lifts having a loose thickness of less than twelve (12) inches. A typical trench
backfill section and compaction requirements for load supporting and non-load supporting
areas is presented on Plate 5.
As indicated earlier, existing fill soils expected to be encountered in relatively shallow utility
excavations should be useable for structural fill in their present condition.
Pavement Areas
The adequacy of site pavements is related in part to the condition of the underlying subgrade.
To provide a properly prepared subgrade for pavements, the subgrade should be treated and
prepared as described in the Site Preparation section of this report. This means at least the
top twelve (12) inches of the subgrade should be compacted to 95 percent of the maximum
dry density (per ASTM D-1557-78). It is possible that some localized areas of soft, wet or
unstable subgrade may still exist after this process. Therefore, a greater thickness of
structural fill or crushed rock may be needed to stabilize these localized areas.
The following pavement sections are recommended for lightly-loaded areas, such as parking
and driveway areas:
• Two inches of Asphalt Concrete (AC) over four inches of Crushed Rock Base (CRB)
material, or
• Two inches of AC over three inches of Asphalt Treated Base (ATB) material.
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Heavier truck-traffic areas will require thicker sections depending upon site usage, pavement
life and site traffic. Specific truck traffic volumes were not provided. A specific pavement
section can be provided based on actual traffic volumes. However, for heavy traffic areas,
as a general rule, the following pavement sections may be considered:
• Three inches of AC over six inches of CRB, or
• Three inches of AC over four and one-half inches of ATB.
Asphalt Concrete (AC), Asphalt Treated Base (ATB), and Crushed Rock Base (CRB) materials
should conform to WSDOT specifications. All rock base should be compacted to at least 95
percent of the ASTM D-1557-78 laboratory test standard. A class "B" mix is suggested for
Asphalt Concrete. It should be noted that the pavement sections for lightly loaded areas
assume no truck traffic.
LIMITATIONS
Our recommendations and conclusions are based on the site materials observed, selective
laboratory testing and engineering analyses, the design information provided to us and our
experience and engineering judgement. The conclusions and recommendations are
professional opinions derived in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by other members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in
this area. No warranty is expressed or implied.
The recommendations submitted in this report are based upon the data obtained from the
borings. Soil and groundwater conditions between borings may vary from those encountered.
The nature and extent of variations between our exploratory locations may not become
evident until construction. If variations do appear, ECI should be requested to reevaluate the
recommendations of this report and to modify or verify them in writing prior to proceeding
with the construction.
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Additional Services
This office will be available to provide consultation services relating to review of the final
design and specifications to verify that our recommendations have been properly interpreted
an implemented in the approved construction plans and specifications.
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ECI should also be retained to provide geotechnical services during construction. This is to
observe compliance with the design concepts,specifications or recommendations and to allow
design changes in the event subsurface conditions differ from those anticipated prior to the
start of construction. It should be noted that it is generally in the best interests of the
owner/client to maintain the same Geotechnical Engineer during construction in order to obtain
the project objective, with optimum quality control.
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PRELIM. SITE PLAN PRELIM. SITE PLAN
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Boring Location Plan
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1) Base consists of 3/4 inch thick, 2 foot by 2 foot plywood with center drilled
5/8 inch diameter hole.
2) Bedding material, if required, should consist of Traction Sand.
3) Marker rod is 1/2 inch diameter steel rod threaded at both ends.
4) Marker rod is attached to base by nut and washer on each side of base.
5) Protective sleeve surrounding marker rod should consist of 2 inch diameter
plastic tubing. Sleeve Is NOT attached to rod or base.
6) Additional sections of steel rod can be connected with threaded couplings.
7) Additional sections of plastic sleeve can be connected with press-fit plastic
couplings.
8) Steel marker rod should extend at least 6 Inches above top of plastic
sleeve.
9) Marker should extend at least 2 feet above top of fill surface.
1 TYPICAL SETTLEMENT MARKER DETAIL
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Surface seal; native soil or other low permeability material.
Fine aggregate for Portland Cement Concrete; Section 9-03.1(2) of the
WSDOT Specifications.
ODrain pipe; perforated or slotted rigid PVC pipe laid with perforations or
slots facing down;tight jointed; with a positive gradient. Do not use flexible
corrugated plastic pipe. Do not tie building downspout drains into footing
lines. Wrap with Mirafi 140 Filter Fabric or equivalent.
1,, 1 TYPICAL FOOTING SUBDRAIN DETAIL
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Backfill; Compacted On-Site Soil or Imported Select Fill
Material as Described in the Site Preparation of the General
Earthwork Section of the Attached Report Text.
95 Minimum Percentage of Maximum Laboratory Dry Density as
Determined by ASTM Test Method D 1557-78 (Modified Proctor),
Unless Otherwise Specified in the Attached Report Text.
Bedding Material; Material Type Depends on Type of Pipe and
°a0 o8p Laying Conditions. Bedding Should Conform to the Manufacturers
Recommendations for the Type of Pipe Selected.
TYPICAL UTILITY TRENCH FILL
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APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATION
E-6662
Our field exploration was performed on November 30, 1994. Subsurface conditions at the
site were explored by drilling two borings, each to a depth of forty-one and one-half (41 .5)
feet below the existing grade. The borings were advanced with a truck mounted, hollow stem
auger drill rig.
Approximate boring locations were determined by taping from existing site landmarks. The
locations of the borings should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the
method used. These approximate locations are shown on the Boring Location Plan, Plate 2.
The field exploration was continuously monitored by a geotechnical engineer from our firm
who classified the soils encountered and maintained a log of each boring, obtained
representative samples, measured groundwater levels, and observed pertinent site features.
In each boring, Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were performed at selected intervals in
general accordance with ASTM Test Designation D-1586. The split spoon samples were
driven with a one hundred forty (140) pound hammer freely falling thirty (30) inches. The
number of blows required to drive the last twelve (12) inches of penetration are called the "N-
value". This value helps to characterize the site soils and is used in our engineering analyses.
Representative soil samples were placed in closed containers and returned to our laboratory
for further examination and testing. All samples were visually classified in accordance with
the Unified Soil Classification System which is presented on Plate Al, Legend. The Boring
Logs are presented on Plates A2 through A7.
The final logs represent our interpretations of the field logs and the results of the laboratory
examination and tests of field samples. The stratification lines on the logs represent the
approximate boundaries between soil types. In actuality, the transitions may be more gradual.
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MAJOR DIVISIONS GRAPH LETTER SYMBOL SYMBOL TYPICAL DESCRIPTION
Gravel u � GW Well-Graded Gravels, Gravel-Sand
And Clean Gravels ko Q 0 Q 9W Mixtures, Little Or No Fines
Gravelly (little or no fines) 4)♦ 41►
Coarse Soils GP Poorly-Graded Gravels.Gravel-
Grained x ( gp Sand Mixtures, Little Or No Fines
Soils More Than
GM Silty Gravels,Gravel-Sand-
50% Coarse Gravels With gm Silt Mixtures
Fraction Fines
(appreciable
Retained On amount of fines) GC Clayey Gravels,Gravel-Sand-
No. 4 Sieve gC Clay Mixtures
Sand e^ SW Well-Graded Sands, Gravelly
And Clean Sand 0 0 0^ 0 0 SW Sands, Little Or No Fines
Sand (little or no fines) ..
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Soils a?a+: SP Poorly-Graded Sands, Gravelly
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Larger Than More Than
200 Sieve
Size 50% Coarse SM Silty Sands Sand-Silt Mixtures
Size Fraction Sands With Sm
Fines(appreciable
Passing No.4 amount of fines)
Sieve V SC SC Clayey Sands, Sand-Clay Mixtures
ML Inorganic Silts 3 Very Fine Sands,Rock F106r,Silty-
m) Clayey Fine Sands;Clayey Silts w/Slight Plasticity
Fine Silts Liquid Limit CL Inorganic Clays Of Low To Medium Plasticity,
Grained And Less Than 50 CI Gravelly Clays, Sandy Clays, Silty Clays. Lean
Soils Clays
I I I I I OIL Organic Silts And organic
I I I I I OI Silty Clays Of Low Plasticity
More Than MH Inorganic Silts, Micaceous Or Diatomaceous Fire
mil Sand Or Silty Soils
50% Material Silts
Smaller Than And Liquid Limit CH Inorganic Clays Of High
No.200 Sieve Clays Greater Than 50 Ch Plasticity, Fat Clays
Size
I OH Oh MediumOrganic Clays Of
Plast c ty, Organic Sil To High
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`- pT Peat, Humus, Swamp Soils
Highly Organic Soils r �(r, Itr It Pt With High Organic Contents
Topsoil 'y y y y y Humus And Duff Layer
Filllam Hlyhly Variable Constituents
The discussion in the text of this report is necessary for a proper understanding of the nature
of the material presented in the attached logs.
DUAL SYMBOLS are used to Indicate borderline soil clasaificatlon.
C TORVANE READING,tsf I 2'O.D. SPLIT SPOON SAMPLER
qu PENETROMETER READING,tsf
W MOISTURE, %dry weight 24'I.D. RING OR SHELBY TUBE SAMPLER
P SAMPLER PUSHED
' SAMPLE NOT RECOVERED i WATER OBSERVATION WELL
poi DRY DENSITY,lbs. per cubic ft.
LL LIQUID LIMIT,% s DEPTH OF ENCOUNTERED GROUNDWATER
PI PLASTIC INDEX DURING EXCAVATION
2 SUBSEQUENT GROUNDWATER LEVEL W/DATE
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Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6662 JB 11 30 94 11 30 94 13-1
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Associated Drilling HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
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207.4 3 u u 8
92.0 ML Gray SILT,loose,wet
9 -contains approximately 10%fiberous organics
10 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND,medium dense,water bearing
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Subsurface conditions depicted represent our observations at the time and location of this exploratory hole,modified by engineering tests,
analysis and judgment. They are not necessarily representative of other times and locations.We cannot accept responsibility for the use or
interpretation by others of information presented on this log.
Boring Log
Project Name: Sheet of
East Valley 34 2 3
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Baring No.:
6662 JB 11 30 94 11 30 94 B-1
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Associated Drilling HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
f 15.2' ❑ Monitoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
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Subsurface conditions depicted represent our observations at the time and location of this exploratory hole,modified by engineering tests,
analysis and judgment. They are not necessarily representative of other times and locations.We cannot accept responsibility for the use or
interpretation by others of information presented on this log,
Boring Log
Project Name: Sheet of
East Valley 34 3 3
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6W2 JB 11 30 94 11 30 94 B-1
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Associated Drilling HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
f 15.2' ❑ Monitoing Well ❑ Plezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
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analysis and judgment. They are not necessarily representative of other times and locations.We cannot accept responsibility for the use or
interpretation by others of information presented on this log.
Boring Log
Project Name: Sheet of
East Valley 34 1 3
Job No. Logged by. Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6662 JB 11 30 94 11 30 94 B-2
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Associated Drilling HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
f 14.8' ❑ Monitoin Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
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WD=77.4p0f — — 7 PT Dark brown fiberous PEAT,soft,wet
DD=30.3pcf 155.8 MIL Gray SILT,loose,wet
t WD=85.2pcf 8 contains approximately 10%fiberous organics
DD=39.5pcf 115.4
9 SM Gray silty fine SAND,loose,water bearing
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analysis and judgment. They are not necessarily representative of other times and locations.We cannot accept responsibility for the use or
Interpretation by others of information presented on this log.
Boring Log
Project Name: Sheet of
East Valley 34 2 3
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6662 JB 17 30 94 11 30 94 B-2
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Associated Drilling HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: We Completion:
f 14.8' ❑ Monitoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonits
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38.0 7 21 ML Gray SILT,loose,wet
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30 CL Gray lean CLAY,very soft,wet
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analysis and judgment They are not necessarily representative of other times and locations.We cannot accept responsibility for the use or
interpretation by others of information presented on this log.
Boring Log
Project Name: Sheet of
East Valley 34 3 3
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6662 JB 11 30 94 11 30 94 B-2
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Associated Drilling HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
f 14.8' ❑ Monitoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
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feet during drilling. Boring backfilled with cuttings and bentonite.
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Subsurface conditions depicted represent our observations at the time and location of this exploratory hole,modified by engineering tests,
analysis and judgment. They are not necessarily representative of other times and locations.We cannot accept responsibility for the use or
interpretation by others of information presented on this log.
APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
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