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Opus Northwest LLC D200 - 112th Avenue NE, Suite 205 996Bellevue, Washington 98004SION
Attention: Harry DeMarre
Subject: Springbrook Corporate Center
Renton, Washington
Reference: Earth Consultants, Inc.
Geotechnical Engineering Study
E-6754, April 14, 1995
Dear Harry:
In accordance with your request, we have reviewed the referenced report with respect to the
proposed design changes discussed in your letter dated March 11 , 1996. It is our
understanding that the earthwork construction would occur in the late spring or summer. Our
comments and recommendations for the suggested slab-on-grade, building footings and
paving design changes follow.
Slab-on-Grade
The proposed change includes deleting the surcharge requirement and providing a twelve inch
thick subgrade of cement treated on-site soil (approximately 3 percent Type 1-II cement). In
our opinion, this design change is acceptable, provided the fills placed to raise grades are
allowed to settle prior to construction of the building. The settlement of the pad should be
monitored as discussed in the referenced report. The estimated post-construction settlements
discussed: or, page four of ci ne refei ended, rcpoit (2 inches total and 1 .5 inches differentia!,
would apply in this case.
Building Footings
The proposed change consists of overexcavating the footings two feet wide by two feet deep
with on-site soil treated with Type 1-II cement at 7 percent. In our opinion, this design change
is acceptable provided the width of the overexcavation is a minimum of six inches outside the
edges of the foundations.
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Pavin g
The proposed change consists of using on-site soil treated with Type 1-11 cement at 7 percent
for an eight inch depth for the pavement subgrade in lieu of the twelve inches of granular
structural fill recommended in the referenced report. The pavement section would then
consist of 1 .5 inches of asphalt. Based on our experience on similar projects, the cement
treatment option would provide similar subgrade support for pavements as the recommended
twelve inches of granular fill.
The opportunity to be of service to you is appreciated. If you have any questions, or need
additional information, please call.
Sincerely,
EARTH CONSULTANTS, INC.
Kyle R. Campbell, P.E.
Manager of Geotechnical Services
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
RAYMOND AVENUE SOUTHWEST
AND SOUTHWEST 19TH STREET
RENTON, WASHINGTON
E-6754
April 14, 1995
PREPARED FOR
WINMAR PROPERTIES
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Earth Consultants, Inc.
1805 - 136th Place Northeast, Suite 201
Bellevue, Washington 98005
(206) 643-3780
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ABOUT YOUR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT
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 helpearth, rock and time. The actual interface between mate-
you reduce the geotechnical-related delays. vials may be far more gradual or abrupt than a report
cost-overruns and other costly headaches that can indicates. Actual conditions in areas not sampled may
occur during a construction project. 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 [S 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
A geotechnical engineering report is based on a subsur-
encountered on site.
face exploration plan designed to incorporate a unique SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
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 dient 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
program. To help avoid costly problems. consult the should not be based on a aeotechnical engineering report whose
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.
Unless your consulting geotechnical engineer indicates Construction operations at or adjacent to the site and
otherwise, your geotechnical engineering report should not natural events such as floods. earthquakes or ground-
be used: water fluctuations may also affect subsurface conditions
• When the nature of the proposed structure is and, thus. the continuing adequacy of a geotechnical
changed. for example, if an office building will be report.The geotechnical engineer should be:kept
erected instead of a parking garage. or if a refriger- apprised of any such events, and should be consulted to
ated warehouse will be built instead of an unre- determine if additional tests are necessary
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Site exploration identifies actual subsurface conditions intended purpose without first conferring with the geotechnical
only at those points where samples are taken, when engineer. No person should apply this report for any purpose
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Earth Consultants Inc.
Geotechnical Engineers.Geologists&Environrnental Scientists
April 14, 1995 E-6754
Winmar Properties
c/o Mark Miller Consultants, Inc.
10801 Main Street, Suite 100
Bellevue, Washington 98004
Attention: Mr. Mark Miller
Dear Mr. Miller:
We are pleased to submit our report titled "Geotechnical Engineering Study, Proposed
Distribution Facility, Raymond Avenue Southwest and Southwest 19th Street, Renton,
Washington." This report presents the results of our field exploration, selective
laboratory tests, and engineering analysis, as well as geotechnically related
recommendations for the proposed site development. The purpose and scope of our
study was outlined in our proposal dated February 2, 1995.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered at the above referenced site, it is our
opinion that the proposed additions may be supported by shallow spread footings
bearing on a minimum of two feet of structural fill after completion of a surcharge
program or a preload program, depending on the magnitude of post-construction
settlement that can be tolerated.
If you or your consultants have any questions about the content of this report, or if
we can be of further assistance, please call.
Respectfully submitted,
EARTH CONSULTANTS, INC.
Kyle R. Campbell, P.E.
Manager of Geotechnical Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAGE
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Project Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SITE CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Subsurface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Groundwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Laboratory Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Site Preparation and Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Surcharge Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seismic Design Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lateral Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Retaining_Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Slab-on-Grade Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Excavations and Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Site Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Utility Support and Backfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pavement Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
APPENDICES
Appendix A Field Exploration
Appendix B Laboratory Testing
ILLUSTRATIONS
Plate 1 Vicinity Map
Plate 2 Boring Location Plan
Plate 3 Settlement Plate Detail
Plate 4 Typical Footing Subdrain Detail
Plate 5 Utility Trench Fill
Plate Al Legend
Plates A2 through A10 Boring Logs
Plate B 1 Grain Size Analysis
Plate B2 Atterberg Limit Test Data
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
RAYMOND AVENUE SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST 19TH STREET
RENTON, WASHINGTON
E-6754
INTRODUCTION
General
This report presents the results of the geotechnical engineering study for the proposed
distribution facility near the intersection of Raymond Avenue Southwest and
Southwest 19th Street, 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 provide
recommendations for site preparation, as well as present geotechnical information for
the proposed site development.
Project Description
At the time our study was performed, the site, the proposed structure, and
exploratory locations were approximately as shown on the Boring Location Plan,
Plate 2.
Based on information provided by Lance Mueller and Associates, it is proposed to
develop the parcel with a concrete tilt-up office/warehouse. We understand that fills
up to about two to three feet in depth are anticipated to provide grade for the building
slab. Based on our experience with similar structures in the past, we anticipate
structural loading to be in the following ranges:
• Wall footings - 2 to 3 kips per lineal foot
• Maximum column load - 50 to 100 kips
• Slab loads - 250 pounds per square foot (psf)
If the above design criteria are incorrect or change, we should be notified and allowed
to review our recommendations in light of actual design information. In any case, it
is recommended that Earth Consultants, Inc. be retained to perform a general review
of the final construction design.
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SITE CONDITIONS
Surface
The site of the proposed facility is located southwest of the Raymond Avenue and
Southwest 19th Street intersection in Renton, Washington (see Plate 1 , Vicinity Map).
The rectangular parcel covers about twenty-four acres; however, the proposed
development is located in the portion of the site between Spring Brook Creek and the
east property line. The development area is bounded by Spring Brook Creek on the
south and west, by the Southwest 19th Street right-of-way to the north and by the
Raymond Avenue Southwest right-of-way to the east.
At present, the site is undeveloped, with grasses covering the existing surface. The
site is generally level with elevational changes of about two feet.
Subsurface
The site was explored by drilling five borings at the approximate locations shown on
Plate 2. Detailed descriptions of the conditions encountered at each location explored
are presented on the Boring Logs, Plates A2 through A10. A description of the field
exploration methods is included in Appendix A. Below is a generalized description of
the subsurface conditions encountered.
During our subsurface exploration, a three to six foot thick layer of fill was observed
across the site. The fill consisted of sandy lean clay and silty sand (Unified Soil
Classification CL and SM). Immediately underlying the fill, our exploration
encountered gray silt/lean clay (ML/CL) to depths ranging from fifteen to twenty feet
beneath the existing grades. Between depths of about nine and fifteen feet, the
silt/lean clay was mixed with peat. In Boring B-3, a distinct layer of peat was
observed between ten and one-half (10.5) feet and thirteen and one-half (13.5) feet.
The peat layer was also observed in Boring B-4 between eleven and one-half (11 .5)
feet and thirteen and one-half (13.5) feet. Moisture contents of the peaty soil ranged
from 43.5 to 105.0 percent. Underlying the silt/lean clay, layers of poorly graded
sand with silt (SP-SM), sandy silt (ML) and silty sand (SM) were observed to the
maximum exploration depth of thirty-five (35) feet.
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Groundwater
Groundwater was observed in all of the borings except B-5 at depths ranging from
four to eight feet below the existing ground surface. Groundwater was not
encountered until borings were advanced to a depth of about eight feet, at which
point the water surface rose to four feet beneath the ground surface. It is important
to note that groundwater seepage is not constant; thus, one may expect fluctuations
in the volume and location depending on the season, amount of rainfall, surface water
runoff, and other factors. Generally, groundwater seepage is greater during the
wetter winter months (typically October through May).
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory tests were conducted on several representative soil samples to verify or
modify the field soil classification of the units encountered and to evaluate the general
physical properties and engineering characteristics of the soils encountered. Visual
classifications were supplemented by index tests, such as sieve analysis and Atterberg
Limits, and moisture content tests on representative samples. The results of laboratory
tests performed on specific samples are provided either at the appropriate sample
depth on the individual boring log or on a separate data sheet contained in
Appendix B. However, 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.
The soil samples for this project will be discarded after a period of fifteen (15) 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 site can be developed
generally as planned provided the recommendations contained in this report are
incorporated into the final design. In our opinion, total settlement of the existing fill
and underlying fluvial soils is anticipated to be on the order of two to five inches from
application of new structural fill and building loads. In order to reduce the anticipated
post-construction settlements to about one inch, a surcharge program is
recommended.
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The recommended surcharge program would involve placement of at least two feet
of fill above the finish floor elevation and allowing the induced settlements to stabilize.
As an alternative to a surcharge program, a preload program could be used; however,
the anticipated post-construction settlements would be in the range of two inches
(total settlement) and one to one and one-half inches (differential settlement). A
preload program would consist of placing structural fill to the finish floor elevation and
allowing the induced settlements to stabilize. We anticipate stabilization of settlement
within four to six weeks after placement of the surcharge or preload fill is complete.
If the preload option is chosen, the induced settlements must be monitored in
accordance with the recommendations concerning settlement monitoring in the
Surcharge Program section of this study.
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 Winmar Properties and their representatives. No warranty is
expressed or implied. It is recommended that this report, in its entirety, be included
in the project contract documents for the information of the contractor.
Site Preparation and Grading
The building and pavement areas should be stripped and cleared of all surface
vegetation, organic material and any other deleterious material. The root mat of the
existing vegetation can be left in place in fill areas provided a minimum of two feet
and one and one-half feet of structural fill underlie foundations and pavements,
respectively. The vegetation will have to be cut, with grasses left in place in areas
to receive fill. Shrubs will have to be removed from the site.
Based on conditions encountered at our exploration locations, which indicated minimal
topsoil, we anticipate stripping will be limited to removal of vegetation and one to two
inches of soil. Stripped materials should not be mixed with any materials to be used
as structural fill. Stripped materials may be used in non-load supporting areas such
as landscaping.
Following the stripping and clearing procedures, the earthwork operations can
commence to provide the design grades. The ground surface where structural fill is
to be placed should be proofrolled. All proofrolling should be performed under the
observation of a representative of ECL 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 beneath the general structural fill or
suitable support for slabs.
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The soils observed in our borings are moisture sensitive due to their high fines
content. As such, in an exposed condition they will become disturbed from normal
construction activity especially when in a wet or saturated condition. Once disturbed,
in a wet condition, they will be unsuitable for support of foundations or pavements.
Therefore, during construction where these soils are exposed and will support new
structures, care must be exercised not to disturb their condition. If disturbed
conditions develop, the affected soils must be removed and replaced with a structural
fill. The depth of removal will be dependent on the level of disturbance developed
during construction.
Structural fill is defined as any compacted fill placed under foundations, roadways,
slabs, pavements, or any other load-bearing areas. Structural fill under foundations
should be placed in horizontal lifts not exceeding twelve (12) inches in loose thickness
and compacted to a minimum 90 percent of its maximum dry density in accordance
with ASTM Test Designation D-1 557-78 (Modified Proctor). The fill materials should
be placed at or near the optimum moisture content. Fill under pavements and walks
should also be placed in horizontal lifts and compacted to 90 percent of maximum
density, except for the top twelve (12) inches which should be compacted to 95
percent of maximum density.
Soils expected to be exposed in the footing and utility excavations are silty sand, lean
clay, silt and peat. In our opinion, the inorganic soil is usable as structural fill,
provided it is moisture conditioned to at or near optimum moisture content. In order
to moisture condition the soil, it may be necessary to either add water or aerate the
soil. However, the peat, which may be exposed in deep utility trenches, should be
removed and replaced with structural fill to a depth that will provide adequate support
for the utility.
Structural fill which is to be placed in wet weather should consist of a granular
material with a maximum size of three inches and no more than five percent fines
passing the No. 200 sieve, based on the minus 3/4-inch fraction. During dry weather,
most compactible non-organic soil can be used as structural fill. It is recommended
that any structural fill planned for on site use be submitted for approval prior to
import.
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Due to the loose/soft condition and moisture sensitivity of the surface soils at the site,
in our opinion, it would be prudent to construct a temporary access road around the
building that will be useable by construction equipment during wet weather. The road
should be constructed during mass grading operations. The temporary access road
should consist of eighteen (18) inches of free-draining granular structural fill underlain
by a geotextile fabric suitable for use in stabilization applications. As an alternative,
six inches of four-inch to six-inch quarry spalls can be used i lieu of the geotextile
fabric.
Surcharge Program
The surcharge program is designed to pre-consolidate the compressible fills and soil
underlying the site, such that the surcharge would apply loads equivalent to, or
greater than, anticipated building loads. The surcharge fill is in addition to the fill
required to bring the site to grade. The surcharge should extend at least five feet
beyond the perimeter of the buildings. If the preload option is used as described in
the Genera/section of this study, the preload fill should also extend at least five feet
beyond the perimeter of the building. The height of the surcharge should be two feet
above finish floor. The side slopes of the fill should not be inclined any steeper than
1 H:1 V. If a wet weather construction schedule is planned, the surcharge fill should
meet the requirements of a wet weather fill as discussed in the Site Preparation and
Grading section of this study. The surcharge material should have a minimum in-place
unit weight of one hundred twenty (120) pcf. Depending on the material used as
surcharge, it may be necessary to compact the surcharge.
Depending on site grades, it may be necessary to overexcavate soil to provide the
required thickness of structural fill below footings and slabs prior to placement of the
surcharge. Alternatively, footing overexcavations can be accomplished after removal
of the surcharge. -
We anticipate the settlement induced by the surcharge should range from two to five
inches. A smaller settlement should be interpreted as that the soils have been
preconsolidated and soil conditions are better than anticipated. Conversely, a larger
settlement could be interpreted that the soil conditions are worse than anticipated,
and that additional time and measurements should be taken to obtain satisfactory
results. However, the only reasonably accurate means of verifying the settlement
magnitude is to perform a monitoring program.
Based on the conditions encountered, we anticipate completion of the surcharge
program in approximately four to six weeks.
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The settlement monitoring program should include setting settlement monitors on the
existing site subgrade before any fill is placed, monitoring them through completion
of fill placement, continuing until settlements cease or until anticipated future
settlements are considered to be less than one inch. More specific details of this
program are presented below:
• Settlement markers should be placed on the native subgrade of each building
pad before any fill is placed. Seven to nine markers should be installed within
the 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 not be affected 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.
• Once the fill operation is complete, readings are obtained on a periodic basis,
typically weekly, until the settlement ceases or the anticipated future
settlements are judged by the geotechnical engineer to be less than
approximately one inch.
• 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 you prefer to use another
organization to collect these readings, 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
surcharge program.
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The settlement markers must be kept intact during earthwork operations. In our
experience, earthwork equipment (dozers, rollers, trucks, etc.) often demolish markers
at a very high rate. This adds to the project costs in that they need to be replaced
and it makes the information obtained less reliable. To avoid this scenario, it is
suggested that the project specifications include a requirement that the earthwork
contractor is required to immediately replace any damaged settlement marker and
have the settlement readings reobtained at his own cost. This requirement makes the
earthwork contractor more conscious of the importance of the preload program and
will aid in maintaining the integrity of the monitoring program.
Fill for landscaping purposes should not be placed near the building since additional
fill could induce further settlements after the building is constructed. If such fill is
planned, the surcharge should be extended to five feet beyond the planned landscape
fill, or a lightweight fill, such as "hog fuel" be used.
Foundations
Based on the encountered subsurface soil conditions, preliminary addition design
criteria, and assuming compliance with the preceding Site Preparation and Grading
section, the proposed structures may be supported by a minimum of two feet of new
structural fill after completion of a surcharge program or a preload program, as
described earlier. The foundation may be designed for an allowable soil bearing
capacity of two thousand five hundred (2500) pounds per square foot (psf). Footings
should be at least twelve (12) inches in width and extend to a depth of at least
eighteen (18) inches below the lowest adjacent grade.
The above allowable soil bearing value is for dead plus live loads and may be
increased one-third for combined dead, live, wind, and seismic forces. It is
recommended that all footing excavations 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, and/or provide suitable modifications in the design, as required.
Without completion of the surcharge or preload programs, we estimate there is the
potential for two to five inches of total settlement with two to three inches of
differential settlement. Following successful completion of the surcharge program,
total settlements are expected to be less than one inch for foundations bearing on
structural fill. Differential settlement is anticipated to be about one-half to
three-quarters of an inch. Total settlement of about two inches and differential
settlement of about one to one and one-half inches should be anticipated if the
preload program is used. The majority of the anticipated settlement should occur
during construction as the dead loads are applied.
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Seismic Design Considerations
The Puget Sound region is classified as Seismic Zone 3 by the Uniform Building Code
(UBC). The largest earthquakes in the Puget Sound region have been subcrustal
events, ranging in depth from 30 to 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 a site coefficient of 1 .5 should be used for the static
force procedure, as outlined in Section 2334 of the 1991 UBC. For the dynamic force
procedure outline in Section 2335 of the 1991 UBC, the curve for Soft to Medium
Clays and Sands (Soil Type 3) should be used on 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. The effects of liquefaction may be large total and/or
differential settlement for structures with foundations founded in the liquefying soils.
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 for short
periods of time. To have 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.
Based on laboratory testing, the majority of the loose/soft soils encountered during our
field exploration consist of fine-grained silt and clay, which have a lower susceptibility
to liquefaction than sands. Given this information, it is our opinion that the potential
for widespread liquefaction over the site during a seismic event is low. Isolated areas
may be subject to liquefaction, however, the effect on structures is anticipated to be
minimal if the recommendations contained in this report are followed. We estimate
liquefaction induced settlement would be in the range of the estimated post
construction settlements discussed earlier.
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Lateral Resistance
An allowable passive pressure value against the sides of foundation slabs or other
subsurface foundation elements of three hundred (300) psf per foot of depth may be
used for design. In order to fully mobilize the passive pressure, the foundations must
be poured "neat" against the adjacent soil or the foundation excavation must be
backfilled with structural fill. Friction between the base of foundations and the
underlying soil may be assumed to be 40 percent of the dead load. The friction and
passive pressure design values include a factor of safety of 1 .5.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls and foundation walls that will act as retaining walls should be
designed to resist lateral earth pressures imposed by the retained soils. Walls that are
designed to yield can be designed to resist the lateral earth pressure imposed by an
equivalent fluid with a unit weight of thirty-five (35) pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The
equivalent fluid weight should be increased to fifty (50) pcf for walls that are
restrained at the top from free movement. These values are based on horizontal
backfill and that surcharges due to backfill slopes, hydrostatic pressures, traffic,
structural loads or other surcharge loads will not act on walls. If such surcharges are
to apply, they should be added to the above design lateral pressures. Calculation of
lateral resistance should be done using the passive pressure and coefficient of friction
values contained in the previous section.
Retaining walls should be backfilled with a free-draining material conforming to the
WSDOT specification for gravel backfill for walls (WSDOT 9-03.12(2)). The
free-draining material should extend a minimum of eighteen inches behind the wall.
The remainder of the backfill should consist of structural fill. A perforated drain pipe
should be placed at the base of the wall. Drain pipes located in the free draining
backfill soil should be perforated with holes less than 1/2 inch in diameter. The drain
pipe should be surrounded by a minimum of one cubic foot per lineal foot with 3/4
rock or should be wrapped with a filter fabric.
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Slab-on-Grade Floors
Slab-on-grade floors may be supported on a minimum of one foot of structural fill
suitable for use during wet weather conditions. Should loose soil be present at the
slab subgrade elevation, it should be compacted to the requirements of structural fill.
Any disturbed subgrade soil must either be re-compacted 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.
The slab should be provided with 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 may be placed beneath the slab. Two inches of damp sand may be
placed over the membrane for protection during construction and to aid in curing of
the concrete.
Excavations and Slopes
In no case should excavation slopes be greater than the limits specified in local, state
and federal safety regulations. As described in the current Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, soils anticipated to be encountered in
excavations (fill, silt and peat) would classify as Type "C." Therefore temporary cuts
greater than four feet in height, should be sloped at an inclination no steeper than
1 H:1 V in the Type "C" soils. If slopes of this inclination, or flatter, cannot be
constructed, or if excavations greater than twenty (20) feet in depth are required,
temporary shoring may be necessary. This shoring would help protect against slope
or excavation collapse, and would 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 greater than 2H: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.
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The above information has been provided solely as a service to our client. Under no
circumstances should the above information be interpreted to mean that this office 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 observed in all of the borings except B-5 at depths ranging from
four to eight feet below the existing ground surface. Groundwater was not
encountered until borings were advanced to a depth of about eight feet, at which
point the water surface rose to four feet beneath the ground surface. It is possible
that groundwater levels will present construction related problems while excavating
for the foundations or utility trenches. Should groundwater seepage be encountered
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 and 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. It is recommended that the appropriate locations
of subsurface drains, if needed, be established during grading operations by this
office, at which time the seepage areas, if present, may be more clearly defined.
The site should be graded such that surface water is directed off the site. Water
should not be allowed to stand in any area where structures, slabs or driveways 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 should allow for drainage away from the structure 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.
Foundation drains should be installed where landscaped areas are immediately
adjacent to the building. In our opinion, foundation drains are not necessary in dock-
high areas or where pavements extend to the building walls. The drains should be
installed at or just below the bottom of the footing, with a gradient sufficient to
initiate flow. A typical detail is provided on Plate 4.
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Utility Support and Backfill
Based on the soil conditions encountered, the majority of soils expected to be exposed
by utility excavations should provide adequate support for utilities; however, deeper
utility trenches may encounter the peat that is beneath the existing fills. Should the
peat, or soft soils, be exposed near pipe grades, the peat or soft soil should be
replaced with structural fill to a depth that will provide adequate support for the
utility.
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.
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, we recommend
the subgrade be treated and prepared as described in the Site Preparation and Grading
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
1557-78). Due to surface conditions observed during the subsurface exploration, we
recommend pavements be supported by a minimum of one foot of structural fill
suitable for use in wet weather. Depending on actual conditions, thicker structural
fill or a geotextile, such as Mirafi 600X, may be required to provide adequate support
for pavements. 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.
We recommend the following pavement section for lightly loaded 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. As a general rule, you may consider for truck-trafficked
areas the following sections:
• Three inches of AC over six inches of CRB, or
• Three inches of AC over four 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.
It should be noted that parking stall pavement sections 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 by you, 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 re-evaluate the recommendations of this report and to modify or verify
them in writing prior to proceeding with the construction.
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 and implemented in the approved construction plans and specifications.
In addition, it is suggested that this office be retained to provide geotechnical services
during construction to observe compliance with the design concepts and project
specifications, and to facilitate 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 Soils
Engineer during construction in order to obtain the project objective, with optimum
quality control.
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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, ff 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.
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.
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ON Asphalt or Concrete Pavement or Concrete Floor Slab
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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%oo;p 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
E-6754
FIELD EXPLORATION
Our field exploration was performed on March 27, 1995. Subsurface conditions at
the site were explored by drilling five borings to a maximum depth of thirty-five (35)
feet below existing grade. The borings were drilled by Boretec, Inc. using a trailer
mounted drill rig. Continuous-flight, hollow-stem augers were used to advance and
support the boreholes during sampling.
Approximate boring locations were determined by pacing from the approximate
property corners. 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 an engineer from our firm who classified the soils encountered and maintained a
log of each boring, measured groundwater levels, and observed pertinent site features.
All samples were visually classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification
System which is presented on Plate Al , Legend. Logs of the borings are presented
in the Appendix on Plates A2 through A10. 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.
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.
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MAJOR DIVISIONS GRAPH LETTER TYPICAL DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL SYMBOL
Gravel C:1 o
GW Well-Graded Gravels, Gravel-Sand
And Clean Gravels gW Mixtures, Little Or No Fines
Gravelly (little or no fines) rM M M Poorly-Graded Gravels,Gravel-
Coarse Soils t
Grained ( GP gp Sand Mixtures, Little Or No Fines
Soils More Than
50% Coarse GM Silty Gravels,Gravel-Sand-
Gravels With gm Silt Mixtures
Fraction Fines(appreciable
Retained On amount of fines 1 GC Clayey Gravels, Gravel-Sand-
No. 4 Sieve gC Clay Mixtures
Sand SW Well-Graded Sands, Gravelly
And Clean Sand o ° ° o c SW Sands, Little Cr_No Fines
Sandy (little or no fines) p � , 4..:
More Than Soils o ^sQ SP Poorly Graded Sands, Gravelly
50% Material Sands, Little Or No Fines
Larger Than More Than [
No. 200 Sieve 50% Coarse SM Silty Sands Sand- Silt Mixtures
Size Fraction Sands With SfTI
Fines(appreciable
Passing No.4 amount of fines)
Sieve SC SC Clayey Sands, Sand-Clay Mixtures
ML Inorganic Silts&Very Fine Sands,Rock Flour,Silty-
rni Clayey Fine Sands;Clayey Silts w/Slight Plasticity
Fine Silts
Grained And Liquid Limit CL Inorganic Clays Of Low To Medium Plasticity,
Soils Clays Less Than 50 CI Gravelly Clays, Sandy Clays, Silty Clays, Lean
I I I I I I OL Organic Silts And Organic
I I I I I OI Silty Clays Of Low Plasticity
I More Than MH Inorganic Silts, Micaceous Or Diatomaceous Fire 50% Material mh Sand Or Silty Soils
Silts
Smaller Than And Liquid Limit CLI Inorganic Clays Of Hign
No.20C Sieve Clays Greater Than 50 Ch Plasticity. Fat Clays
Size
j OH Organic Clays Of Medium To High
oh Plasticity, Organic Silts
Highly Organic Soils
Peat, Humus, Swamp Soils
�, ��i, ��r, ��i ptI With High Organic Contents
Topsoil 'y y y Humus And Duff Layer
Fill Highly 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 borderilne soil classification,
C TORVANE READING,tsf I r 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 ; WATER OBSERVATION WELL
pcf DRY DENSITY, lbs. per cubic ft.
LL LIQUID LIMIT. % Q DEPTH OF ENCOUNTERED GROUNDWATER
PI PLASTIC INDEX DURING EXCAVATION
I SUBSEQUENT GROUNDWATER LEVEL W/DATE
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Boring Log
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pletion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 7 95 13-1
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
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No. U o r o Surface Conditions: Grass
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14
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15 -decrease in peat content
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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
Raymond Avenue Center 2 2
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: T7Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 8-1
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
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m Proj. No. 6754 Dwn. GLS Date Apr. '95 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate A3
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
Raymond Avenue Center 1 2
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 B-2
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
❑ MWO itoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
No ' o r p Surface Conditions:
W Blows a a+- a U
N Ft. � cn o cn �cn
SM FILL Dark gray silty fine to medium SAND,medium dense,wet
1
2
27.1 16 3
4
5
18.0 14
6 ML Gray SILT,medium dense,wet
7
26.2 14 8
9 -mixed with peat,becomes very soft
10
43.5 1
11
12
81.9 2 13
14
qu=.75tsf 15
54.1 3 _T
;'z. 16 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND,medium dense,water bearing
z 17
2 18
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Boring Log
Earth Consultants Inc. Raymond Avenue Center
co g'�"°�` Renton, Washington
-J Proj. No. 6754 Dwn. GLS Date Apr. '95 1 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate A4
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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
Raymond Avenue Center 2 2
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 B-2
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
❑ Monitoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
W = o } o Surface Conditions:
.13
N Blows Q.
E LL E U) E
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SM Black silty fine to medium SAND,medium dense,water bearing
29.4 16
21
22
23
24
25
31.1 13
26
27
28
29
-5'of heave (NO SAMPLE ATTEMPT)
30 Boring terminated at 30.0 feet below existing grade.Groundwater encountered at 4
feet during drilling. Boring backfilled with cuttings.
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Boring Log
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is Proj.No. 6754 Dwn. GLS Date Apr. '95 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate A5
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.
Goring ,Log
Project Name: Sheet of
Raymond Avenue-Center 1 2
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 B-3
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Oevation: Hole Completion:
❑ Mo itaing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
No. .0 o t (n p Surface Conditions: Grass
W Blows a a+: a- U
(%) Ft. cn o LL rn �
SM RLL•Gray silty fine SAND with gravel,loose to medium dense,wet
1
2
25.0 12 3 CL (6-of TOPSOIL)
Gray lean CLAY with sand,medium stiff,wet
4 — -rootlets to 4'
5
37.2 5
6
7
41.3 4 8
9
10
105.0 2 — — PT PEAT,soft,saturated
1 „ 1 11
12
79.6 1 t3 -becomes very soft
14 ML Gray SILT,very soft,saturated
15
SM Dark gray silty fine SAND,loose,water bearing
41.6 5
1
17
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Boring Log
Ewlh Consultants Inc. Raymond Avenue Center
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Renton,Washington
m Proj. No. 6754 Dwn. GLS Date Apr. '95 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate A6
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
Raymond Avenue Center 2 2
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 13-3
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Bevation: Hole Completion:
❑ mo itoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
U _
W No. L o + N o Surface Conditions: Grass
Blows a E CL+' E N E
%� L N 3LL N
£ SM Dark gray silty fine SAND,medium dense,water bearing
28.3 16 j
I 21
22
2:
23
£
.1' i 24
25
31.2 g
22 26
i£
T 27
H
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:i 29
30
27.1 32
.j
H* 31
£'£ll
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Boring terminated at 31.5 feet below existing grade.Groundwater encountered at 4
feet during drilling.Boring backfilled with cuttings.
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Boring Log
Earth Consultants Inc. Raymond Avenue Center
Renton, Washington
m Proj.No. 6754 Dwn. GLS Date Apr. '95 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate A7
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.
Soring.Log
Project Name: Sheet of
Raymond Avenue Center 1 2
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 B-4
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Oevation: Hole Completion:
❑ Mo itoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
Lo + a N o Surface Conditions:W No
Blows a E + (n E E
% Ft. o� cn o cn ML RU-Gray sandy SILT,medium dense,wet
1
2
17.1 22 3
4 - CL Gray lean CLAY with peat,medium stiff,wet
26.6 7
5
6
7
28.0 10 8
9
q u=.5tsf 10
47.1 6
11
`' .. PT PEAT,very soft,saturated
12
72.7 2
13
14 ML Gray SILT,soft,saturated
15
29.7 16 16 SM Dark gray silty fine SAND,medium dense,water bearing
17
18
0101 19
Boring Log
.� Exarth Consuh-mts Inc. Raymond Avenue Center
W a'°�"� CW408%&RaVbO=VC°'Co Renton,Washington
21 Proj.No. 6754 Dwn. GLS. Date Apr. '95 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate A8
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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.
Bering Log
Project Name: Sheet of
Ra and Avenue Center 72 2
Job No. logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 B-4
Drilling Contactor. Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
❑ Monitoing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
No U L (no Surface Conditions:
W Blows a.0 a+- a v -0
N Ft. to p LL cn Z cn
SP-SM Grades to gray poorly graded medium to coarse SAND with silt,medium dense,
$ 17 y water bearing
z`f 21
-46'of heave
22
23 Boring terminated at 23.0 feet below existing grade.Groundwater encountered at 4
feet during drilling. Boring backfilled with cuttings.
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Boring Log
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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
Raymond Avenue.Center 1 1
Job No. Logged by: Start Date: Completion Date: Boring No.:
6754 DSL 3 27 95 3 27 95 B-rj
Drilling Contactor: Drilling Method: Sampling Method:
Boretec HSA SPT
Ground Surface Elevation: Hole Completion:
❑ Mo i'toing Well ❑ Piezometer ® Abandoned,sealed with bentonite
U _
W No L O } (n Surface Conditions: Gras
BIOWS 0_fa E d i- E to E
SM FILL:-Gray silty SAND,loose to medium dense,wet
1
2
22.9 15 3 CL Gray lean CLAY,medium stiff,wet
4
5
23.7 g
6
Boring terminated at 6.5 feet below existing grade. No groundwater encountered
during drilling. Baring backfilled with cuttings.
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Boring Log
Earth Consultants Inc. Raymond Avenue Center
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Renton, Washington
m Proj. No. 6754 Dwn. GLS Date Apr. '95 Checked DSL Date 4/13/95 Plate Al
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.
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Earth Cornsultmts Inc. Raymond Avenue Center
Renton, Washington
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Proj. No.6754 Date Apr. '95 Plate B2
DISTRIBUTION
E-6754
4 Copies Winmar Properties
c/o Mark Miller Consultants, Inc.
10801 Main Street, Suite 100
Bellevue, Washington 98004
Attention: Mr. Mark Miller
1 Copy Lance Mueller and Associates
130 Lakeside Avenue, Suite F
Seattle, Washington 98122
Attention: Mr. Bob Fadden
Earth Consultants, Inc.