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August 30, 2024
Project No. 20210251E003
Renton School District No. 403
7812 South 124th Street
Seattle, Washington 98178
Attention: Mike Cato, P.E.
Subject: Thermal Conductivity Borings and Test Loop Installation
Hazen High School Modernization
1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE
Renton, Washington
Reference: Subsurface Exploration, Geologic Hazard, and Geotechnical Engineering Report
Hazen High School Modernization
1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE
Renton, Washington
Dated: August 26, 2024
Dear Mike Cato:
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. (AESI) is pleased to present this letter summarizing our field
observations of the drilling conditions during advancement of two vertical boreholes and
installation of two geothermal test loops at the Hazen High School campus in Renton,
Washington. The site location is shown on the “Vicinity Map,” Figure 1. Also included is a review
of selected references and our conclusions and recommendations with respect to the drilling
conditions that will likely be encountered during installation of the production loop field. We are
familiar with the site through completion of our above-referenced geotechnical engineering
study related to the high school modernization project as well as our previous work onsite. This
letter was prepared in accordance with local geotechnical engineering standards at the time it
was completed. No other warranty, express or implied, is made.
GEOTHERMAL LOOP DRILLING AND TESTING
As part of our scope of work for this study, AESI observed the installation of two geothermal test
loops designated as GTL-1 and GTL-2. The vertical boreholes were drilled, and test loops were
installed by Geo Loop Tec Company. We understand that thermal conductivity testing analysis
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and results were completed by others. This section summarizes our observations during drilling
and test loop installation. The approximate locations of the test loops, along with previous
explorations completed by AESI at the site, are depicted on the “Existing Site and Exploration
Plan,” Figure 2. The general locations of the test loops were selected and laid out by the design
team. Interpretive logs of the subsurface conditions encountered during drilling of the vertical
boreholes are included in Appendix A.
The test loops were constructed such that they may be incorporated into a permanent loop field
as part of the finished system if desired. If the existing test loops are not to be used as part of a
permanent loop field, we recommend that the test loops be decommissioned in accordance with
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Section 173-160. We recommend that the existing test
loops be shown on the project plans. If the test loops will be decommissioned, we recommend
that the decommissioning be included as part of the base bid demolition work in the project
contract. The production loop field driller should be able to decommission the existing loops
without a separate mobilization charge.
Drilling Equipment
Drilling of the test loop boreholes started on July 17, 2024 and were completed on July 25, 2024.
GTL-1 took 4 days to complete, primarily due to equipment downtime and maintenance, and
GTL-2 took 2 days to complete. Information related to drilling advancement rates is provided in
the following section and noted on the borehole logs in Appendix A. The test loop boreholes were
drilled by Geo Loop Tec Company using a track-mounted Sonic SDC550-24 rotary drill rig. Both
boreholes were approximately 6 inches in diameter and advanced with a tricone drill bit (GTL-1)
or claw drill bit (GTL-2) connected to a string of drill rods approximately 4.5 inches in diameter.
Casing was not used during drilling.
Cuttings were continuously cleared from the borehole with drilling fluid (Baroid Quik-Gel® and
water mixture) that was circulated down through the drill string, up through the annulus of the
borehole, and into a pit dug at the ground surface. Drill fluid and any cuttings present in the pit
were pumped to a nearby Mudslayer® 400M mud separator tank with an initial large-particle
screen, and a submersed pump which recirculated mud from the bottom of the tank through a
sand screen. Drilling fluid was then pumped from the mud separator tank back down through the
drill string. The working volume of drilling fluid varied, but it was estimated to be a maximum of
500 gallons.
Drilling Methods/Production Rates
Both test loop borings were advanced to a total depth of approximately 355 feet below the
existing ground surface in 20-foot segments. After each 20-foot rod was advanced, the driller
rapidly withdrew and re-advanced the drill string over the last 20 feet to clear any slough or
remaining cuttings from the borehole. At the termination of drill advancement, the bit was placed
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just above the bottom of the boring and drilling fluid was circulated for approximately 15 minutes
to clear cuttings while the loop assembly and grout backfill were prepared.
Notable losses in drilling mud occurred within gravelly zones, indicated by increased drill chatter
and bouncing of the drill string; fluid loss details are noted on the borehole logs in Appendix A.
The driller generally opted to add water to the mud separator tank when relatively minor fluid
losses occurred, and added more bentonite when significant fluid losses occurred (typically
greater than 30 percent loss).
Drilling time to advance each 20-foot-long drill rod was noted, excluding time for attaching drill
rods, flushing the borehole, and downtime for other tasks that required drilling progress to be
stopped. Drill time for each 20-foot run ranged from about 5 to 39 minutes and averaged 22 and
16 minutes overall in GTL-1 and GTL-2, respectively. GTL-2 encountered less coarse-grained
sediments overall and the claw bit was able to mobilize larger sediment grains. A summary of the
production rates for each soil unit is included in Tables 1 and 2 below.
Test Loop Construction
The geothermal test loops were constructed with 1-inch-diameter Centennial CenFuse IPS
SDR11 polyethylene flexible pipe with fused connectors at the base. The loop materials were
delivered to the site on spools with total loop lengths of approximately 360 feet.
The test loops were installed into the boreholes via a cylindrical steel weight (2 inches in diameter
and about 20 feet long) attached to a cable and winch on the drill rig. Each loop was duct-taped
to the steel weight, the loop was filled with water, then lowered down into the borehole. No
substantial difficulties or obstructions were noted during installation. After the loops were
extended to the bottom of the borehole, the ends were fitted with screwed-in plugs.
Each loop was then encased in grout with the U-bend set at a depth of about 350 feet below
existing grade. Grout was mixed onsite in a portable grout mixing plant. The grout mix
consisted of 150 pounds of TGLite grout by GeoPro, Inc. and 32 pounds of PowerTec additive by
GeoPro, Inc. Grout was batched and pumped into the borehole immediately after mixing, and
additional batches were mixed as needed to grout the borehole to within about 3 feet below
existing grade.
Subsurface Soil and Drilling Conditions and Geologic Interpretation
No soil sampling (such as split-spoon sampling) was conducted from the boreholes; periodic
sampling of soil cuttings was conducted at both the ground surface pit and the mud separator
sediment chute. Observed soil and drilling conditions for the borings are summarized in Tables 1
and 2 below. Detailed subsurface soil information and geologic interpretations are included on
the borehole logs in Appendix A.
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Based on AESI’s observations, the encountered soils can be broken down into five generalized
stratigraphic units: Existing fill, Vashon lodgement till (Qvt), Vashon advance outwash (Qva),
pre-Fraser fine-grained deposits (Qpff), and pre-Fraser coarse-grained deposits (Qpfc). Each unit
is characterized by qualitative grain-size distribution and other geologic depositional indicators,
drilling action, penetration rate, and degree of drilling fluid (bentonite mud) loss (if any).
The summary descriptions provided in the tables below are based on the observed characteristics
listed above and the recovered drill cuttings. The drill action terms “smooth, slight, moderate,
and severe” are qualitative terms describing the action of the drill bit while the drill hole is
advanced and generally is indicative of the presence/absence and size of rock (gravel through
boulder size) encountered during drilling. Smooth drill action is typical in fine-grained materials
while moderate to severe rocky drill action can be indicative of coarse gravel, cobbles, and
boulders in the sediments being drilled.
Table 1: Geothermal Test Loop (GTL-1) Drill Cuttings
Geologic
Unit
Depth
Interval
(feet bgs) Summary Soil Description*
Qualitative
Drill
Action
Significant
Mud Loss
Drilling Rate
(minutes
per 20 feet)
Fill 0 to 12 Brown, silty, sand, some gravel. Slight No ~9
Qvt/Qpff 12 to 23
Brown, silty, fine- to coarse-grained
sand, variable high fine- to coarse-gravel,
trace cobbles.
Moderate No 12 to 16
Qva/Qpfc 23 to 84
Brown, fine- to coarse-grained sand and
fine- to coarse-gravel, variable low silt,
occasional cobbles. Significant mud loss
around 50 to 80 feet associated with
clean gravel interbed(s).
Slight, with
occasional
Severe
Yes 14 to 24
Qpff 84 to 236
Gray, interbedded silt and fine- to
medium-grained sand. Increase in
volcanic-provenance sands.
Smooth to
Slight No 26 to 32
Qpfc
236 to 305
Gray, interbedded fine- to coarse-
grained sand and gravel, with variable
cobble and silt contents. Majority of rock
clasts are dark gray colored, volcanic
provenance.
Moderate
to Severe Yes 19 to 23
305 to 355 Severe Yes 35 to 39
Notes:
*Degree of gravel to boulder content estimated based on drill action and angularity of drill cuttings.
bgs = below ground surface
Qvt = Vashon lodgement till
Qva = Vashon advance outwash
Qpff = pre-Fraser fine-grained deposits
Qpfc = pre-Fraser coarse-grained deposits
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Table 2: Geothermal Test Loop (GTL-2) Drill Cuttings
Geologic
Unit
Depth
Interval
(feet bgs) Summary Soil Description*
Qualitative
Drill
Action
Significant
Mud Loss
Drilling Rate
(minutes
per 20 feet)
Fill 0 to 6 Brown, silt, some sand, trace gravel. Slight No ~10
Qvt/Qpff 6 to 68 Brown, sandy, silt, some gravel. Moderate No 18 to 39
Qpff 68 to 220
Gray, interbedded silt and fine- to
medium-grained sand. Increase in
volcanic-provenance sands.
Slight, with
occasional
Severe
No 11 to 37
Qpfc
220 to 310
Gray, interbedded fine- to coarse-
grained sand and gravel, with variable
cobble and silt contents. Majority of rock
clasts are dark gray colored, volcanic
provenance.
Moderate
to Severe Yes 9 to 15
310 to 355 Severe Yes 16 to 23
Notes:
*Degree of gravel to boulder content estimated based on drill action and angularity of drill cuttings.
bgs = below ground surface
Qvt = Vashon lodgement till
Qva = Vashon advance outwash
Qpff = pre-Fraser fine-grained deposits
Qpfc = pre-Fraser coarse-grained deposits
Drilling Inferences
We understand that the proposed location of a future loop field will be located within the natural
turf playfields and track along the west side of the site. Our previous exploration borings adjacent
to this portion of the site encountered a variable thickness of existing fill and a thin deposit of
medium dense Vashon recessional outwash overlying fine-grained glacially consolidated soils.
The glacially consolidated soils are typically resistant to caving; therefore, we do not anticipate
that casing of the borehole will be required within these geologic units during production drilling
of the loop field. Although the test loop borings did not require casing within the upper profile of
existing fill, these surficial sediments and any potential near-surface Vashon recessional outwash
sediments represent the interval where casing of the borehole may be required to control fluid
loss and caving depending on the driller’s means and methods during production drilling. Based
on our previous subsurface explorations and depending on the location of the geothermal loop,
the thickness of the existing fill and Vashon recessional outwash may extend to about 25 feet
below existing grade.
The fine-grained component of the subsurface sediments gradually increased the suspended
sediment load in the drilling fluid. Using the de-sander may help circulation pumps and hoses
from becoming clogged with solids, resulting in more efficient drilling.
The time needed to advance each 20-foot interval was recorded excluding time spent to attach
new drill rods, re-mixing drilling mud, or performing any equipment maintenance. Test loop
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boring GTL-1 was drilled with a tricone bit, encountered a sand and gravel zone from 23 to 84
feet as well as from 236 to 255 feet, and drill times for each 20-foot interval averaged 23 minutes
ranging up to 29 minutes. Test loop boring GTL-2 was drilled with a claw bit, encountered sand
and gravels between 220 to 355 feet, and drill times for each 20-foot interval averaged 18
minutes ranging up to 39 minutes.
It should be noted that the geologic units interpreted at this site have been observed on other
projects to contain zones of gravel, cobbles, or boulders that could potentially delay progress
during production drilling of the loop field either by slow drilling progress or by fluid loss into the
formation. Where encountered, such coarse deposits are often located above formation
changes. We note that in GTL-1 between the upper pre-Fraser coarse-grained deposits and
underlying pre-Fraser fine-grained deposits, a zone of gravel and occasional cobbles resulted in
severe drill action and chatter from a depth of about 70 to 85 feet, or within deeper zones within
the pre-Fraser coarse-grained deposit where severe drill action and chatter were encountered in
GTL-1 from depths of 305 to 355 feet and in GTL-2 from depths of 310 to 355 feet.
CLOSURE
We appreciate the opportunity to be of continued service for this project. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
ASSOCIATED EARTH SCIENCES, INC.
Kirkland, Washington
_______________________________
Kristen A. Marohl, L.G.
Senior Staff Geologist
______________________________
Jennifer H. Saltonstall, L.G., L.Hg. G. Bradford Drew, P.E.
Principal Geologist/Hydrogeologist Associate Engineer
Attachments: Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2: Existing Site and Exploration Plan
Appendix: Exploration Logs (GTL-1 and GTL-2)
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PROJECT NO.DATE FIGURE
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HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
VICINITY MAP
ESRI, USGS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC,DELORME, NATURALVUE, I-CUBED, GEBCO:ARCGIS ONLINE BASEMAP. WADOT STATE
ROUTES 24K (12/20). KING CO: PARCELS
(4/23), ROADS (5/23).
NOTE: LOCATION AND DISTANCES SHOWNARE APPROXIMATE. BLACK AND WHITEREPRODUCTION OF THIS COLOR ORIGINAL
MAY REDUCE ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND LEAD
TO INCORRECT INTERPRETATION.
King County
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HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
RENTON, WASHINGTON
EXISTING SITE AND
EXPLORATION PLAN
DATA SOURCES/REFERENCES:
KING COUNTY: ROADS (5/23), PARCELS (4/23).
EAGLEVIEW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: AERIAL IMAGERY (2023).
WA DNR LIDAR: KING_COUNTY_WEST_2021, ACQUIRED 4/21, 1.5'
CELL SIZE. CONTOURS DERIVED FROM LIDAR.
0 150
FEET
!H
!H
460450440430420
470
460
450
480
470
46
0
450
450440470
470470
440440Hoquiam Ave NEDuvall Ave NEN E 1 0 t h S t
NE 10th St
NE 12th St
N E 1 2 t h S t
NE 11th St
HAZEN HIGH
SCHOOLEB-1
EB-1
EB-2
EB-3
EB-4
EB-5
EB-1
EB-2
EB-3
EB-4
EB-5
EB-6
EB-7
EB-8
EB-9 EB-10
EB-11
EB-1
EB-2
EB-3
EB-4
EB-5
EB-6
GTL-1
GTL-2
LEGEND
SITE
!H GEOTHERMAL TEST LOOP, 2024
EXPLORATION BORING, 2024
EXPLORATION BORING, 2022
EXPLORATION BORING, 2021
EXPLORATION BORING, 2009
FOUNDATION WORK
POTENTIAL FOUNDATION WORK
PARCEL
CONTOUR 10 FT
CONTOUR 2 FT
APPENDIX
Exploration Logs (GTL-1 and GTL-2)
Classifications of soils in this report are based on visual field and/or laboratory observations,
which include density/consistency, moisture condition, grain size, and plasticity estimates
and should not be construed to imply field or laboratory testing unless presented herein.
Visual-manual and/or laboratory classification methods of ASTM D-2487 and D-2488 were
used as an identification guide for the Unified Soil Classification System.
OH
PT
CH
OL
MH
CL
ML
SM
SC
GW
SP
GC
SW
GM
GP
Well-graded gravel
and gravel with sand,
little to no fines
Poorly-graded gravel
and gravel with sand,
little to no fines
Clayey gravel
and clayey gravel
with sand
Silty gravel and silty
gravel with sand
Well-graded sand
and sand with gravel,
little to no fines
Poorly-graded sand
and sand with gravel,
little to no fines
Clayey sand and
clayey sand with
gravel
Organic clay or silt
of low plasticity
Organic clay or silt of
medium to high
plasticity
Peat, muck and other
highly organic soils
Silty sand and
silty sand with
gravel
Silt, sandy silt, gravelly
silt, silt with sand or
gravel
Clay of low to medium
plasticity; silty, sandy, or
gravelly clay, lean clay
Elastic silt, clayey silt,
silt with micaceous
or diatomaceous fine
sand or silt
Clay of high
plasticity, sandy or
gravelly clay, fat clay
with sand or gravel(1)HighlyOrganicSoilsFine-Grained Soils - 50% or More Passes No. 200 Sieve(1)Coarse-Grained Soils - More than 50% Retained on No. 200 SieveGravels - More than 50% of Coarse FractionRetained on No. 4 Sieve12% Fines5% FinesSands - 50% or More of Coarse FractionPasses No. 4 SieveSilts and ClaysLiquid Limit Less than 50Silts and ClaysLiquid Limit 50 or More(1)(1)12% Fines5% Fines(2)(2)(2)(2)Terms Describing Relative
Density and Consistency
Estimated Percentage Moisture Content
Percentage by Weight
<5
5 to <12
12 to <30
30 to <50
Component Definitions
Component
Trace
Some
Modifier
(silty, sandy, gravelly)
Very modifier
(silty, sandy, gravelly)
Size Range and Sieve Number
Larger than 12"
Descriptive Term
Smaller than No. 200 (0.075 mm)
3" to 12"
Coarse-
Grained Soils
Fine-
Grained Soils
Density
Very Loose
Loose
Medium Dense
Dense
Very Dense
SPT blows/foot
0 to 4
4 to 10
10 to 30
30 to 50
>50
(3)
0 to 2
2 to 4
4 to 8
8 to 15
15 to 30
>30
Consistency
Very Soft
Soft
Medium Stiff
Stiff
Very Stiff
Hard
SPT blows/foot(3)
Test Symbols
No. 4 (4.75 mm) to No. 200 (0.075 mm)
Boulders
Silt and Clay
Gravel
Coarse Gravel
Fine Gravel
Cobbles
Sand
Coarse Sand
Medium Sand
Fine Sand
Dry - Absence of moisture,
dusty, dry to the touch
Slightly Moist - Perceptible
moisture
Moist - Damp but no visible
water
Very Moist - Water visible but
not free draining
Wet - Visible free water, usually
from below water table
G = Grain Size
M = Moisture Content
A = Atterberg Limits
C = Chemical
DD = Dry Density
K = Permeability
No. 4 (4.75 mm) to No. 10 (2.00 mm)
No. 10 (2.00 mm) to No. 40 (0.425 mm)
No. 40 (0.425 mm) to No. 200 (0.075 mm)
3" to No. 4 (4.75 mm)
3" to 3/4"
3/4" to No. 4 (4.75 mm)
Symbols
Sampler Type and Description
Blows/6" or portion of 6"15
10
20
California Sampler
Ring Sampler
Continuous Sampling
Grab Sample
Portion not recovered
Split-Spoon Sampler (SPT)
Cement grout
surface seal
Bentonite seal
Filter pack with
blank casing
section
Screened casing
or Hydrotip with
filter pack
End cap
ATD
At time
of drilling
Static water
level (date)
(1) Percentage by dry weight
(2) Combined USCS symbols used for fines between 5% and 12%
(3) (SPT) Standard Penetration Test (ASTM D-1586)
(4) In General Accordance with Standard Practice for Description
and Identification of Soils (ASTM D-2488)
Groundwater
depth
i n c o r p o r a t e d
e a r t h s c i e n c e s
a s s o c i a t e d
EXPLORATION LOG KEY FIGURE:
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0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
100%
100%
100%
80%
100%
1
2
3
4
7/17
1255
7/17
1306
7/18
1109
1138
1142
1209
1221
Fill
Brown, silty, fine SAND, some gravel (SM).
Increased drill action; driller notes firmer conditions.
Vashon Lodgement Till/Pre-Fraser Fine Grained Deposits
Cuttings are brown, silty, fine to coarse SAND, some
gravel, trace cobbles (SM).
Smoother drill action; slower advancement.
Vashon Advance Outwash/Pre-Fraser Coarse Grained
Deposits
Cuttings are brown, fine to medium SAND, trace gravel
(SP).
Cuttings are brown, fine to medium SAND, trace gravel
(SP).
Drill chatter; faster advancement.
Bouncy drill action; driller notes gravel 42 to 43 feet.
Bouncy drill action and chatter 48 to 52 feet.
Bouncy drill action and chatter.
Cuttings are brown, sandy, GRAVEL; increased
1-inch diameter
Centennial CenFuse
IPS SDR11
polyethylene flexible
pipe loop with fused
connector at base +4
to 350 feet
Bentonite grout 3 to
355 feet
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-1
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/17/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/22/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»458 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 1 of 6
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
60%
100%
95%
90%
5
6
7
8
1240
1254
1318
1329
1346
1410
7/18
1427
7/19
0817
advancement; moderate fluid loss; contractor added
water (GP).
Driller adds water and bentonite.
Smoother drilling.
Pre-Fraser Fine Grained Deposits
Cuttings are gray, SAND, some silt, trace gravel (SP-SM).
Cuttings are gray, silty, SAND (SM).
Cuttings are gray, SILT; rare silty, fine sand interbeds
(ML).
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-1
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/17/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/22/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»458 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 2 of 6
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
90%
90%
90%
9
10
11
0836
0847
0904
0910
0929
0936
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-1
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/17/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/22/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»458 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 3 of 6
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
90%
80%
80%
80%
12
13
14
15
0954
1001
1019
1029
1051
1058
7/19
1117
7/22
0816
Increased drill action; bouncing and chatter.
Pre-Fraser Coarse Grained Deposits
Cuttings are gray, gravelly, SAND (SP).
Drill chatter and bouncing (»2 to 3 feet); minor fluid loss.
Driller adds water.
Recovered larger angular sand and increased drill
chatter; bouncy drill action.
Increased drill chatter (»2 to 3 feet); minor fluid loss.
Driller adds water.
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-1
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/17/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/22/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»458 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 4 of 6
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
80%
70%
70%
70%
16
17
18
0839
0847
0926
0931
1008
1016
7/22
1051
Increased drill chatter (»2 feet); minor fluid loss.
Driller adds water.
Cuttings contain more coarse angular fragments;
increased drill chatter and bouncing (»6 feet); significant
fluid loss.
Driller adds water.
Increased drill chatter and bouncing (»3 to 4 feet);
significant fluid loss; contractor continuously adds water
at 5 to 8 gpm.
Drill bouncing (»1 foot).
Drill bouncing (»1 foot).
Bottom of test loop boring at 355 feet. Drill bit used
was a tricone rotary bit.
Fluid volumes correspond to estimated percentage
of drilling mud that was retained within the
borehole at depth.
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-1
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/17/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/22/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»458 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 5 of 6
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
Run times indicate the date and start/end time of
each 20-foot drilling interval.
Equipment downtime and maintenance resulted in a
4-day duration to complete GTL-1.
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-1
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/17/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/22/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»458 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 6 of 6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
100%
100%
100%
100%
1
2
3
4
7/24
0829
0850
0902
0941
0958
1016
1023
Fill
Moist, brown, SILT, some sand, trace gravel (ML).
Production rate slows; drilling fluid pressure increases.
Vashon Lodgement Till/Pre-Fraser Fine Grained Deposits
Cuttings are brown, sandy, SILT, some gravel; increased
drill action (ML).
As above; gravel content decreases to trace gravel;
smoother drill action.
Cuttings are brown, fine to medium SAND, trace gravel;
increased drill action (SP).
1-inch diameter
Centennial CenFuse
IPS SDR11
polyethylene flexible
pipe loop with fused
connector at base +4
to 350 feet
Bentonite grout 3 to
355 feet
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-2
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/24/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/25/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»460 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 1 of 6
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
100%
100%
100%
90%
5
6
7
8
1046
1115
1152
1159
1210
1215
1233
1239
Cuttings are gray, fine to medium sandy, SILT, trace
gravel; smooth drill action (ML).
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-2
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/24/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/25/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»460 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 2 of 6
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
90%
90%
100%
9
10
11
1246
1251
1302
1309
1325
1331
Increase in gravel content observed while flushing.
Gravel content decreases.
Increased drill chatter; drill progression slows.
Driller adds water.
Gray, fine to medium sandy, SILT, trace gravel; smooth
drill action (ML).
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-2
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/24/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/25/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»460 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 3 of 6
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
100%
80%
80%
100%
12
13
14
15
1348
1353
7/24
1410
7/25
0835
0844
0851
0906
0916
Pre-Fraser Coarse Grained Sediments
Silt content decreases; drill action and chatter increases.
Gray, silty, fine to coarse SAND, some gravel; drill action
smooths (SM).
Sand and gravel content increases while flushing.
Gray, silty, fine to coarse SAND, trace gravel; smooth drill
action (SM).
Gray, silty, fine to coarse SAND, some gravel; drill action
and chatter increases (SM).
Driller adds bentonite and water; smoother drill action.
Gray, silty, fine to coarse SAND, some gravel (SM).
Gray, silty, gravelly, fine to coarse SAND; smooth drill
action; gravel content increases (SM).
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-2
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/24/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/25/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»460 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 4 of 6
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
80%
60%
60%
60%
16
17
18
0926
0939
0956
1013
1029
1040
7/25
1103
Driller adds water and bentonite.
Drill action and chatter increase.
Medium to coarse sand increases; hard drilling; drill rod
bouncing.
Driller adds water and bentonite; smooth drilling 320 to
324 feet.
Hard drilling; bouncing and chatter.
Smooth drill action; fine sand content increases.
Gray to brownish gray, silty, fine to coarse SAND, some
gravel; medium to coarse sand decreases (SM).
Medium to coarse sand increases while flushing.
Bottom of test loop boring at 355 feet. Drill bit used
was a rotary claw bit.
Fluid volumes correspond to estimated percentage
of drilling mud that was retained within the
borehole at depth.
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-2
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/24/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/25/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»460 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 5 of 6
370
380
390
400
410
420
430
Run times indicate the date and start/end time of
each 20-foot drilling interval.
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
Exploration Boring GTL-2
Hazen High School Modernization
Renton, WA Start Date:7/24/24 Logged By:KAM
20210251E003 Ending Date:7/25/24 Approved By:JHS
Driller/Equipment:Geo Loop Tec / Mud Rotary
Hole Dia. (in):6 Total Depth (ft):355
Ground Surface Elevation (ft):»460 Water Level Elevation (ft):
Groundwater Depth ATD (ft): N/A (Mud Rotary) Datum:NAVD 88
Depth (ft)Fluid VolumeRun No. & Length%RecoveryRun TimeSampleOther Tests & SamplesGraphic SymbolDescription
Water LevelWell Construction
20210251E0038/30/2024Sheet: 6 of 6