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SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND
PRELIlVIINARY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL �
REPLACEMENT
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Renton, Washington
Prepared for:
Renton School District
Facilities Operations Center
1220 North 4`� Street
Renton, Washington 98055
Prepared by:
Associated Earth Sciences, Inc.
911 5�` Avenue, Suite 100
Kirkland, Washington 98033
425-827-7701
Fax: 425-827-5424
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I. PROJECT AND SITE CONDITIONS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of our subsurface exploration and preluninary geotechnical �
engineering study for the proposed Highlands Elementary School replacement (Figure 1). Our
recommendations are preliminary in that project plans are still under development at the time
of this report. The existing site features and approximate locations of the explorations
accomplished for this study are presented on the Site and Exploration Plan, Figure 2. In the
event that any changes in the nature, design, or location of the additions or associated
improvements are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this report
should be reviewed and modified, or verified, as necessary.
1.1 Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this study was to provide subsurface data to be utilized in the preliminary
design of the project. Our study included a review of available geologic literature, drilling
exploration borings, and performing geologic studies to assess the type, thickness, distribution,
and physical properties of the subsurface sediments and shallow ground water. Geotechnical
engineering studies were completed to determine the type of suitable foundation, allowable
foundation soil bearing pressure, anticipated foundation and floor settlement, floor support
recommendations, and drainage considerations. This report summarizes our current fieldwork
and offers development recommendations based on our present understanding of the project.
We recommend that we be allowed to review project plans prior to bidding to verify that our
geotechnical recommendations have been correctly interpreted and incorporated into the
design.
1.2 Authorization
Our work was completed in general conformance with the scope of work and cost presented in
our proposal for the project dated August 3, 2001. We were authorized to proceed by means
of a signed copy of our proposal. This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the
Renton School District and its agents for specific application to this project. Within the
limitations of scope, schedule, and budget, our services have been performed in accordance
with generally accepted geotechnical engineering and engineering geology practices in effect in
this area at the time our report was prepared. No other warranty, express or implied, is made.
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2.0 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION
This report was completed with an understanding of the project based on sketches provided to
us by Huttebal & Oremus Architects, the project architect. The faxed sketches were undated
and show the existing buildings, with annotated areas showing the proposed replacement
building footprint. The proposed project would include building a new school building and
then demolishing the existing school building in the near future. The new school building
would be located to the south of the existing school building in an azea currently occupied by
asphalt playground and grass covered play fields. The play fields would be relocated to the
north end of the site which is currently occupied by an asphalt covered parking lot. New
parking lots would surround the new building along its east, south, and west sides. New bus
parking would be along the east central portion of the site. No structural loads were provided
at the time this preliminary report was written. We assume moderate foundation loads on the
order of 2 to 4 kips per lineal foot for continuous foundation loads, column loads up to
approximately 150 kips, and distributed floor loads on the order of 100 to 150 pounds per
square foot (ps�.
The existing school is located at 2727 NE 9`� Street in the Highlands neighborhood of Renton,
Washington. The school is located on the west side of Harrington, just south of NE 9`� Street.
The site consists of a gymnasium building and a two-story school building which are located
on a benched area topographically lower than Harrington Avenue NE and higher than the park
to the west. South of the existing school building are grass and asphalt play fields. North of
the gymnasium is an asphalt covered parking area. West of the benched area the site drops
down to a park with tennis courts and open grass covered areas to the north and houses to the
south.
Reportedly, an older school building was located in the area of the existing playground and
playfields. We did not review plans indicating the location of this building nor did we
encounter surface or subsurface indications of old building or its foundation.
3.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
Our field study included drilling six exploration borings to gain information about the site.
The various types of sediments, as well as the depths where characteristics of the sediments
changed, are indicated on the exploration logs presented in the Appendix. The depths
indicated on the logs where conditions changed may represent gradational variations between
sediment types in the field. If changes occurred between sample intervals in our exploration
borings, they were interpreted. Our explorations were approximately located in the field by
measuring from known site features shown on the previously referenced plan sheet.
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The conclusions and recommendations presented in this report are based on the seven
exploration borings completed for this study. The number, location, and depth of the
explorations were completed within site and budget constraints. Because of the nature of
exploratory work below ground, extrapolation of subsurface conditions between field
explorations is necessary. It should be noted that differing subsurface conditions may
sometimes be present due to the random nature of deposition and the alteration of topography
by past grading and/or filling. The nature and extent of any variations between the field
explorations may not become fully evident until construction. If variations are observed at that
time, it may be necessary to re-evaluate specific recommendations in this report and make
appropriate changes.
3.1 Exploration Borings
The exploration borings were completed by advancing a 3�/-inch inside-diameter, hollow-stem
auger with a trailer-mounted drill rig. During the drilling process, samples were obtained at
generally 5.0-foot depth intervals. The exploration borings were continuously observed and
logged by a geologist from our firm. The exploration logs presented in the Appendix are
based on the field logs, drilling action, and inspection of the samples secured.
Disturbed but representative samples were obtained by using the Standard Penetration Test
procedure in accordance with ASTM:D 1586. This test and sampling method consists of
driving a standard 2-inch outside-diameter, split-barrel sampler a distance of 18 inches into the
soil with a 140-pound hammer free falling a distance of 30 inches. The number of blows for
each 6-inch interval is recorded and the number of blows required to drive the sampler the
fmal 12 inches is known as the Standard Penetration Resistance ("N") or blow count. If a total
of 50 is recorded within one 6-inch interval, the blow count is recorded as 50 blows for the
number of inches of penetration. The resistance, or N-value, provides a measure of the
relative density of granular soils or the relative consistency of cohesive soils; these values are
plotted on the attached exploration boring logs.
The samples obtained from the split-barrel sampler were classified in the field and
representative portions placed in watertight containers. The samples were then transported to
our laboratory for further visual classification and laboratory testing, as necessary.
4.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Subsurface conditions at the project site were inferred from the field explorations accomplished
for this study and visual reconnaissance of the site. As shown on the field logs, the exploration
borings encountered subsurface conditions at the exploration boring locations that were
relatively consistent. Typically, thin amounts of bark chips, grass, and/or topsoil were
underlain by a deposit of loose, brown, fine to coarse recessional outwash sand with trace to
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few silt and few to little fine to coarse gravel which was in tum underlain by a deposit of dense
to very dense lodgement till consisting of gray, silry sand with gravel. The recessional
outwash deposit typically increased in density with increasing depth below the ground surface.
The till was encountered in four of the six borings (EB-3 through EB-6) at depths between 7
and 12 feet below the surface. The recessional outwash extended to the full depths explored in
borings EB-1 (26.5 feet below the surface) and in EB-2 (16.5 feet below the surface).
The recessional outwash sand was deposited by melt water flowing from a large continental
glacier that covered the region during the Vashon Stade of the Frasier Glaciation
(approximately 9,000 years ago) as the ice melted and retreated. Recessional outwash such as
that encountered at the site is typically well-sorted sand and/or gravel with low amounts of fine
grained material making it well suited to wet site or weather condition construction. The
recessional outwash encountered at the site is loose and considered adequate for support of
lightly to moderately loaded structures only. Some surficial compaction may be needed prior
to footing and slab placement construction.
The till was deposited at the base of the continental glacier prior to its melting and subsequent
retreat (approximately 15,000 to 9,000 years ago). The till is usually a homogenous
assortment of clay to boulder sized particles subsequently ovenidden and compacted by the
weight of the overlying glacial ice. Lodgments till soils typically possess high strength and
low compressibility characteristics that are favorable for structural support of all loads.
Lodgment till soils typically contain a substantial fine-grained soil fraction, which makes them
moisture-sensitive and susceptible to disturbance when wet site or weather conditions exist.
Our subsurface explorations and interpretations are generally consistent with published sources
of geologic information regarding the site and vicinity, as represented by United States
Geological Survey (USGS) Geologic Map of the Renton Quadrangle, King County
Washington, dated 1965 by Mullineaux. This map, and other information sources, indicates
that the site is underlain by recessional outwash.
Ground water was encountered in exploration borings EB-3 and EB-4 at the time of drilling.
The water was encountered in EB-3 at 7 feet below the surface and in EB-4 at 10 feet below
the surface. The ground water, along with an increased soil moisture content observed in other
borings, coincided roughly with the top of the till surface. This ground water at the site is
considered a perched condition where surface water infiltrates the relatively more permeable
recessional outwash sand, infiltrates down to the top of the less permeable till and is kept from
infiltrating below this surface. It should be noted that the borings were drilled at the end of a
relatively dry summer in an over all dry year. Ground water conditions should be expected to
vary in response to changes in seasonal precipitation, on- and off-site land usage, and other
factors. Higher perched ground water levels are commonly observed during wet site and �',
weather conditions at sites underlain by lodgement till. !i
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II. DESIGN RECONIl�IENDATIONS
5.0 INTRODUCTION
Our exploration indicates that, from a geotechnical standpoint, the proposed project is feasible
provided the recommendations contained herein are properly followed. The bearing stratum
(recessional outwash sand) is relatively shallow and conventional shallow foundations should
perform well with proper subgrade preparation. Important geotechnical considerations for the
project will include management of moisture-sensitive lodgment till soils where exposed and
control of ground water along utility lines in deep excavations. The following report sections
provide specific geotechnical site development recommendations.
6.0 SITE PREPARATION
All paving and other structures that exist under the planned building addition areas or are not
part of future plans should be removed. Any buried utilities should be removed or relocated if
they aze under planned building areas. The resulting depressions should be backfilled with
structural fill as discussed under the Structural Fill section. In those areas proposed for new
structures such as buildings, parking lots, etc., any existing vegetation and topsoil should be
removed and any remaining roots grubbed.
The excavation for the new building foundation should not impinge on a prism of soil beneath
the existing occupied building foundation that extends downward and away from the existing
foundation at an angle of 1H:1V (Horizontal:Vertical). If unsuitable soils are discovered
within that prism, we should be contacted to provide situation-specific recommendations on
how to proceed. Possible alternatives in such a situation include temporary shoring,
excavating and replacing unsuitable soils within the foundation support zone in staged small
increments, or support of existing foundations with new underpinning. New foundations
should be designed in such a way that excavation within the support zone of existing
foundations is not required for construction of the new foundations.
Once the excavation for both footings and floor slabs are to subgrade elevation, the resulting
' surface should be compacted using a large smooth drum vibratory roller or other suitable
equipment. Any soft, loose, or yielding areas should be over-excavated to expose suitable
bearing soils. The subgrade and any structural fill used to backfill over-excavated areas should
then be compacted to at least 95 percent of the modified Proctor maximum dry densiry as
determined by the ASTM:D 1557 test procedure. Additional structural fill can then be placed
to achieve desired grades, if needed.
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In our opinion, stable construction slopes should be the responsibility of the contractor and
should be determined during construction. For estimating purposes, however, we anticipate
that temporary, unsupported cut slopes in the recessional outwash or in structural fill can be
excavated at angles of 1.SH:1V or flatter. If excavation slopes are expected in the lodgment
till they can be excavated at angles of �aH:1V or flatter. These slope angles assume that
ground water seepage is not strong enough to reduce slope stability, and that surface water is
not allowed to flow across the temporary slope faces. If ground or surface water is present
when the temporary excavation slopes are exposed, flatter slope angles will be required. As is
typical with earthwork operations, some sloughing and raveling may occur and cut slopes may
have to be adjusted in the field. In addition, WISHA/OSHA regulations should be followed at
all times.
Only the deeper lodgement till soils contain a high percentage of fine-grained material, which
makes them moisture-sensitive and subject to disturbance when wet. The contractor must use
care during site preparation and excavation operations if these soils will be encountered so that
they are not softened. If disturbance occurs, the softened soils should be removed and the area
brought to grade with structural fill. The reuse of the till soils as utility trench backfill may be
limited due to its higher moisture content, especially following extended wet weather.
7.0 STRUCTURAL FILL
I Structural fill may be necessary to establish desired grades. All references to structural fill in
this report refer to subgrade prepazation, fill type, placement, and compaction of materials as
discussed in this section. If a percentage of compaction is specified under another section of
this report, the value given in that section should be used.
After stripping, excavation, and any required overexcavation has been performed to the
satisfaction of the geotechnical engineer/engineering geologist, the upper 12 inches of exposed
ground should be recompacted to 90 percent of the modified Proctor maximum density using
ASTM:D 1557 as the standard. If the subgrade contains too much moisture, adequate
recompaction may be difficult or unpossible to obtain and should probably not be attempted.
In lieu of recompaction, the area to receive fill should be blanketed with washed rock or quany
spalls to act as a capillary break between the new fill and the wet subgrade. Where the
exposed ground remains soft and further overexcavation is impractical, placement of an
engineering stabilization fabric may be necessary to prevent contamination of the free-draining
layer by silt migration from below.
After recompaction of the exposed ground is tested and approved, or a free-draining rock
course is laid, structural fill may be placed to attain desired grades. Structural fill is defined as
non-organic soil, acceptable to the geotechnical engineer, placed in maximum 8-inch loose lifts
with each lift being compacted to 95 percent of the modified Proctor maximum density using
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ASTM:D 1557 as the standard. In the case of roadway right-of-way utility trench filling, the
backfill should be placed and compacted in accordance with cunent city or county codes and
standards. The top of the compacted structural fill should extend horizontally outward a
minimum distance of 3 feet beyond the location of the any perimeter footings or roadway edge
before sloping down at an angle of 2H:1V or flatter.
The contractor should note that any proposed fill soils must be evaluated by Associated Earth
Sciences, Inc. (AESI) prior to their use in fills. This would require that we have a sample of
the material 48 hours in advance of filling activities to perform a Proctor test and determine its
field compaction standard. Soils in which the amount of fine-grained material (smaller than the
No. 200 sieve) is greater than approximately 5 percent (measured on the minus No. 4 sieve
size) should be considered moisture-sensitive. Use of moisture-sensitive soil in structural fills
should be limited to favorable dry weather conditions. The upper, recessional outwash sand
deposit is not considered moisture-sensitive under most circumstances. The recessional
outwash sand is not considered "all weather fill" however, and its use during wet weather may
be limited at times. The on-site lodgment till deposit contains substantial amounts of silt and is
considered highly moisture-sensitive. Construction equipment traversing the site when the
soils are wet can cause considerable disturbance. If fill is placed during wet weather or if
proper compaction cannot be obtained, a select import material consisting of a clean, free- ,
draining gravel and/or sand should be used. Free-draining fill consists of non-organic soil with
the amount of fine-grained material limited to 5 percent by weight when measured on the
minus No. 4 sieve fraction.
If construction will take place during the winter, or if wet site conditions are expected,
consideration should be given to using select fill to create a working surface that is more
tolerant of inclement weather. The purpose of the working surface fill would be to limit the
potential for damage of moisture-sensitive subgrade soils during wet site or weather conditions.
The working surface should consist of a minimum thickness of 6 inches where foot traffic and
light equipment is expected. In areas that will experience heavy traffic volume, or extreme
loads such as concrete trucks, a minimum thickness of 12 inches is recommended. The
crushed rock should consist of railroad ballast or other suitable crushed rock with minimal
fines content. Depending on field conditions, geotextile fabric, such as Mirafi SOOX or
equivalent might be needed beneath areas where heavy traffic is expected.
8.0 FOUNDATIONS
Spread footings may be used for building support when they are constructed above new
structural fill placed as described above, or by medium dense to very dense native soils.
Footings founded on compacted undisturbed recessional outwash sand or on structural fill
above the recessional outwash sand may be designed for an allowable foundation soil bearing
pressure of 3,000 psf including both dead and live loads. If a higher foundation soil bearing
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pressure is required, foundations that are supported entirely on the lower very dense, glacially
consolidated lodgement till may be designed for an allowable foundation soil bearing pressure
of 5,000 psf. An increase of one-third may be used for short-term wind or seismic loading.
All foundations must penetrate to the prescribed bearing stratums and no foundations should be
constructed in or above loose, organic, or existing fill soils. In addition, all footings must
have a minimum width of 18 inches.
If the existing buildings will be used following construction of the new buildings, then care
should be exercised where new foundations are to be constructed adjacent to existing building
footings. New foundation subgrade elevations should match existing if possible. New
foundations placed at a higher elevation than existing footings will impose a vertical and
horizontal surcharge to the existing foundations. New footings founded at a lower elevation
than existing may undernune the existing foundations. Undermined foundations may need to
be underpinned. We recommend the project structural engineer review the impacts, if any, of
new foundations or existing foundations.
Considering the granular nature of the site soils, settlements are expected to be small and occur
rapidly during the initial application of dead load. Anticipated settlement of footings founded
as described above should be on the order of �/ inch with differential movement about half of
that total. However, disturbed soil not removed from footing excavations prior to footing
placement could result in increased settlements. Settlement effects of the new building relative
to existing buildings can be mitigated by deferring the installation of settlement-sensitive
surfaces as long as practical. All footing areas should be inspected by AESI prior to placing
concrete to verify that the design bearing capacity of the soils has been attained and that
construction conforms to the recommendations contained in this report. The City of Renton
may require such inspections. Perimeter footing drains should be provided as discussed under
the section on Drainage Considerations.
It should be noted that the area bounded by lines extending downward at 1H:1V from any
footing must not intersect another footing or intersect a filled area that has not been compacted
to at least 95 percent of ASTM:D 1557. In addition, a 1.SH:1V line extending down from any
footing must not daylight because sloughing or raveling may eventually undermine the footing.
Thus, footings should not be placed near the edge of steps or cuts in the bearing soils.
The project site is located within a Zone 3 rating for seismic activity on a scale of 1 (lowest) to
4 (highest) based on the Seismic Zone Map of the United States, Figure No. 16-2 in the 1997
edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). This zonation is based on past earthquake
activity in the Puget Sound region. As such, design recommendations in the report
accommodate the possible effect of seismic activiry in areas with a Zone 3 rating,
corresponding to a peak ground acceleration of 0.3g (a Richter magnitude 7.5 earthquake
occurring directly beneath the site), in accordance with UBC guidelines, using soil type Sc.
This soil type conesponds to seismic coefficients: Ca = 0.33 and C� = 0.45.
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9.0 LATERAL WALL PRESSURES
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All backfill behind walls or around foundation units should be placed as per our
recommendations for structural fill and as described in this section of the report. Horizontally
backfilled walls, which are free to yield laterally at least 0.1 percent of their height, may be
designed to resist an active lateral earth pressure represented by an equivalent fluid of 35
pounds per cubic foot (pcfl. Fully restrained, horizontally backfilled rigid walls that cannot
yield should be designed for an equivalent fluid of 55 pcf. Walls with sloping backfill are not
expected, but if they are planned they should be designed to resist lateral earth pressures that
include a surcharge based on the slope angle, height, and position relative to the wall. We
should be allowed to offer specific recommendations for geotechnical design of any retaining
wall that faces a slope. If parking areas are adjacent to the top of walls, a surcharge equivalent
to 2 feet of soil should be added to the wall height in determining lateral design forces. If
other foundations are located above a line projected upward and away from a retaining wall
footing at an angle of 1H:1V, the wall should be designed to accommodate a surcharge due to
the adjacent foundations. We recommend that we be allowed to offer specific
recommendations if this situation occurs.
The lateral pressures presented above are based on the conditions of a uniform backfill
consisting of on-site soil compacted to 90 percent of ASTM:D 1557. A higher degree of
compaction is not recommended as this will increase the pressure acting on the wall. Lower
compaction may result in settlement of slab-on-grade or other structures supported above the
walls. Thus, the compaction level is critical and must be tested by our firm during placement.
Surcharges from adjacent footings, heavy construction equipment, or sloping ground above the
top of the wall must be added to the above values. Perimeter footing drains should be
provided for all retaining walls as discussed under the section on Drainage Considerations.
We anticipate that the recommendations presented in this section will be applied only to
foundation walls that will be around 3 feet or less in total height. If foundation wall heights
exceed 3 feet, a full height blanket drain should be used against the wall. If the foundation
walls are less than 3 feet tall, a conventional footing drain could be used. Drainage
recommendations are discussed further in the Drainage Considerations section of this report.
9.1 Passive Resistance and Friction Factors
Footings/keyways cast directly against undisturbed, medium dense soil (compacted recessional
outwash sand) in a trench may be designed for passive resistance against lateral translation
using an equivalent fluid equal to 300 pcf. The passive equivalent fluid pressure diagram
�egins at the top of the footing; however, total lateral resistance should be summed only over
the depth of the actual key (truncated triangular diagram). This value applies only to
footings/keyways where concrete is placed directly against the trench sidewalls without the use
of forms. If footings are placed on grade and then backfilled, the top of the compacted backfill
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must be horizontal and extend outward from the footing for a minunum lateral distance equal
to three times the height of the backfill, before tapering down to grade. With backfill placed as
discussed, footings may also be designed for passive resistance against lateral translation using
an equivalent fluid equal to 300 pcf and the truncated pressure diagram discussed above.
Passive resistance values include a factor of safety equal to 3 in order to reduce the amount of
movement necessary to generate passive resistance. The friction coefficient for footings cast
directly on undisturbed, compacted recessional outwash sand may be taken as 0.35. This is an
allowable value and includes a safety factor.
10.0 FLOOR SUPPORT
A slab-on-grade floor may be used over compacted recessional outwash sand or structural fill
as recommended in the Site Preparation section of this report. The floor should be cast atop a
minimum of 4 inches of washed granulithic material such as pea gravel to act as a capillary
break. It should also be protected from dampness by an impervious moisture barrier placed
between the slab and the capillary break material or otherwise sealed. An optional2-inch sand
layer can be placed over the moisture barrier to protect it during concrete placement and to
provide subslab drainage. This sand layer should be kept dry prior to concrete placement.
Floor slabs that are supported by compacted recessional outwash sand and/or structural fill ,
should experience �/a inch or less of settlement.
11.0 DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS
Ground water was observed in two of our exploration borings at or just above the contact with
the underlying lodgement till at the time of drilling. Higher moisture content soils were also
observed in the other borings near the interface with the upper recessional outwash sand and
the underlying lodgement till. Ground water should be expected at the outwash/till interface in
utility trenches and other deeper excavations particularly following prolonged wet weather.
Therefore, prior to site work and construction, the contractor should be prepared to handle
ground water in some of the utility trenches.
All footing walls should be provided with a drain at the footing elevation. Drains should
consist of rigid, perforated, PVC pipe surrounded by washed pea gravel. The level of the
perforations in the pipe should be set at the bottom of the footing at all locations and the drains
should be constructed with sufficient gradient to allow gravity discharge away from the
building. In addition, all retaining walls should be lined with a minimum 12-inch-thick washed
gravel blanket provided over the full height of the wall and which ties into the footing drain.
Roof and surface runoff should not discharge into the footing drain system but should be
handled by a separate, rigid tightline drain. In planning, exterior grades adjacent to walls
should be sloped downward away from the structure to achieve surface drainage.
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The backfill in trenches excavated to construct buried utilities can provide conduits for the
collection and transport of ground water. Care should be taken to ensure that ground water
traveling along utility trench backfill does not enter below ground structures such as vaults and
mechanical spaces. This could be accomplished by thoroughly waterproofing the utility lines
and the structures that they enter, or by constructing the utilities in such a way that ground
water migration is discouraged. This could be accomplished by constructing periodic "check
dams" within the utility backfill using concrete, bentonite, or other similar low permeability
materials to fill short portions of the utility trench. If concrete check dams aze used, they
should be spaced no more than 50 feet on center, with the first one located within about 10 feet
of the vault or mechanical room where the line originates. Alternatively, the trenches could be
provided with gravity drains that collect drainage from the utility trench backfill and drain to
an appropriate discharge at suitable intervals. We recommend that we work with the civil
engineer to find workable solutions to managing ground water travel along buried utility lines
for this project.
12.0 PAVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Site preparation for areas to be paved should consist of overexcavating to remove the existing
vegetation, topsoil, loose/soft upper soils, and any deleterious materials to expose the
underlying stable soils. Since the density of the upper soils is variable, random loose/soft ',
areas may exist and the depth and extent of stripping can best be determined in the field by the
geotechnical engineer. In addition, along the centerline of parking areas, the subgrade should
be slightly inverted to drain toward the catch basin.
After the area to be paved is overexcavated, the exposed ground should be recompacted to 95
percent of ASTM:D 157. If required, structural fill may then be placed to achieve desired
subbase grades. Upon completion of the recompaction and structural fill placement, the
recommended minimum pavement section in car parking areas is 2 inches of Asphalt Concrete
Pavement (ACP) underlain by 4 inches of 11/a-inch crushed surfacing base course. In bus drive
areas or fire lanes, a minimum 3 inches of ACP and 4 inches of crushed base are
recommended. The crushed rock courses must be compacted to 95 percent of the maximum
density.
13.0 PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
At the time of this report, site grading, structural plans, and construction methods have not
been finalized, and the recommendations presented herein are preliminary. We are available to
provide additional geotechnical consultation as the project design develops and possibly
changes from that upon which this report is based. We recommend that AESI perform a
September 24, 2001 ASSOCIATED EARTH SCIENCES, INC.
JDC/da-KEOI518G2-Projectsl?00l5181KEIWP-W2K Page 11
Subsurface Exploralion and
Highlands Elementary School Replacement Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Repon
Renton, Washington Design Recommendations
geotechnical review of the plans prior to final design completion. In this way, our earthwork
and foundation recommendations may be properly interpreted and implemented in the design.
We are also available to provide geotechnical engineering and monitoring services during
construction. The integrity of the foundation depends on proper site preparation and
construction procedures. In addition, engineering decisions may have to be made in the field
in the event that variations in subsurface conditions become appazent. Construction monitoring
services are not part of this current scope of work. If these services are desired, please let us
know and we will prepare a cost proposal.
We have enjoyed working with you on this study and are confident that these recommendations
will aid in the successful completion of your project. If you should have any questions, or
require further assistance, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
ASSOCIATED EARTH SCIENCES, INC.
Kirkland, Washington
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Attachments: Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2: Site and Exploration Plan
Appendix: Exploration Logs
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EAi�TN Projed Number F�loration Number Sheet
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�o�ecc Name Highlands Elementary ReQlacement Ground Surface Elevation(ft) 302
�«�tion Renton, WA ��� �A.,SL
Driller/Equipment Boretec Date Start/Finish 08/27/01,�8/27/01
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KE01518G EB-2 1 of 1
Project Name Highlands Elementary Repiacement Ground Surface Elevation(ft) 302
�ocation Renton WA Datum Mg�
�riuer�quiPmenc Boretec Date StarVFinish _08/27/01_08/27/01
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' KE01518G EB-3 1 of 1
Project Name Highiands Elementary Reptacement �r«,nd surrace�or,�ft> 301
�oca�ion Renton. WA Datum MSL
Driller/Equipment Boretec Date StarVFinish 08I27/01,08/27/01
Hammer WeighUDrop 140#/30" Hde�iameter(in) 375
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EARTFI Prqec�Number E�loration Number Sheet
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Project Narne Highlands Elementary Replacement Ground Surfaoe ElevaGon(ft) 303
�ocatian Renton. WA Datum N►SL
�rine�rEquipmeM Boretec Date StarUFinish 08I27/01�p8127/01
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��EAi4TF1 Project Number E�loration Number Sheet
��E��^� KE01518G EB-5 1 of 1
Project Name Highlands Elementary Replacement Ground Surface Elevation(ft) 301
�ocation Renton, WA Datum MSt
Dnller/Equiprr�ent BOf@t@C DateStarUFinish p$/27/01,Q8/27/01
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�EARTM Project Number � F�loration Number Sheet
�E^����^� KE01518G EB-6 ' 1 of 1
Project Name Highlands Elementary Replacement Ground Surface Elevation(ft) 306
�ocation Renton, WA ��R► �flSL
�iue�rEquipmerrt Boretec Date StartlFinish 08I27I01,08I27/01
Hammer WeighUDrop 140#/30�� Hole Diameter(in) �7�
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