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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTract Map 13018 Parcel 1 Geotechnical Report of Compaction Test Rough GradingPROJECT NO: FILE CATETORY: Geotechnical Report of Compaction Test Results EnGEN Rough Grading Operations 41625 Enterprise Circle South, B-2.Temecula California 92590 Platts Residence 951.296.3511 -Fax 951.296.3711• Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 13018 www.engencorp.com South of Green Tree Road City of Temecula, County of Riverside, California 1 Project Number: 4166C December 81h, 2015 Prepared for: Dr. and Mrs.John Platts 41575 Avenida Bourdox Temecula, California 92592 ill-1i4M iaW'dIh3Z rt'hI Platts Residence Project Number:4166C TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION NUMBER AND TITLE PAGE 1.0 SITE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION................................................................................................. 1 1.1 SITE DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................1 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK...........................................................................................................................................2 t2.1 TIME OF GRADING..................................................................................................................................................2 2.2 CONTRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................................................2 2.3 GRADING OPERATIONS............................................................................................................................................2 2.4 FINISH PAD ELEVATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................2 3.0 SLOPE STABILITY............................................................................................................................................2 3.1 SLOPE MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................2 4.0 TESTING ........................................................................................................................................................3 4.1 FIELD TESTING PROCEDURES.....................................................................................................................................3 5.0 LABORATORY TESTING..................................................................................................................................3 5.1 GENERAL...............................................................................................................................................................3 5.2 CLASSIFICATION......................................................................................................................................................3 5.3 IN-SITU MOISTURE CONTENT AND DENSITY TEST..........................................................................................................3 5.4 MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY/OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT RELATIONSHIP TEST................................................................4 5.5 EXPANSION TEST....................................................................................................................................................4 6.0 EARTH MATERIALS........................................................................................................................................4 6.1 EARTH MATERIALS..................................................................................................................................................4 6.2 CORROSIVE SOILS ...................................................................................................................................................4 6.3 EXPANSION INDEX TEST...........................................................................................................................................4 7.0 FOUNDATION DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................4 7.1 FOUNDATION DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................4 7.2 FOUNDATION SIZE ..................................................................................................................................................5 7.3 DEPTH OF EMBEDMENT.......................................................................................................................................I...5 7.4 BEARING CAPACITY.................................................................................................................................................5 7.5 SETTLEMENT..............................................................................................................................................I...........5 7.6 LATERAL CAPACITY..................................................................................................................................................5 7.7 SLAB-ON-GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS.......................................................................................................................6 7.8 EXTERIOR SLABS.....................................................................................................................................................6 7.9 DRIVEWAY.............................................................................................................................................................6 8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................................................................7 8.1 GENERAL...............................................................................................................................................................7 8.2 SUITABILITY FOR PROPOSED USE................................................................................................................................7 8.3 POST ROUGH GRADING OBSERVATION ANDTESTING.....................................................................................................7 9.0 CLOSURE.......................................................................................................................................................7 1 EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number:4166C TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION NUMBER AND TITLE PAGE tAPPENDICES: APPENDIX 1-LABORATORY TEST RESULTS APPENDIX 2-FIELD COMPACTION TEST RESULTS APPENDIX 3-PLATE 1 1 t 1 1 1 EnGEN Corporation 1 i G M December 81h, 2015 Dr. and Mrs. Platts 41575 Avenida Bourdox Temecula, California 92592 Subject: Geotechnical Report of Compaction Test Results Rough Grading Plaits Residence-Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 13018, South of Green Tree Road, City of Temecula, County of Riverside, California Project Number: 4166C References: 1. EnGEN Corporation, Geotechnical Feasibility Study — Platts Residence, Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 13018— South of Green Tree Road, City of Temecula, County of Riverside, California —APN: 940-180-009, dated: May 22"d, 2015. 2. Hendrickson Building Design- Manning Engineering, Inc. — Foundation Plan, Platts Residence, 41784 Green Tree Road, Temecula, California, 92592, dated: August 27th, 2015. 3. Bratene Construction and Engineering, Inc., Precise Grading Plan, Platts Residence, Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 13018, Green Tree Road, City of Temecula, Riverside County, California, dated: September 14, 2015. Dr. and Mrs. Platts: In accordance with your request and signed authorization, EnGEN Corporation has performed field observations, sampling, and in-place density testing at the above referenced site. Submitted, herein, are the test results and the supporting field and laboratory data. 1.0 SITEIPROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 1.1 Site Description tThe subject property consists of approximately 2.60 Acres located south of Green Tree Road, in the City of Temecula, Riverside County, California. Vertical topographic relief across the site is approximately 20-feet with overall site drainage toward the south. 1.2 Project Description The proposed development of the subject property is represented to be a single-family residence that will encompass minor site improvements for the proposed development (see Plate 1). The grading of the site consisted of a cut and fill operation in order to create a level building pad for the proposed structure. In addition, imported soils were needed to complete the building pad to the approved finish grade elevations. 1 1 41625 Enterprise Cirde South, B-25ernecula California 92590 951.296.3511 - Fax: 951.296,371 1 Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Page 2 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 Time of Grading This report represents geotechnical observations and testing during the construction operations from October 12, 2015 through November 21, 2015. 2.2 Contractor and Equipment The grading operations were performed by Advanced Erosion Services through the use of(1) Loader, (1) Skip-Loader and (1)Water hose via domestic supply. 2.3 Grading Operations The subject pad area was very gently sloping to the south & grading of the site essentially involved minor cuts and fills to achieve a level pad area and facilitate surface draining to suitable discharge facilities. Grading within the proposed structure area involved the removal & re-compaction of native ground to create a uniform compacted soil mat to support the future structure. The over-excavation extended to a depth of 34eet below existing surface elevation and 5 feet beyond the proposed structure footprint. Bottoms were observed, probed and found to be into competent natural ground with a minimum relative compaction of 85% by a representative of this firm, prior to placement of engineered fill. Native soils were supplemented with imported soils in order to construct the pad to the approved finished grade elevations. 2.4 Finish Pad Elevations The pad areas were generally graded to the elevations noted on the referenced number 1 report. However, the actual pad locations, dimensions, elevations, slope locations and inclinations, etc. were surveyed and staked by others and should be verified by the Project Civil Engineer. 3.0 SLOPE STABILITY 3.1 Slope Maintenance and Protection Recommendations The design and construction of slopes are planned to create slopes that are grossly stable. Surficial slumping, creep, pop-outs, and other factors are beyond the control of the project Geotechnical Consultant. The following recommendations are presented for slope protection and maintenance. Surface Drainage Surface water should not be allowed to flow over the slopes other than incidental rainfall. No alteration of pad gradients should be allowed that will prevent pad and roof run-off from being expediently directed to an approved disposal areas away from the tops of slopes. Slope Berms Top of slope berms should be constructed and compacted as part of finish grading and should be maintained by the resident and/or the property owner. The recommended drainage patterns should be established at the time of finish grading and maintained throughout the life of the project. EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Page 3 Slope Protection It is recommended that slopes be planted with ground cover, shrubs and trees that possess deep, dense root structures that require a minimum of irrigation. It should be the responsibility of the landscape architect to provide such plants initially and of the owner to maintain such planting. Alteration of the planting scheme is at the property owner's risk. Excessive Irrigation If automatic sprinkler systems are installed on the slopes, the use should be adjusted to account for natural rainfall. Burrowing Animals The resident and/or the owner should maintain a program for the elimination of burrowing animals. This should be an on-going program to protect slope stability. 4.0 TESTING 4.1 Field Testing Procedures Field in-place density and moisture content testing were performed in general accordance with ASTM D 2922-03 and ASTM D 3017-01 procedures for determining in-place density and moisture content, respectively, using nuclear gauge equipment. Relative compaction test results were within the 90 percent required for all material tested,which is an indication that the remainder of the fill placed has been properly compacted. Test results are presented in the Appendix of this report. Fill depths and test locations were determined from review of the referenced grading plans. 5.0 LABORATORY TESTING 5.1 General The following laboratory tests were performed as part of our services during the grading of the subject site. Laboratory tests results are presented in the Appendix of this report. Following is a listing and brief explanation of the laboratory tests which were performed. The samples obtained will be discarded 30 days after the date of this report. This office should be notified immediately if retention of samples will be needed beyond 30 days. 5.2 Classification The field classification of soil materials encountered in the exploratory borings was verified in the laboratory in general accordance with the Unified Soils Classification System, ASTM D 2488-00, Standard Practice for Determination and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedures). 5.3 In-Situ Moisture Content and Density Test The in-situ moisture content and dry density were determined in general accordance with ASTM D 2216- 98 and ASTM D 2937-00 procedures, respectively, for each selected undisturbed sample obtained. The dry density is determined in pounds per cubic foot and the moisture content is determined as a percentage of the oven dry weight of the soil. EnGEN Corporation tPlatts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Page 4 5.4 Maximum Dry Density/ Optimum Moisture Content Relationship Test Maximum dry density/optimum moisture content relationship determinations were performed on samples of near-surface earth material in general accordance with ASTM D 1557-02 procedures using a 4.0-inch diameter mold. Samples were prepared at various moisture contents and compacted in five (5) layers using a 10-pound weight dropping 18-inches and with 25 blows per layer. A plot of the compacted dry density versus the moisture content of the specimens is constructed and the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content determined from the plot. 5.5 Expansion Test Laboratory expansion tests were performed on samples of near-surface earth material in general accordance with the California Building Code Standard (CBC 18-2). In this testing procedure, a remolded sample is compacted in two (2) layers in a 4.0-inch diameter mold to a total compacted thickness of approximately 1.0-inch by using a 5.5-pound weight dropping 12-inches and with 16 blows per layer. The tsample is compacted at a saturation of between 49 and 51 percent. After remolding, the sample is confined under a pressure of 144 pounds per square foot (psf) and allowed to soak for 24 hours. The resulting volume change due to the increase in moisture content within the sample is recorded and the Expansion Index (EI) calculated. 6.0 EARTH MATERIALS 6.1 Earth Materials The natural earth materials encountered on-site generally consists of medium to fine silty sand. Import soils consists of coarse to fine sand with some silt. 6.2 Corrosive Soils The soils present on the subject property are comprised of decomposed granitic material. Based on this firm's experience in the area of the subject site and the material properties associated with corrosive soils, it is our opinion that the soils to be in contact with concrete at the subject do not possess corrosive properties, and therefore Type II concrete may be used. 6.3 Expansion Index Test One (1) soil sample was obtained for expansion potential testing within the area of the future proposed building upon completion of rough grading operations. The expansion test was performed in accordance with CBC 18-2. The material tested consisted of Brown, Silty Sand, which has an Expansion Index of 0. This soil is classified as having a low expansion potential. The results are presented in the Summary of Expansion Index Results in the Appendix of this report. 7.0 FOUNDATION DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Foundation Design Recommendations Foundations for the proposed structures may consist of conventional column footings and continuous wall footings founded in properly compacted fill. The recommendations presented in the subsequent EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Page 5 paragraphs for foundation design and construction are based upon a low expansion potential for the supporting soils and should not preclude more restrictive structural requirements. The Project Structural Engineer should determine the actual footing width and depth in accordance with the latest edition of the California Building Code to resist design vertical, horizontal, and uplift forces. 7.2 Foundation Size Continuous footings should have a minimum width of 12-inches and should be continuously reinforced with a minimum of one (1) No. 4 steel reinforcing bar located near the top and one (1) No. 4 steel reinforcing bar located near the bottom of the footings to minimize the effects of slight differential movements which may occur due to minor variations in the engineering characteristics or seasonal moisture change in the supporting soils. Column footings should have a minimum width of 18-inches by 18-inches and be suitably reinforced, based on structural requirements. A grade beam, founded at the same depths and reinforced the same as the adjacent footings, should be provided across doorway entrances. 7.3 Depth of Embedment Exterior and interior footings founded in properly compacted fill should extend to a minimum depth of 12- inches below lowest adjacent finish grade for the proposed structure. Perimeter footings for two-story structures should be placed to a minimum depth of 18-inches below lowest adjacent grade. 7.4 Bearing Capacity Provided the recommendations for site earthwork, minimum footing width, and minimum depth of embedment for footings are incorporated into the project design and construction, the allowable bearing value for design of continuous and column footings for the total dead plus frequently-applied live loads is 1,500 psf for footings in properly compacted fill. The allowable bearing value has a Factor of Safety of at least 3.0 and may be increased by 33.3 percent for short durations of live and/or dynamic loading such as wind or seismic forces. 7.5 Settlement Footings designed according to the recommended bearing values and the maximum assumed wall and column loads are not expected to exceed a maximum settlement of 0.75-inch or a differential settlement of 0.50-inch in properly compacted fill under static load conditions. 7.6 Lateral Capacity Additional foundation design parameters based on compacted fill for resistance to static lateral forces, are as follows: Table 1 -Allowable Lateral Pressure (Equivalent Fluid Pressure) Passive Case Soil Type Design Value Compacted Engineered Fill 200 psf—per foot Bedrock 400 pcf/ft. Allowable Coefficient of Friction 0.35 EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Page 6 Lateral load resistance may be developed by a combination of friction acting on the base of foundations and slabs and passive earth pressure developed on the sides of the footings and stem walls below grade when in contact with undisturbed, properly compacted fill material. The above values are allowable design tvalues and may be used in combination without reduction in evaluating the resistance to lateral loads. The allowable values may be increased by 33.3 percent for short durations of live and/or dynamic loading, such as wind or seismic forces. For the calculation of passive earth resistance, the upper 1.0-foot of material should be neglected unless confined by a concrete slab or pavement. The maximum recommended allowable passive pressure is 5.0 times the recommended design value. 7.7 Slab-on-Grade Recommendations The recommendations for concrete slabs, both interior and exterior, excluding FCC pavement, are based upon the anticipated building usage and upon a very low expansion potential for the supporting material as determined by Chapter 18 of the California Building Code. Concrete slabs should be designed to minimize cracking as a result of shrinkage. Joints (isolation, contraction, and construction) should be placed in accordance with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) guidelines. Special precautions should be taken during placement and curing of all concrete slabs. Excessive slump (high water/cement ratio) of the concrete and/or improper curing procedures used during either hot or cold weather conditions could result in excessive shrinkage, cracking, or curling in the slabs. It is recommended that all concrete proportioning, placement, and curing be performed in accordance with ACI recommendations and procedures. Slab-on-grade reinforcement and thickness should be provided by the structural engineer based on structural considerations, but as a minimum, it is recommended that concrete floor slabs be at least 4-inches nominal in thickness and reinforced with at least No.3 steel reinforcing bars placed 24- 1 inches on center both ways, placed at mid-height of the slab cross-section. In areas where moisture sensitive floor coverings are anticipated over the slab, we recommend the use of a polyethylene vapor barrier with a minimum of 10.0 mil in thickness be placed beneath the slab. The moisture barrier should be overlapped or sealed at splices and covered top and bottom by a 1.0-inch to 2.0-inch minimum layer of clean, moist(not saturated) sand to aid in concrete curing and to minimize potential punctures. 7.8 Exterior Slabs All exterior concrete slabs cast on finish subgrade (patios, sidewalks, etc., with the exception of FCC pavement) should be a minimum of 4-inches nominal in thickness. Reinforcing in the slabs and the use of a compacted sand or gravel base beneath the slabs should be according to the current local standards. 7.9 Driveway The driveway was constructed via standard cut/fill hillside grading practices and was tested to verify compaction of at least 90 percent of maximum density in all fill areas. The driveway is considered adequate to provide support for fire trucks and other typical emergency vehicles. 1 EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Page 7 8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1 General There were no conditions encountered which would cause a change in the previously provided design and construction recommendations. As a result, design and construction should adhere to the recommendations provided in the Referenced No. 1 Geotechnical Engineering Study. 8.2 Suitability for Proposed Use Based on the observations and tests performed during grading, the subject site, in the areas noted as test tlocations, has been completed in accordance with the Referenced Reports, or as amended in the field based on conditions encountered, the project plans and the Grading Code of the City of Temecula. The graded site, in the areas noted as graded, is determined to be adequate for the support of a typical residential development. Any subsequent grading for development of the subject property should be performed under engineering observation and testing performed by EnGEN Corporation. Subsequent grading includes, but is not limited to, any additional fill placement and excavation of temporary and permanent cut and fill slopes. 8.3 Post Rough Grading Observation and Testing EnGEN Corporation should observe all foundation excavations. Observations should be made prior to installation of concrete forms and/or reinforcing steel so as to verify and/or modify, if necessary, the conclusions and recommendations in this report. Observations of overexcavation cuts, fill placement, finish grading, utility or other trench backfill, pavement subgrade and base course, retaining wall backfill, slab pre-saturation, or other earth work completed for the development of the subject site should be performed by EnGEN Corporation. If any of the observations and testing to verify site geotechnical conditions are not performed by EnGEN Corporation, liability for the safety and performance of the development is limited to the actual portions of the project observed and/or tested by EnGEN Corporation. 9.0 CLOSURE This report has been prepared for use by the parties or project named or described above. It may or may not contain sufficient information for other parties or purposes. The findings and recommendations expressed in this report are based on field and laboratory testing performed during the rough grading operation and on generally accepted engineering practices and principles. No further warranties are implied or expressed beyond the direct representations of this report. 1 EnGEN Corporation 1 Platte Residence Project Number: 4166C 1 December 2015 Page 8 Thank you for the opportunity to provide these services. If you should have any questions regarding this 1 report, please do not hesitate to contact this office at your convenience. Respectfully submitted, 1 EnGEN Corporation 1 H.Wayne dga, P ' 1pal jorn raten , P al Project Ma r GE 16 1 HWB/OB:ch 1 R FESSt WQ O O p04 BR,1 F2 Distribution: 2 Addressee y 0 2 c 1 or Zm No. 162 m K v Z} 1 0 CFIN` P\ Q' q OFCAUF 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EnGEN corporation tPlatts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Appendix Appendix 1 — TEST RESULTS Laboratory Test Results — Summary Expansion Index: The expansion potential of representative samples was evaluated using the guidelines of ASTM D 4829. The test results are presented below: SAMPLE LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION EXPANSION INDEX EXPANSION POTENTIAL Pad Area Silty Sand, Brown 0 Low 1 MAXIMUM DENSITY—OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT ASTMD—D—1557-00 Method A) SAMPLE LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION OPTIMUM MOISTURE MAXIMUM DENSITY Pad Area Silty Sand,Brown 127.2 10.1 Import Material Coarse to fine sand with silt 122.3 10.5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Appendix Field Compaction Test Results Summary of Field In-Place Compaction Test Results NG = Nuclear Density Test/ SC= Sand Cone Test SG = Subgrade / FG = Finish Grade OPT. DEPTH MAX MOISTURE MOISTURE DRY TEST TECK ELEVATION DENSITY CONTENT CONTENT NSITY RELATIVE REQUIRED + TESTCOMPACTIONCOMPACTIONON NO. DATE TEST LOCATIONS INTIALS (FT) SOIL TYPE (PCF)PCF) TYPE 1 10/12/15 Pad Bottom PB 1239.7 Al 127.2 10.1 5.1 114.7 90.2% 85% NG 2 10/13/15 Pad Fill P6 1241.7 Al 127.2 10.1 7.3 115.1 90.5% 90% NG 3 10/13/15 Pad Bottom PB 1239.7 Al 127.2 10.1 9.2 109.2 85.8% 85°% NG 4 10/13/15 Pad Fill PB 1241.7 Al 127.2 10.1 10.2 121.0 95.1% 90% NG 5 10/14/15 Pad Bottom DJ 1239.7 Al 127.2 10A 12.6 116.2 91.4% 185% NG 6 10/14/15 Pad Fill N 1243.7 Al 127.2 10.1 11.4 116.8 91.8% 90% NG 7 10/15/15 Pad Fill PB 1241.7 Al 127.2 10.1 8.6 116.0 91.2% 90% NG 8 10/15/15 Pad Fill PB 1241.7 Al 12T2 10.1 9.7 120.7 94.9% 90% NG 9 10/16/15 Pad Fill DJ 1243,7 Al 127.2 10.1 11.2 120.2 94.5% 90% NG 10 10/16/15 Pad FII DJ 1243.7 Al 127.2 10.1 11.2 1 119.1 93.6% 90% NG 11 1 10/16/15 Pad Bottom DJ 1239.7 Al 127.2 10.1 9.2 116.7 91.7% 85% NG 12 11/21/15 Pad FG DJ FG Al 1272 10.1 5.4 121.7 95.7% 90% NG 13 11/21/15 Pad FG Di FG Al 127.2 10.1 4.6 117.4 92.3% 90% NG 14 11/21/15 Pad FG DJ FG Al 127.2 1CA 4.5 123.5 97.1% 90% NG 15 11/21/15 Pad FG DJ FG Al 127.2 10.1 7.3 1220 95.9% 90% NG 16 11/21/15 Pad FG DJ FG Al 127.2 10.1 5.3 1 119.4 93.9°% 1 90% NG 17 11/21/15 Patio Area DJ 1239 Al 127.2 1C.1 4.9 118.9 93.5% 90% NG 18 11/21115 Patio Area Di 1241 A2 122.3 10.5 6.6 114.7 93.8% 90% NG 19 11/30/15 SW Pad Area DJ FG Al 127.2 10.1 6.2 124.3 9T7% 90% NG 20 11/30/15 SW Patio Area DJ FG A2 122.3 10.5 7.7 114A 93.5% 90% NG EnGEN Corporation Platts Residence Project Number: 4166C December 2015 Appendix 1 1 PLATE 1 1 1 EnGEN Corporation PLATE 1 VICINITY MAPsY 6 i/, E NOT TO SCALE i :far': / - i:. / i a I r/ i I N IFORNIP ROAD40 SUE x III\ RANCHO VISTA i i .',!':. i 11 11 1 Z OREENTREE. RD PAUBA RD I r i i ir;l ` II I \ a, 1'jai r Il ill'II 1` \; 11 \\ / I1i11 \ \ \ 1 GRAPHIC SCALE 90 00 120 1w M LEGEND 2.6o nc1G S 2.45i1AC N Approximate Location of Compaction Tests 1\ 1 Y` Horizontal Limits of Over-X Area n I \\•''f'I ; II, COMPACTION TEST REPORT SITE PLAN PROJECT NAME' PlattS Residence DATE: November 2015 PROJECT NUMBER: 4166-C CLIENT: Mr. & Mrs. John Platts 41625 Enterprise Circle South,B-2 Temecula,California 92590 951.296.3511 Fax: 951.296-3711 www.engencorp.com Legal Description: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 13018 Plate No. 1