HomeMy WebLinkAboutSoils Report SOILS INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSED
PHASE II
RANCHO CALIFORNIA TOWN CENTER
RANCHO CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA
PREPARED FOR:
LANDGRANT DEVELOPMENT
12625 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE, #2L2
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92130
PREPARED BY:
KETCHUM ENGINEERING, INC.
7818 QUEBRADA CIRCLE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92009
KETCHUM ENGINEERING, INC.
KETCHUM ENGINEERING INC.
April 25, 1989 7818 OUEBRADA CIRCLE, CARLSBAD L�
CALIFORNIA 92009 (6 19) 944- 1836
LandGrant Development KE8687
12625 High Bluff Drive, #212 Report #37
Del Mar, California
Subject: Updated Soils Report, Phase II, for Shops A,B,C, & D,
Anchors 4, 5, 6, & 7, The Theater, The Three Story
Office Building and Future Building Pads, 1, 2, & 3,
Rancho California Town Center, Rancho California,
California.
Reference: Geotechnical Investigation by Ketchum Engineering,
Inc. , Report #2 dated March 17, 1987.
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to present this updated soils report for the
subject project. This study was performed in accordance with
your request.
The results of our field investigation and laboratory tests, as
well as our conclusions and recommendations, are presented in the
accompanying report.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of professional service. If
you have any questions, you are welcome to contact this office at
your convenience.
Respectfully submitted, QRQFESS/�
KETCHUM ENGINEERING, INC.
E. N. Ketchum RCE 26267 262.67
President Exp. 3/31/90
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction and Project Description 2
Purpose and Scope of Project 2
Three Story Building Field Investigation 3
Laboratory Testing 3
Findings 4
Site Description 4
Recommendations 4
Site Preparation 4
Earthwork Recommendations 5
Cut and Fill Slopes 6
Foundations and Concrete Slabs-on-Grade 6
Bearing Value 8
Pavement 9
Drainage 9
Limitations it
ATTACHMENTS
Plate 1 Vicinity Nap
Plate 2 Site Plan
Plate 3 Unified Soil Classification
Plates 4-6 Boring Logs
Plate 7 & 8 Consolidations
APPENDIX
Recommended Grading Specifications
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SOILS INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSED
PHASE II FOR SHOPS A,B,C, & D
ANCHORS 4, 5, 6 & 7, THE THEATER,
THE THREE STORY OFFICE BUILDING
FUTURE BUILDING PADS, 1, 2, & 3
RANCHO CALIFORNIA TOWN CENTER,
RANCHO CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA
INTRODUCTION
This report presents the foundation recommendations and earthwork
procedures for the subject buildings proposed for this subject
site. The vicinity map for this project is presented on Plate
Number 1. Plate Number 2 shows the site configuration topography
and the building locations. To assist in the preparation of this
report, we were provided with an unsigned and undated Rough
Grading Plan, Phase II, that was prepared by NBS/Lowry.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project is located at the north east corner of Ynez Road and
Rancho California Road, County of Riverside, California.
Development of this site is proposed to consist of constructing
one story, wood frame and masonry structures for shops A through
D, Majors 4 through 7 , and future pads 1, 2 , & 3 . The theater
will most likely be a one and/or two story masonry or concrete
tiltup structure.
The proposed three story building is to be a steel frame
building. All of the above structures are to have concrete slabs
on grade. This structure is anticipated to have maximum uniform
wall loads of about _3 . 5 kips per lineal foot and maximum column
loads of approximately 200 , i_ps.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT
The purpose of this report is to update the initial geotechnical
report for the subject buildings.
This report includes the following:
a) Explore the subsurface conditions to the depths
influenced by the proposed construction.
b) Evaluate, by laboratory tests, the pertinent engineering
properties of the various strata which will influence
the development, including their bearing capacities,
expansive characteristics and settlement potential.
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c) Develop soil engineering criteria for site grading.
d) Determine potential construction difficulties and
provide recommendations concerning these problems.
e) Recommend an appropriate foundation system for the type
of structures anticipated and develop soil engineering
design criteria for the recommended foundation design.
THREE STORY BUILDING
FIELD INVESTIGATION
Our field investigation was conducted on March 23, 1989 and
consisted of visual observations of the existing surface
conditions and completion of three subsurface excavations. These
excavations were made by means of a 6" diameter flight auger
under the observation of our geological personnel. All soils
encountered were visually classified in accordance with Unified
Soil Classification System that is presented on Plate Number 3.
The representative soil samples obtained were transported to the
laboratory for testing. Please refer to Plates Numbered 4
through 6 for the field logs.
LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory testing on selected soil samples were completed in
conformance with the general practices and procedures as
recommended by the American Society for Testing and Materials
(A.S.T.M. ) . These tests are briefly outlined below:
a. Soil Sample Classification: By visual examination, the
sampled soil classifications made in the field were
further evaluated in accordance with the Unified Soil
Classification System. The final classifications are ,
presented on the exploratory logs.
b. Field Moisture Content and Dry Soil Density• The
moisture content in percent of the soils dry weight and
the dry unit weight in pounds per cubic foot were
determined for selected soil samples. Please refer to
the exploration logs for the results of these tests.
C. Consolidation Test: A consolidation test was performed
on selected "undisturbed" samples. The consolidation
apparatus was designed to accommodate a 1 inch high by
2 . 375 inch or 2 . 500 inch diameter soil sample laterally
confined by a brass ring. Porous stones were placed in
contact with the top and bottom of the sample to permit
the addition or release of pore fluid during testing.
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Loads were applied to the samples in a geometric
progression after vertical movement ceased, and the
resulting deformations were recorded. The percent
consolidation for each load cycle is reported as the
ratio of the amount of vertical compression to the
original one-inch sample height. The test samples
were inundated at some point in the test cycle to
determine their behavior under the anticipated load
as soil moisture increases. The results of this test
are presented in the form of a curve on Plate Numbers
7 and 8.
FINDINGS
SITE DESCRIPTION
The site is an irregular parcel of land that is situated directly
north of the existing Phase I portions of this project.
Generally the site is drained by sheet flow towards the west. A
temporary storm drain channel has been cut through the site east
to west. There are two soil stockpiles on this parcel, one north
and one south of the channel.
RECOMMENDATIONS
SITE PREPA,UTION
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: We recommend that a preconstruction
conference be held at the site with the developer, civil
engineer, contractor, and geotechnical engineer in attendance.
Special soil handling and the grading plans can be discussed at
that time.
SPECIFICATIONS: We recommend that all earthwork be done in
accordance with the attached " Recommended Grading
Specifications. " Ketchum Engineering, Inc. , should observe the
grading and test compacted fills.
All special site preparation recommendations presented in this
report will supercede those in the standard Recommended Grading
Specifications. All embankments, structural fill and fill should
be compacted to not less than 90 percent of the maximum
laboratory density. Utility trench backfill within 5 feet of the
proposed structures and beneath asphalt pavements should be
compacted to not less than 90 percent of its maximum dry density.
The maximum dry density of each soil type should be determined in
accordance with A.S.T.M. Test Method 1557-70.
DEMOLITIONS, CLEARING AND GRUBBING: During site preparation, all
debris and deleterious materials derived from demolition,
clearing and grubbing operations should be legally disposed of
off-site prior to grading. Any existing utilities that will not
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be utilized should be removed and properly capped at the property
lines. The removal of trees should include the removal of their
roots. The depressions resulting from the above operation should
be backfilled with soil that has been compacted to at least 90%
relative compaction.
EARTHWORK RECOMMENDATIONS
SHOPS A.C,D, THEATER, ANCHOR 7 , AND FUTURE BUILDING PADS 1,2 , &
3 : (Note the designation of future building pads 1,2, & 3 is
arbitrary for purposes of indentification for the preparation of
this report) : No special earthwork procedures are required other
than cutting these pads and/or minor filling of 2 or 3 feet to
achieve the specified grade.
Although the pad elevations for the theater have not been set, as
of this writing, it is anticipated that only minor grading will
be required for this building pad. No special undercutting
procedures are required.
SHOP B. ANCHORS 4 , 5, & 6: Because these structures are known to
encroach into the old original channel or the existing temporary
channel, we are recommending that these building pads be undercut
to a depth of at least 5 feet. The lateral extent of these
undercuts should include the area within 10 feet beyond the
building perimeter. This undercutting procedure is presented in
order to prepare a more uniform soil condition beneath these
structures.
MOISTURE CONTENT OF FILL SOILS: All fill soils placed should
have moisture contents of at least 2% over optimum moisture
content.
AREAS TO BE PAVED: All areas to be paved should have the
subgrade soils densified to at least 90% relative compaction to a
minimum depth of 12 inches. It is suggested that the upper 12
inches of subgrade soils be comprised of granular select, non-
expansive materials.
IMPORT MATERIALS: Any fill material to be imported on-site
should consist of granular, non-expansive soil that contains no
organic or deleterious materials. It should have sufficient
cohesion to hold a vertical , or near vertical cut for footing
excavations. It should have at least 85% of the material passing
the Number 4 sieve with no rocks or chunks larger than 1 1/2
inches. The import fill should be approved by our office prior
to on-site delivery.
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CUT AND FILL SLOPES
It is our opinion that cut and fill slopes constructed from the
native on-site materials will be stable with relation to deep-
seated failures if constructed at, or flatter than, the following
recommended slope ratios expressed in the horizontal or vertical
units for the indicated heights:
Cut Slopes to 60 Feet in Height 2 : 1
Fill Slopes to 25 Feet in Height 2 :1
The above maximum heights were determined by using a factor of
safety of 1. 5.
It is also recommended that. footings not be founded_ nearer than 8-
eet measured horizontally inward from the face of the slopes.
Slopes should be planted with erosion resisting plants and
natural drainage should be directed away from the top of all
slopes such that no water is allowed to flow over the top.
TEMPORARY SLOPE STABILITY: The following table presents
recommendations relative to temporary construction excavations.
These slopes should be relatively stable against deep-seated
failures but may experience localized sloughing.
Slope Ratio Maximum Height of Temporary
(Horizontal to Vertical) Excavation (Feet)
0. 25 : 1 12
Vertical 5
It should be the contractor's responsibility to provide safe
support for the excavation. No heavy equipment should be allowed
adjacent to the top of the temporary cuts.
FOUNDATIONS AND CONCRETE SLABS-ON-GRADE
GENERAL: We recommend the structure proposed for this project be�
supported by a continuous spread footing foundation system as
recommended below. The following recommendations are submitted
provided the soils within the upper 3 feet from finish grade have
a medium expansive potential . When the grading has been
completed for these pads, expansion index tests will be
completed.
SHOPS A,C, D, THEATER, ANCHORS 7 , FUTURE PADS 1.2 . & 3 :
STRUCTURES FOUNDED TOTALLY ON CUT OR FILL:
a) All footings for these one story structures should
be founded a minimum of 18 inches below adjacent
finish grade. Footings should have a minimum width
of 12 inches.
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b) Both exterior and interior continuous footings should
be reinforced with two Number 4 bars positioned 3 inches
above the bottom of the footings and two Number 4 bars
positioned 3 inches clear below finish floor.
c) Interior slabs should be not less than 3 1/2 inches in
thickness, underlain by a 4 inch blanket of clean
concrete sand or crushed rock, reinforced with 6"x6"-
#10/#10 welded wire mesh and completely surrounded with
a continuous footing. Further, we recommend that #3
ties, 32 inches on center be used to tie foundations
and floor slabs together.
SHOP B. ANCHORS 4 , 5, & 6: STRUCTURES FOUNDED PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY
OVER DRAINAGE COURSES:
a) All footings for the one story structures should be
founded a minimum of 24 inches below adjacent finish
grade. Footings should have a minimum width of 12
inches.
b) Both exterior and interior continuous footings should
be reinforced with two No. 5 bars positioned 3 inches
above the bottom of the footings and two No. 5 bars
positioned 3 inches clear below finish floor.
c) Interior slabs should be not less than 4 inches in
thickness, underlain by a 4 inch blanket of clean
sand or crushed rock, reinforced with #4 bars at
16 inches on center each way in the center and
completely surrounded with a continuous footing.
Number 4 ties at 32 inches on center should be placed
from the slab to the footing.
THREE STORY OFFICE BUILDING:
a) All footings for the three story office structure
should be founded a minimum of 30 finches below
adjacent finish grade. Footings should havea
minimum width of,-.24-- J.
b) Both exterior and interior ;conti.nuous footin s should
be reinforced with- 3 No., 5ibag posich
tionedf3 ines
above the bottom of the footings and 3 No. 5 bars _.
Positioned 3 inches clear below finish floor. i` ooin
and slabs should be placed monolith cal y- , ��
c) Interior slabs should be not less than 4 inches in
thickness, underlain by a 4 inch blanket of clean
concrete sand or crushed rock, reinforced with #4
bars at 16" on center each way in the slab center
and completely surrounded with a_ continuous foot'
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Number 4 ties should be placed at 32 inches on center -
from
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from the slab to__the _footing..
BEARING VALUE
MINOR WOOD FRAME STRUCTURES: An allowable soil bearing value of
2000 pounds per square foot for spread footing foundations may be
used for design of these structures. This bearing value should
be verified for all soil conditions under all building pads. In
our opinion this value can be increased by one-third for loads
that include wind or seismic forces.
MAJOR MASONRY AND CONCRETE TILTUP STRUCTURES,, EE-.STORY OFFICE
BUILDING: An allowable soil bearing value for spread footing
foundations may be used for design of the on site structures as
given by the formula below. This bearing value should be
verified for all soil conditions under all building pads. In our
opinion this value can be increased by one-third for loads that
include wind or seismic forces.
q = 1160 + 640D + 380B
Where:
q Allowable soil bearing value in pounds per
square foot. A factor of safety of three (3)
is included in this formula. A maximum bearing
value of 3500 p s f. _mss recommended fgr
settlement considerations.
D = Depth of footing in feet below adjacent finish
grade.
B = Width of footing in feet at the base.
The above foundation recommendations, for buildings__other than
the three story office building, have been developed assuming
maximum uniform wall loads and maximum column loads of 3500
pounds per lineal foot and 60, 000 pounds respectively. Should
larger loads be proposed, please contact this office for
additional recommendations.
LATERAL RESISTANCE: Resistance to lateral loads for the proposed
building may be provided by friction at the base of the footing
and by passive pressure against the adjacent soil. For concrete
footings on compacted soil, a coefficient offriction._of 0. 37 may
be used. For calculating passive pressure, an equivalent fluid
unit weight of 3A,Q___pounds per cubic foot may be used. Passive
pressure should not exceed 2000 pounds per square foot. When
combining frictional and passive resistance, the latter should be
reduced-by one-third.
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FOUNDATION EXCAVATION INSPECTION: Prior to placing steel or
concrete the foundation excavations should be inspected by a
representative of this office to determine if the above
recommendations have been followed.
SETTLEMENT CHARACTERISTICS: The anticipated total and/or
differential settlements for the proposed building may be
considered to be within tolerable limits provided the
recommendations presented in this report are followed. These
recommendations are intended not to totaly eliminate settlements
but to keep them within the normal limits for this type of
structure. Some minor differential settlement may occur after
the building is completed and the loads to the underlying soil
strata are distributed. The reinforced foundation system shQuld
tend to minimize the effects of such minor settlements.
PAVEMENT
After the site is graded and the subgrade soils are exposed in
the parking and driveway areas, we recommend that these soils be
sampled and tested so that pavement recommendations may be made.
However, the following recommendations are submitted as
preliminary guidelines for pavement construction. The subgrade
soils to a depth of at least 12 inches should be densified to at
least 90%. Paved areas should be protected from moisture
migrating under the pavement from adjacent water sources such as
planted or grass areas. Saturation of the subbase soils could
result in pavement failures.
Further, all paving materials and methods of construction should
conform with good grading practices and with the minimum
requirements of the governing agency.
DRAINAGE
We recommend that positive measures be taken to properly finish
grade the pads once improvements and landscape are in place so
that drainage waters are directed off the pads and away from
possible foundations, floor slabs, and slope tops. No areas of
ponded water should be allowed to exist.
Planters should be constructed so that water is not allowed to
seep beneath foundations or slabs. Over-irrigation of areas
adjacent to foundations and slabs should be avoided.
JETTING OR FLOODING OF UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL: Jetting or
flooding of utility trench backfill on this project is not
recommended.
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DESIGN REVIEW: We request that our firm be allowed to review the
final building plans and grading plans for general compliance
with this geotechnical report.
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LIMITATIONS
The recommendations presented in this report are contingent upon
our review of final plans and specifications. The soil engineer
should review and verify the compliance of the final grading plan
with this report.
It is recommended that Ketchum Engineering, Inc. , be retained to
provide continuous soil engineering services during the earthwork
operations. This is to observe compliance with the design
concepts, specifications or recommendations and to allow design
changes in the event that subsurface conditions differ from those
anticipated prior to start of construction.
The recommendations and opinions expressed in this report reflect
our best estimate of the project requirements based on an
evaluation of the subsurface soil conditions encountered at the
subsurface exploration locations and the assumption that the soil
conditions do not deviate appreciably from those encountered. It
should be recognized that the performance of the foundations may
be influenced by undisclosed or unforeseen variations in the soil
conditions that may occur in the intermediate and unexplored
areas. Any unusual conditions not covered in this report that
may be encountered during site development should be brought to
the attention of the soil engineer so that he may make
modifications, if necessary.
This office should be adivised of any changes in the project
scope or proposed site grading so that it may be determined if
the recommendations contained herein are appropriate. This
should be verified in writing or modified by a written addendum.
The findings of this report are valid as of this date. Changes
in the condition of a property can, however, occur with the
passage of time, whether they be due to natural processes or the
work of man on this or adjacent properties. In addition, changes
in the state-of-the-art and/or government codes may occur. Due
to such changes, the findings of this report may be invalidated
wholly or in part by changes beyond our control. Therefore, this
report should not be relied upon after a period of two years
without a review by us verifying the suitability, the
conclusions, and recommendations.
In the performance of our professional services, we comply with
that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of
our profession currently practicing under similar conditions and
in the same locality. The client recognizes that subsurface
conditions may vary from those encountered at the locations where
our borings, surveys, and explorations are made, and that our
data, interpretations and recommendations are based solely on the
information obtained by us. We will be responsible for those
data, interpretations and recommendations, but shall not be
responsible for the interpretations by others of the information
developed. Our services consist of professional consultation and
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observation only, and no warranty of any kind whatsoever,
expressed or implied, is made or intended in connection with the
work performed or to be performed by us, or by our proposal for
consulting or other services, or by our furnishing of oral or
written reports or findings.
It is the responsibility of the owners, or their representative
to ensure that the information and recommendations contained
herein are brought to the attention of the engineer and architect
for the project and incorporated into the project's plans and
specifications. It is further their responsibility to take the
necessary measures to ensure that the contractor and his
subcontractors carry out such recommendations during
construction.
Inspection services allow the testing of only a very small
percentage of the fill placed at the site. Contractural
arrangements with the grading contractor should contain the
provision that he is responsible for excavating, placing and
compaction of fill in accordance with the project specifications.
Inspection by the geotechnical engineer during grading should not
relieve the grading contractor of his primary responsibility to
perform all work in accordance with the specifications.
This firm does not practice nor consult in the field of safety
engineering. We do not direct the contractor's operations, and
we cannot be responsible for the safety of other than our own
personnel on the site; therefore, the safety of others is the
responsbility of the contractor. The contractor should notify
the owner if he considers any of the recommended actions
presented herein to be unsafe.
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GRAIN SIZE
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MEDIUM DENSE 10 - 30 STIFF 1 - 2 8 - 16
DENSE 30 - 50 VERY STIFF 2 - 4 16 - 32
VERY DENSE CHER 50 HARD OVER 4 OVER 32
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APPENDIX A
RECOMMENDED GRADING SPECIFICATIONS
Qeneral Intent
The intent of these specifications is to establish procedures for
clearing, compacting natural ground, preparing areas to be filled
and placing and compacting fill soil to the lines and grades
shown on the accepted plans. The recommendations contained in
the preliminary soil investigation report are a part of the
recommended grading specifications and shall supersede the
provisions contained hereinafter in the case of conflict.
Inspection and Tgsting
A qualified soil engineer shall be employed to observe and test
the earthwork in accordance with these specifications. It will
be necessary that the soil engineer or his representative provide
adequate observations so that he may provide a memorandum that
the work was or was not accomplished as specified. Deviations
from these specifications will be permitted only upon written
authorization from the soil engineer. It shall be the
responsibility of the contractor to assist the soil engineer and
to keep him appraised of work schedules, changes and new
information and data so that he may provide the memorandum to the
owner and governmental agency, as required.
If, in the opinion of the soil engineer, substandard conditions
are encountered, such as questionable soil , poor moisture
control, inadequate compaction, adverse weather, etc. , the
contractor shall stop construction until the conditions are
remedied or corrected.
Unless otherwise specified, fill material shall be compacted by
the contractor while at a moisture content near the optimum
moisture content to a density that is not less than 90% of the
maximum dry density determined in accordance with A.S.T.M. Test
No. D 1557-70, or other density test methods that will obtain
equivalent results.
Clearing and Preparation of Areas to Receive Fill
All trees, brush, grass, and other objectionable material shall
be collected, piled, and burned or otherwise disposed of by the
contractor so as to leave the areas that have been cleared with a
neat and finished appearance free from unsightly debris.
All vegetable matter and objectionable material shall be removed
by the contractor from the surface upon which the fill is to be
placed, and any loose or porous soils shall be removed or
compacted to the depth determined by the soil engineer. The
surface shall then be plowed or scarified to a minimum depth of 6
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inches until the surface is free from uneven features that would
tend to prevent uniform compaction by the equipment to be used.
When the slope of the natural ground receiving fill exceeds 20%
(5 horizontal to 1 vertical) , the original ground shall be
stepped or benched as shown on the attached Plate A. Benches
shall be cut to a firm competent soil condition. The lower bench
shall be at least 10 feet wide and all other benches at least 6
feet wide. Ground slopes flatter than 20% shall be benched when
considered necessary by the soil engineer.
Fill Material
Materials for compacted fill shall consist of any material
imported or excavated from the cut areas that, in the opinion of
the soil engineer, is suitable for use in constructing fills.
The material shall contain no rocks or hard lumps greater than 12
inches in size and shall contain at least 40% of material smaller
than 1/4 inch in size. (Materials greater than 6 inches in size
shall be placed by the contractor so that they are surrounded by
compacted fines; no nesting of rocks shall be permitted. ) No
material of a perishable, spongy, or otherwise improper nature
shall be used in filling.
Material placed within 36 inches of rough grade shall be select
material that contains no rocks or hard lumps greater than 6
inches in size and that swells less than 3% when compacted as
hereinafter specified for compacted fill and soaked under an
axial pressure of 150 psf.
Potentially expansive soils may be used in fills below a depth of
36 inches and shall be compacted at a moisture content greater
than the optimum moisture content for the material.
Placing Spreading and Compacting of Fill
Approved material shall be placed in areas prepared to receive
fill in layers not to exceed six inches in compacted thickness.
Each layer shall have a uniform moisture content in the range
that will allow the compaction effort to be efficiently applied
to achieve the specified degree of compaction to a minimum
specified density with adequately sized equipment, either
specifically designed for soil compaction or of proven
reliability. Compaction shall be continuous over the entire
area, and the equipment shall make sufficient trips to insure
that the desired density has been obtained throughout the entire
fill.
When the moisture content of the fill material is below that
specified by the soil engineer, the fill material shall be
aerated by the contractor by blading, mixing, or other
satisfactory methods until the moisture content is as specified.
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The surface of fill slopes shall be compacted and there shall be
no excess loose soil on the slopes.
InaRection
Observation and compaction tests shall be made by the soil
engineer during the filling and compacting operations so that he
can state his opinion that the fill was constructed in accordance
with the specifications.
The soil engineer shall make field density tests in accordance
with A.S.T.M. Test No. D 1556-70. Density tests shall be made in
the compacted materials below the surface where the surface is
disturbed. When these tests indicate that the density of any
layer of fill or portion thereof is below the specified density,
the particular layer portion shall be reworked until the
specified density has been obtained.
The location and frequency of the tests shall be at the soil
engineer's discretion. In general, the density tests wil be made
at an interval not exceeding two feet in vertical rise and/or 500
cubic yards of embankment.
Protection of Work
During construction the contractor shall properly grade all
excavated surfaces to provide positive drainage and prevent
ponding of water. He shall control surface water to avoid damage
to adjoining properties or to finished work on the site. The
contractor shall take remedial measures to prevent erosion of
freshly graded areas and until such time as permanent drainage
and erosion control features have been installed.
Unforseen Condition
In the event that conditions are encountered during the site
preparation and construction that were not encountered during the
preliminary soil investigation, Ketchum Engineering, Inc. ,
assumes no responsibility for conditions encountered which differ
from those conditions found and described in the preliminary soil
investigation report.
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