Griffin Ranch - Belmont Collection TR 32879 14-0494 (SFD) (Series I; Plans 1-4) 2013 Code Update - Geotechnical InvestigationGEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
PROPOSED GRIFFIN RANCH
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
SEC AVENUE 54 AND MADISON STREET
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
-Prepared By-
Sladden Engineering
39-725 Garand Lane, Suite G
Palm Desert, California 92211
(760) 772-3893
6782 Stanton Ave., Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369
39-725 Garand Ln., Suite G, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 772-3893 Fax (760) 772-3895
August 17, 2004
Transwest Housing, Inc.
47-120 Dune Palms Road, Suite C
La Quinta, California 92253
Attention: Mr. Rod Grinberg
Project: Proposed Griffin Ranch Residential Development
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
La Quinta, California
Subject: Geotechnical Investigation
Project No. 544-4402
04-08-571
Presented herewith is the report of our Geotechnical Investigation conducted for the construction of the
proposed approximately 195-acre residential development to be located on the southeast comer of
Avenue 54 and Madison Street in the City of La Quinta, California. The investigation was performed in
order to provide recommendations for site preparation and to assist in foundation design for the
proposed residential structures and the related site improvements.
This report presents the results of our field investigation and laboratory testing along with conclusions
and recommendations for foundation design and site preparation. This report completes our original
scope of services as outlined within our proposal dated July 8, 2004.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide service to you on this project. If you have any questions
regarding this report, please contact the undersigned
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEERING
Brett L. Anderson
Principal Engineer
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
.PROPOSED GRIFFIN RANCH DEVELOPMENT
SEC AVENUE 54 & MADISON STREET
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
August 17, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................ .......................
SCOPEOF WORK............................................. ................•..•.........
........................ .......................... ..... 1
DESCRIPTION
.....PROJECT 1
GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY .....
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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ....
........................................... 2
LIQUEFACTION
3
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................
3
Foundation Design3
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Settlements
Lateral Design.........................................•.........................................................................................
5
Retaining Walls............................................................................................................................. S
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Expansive Soils
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Concrete Slabs-on-Grade.................................................................................................................
5
Soluble Sulfates ...................... .....................................
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Tentative Pavement Design
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Shrinkage and Subsidence ............................................................................................................
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General Site Grading ..........................
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1. Site Clearing......................................•...................................................................................
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2. Pre
Preparation of Bu
ilding uilding and Foundation Areas. """' 6
3. Placement of Compacted Fill...........
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4. Preparation of Slab and Pavement Areas.
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5. Testing and Inspection.
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GENERAL
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................................
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APPENDIX A - Site Plan and Boring Logs
Field Exploration
APPENDIX B - Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Test Results
APPENDIX C - 1997 UBC Seismic Design Criteria
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INTRODUCTION
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This report presents the results of our Geotechnical Investigation performed in order to provide
recommendations for site preparation and to assist in the design and construction of the foundations for
the single-family residences proposed for the Griffin Ranch development. The project site is located on
the southeast corner of Avenue 54 and Madison Street in the City of La Quinta, California. The
preliminary plans indicate that the proposed project will include single-family residences along with
various associated site improvements. The associated site improvements are expected to include paved
roadways, concrete driveways and patios, underground utilities, and landscape areas.
SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of our investigation was to determine certain engineering characteristics of the near surface
soils on the site in order to develop recommendations for foundation design and site preparation. Our
investigation included field exploration, laboratory testing, literature review, engineering analysis and
the preparation of this report. Evaluation of hazardous materials or other environmental concerns was
not within the scope of services provided. Our investigation was performed in accordance with
contemporary geotechnical engineering principles and practice. We make no other warranty, either
express or implied.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The approximately 195-acre project site is Iocated on the southeast corner of Avenue 54 and Madison
Street in the City of La Quinta, California. It is our understanding that the project will consist of single-
family residences along with various associated site improvements. It is our understanding that the
proposed residences will be of relatively lightweight wood -frame construction and will be supported by
conventional shallow spread footings and concrete slabs on grade. The associated improvements will
include paved roadways, concrete walkways, patios, driveways, landscape areas and various
underground utilities.
The majority of the subject site is presently vacant and the ground surface is covered with scattered desert
brush, short grass and weeds. Large tamarisk trees exist along the majority of the property lines. The
majority of the property has apparently been previously used for agricultural purposes. The property
has been leveled throughout and is near the elevation of the adjacent properties and roadways. The
Griffin estate located within the central portion of the property is not a part of the proposed project. The
eastern portion of the Griffin estate including a horse racing track and fields are a part of the proposed
development. The PGA West development forms the southern site boundary and exists west of the site
across Madison Street. There is a residential subdivision along the southeastern edge of the site. The
properties along the northeast property boundary and north of the site across Avenue 54 remain vacant.
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Based upon our previous experience with lightweight residential structures, we expect that isolated
column loads will be less than 30 kips and wall loading will be less than to 2.0 kips per linear foot.
Grading is expected to include minor cuts and fills to match the nearby elevations and to construct
slightly elevated building pads to accommodate site drainage. This does not include removal and
recompaction of the bearing soils within the building areas. If the anticipated foundation loading or site
grading varies substantially from that assumed the recommendations incl
reevaluated, uded in this report should be
GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY
The project site is located within the central Coachella Valley that is part of the broader Salton Trough
geomorphic province. The Salton Trough is a northwest trending depression that extends from the Gulf
of California to the Banning Pass. Structurally the Salton Trough is dominated by several northwest
trending faults, most notable of which is the San Andreas system.
A relatively thick sequence of sedimentary rocks have been deposited in the Coachella Valley portion of
the Salton Trough from Miocene to present times. These sediments are predominately terrestrial in
nature with some lacustrian and minor marine deposits. The mountains surrounding the Coachella
Valley are composed primarily of Precambrian metamorphic and Mesozoic granitic rock.
The Coachella Valley is situated in one of the more seismically active areas of California. The San
Andreas fault zone is considered capable of generating a maximum credible earthquake of magnitude 8.0
and due to its proximity to the project site the distance of approximately 9.9 kilometers should be
considered in design fault for the project.
Seismic activity along the nearby faults continues to affect the area and the Coachella Valley is considered
one of the more seismically active regions in California. A computer program and pertinent geologic
literature were utilized to compile data related to earthquake fault zones in the region and previous
seismic activity that may have affected the site. E.Q. Fault Version 3.00 (Blake) provides a compilation of
data related to earthquake faults in the region. The program searches available databases and provides
both distances to causitive faults and the corresponding accelerations that may be experienced on the site
due to earthquake activity along these faults. The attenuation relationship utilized for this project was
based upon Joyner & Boore (1987) attenuation curves. The information generated was utilized in our
liquefaction evaluation
The site is not located in any Earthquake Fault zones as designated by the State but is mapped in the
County's Liquefaction and Ground Shaking Hazard Zone V. Several significant seismic events have
occurred within the Coachella Valley during the past 50 years. The events include Desert Hot Springs -
1948 (6.5 Magnitude), Palm Springs - 1986 (5.9 Magnitude), Desert Hot Springs - 1992 (6.1 Magnitude),
Landers -1992 (7.5 Magnitude) and Big Bear -1992 (6.6 Magnitude).
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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
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The soils underlying the site consist primarily of fine-grained silty sands with scattered generally thin
sandy clayey silt layers. As is typical for the area, the silty sand and sandy silt layers are inconsistently
interbedded and vary in thickness. Silty sands were the most prominent soils within our exploratory
borings but several prominent sandy silt and clayey silt layers were also encountered.
The silty sands encountered near the existing ground surface appeared somewhat loose but the deeper
silty sand and sandy silt layers appeared relatively firm. Sampler penetration resistance (as measured by
field blowcounts) indicate that density generally increases with depth. The site soils were dry on the
surface but moist below a depth of approximately 5 feet.
Laboratory testing indicates that the surface soils within the upper 5 feet consist primarily of silty sands.
Expansion testing indicates that the surface silty sands are generally non -expansive and are classified as
,'very low" expansion category soils in accordance with Table 18-I-B of the 1997 Uniform Building Code.
Groundwater was not encountered within our borings that extended to a depth of approximately 50 feet
below the existing ground surface. Groundwater should not be a factor in design or construction.
LIQUEFACTION
Liquefaction occurs with sudden loss of soil strength due to rapid increases in pore pressures within
cohesionless soils as a result of repeated cyclic loading during seismic events. Several conditions must be
present for liquefaction to occur including; the presence of relatively shallow groundwater, generally
loose soils conditions, the susceptibility of soils to liquefaction based upon grain -size characteristics and
the generation of significant and repeated seismically induced ground accelerations. Liquefaction affects
primarily loose, uniform grained cohesionless sands with low relative densities.
In the case of this project site, several of the factors required for Iiquefaction to occur are absent. As
previously indicated, groundwater was not encountered within our borings that extended to a depth of
approximately 50 feet below the existing ground surface on the site. Due to the depth to groundwater,
the potential for liquefaction affecting the site is considered negligible.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon our field investigation and laboratory testing, it is our opinion that the proposed residential
development is feasible from a soil mechanic's standpoint provided that the recommendations included
in this report are considered in building foundation design and site preparation. Due to the somewhat
loose condition of the surface soils, remedial grading is recommended for the building areas. We
recommend that remedial grading within the proposed building areas include the overexcavation and
recompaction of the primary foundation bearing soils. Specific recommendations for site preparation are
presented in the Site Grading section of this report.
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Based upon the depth to groundwater and the generally firm condition of the deeper sand layers, it is our
opinion that the potential for liquefaction affecting the site is minimal. The remedial grading
recommended for building areas will result in the construction of a uniform compacted soil mat beneath
all footings. In our opinion, liquefaction related mitigation measures in addition to the site grading and
foundation design recommendations included in this report should not be necessary.
The site is located in one of the more seismically active areas in California. Design professionals should
be aware of the site setting and the potential for earthquake activity during the anticipated life of the
structure should be acknowledged. The accelerations that may be experienced on the site (as previously
discussed) should be considered in design. The seismic provisions included in the Uniform Building
Code for Seismic Zone 4 should be considered the minimum design criteria. Pertinent 1997 UBC Seismic
Design Criteria is summarized in Appendix C.
Caving did occur within our borings and the potential for caving should be expected within deeper
excavations. All excavations should be constructed in accordance with the normal CaIOSHA excavation
criteria. On the basis of our observations of the materials encountered, we anticipate that the near surface
silty sands will be classified by CalOSHA as Type C. Soil conditions should be verified in the field by a
"Competent person" employed by the Contractor.
The near surface soils encountered during our investigation were found to be non -expansive. Laboratory
testing indicated an Expansion Index of 0 for the surface silty sands and sandy silts that corresponds with
the "very low" expansion category in accordance with UBC Table 18-I-B.
The following recommendations present more detailed design criteria which have been developed on the
basis of our field and laboratory investigation. The recommendations are based upon non -expansive
soils criteria.
Foundation Design: The results of our investigation indicate that either conventional shallow
continuous footings or isolated pad footings that are supported upon properly compacted -soils,
may be expected to provide adequate support for the proposed structure foundations. Building
pad grading should be performed as described in the Site Grading Section of this report to
provide for uniform and firm bearing conditions for the structure foundations.
Footings should extend at least 12 inches beneath lowest adjacent grade. Isolated square or
rectangular footings should be at least two feet square and continuous footings should be at least
12 inches wide. Continuous footings may be designed using an allowable bearing value of 1500
pounds per square foot (psf) and isolated pad footings may be designed using an allowable
bearing pressure of 1800 psf. The allowable bearing pressures are applicable to dead and
frequently applied live loads. The allowable bearing pressures may be increased by 1/3 to resist
wind and seismic loading. Care should be taken to see that bearing or subgrade soils are not
allowed to become saturated from the ponding of rainwater or irrigation. Drainage from the
building area should be rapid and complete.
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The recommendations provided in the preceding paragraph are based on the assumption that all
footings will be supported upon properly compacted engineered fill soils. All grading should be
performed under the testing and inspection of the Soils Engineer or his representative. Prior to
the placement of concrete, we recommend that the footing excavations be inspected in order to
verify that they extend into compacted soil and are free of Ioose and disturbed materials.
Settlements: Settlements resulting from the anticipated foundation loads should be minimal
provided that the recommendations included in this report are considered in foundation design
and construction. The estimated ultimate settlements are calculated to be approximately one inch
when using the recommended bearing values. As a practical matter, differential settlements
between footings can be assumed as one-half of the total settlement.
Lateral Design: Resistance to lateral loads can be provided by a combination of friction acting at
the base of the slabs or foundations and passive earth pressure along the sides of the foundations.
A coefficient of friction of 0.40 between soil and concrete may be used with consideration to dead
load forces only. A passive earth pressure of 250 pounds per square foot, per foot of depth, may
be used for the sides of footings that are poured against properly compacted native or approved
non -expansive import soils. Passive earth pressure should be ignored within the upper 1 foot
except where confined (such as beneath a floor slab).
Retaining Walls: Retaining walls may be necessary to accomplish the proposed construction.
Lateral pressures for use in retaining wall design can be estimated using an equivalent fluid
weight of 35 pcf for level free -draining native backfill conditions. For walls that are to be
restrained at the top, the equivalent fluid weight should be increased to 55 pcf for level free -
draining native backfill conditions. Iiackdrains should be provided for the full height of the
walls.
Expansive Soils: Due to the prominence of "very low" expansion category soils near the surface,
the expansion potential of the foundation bearing soils should not be a controlling factor in
foundation or floor slab design. Expansion potential should be reevaluated subsequent to
grading.
Concrete Slabs -on -Grade: All surfaces to receive concrete slabs -on -grade should be underlain by
a minimum compacted non -expansive fill thickness of 24 inches, placed as described in the Site
Grading Section of this report. Where slabs are to receive moisture sensitive floor coverings or
where dampness of the floor slab is not desired, we recommend the use of an appropriate vapor
barrier or an adequate capillary break. Vapor barriers should be protected by sand in order to
reduce the possibility of puncture and to aid in obtaining uniform concrete curing.
Reinforcement of slabs -on -grade in order to resist expansive soil pressures should not be
necessary. However, reinforcement will have a beneficial effect in containing cracking due to
concrete shrinkage. Temperature and shrinkage related cracking should be anticipated in all
concrete slabs -on -grade. Slab reinforcement and the spacing of control joints should be
determined by the Structural Engineer.
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Soluble Sulfates: The soluble sulfate concentrations of the surface soils have not yet been
determined but native soils in the area have been known to be potentially corrosive with respect
to concrete. The use of Type V cement and specialized sulfate resistant concrete mix designs may
be necessary for concrete in contact with the native soils.
Tentative Pavement Design: All paving should be underlain by a minimum compacted fill
thickness of 12 inches (excluding aggregate base). This may be performed as described in the Site
Grading Section of this report. R-Valve testing was not conducted during our investigation but
based upon the sandy nature of the surface soils, an R-Value of approximately 50 appears
appropriate for preliminary pavement design. The following preliminary onsite pavement
section is based upon a design R-Value of 50.
Onsite Pavement (Traffic Index = 5.0)
Use 3.0 inches of asphalt on 4.5 inches of Class 2 base material
Aggregate base should conform to the requirements for Class 2 Aggregate base in Section 26 of
CalTrans Standard Specifications, January 1992. Asphaltic concrete should conform to Section 39
of the CalTrans Standard Specifications. The recommended sections should be provided with a
uniformly compacted subgrade and precise control of thickness and elevations during placement.
Pavement and slab designs are tentative and should be confirmed at the completion of site
grading when the subgrade soils are in -place. This will include sampling and testing of the
actual subgrade soils and an analysis based upon the specific traffic information
Shrinkage and Subsidence: Volumetric shrinkage of the material that is excavated and replaced
as controlled compacted fill should be anticipated. We estimate that this shrinkage could vary
from 20 to 25 percent. Subsidence of the surfaces that are scarified and compacted should be
between 0.1 and 0.3 tenths of a foot. This will vary depending upon the type of equipment used,
the moisture content of the soil at the time of grading and the actual degree of compaction
attained. These values for shrinkage and subsidence are exclusive of losses that will occur due to
the stripping of the organic material from the site and the removal of oversize material.
General Site Grading: All grading should be performed in accordance with the grading
ordinance of the City of La Quinta, California. The following recommendations have been
developed on the basis of our field and laboratory testing and are intended to provide a uniform
compacted mat of soil beneath the building slabs and foundations.
1. Site Clearing: Proper site clearing will be very important. Any existing vegetation,
slabs, foundations, abandoned underground utilities or irrigation lines should be
removed from the proposed building areas and the resulting excavations should be
properly backfilled. Soils that are disturbed during site clearing should be removed and
replaced as controlled compacted fill under the direction of the Soils Engineer,
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2. Preparation of Building and Foundation Areas: In order to provide adequate and
uniform bearing conditions, we recommend overexcavation throughout the proposed
residential building areas. The building areas should be overexcavated to a depth of at
least 3 feet below existing grade or 2 feet below the bottom of the footings, whichever is
deeper. The exposed soils should then be scarified to a depth of 1-foot, moisture
conditioned and recompacted to at least 90 percent relative compaction. The excavated
material may then be replaced as engineered fill material as recommended below.
3. Placement of Compacted Fill: Within the building pad areas, fill materials should be
spread in thin lifts, and compacted at near optimum moisture content to a minimum of
90 percent relative compaction. Imported fill material shall have an Expansion Index not
exceeding 20.
The contractor shall notify the Soils Engineer at least 48 hours in advance of importing
soils in order to provide sufficient time for the evaluation of proposed import materials.
The contractor shall be responsible for delivering material to the site that complies with
the project specifications. Approval by the Soils Engineer will be based upon material
delivered to the site and not the preliminary evaluation of import sources.
Our observations of the materials encountered during our investigation indicate that
compaction within the native soils will be most readily obtained by means of heavy
rubber tired equipment and/or sheepsfoot compactors. A uniform and near optimum
Moisture content should be maintained during fill placement and compaction.
4. Preparation of Slab and Paving Areas: All surfaces to receive asphalt concrete paving or
exterior concrete slabs -on -grade, should be underlain by a minimum compacted fill
thickness of 12 inches. This may be accomplished by a combination of overexcavation,
scarification and recompaction of the surface, and replacement of the excavated material
as controlled compacted fill. Compaction of the slab and pavement areas should be to a
minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
5. Testing and Inspection: During grading tests and observations should be performed by
the Soils Engineer or his representative in order to verify that the grading is being
performed in accordance with the project specifications. Field density testing shall be
performed in accordance with applicable ASTM test standards.
The minimum acceptable degree of compaction shall be 90 percent of the maximum dry
density as obtained by the ASTM D1557-91 test method. Where testing indicates
insufficient density, additional compactive effort shall be applied until retesting indicates
satisfactory compaction.
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GENERAL
The findings and recommendations presented in this report are based upon an interpolation of the soil
conditions between boring locations and extrapolation of these conditions throughout the proposed
building area. Should conditions encountered during grading appear different than those indicated in
this report, this office should be notified.
Tlus report is considered to be applicable for use by Trans West Development, Inc. for the specific site
and project described herein. The use of this report by other parties or for other projects is not
authorized. The recommendations of this report are contingent upon monitoring of the grading
operations by a representative of Sladden Engineering. All recommendations are considered to be
tentative pending our review of the grading operations and additional testing, if indicated. If others are
employed to perform any soil testing, this office should be notified prior to such testing in order to
coordinate any required site visits by our representative and to assure indemnification of Sladden
Engineering.
We recommend that a pre -job conference be held on the site prior to the initiation of site grading. The
purpose of this meeting will be to assure a complete understanding of the recommendations presented in
this report as they apply to the actual grading performed.
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REFERENCES
ASCE Journal of Geoted- nical Engineering Division, April 1974.
Boore, Joyner and Fumal (1994) Estiniation of Response Spectra and Peak Accelerations from North American
Earthquakes, U. S. Geological Survey, Open File Reports 94-127 and 93-509.
Finn, W. E. Liam, (1996) Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential for Dffeient Earthquake Magnitudes mid Site
Conditions, National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research Committee.
Joyner and Boore, (1988) Measurements, Characterization and Prediction of Strong Ground Motion, ASCE
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Special Publication No. 20.
Lee & Albaisa (1974) "Earthquake Induced Settlenneizts in Saturated Santis".
Seed and Idriss (1982) Ground Motions and Soil Liquefaction During Earthquakes, Earthquake Engineering
Research Institute Monograph.
Seed, Tolcimatsu, Harder and Chung, (1985), Influence of SPT'Procedures in Soil Liquefaction Resistance
Evaluations, ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Volume 111, No.12, December.
Rogers, Thomas H., Geologic Map of California, Santa Ana Map Sheet.
Riverside County, 1984, Seismic Safehj Element of the Riverside Comity General Plan
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APPENDIX A
Site Plan
Boring Logs
APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATION
For our field investigation, 16 exploratory borings were excavated on July 16 and August 4, 2004, using a
truck mounted hollow stem auger rig (Mobile B-61) in the approximate locations indicated on the site
plan included in this appendix. Continuous log of the materials encountered were prepared on the site
by a representative of Sladden Engineering. Boring logs are included in this appendix.
Representative undisturbed samples were obtained within our boring by driving a thin -walled steel
penetration sampler (California split spoon sampler) or a Standard Penetration Test (SPT) sampler with a
140 pound hammer dropping approximately 30 inches (ASTM D1586). The number of blows required to
drive the samplers 18 inches was recorded (generally in 6 inch increments). Blowcounts are indicated on
the boring log.
The California samplers are 3.0 inches in diameter, carrying brass sample rings having inner diameters of
2.5 inches. T71e standard penetration samplers are 2.0 inches in diameter with an inner diameter of 1.5
inches. Undisturbed samples were removed from the sampler and placed in moisture sealed containers
in order to preserve the natural soil moisture content. Bulk samples were obtained from the excavation
spoils and samples were then transported to our laboratory for further observations and testing.
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SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date:
7/16/2004
Boring No. 3
Job Number: 544-4402
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SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
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Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No. 5 Job Number: 544-4402
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Griffin Ranch
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No. G Job Number: 544-4402
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Grif m Ranch
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No. 7 Job Number: 544-4402
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30
35
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40
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Griffin Ranch
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No. 9 Job Number: 544-4402
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Standard Penetration Sample
25
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Griffin Ranch
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No. 10 Job Number: 544-4402
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Griffin Ranch
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No.11 Job Number: 5444402
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Griffin Ranch
SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004 Boring No.12 Job Number: 544-4402
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SEC Avenue 54 and Madison Street
Date: 8/4/2004
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SEC Avenue 5 and Madison Street
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APPENDIX B
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Test Results
APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TESTING
Representative bulk and relatively undisturbed soil samples were obtained in the field and returned to our
laboratory for additional observations and testing. Laboratory testing was generally performed in two phases. The
first phase consisted of testing in order to determine the compaction of the existing natural soil and the general
engineering classifications of the soils underlying the site. This testing was performed in order to estimate the
engineering characteristics of the soil and to serve as a basis for selecting samples for the second phase of testing. The
second phase consisted of soil mechanics testing. This testing including consolidation, shear strength and expansion
testing was performed in order to provide a means of developing specific design recommendations based on the
mechanical properties of the soil.
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPACTION TESTING
Unit Weight and Moisture Content Determinations: Each undisturbed sample was weighed and measured in order
to determine its unit weight. A small portion of each sample was then subjected to testing in order to determine its
moisture content. Thus was used in order to determine the dry density of the soil in its natural condition. The results
of this testing are shown on the Boring Log.
Maximum Density -Optimum Moisture Determinations: Representative soil types were selected for maximum
density determinations. This testing was performed in accordance with the ASTM Standard D1557-91, Test Method
A. The results of this testing are presented graphically in this appendix. The maximum densities are compared to
the field densities of the soil in order to determine the existing relative compaction to the soil. This is shown on the
Boring Log, and is useful in estimating the strength and compressibility of the soil.
Classification Testing: Soil samples were selected for classification testing. This testing consists of mechanical grain
size analyses and Atterberg Limits determinations. These provide information for developing classifications for the
soil in accordance with the Unified Classification System. This classification system categorizes the soil into groups
having similar engineering characteristics. The results of this testing are very useful in detecting variations in the
soils and in selecting samples for further testing.
SOIL MECHANIC'S TESTING
Direct Shear Testing: One bulk sample was selected for Direct Shear Testing. This testing measures the shear
strength of the soil under various normal pressures and is used in developing parameters for foundation design and
lateral design. Testing was performed using recompacted test specimens, which were saturated prior to testing.
Testing was performed using a strain controlled test apparatus with normal pressures ranging from 800 to 2300
pounds per square foot.
Expansion Testing: One bulk sample was selected for Expansion testing. Expansion testing was performed in
accordance with the UBC Standard 18-2. This testing consists of remolding 4-inch diameter by 1-inch thick test
specimens to a moisture content and dry density corresponding to approximately 50 percent saturation. The samples
are subjected to a surcharge of 144 pounds per square foot and allowed to reach equilibrium. At that point the
specimens are inundated with distilled water. The linear expansion is then measured until complete.
Consolidation Testing: Four relatively undisturbed samples were selected for consolidation testing. For this testing
one -inch thick test specimens are subjected to vertical loads varying from 575 psf to 11520 psf applied progressively.
The consolidation at each load increment was recorded prior to placement of each subsequent load. The specimens
were saturated at the 575 psf or 720 psf load increment.
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture
ASTM D698/D1557
Project Number: 544-4402
Project Name:
Trans West Housing
Lab ID Number:
Sample Location:
Bulk 3 @ 0-5'
Description:
Silty Sand
Maximum Density:
129 pef
Optimum Moisture:
9.5%
145
140
135
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105
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3/4"
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Max Density
Sladden Engineering Revised 12/03/02
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture
ASTM D69801557
Project Number: 544-4402
Project Name:
Ave. 54 & Madison
Lab ID Number:
Sample Location:
Bulk 3 @ 0-5'
Description:
Silty Sand
Maximum Density:
119 pef
Optimum Moisture:
10.5%
145
140
135
130
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110
105
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Gradation
ASTM C117 & C136
Project Number: 544-4402
Project Name: Trans West Housing
Sample ID: Bulk 3 @ 0-5'
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Size, in
Size, mm
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Expansion Index
ASTM D 4829/UBC 29-2
Job Number: 544-4402 Date: 8/3/2004
Job Name: Trans West Housing Tech: ,lake
Lab ID:
Sample ID: Bulk 3 @ 0-5'
Soil Description: Silty Sand
Wt of Soil + Ring:
595.0
Weight of Ring:
1.79.0
Wt of Wet Soil:
416.0
Percent Moisture:
1 8%
Wet Density, pcf:
126.0
Dry Denstiy, pcf:
116.7
% Saturation:
48.7
Expansion Rack #
Date/Time
8/4/2004
1 9:00 AM:
Initial Reading
0.500
Final Reading
0.511.
Expansion Index
(Final - Initial) x 1000
El Sladden Engineering Revised 12/10/02
One Dimensional Consolidation
ASTM D2435 & D5333
Job Number: 544-4402
Job Name: Ave. 54 & Madison
Sample ID: Boring 9 a 5'
Soil Description: Sandy Silt
1
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Initial Dry Density; pcf:
88.0
Initial Moisture, %:
10
Initial Void Ratio:
0.894
Specific Gravity:
2.67
% Change in Height vs Normal Presssure Diagram
— 0 Before Saturation —a After Saturation
—e Rebound —M— Hydro Consolidation
1.0 2.0 3.0 4,0
5.0 6.0 7.0
Consolidation Sladdea Engineering
Revised 11/20/02
One Dimensional Consolidation
ASTM D2435 & D5333
Job Number: 544-4402
Job Name: Ave. 54 & Madison
Sample ID: Boring 9 @ 10'
Soil Description: Sand
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Initial Dry Density, pcf: 99.9
Initial Moisture, %: 2
Initial Void Ratio: 0.669
Specific Gravity: 2.67
% Change in Height vs Normal Presssure Diagram
—0 Before Saturation 6 After Saturation
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1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
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ASTM D2435 & D5333
Job Number: 544-4402
Job Name: Ave. 54 & Madison
Sample ID: Boring 15 a 5'
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Initial Dry Density, pcf. 90.7
Initial Moisture, %: 3
Initial Void Ratio: 0.837
Specific Gravity: 2.67
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One Dimensional Consolidation
ASTM D2435 & D5333
Job Number: 544-4402
Job Name: Ave: 54 & Madison
Sample ID: Boring 15 @ 10'
Soil Description: Silty Sand
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Initial Dry Density, pcf: 95.9
Initial Moisture, %: 15
Initial Void Ratio: 0.738
Specific Gravity: 2.67
% Change in Height vs Normal Presssure Diagram
—0 Before Saturation After Saturation
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Job Name:
Lab 1D:
Sample ID:
Soil Description:
Expansion Index
ASTM D 4829/UBC 29-2
544-4402 Date: 8/30/2004
Ave. 54 & Madison Tech: Jake
Bulk 3 @ 0-5'
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Wt of Soil + Ring:
585.0
Weight of Ring:
179.0
Wt of Wet Soil:
406.0
Percent Moisture:
9%
Wet Density, pcf: 123.0
Dry Denstty, pcf: 112.9
Saturation: 1 49.3
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Rack #
Date/Time
8/30/2004
1 9:00 AM
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Project Number:
544-4402
Project Name:
Ave. 54 & Madison
Sample ID:
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Project Number:
544-4402
Project Name:
Ave. 54 & Madison
Sample ID:
Boring 3 @ 10'
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APPENDIX C
1997 UBC Seismic Design Criteria
August 17, 2004 -15- Project No. 544-4402
04-03-571
1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE SEISMIC DESIGN INFORMATION
The International Conference of Building Officials 1997 Uniform Building Code contains substantial
revisions and additions to the earthquake engineering section in Chapter 16. Concepts contained in the
updated code that will be relevant to construction of the proposed structures are summarized below.
Ground shaking is expected to be the primary hazard most likely to affect the site, based upon proximity
to significant faults capable of generating large earthquakes. Major fault zones considered to be most
likely to create strong ground shafting at the site are listed below.
Fault Zone
Approximate Distance
From Site
Fault Type
(1997 UBC)
San Andreas
9.9 km
A
San Jacinto
32.1 km
A
Based on our field observations and understanding of local geologic conditions, the soil profile type
judged applicable to this site is So, generally described as stiff or dense soil. The site is located within
UBC Seismic Zone 4. The following table presents additional coefficients and factors relevant to seismic
mitigation for new construction upon adoption of the 1997 code.
Near -Source
Near -Source
Seismic
Seismic
Seismic
Acceleration
Velocity
Coefficient
Coefficient
Source
Factor, N.
Factor, NY
C,
C"
San Andreas
1.0
1.2
0.44N,
0.64Nv
San Jacinto
1.0
1.0
0.44N,
0.64Nv
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