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Geotechnical Engineering Report
Pacific Ridge Apartments
Tigard, Oregon
File No.6748-003-00
November 20, 2019
Prepared for:
J.T.Smith Companies
c/o 3J Consulting, Inc.
9600 SW Nimbus Avenue,Suite 100
Beaverton, Oregon 97008
Attention:Aaron Murphy, PE
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES 1
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 1
3.1. Surface Conditions 1
3.2. Site Geologic and Landslide Hazard Mapping 2
3.3. Subsurface Conditions 2
3.3.1. General 2
3.3.2. Soil Conditions 2
3.3.3. Groundwater Conditions 3
4.0 INFILTRATION TESTING 3
4.1. Suitability of Infiltration System 5
5.0 CONCLUSIONS 6
6.0 EARTHWORK RECOMMENDATIONS 6
6.1. Site Preparation 6
6.1.1. Stripping 7
6.1.2. Clearing and Grubbing 7
6.2. Subgrade Preparation and Evaluation 7
6.3. Subgrade Protection and Wet Weather Considerations 8
6.4. Soil Amendment with Cement 9
6.5. Dewatering 10
6.6. Shoring 10
6.7. Structural Fill and Backfill 11
6.7.1. General 11
6.7.2. Use of On-site Soil 11
6.7.3. Imported Select Structural Fill 11
6.7.4.Aggregate Base 12
6.7.5. Open-Graded Subbase 12
6.7.6. Open-Graded Base Rock 12
6.7.7. Retaining Wall Backfill 12
6.7.8.Trench Backfill 12
6.8. Fill Placement and Compaction 12
7.0 STRUCTURAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 13
7.1. Foundation Support Recommendations 13
7.1.1. Foundation Subgrade Preparation 13
7.1.2. Bearing Capacity - Spread Footings 14
7.1.3. Foundation Settlement 14
7.1.4. Lateral Resistance 14
7.2. Footing Drains 14
7.3. Construction Considerations 15
7.4. Slab-on-Grade Floors 15
7.4.1. Subgrade Preparation 15
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7.4.2. Design Parameters 15
8.0 GENERAL STABILITY OF GRADED SLOPES 16
9.0 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND WALL OPTIONS 17
9.1. Excavation Considerations 17
9.2. Temporary Cut Slopes 17
9.3. Permanent Slopes 18
9.3.1. Slope Drainage 18
9.4. Retaining Walls 19
9.4.1. Concrete Retaining Walls 19
9.4.2. Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE)Walls 19
9.4.3. Proprietary Wall Systems 20
9.4.4. Soil Nail Walls 20
9.5. Seismic Design 21
9.5.1. Liquefaction Potential 22
10.0 PAVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 22
10.1. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer(DCP)Testing 22
10.2. Drainage 23
10.3.Asphalt Concrete(AC) Pavement Sections 23
10.4. Pervious Pavement Sections 24
10.5. Pervious Pavement Construction Considerations 25
11.0 LIMITATIONS 25
12.0 REFERENCES 26
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.Vicinity Map
Figure 2.Site Plan
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Field Explorations and Laboratory Testing
Figure A-1. Key to Exploration Logs
Figures A-2 through A-5. Logs of Borings
Figures A-6 through A-12. Logs of Test Pits
Figures A-13 and A-14. Logs of Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing
Figure A-15.Atterberg Limits Test Results
Appendix B.Slope Stability Analysis
Figure B-1. Global Stability
Figure B-2. Wall 1 Profile
Figure B-3. Wall 3 Profile
Appendix C. Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
GeoEngineers, Inc. (GeoEngineers) is pleased to submit this geotechnical engineering report for the
proposed Pacific Ridge Apartments development located southeast of the intersection of SW Pacific
Highway (OR 99W) and SW Beef Bend Road in Tigard, Oregon. The location of the site is shown in the
Vicinity Map, Figure 1.
The proposed project includes constructing one, four-story apartment building, associated asphalt-paved
parking areas and on-site retaining walls. Current site grades range from an elevation of approximately
310 feet above mean sea level (MSL)at the northeast corner of the site to approximately 245 feet MSL at
the southwest corner. The apartment structure is proposed to consist of a tiered floor to be constructed
with a finish floor elevation of approximately 269 and 279 feet MSL. Based on grading exhibits prepared
by 3J Consulting, Inc. (3J),dated October 29,2019,cuts and fills at the site are generally 5 feet or less, but
with isolated areas of site cuts up to approximately 10 feet within the lower tier(southwestern portion) of
the proposed building footprint and up to 12 feet for wall construction. Various wall types are being
considered as part of site development, including cast in place walls, gravity block walls, and geogrid
reinforced counterfort and panel or segmented block walls. The proposed site layout is shown in relation
to existing site features in the Site Plan, Figure 2.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Our specific scope of services is detailed in our June 28, 2019 proposal to you. Our services were
authorized on July 2, 2019. In general our scope of services included: reviewing selected geotechnical
information about the site; performing a geologic reconnaissance; exploring subsurface soil and
groundwater conditions; collecting representative soil samples; performing infiltration testing in general
accordance with City of Tigard standards;completing relevant laboratory testing and geotechnical analyses;
and providing this geotechnical report with our conclusions, findings and design recommendations. As
discussed with the project team, borings for widening along OR 99W were removed from the original scope,
and a third infiltration test, additional test pit explorations, and site clearing to access the boring locations
were added to the original scope.
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
3.1. Surface Conditions
The project site encompasses an approximate 2.87-acre parcel located on the lower eastern slopes of Bull
Mountain on the east side of OR 99W, an isolated prominence near the edge of the Tualatin Valley in the
Tigard, Oregon metropolitan area. The property is bound by undeveloped property to the north, developed
apartment structures on the uphill side to the east,a church building and associated parking lots and drive
areas to the south, and OR 99W to the west. The parcel is currently undeveloped, and slopes moderately
steeply down to the south and west. The slope is thickly vegetated, with a second-growth canopy over a
dense Northwest understory. While on site, we observed scattered debris in several areas, including the
remains of temporary campsites.
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3.2. Site Geologic and Landslide Hazard Mapping
The geology of the site is mapped by Madin (1990)as mantled by the fine-grained facies of the Pleistocene
catastrophic(Missoula)flood deposits below 250 feet MSL and igneous basalt of the Columbia River Basalt
Group (CRBG) above that elevation. Our subsurface explorations suggest that, instead, the entire site is
mantled by silty and fine sandy flood deposits, with decomposed to weathered basalt at depth.
Existing landslides and landslide features for the site and vicinity are mapped by Burns et al. (2011), and
the landslide susceptibility in Burns et al. (2016). No active, recent, or dormant landslides are mapped on
site by Burns et al.(2011). During our field investigation we did not observe surficial features characteristic
of landsliding, such as concave scarps or depressions in the hillside, sunken or bulging soil slopes,
"hummocky"topography, and anomalous vegetation or drainage patterns.
Burns et al. (2016) maps the south- and southwest-facing slopes of Bull Mountain as "moderately"
susceptible to landsliding, the second-lowest of a four-tier rating system from "low"to "very high" hazard.
This rating is likely due to the regional slope gradient rather than site-specific soil or slope conditions.
3.3. Subsurface Conditions
3.3.1.General
The subsurface conditions at the site were explored by drilling four geotechnical borings (B-1 to B-4) and
excavating seven test pits(TP-1 to TP-7)on October 8 and 9, 2019 The borings were drilled to approximate
depths ranging from 171 to 261/2 feet below the ground surface (bgs), while the test pits extended from
8 to 11 feet bgs. Infiltration testing was performed in three of the test pits at a depth of approximately
51/2 to 7 feet bgs. The approximate locations of the explorations completed at the site are shown in Figure
2. The logs of GeoEngineers explorations completed for this study are presented in Appendix A.
Soil samples were obtained during drilling and excavation were taken to GeoEngineers' laboratory for
further evaluation. Selected samples were tested for determination of moisture content, Atterberg limits
and moisture/density testing. A description of the laboratory testing and the test results are presented in
Appendix A.
3.3.2.Soil Conditions
In general, subsurface soil conditions consist of a surficial layer consist of silt and fine sand of the
Pleistocene fine-grained catastrophic flood deposits to depths ranging between 12 to more than 261/2 feet
bgs. In some explorations we encountered a mixture of gravel, silt, and sand beneath the upper silt and
fine sand that we interpret to be the weathered basalt and basalt decomposition products of the CRBG that
underlies the Bull Mountain uplands.These units are described in more detail below.
3.3.2.1.FINE-GRAINED FLOOD DEPOSITS
We encountered fine-grained flood deposits from the ground surface to depths ranging from 12 feet bgs in
B-3 to more than 25 feet bgs,and in B-4 at which depth these deposits were still present.The flood deposits
generally consist of yellow-brown to brown, soft to very stiff(predominantly stiff) massive silt and silt with
fine sand. As noted, B-4 did not penetrate the full thickness of the flood deposits. B-1 through B-3
penetrated between 12 and 201/2 feet of silty flood deposit soils before encountering CRBG materials.
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3.3.2.2.WEATHERED TO DECOMPOSED COLUMBIA RIVER BASALT(CRB)
We encountered soils we interpret as the decomposition products of the CRBG bedrock below the fine-
grained deposits in B-1 through B-3 to the maximum depths explored. This material was typically brown,
gray-brown, or gray, dense to very dense, silty to clayey gravel with sand that graded with depth to angular
basalt rock fragments with sand, silt and clay. Borings B-2 and B-3 encountered practical refused on hard,
relatively intact basalt at 25 feet bgs and 17 feet bgs, respectively.
3.3.3.Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was not encountered during drilling, although soil conditions in B-4 suggest that the seasonal
or perched groundwater may be encountered at or just below 25 feet bgs at the lower elevations along the
northwest portions of the site. Test pits and borings further up the slope, or in the eastern and southern
portions of the site, did not encounter indications of groundwater to the maximum depths explored.Snyder
(2008) maps groundwater more than 100 feet bgs near the base of the slope.
Groundwater may be present at shallower depths in a perched condition on harder underlying layers as it
moves downslope during wet times of the year or during extended periods of wet weather. Groundwater
conditions at the site are expected to vary seasonally due to rainfall events and other factors not observed
in our explorations.
4.0 INFILTRATION TESTING
As requested by the project team, we conducted three on-site infiltration tests to assist in evaluation of the
site for stormwater infiltration design at the exploration locations as shown in Figure 2 at depths of 51/2 to
7 feet bgs.
Washington County's LIDA Handbook does not contain specified testing procedures but references several
different methods described by other local jurisdictions. On site testing was conducted using the open pit
falling head method in general accordance with the procedures outlined in Chapter 2 of the City of Portland
2016 Stormwater Management Manual. Our general procedure included excavating an approximately
2-foot-square test pit to the specified depth using a tracked excavator.
Test excavations were filled with clean water to approximately 1 foot above the soil at the bottom of the
test pit. The initial fill of water did not drain into the soil within ten minutes, so the water level was
maintained, and the soil allowed to saturate overnight. The levels were checked, and the test pits were
refilled the following morning to 12 inches above the soil in the bottom of the test pits. The drop-in water
level was measured during three, hour-long iterations. Field test results are summarized in Table 1.
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TABLE 1. FIELD MEASURED INFILTRATION RESULTS
Infiltration Depth USCS Material Field Measured Infiltration Ratel
Test No. Location feet Type(feet) YP (inches/hour)
TP-5/IT-1 See Site Plan 6 ML/CL 0.0
TP-6/IT-2 See Site Plan 51/2 ML/CL 1.5
TP-7/IT-3 See Site Plan 7 ML/CL 0.0
Notes:
1 Appropriate factors should be applied to the field-measured infiltration rate, based on the design methodology and specific system
used.
USCS=Unified Soil Classification System
The infiltration rate shown in Table 1 represents a field-measured infiltration rate.The rate summarized for
IT-1 and IT-3 indicates 0.0 inches per hour because minimal to no infiltration (drop in water levels) was
observed during the testing period. Similar tests that are performed during drier times of the year in similar
soils may yield field-measured rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour, but do not necessarily reflect the conditions
when these facilities are to perform (during rain events in the wet times of the year). Field measurements
are limited to accuracy of equipment employed to conduct the test.Actual long-term infiltration rates of the
on-site soils are likely greater than 0.0 inches per hour if measured out over very long time frames (much
longer than the time frames prescribed in the testing standards. A field-measured rate of zero inches per
hour generally indicates infiltration less than 0.05 to 0.08 inches per hour, which is about the limit of the
field measuring equipment.
In addition,field-measured rates represent a relatively short-term infiltration rate,and factors of safety have
not been applied for the type of infiltration system being considered, or for variability that may be present
across large areas in the on-site soil. In our opinion,and consistent with the state of the practice, correction
factors should be applied to this measured rate to reflect the localized area of testing relative to the field
sizes.
Appropriate correction factors should also be applied by the project civil engineer to account for long-term
infiltration parameters. From a geotechnical perspective, we recommend a factor of safety (correction
factor) of at least 2 be applied to the field infiltration values to account for potential soil variability with
depth and location within the area tested. In addition, the stormwater system design engineer should
determine and apply appropriate remaining correction factor values, or factors of safety, to account for
repeated wetting and drying that occur in this area, degree of in-system filtration, frequency and type of
system maintenance, vegetation, potential for siltation and bio-fouling, etc., as well as system design
correction factors for overflow or redundancy, and base and facility size.
The actual depths, lateral extent and estimated infiltration rates can vary from the values presented above.
Field testing/confirmation during construction is often required in large or long systems or other situations
where soil conditions may vary within the area where the system is constructed. The results of this field
testing might necessitate that the infiltration locations be modified to achieve the design infiltration rate.
The infiltration flow rate of a focused stormwater system like a drywell or small infiltration box or pond
typically diminishes over time as suspended solids and precipitates in the stormwater further clog the void
spaces between the soil particles or cake on the infiltration surface or in the engineered media. The
serviceable life of an infiltration media in a stormwater system can be extended by pre-filtering or with on-
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going accessible maintenance.Eventually, most systems will fail and will need to be replaced or have media
regenerated or replaced.
We recommend that infiltration systems include an overflow that is connected to a suitable discharge point.
Also, infiltration systems can cause localized, high groundwater levels and should not be located near
basement walls, retaining walls, or other embedded structures unless these are specifically designed to
account for the resulting hydrostatic pressure.Infiltration locations should not be located on sloping ground,
unless it is approved by a geotechnical engineer, and should not be infiltrated at a location that allows for
flow to travel laterally toward a slope face, such as a mounded water condition or too close to a slope face
that could cause instability of the slope.
4.1. Suitability of Infiltration System
Successful design and implementation of stormwater infiltration systems and whether a system is suitable
for a development depend on several site-specific factors. Stormwater infiltration systems are generally
best suited for sites having sandy or gravelly soil with saturated hydraulic conductivities greater than
2 inches per hour. Sites with silty or clayey soil, including sites with fine sand,silty sand or gravel that has
a high percentage of silt or clay in the matrix or sites with relatively shallow underlying decomposed rock
(residual soil) are generally not well suited for development using infiltration exclusively for stormwater
disposal. Soil that has fine-grained matrices is susceptible to volumetric change and softening during
wetting and drying cycles. Fine-grained soil also has large variations in the magnitude of infiltration rates
because of bedding and stratification that occurs during alluvial deposition that often have thin layers of
less permeable or impermeable soil within a larger layer.
Local groundwater conditions also significantly affect the capacity to infiltrate from a stormwater system.
Sites with shallow groundwater can result in groundwater mounding. A hydraulic gradient that reaches the
level of water in the soil immediately drops to zero and local groundwater will rise and mound and the
infiltration rate slows dramatically, resulting in overflows or system flooding (failure). Groundwater
mounding can also negatively impact structures, slopes or other areas adjacent to the stormwater
infiltration facility. Typically, we do not recommend using infiltration systems where groundwater is less
than 10 feet below the bottom of the proposed system unless the host soil is very permeable and
consistently graded and will not cause mounding. Some jurisdictions require a minimum of 5 or 10 feet
between high groundwater conditions and the bottom of proposed facilities. Depending on the size of the
project,adjacent features such as streams that can source water to a system instead of allowing it to drain
and on-site soil infiltration capacities, there may be conditions where even a 10-foot separation between
the level of groundwater and the base of the infiltration system may not be sufficient.
Considering the underlying generally medium stiff,fine-grained soil conditions, on-site infiltration will likely
be minimal during wet times of the year and infiltration may cause mounding of groundwater if areas of
perched water are present in the area. We do not recommend stormwater infiltration be used as the
exclusive method of stormwater management and recommend an overflow be a part of system design. On-
site infiltration systems should be considered as having only marginal potential for success based on the
conditions observed.
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS
Based on our explorations, testing and analyses, it is our opinion that the site is generally suitable for the
proposed development from a geotechnical engineering standpoint, provided the recommendations in this
report are included in design and construction. A summary of the primary geotechnical considerations is
provided below. The summary is presented for introductory purposes only and should be used in
conjunction with the complete recommendations presented in this report.
• Groundwater was not encountered during our explorations, but based on our experience and our
observations, perched groundwater may be present during periods of persistent rainfall.
• The upper silty and clayey soils at the site will likely become disturbed by construction traffic from
earthwork occurring during periods of wet weather or when the moisture content of the soil is more
than a few percentage points above optimum. Wet weather construction practices will be required,
except during the dry summer months.
• On-site soils may be reused as structural fill; however, the material is very moisture sensitive and will
likely not be suitable for reuse except during the driest of summer months. On-site material will be
practically unworkable as structural fill during the wet season or when prolonged wet weather persists.
In general,the most persistent wet weather in the area occurs from early October to mid-May.
• Floor slabs having 125 pounds per square foot(psf) loads or less can be supported on aggregate base
placed on native medium stiff or firmer silt.
• Proposed structures can be satisfactorily supported on continuous and isolated shallow foundations
supported on the stiff native soils or on structural fill that extends to native soil.
• Standard pavement sections prepared as described in this report will suitably support estimated traffic
loads.
in Configuration of permanent slopes should consider final use (landscape areas or unmaintained) and
construction conditions (fill or cut slopes) when determining site grades.
• Retaining wall design will require consideration of required depth of embedment of the wall,stability of
wall type to support graded slopes, and global stability of the wall and slope system as a whole, which
will depend on slopes above and below wall locations and potential for tiered grading.
• Installation of deep utilities may encounter less weathered or unweathered underlying rock depending
on final grading and required invert elevations.
6.0 EARTHWORK RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1. Site Preparation
Initial site preparation and primary earthwork operations will include, stripping and grubbing, and grading
the site to create a level building pad and graded areas for parking and drives. In addition,some preliminary
work may include excavation for final utilities and wall foundations.
Although not anticipated, if present, all existing utilities in proposed earthwork construction areas should
be identified prior to excavation. Live utility lines identified beneath proposed structures should be
relocated. Abandoned utility lines beneath structures should be completely removed or filled with grout in
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order to reduce potential settlement of new structures. Soft or loose soil encountered in utility line
excavations should be removed and replaced with structural fill where it is located within structural areas.
Debris materials generated during demolition of existing improvements or relocation of utilities should be
transported off site for disposal. Existing voids and new depressions created during site preparation, and
resulting from removal of existing utilities,or other subsurface elements,should be cleaned of loose soil or
debris down to firm soil and backfilled with compacted structural fill. Disturbance to a greater depth should
be expected if site preparation and earthwork are conducted during periods of wet weather.
6.1.1.Stripping
Areas to receive fill,structures or pavements should be cleared of vegetation and stripped of topsoil. Based
on our observations at the site,we estimate that the depth of stripping will generally be on the order of 8 to
12 inches. We anticipate the majority of the open brush and grass-covered areas will require stripping
depths of up to 12 inches with increased depths in areas of thicker vegetation. Tree-covered areas are
discussed below.
Greater stripping depths may be required to remove localized zones of loose or organic soil. The actual
stripping depth should be based on field observations at the time of construction.Stripped material should
be transported off site for disposal unless otherwise allowed by project specifications for other uses such
as landscaping. Clearing and grubbing recommendations provided below should be used in areas where
moderate to heavy vegetation are present, or where surface disturbance from prior use has occurred.
6.1.2.Clearing and Grubbing
Where thicker vegetation is present, more extensive site clearing will be required to remove site vegetation,
including thick grass, shrubs and trees that are designated for removal. Following clearing, grubbing and
excavations up to several feet will be required to remove the root zones of thick shrubs and trees. Deeper
excavations, up to 5 or 6 feet may be required to remove the root zones of large trees. In general, roots
larger than s/z inch in diameter should be removed. Excavations to remove root zones should be done with
a smooth-bucket to minimize subgrade disturbance. Portions of the site are heavily vegetated and
previously buried roots may be present, even in the current grassy areas of the site. Grubbed materials
should be hauled off site and properly disposed unless otherwise allowed by the project specifications for
other uses such as landscaping, stockpiling or on-site burning.
Existing voids and new depressions created during demolition, clearing, grubbing or other site preparation
activities,should be excavated to firm soil and backfilled with Imported Select Structural Fill.Greater depths
of disturbance should be expected if site preparation and earthwork are conducted during periods of wet
weather.
6.2. Subgrade Preparation and Evaluation
Upon completion of site preparation activities,exposed subgrades should be proof-rolled with a fully loaded
dump truck or similar heavy rubber-tired construction equipment where space allows to identify soft, loose
or unsuitable areas. Probing may be used for evaluating smaller areas or where proof-rolling is not practical.
Proof-rolling and probing should be conducted prior to placing fill, and should be performed by a
representative of GeoEngineers who will evaluate the suitability of the subgrade and identify areas of
yielding that are indicative of soft or loose soil. If soft or loose zones are identified during proof-rolling or
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probing, these areas should be excavated to the extent indicated by our representative and replaced with
structural fill.
As discussed in Section 6.7 of this report,the native fine-grained,silty soil can be sensitive to small changes
in moisture content and will be difficult, if not impossible,to compact adequately during wet weather.While
tilling and compacting the subgrade is the economical method for subgrade improvement, it will likely only
be possible during extended dry periods and following moisture conditioning of the soil.As discussed further
in this report,cement amendment is an option for conditioning the soil for use as structural fill when drying
the soil is not feasible.
During wet weather, or when the exposed subgrade is wet or unsuitable for proof-rolling, the prepared
subgrade should be evaluated by observing excavation activity and probing with a steel foundation probe.
Observations, probing and compaction testing should be performed by a member of our staff.Wet soil that
has been disturbed due to site preparation activities or soft or loose zones identified during probing should
be removed and replaced with compacted structural fill.
6.3. Subgrade Protection and Wet Weather Considerations
The upper fine-grained soils at the site are highly susceptible to moisture. Wet weather construction
practices will be necessary if work is performed during periods of wet weather. If site grading will occur
during wet weather conditions, it will be necessary to use track-mounted equipment, load material into
trucks supported on gravel work pads and employ other methods to reduce ground disturbance. The
contractor should be responsible to protect the subgrade during construction reflective of their proposed
means and methods and time of year.
Earthwork planning should include considerations for minimizing subgrade disturbance. The following
recommendations can be implemented if wet weather construction is considered:
av The ground surface in and around the work area should be sloped so that surface water is directed to
a sump or discharge location. The ground surface should be graded such that areas of ponded water
do not develop. Measures should be taken by the contractor to prevent surface water from collecting
in excavations and trenches. Measures should be implemented to remove surface water from the
work area.
• Earthwork activities should not take place during periods of heavy precipitation.
Iv Slopes with exposed soils should be covered with plastic sheeting or similar means.
• The site soils should not be left uncompacted and exposed to moisture. Sealing the surficial soils by
rolling with a smooth-drum roller prior to periods of precipitation will reduce the extent to which these
soils become wet or unstable.
• Construction activities should be scheduled so that the length of time that soils are left exposed to
moisture is reduced to the extent practicable.
▪ Construction traffic should be restricted to specific areas of the site, preferably areas that are surfaced
with working pad materials not susceptible to wet weather disturbance such as haul roads and rocked
staging areas.
• When on-site fine-grained soils are wet of optimum, they are easily disturbed and will not provide
adequate support for construction traffic or the proposed development.The use of granular haul roads
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and staging areas will be necessary for support of construction traffic.Generally,a 12-to 16-inch-thick
mat of imported granular base rock aggregate material is sufficient for light staging areas for the
building pad and light staging activities, but is not expected to be adequate to support repeated heavy
equipment or truck traffic.The granular mat for haul roads and areas with repeated heavy construction
traffic should be increased to between 18 and 24 inches. The actual thickness of haul roads and
staging areas should be based on the contractor's approach to site development and the amount and
type of construction traffic.
a During periods of wet weather, concrete should be placed as soon as practical after preparation of the
footing excavations. Foundation bearing surfaces should not be exposed to standing water. If water
collects in the excavation, it should be removed before placing structural fill or reinforcing steel.
Subgrade protection for foundations consisting of a lean concrete mat may be necessary if footing
excavations are exposed to extended wet weather conditions.
During wet weather, or when the exposed subgrade is wet or unsuitable for proof-rolling, the prepared
subgrade should be evaluated by observing excavation activity and probing with a steel foundation probe.
Observations, probing and compaction testing should be performed by a member of our staff.Wet soil that
has been disturbed due to site preparation activities or soft or loose zones identified during probing should
be removed and replaced with compacted structural fill.
6.4. Soil Amendment with Cement
As an alternative to the using Imported Select Structural Fill material for wet weather structural fill, an
experienced contractor may be able to amend the on-site soil with portland cement concrete(PCC)to obtain
suitable support properties. It is often less costly to amend on-site soils than to remove and replace soft
soils with imported granular materials. Single pass tilling depths for cement amendment equipment is
typically 18 inches or less. However, multiple tilling passes may be required to adequately blend in the
cement with the soils and to sufficiently process the soils. It may also be necessary to place the
recommended cement quantities in multiple passes between tilling passes, which requires intermediate
compaction.
The contractor should be responsible for selecting the means and methods to construct the amended soil
without disturbing exposed subgrades.We recommend low ground-pressure(such as balloon-tired)cement
spreading equipment be required.We have observed other methods used for spreading that have resulted
in significant site disturbance and high remedial costs. For example,we have observed amendment efforts
to use a spreader truck equipped with road tires pulled by track-mounted equipment that resulted in
significant disturbance to the work area and required re-working large areas of cement-amended product
at additional expense.
Areas of standing water, or areas where traffic patterns are concentrated and disturbing the subgrade,will
also create a need for higher amounts of cement to be applied and additional tilling for better mixing and
cement hydration prior to final compaction.
Successful use of soil amendment depends on the use of correct mixing techniques, the soil moisture
content at the time of amendment and amendment quantities. Specific recommendations, based on
exposed site conditions,for soil amending can be provided, if necessary. However,for preliminary planning
purposes, it may be assumed that a minimum of 5 percent cement(by dry weight, assuming a unit weight
of 100 pounds per cubic foot[pcf])will be sufficient for improving on-site soils. Treatment depths of 12 to
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16 inches are typical (assuming a seven-day unconfined compressive strength of at least 80 pounds per
square inch [psi]), although this may be adjusted in the field depending on site conditions. Soil amending
should be conducted in accordance with the specifications provided in Oregon Structural Specialty Code
(OSSC) 00344 (Treated Subgrade).
We recommend a target strength for cement-amended soils of 80 psi. The amount of cement used to
achieve this target generally varies with moisture content and soil type. It is difficult to predict field
performance of soil-to-cement amendment due to variability in soil response and we recommend laboratory
testing to confirm expectations. However,for preliminary design purposes,4 to 5 percent cement by weight
of dry soil can generally be used when the soil moisture content does not exceed approximately 20 percent.
If the soil moisture content is in the range of 20 to 35 percent, 5 to 7 percent by weight of dry soil is
recommended. The amount of cement added to the soil should be adjusted based on field observations
and performance.
PCC-amended soil is hard and has low permeability;therefore,this soil does not drain well nor is it suitable
for planting. Future landscape areas should not be cement amended, if practical, or accommodations
should be planned for drainage and planting. Cement amendment should not be used if runoff during
construction cannot be directed away from adjacent low-lying wet areas, and active waterways and
drainage paths.
When used for constructing pavement, staging or haul road subgrades, the amended surface should be
protected from abrasion by placing a minimum 4-inch thickness of base rock material (Aggregate Base/
Aggregate Subbase). To prevent strength loss during curing, cement-amended soil should be allowed to
cure for a minimum of four days prior to placing the base rock. The base rock typically becomes
contaminated with soil during construction. Contaminated base rock should be removed and replaced with
clean base rock in pavement areas to meet the required thickness(es) in Section 10.0 to this report.
It is not possible to amend soil during heavy or continuous rainfall. Work should be completed during
suitable weather conditions.
6.5. Dewatering
As discussed in Section 3.3.3 of this report, groundwater was not encountered in our explorations and is
expected to be typically below the anticipated excavation depth. Excavations that extend into saturated/wet
soils should be dewatered. Sump pumps are expected to adequately address groundwater encountered in
shallow excavations. In addition to groundwater seepage and upward confining flow, surface water inflow
to the excavations during the wet season can be problematic. Provisions for surface water control during
earthwork and excavations should be included in the project plans and should be installed prior to
commencing earthwork.
6.6. Shoring
All trench excavations should be made in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and state regulations. Site soils within expected excavation depths typically range
from medium stiff to stiff silt. In our opinion, native soils are generally OSHA Type B, provided there is no
seepage and excavations occur during periods of dry weather. Excavations deeper than 4 feet should be
shored or laid back at an inclination of 1H:1V(horizontal to vertical)for Type B soils. Flatter slopes may be
necessary if workers are required to enter. Excavations made to construct footings or other structural
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elements should be laid back or shored at the surface as necessary to prevent soil from falling into
excavations.
Shoring for trenches less than 6 feet deep that are above the effects of groundwater should be possible
with a conventional box system.Slight to moderate sloughing should be expected outside the box.Shoring
deeper than 6 feet or below the groundwater table should be designed by a registered engineer before
installation. Further,the shoring design engineer should be provided with a copy of this report.
In our opinion, the contractor will be in the best position to observe subsurface conditions continuously
throughout the construction process and to respond to the soil and groundwater conditions. Construction
site safety is generally the sole responsibility of the contractor,who also is solely responsible for the means,
methods and sequencing of the construction operations and choices regarding excavations and shoring.
Under no circumstances should the information provided by GeoEngineers be interpreted to mean that
GeoEngineers is assuming responsibility for construction site safety or the contractor's activities; such
responsibility is not being implied and should not be inferred.
6.7. Structural Fill and Backfill
6.7.1.General
Materials used to support building foundations, floor slabs, hardscape, pavements and any other areas
intended to support structures or within the influence zone of structures are classified as structural fill for
the purposes of this report.
All structural fill soils should be free of debris, clay balls, roots, organic matter, frozen soil, man-made
contaminants, particles with greatest dimension exceeding 4 inches and other deleterious materials. The
suitability of soil for use as structural fill will depend on the gradation and moisture content of the soil. As
the amount of fines in the soil matrix increases, the soil becomes increasingly more sensitive to small
changes in moisture content and achieving the required degree of compaction becomes more difficult or
impossible. Recommendations for suitable fill material are provided in the following sections.
6.7.2.Use of On-site Soil
On-site near surface soil consists of native brown silt. On-site soils can be used as structural fill, provided
the material meets the above requirements,although due to moisture sensitivity,this material will likely be
unsuitable as structural fill during most of the year. If the soil is too wet to achieve satisfactory compaction,
moisture conditioning by drying back the material will be required. If the material cannot be properly
moisture conditioned,we recommend using imported material for structural fill.
An experienced geotechnical engineer from GeoEngineers should determine the suitability of on-site soil
encountered during earthwork activities for reuse as structural fill.
6.7.3.Imported Select Structural Fill
Select imported granular material may be used as structural fill. The imported material should consist of
pit or quarry run rock, crushed rock, or crushed gravel and sand that is fairly well-graded between coarse
and fine sizes (approximately 25 to 65 percent passing the U.S. No. 4 sieve). It should have less than
5 percent passing the U.S. No. 200 sieve. During dry weather, the fines content can be increased to a
maximum of 12 percent.
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6.7.4.Aggregate Base
Aggregate base material located under floor slabs and pavements and crushed rock used in footing
overexcavations should consist of imported clean,durable, crushed angular rock.Such rock should be well-
graded, have a maximum particle size of 1 inch and have less than 5 percent passing the U.S. No. 200
sieve (3 percent for retaining walls). In addition, aggregate base shall have a minimum of 75 percent
fractured particles according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO)TP-61 and a sand equivalent of not less than 30 percent based on AASHTO T-176.
6.7.5.Open-Graded Subbase
Open-graded subbase material for permeable pavements should consists of durable, angular (fractured)
fine to course gravel stone with negligible sand and fines content. Material meeting gradational criteria for
ASTM International (ASTM)Standard Practices No. 2 should be suitable.
6.7.6.Open-Graded Base Rock
Open-graded base rock material for permeable pavements should consist of durable, angular (fractured)
fine gravel with sand and negligible fines content. Material meeting gradation criteria for open-graded
aggregate in Section 02630.11 of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Standard
Specifications or ASTM No. 57 should be suitable.
6.7.7.Retaining Wall Backfill
Fill placed to provide a drainage zone behind retaining walls should meet the general requirements above
and consist of free-draining sand and gravel or crushed rock with a maximum particle size of 3/4 inch and
less than 3 percent passing the U.S. No. 200 sieve.
6.7.8.Trench Backfill
Backfill for pipe bedding and in the pipe zone should consist of well-graded granular material with a
maximum particle size of 3/4 inch and less than 5 percent passing the U.S. No. 200 sieve. The material
should be free of organic matter and other deleterious materials. Further,the backfill should meet the pipe
manufacturer's recommendations. Above the pipe zone, Imported Select Structural Fill may be used as
described above.
6.8. Fill Placement and Compaction
Structural fill should be compacted at moisture contents that are within 3 percent of the optimum moisture
content as determined by ASTM Test Method D 1557 (Modified Proctor). The optimum moisture content
varies with gradation and should be evaluated during construction. Fill material that is not near the
optimum moisture content should be moisture conditioned prior to compaction.
Fill and backfill material should be placed in uniform, horizontal lifts and compacted with appropriate
equipment. The appropriate lift thickness will vary depending on the material and compaction equipment
used. Fill material should be compacted in accordance with Table 2 below. It is the contractor's
responsibility to select appropriate compaction equipment and place the material in lifts that are thin
enough to meet these criteria. However, in no case should the loose lift thickness exceed 18 inches.
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TABLE 2.COMPACTION CRITERIA
Compaction Requirements
Percent Maximum Dry Density Determined by
ASTM Test Method D 1557 at±3%of Optimum Moisture
Fill Type 0 to 2 Feet Below Subgrade >2 Feet Below Subgrade Pipe Zone
Fine-grained soils 92 92
(non-expansive)
Imported Granular,
maximum particle size 95 95
< 11/4 inch
Imported Granular,
maximum particle size
11/4 inch to 4 inches n/a (proof-roll) n/a (proof-roll)(3-inch maximum under
building footprints)
Retaining Wall Backfill* 92 92 --
Nonstructural Zones 90 90 90
Trench Backfill 95 90 90
Notes:
*Measures should be taken to prevent overcompaction of the backfill behind retaining walls.We recommend placingthe zone of backfill
located within 5 feet of the wall in lifts not exceeding about 6 inches in loose thickness and compacting this zone with hand-operated
equipment such as a vibrating plate compactor and a jumping jack.
A representative from GeoEngineers should evaluate compaction of each lift of fill. Compaction should be
evaluated by compaction testing, unless other methods are proposed for oversized materials and are
approved by GeoEngineers during construction. These other methods typically involve procedural
placement and compaction specifications together with verifying requirements such as proof-rolling.
7.0 STRUCTURAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1. Foundation Support Recommendations
Proposed structures can be satisfactorily founded on continuous wall or isolated column footings supported
on firm native soils or on structural fill placed over native soils. Exterior footings should be established at
least 18 inches below the lowest adjacent grade.The recommended minimum footing depth is greater than
the anticipated frost depth. Interior footings can be founded a minimum of 12 inches below the top of the
floor slab. Isolated column and continuous wall footings should have minimum widths of 24 and 18 inches,
respectively. We have assumed that the maximum isolated column loads will be on the order of 40 kips,
wall loads will be 2 kips per linear foot(klf)or less and floor loads for slabs on grade will be 100 psf or less
for the proposed development. If design loads exceed these values, we should be notified as our
recommendations may need to be revised.
7.1.1.Foundation Subgrade Preparation
We recommend loose or disturbed soils resulting from foundation excavation be removed before placing
reinforcing steel and concrete. Foundation bearing surfaces should not be exposed to standing water. If
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water infiltrates and pools in the excavation, the water, along with any disturbed soil, should be removed
before placing reinforcing steel. A thin layer of crushed rock can be used to provide protection to the
subgrade from weather and light foot traffic. Compaction should be performed as described in Section 6.8.
We recommend GeoEngineers observe all foundation excavations before placing concrete forms and
reinforcing steel in order to determine that bearing surfaces have been adequately prepared and the soil
conditions are consistent with those observed during our explorations.
7.1.2.Bearing Capacity-Spread Footings
We recommend conventional footings be proportioned using a maximum allowable bearing pressure of
2,500 psf if supported on medium stiff or stiffer native silt or structural fill bearing on these materials. The
recommended bearing pressure applies to the total of dead and long-term live loads and may be increased
by one-third when considering earthquake or wind loads. This is a net bearing pressure. The weight of the
footing and overlying backfill can be ignored in calculating footing sizes.
7.1.3.Foundation Settlement
Foundations designed and constructed as recommended are expected to experience settlements of less
than 1 inch. Differential settlements of up to one half of the total settlement magnitude can be expected
between adjacent footings supporting comparable loads.
7.1.4.Lateral Resistance
Lateral loads on footings can be resisted by passive earth pressures on the sides of footings and by friction
on the bearing surface. We recommend that passive earth pressures be calculated using an equivalent
fluid unit weight of 220 pcf for foundations confined by native medium stiff or stiffer silt and 300 pcf if
confined by a minimum of 2 feet of imported granular fill.
We recommend using a friction coefficient of 0.35 for foundations placed on the native medium stiff or
stiffer silt, or 0.50 for foundations placed on a minimum 1-foot thickness of compacted crushed rock. The
passive earth pressure and friction components may be combined provided the passive component does
not exceed two-thirds of the total.
The passive earth pressure value is based on the assumptions that the adjacent grade is level and static
groundwater remains below the base of the footing throughout the year. The top 1 foot of soil should be
neglected when calculating passive lateral earth pressures, unless the adjacent area is covered with
pavement. The lateral resistance values include a safety factor of approximately 1.5.
7.2. Footing Drains
Because of potential for near-surface water from uphill sources to be present during wet times of the year,
we recommend that perimeter footing drains be installed around the buildings at the base of exterior wall
footings. The perimeter drains should be provided with cleanouts and should consist of at least
4-inch-diameter perforated pipe placed on a 3-inch bed of, and, surrounded by 6 inches of drainage
material enclosed in a non-woven geotextile fabric such as Mirafi 14ON (or approved equivalent)to prevent
fine soil from migrating into the drain material. We recommend that the drainpipe consist of either heavy-
wall solid pipe (SDR-35 PVC or equal) or rigid corrugated smooth interior polyethylene pipe (ADS N-12 or
equal). We recommend against using flexible tubing for footing drainpipes. Where permanent below-grade
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walls are cast against temporary shoring,the wall drainage should be connected to the footing drain. The
perimeter drains should be sloped to drain by gravity,if practicable,to a suitable discharge point, preferably
a storm drain.We recommend that the cleanouts be covered and be placed in flush-mounted utility boxes.
Water collected in roof downspout lines must not be routed to the footing drain lines.
7.3. Construction Considerations
Immediately prior to placing concrete,all debris and loose soils that accumulated in the footing excavations
during forming and steel placement must be removed. Debris or loose soils not removed from the footing
excavations will result in increased settlement.
We recommend that all completed footing excavations be observed by a representative of our firm prior to
placing reinforcing steel and structural concrete. Our representative will confirm that the bearing surface
has been prepared in a manner consistent with our recommendations and that the subsurface conditions
are as expected.
7.4. Slab-on-Grade Floors
7.4.1.Subgrade Preparation
The exposed subgrade should be evaluated after site grading is complete. Proof-rolling with heavy,
rubber-tired construction equipment should be used for this purpose during dry weather and if access for
this equipment is practical. Probing should be used to evaluate the subgrade during periods of wet weather
or if access is not feasible for construction equipment.The exposed soil should be firm and unyielding and
without significant groundwater. Disturbed areas should be recompacted if possible or removed and
replaced with compacted structural fill.
7.4.2.Design Parameters
Conventional slabs may be supported on-grade,provided the subgrade soils are prepared as recommended
in Section 7.4.1 above. We recommend that the slab be founded on either undisturbed medium stiff or
stiffer silt or on structural fill placed over this material. For slabs designed as a beam on an elastic
foundation, a modulus of subgrade reaction of 125 pounds per cubic inch (pci) may be used for subgrade
soils prepared as recommended.
A minimum 6-inch-thick layer of crushed rock Aggregate Base material should be placed over the prepared
subgrade as a capillary break. Aggregate Base material placed directly below the slab should be 3/4-inch
maximum particle size or less. Concrete slabs constructed as recommended will likely settle less than
1 inch under static conditions. Concrete slabs that are not supported on ground improved with aggregate
piers are susceptible to liquefaction induced settlement. We recommend that concrete slabs be jointed
around columns to allow the individual structural elements to settle differentially.
Due to the presence of fine-grained soils, moisture should be expected at the subgrade surface. Where
moisture vapor emission through the slab must be minimized,a vapor retarding membrane or vapor barrier
below the slab should be considered.
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8.0 GENERAL STABILITY OF GRADED SLOPES
We conducted a general stability analyses to assess global stability of the existing slope at the site and to
aid in evaluating the feasibility of the proposed grading plan that might include a two-tiered wall system
along the east portion of the site. It is our understanding that site grading plans are being revised to include
2H:1V permanent slopes above and below a single wall and eliminating the initially proposed tier system.
Our initial analysis included a single wall configuration. Slope stability analyses were performed using
SLOPE/W software, provided by Geo-Slope International Ltd.The program identifies the sliding surface with
the lowest factor of safety (FS) for a given set of input parameters, including topography, subsurface
conditions, soil properties, and water table elevation and/or pore water pressure. Graphical results of the
slope stability analyses are included in Appendix B.
The stability of a given failure surface is reported as a FS, which is the ratio of resisting forces to driving
forces.Generally,a FS greater than 1.0 indicates that the resisting forces are greater than the driving forces
and the slope should be stable. FS less than 1.0 indicate that the driving forces are greater than resisting
forces and a landslide could occur.A FS of between 1.3 and 1.5 is generally considered suitable for slopes
under static(non-seismic)conditions. Based on our experience, a static FS of 1.3 is a suitable minimum FS
for repair of unstable slopes, particularly where critical structures are not involved.Slopes that are expected
to remain stable under dynamic conditions (earthquake loads) should be designed to maintain a FS of at
least 1.1 under seismic conditions. All stability analyses for this study were conducted for static (non-
seismic) conditions.
Slope geometry was provided to us by 3J based on potential site grading and proposed wall sections being
considered at the site. Our stability analysis included various sections along the proposed wall profile, and
a global stability cross section running through the middle of the site (northeast to southwest). Our model
of the subsurface conditions consists of a medium stiff silt/clay with a unit weight of 110 pcf , a friction
angle of 28 degrees, and a cohesion of 100 psf. Soil parameters were developed through a combination
of laboratory testing, our experience with similar materials. Figure B-1 presents the failure surface and a
FS of approximately 2.8 during analysis of the global stability analysis (existing conditions) a section of the
site.The proposed site grading does not present a high risk to the existing stability of the slope.
Stability analysis were also conducted for various wall sections in the southeast corner of the site. Figures
B-2 and B-3 present the results of the failure surfaces and factor of safety ranging from approximately 1.0
to 1.1 for proposed two-tiered wall sections. This indicates that wall design will require deeper extension
of reinforcement to provide a higher level of stability. The relatively low factor of safety also indicates that
the temporary support condition during construction may not be adequate and will require the wall designer
to consider special construction methods depending on the final wall configuration.
The results summarized in this report are not for a specific wall type or system and are intended as a
general characterization of proposed wall configurations. The wall designer should account not only for the
local stability of the wall system being designed but also for designing a wall system that will provide a
sufficient global stability of the overall graded site and wall configuration. Our analyses are not a part of
final wall design and separate analyses by the wall designer should be conducted as a part of their design.
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9.0 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND WALL OPTIONS
Based on discussions with the project team, a variety of wall types are being considered as a result of
proposed height and space restrictions along the east (uphill) portion of the site. Tied-back or restrained
wall systems may be cost prohibitive in a tiered configuration and constructing tiered walls as reinforced
earth walls with counterfort and panel facing or with segmented blocks may be impractical with limited
space. Wall options discussed with the project team include restrained walls such as soil nail or tied-back
walls, tiered lock and load or gravity block walls, hilfiker retaining walls, and permanent cut slopes or a
combination of graded slopes and a single-height wall.
9.1. Excavation Considerations
Based on the material encountered in our subsurface explorations, it is our opinion that conventional
earthmoving equipment in proper working condition should be capable of making necessary general
excavations.
The earthwork contractor should be responsible for reviewing this report, including the boring logs,
providing their own assessments, and providing equipment and methods needed to excavate the site soils
while protecting subgrades.
9.2. Temporary Cut Slopes
For planning purposes,temporary unsupported cut slopes more than 4 feet high may be inclined at 1H:1V
maximum steepness within the medium stiff or stiffer silt soils. If significant seepage is present on the cut
face then the cut slopes may have to be flattened. However, temporary cuts should be discussed with the
geotechnical engineer during final design development to evaluate suitable cut slope inclinations for the
various portions of the excavation.
The above guidelines assume that surface loads such as traffic, construction equipment, stockpiles or
building supplies will be kept away from the top of the cut slopes a sufficient distance so that the stability
of the excavation is not affected. We recommend that this distance be at least 5 feet from the top of the
cut for temporary cuts made at 1H:1V or flatter and less than 10 feet high, and no closer than a distance
equal to one half the height of the slope for cuts more than 10 feet high.
Temporary cut slopes should be planned such that they do not encroach on a 1H:1V influence line projected
down from the edges of nearby or planned foundation elements. New footings planned at or near existing
grades, and in temporary cut slope areas for the lower level, should extend through wall backfill and be
embedded in native soils.
The stability and safety of cut slopes depend on a number of factors, including:
■ The type and density of the soil.
• The presence and amount of any seepage.
■ Depth of cut.
• Proximity and magnitude of the cut to any surcharge loads, such as stockpiled material,traffic loads or
structures.
■ Duration of the open excavation.
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• Care and methods used by the contractor.
We recommend that stability of the temporary slopes used for construction be the responsibility of the
contractor,since the contractor is in control of the construction operation and is continuously at the site to
observe the nature and condition of the subsurface. If groundwater seepage is encountered within the
excavation slopes, the cut slope inclination may have to be flatter than 1.5H:1V. However, appropriate
inclinations will ultimately depend on the actual soil and groundwater seepage conditions exposed in the
cuts at the time of construction. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the excavation is
properly sloped or braced for worker protection, in accordance with applicable guidelines. To assist with
this effort,we make the following recommendations regarding temporary excavation slopes:
• Protect the slope from erosion with plastic sheeting for the duration of the excavation to minimize
surface erosion and raveling.
of Limit the maximum duration of the open excavation to the shortest time period possible.
is Place no surcharge loads (equipment, materials, etc.)within 10 feet of the top of the slope.
More restrictive requirements may apply depending on specific site conditions, which should be
continuously assessed by the contractor.
If temporary sloping is not feasible based on site spatial constraints, excavations could be supported by
internally braced shoring systems, such as a trench box or other temporary shoring. There are a variety of
options available. We recommend that the contractor be responsible for selecting the type of shoring
system to apply.
9.3. Permanent Slopes
If the width of the entrance can be reduced or shifted to the west in the southwest corner of the site,
permanent slopes may be an option in place of retaining walls or in combination with a shorter retaining
wall below a cut slope. Permanent cut or fill slopes should not exceed a gradient of 2H:1V. Where access
for landscape maintenance is desired, we recommend a maximum gradient of 3H:1V. Fill slopes should
be overbuilt by at least 12 inches and trimmed back to the required slope to maintain a firm face.
To reduce erosion, newly constructed slopes should be planted or hydroseeded shortly after completion of
grading. Until the vegetation is established,some sloughing and raveling of the slopes should be expected.
This may necessitate localized repairs and reseeding. Temporary covering, such as clear heavy plastic
sheeting,jute fabric or erosion control blankets (such as American Excelsior Curlex 1 or North American
Green SC15O) could be used to protect the slopes during periods of rainfall.
9.3.1.Slope Drainage
If seepage is encountered at the face of permanent or temporary slopes, it will be necessary to flatten the
slopes or install a subdrain to collect the water. We should be contacted to evaluate such conditions on a
case-by-case basis.
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9.4. Retaining Walls
9.4.1.Concrete Retaining Walls
Retaining structures free to rotate slightly around the base should be designed for active earth pressures
using an equivalent fluid unit weight(efp)of 40 pcf when the ground surface extends level behind the wall
equal to a distance of at least twice the height of the wall,and 65 pcf for an inclined slope of 2H:1V above
the wall. For lesser slopes between flat and 2H:1V, the efp can be linearly interpolated between the
recommended values. The efp value is based on the following assumptions.
• The walls will not be restrained against rotation when the backfill is placed.
• Walls are 12 feet or less in total wall support height.
ott The backfill within 2 feet of the wall consists of free-draining granular materials.
• Grades above the top of the walls are no steeper than a 2H:1V slope.
at Total wall heights are determined based on a level front slope from the base of the wall.
• Hydrostatic pressures do not develop, and drainage will be provided behind the wall.
Seismically induced lateral forces on permanent below-grade building walls can be calculated using a
dynamic force equal to 9H psf, where H is the wall height. This seismic force should be applied with the
centroid located at 0.6H from the wall base. These values assume that the wall is vertical and unrestrained
and the backfill behind the wall is horizontal.
For site retaining walls, seismic lateral earth pressures should be computed as a part of retaining wall
design using the Mononobe-Okabe equation or another method appropriate to the selected wall system.
Retaining walls, including foundation walls that are restrained against rotation during backfilling, should be
designed for an at-rest equivalent fluid unit weight of 58 pcf when the ground surface extends level behind
the wall equal to a distance of at least twice the height of the wall,and 80 pcf for an inclined slope of 2H:1V
above the wall. For lesser slopes between flat and 2H:1V,the efp can be linearly interpolated between the
recommended values.
Surcharge loads applied closer than one-half of the wall height should be considered as uniformly
distributed horizontal pressures equal to one-third of the distributed vertical surcharge pressure. Footings
for retaining walls should be designed as recommended for shallow foundations. Backfill should be placed
and compacted as recommended for structural fill.
Re-evaluation of our recommendations will be required if the retaining wall design criteria for the project
vary from these assumptions.
We recommend that GeoEngineers be retained to review the retaining wall design to confirm that it meets
the requirements in our report. The retaining wall designer should perform global stability analysis of the
proposed wall.
9.4.2.Mechanically Stabilized Earth(MSE)Walls
MSE wall design, including determination of bearing resistance values, should be based on the soil
parameters presented in Table 3.
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TABLE 3. MSE WALL DESIGN PARAMETERS
A Material Unit Weight,y Friction Angle, Cohesion,c
(pcf) (degrees) (psf)
Reinforced Zone Fill 130 38 0
Retained Soil (Native or New Fill) 110 28 100
Foundation Soil 110 28 100
The reinforced zone behind the MSE wall should be backfilled with retaining wall backfill as specified in
Section 6.7 of this report. The retained and foundation soil zones should consist of undisturbed in-situ
native soil or new engineered fill.
Where traffic loads are located within a horizontal distance from the top of the wall equal to one-half the
wall height, the lateral earth pressure should be increased by a surcharge load equal to 2 feet of soil
(assuming a soil density of 125 pcf). For overturning and sliding analysis, this surcharge should only be
applied behind the reinforced soil zone.
The long-term design strength of any geotextile required for the wall should be equal to or greater than the
maximum tensile force. Unless manufacturer specific reduction factors are applied during the design, the
ultimate tensile strength of the geosynthetic selected should be reduced by a factor of 7 to account for
creep, installation damage, and chemical and biological degradation.
The foundation excavations for MSE walls should extend a minimum of 18 inches below lowest adjacent
grade and should be lined with a minimum 6-inch-thick layer of compacted, imported granular material.
A minimum 4-inch-diameter, perforated collector pipe should be embedded at the base of the wall and
should discharge at an appropriate location away from the base of the wall. The discharge pipe(s) should
not be tied directly into stormwater drain systems, unless measures are taken to prevent backflow into the
wall drainage system.
Settlements of up to 1 percent of the wall height commonly occur immediately adjacent to the wall, as the
wall rotates and develops active lateral earth pressures. Consequently, we recommend that construction
of flat work adjacent to retaining walls be postponed at least 4 weeks after backfilling of the wall, unless
survey data indicate that settlement is complete prior to that time.
9.4.3.Proprietary Wall Systems
Proprietary wall systems such as Hilfiker Walls or Reinforced Earth Company (RECO) Walls, or specialty
systems such as those provided by Geostabilization International (GSI) may also be suitable for support of
proposed site grades. Wall design for proprietary systems is generally provided by the wall
supplier/contractor. Proprietary wall system design should also be required to include global stability
analyses as part of their design and not defer that portion of design to the project design team.
9.4.4.Soil Nail Walls
On-site subsurface conditions are generally suitable for construction of soil nail walls. A soil nail wall system
will likely need vertical elements as part of structural design. The need for vertical elements or other
measures should be evaluated by the wall designer during design of the shoring system.
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Soil nail wall systems consist of drilling and grouting rows of steel bars or"nails" behind an excavation face
as it is excavated and then covering the face with reinforced shotcrete. Placement of soil nails reinforces
the soils located behind the wall face and creates a surface and connection point for a wall face. Soil nail
wall design should include a global stability analysis for the final graded configuration and not be deferred
to the project team.
9.5. Seismic Design
Parameters provided in Table 4 are based on the conditions encountered during our subsurface exploration
program and the procedure outlined in the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Some jurisdictions are
beginning to adopt the 2018 IBC, which references the 2016 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and
Other Structures(American Society of Civil Engineers[ASCE] 7-16). Per ASCE 7-16 Section 11.4.8,a ground
motion hazard analysis or site-specific response analysis is required to determine the design ground
motions for structures on Site Class D sites with Si greater than or equal to 0.2g.
For this project,the site is classified as Site Class D with an Si value of 0.393g;therefore,the provision of
11.4.8 applies. Alternatively, the parameters listed in Table 5 below may be used to determine the design
ground motions if Exception 2 of Section 11.4.8 of ASCE 7-16 is used. Using this exception, the seismic
response coefficient (Cs) is determined by Equation (Eq.) (12.8-2) for values of T <_ 1.5Ts, and taken as
equal to 1.5 times the value computed in accordance with either Eq. (12.8-3) for IL >_ T > 1.5T5 or Eq.
(12.8-4) for T > TL, where T represents the fundamental period of the structure and Ts=0.763 sec. If
requested, we can complete a site-specific seismic response analysis which might provide somewhat
reduced seismic demands from the parameters in Table 5 and the requirements for using Exception 2 of
Section 11.4.8 in ASCE 7-16. The reduced values will likely not be significant enough to warrant the
additional cost of further evaluation if designing to the 2018 IBC.
We recommend seismic design be performed using the values noted in Table 4 or Table 5 below depending
on the version of the IBC used for design.
TABLE 4. MAPPED 2015 IBC SEISMIC DESIGN PARAMETERS
Parameter Recommended Value'
Site Class D
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at Short Period (Ss) 0.956 g
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at 1 Second Period (Si) 0.42 g
Site Modified Peak Ground Acceleration(PGAM) 0.453 g
Site Amplification Factor at 0.2 second period (Fe) 1.117
Site Amplification Factor at 1.0 second period (Fv) 1.58
Design Spectral Acceleration at 0.2 second period (Sos) 0.712 g
Design Spectral Acceleration at 1.0 second period (Soi) 0.442 g
Note:
=Parameters developed based on Latitude 45.410937° and Longitude-122.792869°using the ATC Hazards online tool.
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TABLE 5. MAPPED 2018 IBC SEISMIC DESIGN PARAMETERS
Parameter Recommended Valuel,2
Site Class D
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at Short Period(Ss) 0.846 g
Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration at 1 Second Period (Si) 0.393 g
Site Modified Peak Ground Acceleration(PGAM) 0.469 g
Site Amplification Factor at 0.2 second period (Fa) 1.161
Site Amplification Factor at 1.0 second period (Fv) 1.907
Design Spectral Acceleration at 0.2 second period (Sos) 0.655 g
Design Spectral Acceleration at 1.0 second period (Sol) 0.500 g
Note:
1 Parameters developed based on Latitude 45.410937°and Longitude-122.792869°using the ATC Hazards online tool.
2 These values are only valid if the structural engineer utilizes Exception 2 of Section 11.4.8(ASCE 7-16).
9.5.1.Liquefaction Potential
Liquefaction is a phenomenon caused by a rapid increase in pore water pressure that reduces the effective
stress between soil particles to near zero. The excessive buildup of pore water pressure results in the
sudden loss of shear strength in a soil. Granular soil, which relies on interparticle friction for strength, is
susceptible to liquefaction until the excess pore pressures can dissipate.Sand boils and flows observed at
the ground surface after an earthquake are the result of excess pore pressures dissipating upwards,
carrying soil particles with the draining water. In general, loose, saturated sand soil with low silt and clay
contents is the most susceptible to liquefaction. Low plasticity, silty sand may be moderately susceptible
to liquefaction under relatively higher levels of ground shaking.
As discussed in Section 3.3.3 of this report, groundwater was not encountered during drilling within the
upper 25 feet bgs at the site and is not anticipated within the upper 100 feet bgs. The site soils below the
groundwater table on site are expected to consist of CRBG and are not prone to liquefaction during the
design level earthquake. Accordingly, lateral spreading or liquefaction induced deformations are not
expected.
10.0 PAVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1. Dynamic Cone Penetrometer(DCP)Testing
We conducted DCP tests in general accordance with ASTM D 6951 to estimate the subgrade resilient
modulus(MR)at each test location as shown in Figure 2.We recorded penetration depth of the cone versus
hammer blow count and terminated testing at depths of approximately 44 inches below the existing ground
surface.
We plotted depth of penetration versus blow count and visually assessed regions where slopes of the data
were relatively constant using equation from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Pavement
Design Guide to estimate the moduli using a conversion coefficient, Cr= 0.35.Table 6 lists our estimate of
the subgrade resilient modulus at each test location based on data obtained in the upper 18 inches below
the upper topsoil. Field data are summarized in Figures A-13 and A-14.
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TABLE 6.ESTIMATED SUBGRADE RESILIENT MODULI BASED ON DCP TESTING
Boring Number Estimated Resilient Modulus
(psi)
DCP-1 5,600
DCP-2 7,600
10.2. Drainage
Long-term performance of pavements is influenced significantly by drainage conditions beneath the
pavement section. Positive drainage can be accomplished by crowning the subgrade with a minimum
2 percent cross slope and establishing grades to promote drainage.
10.3. Asphalt Concrete(AC) Pavement Sections
Pavement subgrades should be prepared in accordance with Section 6.0 of this report. Our pavement
recommendations assume that traffic at the site will consist of occasional truck traffic and passenger cars.
We do not have specific information on the frequency and type of vehicles that will use the area; however,
we have based our design analysis on traffic consisting of two heavy trucks per day to account for delivery-
and service-type vehicles and passenger car traffic for the heavy-duty pavement sections, and passenger
car traffic only for the light-duty pavement sections.
Our pavement recommendations are based on the following assumptions:
■ The on-site soil subgrade below proposed fill placed to raise site grades or below aggregate base
sections has been prepared as described in Section 6.1 of this report, and observations indicate that
subgrade is in a firm and unyielding condition.
■ A resilient modulus of 20,000 psi was estimated for base rock prepared and compacted as
recommended.
a A resilient modulus of 5,600 psi was estimated for firm in-place soils or structural fill placed on firm
native soils for the proposed parking lot.
a Initial and terminal serviceability indices of 4.2 and 2.5, respectively.
• Reliability and standard deviations of 85 percent and 0.45, respectively.
a Structural coefficients of 0.41 and 0.10 for the asphalt and base rock, respectively.
■ A 20-year design life.
If any of the noted assumptions vary from project design use, our office should be contacted with the
appropriate information so that the pavement designs can be revised or confirmed adequate. The
recommended minimum pavement sections are provided in Table 7 below.
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TABLE 7. RECOMMENDED AC PAVEMENT SECTIONS
Minimum Asphalt Minimum Aggregate
Section Thickness Base Thickness
(inches) (inches)
Light Duty 3 6
(general automobile parking areas)
Heavy Duty
(drive aisles and heavy delivery areas)
3.5 8
The aggregate base course should conform to Section 6.7.4 of this report and be compacted to at least
95 percent of the maximum dry density (MDD) determined in accordance with AASHTO T-180/ASTM Test
Method D 1557.
The AC pavement should conform to Section 00745 of the most current edition of the ODOT Standard
Specifications for Highway Construction. The Job Mix Formula should meet the requirements for a 1/2-inch
Dense Graded Level 2 Mix. The AC should be PG 64-22 grade meeting the ODOT Standard Specifications
for Asphalt Materials. AC pavement should be compacted to 91.0 percent at Maximum Theoretical Unit
Weight(Rice Gravity) of AASHTO T-209.
The recommended pavement sections assume that final improvements surrounding the pavement will be
designed and constructed such that stormwater or excess irrigation water from landscape areas does not
infiltrate below the pavement section into the crushed base.
10.4. Pervious Pavement Sections
Pervious pavements are typically incorporated into development projects in order to capture stormwater
from developed (impervious) areas developed by paving or structures and allowing it to seep into the
ground.The pavement structure includes a layer of porous asphalt over open-graded base rock over open-
graded subbase over native subgrade. The open-graded base rock and subbase provide stormwater
storage for given design level events and must support design traffic levels as well. Based on our
discussions with the project team, pervious pavements are being considered for sidewalks adjacent to
OR 99W. Pavement subgrades should be prepared in accordance with Section 6.0 of this report. Our
pavement recommendations assume that traffic on pervious pavements will consist solely of pedestrian
traffic.
General infiltration of a porous pavement section will be limited by the lower infiltration capacity of silt soils
on site. Proposed porous asphalt pavement section is provided in Table 8 below.
TABLE 8. PERMEABLE ASPHALT PAVEMENT SECTIONS
Porous Asphalt Open Graded Base Open-Graded Subbase
Rock(Choker Rock)
Pavement Thickness Thickness Thickness
(inches) (inches)
(inches)
Sidewalks
(Pedestrian traffic only)
2.5 3.0 5.0
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The porous AC pavement should conform to Section 00743 of the most current edition of the ODOT
Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. The minimum thickness provided above are based on
structural calculations; the civil engineer should evaluate the minimum thicknesses for storage capacity.
We recommend a geotextile fabric be placed as a barrier between the prepared subgrade and the imported
base rock section to minimize migration of fines and provide additional support to the overlying pavement
structure. We recommend that the drainage type geotextile under permeable pavements meet criteria in
Table 02320-1 for "Drainage Geotextile, Type 2," of the ODOT Standard Specifications for Highway
Construction.
10.5. Pervious Pavement Construction Considerations
The long-term performance of pervious pavements is reliant upon proper design, installation and long-term
maintenance. As a result, we recommend that the contractor supplying and installing the pervious
pavement has at least three years successful experience installing pervious pavements. In addition,at least
one test panel should be constructed and reviewed prior to installation of the entire area of pervious
pavements, or a project site should be visited where successful installation and performance of a project
constructed by the supplier can be observed by the project team.
Subgrade beneath pervious pavements is typically graded to be relatively flat(less than 3 percent slope)to
prevent uneven ponding of water within the storage aggregate.Subgrade beneath the pervious pavement
section should be sloped sufficiently to drain away from standard AC sections or otherwise routed to
suitable drainage, so as not to allow infiltrating water to migrate into the standard AC section base rock
that might compromise performance.
During preparation,subgrade should be cut from the edges, not trafficked by heavy machinery,and remain
in an uncompacted state. Irrespective,the subgrade may be proof-rolled with a fully loaded dump truck or
water truck to identify soft or pumping areas. Soft areas, or areas that are excessively compacted by
construction equipment,should be removed and replaced by additional storage aggregate.
Landscaping areas that are adjacent to pervious pavements should be designed to prevent run-off from
washing over the pavements, otherwise sediment can clog the pervious materials. During and after
construction, stockpiles of landscaping materials (i.e., topsoil, bark dust, etc.) and construction materials
(i.e., sand, gravel, etc.)should not be placed on the pervious pavements. Extreme care should be taken to
prevent trafficking of muddy construction equipment over pervious pavements.
Regular maintenance of porous pavements should consist of periodic cleaning by vacuuming and flushing
with high volume water at low pressures. We note that sweeping is not an effective method for cleaning of
pervious pavements. In fact, available information indicates that sweeping may decrease the permeability
of pervious pavements by clogging pores. In addition,blowing sands commonly occurring in the project area
should be regularly washed off of pervious pavements to maintain intended performance.
11.0 LIMITATIONS
We have prepared this report for the exclusive use of J.T.Smith Companies,3J and their authorized agents
and/or regulatory agencies for the proposed Pacific Ridge Apartment Development located on SW Pacific
Highway(OR 99W) in Tigard, Oregon.
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This report is not intended for use by others,and the information contained herein is not applicable to other
sites. No other party may rely on the product of our services unless we agree in advance and in writing to
such reliance.
Within the limitations of scope,schedule,and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with
generally accepted practices in the area at the time this report was prepared. No warranty or other
conditions, express or implied, should be understood.
Please refer to Appendix C titled "Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use" for additional information
pertaining to use of this report.
12.0 REFERENCES
Burns, W.J., I.P. Madin and K.A. Mickelson. 2011. Landslide inventory maps of the Beaverton quadrangle,
Washington County, Oregon: Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Interpretive
Map Series IMS-34, 5 plates, 1:8,000 scale.
Burns, W.J., K.A. Mickelson and I.P. Madin. 2016. Landslide susceptibility overview map of Oregon: Oregon
Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Open-File Report 0-16-02, 48 p. 1 pl., 1:750,000
scale.
International Code Council. 2014. 2014 Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
International Code Council. 2015. 2015 International Building Code.
International Code Council. 2018. 2018 International Building Code.
Madin, I.P. 1990. Earthquake Hazard Geology Maps of the Portland Metropolitan Area, Oregon: DOGAMI
Open File Report 0-90-2, 14 pages, 8 plates, 1:24,000 scale.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Technical Manual Section V: Chapter 2,
Excavations: Hazard Recognition in Trenching and Shoring:
htto://www.osha.gov/dts/ostajotm/otm v/otm v 2.html.
Snyder, D.T., 2008, Estimated Depth to Ground Water and Configuration of the Water Table in the Portland,
Oregon Area: U.S. Geological Survey, Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5059, 52p. 3 plates.
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APPENDIX A
Field Explorations and Laboratory Testing
APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATIONS AND LABORATORY TESTING
Field Explorations
Soil and groundwater conditions at the site were explored on October 8 and 9, 2019 by completing seven
test pits (TP-1 to TP-7) and four borings (B-1 to B-4), three infiltration tests (IT-1 to IT-3) and two dynamic
cone penetrometer tests(DCP-1 and DCP-2) at the approximate locations shown in the Site Plan, Figure 2.
The test pits were excavated using a tracked excavator, and the borings were advanced using a track-
mounted drill rig; both pieces of equipment were owned and operated by Western States Drilling, Inc.
The excavation and drilling were continuously monitored by an engineer or engineering geologist from our
office who maintained detailed logs of subsurface explorations,visually classified the soil encountered and
obtained representative soil samples from the borings. Representative samples from the test pits were
collected from the sidewalls at depths above 4 feet bgs, and from the excavation spoil for deeper depths.
Representative soil samples were obtained from each boring at approximate 21 -to 5-foot-depth intervals
using either: (1)a 1-inch, inside-diameter,standard split spoon sampler; or(2)a 2.4-inch, inside-diameter,
split-barrel ring sampler(Dames&Moore[D&M]).The samplers were driven into the soil using a 140-pound
hammer, free-falling 30 inches on each blow. The number of blows required to drive the sampler each of
three, 6-inch increments of penetration were recorded in the field. The sum of the blow counts for the last
two, 6-inch increments of penetration is reported on the boring logs as the ASTM International (ASTM)Test
Method D 1556 Standard Penetration Test (SPT) N-value. The approximate N-values for D&M samples
were converted to SPT N-values using the Lacroix-Horn Conversion [N(SPT) =
(2*N1*W1*H1)/(175*D1*D1*L1), where N1 is the non-standard blowcount,W1 is the hammer weight in
pounds (140), H1 is the hammer drop height in inches (30), D1 is the non-standard sampler outside
diameter in inches(3.23), and L1 is the length of penetration in inches (12)].
Recovered soil samples were visually classified in the field in general accordance with ASTM D 2488 and
the classification chart listed in Key to Exploration Logs, Figure A-1. Logs of the borings are presented in
Figures A-2 through A-5 and logs of the test pits are presented in Figures A-6 through A-12. The logs are
based on interpretation of the field and laboratory data and indicate the depth at which subsurface
materials or their characteristics change, although these changes might actually be gradual.
Laboratory Testing
Soil samples obtained from the explorations were visually classified in the field and in our laboratory using
the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)and ASTM classification methods.ASTM Test Method D 2488
was used to visually classify the soil samples, while ASTM D 2487 was used to classify the soils based on
laboratory tests results. Moisture content tests were performed on selected samples in general accordance
with ASTM D 2216, moisture-density tests in general accordance with ASTM D 7263 and fines content tests
in general accordance with ASTM D 1140. Two Atterberg limits test were performed in accordance with
ASTM D 4318. Results of the laboratory testing are presented in the appropriate exploration logs at the
respective sample depths and the Atterberg limits results in Figure A-15 in this appendix.
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART ADDITIONAL MATERIAL SYMBOLS
MAJOR DIVISIONS SYMBOLS TYPICAL SYMBOLS I TYPICAL •
GRAPH LETTER DESCRIPTIONS GRAPH LETTER DESCRIPTIONS
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CLEAN GRAVELS 0 5O ° GW SAND MIIXXTUREBRAVELS,GRAVEL- AC Asphalt Concrete
GRAVEL ) r\
AND 0 0 0
GRAVELLY (LITTLE OR NO FINES) o o c GP POORLY-GRADED GRAVELS, 1\/\//\, CC
SOILS o o GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES '/\/\//\ Cement Concrete
COARSE GRAVELS WITH c a GM SILTY GRAVELS,GRAVEL-SAND
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GRAINED MORE THAN 50% FINES SILT MIXTURES Crushed Rock/
SOILS OF COARSE CR Quarry Spalls
FRACTION RETAINED
ON NO.4 SIEVE (APPRECIABLE AMOUNT C GC warms,GRAVEL SAND
OF FINES) „/ CLAY MIXTURES J f, J I, J
8 a \„ (, SOD Sod/Forest Duff
SW SANDS RADED SANDS,GRAVELLY
CLEAN SANDS
MORE THAN 50% SAND
RETAINED ON (LITTLE OR NO FINES) TS Topsoil
Na200SIEVE AND SANDY SP SANDLY GRADED SANDS,GRAVELLY
SOILS
MORE THAN 50% SANDS WITH SM SILTY SANDS,SAND-SILT MIXTURES
OF COARSE FINES Groundwater Contact
FRACTION PASSING
ON NO.4 SIEVE
(APPR E AMOUNT /� SC MXTURE$NDS,SAND-CLAY - Measured groundwater level in exploration,
OF FIN
OF FINES)
l well,or piezometer
INORGANIC SILTS,ROCK FLOUR,
ML P ETIYCSILTS WITH SLIGHT ITY 7 Measured free product in well or piezometer
INORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW TO
SILTS AND / MEDIUM PLASTICITY,GRAVELLY
CLAYS LIQUID LIMIT /! CL CLAYS,SANDY CLAYS,SILTY CLAYS, Graphic Log Contact
FINE LESS THAN 50 !/ LEAN CLAYS
GRAINED
SOILS ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC SILTY Distinct contact between soil strata
OL CLAYS OF LOW PLASTICITY
I / Approximate contact between soil strata
MORE THAN 50% I
PASSING MH NORGANIC SILTS,MICACEOUS OR DIATOMACEOUS SILTY SOILS
NO.200 SIEVE Material Description Contact
SILTS AND LIQUID LIMIT GREATER CH INORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH Contact between geologic units
CLAYS THAN 50 PLA/d
STICITY
_ Contact between soil of the same geologic
ORGANIC CLAYS AND SILTS OF unit
OH MEDIUM TO HIGH PLASTICITY
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS , """N` PT PEAT,HUMUS,SWAMP SOILS WITH Laboratory Field Tests
HIGH ORGANIC CONTENTS Laboratory
fines
NOTE: Multiple symbols are used to indicate borderline or`dual soil classifications %F Percent gravel
Percent g gravel
AL Atterberg limits
Sampler Symbol Descriptions CA Chemical analysis
CP Laboratory compaction test
II (I 2.4-inch I.D.split barrel CS Consolidation test
M DD Dry density
W Standard Penetration Test(SPT) DS Direct shear
HA Hydrometer analysis
III Shelby tube MC Moisture content
I Piston MD Moisture content and dry density
Mohs Mohs hardness scale
Direct-Push OC Organic content
PM Permeability or hydraulic conductivity
III Bulk or grab PI Plasticity index
PL Point lead test
Continuous Coring PP Pocket penetrometer
SA Sieve analysis
TX Triaxial compression
Blowcount is recorded for driven samplers as the number of UC Unconfined compression
blows required to advance sampler 12 inches(or distance noted). VS Vane shear
See exploration log for hammer weight and drop.
Sheen Classification
"P"indicates sampler pushed using the weight of the drill rig.
NS No Visible Sheen
"WOH"indicates sampler pushed using the weight of the SS Slight Sheen
hammer. MS Moderate Sheen
HS Heavy Sheen
NOTE:The reader must refer to the discussion in the report text and the logs of explorations for a proper understanding of subsurface conditions.
Descriptions on the logs apply only at the specific exploration locations and at the time the explorations were made;they are not warranted to be
representative of subsurface conditions at other locations or times.
Keyr
to Exploration Logs
GEOENGINEERS Figure A-1
IT,...,A7 Mf14 n
Start End Total Logged By JLL Drilling
Drilled 10/9/2019 10/9/2019 Depth(ft) 26.5 Checked By TNG Driller Western States Method Mud Rotary
Surface Elevation(ft) Hammer Autohammer Drilling
Geoprobe 7822DT Track
Vertical Datum Undetermined Data g p
140(Ibs)/30(in)Drop Equipment
Easting(X) 516236.88 System
Northing(Y) 50285555.57 Datum WGS84(feet) Groundwater not observed at time of exploration
Notes: D&M N-Values reduced using LaCroix-Horn conversion to approximate SPT N-Values
HELD DATA
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0
ML Dark brown silt with duff and organic material to
-
_ organic silt,roots to 10 to 12 inches,occasional _
roots to 2 feet(soft,moist)(topsoil)
- ML - Yellow-brown silt,trace fine sand,massive(medium -
$ 1 stiff to stiff,moist)(fine-grained flood deposits)x 12
5 72 11
MO Becomes stiff 25 DD=86 pcf
_` / 10 6 3
-
/�/\ Becomes medium stiff
10 — —
12 4 r b Becomes soft to medium stiff 32 DD=89 pcf
3 - -
0
0
15 X 16 3 5 Becomes soft
z
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7
20 %F DD=102 pcf
c 13 6 22 65
- MD % CL _ Yellow-brown gray and gray-brown gravelly clay,
, / angular weathered basalt gravels in yellow-brown
N
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/ clay matrix(stiff,moist)(decomposed Columbia _
N /
River basalt)
N
2
S 25
z \/ 24 7 Becomes gray-brown with occasional black and red
13
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very stiff
0
0
0
0
0
m
v
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0
Log of Boring B-1
Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
G EO E N G I N E S RS Project Location: Tigard,Oregon
Figure A-2
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Start Total 25 25 Logged By JLL Driller Western States Drilling Mud Rotary
Drilled 10/9/2019 10/9/2019 Depth(ft) Checked By TNG Method
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Hammer Autohammer Drilling Geoprobe 7822DT Track
Vertical Datum
J .
Data 140(Ibs)/30(in)Drop Equipment
Easting(X) 576248.14 System WGS84(feet) Groundwater not observed at time of exploration
Northing(Y) 5028600.55 Datum
Notes: D&M N-Values reduced using LaCroix-Horn conversion to approximate SPT N-Values
` FIELD DATA
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0 ML Dark brown organic silt to silt with organic matter,
_ roots and duff(soft,moist)(topsoil) _
ML _ Brown with light gray mottling silt,trace sand,massive _
(very stiff,moist)(fine-grained flood deposits)
1 / 12 16 1 21
X MC
5 \ 14 15 2
+V/y� Becomes yellow-brown,stiff
X
12 19 3 _
1
Becomes very stiff
10 X 14 11 4 Becomes brown,occasional subrounded fine
H _ gravel-sized rock fragments,stiff _
ML Gray with brown mottling,occasional black streaking
_ silt with fine to medium sand,strong relict volcanic _
0 rock texture(very stiff,moist)(decomposed
Columbia River basalt) _
15
iV/y\
/X16 26 5 -
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6 U
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20 _ixi 65/11" 6 "ML/GM Gray to brown and black sandy silt with gravel-sized
weathered to decomposed basalt fragments to
-- silty gravel and angular basalt gravel in sandy silt
matrix(hard and very dense,moist)
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Log of Boring B•2
Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
�a E®ENGINEER 5 Project Location: Tigard,Oregon Figure A-3
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Start E0d Total Logged By JLL Drilling
Drilled 10/9/2019 10/9/2019 Depth(ft) 17.25 Checked By TNG Driller Western States Method Mud Rotary
Surface Elevation(ft) Hammer Autohammer Drilling
Geoprobe 7822DTTrack
Vertical Datum Undetermined Data g p
140(Ibs)/30(in)Drop Equipment
Fasting(X) 516242.93Syst
Northing(Y) 5028673.67 uat m WGS84(feet) Groundwater not observed at time of exploration
Notes: D&M N-Values reduced using LaCroix-Horn conversion to approximate SPT N-Values
FIELD DATANI
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CD °' ° z i co DESCRIPTION REMARKS
(0 r > O 0 U C .0 O.!— 5 C C
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ML Dark brown sift with organic material,roots and duff
- _ (soft,moist)(topsoil) _
_ ML - Light brown silt,occasional gray discoloration,trace _
fine sand and occasional roots(medium stiff,
J 14 13 3 _ moist)(fine-grained flood deposits) _ i7 LL=36;PL=24;PI=12
X
AL
5 ` / 10 11 2 ——
ABecomes stiff
_I 14 22 3 - - 20 DD=92 pcf
MD
Becomes brown,trace to occasional fine gravel sized
_ rock fragments,very stiff _
10 x — —
16 18 4 - Becomes dark brown,occasional fine to medium sand
Gc Black and brown clayey gravel,angular basalt
fragments in brown clay matrix(very dense,moist) _
(decomposed Columbia River basalt)
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0
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0
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Log of Boring B-3
Fl Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
: G EO E N G I N E E R Sii7 Project Location: Tigard,Oregon
o Project Number: 6748-003-00 Figure 4
Sheet 1 off 1
.
End Toil 25.5 Logged By JLL Driller Western States Drilling Mud Rotary
Drilled 10/9/2019 10/9/2019 Depth(ft) Checked By TNG Method
Surface Elevation(ft) Hammer Autohammer Drilling Geoprobe 7822DTTrack l
Vertical Datum Undetermined Data 140(lbs)/30(in)Drop Equipment
Easting(X) 516198.91 System WGS84(feet) Groundwater not observed at time of exploration
Northing(Y) 5028681.51 Datum
Notes: D&M N-Values reduced using LaCroix-Horn conversion to approximate SPT N-Values
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_ moist)(topsoil)
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- - sand,massive(stiff,moist)(fine-grained flood -
I14 11 D deposits) 25 DD=85 pcf
5 \ / 16 10 2
X Becomes yellow brown
16 10 3 26 OD=92 pcf
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Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
G EO E N G I N E E RS r Project Location: Tigard,Oregon Figure A 5
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Date 10/9/2019 Total 8 Logged By NPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Excavated Depth(ft) Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Excavator Caving not observed
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516172.9 Coordinate System
Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028581.8 Horizontal Datum WGS84(f )
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( 3— _ (fine-grained flood deposits) -
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PP=2.5 tsf at 3 feet
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Notes:See Figure A-1 for explanation of symbols.
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Log of Test Pit TP-1
i Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
Project Location: Tigard,Oregon
GEOENGINEERS Figure A6
' Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Date Total Logged By NPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Excavated 10/9/2019 Depth(ft) 8 Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Excavator Caving not observed •
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516214.74 Coordinate System WGS84(feet)
Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028575.12 Horizontal Datum
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2
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moist)(fine-grained flood deposits) _ PP=2.0 to 2.5 tsf at 21/2 feet
3-
4--II 52 PP=3 to4tsf at 4feet
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Log of Test Pit TP-2
,,r� Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
G EO E N G I N E E R S f Project Location: Tigard,Oregon Figure A-7
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1of 1
EDate xcavated 10/9/2019 TotalDept (ft) 10.5 Logged By NPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Excavator Caving not observed
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516224.08 Coordinate System WGS84 feet Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028631.85 Horizontal Datum ( )
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—
2 I I S1 PP=0.5to1.0tsfat1'/zfeet
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deposits) PP=3 tsf at 3 feet
4—
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5-1-1
5-2
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coo Coordinates Data Source:Horizontal approximated based on Google Earth.Vertical approximated based on Google Earth.
Log of Test Pit TP-3
Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
GEO E N G I N E E RS Project Location: Tigard,Oregon
Figure A-8
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Date al Lotogged By NPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Excavated 10/9/2019 TDeepth(ft) 9•5 Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Excavator Caving not observed 1
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516214.58 Coordinate System WGS84(feet)
Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028663.93 Horizontal Datum
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f— (topsoil) -
s-1 Mt _ Light brown silt with occasional sand(stiff,moist)(fine-grained flood _ PP=0 to 0.5 tsf at 11feet
2 deposits)
PP=3.5tsfat21feet
3—
4--n 9 PP=4.5tsfat4feet
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5-
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8 Coordinates Data Source:Horizontal approximated based on Google Earth.Vertical approximated based on Google Earth.
a
Log of Test Pit TP-4
a, Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
GProject Location: Tigard,Oregon
EOENGINEERS Figure A-9
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Date 10/8/2019 Total 7 5 Logged By JLL/NPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Excavated Depth(ft) Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Caving not observed
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516208.87 Coordinate System
Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028565.29 Horizontal Datum WGS84(feet)
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O �. to N tjp U U
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ML Dark brown silt,tree roots to 6 to 8 inches,occasional duff,organic
— _ material(soft,moist)(topsoil)
p— j MLCL Grades to yellow-brown silt to lean clay(medium stiff,moist) _
(fine-grained flood deposits)
s—
a—
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5—
6 S-1 IT-1 performed at 6 feet bgs;see report text for details
LL,O
O
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0
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i Notes:See Figure A-1 for explanation of symbols.
The depths on the test pit logs are based on an average of measurements across the test pit and should be considered accurate to 1/2 foot.
o Coordinates Data Source:Horizontal approximated based on Google Earth.Vertical approximated based on Google Earth.
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Log of Test Pit TP-5
Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
Project Location: Tigard,Oregon
GEO NGINEERS,>,E r FigureA10
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Logged By JLL/JPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Excavated 10/8/2019Date pth(ft) 11 Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Excavator Caving not observed
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516188.85 Coordinate System WGS84(feet)
Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028576.77 Horizontal Datum
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Mr Dark brown silt,low plasticity,fine roots to 6 to 8 inches,organic
_ __ material,duff(soft,moist)(topsoil)
1 % MT CT Grades to yellow-brown silt to lean clay(medium stiff,moist)
2— _ (fine-grained flood deposits) -
3-
5—
IT-2 performed at 51/2 feet bgs;see report text for
6— 5-1 details
7— j
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10—
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9 The depths on the test pit logs are based on an average of measurements across the test pit and should be considered accurate to 1/2 foot.
m Coordinates Data Source:Horizontal approximated based on Google Earth.Vertical approximated based on Google Earth.
Log of Test Pit TP-6
72, Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
G EO E N G I N E E R S rProject Location: Tigard,Oregon Figure A-11
a Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
•
, Date Total Logged By JLL/JPVW Excavator Western States Groundwater not observed
Excavated 10/8/2019 Depth(ft) 10.5
Checked By TNG Equipment Youmen PC40 Excavator Caving not observed
Surface Elevation(ft) Undetermined Easting(X) 516172.29 Coordinate System WGS84(feet)
Vertical Datum Northing(Y) 5028603.47 Horizontal Datum
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1— —— moist)(topsoil)
ML-CL Yellow-brown silt to lean clay(medium stiff,moist)(fine-grained flood
2— _ deposits) -
3— -
4—
5 —
6—
/
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8
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The depths on the test pit logs are based on an average of measurements across the test pit and should be considered accurate to l foot.
Coordinates Data Source:Horizontal approximated based on Google Earth.Vertical approximated based on Google Earth.
Log of Test Pit TP-7
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Project: Pacific Ridge Apartments
GEO E N G I N E E R S Project Location: Tigard,Oregon
Figure A-12
Project Number: 6748-003-00 Sheet 1 of 1
Soil Texture
wn silt with organic matter(roots)(topsoil)
an clay with trace fine sand 50
40
30
Depth below ground Cumulative Cummulative Penetration per Penetration Hammer blow 20
3tive blows surface penetration Penetration blow set per blow factor DCP Index DCP Index CBR Mu CBR=
1 for 8-kg 2 for of
15 1
8 (in) (mm) (in) (in) (in) 4.6-kg hammer in/blow mm/blow % psi CC-
OD 10
2 9.2 30,0 1.2 1.2 0.59 2 1.18 30.00 6 4554 _
4 8.5 62.5 2.5 1.3 0.64 2 1.28 32.50 6 4414 t
7 9.9 100.0 3.9 1.5 0.49 2 0.98 25.00 8 4890
10 11.1 130.0 5.1 1.2 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334 5
13 12.3 160.0 6.3 1.2 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334 4
16 13.9 200.0 7.9 1.6 0.52 2 1.05 26.67 7 4768 3
19 14.7 220.0 8.7 0.8 0.26 2 0.52 13.33 16 6248
24 16.2 260.0 10.2 1.6 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819 2
29 17.8 300.0 11.8 1.6 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819
34 19.6 345.0 13.6 1.8 0.35 2 0.71 18.00 11 5558
39 21.2 385.0 15.2 1.6 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819
44 22.9 430.0 16.9 1.8 0.35 2 0.71 18.00 11 5558 1
49 24.9 480.0 18.9 2.0 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 31
54 26.5 520.0 20.5 1.6 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819 DCP INDEX,mm/blow
59 28.0 560.0 22.0 1.6 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819
69 32.4 670.0 26.4 4.3 0.43 2 0.87 22.00 9 5140 (after Webster et al.,1992)
74 34.0 710.0 28.0 1.6 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819 Webster,S.L.,Grau,R.H.,and Williams,T.P.(1992).Description and application of c
79 36.7 780.0 30.7 2.8 0.55 2 1.10 28.00 7 4678 penetrometer.Department of the Army Waterways Equipment Station,No.GL-92-3.
84 39.5 850.0 33.5 2.8 0.55 2 1.10 28.00 7 4678
89 42.2 920.0 36.2 2.8 0 55 2 1.10 28.00 7 4678 Cumulative Blows
94 44.6 980.0 38.6 2.4 0.47 2 0.94 24.00 8 4968 0 50
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Depth below ground Cumulative Cummulative Penetration per Penetration Hammer blow 20
3tive blows surface penetration Penetration blow set per blow factor DCP Index DCP Index CBR M, CBR=
1 for 8-kg 2 for o 15
# (in) (mm) (in) (in) (in) 4.6-kg hammer in/blow mm/blow % psi if
1 9.2 30.0 1.2 1.2 1.18 2 2.36 60.00 3 3475 m 10 -
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3 8.8 70.0 2.8 1.6 0.79 2 1.57 40.00 5 4071
6 9.9 100.0 3.9 1.2 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334 -
9 11.1 130.0 5.1 1.2 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334 5 - -
12 12.3 160.0 6.3 1.2 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334 4 -
15 12.9 175.0 6.9 0.6 0.20 2 0.39 10.00 22 6990 3
18 14.1 205.0 8.1 1.2 0.39 2 0.79 20.00 10 5334
23 15.1 230.0 9.1 1.0 0.20 2 0.39 10.00 22 6990 2
28 15.8 250.0 9.8 0.8 0.16 2 0.31 8.00 28 7625
33 16.4 265.0 10.4 0.6 0.12 2 0.24 6.00 39 8531
38 17.0 280.0 11.0 0.6 0.12 2 0.24 6.00 39 8531
43 17.4 290.0 11.4 0.4 0.08 2 0.16 4.00 62 9992 1
53 18.2 310.0 12.2 0.8 0.08 2 0.16 4.00 62 9992 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 3
63 19.8 350.0 13.8 1.6 0.16 2 0.31 8.00 28 7625 DCP INDEX,mm/blow
73 21.0 380.0 15.0 1,2 0.12 2 0.24 6.00 39 8531
83 22.9 430.0 16.9 2.0 0.20 2 0.39 10.00 22 6990 (after Webster et al.,1992)
93 24.9 480.0 18.9 2.0 0.20 2 0.39 10.00 22 6990 Webster,S.L.,Grau,R.H.,and Williams,T.P.(1992).Description and application of t
103 28.0 560.0 22.0 3.1 0.31 2 0.63 16.00 13 5819 penetrometer.Department of the Army Waterways Equipment Station,No.GL-92-3.
113 29.4 595.0 23.4 1.4 0.14 2 0.28 7.00 33 8033
123 30.4 620.0 24.4 1.0 0.10 2 0.20 5.00 48 9159
133 32.0 660.0 26.0 1.6 0.16 2 0.31 8.00 28 7625 Cumulative Blows
0 50 100 150
143 33.0 685.0 27.0 1.0 0.10 2 0.20 5.00 48 9159 0 __-._ _ .___
153 33.8 705.0 27.8 0.8 0.08 2 0.16 4.00 62 9992
163 35.3 745.0 29.3 1.6 0.16 2 0.31 8.00 28 7625
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Slope Stability Analysis
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APPENDIX C
Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use
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APPENDIX C
REPORT LIMITATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR USE1
This appendix provides information to help you manage your risks with respect to the use of this report.
Read These Provisions Closely
It is important to recognize that the geoscience practices (geotechnical engineering, geology and
environmental science) rely on professional judgment and opinion to a greater extent than other
engineering and natural science disciplines,where more precise and/or readily observable data may exist.
To help clients better understand how this difference pertains to our services, GeoEngineers includes the
following explanatory"limitations" provisions in its reports. Please confer with GeoEngineers if you need to
know more about how these "Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use" apply to your project or site.
Geotechnical Services Are Performed for Specific Purposes, Persons and Projects
This report has been prepared for J.T. Smith Companies, 3J for the Project specifically identified in the
report.The information contained herein is not applicable to other sites or projects.
GeoEngineers structures its services to meet the specific needs of its clients. No party other than the party
to whom this report is addressed may rely on the product of our services unless we agree to such reliance
in advance and in writing. Within the limitations of the agreed scope of services for the Project, and its
schedule and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with our Agreement with J.T. Smith
Companies dated June 28, 2019 (authorized July 2, 2019)and generally accepted geotechnical practices
in this area at the time this report was prepared. We do not authorize, and will not be responsible for,the
use of this report for any purposes or projects other than those identified in the report.
A Geotechnical Engineering or Geologic Report is Based on a Unique Set of Project-Specific
Factors
This report has been prepared for the Pacific Ridge Apartment Development Project located east of SW
Pacific Highway(OR 99W) in Tigard,Oregon.GeoEngineers considered a number of unique, project-specific
factors when establishing the scope of services for this project and report.Unless GeoEngineers specifically
indicates otherwise, it is important not to rely on this report if it was:
a not prepared for you,
a not prepared for your project,
a not prepared for the specific site explored, or
a completed before important project changes were made.
For example, changes that can affect the applicability of this report include those that affect:
■ the function of the proposed structure;
a elevation, configuration, location, orientation or weight of the proposed structure;
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If changes occur after the date of this report, GeoEngineers cannot be responsible for any consequences
of such changes in relation to this report unless we have been given the opportunity to review our
interpretations and recommendations. Based on that review, we can provide written modifications or
confirmation,as appropriate.
Environmental Concerns Are Not Covered
Unless environmental services were specifically included in our scope of services, this report does not
provide any environmental findings, conclusions, or recommendations, including but not limited to, the
likelihood of encountering underground storage tanks or regulated contaminants.
Subsurface Conditions Can Change
This geotechnical or geologic report is based on conditions that existed at the time the study was performed.
The findings and conclusions of this report may be affected by the passage of time, by man-made events
such as construction on or adjacent to the site, new information or technology that becomes available
subsequent to the report date, or by natural events such as floods, earthquakes, slope instability or
groundwater fluctuations. If more than a few months have passed since issuance of our report or work
product,or if any of the described events may have occurred, please contact GeoEngineers before applying
this report for its intended purpose so that we may evaluate whether changed conditions affect the
continued reliability or applicability of our conclusions and recommendations.
Geotechnical and Geologic Findings Are Professional Opinions
Our interpretations of subsurface conditions are based on field observations from widely spaced sampling
locations at the site.Site exploration identifies the specific subsurface conditions only at those points where
subsurface tests are conducted or samples are taken. GeoEngineers reviewed field and laboratory data
and then applied its professional judgment to render an informed opinion about subsurface conditions at
other locations. Actual subsurface conditions may differ, sometimes significantly, from the opinions
presented in this report. Our report, conclusions and interpretations are not a warranty of the actual
subsurface conditions.
Geotechnical Engineering Report Recommendations Are Not Final
We have developed the following recommendations based on data gathered from subsurface
investigation(s). These investigations sample just a small percentage of a site to create a snapshot of the
subsurface conditions elsewhere on the site. Such sampling on its own cannot provide a complete and
accurate view of subsurface conditions for the entire site.Therefore,the recommendations included in this
report are preliminary and should not be considered final. GeoEngineers' recommendations can be
finalized only by observing actual subsurface conditions revealed during construction. GeoEngineers
cannot assume responsibility or liability for the recommendations in this report if we do not perform
construction observation.
We recommend that you allow sufficient monitoring, testing and consultation during construction by
GeoEngineers to confirm that the conditions encountered are consistent with those indicated by the
explorations, to provide recommendations for design changes if the conditions revealed during the work
differ from those anticipated, and to evaluate whether earthwork activities are completed in accordance
with our recommendations. Retaining GeoEngineers for construction observation for this project is the most
effective means of managing the risks associated with unanticipated conditions. If another party performs
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field observation and confirms our expectations, the other party must take full responsibility for both the
observations and recommendations. Please note, however, that another party would lack our project-
specific knowledge and resources.
A Geotechnical Engineering or Geologic Report Could Be Subject to Misinterpretation
Misinterpretation of this report by members of the design team or by contractors can result in costly
problems. GeoEngineers can help reduce the risks of misinterpretation by conferring with appropriate
members of the design team after submitting the report, reviewing pertinent elements of the design team's
plans and specifications, participating in pre-bid and preconstruction conferences, and providing
construction observation.
Do Not Redraw the Exploration Logs
Geotechnical engineers and geologists prepare final boring and testing logs based upon their interpretation
of field logs and laboratory data.The logs included in a geotechnical engineering or geologic report should
never be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings. Photographic or electronic
reproduction is acceptable, but separating logs from the report can create a risk of misinterpretation.
Give Contractors a Complete Report and Guidance
To help reduce the risk of problems associated with unanticipated subsurface conditions, GeoEngineers
recommends giving contractors the complete geotechnical engineering or geologic report, including these
"Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use."When providing the report,you should preface it with a clearly
written letter of transmittal that:
is advises contractors that the report was not prepared for purposes of bid development and that its
accuracy is limited; and
■ encourages contractors to confer with GeoEngineers and/or to conduct additional study to obtain the
specific types of information they need or prefer.
Contractors Are Responsible for Site Safety on Their Own Construction Projects
Our geotechnical recommendations are not intended to direct the contractor's procedures, methods,
schedule or management of the work site. The contractor is solely responsible for job site safety and for
managing construction operations to minimize risks to on-site personnel and adjacent properties.
Biological Pollutants
GeoEngineers' Scope of Work specifically excludes the investigation, detection, prevention or assessment
of the presence of Biological Pollutants. Accordingly, this report does not include any interpretations,
recommendations, findings or conclusions regarding the detecting, assessing, preventing or abating of
Biological Pollutants, and no conclusions or inferences should be drawn regarding Biological Pollutants as
they may relate to this project.The term "Biological Pollutants" includes, but is not limited to, molds,fungi,
spores, bacteria and viruses, and/or any of their byproducts.
A Client that desires these specialized services is advised to obtain them from a consultant who offers
services in this specialized field.
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