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August 11, 2004 1T 200 -- o 0 3
Project No. 03 -8272
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Malcolm Eslingor
Eslinger Builders, Inc.
11575 SW Pacific Hwy, PMB 160
Tigard, OR 97223
Fax 503 620 - 9475
Cc: John Meier/ Alex Hurley, Fax 503.925.8969
RE: KEYSTONE WALL DESIGN
ATLANTA STREET OFFICE BUILDING
TIGARD, OREGON
Enclosed are our recommended design and construction details for the proposed segmental wall
supporting the cut slope east of the proposed building. The segmental wall is a maximum of about 8
feet in retained height, and was modeled as a Keystone wall utilizing granular backfill and geogrid
reinforcement. The wall will support native fine - grained soils. According to the piano provided, the
wail backsiope profile is planned at a maximum of 2H :1V, and the frontslope is near level.
Keystone standard or compac concrete masonry units may be used to construct the wall. Subgrade
soils should consist of stiff native soils and the wall should be founded on a crushed rock leveling
pad a minimum of 6 inches thick. Googride should bo spaced according to the attached wall detail.
The bottom geogrid should be placed between the first and second block and subsequent geogrids
should be spaced every three blocks vertically, The geogrids should be a minimium length of 7 feet
measured from the face of wall. For walls less than 6 feet in retained height, geogrids should be a
minimium length of 5 feet measured from the face of wall. Geogrid should consist of Tenser
UXK1400, StrataGrid 8G300, or approved equivalent geotextile with d minimum ultimate tensile
strength of 3,400 lbs/ft. The reinforced soil zone should consist of well drained granular fill approved
by the wall engineer and should be compacted to at least 95% of Standard Proctor (ASTM 1)698).
Finished slope above the wall should be leveled to.2H:1 V or less. The wall should be embedded a
minimum of 6 inches below finished grade. The wall should be battered to 4.4 degrees, which
corresponds to alternated pin positions between blocks.
Adequate drainage behind and heneath the wall is critical to wall performance. A minimum 12 - inch
thickness (measured horizontally) of free - draining sand and gravel, or drain rock, should be placed
between the back of the wall facing units and backfill soils as shown on Figure 1. A subsurface
drain consisting of 4 - inch diameter, perforated, Schedule 40 PVC or ADS Highway Grade pipe
embedded in a clean, free draining sand and gravel, or drain rock, should be placed as shown on
Figure 1. The drainpipe and surrounding drain rock should be wrapped in non - woven geotextile
(Mirafi 140N, or approved equivalent) to minimize the potential for clogging and/or ground loss due
to piping. Water collected from the drains should be directed to the storm system or other suitable
out -t.
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Project No, 03 -8272
Atlanta Building Keystone Wall
Based on the attached calculations, the proposed walls will have adequate factors of safety against
sliding, overturning, bearing capacity failure, internal failure, and facing failure provided that our
recommendations for wall construction are followed. Cement masonry unit blocks and geogrids
should be installed per the manufacturer's instructions. GeoPacific should perform the special
inspection for the construction of the designed Keystone walls including subgrade and backcut
inspection, overexcavation requirements, embedment, wall batter, geogrid placement, and backfill
compaction.
We trust this information meets your needs. Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
GeoPacific Engineering, Inc.
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t5. Geotechnicsl Engineer should review subgrade soils and cut slope behind wall.
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Vertical Wall Height including Cap Unit (ft) 9.0
Exposed Wall Height including Cap Unit (ft) 8.5
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Engineered Fill N/A 36.0 130.0
Retained Soil Native Stiff Silt N/A 32.0 120.0
Levelling Pad Soil Crushed Rock N/A 36.0 130.0
Foundation Soil Stiff Silt 100.0 30.0 120.0 .
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Cap Height (in) 4.0
Unit Height (xu)(in) 0.0
Unit Width (Wu)(in) 12.0
unit t,angth (in) 16.0
Setback (in) 0.615
Weight (infilled) (lbs) 114.0
Unit Weigbl (infilled) (pcf) 114.0
Center of Gravity (in) 6.0
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Minimum (lb3 /ft) 769.0 769.0
Friction Angle (degrees) 26.9 26.9
Maximum (lbs /ft) 2598.0 2598.0
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Minimum (1bs /ft) 700.0 400.0 457.0
Friction Angle (degrees) 26.4 12.3 17.0
Maximum (1bs /ft) 2200.0 1147.0 1164.0
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Prciec i6 Tclant ification:
Project
Name • Atlanta. Building
Section:
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Owners
Client: Es1inger Builders
Prepared by:EJK
Date: 08/11/001
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May 19, 2003 Real -World Geotechnical Solutions
• Investigation
• Design
Project No. 03 -8272 • Construction Support
Eslinger Builders, Inc.
11575 SW Pacific Hwy, PMB 160
;.! Tigard, OR 97223 S ,- D ,pc I _ 00 0 Z3
Attn: Malcolm Eslinger (Fax 503 - 620 -9475) (p '3C) 5v✓ A-1 ST'
RE: GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW
ATLANTA STREET OFFICE BUILDING
TIGARD, OREGON
Reference: GeoPacific Engineering, Inc., Foundation Investigation, Baylor Court Office Building,
Tigard, Oregon, 16 pages, 7 figures, dated May 23, 2001.
AKS Engineering and Forestry, Preliminary grading and erosion control plan (sheet 3 of
6), Preliminary Utility plan (sheet 4 of 6), scale 1 inch equals 10 feet, dated October 25,
2002.
This letter presents the results of our geotechnical review of the proposed office building project
located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Atlanta Street and SW 68th Parkway in Tigard,
Oregon. The scope of our review included: (1) review of our geotechnical report for the adjacent
building, (2) site reconnaissance, (3) review of excavations at the site during site demolition, and (4)
preparation of this brief letter report. The approximate 0.35 -acre property is situated on a gentle,
west - facing slope that inclines at about 10% to 20% grade. A localized road embankment fill slope
inclining at about 45% grade is present along the eastern margin of the property. At the time of our
site visit, existing structures including the swimming pool at the northwest corner had been
demolished and removed from the site.
The proposed development consists of a two -story, office building with wood framing and a slab -on-
grade floor similar to the adjacent Baylor Court building. Building construction will incorporate
continuous spread footings for walls and isolated spread footings for columns. We anticipate that
wall loads will be on the order of 1,500 lbs. per lineal foot and interior column loads will be on the
order of 35 kips. The project also includes placement of engineered fill up to 5 feet thick for paved
parking areas, construction of an approximately 6- foot -high, keystone retaining wall along the
western property line, and construction of an unspecified retaining wall beyond the southern wall of
the building with a maximum height of 10 to 12.feet. An underground stormwater detention pipe is
planned in the parking area.
Based on review of shallow excavations, the proposed building site is underlain by a surficial layer of
t old fill approximately 1 to 3 feet thick that rests on native, clayey silt soil. Based on hand probe
measurements, observed native clayey silt soil is generally stiff to very stiff. We anticipate that
(i . limited amounts of hard, basalt may be encountered along the eastern wall of the building where
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Portland, Oregon 97224 Fax (503) 598 -8705
• Project No. 03 -8272
`' Atlanta Office Building
cuts of up to 12 feet are planned. In a test excavation, no basalt was encountered to a depth of 7
feet below existing grade.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Our geotechnical review indicates that the proposed development is geotechnically feasible provided
that our recommendations are incorporated into the design and construction of the project. The
conclusions and recommendations of the above - referenced geotechnical report for the adjacent
Baylor Court site are applicable to the project site with the following exceptions and /or amendments.
Based on review of shallow excavations and the planned finish floor elevation, we anticipate that the
building foundation will bear primarily on native, clayey silt soil. The allowable soil bearing capacity
for stiff, native soil and /or engineered fill may be taken as 2,000 lbs /ft Localized overexcavation of
old fill or soft soils and replacement with engineered backfill may be necessary to provide adequate
soil bearing strength. We anticipate that limited amounts of hard, basalt may be encountered along
the eastern wall of the building where cuts of up to 12 feet are planned. GeoPacific Engineering
should inspect the foundation excavation to verify adequate bearing strength prior to foundation
construction.
It is our understanding that the planned retaining wall that extends beyond the southern wall of the
building will connect with the existing keystone wall on the Baylor Court building site. The portion of
this wall that extends close to the right -of -way for SW 68 Parkway may be difficult to construct as
shown due to space constraints. Minor slope movement of the road embankment fill as evidenced
by reported curb settlement suggests that this fill may be poorly compacted. Hence, temporary
shoring may be necessary to support excavation walls during construction. Relocating the wall
farther from the right -of -way or utilizing a narrower type of wall would help to mitigate the need for
shoring.
For areas to receive engineered fill, any remaining old fill should be removed prior to engineered fill
placement. Removals should be verified by Geo Pacific.
GeoPacific will be happy to provide field inspection services for the project as the geotechnical
engineer of record.
UNCERTAINTY AND LIMITATIONS
We have prepared this report for the client, for use on this project only. The report should be
provided in its entirety to prospective contractors for bidding and estimating purposes; however, the
conclusions and interpretations presented in this report should not be construed as a warranty of the
subsurface conditions. Inconsistent conditions can occur between explorations that may not be
detected by a geotechnical study.
Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, GeoPacific attempted to execute these
services in accordance with generally accepted professional principles and practices in the fields of
't geotechnical engineering and engineering geology at the time the report was re
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warranty, express or implied, is made. The scope of our work did not include flood hazard,
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Project No. 03 -8272
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environmental assessments or evaluations regarding the presence or absence of wetlands or
hazardous or toxic substances in the soil, surface water, or groundwater at this site.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service. If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely,
GeoPacific Engineering, Inc.
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Real -World Geotechnical Solutions
Investigation a Design a Construction Support
May 23, 2001
Project No. 01 -7282
Eslinger Builders, Inc.
11575 SW Pacific Highway
Tigard, OR 97223
Attention: Chad Eslinger (Fax 503 - 245 -9908)
RE: FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION
BAYLOR COURT OFFICE BUILDING
TIGARD, OREGON
This report presents the results of a geotechnical foundation investigation conducted by GeoPacific
Engineering, Inc. for the proposed Baylor Court office building located in the City of Tigard,
Washington County, Oregon. The primary purpose of our investigation was to evaluate subsurface
conditions at the site and provide geotechnical recommendations for foundation design and
construction. GeoPacific's work was performed in accordance with our proposal No. P1321, dated
} April 24, 2001. Authorization to begin the proposed scope of work was given by Chad Eslinger via
fax on May 3, 2001.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Project Information
1 _
Location: The site includes one parcel with a total size of 0.37 acres that borders
SW 68 Parkway and Baylor Court in the City of Tigard, Washington
County, Oregon (Figure 1).
Owner/ Eslinger Builders, Inc.
Developer: 11575 SW Pacific Highway, Tigard, Oregon 97223
Architect: Robert Evenson Associates
6249 SW Canyon Court, Portland, Oregon 97221
Civil AKS Engineering and Forestry
Engineer: 13910 SW Galbreath Drive, Suite 100, Sherwood, Oregon 97140
Structural James G. Pierson, Inc.
Engineer: 320 SW Stark, Suite 535, Portland, Oregon 97204
Jurisdictional
Agency: City of Tigard, Oregon
17700 SW Upper Bowies Ferry Road, Suite 100 Tel (503) 598 -8445
Portland, Oregon 97224 Fax (503) 598 -8705
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GEOPACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC.
Project No. 01 -7282
Baylor Court
SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The subject property is a 0.37 acre parcel situated on a gentle slope inclining to the west at about
16% grade. The elevation of the site ranges between 310 and 331 feet above mean sea level.
Vegetation on the site consists of sparse trees and brush.
The proposed development is a two- story, commercial building with an approximate footprint area of
2,700 ft (Figure 2). Building construction will incorporate wood framing, a slab -on -grade floor,
isolated spread footings for columns, and continuous spread footings for load bearing walls. The
eastern perimeter of the foundation will include a maximum 10- foot -high retaining wall. The project
structural engineer indicates that interior column loads will be approximately 33 kips, and that wall
loads will be about 1,200 lbs per lineal foot. Paved parking and driveways are planned on the
western and northwestern margins of the site.
We understand that the project will include excavation and limited placement of engineered fill to
create a near level parking area. The grading plan shows a maximum fill thickness of about 4 feet.
SITE GEOLOGY
The subject site is underlain by the Quaternary Willamette Formation, a catastrophic flood deposit
associated with repeated glacial outburst flooding of the Willamette Valley during the last 1.6 million
years (Madin, 1990). The last of these outburst floods occurred about 10,000 years ago. In the
Tualatin basin, these deposits consist of horizontally layered, micaceous, silt to coarse sand forming
poorly- defined to distinct beds less than 3 feet thick. Regional studies estimate the thickness of
Willamette Formation in the vicinity of the subject site to be less than 5 feet (Madin, 1990).
Underlying the Willamette Formation is the Plio- Pleistocene age (1 to 2 million years old) Boring
Lava (Madin, 1990). The Boring Lava consists mainly of basaltic lava flows, but locally contains tuff
breccia, ash, tuff, cinders, and scoriaceous volcanic debris flows deposited on the flanks of volcanic
cones. The lava flows are commonly light gray to nearly black, with lighter tones predominating, and
are characterized by columnar jointing and flow structures.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
On May 11, 2001, GeoPacific explored subsurface conditions on the site by excavating five test pits
and conducting two portable dynamic cone penetrometer tests at the locations shown in Figure 2.
The explorations were located in the field by pacing distances from apparent property corners and
other site features. As such, the locations of explorations should be considered approximate. Field
exploration methodology is discussed in Appendix A, which also contains logs of the test pits. The
observed conditions and soil properties are summarized below.
Fill: A road embankment fill for SW 68th Parkway with an estimated thickness of 2 to 6 feet
underlies the eastern edge of the site. In TP -1, 1 foot of fill was encountered at the SW corner of the
proposed building. This fill consisted of loose rock fragments and silt with abundant organic
material.
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GEOPACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC.
Project No. 01 -7282
Baylor Court
Topsoil: The ground surface is directly underlain by a thick topsoil horizon consisting of dark
brown, organic SILT (ML -OL) with abundant roots and other organic material. Our explorations
indicate that the thickness of topsoil on this site ranges from 8 to 12 inches.
Soil B- Horizon Grading to Willamette Formation: Underlying the topsoil is clayey SILT (ML)
forming a clay - enriched soil B- horizon. In general, the clayey silt is stiff to very stiff. Pocket
• - penetrometer measurements indicate an approximate unconfined compressive strength of 1.5 to 3.5
tons /ft In test pits, the thickness of this layer ranges from 1.3 to 2.3 feet. The soil B- horizon grades
down to the parent material, the Willamette Formation, at some locations on the site. The
Willamette Formation consists of a light brown, uniform, clayey SILT (ML). The SILT is generally
very stiff to hard. Pocket penetrometer measurements indicate an unconfined compressive strength
of 2.5 to 4.5 tons /ft In test pits, the thickness of the Willamette Formation ranges from 0 to 3.5 feet.
Boring Lava: Underlying the Willamette Formation is basalt bedrock belonging to the Boring Lava
geologic unit. Shallow basalt was encountered in test pits TP -1 through TP -4 at a depth of 2.5 to 6
feet (Figure 2). Practical refusal with an 8 -ton trackhoe occurred on hard (R4) basalt at depths of
2.5 to 6.5 feet (see Table 1). Commonly, a 1- to 3- foot -thick zone of highly weathered and fractured,
soft basalt with hard basalt boulders was encountered before reaching the depth of practical refusal.
Soil Moisture and Groundwater
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On May 11, 2001, soil moisture conditions observed in test pits ranged from dry to moist. No -
significant groundwater was encountered in test pits to a maximum exploration depth of 6.5 feet.
Common soil mottling and clay leaching indicates that shallow, seasonal perching of groundwater in
the upper several feet of soil occurs during periods of prolonged rainfall.
SEISMIC SETTING
At least three major fault zones capable of generating damaging earthquakes are known to exist in
the vicinity of the subject site. These include the Gales Creek - Newberg -Mt. Angel Structural Zone,
the Portland Hills Fault Zone, and the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
Gales Creek - Newberg -Mt. Angel Structural Zone
The Gales Creek - Newberg -Mt. Angel Structural Zone is a 50- mile -long zone of discontinuous, NW-
trending faults that lies about 15 miles southwest of the subject site. These faults are recognized in
the subsurface by vertical separation of the Columbia River Basalt and offset seismic reflectors in
the overlying basin sediment (Yeats et al., 1996; Werner et al., 1992). A geologic reconnaissance
and photogeologic analysis study conducted for the Scoggins Dam site in the Tualatin Basin
revealed no evidence of deformed geomorphic surfaces along the structural zone (Unruh, 1994). No
seismicity has been recorded on the Gales Creek or Newberg Faults; however, these faults are
considered to be potentially active because they may connect with the seismically active Mount
Angel Fault (the fault segment closest to the site) and the rupture plane of the 1993 M5.6 Scotts
Mills earthquake (Werner et al: 1992; Geomatrix Consultants, 1995).
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Portland Hills Fault Zone
The Portland Hills Fault Zone is a series of NW- trending faults that vertically displace the Columbia
River Basalt by 1,130 feet and appear to control thickness changes in late Pleistocene (approx.
780,000 years) sediment (Madin, 1990). The fault zone extends along the eastern margin of the
Portland Hills for a distance of 25 miles, and lies about 7 miles northeast of the subject site.
Geomorphic lineaments suggestive of Pleistocene deformation have been identified within the fault
zone, but none of the fault segments have been shown to cut Holocene (last 10,000 years) deposits
(Balsillie and Benson, 1971: Cornforth and Geomatrix Consultants, 1992). No historical seismicity is
correlated with the mapped portion of the Portland Hills Fault Zone, but in 1991 a M3.5 earthquake
occurred on a NW- trending shear plane located 1.3 miles east of the fault (Yelin, 1992). Although
there is no definitive evidence of recent activity, the Portland Hills Fault Zone is judged to be
potentially active (Geomatrix Consultants, 1995).
Cascadia Subduction Zone
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is a 680- mile -long zone of active tectonic convergence where
oceanic crust of the Juan de Fuca Plate is subducting beneath the North American continent at a
,rate of 4.5 cm per year (Goldfinger et al., 1996). Very little seismicity has occurred on the plate
interface in historic time, and as a result, the seismic potential of the Cascadia Subduction Zone is a
subject of scientific controversy. The lack of seismicity may be interpreted as a period of quiescent
stress buildup between large magnitude earthquakes or as being characteristic of the long -term
behavior of the subduction zone. A growing body of geologic evidence, however, strongly suggests
that prehistoric subduction zone earthquakes have occurred (Atwater, 1992; Carver, 1992; Peterson
et al., 1993; Geomatrix Consultants, 1995). This evidence includes: (1) buried tidal marshes
recording episodic, sudden subsidence along the coast of northern California, Oregon, and.
Washington, (2) burial of subsided tidal marshes by tsunami wave deposits, (3) paleoliquefaction
features, and (4) geodetic uplift patterns on the Oregon coast. Radiocarbon dates on buried tidal
marshes indicate a recurrence interval for major subduction zone earthquakes of 250 to 650 years
with the last event occurring 300 years ago (Atwater, 1992; Carver, 1992; Peterson et al., 1993;
Geomatrix Consultants, 1995). The inferred seismogenic portion of the plate interface lies roughly
55 miles west of the subject site.
SEISMIC GROUND FAILURE HAZARD
A variety of slope and ground failures can occur in response to intense seismic shaking during large
magnitude earthquakes. These failures are usually related to the phenomena of liquefaction, the
process by which water - saturated sediment changes from a solid to a liquid state during seismic
shaking. Since liquefied sediment may not support the overlying ground, or structures built thereon,
a variety of failures may occur including lateral spreading, landslides, ground settlement, cracking,
sand boils, oscillation lurching, etc. The conditions necessary for liquefaction to occur are: (1) the
presence of poorly consolidated, cohesionless sediment, (2) saturation of the sediment by
groundwater, and (3) an earthquake that produces intense seismic shaking (generally a Richter
Magnitude greater than M5.0). In general, older, more consolidated sediment, clayey or gravelly
sediment, and sediment above the water table will not liquefy (Youd and Noose, 1978).
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We consider the subject site to have a negligible susceptibility to liquefaction due to the presence of
shallow hard basalt and the absence of shallow groundwater.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Our investigation indicates that the proposed commercial development is geotechnically feasible
provided that the following recommendations are incorporated in the design and construction phases
of the project. Heavy equipment will be necessary to achieve the planned excavation depths into
hard basalt. We anticipate that excavation depths of greater than 4 to 6 feet will require heavy
ripping with rock buckets or bulldozer ripper teeth and /or use of pneumatic rock chipper
attachments. Blasting may be necessary in the deeper portion of the planned excavation.
Site Preparation
All areas to be graded should first be cleared of debris, trees, stumps, vegetation, etc., and all debris
from clearing should be removed from the site. Organic -rich topsoil and fill should then be stripped.
We anticipate that an average stripping depth of 6 to 8; inches will be necessary to remove organic -
rich topsoil. Deeper stripping, or tilling and root - picking, to depths of 1 to 2 feet will be necessary to
remove tree roots. The final depth of stripping removal will be determined on the basis of a site
inspection after the initial stripping has been performed. The majority of the stripped topsoil should
be removed from the site; while the remaining topsoil should only be stockpiled in designated areas.
Stripping operations should be observed and documented by the geotechnical engineer or his
representative.
Rough Grading
The project will include excavation of a building pad and limited grading for construction of a near
level parking area. All grading should be performed as engineered grading in accordance with
Appendix Chapter 33 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) with the exceptions and additions
noted herein. Proper test frequency and earthwork documentation usually requires daily observation
and testing during stripping, rough grading, and placement of engineered fill. Fill may consist of
suitable on -site soils or imported material. Imported material must be approved by the geotechnical
engineer prior to its arrival on site. Oversize material greater than 6 inches in size should not be
used within 3 feet of foundation footings, and material greater than 12 inches in maximum dimension
should not be used in engineered fill.
Engineered fill should be compacted in horizontal lifts not exceeding 8 inches using standard
compaction equipment. We recommend that engineered fill be compacted to at least 90% of the
maximum dry density determined by ASTM D1557 (Modified Proctor) or equivalent. Field density
testing should conform to ASTM D2922 and D3017, or D1556. Engineered fill should be observed
and tested by the project geotechnical engineer or his representative. Typically, one density test is
performed for at least every 2 vertical feet of fill placed or every 500 yd whichever requires more
testing. Because testing is traditionally performed on an on -call basis, we recommend that the
• earthwork contractor be held contractually responsible for test scheduling and frequency.
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Earthwork is usually performed in the summer months, generally mid -June to mid - October, when
warm, dry weather facilitates proper moisture conditioning of soils. Earthwork performed during the
wet - weather season will probably require expensive measures such as cement treatment or
imported granular material to compact fill to the recommended engineering specifications.
Erosion Control
Due to the presence of gentle slope gradients and adjacent development, we consider the potential
for adverse erosion during construction to be moderate. The contractor should implement the
project erosion control plan conscientiously. We recommend that cut and fill slopes be seeded or
planted as soon as possible after construction, so that vegetation has time to establish itself before
the onset of the next wet - weather season.
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Excavating Conditions and Temporary Excavations
Subsurface test pit exploration indicates that shallow basalt underlies the site at depths of 2.5 to 6.5
feet (Figure 2). Practical refusal with a medium -sized trackhoe (8 -tons) occurred on hard basalt (R4)
at a depth of 4 to 6 feet (see Table 1). We anticipate that excavation depths of greater than 4 to 6
feet will require heavy ripping with rock buckets or bulldozer ripper teeth, and /or use of pneumatic
rock chipper attachments, and possibly blasting.
Table 1 - Rock Hardness Classification Chart
ODOT Field Criteria Unconfined Typical Equipment Needed For
Rock Hardness Rating Compressive Strength Excavation
Extremely Soft (RO) Indented by thumbnail <100 psi Small hoe .
Scratched by thumbnail,
Very Soft (R1) crumbled by rock hammer 100 -1,000 psi Small hoe
Not scratched by Medium Hoe
Soft (R2) thumbnail, indented by 1,000 -4,000 psi (slow digging with small hoe)
rock hammer
Medium to large hoe (slow to very
Scratched or fractured by slow digging), typically requires
Medium Hard (R3) • rock hammer 4,000 8,000 Si p chipping with hydraulic hammer or
• mass excavation)
Hard (R4) Scratched or fractured w/ 5,000 16,000 psi Slow chipping with hydraulic
difficulty hammer and /or blasting
Not scratched or fractured
Very Hard (R5) after many blows, hammer >16,000 psi Blasting
rebounds
Maintenance of safe working conditions, including temporary excavation stability, is the responsibility
of the contractor. Actual slope inclinations at the time of construction should be determined based
on safety requirements and actual soil and groundwater conditions. All temporary cuts in excess of
4 feet in height should be sloped in accordance with U.S. Occupational Safety and Heath
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Administration (OSHA) regulations (29 CFR Part 1926), or be shored. In May of 2001, the existing
native soils classified as OSHA Type A and B Soils.
Vibrations created by traffic and construction equipment may cause some caving and raveling of
excavation walls. In such an event, lateral support for the excavation walls should be provided by
the contractor to prevent loss of ground support and possible distress to existing or previously
constructed structural improvements.
Foundations
The proposed building site is suitable for shallow foundations bearing on native soil and basalt
bedrock. Foundation design, construction, and setback requirements should conform to Chapter 18
of the UBC and Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC). The recommended allowable soil
bearing pressure for footings on native soil is 2,500 lbs/ft We estimate that a 4- foot - square footing
supporting a 33 kip column load on native soil will experience an ultimate settlement of 0.75 inch.
Similarly, the estimated ultimate settlement of a continuous, spread footing bearing on native soil
and supporting a wall load of 1.2 kip per lineal foot is 0.5 inch. Settlement of footings on basalt will
be negligible. Given the specified loads, foundation, and grade, we anticipate a maximum
differential settlement of 0.5 inches over a distance of 25 feet.
The recommended bearing pressure applies to the total load (dead + live loads), and may be
increased by one -third for short -term loading produced by wind or seismic events. We recommend
that continuous footings for load bearing walls have a minimum width of 18 inches. Actual footing
widths, sizing, and reinforcement should be determined by the design Architect- or Engineer -of-
Record. The coefficient of friction between native soil or engineered fill and poured -in -place
concrete may be taken as 0.35 with no factor of safety added. The coefficient of friction between
hard basalt and poured -in -place concrete may be taken as 0.5 with no factor of safety added. For
protection against frost heave and maximization of bearing strength, we recommend that spread
footings for two -story buildings be embedded at a minimum depth of 18 inches below exterior grade.
All footing excavations should be trimmed neat, and all loose or softened soil should be removed
from the excavation bottom prior to placing reinforcing bars. In order to verify subgrade strength, we
recommend that GeoPacific perform a footing subgrade inspection prior to pouring concrete.
Excavations near foundation footings should not extend within a 1 H:1 V plane projected downward
from the bottom edge of footings.
For wet - weather construction, we recommend that 4 inches of compacted, granular backfill be
placed in the bottom of footing excavations immediately after excavation to protect the subgrade
from water softening.
Seismic Design
Probabilistic assessments of the seismic shaking hazard in Oregon predict that in the next 50 years
bedrock underlying the subject site has a 10% probability of experiencing a peak ground
acceleration (PGA) of 0.20 g, a 5% probability of experiencing a PGA of 0.28 g, and a 2% probability
of experiencing a PGA of 0.38 g (Geomatrix, 1995).
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The project site lies within Seismic Zone 3, as defined in Chapter 16, Division IV of the 1997 Uniform
Building Code (UBC). Seismic Zone 3 includes the western portion of Oregon, and represents an
area of relatively high seismic risk. For comparison, much of California and southern Alaska are
defined as Seismic Zone 4, which is an area of highest seismic risk. Consequently, moderate levels
of earthquake shaking should be anticipated during the design life of the proposed improvements,
and the structures should be designed to resist earthquake loading in accordance with the
methodology described in the 1997 UBC and 1998 OSSC. Based on the subsurface conditions
observed during our exploration program, UBC Soil Type SB may be assumed for the site. The
corresponding seismic factors may be used in developing a normalized response spectrum for the
assumed UBC Soil Type.
In our opinion, the potential for liquefaction or liquefaction - related ground failure at the subject site is
i negligible, and no special mitigating measures are recommended against liquefaction.
Concrete Slabs -On -Grade
For slab floor design, the allowable modulus of subgrade reaction may be taken as 150 lbs/in per
inch. Underslab base rock should consist of 3 /4 " -0 crushed aggregate containing no more than 5%
non- plastic fines passing the No. 200 (0.75 mm) sieve. For dry- weather construction, the minimum
recommended base rock section for capillary break is 8 inches. The total thickness of crushed
aggregate will be dependent on the subgrade conditions at the time of construction, and should be
verified visually by proof - rolling. Underslab aggregate should be compacted to at least 95% of its
maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D1557 or equivalent.
For the post- construction state, the site does not appear to have high soil moisture co_ nditions
relative to the Willamette Valley region; however, the project designer or owner may want to
consider the following additional measures (listed in order of decreasing effectiveness) to further
reduce the potential for damp floors and damage to moisture - sensitive flooring.
(1) Maintain a slab water cement ratio of 0.42 or less utilizing mid -range plasticizers.
(2) Thickening of the rock subgrade to a minimum of 12 inches and utilize clean rock with no more
than 2% fines.
(3) Sloping the subgrade soil away from the center of the slab at an approximate gradient of 1%.
(4) Application of a moisture intrusion barrier on the slab (Preseal, Creteseal or approved) to the
surface of the concrete while curing.
(5) Placement of vapor barrier sheeting beneath the slab.
Moisture barrier products should be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
The building should be complete and the HVAC system operating for a period of time during wet-
weather before moisture - sensitive flooring is applied. This time period should be long enough to
allow the vapor gradient within and below the building to stabilize and obtain acceptable slab
moistures.
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Retaining Walls
The average allowable bearing pressure for retaining walls may be taken as 2,500 lbs/ft with a
maximum allowable toe pressure of 3,000 lbs/ft The coefficient of friction between native soil or
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engineered granular fill and poured -in -place concrete may be taken as 0.35 with no factor -of- safety
added. The coefficient of friction between basalt and poured -in -place concrete may be taken as 0.5.
Recommended lateral soil pressures for design of permanent retaining structures with adequate
drainage can be calculated using the equivalent fluid unit weights provided in Table 2. The effect of
surcharges or live loads on lateral pressures has not been included. Adequate drainage is such that
no hydrostatic pressures are realized behind the walls. The unit weights in Table 2 are for backfill
consisting of free - draining granular material (crushed aggregate or sand); on -site soils are not
recommended for retaining wall backfill. Wall backfill should be compacted to at least 90% of the
maximum dry density determined by ASTM D1557 or equivalent.
Table 2 - Recommended Equivalent Fluid Unit Weights for Calculating •
Lateral Earth Pressures
•
Unrestrained Wall Restrained Wall
Type Level Profile 2H:1V Upslope Level Profile 2H:1V Upslope
Active Pressure
(Ibs /ft2 /ft) 32 45 - -
At -Rest Pressure
(Ibs /ft /ft) - - 45 60
—
Passive Pressure * 280 280 250 250
(Ibs /ft /ft)
* Passive pressure values are allowable and include a factor of safety of 1.5. For passive pressure
calculations, the upper 6 inches of embedment should be ignored.
Subdrains should be installed behind all retaining walls to retard the build -up of adverse hydrostatic
pressure. Subdrains should consist of a minimum 3 -inch diameter ADS Highway Grade (or
equivalent), perforated, plastic pipe enveloped in a minimum of 3 ft per lineal foot of 2 "- 1/2", , open,
graded, gravel (drain rock) wrapped with geofabric filter (Amoco 4545, Trevia 1120, or equivalent).
A minimum one -half percent fall should be maintained throughout the drain and non - perforated pipe
} outlet. For concrete retaining walls, waterproofing and a geocomposite wall drain . such as Contech
C -DRAIN 11K, or equivalent are recommended to minimize the potential for interior moisture
problems.
Footing Drains
A perimeter footing drain is recommended around the building foundation. Perimeter drains should
consist of a minimum 3 -inch diameter Schedule 40 or ADS Highway Grade, perforated, plastic pipe
enveloped in a minimum of 1 ft per lineal foot of 2 "- 1 /2 ", open, graded gravel (drain rock) wrapped
with geofabric filter (Amoco 4545, Trevia 1120, or equivalent). A minimum one -half percent fall
should be maintained throughout the drain and non - perforated pipe outlet. Footing drains may be
eliminated when redundant to wall subdrains.
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Utility Trenches
PVC pipe should be installed in accordance with the procedures specified in ASTM D2321. We
recommend that structural trench backfill be compacted to at least 90% of the maximum dry density
obtained by Modified Proctor ASTM D1557 or equivalent. Initial backfill lift thicknesses for a 3 /4 " -0
crushed aggregate base may need to be as great as 4 feet to reduce the risk of flattening underlying
flexible pipe. Subsequent lift thicknesses should not exceed 1 foot. Typically, one density test is
taken for every 4 vertical feet of backfill on each 200 - lineal -foot section of trench. If imported
granular fill material is used, then the lifts for large vibrating plate- compaction equipment (e.g. hoe
compactor attachments) may be up to 2 feet, provided that proper compaction is being achieved and
each lift is tested. Use of large vibrating compaction equipment should be carefully monitored near
existing structures and improvements due to the potential for vibration - induced damage.
Pavement Design
Portable Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (PDCP) test results were used to approximate the California
Bearing Ratio (CBR) of in -situ, on -site soils. PDCP field tests indicate a CBR for near surface soil
generally ranging between 4 and 10 (Appendix A). For design purposes, we used a CBR of 5 for in-
situ, native soil. Empirical correlations between CBR and resilient modulus (M indicate that the
native soil has an approximate resilient modulus of 7,500 lbs/in (CBR =5).
Table 3 presents our recommended minimum pavement section for dry- weather construction. This
design was formulated using the Crushed Base Equivalent method, a traffic index of 4.0, and is in
general accordance with flexible pavement design methods prescribed by AASHTO for light -duty
pavement with a design life of 20 years. Generally, one subgrade, one base course, and one
asphalt compaction test is performed for every 100 to 200 linear feet of paving.
Table 3 - Recommended Minimum Dry - Weather Pavement Section
Material Layer Driveways (in.) Auto Parking Compaction Standard
Areas (in.)
Asphaltic Concrete (AC) 3 2.5 91% of Rice Density AASHTO T-
209
Crushed Aggregate Base 3 /4 "- 95% of Modified Proctor
0 (leveling course) 2 AASHTO T -180
Crushed Aggregate Base 6 95% of Modified Proctor
1'/z " -0 6 "-0 T -180
Areas of yielding, native soil subgrade should be tilled to a minimum depth of 12 inches, aerated,
and recompacted in -place to at least 90% of the maximum dry density obtained by ASTM D1557 or
equivalent. GeoPacific recommends that subgrade strength be verified visually by proof - rolling
directly on soil subgrade with a loaded dump truck during dry weather and on top of base course in
wet weather. Soft areas that rut, pump, or weave by more than 1/4 inch should be stabilized prior to
paving.
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If pavement areas are to be constructed during wet weather, GeoPacific should review the subgrade
and proposed construction methods immediately prior to the placement of base course so that
specific recommendations can be provided. Wet- weather pavement construction is likely to require
soil amendment, or woven geotextile fabric and an additional 6 inches of crushed aggregate base.
UNCERTAINTY AND LIMITATIONS
We have prepared this report for the developer and designers, for use on this project only. The
report should be provided in its entirety to prospective contractors for bidding and estimating
purposes; however, the conclusions and interpretations presented in this report should not be
construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions. Experience has shown that soil and
groundwater conditions can vary significantly over small distances. Inconsistent conditions can
occur between explorations that may not be detected by a geotechnical study. If, during future site
operations, subsurface conditions are encountered which vary appreciably from those described
herein, GeoPacific should be notified for review of the recommendations of this report, and revision
of such if necessary.
We recommend that GeoPacific be retained to review the plans and specifications and verify that
our recommendations have been interpreted and implemented as intended. Sufficient geotechnical
monitoring, testing and consultation should be provided during construction to confirm that the
conditions encountered are consistent with those indicated by explorations. The checklist attached
to this report (Appendix B) outlines recommended geotechnical observations and - testing for the
project. Recommendations for design changes will be provided should conditions revealed during
construction differ from those anticipated, and to verify that the geotechnical aspects of construction
comply with the contract plans and specifications.
Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, GeoPacific attempted to execute these
services in accordance with generally accepted professional principles and practices in the fields of
} geotechnical engineering and engineering geology at the time the report was prepared. No
warranty, express or implied, is made. The scope of our work did not include environmental
assessments or evaluations regarding the presence or absence of wetlands or hazardous or toxic
substances in the soil, surface water, or groundwater at this site.
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Attachments:
Figure 1 — Location Map
Figure 2 — Site Plan and Explorations
Appendix A — Field Explorations, Sampling and Laboratory Testing
Appendix B — Checklist of Recommended Geotechnical Observation and Testing
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1 Date: 5/11/01
I TP-1 and Approximate Location ppcp.i Designation and Approximate Location SCALE 1"=20' Drawn by: EJO
• Project: Baylor Court
Job No. 01-7282 FIGURE 2
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Tigard, Oregon •
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GEOPACIFIC EF(19UNGINEERING, INC.
Project No. 01 -7282
Baylor Court
APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATIONS, SAMPLING, AND LABORATORY TESTING
On May 11, 2001, five exploratory test pits were excavated on the subject property to depths of 3 to
• 6.5 feet at the approximate locations shown in Figure 2. A GeoPacific Engineering Geologist
evaluated and logged the borings with regard to soil type, moisture content, relative strength,
groundwater content, etc. and collected representative samples for laboratory analysis. Logs of the
test pits are presented in this Appendix. The test pits were excavated with an 8 -ton Mitsubishi
MS070 trackhoe operated by Dan Fischer Excavating, Inc. of Banks, Oregon using a 28 -inch bucket.
All excavations were backfilled immediately after completion of logging and sampling. Minimal
compactive effort was applied to test pit backfill.
Classification, Moisture Content, and Unit Weights
Soil samples were evaluated, described, and classified in accordance with ASTM D2488 Visual -
Manual Procedure, the Unified Soil Classification System, and the Oregon Department of
Transportation Soil and Rock Classification Manual. All natural moisture samples were collected in
plastic bags, and tested in accordance with the methods outlined in ASTM D2216. Moisture content
is expressed as a percentage of the mass of water lost during oven drying to the dry weight of soil.
Portable Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Tests
Field tests were conducted with a Portable Dynamic Cone Penetrometer _(PDPC) to determine the
strength parameters of the native soil for support of pavement. The tests were performed at the
approximate locations shown on Figure 2.
Table Al - PDCP -1 Field Test and Correlated CBR
Height (mm) Penetration (mm) No. of Blows mm per blow Correlated CBR
1030 seating
795 235 3 78 _ 2
645 150 3 50 4
505 140 3 47 4
405 100 3 33 6
320 85 3 28 7
230 90 3 30 7
* Test started at 18 inches below existing grade
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GEOPACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC.
Project No. 01 -7282
Baylor Court
Table A2 - PDCP -2 Field Test and Correlated CBR
Depth Driven (mm) Penetration (mm) No. of Blows mm per blow Correlated CBR
1020 seating
903 127 3 42 4
840 63 3 21 10
755 85 3 28 7
660 95 3 32 6
585 75 3 25 8
547 38 3 13 18
517 30 3 10 22
488 29 3 10 22
460 28 3 9 25
425 35 3 12 18
352 73 6 12 18
261 91 6 15 14
211 50 3 17 • 13
* Test started at 12 inches below existing grade
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Organic, clayey SILT (ML -OL) with rock fragments, dark brown, abundant roots,
moist (Fill)
1 2.0
Very stiff, clayey SILT (ML), light brown to brown, roots, damp (Soil B- Horizon)
2- 2.0
3- 2.5
4 - - 4.0 Very stiff to hard, clayey SILT (ML), light brown, uniform, micaceous, damp
(Willamette Formation)
5 - Dry below 5 feet
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Medium hard (R3) BASALT, gray, no vesicles (Boring Lava)
7._.- Practical refusal at 6 to 6.5 feet on hard (R4) basalt
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8-- Note: No significant seepage or groundwater encountered.
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Tigard, Oregon
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Organic, clayey SILT (ML -OL), dark brown, abundant roots, moist (Topsoil)
1 - 1.5
Stiff, clayey SILT (ML) with some rock fragments, light brown to brown, some
2 3.5 roots, damp (Soil B- Horizon)
3 --
Soft (R2) to medium hard (R3) BASALT, fractured and weathered
4 __ with clayey silt seams (Weathered Boring Lava)
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Practical refusal at 3 to 4.5 feet on hard (R4) basalt
5
6
Note: No significant seepage or groundwater encountered.
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Date Excavated: 5/11/01
( 5 Gal Logged By: PAC
,00 to Bucke 41
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Bag Sample Bucket Sample Shelby Tube Sample Seepage Water Bearing Zone Water Level at Abandonment
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Organic, clayey SILT (ML -OL), dark brown, abundant roots, moist (Topsoil)
1 1.0
2 - 2.0 Stiff, clayey SILT (ML), light brown to brown, some roots, damp (Soil B- Horizon)
3-- 2.5
Very stiff, clayey SILT (ML), light brown, uniform, damp (Willamette Formation)
4 - --
5 -- Soft (R2) to medium hard (R3) BASALT, fractured and weathered,
with clayey silt seams (Weathered Boring Lava)
6 - - - --
Practical refusal at 5 to 6 feet on hard (R4) basalt
7 --
Note: No significant seepage or groundwater encountered.
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Date Excavated: 5/11/01
10 5 Gel. Logged By: PAC
100 to Bucke � ��
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Bag Sample Bucket Sample Shelby Tube Sample Seepage Water Bearing Zone Water Level at Abandonment
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Organic, clayey SILT (ML -OL) with some basalt boulders, dark brown, abundant
roots, moist (Topsoil)
1 -- 0.5
-- Stiff, clayey SILT (ML) with some basalt boulders, light brown to brown, some
2— 1.5 roots, damp (Soil B- Horizon)
Soft (R2) BASALT, fractured and weathered, with clayey silt seams
3 _ (Weathered Boring Laval
Test pit terminated at 3 feet
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Note: No seeps or groundwater encountered.
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3o 5Gal. ® Logged By: PAC
100 to Bucke lb
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Test Pit Terminated at 4 feet
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GEOPACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC.
Project No. 01 -7282
Baylor Court
APPENDIX B
CHECKLIST OF RECOMMENDED GEOTECHNICAL OBSERVATION AND TESTING
Item Procedure Timing By Whom Done
No.
1 Preconstruction meeting Prior to beginning Contractor, Developer,
site work Civil and Geotechnical
Engineers
2 Stripping, aeration, and
root - picking operations During stripping Soil Technician
3 Compaction testing of During filling, tested
engineered fill every 2 vertical feet Soil Technician
(90% of Modified) or 500 cy
4 Compaction testing of During backfilling,
trench backfill (90% of tested every 4 Soil Technician
Modified) vertical feet for every
200 lineal feet
5 Footing excavation Prior to forming and Engineer or Geologist
inspections rebar placement
6 Proof -roll of pavement Prior to base course
subgrade (dry weather) Engineer or Geologist
7 Base course compaction Prior to paving,
(95% of Modified) tested every 200 Soil Technician
lineal feet
8 AC Compaction During paving, tested
(91% (bottom lift) / 92% every 200 lineal feet Soil Technician
(top lift) of Rice)
9 Final Geotechnical
Engineer's report Completion of project Geotechnical Engineer
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