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GeoP cif
Engineering. Inc.
Real -World Geotechnical Solutions
Investigation • Design • Construction Support
September 17, 2012
Project No. 10 -2155
Mission Homes NW LLC
PO BOX 1689
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone 503 - 927 -1029
Fax 503 - 747 -5729
Email dalbev007 mmail.com
FOUNDATION EXCAVATION REVIEW
LOT 5 – HIGHLAND HILLS
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
GeoPacific Engineering Inc. visited the site today to review the single family home foundation layout on Lot 5.
We understand that the proposed building is a two-story home. In our opinion, the observed subgrade is
generally adequate for support to an allowable bearing pressure of 1,500 psf. The expected maximum
anticipated total and differential footing movements (generally from soil expansion and/or settlement) are 1
inch and % inch, respectively, over a span of 20 feet.
At the time of our site visit, soils exposed in foundation excavation consisted of moderately compact silt fill and
medium stiff native silt that could be probed less than about 1/2 inches with medium pressure using a steel °T°
bar probe. These soils are considered adequate to support the planned foundation loads. Footing - to-slope
setbacks were not an issue. Crawlspaces should be provided with a low -point drain and pass through pipes
should be installed through footings which would otherwise restrict water flow to the low -point drain.
Due to relatively impervious clayey silt soils encountered throughout the site, all foundations should
incorporate appropriate drainage measures in accordance with the International Residential Code. Adequate
crawlspace drainage is not something that geotechnical consultants can verify; the purpose of our visit is for
observations of foundation bearing conditions only.
Our work scope pertains to a geotechnical engineer's foundation excavation review only and the conditions
existing and exposed at the time of our site visit. 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. If you have any questions, please call.
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James D. Imbrie, G.E. 5D. 0
Geotechnical Engineer —
EXPIRES: 06/30120
14835 SW 72nd Avenue Tel (503) 598 -8445
Portland, Oregon 97224 Fax (503) 941 -9281