Report GeoP caw
Engineering, Inc.
Real -World Geotechnical Solutions
• Investigation
• Design
• Construction Support
November 9, 2012
Project No. 12 -2594
City of Tigard Permit No. MST 2012 -00206
Brentwood Homes
15170 SW Finis Lane
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Fax 503 - 387 -7615
CC: peorgeh or. gov
FOUNDATION SUBGRADE REVIEW
LOT 9 — BRENTWOOD ESTATES
13937 SW 155 TERRACE
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
GeoPacific Engineering Inc. visited the site October 16th to review the single family home foundation
subgrade on Lot 9. 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 9 / inch,
respectively, over a span of 20 feet.
At the time of our site visit, the excavation was nearly complete and exposed native loess that
probed very stiff. These soils are considered adequate to support the planned foundation loads.
Footing to slope setbacks appeared adequate at approximately 8 feet horizontal.
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.
Care should be taken to avoid saturation or disturbance of footing subgrade soils during and after
excavation. We observed some placement of crushed aggregate to protect the subgrade from wet
weather. If footing bearing soils become saturated or disturbed, any softened soil or slough should
be removed and replaced with crushed aggregate or additional concrete. In general, footing
excavations should be cleaned such that no more than about 1 /2 inch of loose soils is present prior to
pouring concrete.
14835 SW 72 Avenue Tel (503) 598 -8445
Portland, Oregon 97224 Fax (503) 941 -9281
GeoPacific Engineering, Inc.
Job No. 12 -2594
Lot 9 Brentwood Estates
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.
Sincerely,
GeoPacific Engineering, Inc.
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James D. Imbrie, G.E.
Geotechnical Engineer