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TABLE D2
RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE POLICY
FOR JOINTED CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
Distress
Distress
Recommended
Distress
Distress
Recommended
Type
Severity
Maintenance
Type
Severity
Maintenance
Low
None
No
Blow-up
Polished
Severity
Groove Surface
or
Medium
Full -Depth
Concrete Patch/
Aggregate
Levels
Overlay
High
Slab Replacement
Defined
Low
Seal Cracks
No
Comer
Break
Popouts
Severity
Levels
None
Medium
Full -Depth
High
Concrete Patch
Defined
Low
Seal Cracks
No
Underseal,
Divided
Severity
Seal cracks/joints
Slab
Medium
Slab
Pumping
Levels
and
Replacement
Defined
Restore
High
Load Transfer
Low
None
Low
Seal Cracks
Medium
Full -Depth Patch
Medium
Full -Depth
Durability
Punchout
Cracking
Concrete
High
Slab Replacement
High
Patch
Low
None
Low
No
Faulting
Railroad
Crossing .
Policy
for this
Medium
Medium
Grind
High
High
Project
Low .
None
Scaling
Low
None
Medium
Medium
Slab Replacement,
Joint
Map Cracking
Seal
Reseal
Crazing
Full -depth Patch,
High
Joints
High
or Overlay
Low
Regrade and
No
Lane/Shoulder
Medium
Fill Shoulders
Shrinkage
Severity
None
Drop-off
to Match
Cracks
Levels
High
Lane Height
Defined
Linear Cracking
Low
Clean &
Low
None
Longitudinal,
Transverse and
Medium
Seal all Cracks
Spelling
(Comer)
Medium
Partial -Depth
High
Full -Depth Patch
High
Diagonal
Cracks
Concrete Patch
Low
None
Low
None
Large Patching
Spelling
and
Medium
Seal Cracks or
(Joint)
Medium
Partial -Depth Patch
High
High
Reconstruct Joint
Utility Cuts
Replace Patch
Low
None
Medium
Replace
Small
Patching
Patch
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TABLE D1
RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE POLICY
FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
Distress
Distress
Recommended
Distress
Distress
Recommended
Type
Severity
Maintenance
Type
Severity
Maintenance
Low
None
Low
None
Alligator
Cracking
Patching &
utility Cut
Patching
Medium
Full -Depth
Asphalt Concrete
Patch
Medium
Full -Depth
Asphalt Concrete
Patch
High
High
Low
None
Low
Bleeding
Polished
Aggregate
None
Medium
Surface Sanding
Medium
High
Shallow AC Patch
High
Fog Seal
Low
None
Low
Shallow AC Patch
Medium
Clean &
Seal
Medium
Full -Depth
Asphalt Concrete
Block
Cracking
Potholes
High
All Cracks
High
Patch
Bumps &
Sa s
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Low
None
Railroad
Crossing
Low
No Policy
for
This Project
Medium
Shallow AC Patch
Medium
High
Full -Depth Patch
High
Low
None
Low
None
Medium
Full -Depth
Asphalt Concrete
Medium
Shallow AC Patch
Corrugation
Ring
High
Patch
High
Full -Depth Patch
Low
None
Low
None
Medium
Shallow AC Patch
Medium
Mill &
Shallow AC
Depression
Shoving
High
Full -Depth Patch
High
Patch
Low
None
Low
None
Medium
Seal Cracks
Medium
Shallow
Asphalt Concrete
Edge
Cracking
Slippage
Cracking
High
Full -Depth Patch
High
Patch
Low
Clean &
Low
None
Joint
Reflection
Seal
All Cracks
Swell
Medium
Medium
Shallow AC Patch
High.
Shallow AC Patch
High
Full -Depth Patch
Low
None
Low
Lane/Shoulder
Drop -Off
Weathering
& Ravelling
Fog
Seal
Medium
Regrade
Shoulder
Medium
High
High
Low
None
Longitudinal &
Transverse
Cracking
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Expansive Potential
Finished Grade
Footing
Foundation
Frost Depth
Grade Beam
Groundwater
Heave
Lithologic
Native Grade
Native Soil
Optimum Moisture
Content
Perched Water
Scarify
Settlement
Skin Friction (Side
Shear)
REPORT TERMINOLOGY
(Based on ASTM D653)
The potential of a soil to expand (increase in volume) due to absorption of
moisture.
The final grade created as a part of the project.
A portion of the foundation of a structure that transmits loads directly to the
soil.
The lower part of a structure that transmits the loads to the soil or bedrock.
The depth of which the ground becomes frozen during the winter season.
A foundation element or wall, typically constructed of reinforced concrete,
used to span between other foundation elements such as drilled piers.
Subsurface water found in the zone of saturation of soils, or within fractures
in bedrock.
Upward movement.
The characteristics which describe the composition and texture of soil and
rock by observation.
The naturally occuring ground surface.
Naturally occurring on -site soil, sometimes referred to as natural soil.
The water content at which a soil can be compacted to a maximum dry unit
weight by a given compactive effort.
Groundwater, usually of limited area maintained above a normal water
elevation by the presence of an intervening relatively impervious continuing
stratum.
To mechanically loosen soil or break down existing soil structure.
Downward movement.
The frictional resistance developed between soil and an element of structure.
such as a drilled pier or shaft.
Soil (earth) Sediments or other unconsolidated accumulations of solid particles produced
by the physical and chemical disintegration of rocks, and which may or may
not contain organic matter.
Strain The change in length per unit of length in a given direction.
Stress The force per unit area acting within a soil mass.
Strip To remove from present location.
Subbase A layer of specified material in a pavement system between the subgrade and
base course.
Subgrade The soil prepared and compacted to support a structure, slab or pavement
system.
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REPORT TERMINOLOGY
(Based on ASTM D653)
Allowable Soil The recommended maximum contact stress developed at the interface of the
Bearing Capacity foundation element and the supporting material.
Alluvium Soil, the constituents of which have been transported in suspension by flowing
water and subsequently deposited by sedimentation.
Aggregate Base A layer of specified material placed on a subgrade or subbase usually beneath
Course slabs or pavements.
Backfill A specified material placed and compacted in a confined area.
Bedrock A natural aggregate of mineral grains connected by strong and permanent
cohesive forces. Usually requires drilling, wedging, blasting or other methods of
extraordinary force for excavation.
Bench A horizontal surface in a sloped deposit.
Caisson (Drilled pier A concrete foundation element cast in a circular excavation which may have an
or Shaft) enlarged base. Sometimes referred to as a cast -in -place pier or:.drilled shaft.
Coefficient of A constant proportionality factor relating normal stress and the corresponding
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Friction shear stress at which sliding starts between the two surfaces.
Co/luvium Soil, the constituents of which have been deposited chiefly by gravity such as
at the foot of a slope or cliff.
Compaction The densification of a soil by means of mechanical manipulation.
Concrete Slab -on- A concrete surface layer cast directly upon a base, subbase or subgrade, and
Grade typically used as a floor system.
Differential Unequal settlement or heave between, or within foundation elements of a
Movement structure.
Earth Pressure The pressure or force exerted by soil on any boundary such as a foundation
wall.
ESAL Equivalent Single Axle Load, a criteria used to convert traffic to a uniform
standard, (18,000 pound axle loads).
Engineered Fill Specified material placed and compacted to specified density and/or moisture
conditions under observations of a representative of a geotechnical engineer:
Equivalent Fluid A hypothetical fluid having a unit weight such that it will produce a pressure
against a lateral support presumed to be equivalent to that produced by the
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actual soil. This simplified approach is valid only when deformation conditions
are such that the pressure increases linearly with depth and the wall friction is
neglected.
Existing Fill (or Materials deposited through the action of man prior to exploration of the site.
man-made fill)
Existing Grade . The ground surface at the time of field exploration.
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LABORATORY TESTS
SIGNIFICANCE AND PURPOSE
TEST
SIGNIFICANCE
PURPOSE
California
Used to evaluate the potential strength of subgrade soil, subbase,
Pavement
Bearing
and base course material, including recycled materials for use in
Thickness
Ratio
road and airfield pavements.
Design
Consolidation
Used to develop an estimate of both the rate and amount of both
Foundation
differential and total settlement of a structure.
Design
Direct
Used to determine the consolidated drained shear strength of soil
Bearing Capacity,
Shear
or rock.
Foundation Design &
Slope Stability
Dry
Used to determine the in -place density of natural, inorganic, fine-
Index Property
Density
grained soils.
Soil Behavior
Expansion
Used to measure the expansive potential of fine-grained soil and to
Foundation & Slab
provide a basis for swell potential classification.
Design
Gradation
Used for the quantitative determination of the distribution of
Soil
particle sizes in soil.
Classification
Liquid &
Used as an integral part of engineering classification systems to
Soil
Plastic Limit,
characterize the fine-grained fraction of soils, and to specify the
Classification
Plasticity Index
fine-grained fraction of construction materials.
Oxidation-
Used to determine the tendency of the soil to donate or accept
Corrosion
Reduction
electrons through a change of the oxidation state within the soil.
Potential
Potential
Permeability
Used to determine the capacity of soil or rock to conduct a liquid
Groundwater
or gas.
Flow Analysis
pH
Used to determine the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a soil.
Corrosion
Potential
Resistivity
Used to indicate the relative ability of a soil medium to carry
Corrosion
electrical currents.
Potential
Used to evaluate the potential strength of subgrade soil, subbase,
Pavement
R-Value
and base course material, including recycled materials for use in
Thickness
road and airfield pavements.
Design
Soluble
Used to determine the quantitative amount of soluble sulfates
Corrosion
Sulphate
within a soil mass.
Potential
Sulfide Content
Used to determine the quantitative amounts of sulfides within a
Corrosion
soil mass.
Potential
Unconfined
To obtain the approximate compressive strength of soils that
Bearing Capacity
Compression
possess sufficient cohesion to permit testing in the unconfined
Analysis for
state.
Foundations
Water
Used to determine the quantitative amount of water in a soil mass.
Index Property
Content
Soil Behavior
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UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION. SYSTEM
Clean Gravels Less
Cu > 4 and 1 < Cc <3E
than 5°% fines°
Cu < 4 and/or 1 > Cc > 3E
Gravels with Fines
more than 12% fines°
fines classify as ML or MH
Fines classify as CL or CH
Clean Sands Less
Cu > 6 and 1 < Cc < 3E
than 5% finesE
Cu < 6 and/or 1 > Cc > 3E
Sands with Fines
Fines classify as ML or MH
more than 12% fines°
Fines Classify as CL or CH
inorganic
PI > 7 and plots on or above "A line'
PI < 4 or plots below *A" line'
organic -
Liquid limit - oven dried
< 0.75
Liquid limit - not dried
inorganic
PI plots on or above "A" line
PI lots below "A" line
organic
Liquid limit - oven dried
< 0.75
Liquid limit - not dried
ABased on the material passing the 3-in.
(75-mm) sieve
Elf field sample contained cobbles or
s
D`0�D10 Cc D1C x D10
boulders, or both, add "with cobbles or
boulders, or both" to group name.
°Gravels with 5 to 12% fines require dual
'If soil contains > 15% sand, add "with
symbols:
sand" to group name.
GW-GM well -graded gravel with silt
'If fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol
GW-GC well -graded gravel with clay
GC -GM, or SC-SM.
GP -GM poorly graded gravel with silt
"If fines are organic, add "with organic fines"
GP -GC poorly graded gravel with clay
to group name.
'Sands with 5 to 12%9 fines require dual
'If soil contains > 15% gravel, add "with
symbols:
gravel" to group name.
SW-SM well -graded sand with silt
'If Atterberg limits plot in shaded area, soil is
SW -SC well -graded sand with clay
a CL-ML, silty clay.
SP-SM poorly graded sand with silt
SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay
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Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Testd'
Coarse -Grained
Soils more than
50°% retained on
No. 200 sieve
Fine -Grained Soils
50% or more
passes the
No. 200 sieve
Gravels more than
50% of coarse
fraction retained on
No. 4 sieve
Sands 50% or more
of coarse fraction
passes No. 4 sieve
Silts and Clays
Liquid limit less
than 50
Silts and Clays
Liquid limit 50
or more
Soil Classification
Group Group Name'
Group
GW
GP
GM
GC
SW
SP
SM
Well -graded gravel'
Poorly graded gravt
Silty gravel,G,H
graded sand'
y graded sand'
sand°NJ
SC Clayey sand°."'
CL Lean c
ML Silt L,LM
Organi
OL
Po
Organic silt`LM0
CH Fat clay4.L.M
MH Elastic Silt"•`M
ley
Highly organic soils Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT Peat
"If soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add
.with sand" or "with gravel", whichever is
predominant.
Elf soil contains > 30% plus No. 200
predominantly sand, add "sandy" to group
name.
'if soil contains > 30% plus No. 200,
predominantly gravel, add "gravelly" to group
name.
NPI > 4 and plots on or above "A" line.
°PI < 4 or plots below "A" line.
'PI plots on or above "A" line.
°PI plots below "A" line.
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R : Ring Barrell - 2.42" I.D., 3" O.D., unless otherwise noted
SS : Split Spoon - 1%" I.D., 2" O.D., unless otherwise noted
PS : Piston Sample
ST : Thin -Walled Tube - 2" O.D., unless otherwise noted
WS : Wash Sample
PA : Power Auger
FT : Fish Tail Bit
HA : Hand Auger
RB : Rock Bit
DB : Diamond Bit = 4", N, B
BS : Bulk Sample
AS : Auger Sample
PM : Pressure Meter
HS : Hollow Stem Auger
DC : Dutch Cone
WB : Wash Bore
Penetration Test: Blows per foot of a 140 pound hammer falling 30 inches on a 2-inch O.D. split spoon, except where
noted.
WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENT SYMBOLS:
WL : Water Level WS : While Sampling
WCI : Wet Cave in WD : While Drilling
DCI : Dry Cave in BCR : Before Casing Removal
AB : After Boring ACR : After Casting Removal
Water levels indicated on the boring logs are the levels measured in the borings at the time indicated. In pervious soils,
the indicated levels may reflect the location -of groundwater. In low permeability soils, the accurate determination of
groundwater levels is not possible with only short term observations.
DESCRIPTIVE SOIL CLASSIFICATION:
Soil Classification is based on the Unified Soil Classification system and the ASTM. Designations D-2487 and D-2488.
Coarse Grained Soils have more than 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; they are described as: boulders,
cobbles, gravel or sand. Fine Grained Soils have less than 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; they are
described as: clays, if they are plastic, and silts if they are slightly plastic or non -plastic. Major constituents may be
added as modifiers and minor constituents may be added according to the relative proportions based on grain size. In
addition to gradation, coarse grained soils are defined on the basis of their relative in -place density and fine grained soils
on the basis of their consistency. Example: Lean clay with sand, trace gravel, stiff (CL); silty sand, trace gravel, medium
dense (SM).
CONSISTENCY OF FINE-GRAINED SOILS:
Unconfined Compressive
Strength, Qu, psf
Consistency
< 500
Very Soft
500 - 1,000
Soft
1,001 - 2,000
Medium
2,001 - 4,000
Stiff
4,001 - 8,000
Very Stiff
8,001-16,000
Very Hard
RELATIVE PROPORTIONS OF
SAND AND GRAVEL
Descriptive Term(s)
(of Components Also
Percent of
Present in Sample)
Dry Weight
Trace
< 15
With
15 - 29
Modifier
> 30
RELATIVE PROPORTIONS OF FINES
Descriptive Term(s)
(of Components Also
Percent of
Present in Sample)
Dry Weight
Trace
< '5
With
5 - 12
Modifier
> 12
RELATIVE DENSITY OF
COARSE -GRAINED SOILS:
N-Blows/ft.
Relative Density
0-3
Very Loose
4-9
Loose
10-29
Medium Dense
30-49
Dense
50-80
Very Dense
80+
Extremely Dense
GRAIN SIZE TERMINOLOGY
Major Component
of Sample
Size Range
Boulders
Over 12 in. (300mm)
Cobbles
12 in. to 3 in.
1300mm to 75mm)
Gravel
3 in. to #4 sieve
(75mm to 4.75mm)
Sand
#4 to #200 sieve
(4.75mm to 0.075mm)
Silt or Clay
Passing #200 Sieve
(0.075mm)
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SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS
Depth
Ft.
Moisture
%
Dry
Density
(PCF)
Compressive
Strength
(PSF)
Swell
Pressure
(PSF)
Soluble
Sulfates
%
pH
Liquid
Limit
%
Plasticity
Index
%
Group
Index
Classification
AASHTO
USCS
Resistivity
(OHM -CM)
Penetration
Blow/In.
Boring
No.
1
0-1
11.3
6/12
1-2
10.4
13/12
4-5
16.8
5/12
9-10
21.2
5/12
Comp.
Samp.
.5-4.0
28.0
14.5
5.7
A-6(6); CL
2
0-1
17.4
8/17
1-2
16.6
12/12
4-5
24.3
8/12
9-10
19.1
8/12
Comp.
Samp.
.5-4.0
33.1
14.0
6.0
A-6(6); CL
3
0-1
10.1
5/12
1 2
13/12
4-5
17.4
11/12
9-10
17.9
.0033
5/12
Comp.
Samp.
.5-4.0
29.3
13.4
4.5
A-6(5); CL
RESISTANCE R-VALUE AND EXPANSION PRESSURE
OF COMPRCTEI) SOIL
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SAMPLE DATA
TEST SPECIMEN
1
2
3
COMPACTION PRESSURE
- PSI
0
0
0
DEN,:;ITY PCF
101.6
106.8
109.4
MCII3TIJR.E %
22.7
21.1
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0.00
0.00
H0RIZCMTAL PRES':JJRE
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155
151
142
SAMPLE HEIGHT irt.
2.47
2.513
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EXUDATICItl PRESSURE
PSI,
199
279
3 6 61.
UHCORREC:TED P-VALUE
1.9
3.7
8. :3
CORRECTED R-VALUE
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SITE
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PROJECT
Indian
Hills West Pavement
Design
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THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES
BETWEEN SOIL AND ROCK TYPES: IN -SITU, THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL.
STARTED 11-15-93
WATEFLEVEL OBSERVATIONSBORING
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THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES
BETWEEN SOIL AND ROCK TYPES: IN -SITU, THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL.
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
BORING STARTED 11-15-93
BORING COMPLETED 11-15-93
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GENERAL COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Geotechnical Engineer be retained to provide a general review of final
design plans and specifications in order that grading and pavement recommendations may be
Jinterpreted and implemented. In the event that any changes of the proposed project are planned,
the conclusions and recommendations contained in this report should be reviewed and the report
modified or supplemented as necessary.
The Geotechnical Engineer should also be retained to provide services during excavation, grading,
and pavement phases of the work. Construction testing of fill placed on the site is considered part
of continuing geotechnical engineering service for the project. Field and laboratory testing of
concrete and asphalt should be performed to determine whether applicable requirements have been
j met. It would be logical for Empire Laboratories, Inc. to provide these services since we are most
J qualified to determine consistency of field conditions with those data used in our analyses.
The analyses and recommendations in this report are based in part upon data obtained from the
field exploration. The nature and extent of variations beyond the location of test borings may not
become evident until construction. If variations then appear evident, it may be necessary to
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reevaluate the recommendations of this report.
_'I our professional services were performed using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised,
under similar circumstances, by reputable geotechnical engineers practicing in this or similar
localities. No warranty, express or implied, is made. We prepared the report as an aid in design
of the proposed project. This report is not a bidding document. Any contractor reviewing this
report must draw his own conclusions regarding site conditions and specific construction
techniques to be used on this project.
;.� This report is for the exclusive purpose of providing geotechnical engineering and/or testing
information and recommendations. The scope of services for this project does not include, either
specifically or by implication, any environmental assessment of the site or identification of
i contaminated or hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner is concerned about the potential
for such contamination, other studies should be undertaken. We are available to discuss the scope
of such studies with you.
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• Utility Construction: Excavations into the on -site soils will encounter a variety of
conditions. Excavations into the clays can be expected to stand on relatively steep
temporary slopes during construction. However, caving soils may also be encountered.
The individual contractor(s) should be made responsible for designing and constructing
stable, temporary excavations as required to maintain stability of both the excavation sides
and bottom. All excavations should be sloped or shored in the interest of safety following
local, and federal regulations, including current OSHA excavation and trench safety
standards.
Drainage:
• Surface Drainage:
1 . Positive drainage should be provided during construction and maintained throughout
the life of the proposed pavement. Infiltration of water into utility or foundation
excavations must be prevented during construction.
2. Backfill in utility line trenches should be well compacted and free of all construction
debris to reduce the possibility of moisture infiltration.
• Subsurface Drainage: Where used, drain lines should be embedded in a uniformly graded
filter material and provided with adequate clean -outs for periodic maintenance. An
impervious soil should be used in the upper layer of backfill to reduce the potential for
water infiltration.
� Additional Design and Construction Considerations:
• Corrosion Protection: Results of solub►e sulfate testing indicate that ASTM Type I Portland
cement is suitable for all concrete on and below grade. However, if there is no, or minimal
cost differential, use of ASTM Type II Portland cement is recommended for additional
sulfate resistance of construction concrete.
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• Minimum "R"Value.................................... 5
4. Aggregate base should conform to City of Fort Collins Class 5 or 6 specifications.
• Placement and Compaction:
1. Place and compact fill in horizontal lifts, using equipment and procedures that will
produce recommended moisture contents and densities throughout the lift.
2. Uncompacted fill lifts should not exceed 10 inches loose thickness. .
3. No fill should be placed over frozen ground.
4. Materials should be compacted to the following:
Material
Minimum Percent
Compaction (ASTM D698)
On -site soils:
Beneath pavements ................................... 95
Imported fill:
Beneath pavements ................................... 95
Miscellaneous backfill....................................... 90
5. On -site clay soils should be compacted within a moisture content range of 2 percent
below to 2 percent above optimum. Imported granular soils should be compacted
within a moisture range of 2 percent below to 2 percent above optimum.
• Compliance: Recommendations for pavement supported on compacted fills or prepared
subgrade depend upon compliance with "Earthwork" recommendations. To assess
compliance, observation and testing should be performed under the direction of the
geotechnical engineer.
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2. Depending upon depth of excavation and seasonal conditions, groundwater may be
encountered in excavations on the site. Pumping from sumps may be utilized to
_. control water within excavations.
• Pavement Subgrade Preparation: The subgrade should be scarified, moistened as required,
and recompacted for a minimum depth of 6 to 8 inches prior to placement of fill and
pavement materials.
1. On -site clay soils may pump or become unstable or unworkable at high water
-! contents. Workability may be improved by scarifying and drying. O.verexcavation
of wet zones and replacement with granular materials may be necessary. Use of
lime, fly ash kiln dust, cement or geotextiles could also be considered as a
stabilization technique. Adequate laboratory testing should be performed to
evaluate the effectiveness of each chosen method of stabilization. Lightweight
excavation equipment may be required to reduce subgrade pumping.
• Fill Materials:
1. Clean on -site soils or imported materials may be used as fill material for the
following:
I • general site grading • pavement areas
j 2. Frozen soils should not be used as fill or backfill.
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3. Imported soils (if required) should conform to the following:
• Gradation (ASTM C136):
percent finer by weight
6................................................ 100
3............................................. 70-100
No. 4 Sieve ..................................... 50-100
No. 200 Sieve .................................. 25 (max)
• Liquid Limit .................................... 35 (max)
• Plasticity Index ...................................
15 (max)
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Earthwork:
• General Considerations: The conclusions contained in this report for the proposed
construction are contingent upon compliance with recommendations presented in this
section.
Although fills or underground facilities, such as septic tanks, cesspools, basements, or
utilities, were not observed during site reconnaissance, such features might be encountered
during construction.
• Site Clearing:
1 . Strip and remove existing vegetation, debris, and other deleterious materials from
proposed building and pavement areas. All exposed surfaces should be free of
mounds and depressions which could prevent uniform compaction.
2. If unexpected fills or underground facilities are encountered during site clearing,
such features should be removed, the excavation thoroughly cleaned and backfilled.
All excavations should be observed by the geotechnical engineer prior to backfill
placement.
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3. Stripped materials consisting of organic materials should be wasted from the site,
i or used to revegetate exposed slopes after completion of grading operations. If it
is necessary to dispose of organic materials on -site, they should be placed in non-
structural areas, and in fill sections not exceeding 5 feet in height.
4. The site should be initially graded to create a relatively level surface to receive fill,
and to provide for a relatively uniform thickness of fill beneath proposed paved
areas.
I 5. All exposed areas which will receive fill, once properly cleared and benched where
necessary, should be scarified to a minimum depth of twelve inches, conditioned
to near optimum moisture content, and compacted.
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Colorado Department of Transportation Grading C or CX specifications is recommended. The mix
design should be submitted prior to construction to verify its adequacy. The asphalt material
should be placed in maximum 3-inch lifts, and should be compacted to a minimum of 95% Hveem
density (ASTM D-1561)•
Where rigid pavements are used the concrete should be obtained from an approved mix design
with the following minimum properties:
• Compressive Strength @ 28 days ................... 3750 psi minimum
• Modulus of Rupture @ 28 days ..................... 650 psi minimum
• Strength Requirements ............................... 'ASTM C-94
• Minimum Cement Content .....................I ..... 5.5 sacks/cu.yd.
• Cement Type .................................... Type I Portland
• Entrained Air Content ................................. 6% + 2%
• Concrete Aggregate ................ ASTM C-33 and CDOT Section 703
• Aggregate Size ............................:.... 1 inch maximum
• Maximum Water Content ....................... 0.49 lb/lb of cement
• Maximum Allowable Slump ............................... 4 inches
Concrete should be deposited by truck mixers or agitators and placed a maximum of 90 minutes
from the time the water is added to the mix. Other specifications outlined by the Colorado
Department of Transportation should be followed.
Longitudinal and transverse joints should be provided as needed in concrete pavements for
expansion/contraction and isolation. The location and extent of joints should be based upon the
final pavement geometry and should be spaced (in feet), at roughly twice the slab thickness (in
inches), on center in either direction. Sawed joints should be cut within 24-hours of concrete
placement, and should be a minimum depth of 25% of slab thickness plus 1/4 inch. All joints
should be sealed to prevent entry of foreign material and dowelled where necessary for load
transfer. Where dowels cannot be used at joints accessible to wheel loads, pavement thickness
should be increased by 25 percent at the joints and tapered to regular thickness in 5 feet.
Future performance of pavements constructed on the clay soils at this site will be dependent upon
several factors, including:
• Maintaining stable moisture content of the subgrade soils; and,
• Providing for a planned program of preventative maintenance.
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soil was determined by correlation to the laboratory test results. A Modulus of Rupture of 650
psi (working stress 488 psi) was used for pavement concrete. The rigid pavement thicknesses for
each traffic category were determined on the basis of the AASHTO design equation.
Recommended alternatives for flexible and rigid pavements, summarized for each traffic area, are
as follows:
Recommended Pavement Section Thickness
(Inches)
Traffic Area
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Asphalt
Aggregate
Plant Mix
Portland
Concrete
Base
Bituminous
Cement
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Surface
Course
Base Course
Concrete
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Lanes
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6"
6"
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3"
8"
11"
Low Volume
Local City
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2"
4"
6"
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6"
6"
Streets
Each alternative should be investigated with respect to current material availability and economic
i conditions. In view of the subgrade soil conditions and projected traffic, either full -depth asphalt
or rigid concrete pavement sections should be considered in areas of main traffic corridors, drive
bays or truck access. Rigid concrete pavement is recommended at the location of dumpsters
where trash trucks will park and load.
Aggregate base course (if used on the site) should consist of a blend of sand and gravel which
meets strict specifications for quality and gradation. Use of materials meeting City of Fort Collins
Class 5 or 6 specifications is recommended.
Aggregate base course should be placed in lifts not exceeding six inches and should be compacted
to a minimum of 95% Standard Proctor density (ASTM D-698), within a moisture content range
of 2 percent below, to 2 percent above optimum. Where base course thickness exceeds 8 inches,
the material should be placed and compacted in two or more lifts of equal thickness.
Asphalt concrete should be obtained from an approved mix design stating the Hveem properties,
optimum asphalt content, job mix formula, and recommended mixing and placing temperatures.
iAggregate used in asphalt concrete should meet a particular gradation. Use of materials meeting
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Site Development Considerations: The site appears suitable for the proposed construction.
Plastic clay soils with low subgrade strengths will require particular attention in the design and
construction.
i Pavement Design and Construction: Design of pavements for the project have been based on the
_. procedures outlined in the 1986 Guideline for Design of Pavement Structures by the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Traffic criteria was not available for the proposed City streets at the time of writing this report.
Pavement sections for driveway lanes and low traffic volume local streets are provided. Revisions,
if necessary, will be made to the pavement design when the traffic data becomes available.
Traffic criteria provided for pavement thickness designs include Equivalent Single Axle Loads
(ESAL's) of 21,900 for driveway lanes and 36,500 for low traffic volume local City streets.
Based upon AASHTO criteria, Colorado is located within Climatic Region VI of the United States.
j This region is characterized as being dry, with hard ground freeze and spring thaw. The spring
thaw condition typically results in saturated or near -saturated subgrade soil moisture conditions.
i The AASHTO criteria suggests that these moisture conditions are prevalent for approximately
12.5% of the annual moisture variation cycle.
Local drainage characteristics of proposed pavements areas are considered to vary from fair to
— good depending upon location on the site. For purposes of this design analysis, fair drainage
_ characteristics are considered to control the design. These characteristics, coupled with the
approximate duration of saturated subgrade conditions, results in a design drainage coefficient of
1.0 when applying the AASHTO criteria for design.
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For flexible pavement design, a terminal serviceability index of 2.0 was utilized along with an
inherit reliability of 70%. Using the correlated design R-value, appropriate ESAL/day,
environmental criteria and other factors, the structural numbers (SN) of the pavement sections
were determined on the basis of the 1986 AASHTO design equation.
In addition to the flexible pavement design analyses, a rigid pavement design analysis was
completed, based upon AASHTO design procedures. Rigid pavement design is based on an
evaluation of the Modulus of Subgrade Reaction of the soils (K-Value), the Modulus of Rupture of
the concrete, and other factors previously outlined. The design K-value of 100 for the subgrade
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SITE CONDITIONS
Terracon
The site consists of a vacant tract of land vegetated with grass and weeds. The site slopes
moderately to the north toward Stuart Street and has positive drainage in this direction. The
property is bordered on the south, east and west by existing residential developments. Deciduous
trees are located in the northwest and northeast portions of the site. A detention pond is located
in the southwest corner of the site., Water and sewer lines have been constructed below the
proposed streets.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Soil Conditions: As presented on Logs of Borings, the subsurface soils encountered at the site are
described in order of increasing depths:
• Fill Material and Silty Topsoil: A 1 to 3 foot layer of fill material was encountered at the
surface of Borings 1 and 2. The fill consists of sandy lean clay and gravel, is brown and
moist in situ. A 6-inch layer of silty topsoil was encountered at the surface of Boring 3.
The topsoil has been penetrated by root growth and organic matter.
® Sandy Lean Clay: This stratum underlies the topsoil and/or fill and extends to depths of
5 to greater than 10 feet below the surface. The clay contains varying amounts of sand,
is brown, plastic and moist and medium in situ.
• Poorly Graded Gravel with Clay and Sand: This stratum was encountered in Boring 2 at
a depth of 5 feet and extends beyond the depths explored. The gavel contains varying
amounts of clay and sand, is brown, wet and loose in its natural condition.
Laboratory Test Results: Laboratory test results indicate that clay subsoils at shallow depth
exhibit low "R" value and subgrade strength characteristics and are moderately plastic.
Groundwater Conditions: Groundwater was encountered at a depth of 6 feet in Boring 2 at the
time of field exploration. When checked 72 hours after drilling, groundwater in Boring 2 was
measured at a depth of 6'/2 feet below the surface. Groundwater was not encountered in Borings
1 and 3 at the time of the field exploration nor when checked 72 hours after drilling. These
observations represent only current groundwater conditions, and may not be indicative of other
times, or at other locations. Groundwater levels can be expected to fluctuate with varying
seasonal and.weather conditions and irrigation demands on and adjacent to the site.
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Field Exploration: A total of three test borings were drilled to depths of 10 feet at the locations
shown on the Site Plan, Figure 1. The borings were drilled within the street rights -of -way. All
I borings were advanced with a truck -mounted drilling rig, utilizing 4-inch diameter solid stem auger.
J The location of borings were positioned in the field by measurements from property lines and
J existing site features. The accuracy of boring locations should only be assumed to the level
implied by the methods used to determine each.
Continuous lithologic logs of each boring were recorded by the engineering geologist during the
drilling operations. At selected intervals, samples of the subsurface materials were taken by
means of driving split -spoon samplers. Representative bulk samples of subsurface materials were
obtained from the borings.
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Penetration resistance measurements were taken with each sampling with the split -spoon by
driving the sampler with a 140 pound hammer falling 30 inches. When properly interpreted, the
penetration resistance is a useful index to the consistency, relative density or hardness of the
materials encountered.
Groundwater conditions were evaluated in each boring at the time of.site exploration, and three
days after drilling.
Laboratory Testing: All samples retrieved during the field exploration were returned to the
laboratory for evaluation by the project geotechnical engineer, and were classified in accordance
with the Unified Soil) Classification system described in Appendix C. At that time, the field
descriptions were confirmed or modified as necessary, final boring logs prepared, and an applicable
laboratory testing program was formulated to determine engineering properties of the subsurface
materials. Boring Logs for the project are presented in Appendix A.
Selected soil samples were tested for the following engineering properties:
• Water content • Soluble sulphate content
• Plasticity • R-Value
The significance and purpose of each laboratory test is described in Appendix C. Laboratory test
results are presented in Appendix B, and were used for the geotechnical engineering analyses, and
the development of foundation and earthwork recommendations. All laboratory test were
performed in general accordance with applicable ASTM, local or other accepted standards.
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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT Terracon
INDIAN HILLS WEST PAVEMENT
STUART STREET
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
ELI PROJECT NO. 20935289
NOVEMBER 29, 1993
INTRODUCTION
This report contains the results of our geotechnical engineering exploration for the proposed
project located on Stuart Street at Spring Creek in east -central Fort Collins, Colorado. The site
• is located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the 6th
Principal Meridian.
j The purpose of these services is to provide information and geotechnical engineering
recommendations relative to:
0 subsurface soil conditions
• groundwater conditions
-• • pavement design and construction
0 earthwork
• drainage
The conclusions and recommendations contained in this report are based upon the results of field
and laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and experience with similar soil and structural
conditions.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
It is our understanding the proposed construction will consist of local City streets and private
driveway lanes. At the time this report was prepared, traffic data was not available to provide
adequate information for the City street pavement design.
SITE EXPLORATION
_ The scope of the services performed for this project included site reconnaissance by an
engineering geologist, a subsurface exploration program, laboratory testing and engineering
analyses.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
APPENDIX B
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Laboratory Test Data:
Hveem Stabilometer Test .................................... B1
Summary of Test Results .................................... B2
APPENDIX C: GENERAL NOTES
Drilling & Exploration ............................................ C1
Unified Soil Classification ......................................... C2
Laboratory Testing, Significance and Purpose .................... C3
Report Terminology ............................................. C4
APPENDIX D
Recommended Preventative Maintenance -Asphalt Concrete Pavements ......... D1
Recommended Preventative Maintenance -Jointed Concrete Pavements ......... D2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page No.
Letter of Transmittal................................................... i
INTRODUCTION..................................................... 1
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ........................................... 1
SITE EXPLORATION .................................................. 1
Field Exploration ............................................... 2
Laboratory Testing .................. .... .................... 2
SITECONDITIONS ................................................... 3
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ............................................. 3
Soil Conditions ................................................. 3
Laboratory Test Results .......................................... 3
Groundwater Conditions .......................................... 3
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................. 4
Site Development Considerations .................................... 4
Pavement Design and. Construction .................................. 4
Earthwork.................................................... 7
General Considerations ................................ 8
Site Clearing .............................................. 8
Excavation .............................................. 8
Pavement Subgrade Preparation ................................ 9
Fill Materials ............................................. 9
Placement and Compaction .................................. 10
Compliance............................................. 10
Utility Construction ....................................... 11
Drainage.................................................... 11
Surface Drainage ......................................... 11
Subsurface Drainage ....................................... 11
Additional Design and Construction Considerations ...................... 11
Corrosion Protection ....................................... 11
GENERAL COMMENTS ............................................... 12
APPENDIX A
Figure No.
SITEPLAN ......................................................... 1
Logs of Borings .......................................... Al thru A2
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We have appreciated being of service to you in the geotechnical engineering phase of this project,
and are prepared to assist you during the construction phases as well. If you have any questions
concerning this report or any of our testing, inspection, design and consulting services, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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EMPIRE LABORATORIES, INC.
A Division of The Ter ac Companies, Inc.
Nei Sher'rod
W Senior Engineering Geologist
Reviewed by: -
Chester C. Smith, P.E.
Division Manager
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- Lagunitas Company
3307 South College Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Attn: Mr. Jon Prouty
Empire Laboratories, Inc.
A Division of The Terracon Companies, Inc.
— Re: Geotechnical Engineering Report, Indian Hills West Pavement
Stuart Street
Fort Collins, Colorado
ELI Project No. 20935289
P.O. Box 503 • 301 No. Howes
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(303) 484-0359
FAX No. (303) 484-0454
Chester C, Smith, PE.
Neil R. Sherrod, C.PG,
Empire Laboratories, Inc. (ELI) has completed a geotechnical engineering exploration for the
proposed pavement for Indian Hills West located east of Stuart Street in east -central Fort Collins,
Colorado. This study was performed in general accordance with our proposal number D2093179
dated November 12, 1993.
The results of our engineering study, including the boring location diagram, laboratory test results,
test boring records, and the geotechnical recommendations needed to aid in the design and
construction of foundations and other earth connected phases of this project are attached.
The subsurface exploration indicated soil conditions which are typical of soils commonly found in
_ the east -central portion of the Fort Collins area. The subsurface soils at the site consisted of
sandy clay fill and lean topsoil underlain by sandy lean clay and poorly graded gravel. The
information obtained by the results of field exploration and laboratory testing completed for this
study indicates that the clay soils at the site exhibit low subgrade strength characteristics.
Based on the geotechnical engineering analyses, subsurface exploration and laboratory test results,
we recommend that the proposed pavement consist of asphalt concrete underlain by aggregate
base course, asphalt concrete underlain by plant mix bituminous base course or nonreinforced
concrete.
Other design and construction details, based upon geotechnical conditions, are presented in the
report.
Offices of The Terracon Companies, Inc. Geotechnical, Environmental and Materials Engineers
Arizona: Tucson ■ Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver, Ft. Collins, Greeley, Longmont ■ Idaho: Boise E Illinois: Bloomington,
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QUALITY ENGINEERING SINCE 1965
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT
INDIAN HILLS WEST PAVEMENT
STUART STREET
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
ELI PROJECT NO. 20935289
Prepared for:
LAGUNITAS COMPANY
3307 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE, SUITE 200
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80525
ATTN: MR. JON PROUTY
Empire Laboratories, Inc.
A Division of The Terracon Companies, Inc.
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The recommendations for pavement subgrade preparation and pavement construction are included
in our November 29 report.
If you have any questions concerning this addendum or if we can be of further service to you,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
EMPIRE LABORATORIES, INC. '
A Division of The Terracon Companies, Inc.
Neil R. She' rod
Senior Engineering Geologist
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3307 South College Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Attn: Mr. John Prouty
Re: Geotechnical Engineering Report
Indian Hills West Pavement - Stuart Street
Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No. 20935289
Gentlemen:
Empire Laboratories, Inc.
A Division of The Terracon Companies, Inc.
P.O Box 503 • 301 No. Howes
Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
(303) 484-0359
FAX No. (303) 484-0454
Chester C Smith. PE.
Nell R. Sherrod, C.PG
We recently received traffic data for the above -referenced project. This letter serves as an
addendum to our geotechnical report for the project dated November 29, 1993. The purpose of
this addendum is to provide additional recommended pavement types and thicknesses for the
entrance street at the intersection with Stuart Street. All other pavement recommendations set
forth in our original report dated November 29, 1993 are adequate for the proposed streets.
Pavement types and thicknesses for the pavement design based on an ESAL of 5 along with
overall recommendations for pavement subgrade preparation and pavement construction were
addressed in our geotechnical report.
Traffic information provided by the City of Fort Collins for the street at the entrance to the project
consists of an ESAL of 73,000. Based on this and the criteria presented in our original report, the
following pavement section is recommended for the entrance portion of the street.
Recommended Pavement Section Thickness (inches)
Asphalt
Concrete
Aggregate
Base
Plant Mix
Bituminous
Portland
Cement
Total
Traffic Area
Alternative
Surface
Course
Base
Concrete
A
4"
7"
B
2"
5"
7"
Entrance
Road
C
6t/:"
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