HomeMy WebLinkAboutMANHATTAN TOWNHOMES, SECOND FILING - PDP/FDP - FDP150021 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - GEOTECHNICAL (SOILS) REPORT (3)Soilogic, Inc.
3050 67th Avenue, Suite 200 Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-6144
P.O. Box 1121 Hayden, CO 81639 (970) 276-2087
April 28, 2015
KSR, LLC
772 Whalers Way, Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Attn: Mr. James C. Rawson
Re: Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration and Pavement Design Report
Manhattan Townhomes Roadway Pavements
Fort Collins, Colorado
Soilogic Project # 15-1090P
Mr. Rawson:
Soilogic, Inc. (Soilogic) personnel have completed the geotechnical subsurface
exploration and pavement section design you requested for the on-site roadways to be
constructed as part of the Manhattan Townhomes project located at 3836 Manhattan
Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado. The results of our subsurface exploration and
pertinent geotechnical engineering recommendations are included with this report. A
structural pavement section design is also included.
The purpose of our exploration was to describe the subsurface conditions encountered in
the completed site borings and develop the test data necessary to provide
recommendations concerning development of the roadway subgrade soils and pavement
section design options for the interior site roadways. The conclusions and
recommendations outlined in this report are based on results of the completed field and
laboratory testing and our experience with subsurface conditions in this area.
The Manhattan Townhomes will be constructed at 3836 Manhattan Avenue in Fort
Collins, Colorado. At the time of our site exploration, the water utility had been installed
and the roadways developed to approximate finish grade. In general, the site was
observed to have an overall slope to the east/southeast, toward a lower-lying marshy area
located adjacent to the development lot.
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FIELD EXPLORATION
To develop subsurface information for use in the pavement design, five (5) test areas
were evaluated. In areas where the water utility had been installed, one (1) boring was
advanced over the utility trench area to a depth of approximately five (5) feet below
roadway subgrade level and one (1) boring advanced outside the utility trench area to a
depth of approximately 10 feet. In areas where deep utilities were not installed, one (1)
10-foot deep boring was completed. The borings were advanced at approximate 500 foot
intervals along the roadway alignments in accordance with the Larimer County Urban
Area Street Standards (LCUASS). The boring locations were established in the field by
Soilogic personnel by pacing and estimating angles and distances from identifiable site
references. The boring locations should be considered accurate only to the degree
implied by the methods used to make the field measurements. A diagram indicating the
approximate boring locations is included with this report. A graphic log of each of the
auger borings is also included.
The test holes were advanced using 4-inch diameter continuous-flight auger powered by a
truck-mounted Mobile B-50 drill rig. Samples of the subsurface materials were obtained
at regular intervals using California barrel sampling procedures in general accordance
with ASTM specification D-1586. As part of the D-1586 sampling procedure, standard
sampling barrels are driven into the substrata using a 140-pound hammer falling a
distance of 30 inches. The number of blows required to advance the samplers a distance
of 12 inches is recorded and helpful in estimating the consistency, relative density or
hardness of the soils and/or bedrock encountered. In the California barrel sampling
procedure, lesser disturbed samples are obtained in removable brass liners. Samples of
the subsurface materials obtained in the field were sealed and returned to the laboratory
for further evaluation, classification and testing.
LABORATORY TESTING
The samples collected were tested in the laboratory to measure natural moisture content
and visually and/or manually classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification
System (USCS). The USCS group symbols are indicated on the attached boring logs. An
outline of the USCS classification system is included with this report. Classification of
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bedrock was completed through visual and tactual observation of disturbed samples.
Other bedrock types could be revealed through petrographic analysis.
As part of the laboratory testing, a calibrated hand penetrometer (CHP) was used to
estimate the unconfined compressive strength of essentially cohesive specimens. The
CHP also provides a more reliable estimate of soil consistency than tactual observation
alone. Dry density, Atterberg limits, -200 wash and swell/consolidation tests were
completed on selected samples to help establish specific soil characteristics. Atterberg
limits tests are used to determine soil plasticity. The percent passing the #200 size sieve
(-200 wash test) is used to determine the percentage of fine grained soils (clay and silt) in
a sample. Swell/consolidation tests are performed to evaluate soil volume change
potential with variation in moisture content. Swell/consolidation tests completed on
samples obtained at a depth of approximately 2 feet below ground surface were inundated
with water at a 150 psf confining pressure while samples obtained at a depth of
approximately 4 feet below ground surface were inundated at a 500 psf confining
pressure. The results of the completed laboratory tests are outlined on the attached
boring logs and swell/consolidation summary sheets.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The subsurface materials encountered in the completed site borings can be summarized as
follows. Approximately 3 to 6 inches of vegetation and topsoil was encountered at the
surface at the boring locations. The vegetative soil layer was underlain by light brown to
brown/reddish brown/grey sandy lean clay/clayey sand with varying amounts of gravel.
A portion of the near-surface lean clay/clayey sand appeared to be overlot fill and/or
utility backfill. We expect the site fill and utility backfill soils were tested for moisture
and density at the time of placement and compaction. The lean clay/clayey sand varied
from medium stiff to very stiff in terms of consistency or was medium dense in terms of
relative density and exhibited no to low swell potential when inundated with water at in-
situ moisture and density conditions. The lean clay/clayey sand extended to the bottom
of borings B-3, B-4, B-5 and B-7 at depths ranging from approximately 5 to 10 feet
below ground surface. At boring locations B-1, B-2, B-6 and B-8, the lean clay/clayey
sand extended to depths ranging from approximately 5 to 9½ feet below ground surface
and was underlain by grey/rust/olive/brown claystone bedrock. The claystone varied
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from weathered to hard in terms of hardness and extended to the bottom of boring at a
depth of approximately 10 feet below present site grades.
The stratigraphy indicated on the included boring logs represents the approximate
location of changes in soil and bedrock types. Actual changes may be more gradual than
those indicated.
Groundwater was encountered in several of the completed site borings at the time of
drilling. When checked approximately 7 days after completion of drilling, groundwater
was measured at depths of approximately 3, 4½, 6, 5, and 3 feet below ground surface at
boring locations B-1, B-2, B-4, B-6 and B-8 respectively. Groundwater was not
encountered in the remainder of the completed site borings at that time. Groundwater
levels will vary seasonally and over time based on weather conditions, site development,
irrigation practices and other hydrologic conditions. Perched groundwater conditions
may also be encountered at times throughout the year. Perched water is commonly
encountered in soils overlying less permeable soil layers and/or bedrock. The location
and amount of perched water can also vary over time.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Roadway Subgrade Development
The lean clay subgrade soils encountered in the completed site borings exhibited low
swell potential at in-situ moisture and density conditions, and in our opinion, could be
used for support of the roadway pavements. All existing topsoil and vegetation should be
completely removed from the roadway areas. After stripping and immediately prior to
paving, we recommend the exposed subgrade soils be scarified to a depth of 9 inches,
adjusted in moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the materials standard
Proctor maximum dry density. The moisture content of the scarified subgrade soils
should be adjusted to be within the range of ±2% of standard Proctor optimum moisture
content at the time of compaction. If chemical stabilization of the pavement subgrade
soils will be completed, reconditioning of the subgrade soils prior to treatment would not
be required.
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Care should be taken to avoid disturbing the developed subgrade soils prior to paving.
In addition, efforts to maintain the proper moisture content in the subgrade soils should
be made. If subgrade soils are disturbed by the construction activities or allowed to dry
out or become elevated in moisture content, those materials should be reworked in place
or removed and replaced prior to surfacing.
Proof-rolling of the roadway subgrade soils should be completed prior to paving to help
identify any areas of soft/unstable soils. Those areas identified as unstable would need to
be mended prior to paving. Isolated areas of instability can be mended on a case by case
basis. If more extensive areas of subgrade instability are encountered, and depending on
the time of year when construction occurs and other hydrologic conditions, stabilization
of the subgrade soils may become necessary to develop a suitable paving platform.
Based on the materials encountered in the completed site borings and results of
laboratory testing, it is our opinion chemical stabilization of the pavement subgrades
could be completed to develop a suitable paving platform. With the increase in support
strength developed by the stabilization procedures, it is our opinion the zone of stabilized
subgrade could be included in the pavement section design, slightly reducing the required
thickness of overlying asphaltic concrete and aggregate base course. A pavement section
design option incorporating some structural credit for the fly ash/cement stabilized
subgrade soils is outlined below in Table I. Chemical stabilization can eliminate some of
the uncertainty associated with attempting to pave during periods of inclement weather.
For chemical stabilization, we recommend the addition of 13% class ‘C’ fly ash or 5%
Portland cement based on component dry unit weights. A 12-inch thick stabilized zone
should be constructed by thoroughly blending the fly ash/cement with the in-place
subgrade soils. Some “fluffing” of the finish subgrade level should be expected with the
stabilization procedures. The blended materials should be adjusted to within ±2% of
standard Proctor optimum moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the
material’s standard Proctor maximum dry density within two (2) hours of fly ash addition
or immediately after Portland cement addition.
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Pavement Design
Site pavement could be supported directly on stable reconditioned subgrade soils or
chemically treated subgrade soils developed as outlined above. The site lean clay soils
would be subject to low remolded strength. As a result, an R-value of 5 was estimated
for the site lean clay and used in the pavement section design. Equivalent 18-kip single
axle loads (ESAL’s) were provided by the City of Fort Collins Engineering Department.
Serviceability loss and reliability were obtained from current LCUASS design criteria for
local residential streets. Alternative pavement section designs could be considered and
we would be happy to discuss any design alternatives at your request.
TABLE 1 – PAVEMENT SECTION DESIGN
Roadways
Classification
ESAL’s
Reliability
% Loss
Resilient Modulus (Mr)
Design Structural Number
Option A – Composite
Surface Asphalt (Grading S or SX)
Aggregate Base (Class 6)
(Structural Number)
Option B – Composite on Stabilized Subgrade
Surface Asphalt (Grading S or SX)
Aggregate Base (Class 6)
Chemically Treated Subgrade
(Structural Number)
-
Local Residential
73,000
75%
2.5%
3025
(2.76)
4½” (0.44/inch)
7” (0.11/inch)
(2.75)
4” (0.44/inch)
6” (0.11/inch)
12” (.05/inch @ 10”)
(2.92)
Asphaltic concrete should consist of a bituminous plant mix composed of a mixture of
aggregate, filler, binders and additives if required meeting the design requirements of the
City of Fort Collins (LCUASS). Aggregate used in the asphaltic concrete should meet
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specific gradation requirements such as Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
grading S (3/4 inch minus) or SX (1/2 inch minus) specifications. Hot mix asphalt
designed using “Superpave” criteria should be compacted to within 92 to 96% of the
materials Maximum Theoretical Density. Aggregate base should be consistent with
CDOT requirements for Class 6 aggregate base, placed in loose lifts not to exceed 9
inches thick and compacted to at least 95% of the materials standard Proctor maximum
dry density.
The proposed pavement section design does not include an allowance for excessive
loading conditions imposed by heavy construction vehicles or equipment. Heavily
loaded concrete or other building material trucks and construction equipment can cause
some localized distress to the roadway pavements. The recommended pavement sections
are minimums and periodic maintenance efforts should be expected. A preventative
maintenance program can help increase the service life of the roadway pavement.
Drainage
Positive drainage is imperative for long term performance of the roadway pavements.
Water which is allowed to pond adjacent to site pavements can result in a loss of
subgrade support and premature failure of the overlying pavement section.
LIMITATIONS
This report was prepared based upon the data obtained from the completed site
exploration, laboratory testing, engineering analysis and any other information discussed.
The completed borings provide an indication of subsurface conditions at the boring
locations only. Variations in subsurface conditions can occur in relatively short distances
away from the borings. This report does not reflect any variations which may occur
across the site or away from the borings. If variations in the subsurface conditions
anticipated become evident, the geotechnical engineer should be notified immediately so
that further evaluation and supplemental recommendations can be provided.
The scope of services for this project does not include either specifically or by
implication any biological or environmental assessment of the site or identification or
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prevention of pollutants or hazardous materials or conditions. Other studies should be
completed if concerns over the potential of such contamination or pollution exist.
The geotechnical engineer should be retained to review the plans and specifications so
that comments can be made regarding the interpretation and implementation of our
geotechnical recommendations in the design and specifications. The geotechnical
engineer should also be retained to provide testing and observation services during
construction to help determine that the design requirements are fulfilled.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client for specific application
to the project discussed and has been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted
standard of care for the profession. No warranties express or implied, are made. The
conclusions and recommendations contained in this report should not be considered valid
in the event that any changes in the nature, design or location of the project as outlined in
this report are planned, unless those changes are reviewed and the conclusions of this
report modified and verified in writing by the geotechnical engineer.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any
questions concerning the enclosed information or if we can be of further assistance to you
in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Very Truly Yours,
Soilogic, Inc. Reviewed by:
Wolf von Carlowitz, P.E. Darrel DiCarlo, P.E.
Principal Engineer Senior Project Engineer
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LOG OF BORING B-1
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-6" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL -
light brown to reddish brown 2
medium stiff to stiff -
3 CS 18 18.8 106.4 5000 None <150 - - -
-
4
-
5 CS 10 19.0 109.6 <500 0.3% 900 - - -
-
6
-
CLAYSTONE 7
grey/rust/olive/brown -
hard 8
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9
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10 CS 50/9 16.4 110.6 9000+ - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING @ 10.0' -
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Atterberg Limits
LOG OF BORING B-2
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-6" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL-SC FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY/CLAYEY SAND -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
very stiff/medium dense -
3 CS 21 11.7 123.6 7000 None <150 26 12 33.7%
-
4
-
SILTY/CLAYEY SAND WITH GRAVEL 5 CS 14 18.4 112.3 N/A - - - - -
reddish brown -
loose 6
-
7
-
8
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9
CLAYSTONE -
grey/rust/olive/brown, firm 10 CS 27 19.2 113.7 9000+ - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING @ 10.0' -
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LOG OF BORING B-3
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-4" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL (CL) -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
stiff to very stiff -
3 CS 18 12.6 101.5 9000+ 1.7% 850 - - -
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4
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5 CS 20 15.0 114.5 9000+ - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING @ 5.0' -
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LOG OF BORING B-4
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-4" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
very stiff -
3 CS 25 16.4 113.5 9000+ 0.7% 750 - - -
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4
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5 CS 16 14.2 120.7 5000 None <500 - - -
CL SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL -
reddish brown 6
stiff to very stiff -
7
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8
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9
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10 CS 22 15.8 118.5 6000 - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING @ 10.0' -
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LOG OF BORING B-5
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-4" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
stiff to very stiff -
3 CS 28 11.4 122.2 9000+ 1.4% 800 35 20 52.4%
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4
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5 CS 17 14.3 118.7 9000+ - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING 5' -
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LOG OF BORING B-6
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-4" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
very stiff -
3 CS 21 11.4 116.0 9000+ 0.4% 550 - - -
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4
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5 CS 16 14.7 116.7 7000 - - - - -
-
CL SANDY LEAN CLAY 6
reddish brown -
stiff 7
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8
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9
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CLAYSTONE - grey/rust/olive/brown 10 CS 20 19.5 109.7 8000 - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING @ 10.0' -
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LOG OF BORING B-7
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-3" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY/CLAYEY SAND -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
very stiff/medium dense -
With Gravel 3 CS 19 10.6 121.6 9000+ 1.7% 1500 32 18 47.1%
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4
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SM-SC SILTY/CLAYEY SAND - red/grey, loose 5 CS 13 11.6 118.5 9000+ - - - - -
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LOG OF BORING B-8
1/1 Mobile B-50
4" CFA
Manual
BMc
Estimated Swell % Passing
SOIL DESCRIPTION Depth "N" MC DD qu % Swell @ Pressure # 200 Sieve
(ft) (%) (pcf) (psf) 150&500 psf (psf) LL PI (%)
0-6" VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL -
1
CL FILL - SANDY LEAN CLAY WITH GRAVEL -
brown to reddish brown/grey 2
stiff -
3 CS 14 15.0 112.8 6000 0.3% 700 36 21 61.7%
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4
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SM-SC SILTY/CLAYEY SAND WITH GRAVEL 5 CS 13 6.8 123.5 9000+ - - - - -
reddish brown -
loose 6
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CLAYSTONE - grey/rust/brown, weathered 10 CS 15 15.9 116.3 5000 - - - - -
BOTTOM OF BORING @ 10.0' -
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Liquid Limit -
Plasticity Index -
% Passing #200 -
Dry Density 106.4 pcf
Sample Description: Light Reddish Brown Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Sample ID: B-1 @ 2'
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SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
None
<150 psf
Initial Moisture
Final Moisture
% Swell @ 150 psf
Swell Pressure
18.8%
23.8%
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
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12
10 100 1000 10000 100000
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit -
Plasticity Index -
% Passing #200 -
Dry Density 109.6 pcf
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SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-1 @ 4'
Sample Description: Light Reddish Brown Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 19.0%
Final Moisture 20.7%
% Swell @ 500 psf 0.3%
Swell Pressure 900 psf
-12
-10
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-6
-4
-2
0
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit 26
Plasticity Index 12
% Passing #200 33.7%
Dry Density 123.6 pcf
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SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-2 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Light Reddish Brown Clayey Sand (SC)
Initial Moisture 11.7%
Final Moisture 14.5%
% Swell @ 150 psf None
Swell Pressure <150 psf
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
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10
12
10 100 1000 10000 100000
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit -
Plasticity Index -
% Passing #200 -
Dry Density 101.5 pcf
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SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-3 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Light Reddish Brown Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 12.6%
Final Moisture 21.5%
% Swell @ 150 psf 1.7%
Swell Pressure 850 psf
-12
-10
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-6
-4
-2
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10 100 1000 10000 100000
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit -
Plasticity Index -
% Passing #200 -
Dry Density 113.5 pcf
MANHATTAN TOWNHOMES ROADWAY PAVEMENTS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090
April 2015
SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-4 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Brown/Grey Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 16.4%
Final Moisture 17.4%
% Swell @ 150 psf 0.7%
Swell Pressure 750 psf
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit -
Plasticity Index -
% Passing #200 -
Dry Density 120.7 pcf
MANHATTAN TOWNHOMES ROADWAY PAVEMENTS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090
April 2015
SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-4 @ 4'
Sample Description: Reddish Brown Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 14.2%
Final Moisture 15.4%
% Swell @ 500 psf None
Swell Pressure <500 psf
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit 35
Plasticity Index 20
% Passing #200 52.4%
Dry Density 122.2 pcf
MANHATTAN TOWNHOMES ROADWAY PAVEMENTS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090
April 2015
SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-5 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Grey/Brown Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 11.4%
Final Moisture 14.1%
% Swell @ 150 psf 1.4%
Swell Pressure 800 psf
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit -
Plasticity Index -
% Passing #200 -
Dry Density 116.0 pcf
MANHATTAN TOWNHOMES ROADWAY PAVEMENTS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090
April 2015
SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-6 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Light Reddish Brown/Grey Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 11.4%
Final Moisture 16.2%
% Swell @ 150 psf 0.4%
Swell Pressure 550 psf
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit 32
Plasticity Index 18
% Passing #200 47.1%
Dry Density 121.6 pcf
MANHATTAN TOWNHOMES ROADWAY PAVEMENTS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090
April 2015
SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-7 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Brown to Dark Brown/Reddish Brown Clayey Sand with Gravel (SC)
Initial Moisture 10.6%
Final Moisture 16.1%
% Swell @ 150 psf 1.7%
Swell Pressure 1500 psf
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Applied Load (psf)
Liquid Limit 36
Plasticity Index 21
% Passing #200 61.7%
Dry Density 112.8 pcf
MANHATTAN TOWNHOMES ROADWAY PAVEMENTS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090
April 2015
SWELL/CONSOLIDATION TEST SUMMARY
Sample ID: B-8 @ 2'
Sample Description: Fill - Reddish Brown/Grey Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel (CL)
Initial Moisture 15.0%
Final Moisture 20.9%
% Swell @ 150 psf 0.3%
Swell Pressure 700 psf
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UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory TestsA Soil Classification
Group
Symbol
Group NameB
Clean Gravels Cu ! 4 and 1 " Cc " 3E GW Well graded gravelF
Less than 5% finesC Cu
< 4 and/or 1 > Cc > 3E GP Poorly graded gravelF
Fines classify as ML or MH GM Silty gravelF,G, H
Coarse Grained Soils
More than 50% retained
on No. 200 sieve
Gravels
More than 50% of coarse
fraction retained on
No. 4 sieve Gravels with Fines More
than 12% finesC Fines classify as CL or CH GC Clayey gravelF,G,H
Clean Sands Cu ! 6 and 1 " Cc " 3E SW Well graded sandI
Less than 5% finesD Cu
< 6 and/or 1 > Cc > 3E SP Poorly graded sandI
Fines classify as ML or MH SM Silty sandG,H,I
Sands
50% or more of coarse
fraction passes
No. 4 sieve Sands with Fines
More than 12% finesD Fines classify as CL or CH SC Clayey sandG,H,I
Silts and Clays PI > 7 and plots on or above “A” lineJ CL Lean clayK,L,M
Liquid limit less than 50
Inorganic
PI < 4 or plots below “A” lineJ ML SiltK,L,M
Liquid limit - oven
dried
Organic clayK,L,M,N
Fine-Grained Soils
50% or more passes the
No. 200 sieve
Organic
Liquid limit - not
dried
< 0.75 OL
Organic siltK,L,M,O
Inorganic PI plots on or above “A” line CH Fat clayK,L,M
Silts and Clays
Liquid limit 50 or more
PI plots below “A” line MH Elastic siltK,L,M
Organic Liquid limit - oven dried Organic clayK,L,M,P
Liquid limit - not dried
< 0.75 OH
Organic siltK,L,M,Q
Highly organic soils Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT Peat
A Based on the material passing the 3-in. (75-mm) sieve
B If field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, add “with cobbles
or boulders, or both” to group name.
C Gravels with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: GW-GM well graded
gravel with silt, GW-GC well graded gravel with clay, GP-GM poorly
graded gravel with silt, GP-GC poorly graded gravel with clay.
D Sands with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: SW-SM well graded
sand with silt, SW-SC well graded sand with clay, SP-SM poorly graded
sand with silt, SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay
E Cu = D60/D10 Cc =
GENERAL NOTES
DRILLING & SAMPLING SYMBOLS:
SS: Split Spoon - 1⅜" I.D., 2" O.D., unless otherwise noted HS: Hollow Stem Auger
ST: Thin-Walled Tube – 2.5" O.D., unless otherwise noted PA: Power Auger
RS: Ring Sampler - 2.42" I.D., 3" O.D., unless otherwise noted HA: Hand Auger
CS: California Barrel - 1.92" I.D., 2.5" O.D., unless otherwise noted RB: Rock Bit
BS: Bulk Sample or Auger Sample WB: Wash Boring or Mud Rotary
The number of blows required to advance a standard 2-inch O.D. split-spoon sampler (SS) the last 12 inches of the total 18-inch
penetration with a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches is considered the “Standard Penetration” or “N-value”. For 2.5” O.D.
California Barrel samplers (CB) the penetration value is reported as the number of blows required to advance the sampler 12
inches using a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches, reported as “blows per inch,” and is not considered equivalent to the
“Standard Penetration” or “N-value”.
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 Casing Removal
Water levels indicated on the boring logs are the levels measured in the borings at the times indicated. Groundwater levels at other
times and other locations across the site could vary. In pervious soils, the indicated levels may reflect the location of groundwater.
In low permeability soils, the accurate determination of groundwater levels may not be possible with only short-term observations.
DESCRIPTIVE SOIL CLASSIFICATION: Soil classification is based on the Unified Classification System. Coarse Grained Soils
have more than 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; their principal descriptors are: boulders, cobbles, gravel or sand.
Fine Grained Soils have less than 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; they are principally 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 in-place relative density and fine-grained soils on the basis of their consistency.
FINE-GRAINED SOILS COARSE-GRAINED SOILS BEDROCK
(CB)
Blows/Ft.
(SS)
Blows/Ft.
Consistency
(CB)
Blows/Ft.
(SS)
Blows/Ft.
Relative
Density
(CB)
Blows/Ft.
(SS)
Blows/Ft.
Consistency
< 3 0-2 Very Soft 0-5 < 3 Very Loose < 24 < 20 Weathered
3-5 3-4 Soft 6-14 4-9 Loose 24-35 20-29 Firm
6-10 5-8 Medium Stiff 15-46 10-29 Medium Dense 36-60 30-49 Medium Hard
11-18 9-15 Stiff 47-79 30-50 Dense 61-96 50-79 Hard
19-36 16-30 Very Stiff > 79 > 50 Very Dense > 96 > 79 Very Hard
> 36 > 30 Hard
RELATIVE PROPORTIONS OF SAND AND
GRAVEL
GRAIN SIZE TERMINOLOGY
Descriptive Terms of
Other Constituents
Percent of
Dry Weight
Major Component
of Sample
Particle Size
Trace < 15 Boulders Over 12 in. (300mm)
With 15 – 29 Cobbles 12 in. to 3 in. (300mm to 75 mm)
Modifier > 30 Gravel 3 in. to #4 sieve (75mm to 4.75 mm)
Sand
Silt or Clay
#4 to #200 sieve (4.75mm to 0.075mm)
Passing #200 Sieve (0.075mm)
RELATIVE PROPORTIONS OF FINES PLASTICITY DESCRIPTION
Descriptive Terms of
Other Constituents
Percent of
Dry Weight
Term Plasticity Index
Trace
With
Modifiers
< 5
5 – 12
> 12
Non-plastic
Low
Medium
High
0
1-10
11-30
30+
F If soil contains ! 15% sand, add “with sand” to group name.
G If fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-GM, or SC-SM.
HIf fines are organic, add “with organic fines” to group name.
I If soil contains ! 15% gravel, add “with gravel” to group name.
J If Atterberg limits plot in shaded area, soil is a CL-ML, silty clay.
K If soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add “with sand” or “with
gravel,” whichever is predominant.
L If soil contains ! 30% plus No. 200 predominantly sand, add
“sandy” to group name.
M If soil contains ! 30% plus No. 200, predominantly gravel, add
“gravelly” to group name.
N PI ! 4 and plots on or above “A” line.
O PI < 4 or plots below “A” line.
P PI plots on or above “A” line.
Q PI plots below “A” line.
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling 8'
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling 8'
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling 3'
USCS
Sampler
Atterberg Limits
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling None
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling None
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling Dry to 4'
USCS
Sampler
Atterberg Limits
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling 9.5'
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling 9.5'
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling 5'
USCS
Sampler
Atterberg Limits
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling None
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling None
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling Dry to 4'
USCS
Sampler
Atterberg Limits
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling None
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling None
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling 6'
USCS
Sampler
Atterberg Limits
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling None
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling None
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling Dry to 4'
USCS
Sampler
Atterberg Limits
Sheet Drilling Rig: Water Depth Information
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090P
Start Date 4/14/2015 Auger Type: During Drilling 9'
Finish Date 4/14/2015 Hammer Type: After Drilling 9'
Surface Elev. - Field Personnel: 7 Days After Drilling 4.5'
Atterberg Limits
USCS
Sampler
3'
During Drilling
After Drilling
Sheet
Start Date
Finish Date
7 Days After Drilling
Water Depth Information
4/14/2015 None
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Project # 15-1090P
April 2015
Sampler
USCS
Surface Elev.
None
Auger Type:
Drilling Rig:
Hammer Type:
Field Personnel:
4/14/2015
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