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PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT/STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT
1415 – 1427 WEST ELIZABETH STREET
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162060
Prepared for:
Core Spaces
2234 W. North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Attn: Mr. Mark Goehausen (markg@corespaces.com)
Prepared by:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
4396 Greenfield Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
4396 GREENFIELD DRIVE
WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550
(970) 545-3908 FAX (970) 663-0282
March 6, 2018
Core Spaces
2234 W. North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Attn: Mr. Mark Goehausen (markg@corespaces.com)
Re: Geotechnical Exploration Report
Proposed Mixed Use Development/Student Housing Project
1415 – 1427 West Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1162060
Mr. Goehausen:
Enclosed, herewith, are the results of the geotechnical subsurface exploration completed by Earth
Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) in September of 2016 for the referenced project. For this
exploration, EEC personnel completed five (5) soil borings at pre-selected locations within the
proposed development/student housing area at 1415 – 1427 West Elizabeth Street in Fort
Collins, Colorado. The test borings were positioned at locations accessible to our drilling
equipment around the existing buildings which currently occupy a portion of the site. The test
borings were extended to approximate depths of 25 to 30 feet below present site grades.
Additional borings and/or backhoe test pits may be necessary after demolition of the existing
buildings take place. This study was completed in general accordance with our proposal dated
June 6, 2016.
In summary, the subsurface soils encountered beneath the surficial pavement section generally
consisted of cohesive sandy lean clay containing intermittent sand and gravel zones/layers with
depth, which extended to the bedrock formation below. Layered sandstone/siltstone/claystone
bedrock was encountered in the borings at depths of approximately 10½ to 12 feet below existing
site grades and extended to the maximum depths explored, approximately 30 feet. Groundwater
was initially encountered during the field exploration at approximate depths of 6½ to 11 feet
below existing site grades.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the test borings, as well as the anticipated
maximum loading conditions, we believe the proposed multi-story structure could be supported
on foundations extending to bear on the moderately hard bedrock strata. Those foundations
could include drilled piers extending into the bedrock formation assuming a non-basement
GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION REPORT
PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT/STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT
1415 – 1427 WEST ELIZABETH STREET
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162060
March 6, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The geotechnical subsurface exploration for a proposed multi-level, mixed use development/student
housing project for 1415 through 1427 West Elizabeth Street in Fort Collins, Colorado, has been
completed. For this exploration, Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) advanced five (5) soil
borings to depths of approximately 25 to 30 feet below present site grades at pre-selected locations
on the proposed development property to develop data on existing subsurface conditions in
September of 2016. Additional borings and/or backhoe test pits may be necessary after demolition
of the existing buildings take place. This exploration was completed in general accordance with our
proposal dated June 6, 2016.
We understand the mixed use/student housing building as presently envisioned will include 3 to 5-
stories above grade and, if feasible, 1½ levels of below grade parking. The building footprint would
occupy the majority of the site. The existing C.B. & Potts Restaurant and Brewhouse buildings,
along with the mature trees on the site would be demolished/removed prior to construction of the
new structure. The new building below grade parking will extend to depths on the order of 10 to 15
feet below the existing site surface grades. Foundation loads for the new structure are estimated to
be moderate to high with maximum continuous wall loads in the range of 1 to 5 kips per linear foot
(KLF) and maximum column loads potentially on the order of 100 to 500 kips. Floor loads are
expected to be light to moderate. Small grade changes are expected to develop final site grades
outside of the basement area.
The purpose of this report is to describe the subsurface conditions encountered in the test borings,
analyze and evaluate the test data and provide geotechnical recommendations concerning design and
construction of foundations and support of floor slabs for the new building.
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EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
The boring locations were established in the field by representatives from EEC by pacing and
estimating angles from identifiable site features. Those approximate boring locations are indicated
on the attached boring location diagram. The locations of the borings should be considered accurate
only to the degree implied by the methods used to make the field measurements. Photographs of the
site taken at the time of drilling are included with this report.
The test borings were completed using a truck mounted, CME-75 drill rig equipped with a hydraulic
head employed in drilling and sampling operations. The boreholes were advanced using 4-inch
nominal diameter continuous flight augers. Samples of the subsurface materials encountered were
obtained using split barrel and California barrel sampling procedures in general accordance with
ASTM Specifications D1586 and D3550, respectively.
In the split barrel and California barrel sampling procedures, standard sampling spoons are driven
into the ground with a 140-pound hammer falling a distance of 30 inches. The number of blows
required to advance the split barrel and California barrel samplers is recorded and is used to estimate
the in-situ relative density of cohesionless soils and, to a lesser degree of accuracy, the consistency
of cohesive soils and hardness of weathered bedrock. In the California barrel sampling procedure,
relatively intact samples are obtained in removable brass liners. All samples obtained in the field
were sealed and returned to our laboratory for further examination, classification, and testing.
Laboratory moisture content tests were completed on each of the recovered samples. Atterberg
limits and washed sieve analysis tests were completed on selected samples to evaluate the quantity
and plasticity of fines in the subgrade samples. Swell/consolidation tests were completed on
selected samples to evaluate the potential for the subgrade materials to change volume with variation
in moisture and load. Soluble sulfate tests were completed on selected samples to evaluate potential
sulfate attack on site-cast concrete. Results of the outlined tests are indicated on the attached boring
logs and summary sheets.
As part of the testing program, all samples were examined in the laboratory and classified in general
accordance with the attached General Notes and the Unified Soil Classification System, based on the
soil’s texture and plasticity. The estimated group symbol for the Unified Soil Classification System
is indicated on the boring logs and a brief description of that classification system is included with
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this report. Classification of the bedrock was based on visual and tactual observation of disturbed
samples and auger cuttings. Coring and/or petrographic analysis may reveal other rock types.
SITE AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The area for the proposed building currently includes existing buildings (i.e. The C.B. & Potts
Restaurant and Brewhouse), with the remaining lot consisting of asphalt paved parking areas. A
Google Earth aerial photo of the site indicating current site layout and approximate boring locations
in relation to existing site features is included with this report. The site is relatively flat, with
approximately 2 to 3 feet (±) of relief across the site.
Based on results of the field borings and laboratory testing, subsurface conditions can be generalized
as follows. The subsurface soils encountered beneath surficial pavement sections generally consisted
of cohesive sandy lean clay with sand layers and interbedded fine to coarse granular strata with
depth. The cohesive soils were medium stiff to stiff, and exhibited low expansive characteristics
with slight compressible/consolidation characteristics.
Layered sandstone/siltstone/claystone bedrock was encountered beneath the overburden soils within
the borings, at depths of approximately 10½ to 12 feet below existing surface grades and extended to
the maximum depths explored, approximately 25 to 30 feet. The bedrock formation was weathered
nearer surface; however, became less weathered and more competent with depth.
The stratification boundaries indicated on the boring logs represent the approximate locations of
changes in soil and bedrock types. In-situ, the transition of materials may be gradual and indistinct.
GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS
Observations were made while drilling and after completion of the borings to detect the presence and
depth to hydrostatic groundwater. At the time of drilling, free water was observed across the site at
approximate depths of 6½ to 11 feet below existing site grades. The borings were backfilled upon
completion of the drilling operations; subsequent groundwater measurements were not obtained.
Fluctuations in groundwater levels can occur over time depending on variations in hydrologic
conditions, irrigation demands on and/or adjacent to the site and other conditions not apparent at the
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time of this report. Longer term monitoring of water levels in cased wells, which are sealed from the
influence of surface water would be required to more accurately evaluate depth to groundwater and
fluctuations in groundwater levels at the site. We have typically noted deepest groundwater levels in
late winter and shallowest groundwater levels in mid to late summer.
Zones of perched and/or trapped water can be encountered at times throughout the year in more
permeable zones in the subgrade soils. Perched water is commonly observed in subgrade soils
immediately above lower permeability bedrock.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
General Considerations
The subject site is generally overlain by approximately 10 to 12 feet of stratified cohesive clay soils
with sand and gravel zones which extend to the bedrock below. A portion of the cohesive subsoils
have a tendency to consolidate when inundated with water and subjected to increased loads. These
soils would also show instability and strength loss when wetted and/or subjected to the expected
building loads. Foundation support will need to extend to the underlying bedrock through the use of
deep foundations (drilled piers), an over excavation and backfill procedure or extending footing
foundations to bear directly on the underlying bedrock.
Free groundwater was observed at depths of approximately 6½ to 11 feet below existing surface
grades at the time of the field exploration. Construction of a “perimeter” dewatering system should
be expected if below grade parking will be developed on the site. Use of a perimeter barrier system
such as secant piles could be considered to combine support of the structure with a groundwater
barrier system for the below grade parking.
Site Preparation
We understand the existing structures on the site along with any associated site improvements will
be demolished/removed from the site prior to the new building construction. In addition, all existing
vegetation, tree root growth from the existing deciduous trees within the site improvement areas,
topsoil, and any uncontrolled fill material that may be encountered during the excavation phases,
should be removed from improvement and/or fill areas on the site. Demolition of the existing
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structures, concrete sidewalks, pavement and other miscellaneous features should include complete
removal of all concrete, pavement and/or debris within the proposed construction area. Site
preparation should include removal of any loose backfill found adjacent to the existing site
structures/improvements. All materials derived from the demolition of the existing building,
pavements, sidewalks or other site improvements should be removed from the site and not be
allowed for use in any on-site fills.
Although final site grades were not available at the time of this report, based on our understanding of
the proposed development, we would anticipate small amounts of fill material may be necessary
outside of the building area to achieve final design grades in the improvement areas. After stripping,
completing all cuts, and removing all unacceptable materials/soils, and prior to placement of any fill
or site improvements, we recommend the exposed soils be scarified to a minimum depth of 9-inches,
adjusted in moisture content to within ±2% of standard Proctor optimum moisture content and
compacted to at least 95% of the material's standard Proctor maximum dry density as determined in
accordance with ASTM Specification D698.
Fill soils required for developing the site subgrades, after the initial zone has been prepared or
stabilized where necessary, should consist of approved, low-volume-change materials, which are
free from organic matter and debris. It is our opinion the on-site cohesive sandy clay soils could be
used as general site fill material, provided adequate moisture treatment and compaction procedures
are followed.
We recommend all fill materials and foundation wall backfill materials, be placed in loose lifts not to
exceed 9 inches thick and adjusted in moisture content, ± 2% for cohesive soils and ± 3% for
cohesionless soils of optimum moisture content, and compacted to at least 95% of the materials
maximum dry density as determined in accordance with ASTM Specification D698, the standard
Proctor procedure. If the site’s sandy cohesive soils are used as fill material, care will be needed to
maintain the recommended moisture content prior to and during construction of overlying
improvements. Settlement of the backfill soils should be anticipated with total settlement estimated
on the order of 1% of the backfill height.
Care should be exercised after preparation of the subgrades to avoid disturbing the subgrade
materials. Positive drainage should be developed away from the structure to avoid wetting of
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subgrade materials. Subgrade materials becoming wet subsequent to construction of the site
structure can result in unacceptable performance.
Foundation Systems – General Considerations
For support of the proposed structure, we believe it will be necessary to extend foundation loads to the
bedrock formation encountered at depths of approximately 10½ to 12 feet below current ground surface.
If the proposed 1½ story below grade component is included in the final design, we expect the below
grade excavation would naturally extend to the bedrock formation. However, this design would require
an approach to deal with groundwater which was observed at depths of approximately 6½ to 11 feet in
the test borings. If the below grade area is eliminated, use of “deep” foundations to extend loads to the
bedrock would be an acceptable approach. The deep foundations would probably be straight shaft
drilled piers although other systems could be considered. In a shallower basement system, over
excavation/backfill procedures may be considered. Recommendations for the following systems are
provided with this report.
Conventional spread footing foundations supported on the underlying bedrock, and
Straight shaft drilled piers/caissons bearing into the underlying bedrock formation.
Other alternative foundation systems could be considered and we would be pleased to provide
additional alternatives upon request.
Footing Foundations
Conventional spread footing foundations could be supported directly on the moderately hard bedrock
as outlined above. For design of footing foundations bearing on suitable moderately hard bedrock
formation, we recommend using a net allowable total load soil bearing pressure not to exceed 5,000
psf. The net bearing pressure refers to the pressure at foundation bearing level in excess of the
minimum surrounding overburden pressure. Footings should not be supported within the overburden
subsoils. Total load should include full dead and live loads. We estimate the long-term settlement of
footing foundations designed and constructed as outlined above would be less than 1-inch.
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Exterior foundations and foundations in unheated areas should be located at least 30 inches below
adjacent exterior grade to provide frost protection. We recommend formed continuous footings have a
minimum width of 12 inches and isolated column foundations have a minimum width of 24 inches.
No unusual problems are anticipated in completing the excavations required for construction of the
footing foundations. However, groundwater was observed above the bedrock formation which will
require both temporary construction dewatering and permanent dewatering for the completed structure.
Care should be taken during construction to thoroughly evaluate the bearing materials to verify that the
footing foundations are supported on suitable strength materials.
Drilled Piers/Caissons Foundations
Based on the subgrade conditions observed in the test borings and on the anticipated foundation loads,
we believe the foundation loads could be supported on a grade beam and straight shaft drilled
pier/caisson foundation system extending into the underlying bedrock formation. Particular attention
will be required in the construction of drilled piers due to the presence of groundwater.
For axial compression loads, the drilled piers could be designed using a maximum end bearing pressure
of 40,000 pounds per square foot (psf), along with a skin-friction of 4,000 psf for the portion of the pier
extended into the underlying firm and/or harder bedrock formation. Straight shaft piers should be
drilled a minimum of 10 feet into competent or harder bedrock. Lower allowable bearing values may
be appropriate for pier “groupings” depending on the pier diameters and spacing. Pile groups should
be evaluated separately.
To satisfy forces in the horizontal direction, piers may be designed for lateral loads using a modulus of
50 tons per cubic foot (tcf) for the portion of the pier in native cohesive/granular soils, and 400 tcf in
bedrock for a pier diameter of 12 inches. The coefficient of subgrade reaction for varying pier
diameters is as follows:
Pier Diameter Coefficient of Subgrade Reaction (tons/ft3)
Cohesive Soils Bedrock
18 33 267
24 25 200
30 20 160
36 17 133
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When the lateral capacity of drilled piers is evaluated by the L-Pile (COM 624) computer program, we
recommend that internally generated load-deformation (P-Y) curves be used. The following
parameters may be used for the design of laterally loaded piers, using the L-Pile (COM 624) computer
program:
Parameters On-Site Overburden Cohesive Soils Bedrock
Unit Weight of Soil (pcf) 120(1)
125(1)
Cohesion (psf) 200 5000
Angle of Internal Friction () (degrees) 25 20
Strain Corresponding to ½ Max.
Principal Stress Difference 50
0.02 0.015
*Notes: 1) Reduce by 62.4 pcf below the water table
Drilling caissons to design depth should be possible with conventional heavy-duty single flight power
augers equipped with rock teeth on the majority of the site. However, areas of well-cemented
sandstone bedrock lenses may be encountered throughout the site at various depths where specialized
drilling equipment and/or rock excavating equipment may be required. Varying zones of cobbles may
also be encountered in the granular soil zones above the bedrock. Excavation penetrating the well-
cemented sandstone bedrock may require the use of specialized heavy-duty equipment, together with
rock augers and/or core barrels. Consideration should be given to obtaining a unit price for difficult
caisson excavation in the contract documents for the project.
Due to the presence of groundwater at approximate depths of 6½ to 11 feet below site grades,
maintaining shafts may be difficult without stabilizing measures. We expect temporary casing will be
required to adequately/properly drill and clean piers prior to concrete placement. Groundwater should
be removed from each pier hole prior to concrete placement. Pier concrete should be placed
immediately after completion of drilling and cleaning.
A maximum 3-inch depth of groundwater is acceptable in each pier prior to concrete placement. If pier
concrete cannot be placed in dry conditions, a tremie should be used for concrete placement. Due to
potential sloughing and raveling, foundation concrete quantities may exceed calculated geometric
volumes. Pier concrete with slump in the range of 6 to 8 inches is recommended. Casing used for pier
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construction should be withdrawn in a slow continuous manner maintaining a sufficient head of
concrete to prevent infiltration of water or the creation of voids in pier concrete.
Foundation excavations should be observed by the geotechnical engineer. A representative of the
geotechnical engineer should inspect the bearing surface and pier configuration. If the soil conditions
encountered differ from those presented in this report, supplemental recommendations may be
required.
We estimate the long-term settlement of drilled pier foundations designed and constructed as outlined
above would be less than 1-inch.
Seismic Site Classification
The site soil conditions consist of approximately 10 to 12 feet of overburden soils overlying
moderately hard to hard bedrock. For those site conditions, the International Building Code
indicates a Seismic Site Classification of C.
Lateral Earth Pressures
The new retail/student housing development building may be constructed over below grade parking.
The below grade walls will be subjected to unbalanced lateral earth pressures. Any site retaining
walls or similar structures would also be subject to lateral soil forces. Passive lateral earth pressures
may help resist the driving forces for retaining wall or other similar site structures.
Active lateral earth pressures could be used for design of structures where some movement of the
structure is anticipated, such as retaining walls. The total deflection of structures for design with
active earth pressure is estimated to be on the order of one half of one percent of the height of the
down slope side of the structure. We recommend at-rest pressures be used for design of structures
where rotation of the walls is restrained, including the below grade parking structure walls. Passive
pressures and friction between the footing and bearing soils could be used for design of resistance to
movement of retaining walls.
Coefficient values for backfill with anticipated types of soils for calculation of active, at rest and
passive earth pressures are provided in the table below. Equivalent fluid pressure is equal to the
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coefficient times the appropriate soil unit weight. Those coefficient values are based on horizontal
backfill with backfill soils consisting of essentially granular materials with a friction angle of a 35
degrees or low volume change cohesive soils. For the at-rest and active earth pressures, slopes down
and away from the structure would result in reduced driving forces with slopes up and away from the
structures resulting in greater forces on the walls. The passive resistance would be reduced with
slopes away from the wall. The top 30-inches of soil on the passive resistance side of walls could be
used as a surcharge load; however, it should not be used as a part of the passive resistance value.
Frictional resistance is equal to the tangent of the friction angle times the normal force.
Soil Type Low Plasticity Cohesive Medium Dense Granular
Wet Unit Weight 120 130
Saturated Unit Weight 135 140
Friction Angle () – (assumed) 25° 35°
Active Pressure Coefficient 0.40 0.27
At-rest Pressure Coefficient 0.58 0.42
Passive Pressure Coefficient 2.46 3.69
Surcharge loads or point loads placed in the backfill can also create additional loads on below grade
walls. Those situations should be designed on an individual basis.
The outlined values do not include factors of safety nor allowances for hydrostatic loads and are
based on assumed friction angles, which should be verified after potential material sources have
been identified.
Care should be taken to develop appropriate drainage systems behind below grade walls to eliminate
potential for hydrostatic loads developing on the walls. Those systems should be designed as
subsequently outlined in this report. Where necessary, appropriate hydrostatic load values should be
used for design.
Slab-On-Grade Construction
Based on the materials observed in the soil borings, it is our opinion at grade level flatwork could be
directly supported by the reworked site soils or placed fill soils as outlined under Site Preparation. A
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granular leveling course could be used, if needed. Under slab vapor barrier should be used at the
architect’s discretion.
Additional on-grade slab design and construction recommendations are as follows:
Positive separations and/or isolation joints should be provided between slabs and all
foundations, columns or utility lines to allow independent movement.
Control joints should be provided in slabs to control the location and extent of
cracking.
Trench backfill placed beneath slabs should be compacted in a similar manner as
previously described for site fill material.
The concrete slabs should not be constructed on frozen subgrade.
Other design and construction considerations, as outlined in the ACI Design Manual,
Section 302.1R are recommended.
Perimeter Drainage Systems
We understand the below grade parking area, if included in the building design, will extend to a
depth of approximately 10 to 15 feet below present surface grades. The subsurface soils
encountered in the test borings completed for this project included approximately 10½ to 11 feet of
sandy lean clay/layered with sands and gravels which were underlain by weathered bedrock. The
test borings encountered groundwater at depths on the order of 6½ to 11 feet below present site
grades. However, some fluctuation can occur in groundwater depths depending on variations in
hydrologic conditions and other conditions not apparent at the time of this report.
At a depth of approximately 10 to 15 feet below existing ground surface, the bottom of the basement
walls for the structure are expected to terminate in the weathered bedrock. We expect the structure
will be supported on footings or drilled pier foundations extending to the underlying bedrock. With
potential infiltration of surface water adjacent to the building and extending the basement walls
below current groundwater levels, we anticipate water would accumulate next to the below grade
walls and result in hydrostatic loading on those walls and, potentially, infiltration of water into the
below grade areas. We suggest a drain system be installed to remove water from the area adjacent to
the below grade walls and reduce the likelihood of development of hydrostatic loads on the walls
and/or water infiltration into the below grade area or that the walls be designed to resist hydrostatic
loads and provisions made to prevent water infiltration.
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Installation of a drain system would reduce, not eliminate, the potential for infiltration of surface
and/or groundwater into the below grade areas and development of hydrostatic loads on structure
components. Pumps and other components require periodic inspections and maintenance to
maintain the system in functioning condition. Additional drainage system design recommendations
can be provided when the final decision/development concepts are more defined.
Water Soluble Sulfates (SO4)
The water-soluble sulfate (SO4) testing of the on-site overburden and bedrock materials taken during
our subsurface exploration are provided in the table below.
TABLE IV - Water Soluble Sulfate Test Results
Sample Location Description Soluble Sulfate Content (mg/kg) Soluble Sulfate Content (%)
B-1, S-4 at 19' Siltstone/Claystone Bedrock 90 0.01
B-3, S-2 at 4' Sandy Lean Clay 180 0.02
Based on the results as presented in the table above, ACI 318, Section 4.2 indicates the site
overburden soils and/or bedrock generally have a low risk of sulfate attack on Portland cement
concrete. Therefore, Class 0 and/or Type I/II cement could be used for concrete on and below site
grades within the overburden soils and/or bedrock. Foundation concrete should be designed in
accordance with the provisions of the ACI Design Manual, Section 318, Chapter 4.
Pavement Subgrade / Pavements
We expect the site pavements, if incorporated into the final design, will be designated for low traffic
volume of automobile and occasional heavier vehicle delivery/trash truck traffic. We are using an
assumed equivalent daily load axle (EDLA) rating of 15 for design of the site pavements for that
traffic.
Proofrolling and recompacting the subgrade is recommended immediately prior to placement of the
pavements. Soft or weak areas delineated by the proofrolling operations should be undercut or
stabilized in-place to achieve the appropriate subgrade support. Based on the subsurface conditions
encountered at the site and the results of the laboratory testing, it is recommended the on-site private
drives and parking areas be designed using an R-value of 10.
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Pumping conditions could develop within a moisture treatment scarification/compactions process of
on-site cohesive soils. Subgrade stabilization may be needed to develop a stable subgrade for paving.
If needed, stabilization could include incorporating at least 12 percent (by weight) Class C fly ash into
the upper 12 inches of subgrade.
Recommended pavement sections are provided below in Table V. If selected, Portland cement
concrete should be an exterior pavement design mix with a minimum 28-day compressive strength
of 4,000 psi and should be air entrained. Hot bituminous pavement should consist of S-75 or SX-75
with performance graded PG 58-28 binder, compacted to be within the range of 92 to 96% of
maximum theoretical specific gravity (Rice). In areas subject to heavier truck loads or truck turning
movements, (including trash truck routes and load/unload areas) consideration should be given to
use of Portland cement concrete for the pavements. The recommended pavement sections are
minimums and periodic maintenance should be expected.
Table V - Recommended Minimum Pavement Sections
Heavy Duty Areas
18-kip EDLA
18-kip ESAL’s
Reliability
Resilient Modulus
PSI Loss
15
109,500
85%
3562 psi
2.0
Design Structure Number 3.00
(A) Composite
Hot Bituminous Pavement
Aggregate Base
(Design Structural Number)
5"
8"
(3.08)
(B) Composite with Fly Ash Treated Subgrade
Hot Bituminous Pavement
Aggregate Base
Fly Ash Treated Subgrade
(Design Structure Number)
4"
6"
12"
(3.02)
(C) PCC (Non-reinforced) 6"
The collection and diversion of surface drainage away from paved areas is critical to the satisfactory
performance of the pavement. Drainage design should provide for the removal of water from paved
areas in order to reduce the potential for wetting of the subgrade soils.
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Other Considerations
Positive drainage should be developed away from the structure with a minimum slope of 1-inch per
foot for the first 10-feet away from the improvements in landscape areas. Flatter slopes could be
used in hardscapes areas although positive drainage should be maintained. Care should be taken in
planning of landscaping adjacent to the building, parking and drive areas to avoid features which
would pond water adjacent to the pavement, foundations or stemwalls. Placement of plants which
require irrigation systems or could result in fluctuations of the moisture content of the subgrade
material should be avoided adjacent to site improvements.
Excavations into the on-site soils may encounter a variety of conditions. Excavations into the on-
site clays above the water table can be expected to stand on relatively steep temporary slopes during
construction. However, if excavations extend near or below the water table, caving soils may 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.
Depending upon the depth of any lower level construction, a shoring plan will be necessary to
protect the adjacent sidewall slopes. The project design team should use the subsurface information
provided herein to properly design a mechanism for shoring protection. EEC is available to provide
supplemental design criteria or details such as but not limited to secant piles or piers, soldier piers,
or a tie-back/bracing concept.
GENERAL COMMENTS
The analysis and recommendations presented in this report are based upon the data obtained from
the soil borings performed at the indicated locations and from any other information discussed in this
report. This report does not reflect any variations, which may occur between borings or across the
site. The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until construction. If
variations appear evident, it will be necessary to re-evaluate the recommendations of this report.
It is recommended that the geotechnical engineer be retained to review the plans and specifications
so comments can be made regarding the interpretation and implementation of our geotechnical
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recommendations in the design and specifications. It is further recommended that the geotechnical
engineer be retained for testing and observations during earthwork phases to help determine that the
design requirements are fulfilled. Site-specific explorations should be completed to develop site-
specific recommendations for each of the site buildings.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use for Core Spaces for specific application to the
project discussed and has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical
engineering practices. No warranty, express or implied, is made. In the event that any changes in
the nature, design, or location of the project as outlined in this report are planned, the conclusions
and recommendations contained in this report shall not be considered valid unless the changes are
reviewed and the conclusions of this report are modified or verified in writing by the geotechnical
engineer.
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DRILLING AND EXPLORATION
DRILLING & SAMPLING SYMBOLS:
SS: Split Spoon ‐ 13/8" I.D., 2" O.D., unless otherwise noted PS: Piston Sample
ST: Thin‐Walled Tube ‐ 2" O.D., unless otherwise noted WS: Wash Sample
R: Ring Barrel Sampler ‐ 2.42" I.D., 3" O.D. unless otherwise noted
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 WB: Wash Bore
Standard "N" Penetration: 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 ground water. In low permeability soils, the accurate determination of ground water 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‐2488. Coarse Grained
Soils have move 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 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
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BEDROCK
DEGREE OF WEATHERING:
Slight Slight decomposition of parent material on
joints. May be color change.
Moderate Some decomposition and color change
throughout.
High Rock highly decomposed, may be extremely
broken.
Group
Symbol
Group Name
Cu≥4 and 1<Cc≤3
E
GW Well-graded gravel
F
Cu<4 and/or 1>Cc>3
E
GP Poorly-graded gravel
F
Fines classify as ML or MH GM Silty gravel
G,H
Fines Classify as CL or CH GC Clayey Gravel
F,G,H
Cu≥6 and 1<Cc≤3
E
SW Well-graded sand
I
Cu<6 and/or 1>Cc>3
E
SP Poorly-graded sand
I
Fines classify as ML or MH SM Silty sand
G,H,I
Fines classify as CL or CH SC Clayey sand
G,H,I
inorganic PI>7 and plots on or above "A" Line CL Lean clay
K,L,M
PI<4 or plots below "A" Line ML Silt
K,L,M
organic Liquid Limit - oven dried Organic clay
K,L,M,N
Liquid Limit - not dried Organic silt
K,L,M,O
inorganic PI plots on or above "A" Line CH Fat clay
K,L,M
PI plots below "A" Line MH Elastic Silt
K,L,M
organic Liquid Limit - oven dried Organic clay
K,L,M,P
Liquid Limit - not dried Organic silt
K,L,M,O
Highly organic soils PT Peat
(D30)2
D10 x D60
GW-GM well graded gravel with silt NPI≥4 and plots on or above "A" line.
GW-GC well-graded gravel with clay OPI≤4 or plots below "A" line.
GP-GM poorly-graded gravel with silt PPI plots on or above "A" line.
GP-GC poorly-graded gravel with clay QPI plots below "A" line.
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
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IIf soil contains >15% gravel, add "with gravel" to
group name
JIf Atterberg limits plots shaded area, soil is a CL-
ML, Silty clay
Unified Soil Classification System
1
2
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
Boring Location Diagram
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth Street Development - Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project Number: 1162060
September 2016
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Approximate Boring
Locations
1
Legend
Site Photos
(Photos taken in approximate
location, in direction of arrow)
WEST ELIZABETH DEVELOPMENT
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162060
SEPTEMBER 2016
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
Existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - Approx. 5 Inches _ _
Existing Aggregate Base Course (ABC) - Approx. 4 Inches 1
Apparent Fill Material; Sandy Lean Clay w/ Gravel _ _
slightly cohesive subgrade, brown, moist, medium stiff 2
_ _
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) 3
brown _ _
very stiff 4
with calcareous deposits _ _
CS 5 8 6000 24.2 100.3 41 25 68.7 600 psf 0.1%
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
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9
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SS 10 14 2000 14.2
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11
_ _
12
_ _
SANDSTONE / SILTSTONE / CLAYSTONE 13
brown / grey / rust _ _
weathered, moderately hard to hard 14
_ _ % @ 1000 psf
*bedrock classified as SANDY LEAN CLAY CS 15 50 9000+ 14.6 120.9 35 21 56.3 5000 psf 1.6%
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16
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17
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18
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19
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SS 20 50/7" 9000+ 14.1
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21
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22
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23
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24
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CS 25 50/5" 9000+ 10.1 126.4
Continued on Sheet 2 of 2 _ _
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A-LIMITS SWELL
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
Continued from Sheet 1 of 2 26
_ _
SANDSTONE / SILTSTONE / CLAYSTONE 27
brown / grey / rust _ _
moderately hard to hard 28
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29
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SS 30 50/6.5" 9000+ 13.9
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32
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33
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34
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35
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36
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37
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38
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39
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40
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41
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42
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43
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44
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45
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46
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48
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50
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N/A
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
Existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - Approx. 5 Inches _ _
Existing Aggregate Base Course (ABC) - Approx. 4 Inches 1
Apparent Fill Material; Sandy Lean Clay w/ Gravel _ _
slightly cohesive subgrade, brown, moist, medium stiff 2
_ _
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) CS 3 7 4000 19.0 108.9
dark brown _ _
stiff 4
with calcareous deposits _ _
SS 5 8 4500 24.0
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
_ _
9
*intermittent CLAYEY SAND with Gravel Lens _ _
CS 10 30 2000 18.0 116.4 28 14 39.3 <500 psf None
_ _
11
SANDSTONE / SILTSTONE / CLAYSTONE _ _
brown / grey / rust 12
weathered, moderately hard to hard _ _
13
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14
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SS 15 50 7000 16.5
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16
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17
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18
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19
_ _ % @ 1000 psf
*bedrock classified as SANDY LEAN CLAY CS 20 50/6" 9000+ 13.2 124.2 32 16 54.6 3000 psf 1.1%
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21
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22
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23
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24
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SS 25 50/7" 6000 14.6
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.5' _ _
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DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
Existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - Approx. 5 Inches _ _
Existing Aggregate Base Course (ABC) - Approx. 4 Inches 1
Apparent Fill Material; Sandy Lean Clay w/ Gravel _ _
slightly cohesive subgrade, brown, moist, medium stiff 2
_ _
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) 3
dark brown _ _
stiff 4
with calcareous deposits _ _
CS 5 8 4000 20.7 103.6 800 psf 0.3%
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
_ _
9
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*intermittent CLAYEY SAND with Gravel Lens SS 10 27 1000 26.1
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11
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12
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SANDSTONE / SILTSTONE / CLAYSTONE 13
brown / grey / rust _ _
weathered, moderately hard to hard 14
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CS 15 50 9000+ 15.8
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16
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17
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18
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19
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SS 20 50/6" 9000+ 12.7
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21
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22
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23
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24
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SS 25 50/4" 900+ 9.5 130.1
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.5' _ _
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DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
Existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - Approx. 5 Inches _ _
Existing Aggregate Base Course (ABC) - Approx. 4 Inches 1
Apparent Fill Material; Sandy Lean Clay w/ Gravel _ _
slightly cohesive subgrade, brown, moist, medium stiff 2
_ _
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) CS 3 10 4000 23.6 100.8
dark brown _ _
stiff 4
with traces of gravel _ _
SS 5 7 3000 17.1
_ _
6
brown / red _ _
with sand & gravel seams 7
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8
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9
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CS 10 10 2000 18.7 111.7 <500 psf None
_ _
11
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12
SANDSTONE / SILTSTONE / CLAYSTONE _ _
brown / grey / rust 13
weathered, moderately hard to hard _ _
14
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SS 15 50/7" 7000 14.5
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16
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17
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18
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19
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CS 20 50/6" 9000+ 14.2 122.7
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21
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22
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23
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24
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SS 25 50/7" 9000+ 17.6
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DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
Existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) - Approx. 5 Inches _ _
Existing Aggregate Base Course (ABC) - Approx. 4 Inches 1
Apparent Fill Material; Sandy Lean Clay w/ Gravel _ _
slightly cohesive subgrade, brown, moist, medium stiff 2
_ _
LEAN to FAT CLAY (CH / CL) 3
dark brown _ _
stiff 4
with calcareous deposits _ _
CS 5 9 4000 27.2 98.2 49 32 89.9 1100 psf 0.5%
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
_ _
9
_ _
*intermittent CLAYEY SAND with Gravel Lens SS 10 18 1000 12.3
_ _
11
_ _
12
_ _
SANDSTONE / SILTSTONE / CLAYSTONE 13
brown / grey / rust _ _
weathered, moderately hard to hard 14
_ _
CS 15 50/6.5" 9000+ 9.7 127.4
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16
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17
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18
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19
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SS 20 50/5" 8000 13.7
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21
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22
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23
_ _
24
*bedrock classified as SANDY LEAN CLAY _ _ % @ 1000 psf
CS 25 50/5" 9000+ 12.3 127.3 32 17 54.4 5200 psf 2.4%
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.0' _ _
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Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 24.2% Dry Density: 105.5 pcf Ending Moisture: 23.8%
Swell Pressure: 600 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.1%
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 41 Plasticity Index: 25 % Passing #200: 68.7%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 14.6% Dry Density: 117.4 pcf Ending Moisture: 15.9%
Swell Pressure: 5000 psf % Swell @ 1000: 1.6%
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 3, Depth 14'
Liquid Limit: 35 Plasticity Index: 21 % Passing #200: 56.3%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown / Grey / Rust Sandstone / Siltstone / Claystone
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 18.0% Dry Density: 103.2 pcf Ending Moisture: 19.4%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf % Swell @ 500: None
Sample Location: Boring 2, Sample 3, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: 28 Plasticity Index: 14 % Passing #200: 39.3%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Clayey Sand with Gravel (SC)
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 13.2% Dry Density: 125 pcf Ending Moisture: 14.6%
Swell Pressure: 3000 psf % Swell @ 1000: 1.1%
Sample Location: Boring 2, Sample 5, Depth 19'
Liquid Limit: 32 Plasticity Index: 16 % Passing #200: 54.6%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Sandstone / Siltstone / Claystone Bedrock
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 20.7% Dry Density: 107.7 pcf Ending Moisture: 24.4%
Swell Pressure: 800 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.3%
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: - - Plasticity Index: - - % Passing #200: - -
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 18.7% Dry Density: 114.8 pcf Ending Moisture: 18.7%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf % Swell @ 500: None
Sample Location: Boring 4, Sample 3, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: - - Plasticity Index: - - % Passing #200: - -
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 27.2% Dry Density: 99.1 pcf Ending Moisture: 26.9%
Swell Pressure: 1100 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.5%
Sample Location: Boring 5, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 49 Plasticity Index: 32 % Passing #200: 89.9%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Dark Brown Lean to Fat Clay (CH/CL)
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
1415 - 1427 West Elizabeth St
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162060
September 2016
Beginning Moisture: 12.3% Dry Density: 121.8 pcf Ending Moisture: 14.4%
Swell Pressure: 5200 psf % Swell @ 1000: 2.4%
Sample Location: Boring 5, Sample 5, Depth 24'
Liquid Limit: 32 Plasticity Index: 17 % Passing #200: 54.4%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown / Grey / Rust Sandstone / Siltstone / Claystone
-10.0
-8.0
-6.0
-4.0
-2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
0.01 0.1 1 10
Percent Movement
Load (TSF)
Consolidatio Swell
Water Added
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 9/7/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 9/7/2016 WHILE DRILLING 6.5'
1415 - 1427 WEST ELIZABETH ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162060 LOG OF BORING B-5 SEPTEMBER 2016
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 9/7/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 9/7/2016 WHILE DRILLING 9.5'
1415 - 1427 WEST ELIZABETH ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162060 LOG OF BORING B-4 SEPTEMBER 2016
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 9/7/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 9/7/2016 WHILE DRILLING 7'
1415 - 1427 WEST ELIZABETH ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162060 LOG OF BORING B-3 SEPTEMBER 2016
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 9/7/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 9/7/2016 WHILE DRILLING 8.5'
1415 - 1427 WEST ELIZABETH ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162060 LOG OF BORING B-2 SEPTEMBER 2016
9/7/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE
SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 9/7/2016 WHILE DRILLING 11'
1415 - 1427 WEST ELIZABETH ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162060 LOG OF BORING B-1 SEPTEMBER 2016
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 9/7/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 9/7/2016 WHILE DRILLING 11'
1415 - 1427 WEST ELIZABETH ST
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162060 LOG OF BORING B-1 SEPTEMBER 2016
Soil Classification
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Tests
Sands 50% or more
coarse fraction
passes No. 4 sieve
Fine-Grained Soils
50% or more passes
the No. 200 sieve
<0.75 OL
Gravels with Fines
more than 12%
fines
Clean Sands Less
than 5% fines
Sands with Fines
more than 12%
fines
Clean Gravels Less
than 5% fines
Gravels more than
50% of coarse
fraction retained on
No. 4 sieve
Coarse - Grained Soils
more than 50%
retained on No. 200
sieve
CGravels with 5 to 12% fines required dual symbols:
Kif soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add "with sand"
or "with gravel", whichever is predominant.
<0.75 OH
Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor
ABased on the material passing the 3-in. (75-mm)
sieve
ECu=D60/D10 Cc=
HIf fines are organic, add "with organic fines" to
group name
LIf soil contains ≥ 30% plus No. 200 predominantly sand,
add "sandy" to group name.
MIf soil contains ≥30% plus No. 200 predominantly gravel,
add "gravelly" to group name.
DSands with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols:
BIf field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or
both, add "with cobbles or boulders, or both" to
group name. FIf soil contains ≥15% sand, add "with sand" to
GIf fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-
CM, or SC-SM.
Silts and Clays
Liquid Limit less
than 50
Silts and Clays
Liquid Limit 50 or
more
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI)
LIQUID LIMIT (LL)
ML OR OL
MH OR OH
For Classification of fine-grained soils and
fine-grained fraction of coarse-grained
soils.
Equation of "A"-line
Horizontal at PI=4 to LL=25.5
then PI-0.73 (LL-20)
Equation of "U"-line
Vertical at LL=16 to PI-7,
then PI=0.9 (LL-8)
CL-ML
HARDNESS AND DEGREE OF CEMENTATION:
Limestone and Dolomite:
Hard Difficult to scratch with knife.
Moderately Can be scratched easily with knife.
Hard Cannot be scratched with fingernail.
Soft Can be scratched with fingernail.
Shale, Siltstone and Claystone:
Hard Can be scratched easily with knife, cannot be
scratched with fingernail.
Moderately Can be scratched with fingernail.
Hard
Soft Can be easily dented but not molded with
fingers.
Sandstone and Conglomerate:
Well Capable of scratching a knife blade.
Cemented
Cemented Can be scratched with knife.
Poorly Can be broken apart easily with fingers.
Cemented