HomeMy WebLinkAboutMONTAVA - PHASE G & IRRIGATION POND - BDR210013 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - GEOTECHNICAL (SOILS) REPORT (2)PRELIMINARY SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
40-ACRE DEVELOPMENT
NORTH OF EAST LCR 50 AND EAST OF TURNBERRY ROAD
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1172058B
Prepared for:
HF2M Colorado
430 N College Ave. Suite 410
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Attn: Mr. Max Moss (max@hf2m.com)
Prepared by:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
4396 Greenfield Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
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August 17, 2018
HF2M Colorado
430 N College Ave. Suite 410
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Attn: Mr. Max Moss (max@hf2m.com)
Re: Preliminary Subsurface Exploration Report
40-Acre Development
North of East LCR 50 and East of Turnberry Road
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1172058B
Mr. Moss:
Enclosed, herewith, are the results of the preliminary subsurface exploration completed by Earth
Engineering Consultants, LLC personnel for the referenced project. A total of five (5)
preliminary soil borings were drilled on August 7, 2018, at the approximate locations as
indicated on the enclosed Boring Location Diagram included with this report. The borings were
extended to depths of approximately 30 to 40 feet below existing site grades. Individual boring
logs, including groundwater observations, depth to bedrock, and results of laboratory testing are
included as a part of the attached report. This exploration was completed in general accordance
with our proposal dated June 29, 2018.
In summary, the subsurface soils encountered in the preliminary test borings generally consisted
of cohesive lean clay with varying amounts of sand subsoils. Some zones of clayey sand were
encountered in a few of the borings. The lean clay subsoils were generally stiff to very stiff,
exhibited low to moderate plasticity and low to moderate swell potential at current moisture and
density conditions. The lean clay subsoils were underlain by sand/gravel soils in boring B-3 and
B-5 at depths of approximately 34 to 39 feet and extended to the depths explored of
approximately 30 to 40 feet in the remaining borings. The sands/gravels extended to the depths
explored, approximately 40 feet below the ground surface. Bedrock was not encountered to
maximum depths explored, approximately 40 feet. Groundwater was observed in the
preliminary test borings at depths ranging from approximately 24 to 29 feet below existing site
grades at the time of drilling and 24 hours after drilling.
PRELIMINARY SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
40-ACRE DEVELOPMENT
NORTH OF EAST LCR 50 AND EAST OF TURNBERRY ROAD
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1172058B
August 17, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The preliminary subsurface exploration for the proposed 40-acre development parcel located
northeast of East Larimer County Road (LCR) 50 and Turnberry Road in Fort Collins, Colorado has
been completed. A total of five (5) preliminary soil borings were drilled on August 7, 2018, at the
approximate locations as indicated on the enclosed Boring Location Diagram included with this
report. The five (5) preliminary soil borings were advanced to depths of approximately 30 to 40 feet
below existing site grades across the proposed development property to obtain information on
existing subsurface conditions. Individual boring logs and site diagrams indicating the approximate
boring locations are included with this report.
The 40-acre development property is located northeast of East Larimer County Road (LCR) 50 and
Turnberry Road in Fort Collins, Colorado. As we understand, the property will be developed for a
potential Poudre School District Facility, including associated pavement and utility infrastructure.
Foundation loads for the proposed structures are anticipated to be light to moderate with continuous
wall loads less than 4 kips per lineal foot and individual column loads less than 250 kips. Floor
loads are expected to be light. We anticipate maximum cuts and fills on the order of 5 feet (+/-) will
be completed to develop the site grades. Overall site development will include construction of
associated pavements designed in general accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS) Pavement Design Criteria.
The purpose of this report is to describe the subsurface conditions encountered in the preliminary
borings, analyze and evaluate the test data and provide preliminary geotechnical recommendations
concerning site development including foundations, floor slabs, pavement sections and the
possibility for an area underdrain system to support basement construction.
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EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
The boring locations were established in the field by a representative of Earth Engineering
Consultants, LLC (EEC) by pacing and estimating angles from identifiable site features in areas
accessible to our drilling equipment without disrupting to on-going farming activities. Those
locations 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 provided with this
report.
The borings were performed using either a truck-mounted CME-55 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 by means of a 140-pound hammer falling a distance of 30 inches. The number of
blows required to advance the 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 undisturbed
samples are obtained in brass liners. All samples obtained in the field were sealed and returned to the
laboratory for further examination, classification and testing.
Laboratory moisture content tests were performed on each of the recovered samples. In addition,
selected samples were tested for fines content and plasticity by washed sieve analysis and Atterberg
limits tests. Swell/consolidation tests were completed on selected samples to evaluate the subgrade
materials’ tendency to change volume with variation in moisture content and load. The quantity of
water soluble sulfates was determined on select samples to evaluate the risk of sulfate attack on site
concrete. Results of the outlined tests are indicated on the attached boring logs and summary sheets.
As a 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,
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based on the sample's texture and plasticity. The estimated group symbol for the Unified Soil
Classification System is shown on the boring logs and a brief description of that classification
system is included with this report.
SITE AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The 40-acre development property is located northeast of East Larimer County Road (LCR) 50 and
Turnberry Road in Fort Collins, Colorado. The project site is generally undeveloped farmland with
an existing residential development to the west of the parcel. Surface water drainage across the site
is generally to the south and to the east. Estimated relief across the site from northwest to southeast
is approximately 15 to 20 feet (±).
An EEC field engineer was on-site during drilling to direct the drilling activities and evaluate the
subsurface materials encountered. Field descriptions of the materials encountered were based on
visual and tactual observation of disturbed samples and auger cuttings. The boring logs included
with this report may contain modifications to the field logs based on results of laboratory testing and
engineering evaluation. Based on results of field and laboratory evaluation, subsurface conditions
can be generalized as follows.
Sparse vegetation and topsoil were encountered at the surface of each boring. The topsoil and/or
agricultural/vegetation layers were underlain by lean clay with varying amounts of sand subsoils.
Some zones of clayey sand were encountered in a few of the borings. The lean clay subsoils were
generally stiff to very stiff, exhibited low to moderate plasticity and low to moderate swell potential
at current moisture and density conditions. The lean clay subsoils were underlain by sand/gravel
soils in boring B-3 and B-5 at depths of approximately 34 to 39 feet and extended to the depths
explored of approximately 30 to 40 feet in the remaining borings. The sands/gravels extended to the
depths explored, approximately 40 feet below the ground surface. Bedrock was not encountered to
maximum depths of exploration, approximately 40 feet.
The stratification boundaries indicated on the boring logs represent the approximate locations of
changes in soil and rock types; in-situ, the transition of materials may be gradual and indistinct.
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GROUNDWATER OBSERVATIONS
Observations were made while drilling and approximately 24 hours after the completion of drilling
to detect the presence and level of groundwater. Groundwater was observed in the preliminary test
borings at depths ranging from approximately 24 to 29 feet below existing site grades. The borings
were backfilled after the 24-hour measurements, and therefore subsequent groundwater
measurements were not made. A diagram outlining approximate areas with relatively shallow
groundwater measurements has been provided along with a groundwater contour map, (please refer
to Figure Nos. 2 and 3), included in the appendix of this report. Groundwater measurements
provided with this report are indicative of groundwater levels at the locations and at the time the
borings/groundwater measurements were completed. In general, the groundwater piezometric flow
is in the south direction.
Fluctuations in ground water levels and in the location and amount of perched water may occur over
time depending on variations in hydrologic conditions, irrigation activities on surrounding properties
and other conditions not apparent at the time of this report.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Swell/Consolidation Test Results
Swell/consolidation testing is performed to evaluate the swell or collapse potential of soil or bedrock to
assist in determining/evaluating foundation, floor slab and/or pavement design criteria. In the
swell/consolidation test, relatively undisturbed samples obtained directly from the California barrel
sampler are placed in a laboratory apparatus and inundated with water under a pre-established load.
The swell-index is the resulting amount of swell or collapse under the initial loading condition
expressed as a percent of the sample’s initial thickness. After the inundation period, additional
incremental loads are applied to evaluate swell pressure and/or consolidation.
As a part of our laboratory testing, we conducted five (5) swell/consolidation tests on samples of the
overburden cohesive subsoils at varying depths. The swell index values for the samples analyzed
revealed low to moderate swell characteristics of approximately (+) 0.7 to (+) 5.3% for the
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overburden lean clays pre-loaded at 150 psf and 500 psf. Table 1 summarized the swell-
consolidation laboratory tests.
Table I – Swell Consolidation Test Results
Boring
No.
Depth,
ft. Material Type
Swell Consolidation Test Results
In-Situ
Moisture
Content,
%
Dry
Density,
(pcf)
Inundation
Pressure,
(psf)
Swell Index, %
(+/-)
1 2 Lean Clay with Sand (CL) 8.2 113.3 150 (+) 5.3
1 9 Lean Clay with Sand (CL) 15.7 115.7 500 (+) 1.3
2 4 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 13.3 116.3 500 (+) 0.7
4 4 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 7.8 109.6 500 (+) 2.4
5 2 Clayey Sand (SC) 9.2 109.6 150 (+) 3.9
The Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers (CAGE) uses the following information to
provide uniformity in terminology between geotechnical engineers to provide a relative correlation risk
performance to measured swell. “The representative percent swell values are not necessarily measured
values; rather, they are a judgment of the swell of the soil and/or bedrock profile likely to influence
slab performance.” Geotechnical engineers use this information to also evaluate the swell potential
risks for foundation performance based on the risk categories.
TABLE II: Recommended Representative Swell Potential Descriptions and Corresponding
Slab Performance Risk Categories
Slab Performance Risk Category Representative Percent Swell
(500 psf Surcharge)
Representative Percent Swell
(1000 psf Surcharge)
Low 0 to < 3 0 < 2
Moderate 3 to < 5 2 to < 4
High 5 to < 8 4 to < 6
Very High > 8 > 6
Based on the laboratory test results, the samples of overburden subsoils analyzed ranged from low to
moderate risk.
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Site Preparation
All existing vegetation and/or topsoil should be removed from beneath site fills, roadways or
building subgrade areas. Stripping depths should be expected to vary, depending, in part, on past
agricultural activities. In addition, any soft/loose native soils or any existing fill materials without
documentation of controlled fill placement should be removed from improvement and/or new fill
areas. Due to the moderate swell potential of the near surface lean clay soils we recommend a
minimum 2 feet of overexcavation and replacement below floor slabs, exterior flatwork, and
pavements.
After stripping and completing all cuts, any over excavation, and prior to placement of any fill, floor
slabs or pavements, we recommend the exposed soils be scarified to a minimum depth of 9 inches,
adjusted in moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the material's maximum dry density
as determined in accordance with ASTM Specification D698, the standard Proctor procedure. The
moisture content of the scarified materials should be adjusted to be within a range of 2% of
standard Proctor optimum moisture at the time of compaction.
In general, fill materials required to develop the building areas or site pavement subgrades should
consist of approved, low-volume change materials which are free from organic matter and debris.
The near surface lean clay soils or imported granular structural fill could be used as fill in these
areas. The claystone bedrock should not be used for fill in site improvement areas. We recommend
the fill soils be placed in loose lifts not to exceed 9 inches thick, adjusted in moisture content and
compacted to at least 95% of the material’s maximum dry density as determined in accordance with
the standard Proctor procedure. The moisture content of predominately clay soils should be adjusted
to be within the range of ± 2% of optimum moisture content at the time of placement. Granular soil
should be adjusted to a workable moisture content.
Care should be taken after preparation of the subgrades to avoid disturbing the subgrade materials.
Positive drainage should be developed away from structures and across and away from pavement
edges to avoid wetting of subgrade materials. Subgrade materials allowed to become wetted
subsequent to construction of the residences and/or pavements can result in unacceptable
performance of those improvements.
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Areas of greater fills, especially within the deeper utility alignments, may experience settlement.
Settlement on the order of 1-inch or more per each 10 feet of fill depth would be estimated. The rate
of settlement will be dependent on the type of fill material placed and construction methods.
Granular soils will consolidate essentially immediately upon placement of overlying loads.
Cohesive soils will consolidate at a slower rate. Preloading and/or surcharging the fill areas could be
considered to induce additional settlement in these areas prior to construction of improvements in or
on the fills. Unless positive steps are taken to pre-consolidate the fill materials, special care will be
needed for construction of improvements supported on or within these areas.
Foundation Systems – General Considerations
Conventional type spread footings bearing on native subsoils or engineered controlled fill material
were evaluated for use on the site; however final subsurface explorations should be performed after
building footprints and elevations have been better defined and actual design loads determined.
Depending on the expected building loads, alternative foundation systems could be considered and we
would be pleased to provide additional recommendations upon request.
Preliminary Spread Footing Foundation Recommendations
We anticipate use of conventional footing foundations could be considered for lightly to moderately
loaded structures at this site. We expect footing foundations would be supported either on the native
soils or on newly placed and compacted fills.
For design of footing foundations bearing on approved native subsoils or on properly placed and
compacted fill materials as outlined above, maximum net allowable total load soil bearing pressures
on the order of 1,500 to 2,500 psf could be considered depending upon the specific fill material
used. The net bearing pressure refers to the pressure at foundation bearing level in excess of the
minimum surrounding overburden pressure. Total load would include full dead and live loads.
Exterior foundations and foundations in unheated areas are typically located at least 30 inches below
adjacent exterior grade to provide frost protection. Formed continuous footings would have
minimum widths of 12 to 16 inches and isolated column foundations would have a minimum width
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of 24 to 30 inches. Trenched foundations could probably be used in the near surface soils. If used,
trenched foundations would have a minimum width of 12 inches and formed continuous foundations
a minimum width of 8 inches.
Care should be taken to avoid placement of structures partly on native soils and partly on newly
placed fill materials to avoid differential settlement.
Preliminary Floor Slab/Exterior Flatwork Subgrades
We recommend all existing vegetation/topsoil be removed from beneath the floor slab and exterior
flatwork areas as outlined in the section titled Site Preparation. Due to the moderate swell potential
of the near surface lean clay soils, an over excavation procedure should be considered below floor
slabs. The over excavation should be expected to extend to a minimum depth of 2 feet and should
extend 8 inches laterally for every 12 inches of depth. After stripping and completing all cuts and
any over excavation, and prior to placement of any flatwork concrete or fill, the exposed subgrades
should be scarified, adjusted in moisture content and compacted. If the subgrades become dry and
desiccated prior to floor slab construction, it may be necessary to rework the subgrades prior to floor
slab placement.
Preliminary Pavement Subgrades
The average swell index for the preliminary test borings is above the LCUASS pavement design
standard maximum value of 2%. Therefore, a swell mitigation plan consisting of a 2-foot over
excavation and replacement concept or fly ash treatment of the subgrades should be considered.
All existing vegetation and/or topsoil and any soft or loose materials should be removed from
pavement areas. After stripping, completing all cuts, and any over excavation, and prior to
placement of any fill or pavements, we recommend the exposed soils be scarified to a minimum
depth of 9 inches, adjusted in moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the material's
maximum dry density as determined in accordance with ASTM Specification D698, the standard
Proctor procedure. The moisture content of the scarified soils should be adjusted to be within the
range of 2% of standard Proctor optimum moisture.
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Fill materials required to develop the pavement subgrades should consist of approved, low-volume
change materials, free from organic matter and debris. The near surface lean clay and/or clayey sand
soils could be used for fill in these areas. We recommend those fill soils be placed in loose lifts not
to exceed 9 inches thick, adjusted in moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the
material's standard Proctor maximum dry density. Settlement in the fill areas should be expected as
previously outlined with possible mitigation including surcharging or preloading.
After completion of the pavement subgrades, care should be taken to prevent disturbance of those
materials prior to placement of the overlying pavements. Soils which are disturbed by construction
activities should be reworked in-place or, if necessary, removed and replaced prior to placement of
overlying fill or pavements.
Depending on final site grading and/or weather conditions at the time of pavement construction,
stabilization of a portion of the site pavement subgrades may be required to develop suitable
pavement subgrades. The site clayey soils could be subject to instability at higher moisture contents.
Stabilization could also be considered as part of the pavement design, although prior to finalizing
those sections, a stabilization mix design would be required.
Preliminary Site Pavements
Pavement sections are based on traffic volumes and subgrade strength characteristics. Based on the
observed subsoils, an R-value of 10 would be appropriate for design of the pavements supported on
the subgrade soils. Suggested preliminary pavement sections are provided below in Table II. Thicker
pavement sections may be required for roadways classified as major collectors. A final pavement
design thickness evaluation will be determined when a pavement design exploration is completed
(after subgrades are developed to ± 6 inches of design and wet utilities installed in the roadways).
The projected traffic may vary from the traffic assumed from the roadway classification based on a
site-specific traffic study.
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TABLE III – PRELIMINARY PAVEMENT SECTIONS
Light Duty Areas Heavy Duty Areas
18-kip EDLA
18-kip ESAL
Reliability
Resilient Modulus (Based on R-Value=10)
PSI Loss
7
51,100
75%
3562
2.5
15
109,500
80%
3562
2.2
Design Structure Number 2.47 2.88
Composite Section – Option A (assume Stable Subgrade)
Hot Mix Asphalt
Aggregate Base Course
Structure Number
4"
7"
(2.53)
5"
7"
(2.97)
Composite Section with Fly Ash Treated Subgrade
Hot Mix Asphalt
Aggregate Base Course
Fly Ash Treated Subgrade (assume half-credit)
Structure Number
3-1/2"
6"
12"
(2.80)
4"
6"
12"
(3.02)
PCC (Non-reinforced) – placed on a stable subgrade 5½" 6"
Asphalt surfacing should consist of grading S-75 or SX-75 hot bituminous pavement with PG 64-22
or PG 58-28 binder in accordance with Larimer County Urban Area Street Standard (LCUASS)
requirements. Aggregate base should be consistent with CDOT requirements for Class 5 or Class 6
aggregate base. A suggested specification for stabilization of the subgrades with class C fly ash is
included with this report.
As previously mentioned a final subgrade investigation and pavement design should be performed in
general accordance with the LCUASS Pavement Design Criteria prior to placement of any pavement
sections, to determine the required pavement section after design configurations, roadway utilities
have been installed and roadway have been prepared to “rough” subgrade elevations have been
completed.
Underground Utility Systems
All piping should be adequately bedded for proper load distribution. It is suggested that clean, graded
gravel compacted to 70 percent of Relative Density ASTM D4253 be used as bedding. Where utilities
are excavated below groundwater, temporary dewatering will be required during excavation, pipe
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placement and backfilling operations for proper construction. Utility trenches should be excavated on
safe and stable slopes in accordance with OSHA regulations as further discussed herein. Backfill
should consist of the on-site soils or approved imported materials. The pipe backfill should be
compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of Standard Proctor Density ASTM D698.
Water Soluble Sulfates – (SO4)
The water soluble sulfate (SO4) content of the on-site overburden subsoils, taken during our
subsurface exploration at random locations and intervals are provided below. Based on reported
sulfate content test results, the Class/severity of sulfate exposure for concrete in contact with the on-
site subsoils is provided in this report.
TABLE IV - Water Soluble Sulfate Test Results
Sample Location Description Soluble Sulfate Content
(mg/kg)
Soluble Sulfate Content
(%)
B-1, S-1, at 2’ Lean Clay with Sand (CL) 340 0.03
B-5, S-2, at 4’ Clayey Sand / Sandy Lean
Clay (SC / CL) 90 0.01
Based on the results as presented above, ACI 318, Section 4.2 indicates the site soils and underlying
bedrock have a low risk of sulfate attack on Portland cement concrete, therefore, ACI Class 0
requirements should be followed. Foundation concrete should be designed in accordance with the
provisions of the ACI Design Manual, Section 318, Chapter 4. These results are being compared to
the following table.
Other Considerations and Recommendations
Excavations into the on-site soils will encounter a variety of conditions. Excavations into the clays
can be expected to stand on relatively steep temporary slopes during construction. Groundwater
seepage should also be anticipated for utility excavations. Pumping from sumps may be utilized to
control water within the excavations. Well points may be required for significant groundwater flow,
or where excavations penetrate groundwater to a significant depth. The individual contractor(s)
should be made responsible for designing and constructing stable, temporary excavations as required
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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.
Positive drainage should be developed away from the structures and pavement areas with a
minimum slope of 1 inch per foot for the first 10 feet away from the improvements in landscape
areas. Care should be taken in planning of landscaping (if required) adjacent to the buildings to
avoid features which would pond water adjacent to the 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. Irrigation systems should not be
placed within 5 feet of the perimeter of the buildings and parking areas. Spray heads should be
designed not to spray water on or immediately adjacent to the structures or site pavements. Roof
drains should be designed to discharge at least 5 feet away from the structures and away from the
pavement areas.
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.
Site specific explorations will be necessary for the proposed site buildings.
It is recommended that the geotechnical engineer 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. It is further recommended that the geotechnical
engineer be retained for testing and observations during earthwork and foundation construction
phases to help determine that the design requirements are fulfilled.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of HF2M Colorado for specific application to the
project discussed and has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical
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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 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.
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
Group
Symbol
Group Name
Cu≥4 and 1<Cc≤3E GW Well-graded gravel F
Cu<4 and/or 1>Cc>3E 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≤3E SW Well-graded sand I
Cu<6 and/or 1>Cc>3E 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
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
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
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 110PLASTICITY 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
1
2
%1
%
%2
%
%
Boring Location Diagram
40-Acre Parcel, West of 800-acre mixed used Development for PSD
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project #: 1172058B Date: August 2018
Approximate Boring
Locations
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TURNBERRY ROAD AND ROAD 50 DEVELOPMENT
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1172058B
AUGUST 2018
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
DISKED FIELD _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
very stiff to stiff _ _% @ 150 psf
with calcareous deposits CS 3 18 9000+ 8.2 107.5 30 20 2400 psf 5.3%
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SS 5 15 9000 8.6
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CS 10 11 9000 15.7 110.8 32 19 76.5 2200 psf 1.3%
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LOG OF BORING B-1PROJECT NO: 1172058B AUGUST 2018
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 28'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
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
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LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) 27
light brown / red _ _
stiff 28
with gypsum crystals _ _
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CS 30 14 2000 18.4 108.8
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LOG OF BORING B-1 AUGUST 2018PROJECT NO: 1172058B
SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 28'
8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE
A-LIMITS SWELL
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
DISKED FIELD _ _
1
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) _ _
brown 2
stiff to very stiff _ _
with calcareous deposits 3
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4
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CS 5 12 9000+ 13.3 115.2 27 15 56.2 1300 psf 0.7%
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SS 10 8 8500 14.0
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SS 20 20 9000+ 16.6
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-2 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING None
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
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
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SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) 27
brown _ _
very stiff 28
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-2 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING None
8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE
A-LIMITS SWELL
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
DISKED FIELD _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
very stiff _ _
with calcareous deposits 3
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CS 5 17 9000+ 13.7 111.0 38 26 70.8
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SS 10 12 9000+ 16.8
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CS 15 14 6500 20.8 105.4
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CS 25 14 4000 18.7 110.7
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-3 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 24'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 8/8/2018 26.7'
FINISH DATE 8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
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
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LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) 27
brown / rust _ _
stiff 28
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SAND & GRAVEL (SP/GP) CS 35 14 -- 10.9 118.0
brown / red _ _
medium dense 36
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SS 40 17 -- 12.4
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-3 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 24'
8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV 8/8/2018 26.7'
FINISH DATE
A-LIMITS SWELL
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
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brown 2
very stiff to stff _ _
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CS 5 23 9000 7.8 107.1 1600 psf 2.4%
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SS 10 9 9000 11.1
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CS 15 13 9000 13.8 112.5
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SS 20 14 6000 16.7
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-4 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 29'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 8/8/2018 28.5'
FINISH DATE 8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
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
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SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) 27
brown _ _
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CS 35 13 1000 17.4 113.5
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SS 40 16 4000 19.4
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-4 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 29'
8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV 8/8/2018 28.5'
FINISH DATE
A-LIMITS SWELL
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
SPARSE VEGETATION / WEEDS _ _
1
CLAYEY SAND / SANDY LEAN CLAY (SC / CL) _ _
brown 2
medium dense / very stiff to stiff _ _% @ 150 psf
CS 3 17 9000+ 9.2 111.0 30 20 48.2 1200 psf 3.9%
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4
with calcareous deposits _ _
SS 5 12 9000+ 11.5
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CS 10 8 9000+ 11.3 112.3
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with gypsum crystals _ _
SS 15 11 4500 17.8
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CS 20 9 3500 20.1 106.9
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SS 25 15 6000 24.2
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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-5 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 29'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 8/8/2018 24.9'
FINISH DATE 8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
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
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brown, medium dense SS 40 11 -- 16.2
with trace clay zones _ _
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PROJECT NO: 1172058B LOG OF BORING B-5 AUGUST 2018
SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 8/7/2018 WHILE DRILLING 29'
8/7/2018 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV 8/8/2018 24.9'
FINISH DATE
A-LIMITS SWELL
N/A
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
40-Acre Parcel W of 800-Acre Mixed Use Development for PSD
Fort Collins, Colorado
1172058B
August 2018
Beginning Moisture: 8.2% Dry Density: 113.3 pcf Ending Moisture: 18.4%
Swell Pressure: 2400 psf % Swell @ 150: 5.3%
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 30 Plasticity Index: 20 % Passing #200: - -
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Lean Clay with Sand (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 10Percent MovementLoad (TSF)SwellConsolidatioWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
40-Acre Parcel W of 800-Acre Mixed Use Development for PSD
Fort Collins, Colorado
1172058B
August 2018
Beginning Moisture: 15.7% Dry Density: 115.7 pcf Ending Moisture: 17.8%
Swell Pressure: 2200 psf % Swell @ 500: 1.3%
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 3, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: 32 Plasticity Index: 19 % Passing #200: 76.5%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Lean Clay with Sand (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 10Percent MovementLoad (TSF)SwellConsolidatioWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
40-Acre Parcel W of 800-Acre Mixed Use Development for PSD
Fort Collins, Colorado
1172058B
August 2018
Beginning Moisture: 13.3% Dry Density: 116.3 pcf Ending Moisture: 17.8%
Swell Pressure: 1300 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.7%
Sample Location: Boring 2, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 27 Plasticity Index: 15 % Passing #200: 56.2%
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 10Percent MovementLoad (TSF)SwellConsolidatioWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
40-Acre Parcel W of 800-Acre Mixed Use Development for PSD
Fort Collins, Colorado
1172058B
August 2018
Beginning Moisture: 7.8% Dry Density: 109.6 pcf Ending Moisture: 19.7%
Swell Pressure: 1600 psf % Swell @ 500: 2.4%
Sample Location: Boring 4, 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 10Percent MovementLoad (TSF)SwellConsolidatioWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
40-Acre Parcel W of 800-Acre Mixed Use Development for PSD
Fort Collins, Colorado
1172058B
August 2018
Beginning Moisture: 9.2% Dry Density: 109.6 pcf Ending Moisture: 19.0%
Swell Pressure: 1200 psf % Swell @ 150: 3.9%
Sample Location: Boring 5, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 30 Plasticity Index: 20 % Passing #200: 48.2%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Clayey Sand (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 10Percent MovementLoad (TSF)SwellConsolidatioWater Added