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DOG PARK FACILITY AND RESTAURANT
1524 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1212053
Prepared for:
Sit & Stay, LLC
c/o VFLA
419 Canyon Avenue – Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Attn: Mr. Patrick Duncan (Prduncan@sitandstay.dog)
Prepared by:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
4396 Greenfield Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
4396 GREENFIELD DRIVE
W INDSOR, COLORADO 80550
(970) 545-3908 FAX (970) 663-0282
July 16, 2021
Sit & Stay, LLC
c/o VFLA
419 Canyon Avenue – Suite 200
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Attn: Mr. Patrick Duncan (Prduncan@sitandstay.dog)
Re: Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration Report
Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
1524 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1212053
Mr. Duncan:
Enclosed, herewith, are the results of the geotechnical subsurface exploration completed by Earth
Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) for the proposed Dog Park Facility and Restaurant and
associated on-site pavement improvements planned for construction in Fort Collins, Colorado.
For this exploration, EEC personnel advanced four (4) soil borings to depths of approximately 15
to 25 feet below present site grade at pre-selected locations within the various proposed building
footprints and associated on-site pavement improvements. This exploration was completed in
general accordance with our proposal dated May 26, 2021.
In summary, the subsurface conditions encountered beneath the surficial sparse vegetation
generally consisted of cohesive lean clay with sand soils extending to granular gravel/sand with
silt soils at depths of approximately 6 to 8 feet. The cohesive soils were generally dry and very
stiff near the surface and exhibited low to moderate swell potential at current moisture and
density conditions. Gravel/sand with silt soils were encountered below the cohesive soils and
extended to the depths explored at approximately 15 to 25 feet. Zones of cobbles were also
encountered at increased depths within the gravel/sand soils. The gravel/sand soils were
generally dry to moist nearing the groundwater table and medium dense to very dense.
Groundwater was observed at depths of approximately 6 to 11 feet below the ground surface.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the test borings, as well as the anticipated
maximum loading conditions, we believe the proposed slab-on-grade structures could be
supported on a spread footing foundation system bearing on a minimum 2-foot zone of
GEOTECHNICAL SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
DOG PARK FACILITY AND RESTAURANT
1524 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1212053
July 16, 2021
INTRODUCTION
The geotechnical subsurface exploration for the proposed Dog Park and Restaurant project planned
for construction at 1524 North College Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado has been completed. For
this exploration, Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) advanced four (4) soil borings to depths
of approximately 15 to 25 feet below present site grades at pre-selected locations within the various
building footprints and associated on-site pavement improvement areas. This exploration was
completed in general accordance with our proposal dated May 26, 2021.
We understand the proposed development consists of an approximate 16,000 square foot dog park
and restaurant facility with associated pavements. The proposed building is expected to be
constructed as slab-on-grade (no basement). Foundation loads for the new building are estimated to
be light with maximum continuous wall loads on the order of approximately 1 to 3 kips per linear
foot (KLF) and maximum column loads on the order of approximately 25 to 50 kips. Floor loads are
expected to be light. If actual loads exceed those assumed herein or if basement construction is
being considered for the site, we should be consulted to review and modify the recommendations
accordingly, if necessary. Adjacent to the building will be associated pavement areas to
accommodate the anticipated parking. Small grade changes, cuts and fills less than 5 feet, are
expected to develop site grades for the proposed development.
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, support of floor slabs and exterior flatwork, and design of pavements
for the proposed development.
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.
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The test borings were completed using 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 advanced
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
adverse reactions to 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 by an engineer 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 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 proposed development lot is located at 1524 North College Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The project site is undeveloped and appears to have been previously used as a staging area for
construction of nearby buildings and pavements. A small soil stockpile is situated on the southwest
portion of the site. The development lot is presently surfaced with topsoil and weeds/vegetation.
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The development location is relatively flat with approximately 2 to 4± feet of relief from northwest
to southeast. The interior roadways and lots adjacent to the development have previously been
developed, and evidence of surficial soil densification, potentially due to previous construction
activities were observed in the borings.
EEC field personnel were on site during drilling to evaluate the subsurface conditions encountered
and direct the drilling activities. Field logs prepared by EEC site personnel were based on visual and
tactual observation of disturbed samples and auger cuttings. The final boring logs included with this
report may contain modifications to the field logs based on results of laboratory testing and
evaluation. Based on results of the field borings and laboratory testing, subsurface conditions can be
generalized as follows.
The subsurface soils encountered beneath surficial sparse vegetation, generally consisted of cohesive
lean clay with sand soils extending to granular gravel/sand with silt soils at depths of approximately
5 to 8 feet. The cohesive soils were generally dry and very stiff near the surface and exhibited low to
moderate swell potential at current moisture and density conditions. Gravel/sand with silt soils were
encountered below the cohesive soils and extended to the depths explored at approximately 15 to 25
feet. Zones of larger cobbles were also encountered in the gravel/sand soils. The gravel/sand soils
were generally dry to moist nearing the groundwater table and medium dense to very dense.
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 and directly after, groundwater was
observed in the borings at depths of approximately 6 to 11 feet below the ground surface with
shallower groundwater generally encountered on the southwest side of the site. The borings were
backfilled upon completion of the drilling operations; therefore, 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
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 fluctuations in groundwater
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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 and perched water is
commonly observed in subgrade soils immediately above lower permeability bedrock.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Swell – Consolidation Test Results
The swell-consolidation test is performed to evaluate the swell or collapse potential of soils or bedrock
to help determine foundation, floor slab, and pavement design criteria. In this test, relatively intact
samples obtained directly from the California barrel sampler are placed in a laboratory apparatus and
inundated with water under a predetermined load. All inundated samples are monitored for swell and
consolidation. The swell-index is the resulting amount of swell or collapse after inundation, expressed
as a percent of the sample’s initial thickness. After the initial inundation period, additional incremental
loads are applied to evaluate the swell pressure and consolidation.
For this assessment, we conducted five (5) swell-consolidation tests on samples recovered from
various intervals/depths. The swell index values for the in-situ soil samples analyzed revealed low
to moderate swell characteristics as indicated on the attached swell test summaries. The (+) test
results indicate the soil materials swell potential characteristics while the (-) test results indicate the
soils materials collapse potential characteristics when inundated with water. The following table
summarizes the swell-consolidation laboratory test results for samples obtained during our field
explorations for the subject site.
Table I – Laboratory Swell-Consolidation Test Results
No of
Samples
Tested
Pre-Load /
Inundation
Pressure,
PSF
Description of Material
In-Situ Characteristics Range of Swell – Index
Test Results Range of Moisture
Contents, %
Range of Dry Densities,
PCF
Low End,
%
High
End, %
Low End,
PCF
High End,
PCF
Low End
(+/-) %
High
End, (+/-)
%
2 150 Lean Clay with Sand 14.0 14.7 116.7 118.6 (+) 2.4 (+) 4.7
3 500 Lean Clay with Sand 11.4 12.9 116.6 118.6 (+) 0.5 (+) 3.1
Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers (CAGE) uses the following information presented
below to provide uniformity in terminology between geotechnical engineers to provide a relative
correlation of performance risk to measured swell. “The representative percent swell values are not
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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 swell samples analyzed for this project at current moisture
contents and dry densities conditions were generally in the low to moderate range.
General Considerations
The overburden soils on this lot include approximately 5 to 8 feet of lean clay with sand soils
overlying gravel/sand soils. Low to moderate swell potential was exhibited by the near surface clay
samples; in our opinion this is likely due to the dry and very stiff conditions of the lean clay with
sand soils. In general, clay soils tend to swell when inundated with water when in-situ moisture
contents are less than -2% dry of optimum moisture content. Typical optimum moisture contents for
clay soils range from approximately 15 to 20%. The moisture contents observed in the top 5 feet of
the borings, were up to 9% less than the high end of that range. Additionally, the lean clay soils
appeared to be very stiff near surface. When moisture conditioned and re-compacted to near
optimum moisture and density conditions, the swell potential of clay soils can be significantly
reduced. The site preparation section of this report includes recommendations for an over
excavation moisture treatment, and re-compaction procedure to reduce the risk of movement for the
soils underlying the proposed site improvements. Although these methods reduce the overall risk of
potential movement, that risk cannot be completely eliminated.
Groundwater was observed at depths of 6 to 11 feet across the site. We suggest that floor slab
subgrade(s) be placed a minimum of 4 feet above the maximum anticipated rise in groundwater
levels. If final site grading consists of cuts extending floor slabs to less than 4 feet above the
maximum anticipated rise in groundwater, consideration could be given to designing and installing a
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perimeter drainage system or to elevating/raising the site grades to establish the minimum required
4-foot separation to the maximum anticipated rise in groundwater.
The drainage system should be constructed around the exterior perimeter of the foundation and
sloped at a minimum 1/8 inch per foot to a suitable outlet, such as a sump and pump system or
daylighted away from the building. The drainage system should consist of a properly sized
perforated pipe, embedded in free-draining gravel, placed in a trench at least 12 inches in width.
Gravel should extend a minimum of 3 inches beneath the bottom of the pipe, and at least 1 to 1-1/2
feet above the bottom of the foundation wall. The system should be underlain with a polyethylene
moisture barrier, sealed to the foundation walls, and extending at least to the edge of the backfill
zone. The gravel should be covered with drainage fabric prior to placement of foundation backfill.
Site Preparation
Prior to placement of any fill and/or improvements, we recommend any existing surficial topsoil,
undocumented fill materials, and any unsuitable materials be removed from the planned
development areas.
Due to the moderate swell potential of the on-site lean clay with sand soils and, we recommend a
minimum of 4 feet of over excavation below the building floor slab and a minimum 2 feet of over
excavation and replacement below all spread footings. We anticipate spread footings will be
constructed at a depth of approximately 3 feet below existing site grades. Therefore, the over
excavations below all spread footings should extend to approximately 5 feet below existing site
grades or 2 feet beneath all spread footings, whichever provides the greater over excavation depth.
The over excavation below pavements could be reduced to a minimum of 2 feet below the
pavements provided the owner accepts greater potential for movement of the pavement areas.
Consideration could also be given to fly ash or Portland cement treating the upper 12-inches of
pavement subgrades for swell mitigation. The over excavations should extend 8 inches beyond the
edges of the building for every 12 inches of over excavation depth.
Due to the shallower groundwater table if the over excavation below footings nears the groundwater
table and soft/compressible soils are encountered, consideration could be given to ground
modification of the subgrades prior to placement of the over excavation backfill soils. Ground
modification would consist of completing the 2 foot over excavation below spread footings as
described above. At the bottom of the 2-foot over excavation zone, to create a working platform and
stabilized zone below the fill materials, we recommend a minimum 6 to 8-inch zone of an
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interlocking coarse granular, fractured face 3 to 1½ inch minus aggregate material, such as recycled
concrete or equivalent be placed and incorporated/pushed into the soft subgrade soils to create a
stable platform. Fill materials placed above the stabilized zone should consist of structural fill in
these areas. In general, over excavations should not be extended all the way into the groundwater
table. If the proposed over excavations are expected to extend into groundwater, we should be
consulted to review the recommended over excavation depth and provide revised recommendations.
After stripping, completing all cuts, over excavation, 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 imported structural fill materials or moisture
conditioned site lean clay soils could be used as engineered/controlled fill material. Imported
structural fill materials should be graded similarly to CDOT Class 6 or 7 base course materials with
sufficient fines to prevent ponding of water in the fill. Care should be taken to prevent surface water
infiltration from impacting the fill materials as described herein.
We recommend all fill materials and foundation 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 granular
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 engineered/controlled fill material, care will
be needed to maintain the recommended moisture content prior to and during construction of
overlying improvements. The site cohesive lean clay soils should be used as exterior foundation
backfill to prevent surface water infiltration from reaching interior slab or foundation subgrades.
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
subgrade materials. Subgrade materials becoming wet subsequent to construction of the site
structure can result in unacceptable performance.
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Foundation Systems – General Considerations
The site appears suitable for the proposed construction based on the results of our field exploration and
our understanding of the proposed development plans. The following foundation systems were
evaluated for use on the site for the proposed building.
Spread footing foundations with a minimum 2-foot over excavation of the lean clay
overburden soils below spread footings and replacement with either an imported structural fill
material or approved on-site moisture conditioned engineered/controlled fill material
Other alternative foundation systems could be considered, and we would be pleased to provide
additional alternatives upon request.
Footing Foundations on Structural Fill
Based on the observed subsurface conditions encountered, in our opinion the proposed building could
be supported on spread footing foundations bearing on a minimum 2-foot zone of either imported
structural fill materials or moisture conditioned engineered/controlled fill materials, respectively. If
structural fill materials are used, special care should be given to site grading and placement of exterior
backfill to prevent the infiltration of water into the fill materials. If infiltration were to occur, a bathtub
effect could be created within the structural fill, if used, and/or the cohesive soils could be wetted,
causing heaving of the foundation subgrades. The over excavation and backfill procedure should be
completed as described in the section Site Preparation.
For design of footing foundations bearing on at least 2 feet of properly placed and compacted approved
moisture conditioned site soils or structural fill materials, we recommend using a net allowable total
load soil bearing pressure not to exceed 2,000 psf. Th e net bearing pressure refers to the pressure at
foundation bearing level in excess of the minimum surrounding overburden pressure. 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.
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.
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No unusual problems are anticipated in completing the excavations required for construction of the
footing foundations. Care should be taken during construction to thoroughly evaluate the bearing
soils prior to and during the fill placement to verify that the footing foundations are supported on
suitable strength materials.
Care should be taken during construction to avoid disturbing the foundation bearing materials.
Materials which are loosened or disturbed by the construction activities or materials which become
dry and desiccated or wet and softened should be removed and replaced prior to placement of
foundation concrete.
Lateral Earth Pressures
Portions of the new structure or site improvements which are constructed below grade may be
subject to lateral earth pressures. 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 structures. We recommend at-
rest pressures be used for design of structures where rotation of the walls is restrained, such as below
grade walls for a building. 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 Table III below. Equivalent fluid pressure is equal to the
coefficient times the appropriate soil unit weight. Those coefficient values are based on horizontal
backfill with backfill soils consisting of on-site essentially cohesive subsoils. For 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, 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. 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.
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Table III - Lateral Earth Pressures
Soil Type On-Site Overburden Cohesive Soils Imported Medium Dense Granular Material
Wet Unit Weight (psf) 125 135
Saturated Unit Weight (psf) 135 140
Friction Angle () – (assumed) 20° 35°
Active Pressure Coefficient 0.49 0.27
At-rest Pressure Coefficient 0.66 0.43
Passive Pressure Coefficient 2.04 3.69
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 would likely
include perimeter drain systems extending to sump areas or free outfall where reverse flow cannot
occur into the system. Where necessary, appropriate hydrostatic load values should be used for
design.
Seismic Site Classification
The site soil conditions consist of lean clay with sand soils underlain by gravel/sand soils. For those
site conditions, the International Building Code indicates a Seismic Site Classification of D.
Slab-On-Grade
In our opinion, the floor slabs could be supported on a zone of imported structural fill or controlled
engineered fill materials. The subgrades should be over excavated to a minimum depth of 4 feet below
existing grades or final slab grades, whichever provides the greater depth of over excavation, and
prepared as subsequently outlined in the Site Preparation section of this report. A modulus of
subgrade reaction of 100 pci or 200 pci could be used for design of the slab supported on moisture
conditioned on-site soils or imported structural fill material, respectively. A granular leveling course
could be used, if needed. Under slab vapor barrier should be used at the architect’s discretion.
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Additional 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.
A minimum 2-inch void space should be constructed above, or below non-bearing
partition walls placed on the floor slab. Special framing details should be provided at
door jambs and frames within partition walls to avoid potential distortion. Partition
walls should be isolated from suspended ceilings.
Interior trench backfill placed beneath slabs should be compacted in a similar manner
as previously described for imported structural 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.
Pavements
After stripping, removing apparent fill materials, and completing all cuts and prior to placement of
any fill, road base or pavements, we recommend a 2-foot over excavation below pavements and
replacement with engineered, moisture-controlled fill or imported structural fill as recommended in
the Site Preparation section of this report. As an alternative swell mitigation approach, or if
additional stabilization of the cohesive soils is required, consideration could be given to fly ash or
Portland cement treatment of the top 12 inches of pavement subgrades.
If fly ash treatment is selected, we recommend the addition of at least 13% Class C fly ash to the in-
place subgrade materials, based on dry weights. If cement treatment is selected, we suggest the
addition of at least 4% Portland cement to the in-place subgrade materials, based on dry weight. The
Class C fly ash and/or cement should be thoroughly blended with the in-place soils to a depth of 12
inches below the top of subgrade. The blended materials should be adjusted to be within ±2% of
standard Proctor optimum moisture and compacted to at least 95% of the materials maximum dry
density as determined in accordance with the standard Proctor procedure for stabilized materials
(ASTM Specification D558).
We expect the site pavements will include areas designated for light-duty automobile traffic as well
as some areas for heavier automobile and heavy-duty truck traffic. For design purposes, an assumed
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equivalent daily load axle (EDLA) rating of 7 is used in the light-duty pavement areas and an EDLA
of 15 is used in the heavy-duty pavement areas. An assumed R-Value of 10 is being used for the
pavement design, based off of the observed subsurface conditions and soil classification. Note that
Larimer County requires a minimum 5 inches of asphalt for minor collector roadways and a
minimum ABC thickness of 6 inches for all roadways.
Hot mix asphalt (HMA) underlain by aggregate base course or a non-reinforced concrete pavement
may be feasible options for the proposed on-site paved sections. HMA pavements may show rutting
and distress in areas of heavy truck traffic or in truck loading and turning areas. Concrete pavements
should be considered in those areas. Suggested pavement sections are provided in the table below.
The outlined pavement sections are minimums and thus, periodic maintenance should be expected.
Table IV - Minimum Pavement Thickness Recommendations
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 or Cement 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"
We recommend aggregate base be graded to meet a Class 5 or Class 6 aggregate base. Aggregate base
should be adjusted to a workable moisture content and compacted to achieve a minimum of 95% of
standard Proctor maximum dry density.
HMA should be graded to meet a S (75) or SX (75) with PG 58-28 or 64-22 binder. HMA should be
compacted to achieve 92 to 96% of the mix's theoretical maximum specific gravity (Rice Value).
Portland cement concrete should be an acceptable exterior pavement mix with a minimum 28-day
compressive strength of 4,500 psi and should be air entrained.
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The recommended pavement sections are minimums; thus, periodic maintenance should be expected.
Longitudinal and transverse joints should be provided as needed in concrete pavements for
expansion/contraction and isolation. The location and extent of joints should be based upon the final
pavement geometry. Sawed joints should be cut in accordance with ACI recommendations. All joints
should be sealed to prevent entry of foreign material and dowelled where necessary for load transfer.
Long-term pavement performance will be dependent upon several factors, including maintaining
subgrade moisture levels and providing for preventive maintenance. The following
recommendations should be considered the minimum:
The subgrade and the pavement surface should be adequately sloped to promote proper
surface drainage.
Install pavement drainage surrounding areas anticipated for frequent wetting (e.g., garden
centers, wash racks).
Install joint sealant and seal cracks immediately.
Seal all landscaped areas in, or adjacent to pavements to minimize or prevent moisture
migration to subgrade soils.
Place and compact low permeability backfill against the exterior side of curb and gutter, and
Placing curb, gutter, and/or sidewalk directly on approved proof rolled subgrade soils
without the use of base course materials.
If during or after placement of the initial lift of pavement, the area is observed to be yielding under
vehicle traffic or construction equipment, it is recommended that EEC be contacted for methods of
stabilization, or a change in the pavement section.
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 V - Water Soluble Sulfate Test Results
Sample Location Description % of Soil by Weight
B-2, S-2, at 4’ Lean Clay with Sand (CL) 0.16
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Based on the results as presented above, ACI 318, Section 4.2 indicates the site soils have a
moderate risk of sulfate attack on Portland cement concrete, therefore, ACI Class S2 requirements
should be followed for concrete placed in the overburden soils. Foundation concrete should be
designed in accordance with the provisions of the ACI Design Manual, Section 318, Chapter 4.
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 pavements, foundations, or stem walls. 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
lean clay soils can be expected to stand on relatively steep temporary slopes during construction
while excavations extending to the gravel/sand soils may experience caving/sloughing. 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.
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
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.
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This report has been prepared for the exclusive use for Sit & Stay, LLC and VFLA 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.
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
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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
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
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DOG PARK FACILITY AND RESTAURANT
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1212053
JUNE 2021
B-1B-2B-3B-41234Boring Location DiagramDog Park Facility and RestaurantFort Collins, ColoradoEEC Project #: 1212053 Date: June 2021EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLCASSro[imate BoringLocations1LegendSite PKotosPKotos taken in aSSro[imatelocation, in direction oI arroZ
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DAR
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
WEEDS / VEGETATION _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
very stiff _ _
with trace gravel CS 3 23 9000+ 10.5
_ _
4
_ _
CS 5 31 9000+ 12.8 122.3 34 16 76.4 3200 PSF 3.1%
_ _
6
_ _
GRAVEL/SAND with SILT (GP/SP - SM) 7
brown / gray / rust _ _
very dense 8
poorly graded _ _
with cobbles 9
_ _
SS 10 50/9" 2.9 6.8
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11
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12
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13
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14
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SS 15 50/10" 9.7
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 20' _ _
21
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22
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23
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LOG OF BORING B-1PROJECT NO: 1212053 JUNE 2021
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 6/23/2021 WHILE DRILLING 11'
FINISH DATE 6/23/2021 AFTER DRILLING 10'
A-LIMITS SWELL
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DAR
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
TOP SOIL & WEEDS _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
very stiff _ _% @ 150 PSF
CS 3 25 9000+ 14.0 118.8 34 16 72.2 3600 PSF 4.7%
_ _
4
_ _
CS 5 25 9000+ 11.7 116.6
_ _
6
GRAVEL/SAND with SILT (GP/SP - SM) _ _
brown / gray / rust 7
medium dense to very dense _ _
8
_ _
9
with cobbles _ _
SS 10 22 3.2
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11
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12
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13
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14
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SS 15 50/4" 3.1
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5' 16
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20
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21
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PROJECT NO: 1212053 LOG OF BORING B-2 JUNE 2021
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 6/23/2021 WHILE DRILLING 11'
FINISH DATE 6/23/2021 AFTER DRILLING 11'
A-LIMITS SWELL
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DAR
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
WEEDS / VEGETATION _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
very stiff _ _% @ 150 PSF
CS 3 18 9000+ 14.7 114.3 2800 PSF 2.4%
_ _
4
red _ _
CS 5 22 9000+ 11.8 118.3 28 12 77.8 900 PSF 0.5%
_ _
6
_ _
7
GRAVEL/SAND with SILT (GP/SP - SM) _ _
brown / gray / rust 8
very dense _ _
poorly graded 9
with cobbles _ _
SS 10 50/10" 5.4 10.4
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11
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12
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13
_ _
14
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SS 15 50/9" 7.2
_ _
16
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17
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18
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19
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20
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 20' _ _
21
_ _
22
_ _
23
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24
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25
_ _
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PROJECT NO: 1212053 LOG OF BORING B-3 JUNE 2021
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 6/23/2021 WHILE DRILLING 10'
FINISH DATE 6/23/2021 AFTER DRILLING 7.5'
A-LIMITS SWELL
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DAR
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
WEEDS / VEGETATION _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
very stiff _ _
CS 3 19 9000+ 15.1 115.4
_ _
4
_ _
CS 5 25 9000+ 12.9 3000 PSF 1.9%
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
_ _
GRAVEL/SAND with SILT (GP/SP - SM) 9
brown / gray / rust _ _
very dense SS 10 50/6" 20.1
with cobbles _ _
11
_ _
12
_ _
13
_ _
14
_ _
SS 15 50/3" 9.5
_ _
16
_ _
17
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18
sand lense _ _
19
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SS 20 50/4" 17.0
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25' _ _
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PROJECT NO: 1212053 LOG OF BORING B-4 JUNE 2021
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 6/23/2021 WHILE DRILLING 8'
FINISH DATE 6/23/2021 AFTER DRILLING 6'
A-LIMITS SWELL
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
Fort Collins, Colorado
1212053
July 2021
Beginning Moisture: 12.8% Dry Density: 116.6 pcf Ending Moisture: 17.6%
Swell Pressure: 3200 psf % Swell @ 500: 3.1%
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 2, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 34 Plasticity Index: 16 % Passing #200: 76.4%
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)SwellConsolidationWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
Fort Collins, Colorado
1212053
July 2021
Beginning Moisture: 14.0% Dry Density: 118.6 pcf Ending Moisture: 19.0%
Swell Pressure: 3600 psf % Swell @ 150: 4.7%
Sample Location: Boring 2, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 34 Plasticity Index: 16 % Passing #200: 72.2%
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)SwellConsolidationWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
Fort Collins, Colorado
1212053
July 2021
Beginning Moisture: 14.7% Dry Density: 116.7 pcf Ending Moisture: 15.5%
Swell Pressure: 2800 psf % Swell @ 150: 2.4%
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: - - Plasticity Index: - - % 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)SwellConsolidationWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
Fort Collins, Colorado
1212053
July 2021
Beginning Moisture: 11.4% Dry Density: 117.8 pcf Ending Moisture: 17.4%
Swell Pressure: 900 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.5%
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 2, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 28 Plasticity Index: 12 % Passing #200: 77.8%
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Red 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)SwellConsolidationWater Added
Project:
Location:
Project #:
Date:
Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
Fort Collins, Colorado
1212053
July 2021
Beginning Moisture: 12.9% Dry Density: 118.6 pcf Ending Moisture: 14.2%
Swell Pressure: 3000 psf % Swell @ 500: 1.9%
Sample Location: Boring 4, Sample 2, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: - - Plasticity Index: - - % 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)SwellConsolidationWater Added
2 1/2" (63 mm)
2" (50 mm)
1 1/2" (37.5 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3/4" (19 mm)
1/2" (12.5 mm)
3/8" (9.5 mm)
No. 4 (4.75 mm)
No. 8 (2.36 mm)
No. 10 (2 mm)
No. 16 (1.18 mm)
No. 30 (0.6 mm)
No. 40 (0.425 mm)
No. 50 (0.3 mm)
No. 100 (0.15 mm)
No. 200 (0.075 mm)
Project: Dog Park Facility and Restaurant
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Sample ID: B-1, S-3, at 9'
Sample Desc.: Poorly Graded Gravel / Sand with Silt (GP / SP - SM)
Date: July 2021
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SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 11 & T 27 / ASTM C 117 & C 136)
100
Sieve Size Percent Passing
100
100
89
86
71
63
51
43
12
6.8
41
35
27
22
18
0.81 0.12Fine65.71 0.64D30D10CuCCJuly 202137.50 8.19 4.41Dog Park Facility and RestaurantFort Collins, Colorado1212053B-1, S-3, at 9'D100D60D50EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLCSummary of Washed Sieve Analysis Tests (ASTM C117 & C136)Date:Project:Location:Project No:Sample ID:CobbleSilt or ClayGravelCoarse FineSandCoarse Medium6"5"4"3"2.5"2"1.5"1"3/4"1/2"3/8"No. 4No. 8No. 10No. 16No. 30No. 40No. 50No. 100No. 20001020304050607080901000.010.11101001000Finer by Weight (%)Grain Size (mm)Standard Sieve Size
2 1/2" (63 mm)
2" (50 mm)
1 1/2" (37.5 mm)
1" (25 mm)
3/4" (19 mm)
1/2" (12.5 mm)
3/8" (9.5 mm)
No. 4 (4.75 mm)
No. 8 (2.36 mm)
No. 10 (2 mm)
No. 16 (1.18 mm)
No. 30 (0.6 mm)
No. 40 (0.425 mm)
No. 50 (0.3 mm)
No. 100 (0.15 mm)
No. 200 (0.075 mm)
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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Sample ID: B-3, S-3, at 9'
Sample Desc.: Poorly Graded Gravel / Sand with Silt (GP / SP - SM)
Date: July 2021
66
57
49
15
10.4
48
42
34
28
22
100
100
89
75
71
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Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 11 & T 27 / ASTM C 117 & C 136)
100
Sieve Size Percent Passing
EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLCSummary of Washed Sieve Analysis Tests (ASTM C117 & C136)Date:Project:Location:Sample ID:Sample Desc.:CobbleSilt or ClayGravelCoarse FineSandCoarse MediumJuly 2021Dog Park Facility and RestaurantFort Collins, ColoradoB-3, S-3, at 9'Poorly Graded Gravel / Sand with Silt (GP / SP - SM)D100D60D50FineD30D10CuCC6"5"4"3"2.5"2"1.5"1"3/4"1/2"3/8"No. 4No. 8No. 10No. 16No. 30No. 40No. 50No. 100No. 20001020304050607080901000.010.11101001000Finer by Weight (%)Grain Size (mm)Standard Sieve Size