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TW Beck Architects
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Attn: Mr. Thomas W. Beck (thomas@twbeckarchitects.com)
Re: Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration Report – Addendum No. 1
Proposed Salud Family Health of Fort Collins
1830 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1162045
Mr. Beck:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) performed a subsurface exploration on May 19, 2016,
which consisted of drilling/completing six (6) soil borings within the proposed improvement areas to
depths of approximately 15 to 30 feet below existing site grades for the proposed building
renovations and site improvements at 1830 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins. For further information
and findings thereof, please refer our “Subsurface Exploration Report” (GEO-Report 2016) dated
June 9, 2016, EEC Project No. 1162045. We understand the proposed site improvements planned in
2016 have not yet been performed and at this time, the same site improvements are currently in the
design and development stages. The current plans have been submitted for review and approval and
one of the review comments indicated an updated “soils” report would be required unless the
geotechnical engineer of record (GEOR) can provide a letter indicating the existing report is still
valid. Included herein are our comments/opinions for the use of the GEO-Report 2016 for the
current development improvements.
The original GEO-Report 2016 provided conventional spread footing foundation recommendations
for the proposed additions, and conventional spread footings and/or drilled pier recommendation for
the proposed bridge structure building foundations, along with project-specific pavement
recommendation for the planned on-site improvements. Since completion of the GEO-Report 2016,
we understand that no disturbance to the existing terrain or grade changes, (i.e., no excavations
and/or fill placement activities) have taken place; therefore, the subsoils encountered in 2016 have
remained unchanged. In our opinion, the recommendations provided in our GEO-Report 2016 are
still valid and this report can be used/relied upon for the current plan design concept.
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SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
PROPOSED SALUD FAMILY HEALTH OF FORT COLLINS
1830 LAPORTE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162045
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TW Beck Architects
170 South St. Vrain Avenue
P.O. Box 57
Estes Park, Colorado 80517
Attn: Mr. Thomas W. Beck (thomas@twbeckarchitects.com)
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Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
4396 Greenfield Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
June 9, 2016
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Re: Geotechnical Subsurface Explorarion Report
Proposed Salud Family Health of Fort Collins
1830 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1162045
Mr. Beck:
Enclosed, herewith, are the results of the geotechnical subsurface exploration completed by Earth
Engineering Consultants, LLC personnel for proposed building renovations and site improvements at
1830 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins. For this exploration, six (6) soil borings were completed in
proposed improvement areas to depths of approximately 15 to 30 feet below existing site grades.
Results of those test borings and geotechnical recommendations based on the developed data are
provided with the enclosed report. This exploration was completed in general accordance with our
proposal dated May 3, 2016.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions
concerning the enclosed report, or if we can be of further service to you in any other way, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
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Principal Engineer
4396 GREENFIELD DRIVE
WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550
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GEOTECHNICAL SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
PROPOSED SALUD FAMILY HEALTH OF FORT COLLINS
1830 LAPORTE AVENUE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162045
June 9, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The subsurface exploration for the proposed building renovations and site improvements for the
Salud Family Health of Fort Collins facility at 1830 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, has
been completed. As a part of that exploration, six (6) soil borings were completed in the vicinity of
proposed building and site improvements to develop information on existing subsurface conditions.
Those borings were extended to depths of approximately 15 to 30 feet below existing site grades.
Individual boring logs and a diagram indicating the approximate boring locations are provided with
this report. This exploration was completed in general accordance with our proposal dated May 3,
2016.
We understand this project involves building renovations and site improvements to the existing
facility at 1830 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins. Specifics concerning the building renovations were
not available at the time of this report; however, it is anticipated lightly loaded footing foundations
may be required for a portion of those renovations. The existing structure is a single story, slab-on-
grade (non-basement) building. Site improvements will include construction of a detention pond,
(please refer to our test boring location diagram in the vicinity of boring B-1) development of paved
drive and parking areas (Boring Nos. 2, 3 and 4) and a new bridge and/or culvert structure spanning
the Larimer County No. 2 Canal to provide property access (Boring Nos 5 and 6). We expect small
grade changes will be required to develop the proposed site improvements.
The purpose of this report is to describe the subsurface conditions encountered in the borings,
analyze and evaluate the test data and provide geotechnical recommendations concerning design and
construction of lightly loaded foundations, support of floor slabs and flatwork, support of site
pavements, development of the site detention pond and support of the proposed ditch crossing
structure.
EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
The boring locations were established in the field by Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC)
personnel by pacing and estimating angles from identifiable site features. The approximate locations
of the test borings are indicated on the attached boring location diagram. The locations of the test
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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 our field exploration are included
with this report.
The test borings were completed using a truck mounted, CME-55 drill rig equipped with hydraulic
head employed in drilling and sampling operations. The boreholes were advanced using 4-inch
nominal diameter continuous flight augers and 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 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. In addition, the
unconfined strength of appropriate samples was estimated using a calibrated hand penetrometer.
Atterberg limits and washed sieve analysis tests were completed on selected samples to evaluate the
quantity and plasticity of fines in the subgrades. Swell/consolidation tests were completed on
selected samples to evaluate the potential for the subgrade and foundation bearing materials to
change volume with variation in moisture content and load. Selected samples of near surface soils
were also tested to determine quantities of water soluble sulfates to evaluate the potential for sulfate
attack on site concrete. Results of the outlined tests are indicated on the attached boring logs and
summary sheets.
As part of the testing program, all samples were examined in the laboratory and classified in general
accordance with the attached General Notes and the Unified Soil Classification System, based on the
soils’ 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.
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SITE SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
An EEC field engineer was on-site during drilling operations to evaluate the subsurface conditions
encountered and direct the drilling activities. Field logs developed 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 boring and laboratory testing,
subsurface conditions can be generalized as follows.
Sparse vegetation and topsoil were generally encountered at the surface of the boring locations
except in boring B-4 where approximately 3 inches of gravel surfacing was encountered. The
topsoil/vegetation and/or gravel surfacing were underlain by brown sandy lean clay. A portion of
the near surface materials appeared to be fill soils. The cohesive overburden soils extended to
depths of approximately 7 feet in the proposed detention pond area, to depths of approximately 9 to
11 feet in the immediate vicinity of the existing structure, and to depths on the order of 12½ to 14½
feet at the proposed bridge location. Those soils were underlain by sands and gravels with varying
amounts of silt and clay. The sands and gravels extended to the bottom of boring B-3 at a depth of
approximately 15 feet and to depths of approximately 12½ to 22 feet at the other boring locations.
The sand and gravel deposits were underlain by brown and grey siltstone, sandstone, claystone
bedrock. The bedrock at those locations extended to the bottom of the borings at depths of
approximately 15 to 30 feet.
The near surface cohesive soils were generally loose or soft to stiff with particularly soft soils
observed in boring B-2. The underlying sands and gravels were generally medium dense to dense
with the underlying claystone bedrock being moderately hard. The overburden lean clay showed
low potential to swell with increased moisture content at current moisture and density conditions.
The underlying claystone bedrock showed moderate swell potential.
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 CONDITIONS
Observations were made while drilling and after completion of the borings to detect the presence and
depth to hydrostatic groundwater. Free water was observed in the borings at depths ranging from
approximately 8 to 16 feet below current ground surface. The water level measurements are
indicated in the upper right hand corner of the boring logs. The boreholes were backfilled upon
completion so that longer term observations of groundwater levels were not obtained.
Fluctuations in groundwater levels can occur over time depending on variations in hydrologic
conditions and other conditions not apparent at the time of this report. Monitoring in cased borings
sealed from the influence of surface infiltration would be required to more accurately evaluate
groundwater levels and fluctuations in those groundwater levels over time.
Zones of perched and/or trapped water may be present at times in the subsurface soils. The location
and amount of perched/trapped water is dependent upon several factors including hydrologic
conditions, type of site development, irrigation demands on or adjacent of this site and seasonal and
weather conditions. The observations provided in this report represent groundwater conditions at the
time of the field exploration and may not be indicative of other times or other locations.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Swell / Consolidation Test Results
The swell/consolidation test is performed to evaluate the swell or collapse potential of soils 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. The swell-index is the resulting amount of swell or collapse
after the initial inundation period 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/or
consolidation response.
As a part of our laboratory testing, we conducted six (6) swell/consolidation tests on samples of the
overburden cohesive soils and underlying bedrock. The swell index values for the samples analyzed
revealed low swell characteristics in the cohesive overburden soils and moderate swell for the
underlying bedrock. Results of the laboratory swell tests are indicated on the attached boring logs and
are shown on the enclosed summary sheets.
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Building Foundations
We expect any new foundations for building improvements will be lightly loaded with continuous
wall loads less than 2 kips per lineal foot and column loads less than 50 kips. Based on materials
observed in the nearby test borings, we anticipate the building foundations could be supported on
conventional footings. Care will be necessary to see that footing foundations are supported on
suitable strength native soils consisting of either stiff to very stiff sandy lean clays or underlying
medium dense essentially granular to granular soils. For design of footing foundations bearing on
suitable strength native soils, we recommend using a net allowable total load soil bearing pressure
not to exceed 1,500 psf. The 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.
Close evaluation of foundation bearing materials will be required during construction to see that
those footings are supported on suitable strength native soils. Soft soils were observed in boring B-2
at the time of drilling. If soft or loose zones are observed in the subgrade soils at foundation bearing
level, extension of the foundation bearing below the soft or loose materials or removal and
replacement of those materials with appropriate fill soils would be required. The suitability of the
site subgrade materials can best be evaluated in “foundation-excavation/open-hole” observations
during construction.
Any exterior foundations or foundations in unheated areas should be located a minimum 30 inches
below adjacent exterior grade to provide frost protection. We recommend formed continuous
footings have a minimum width of 16 inches and isolated column foundations have a minimum
width of 30 inches. Trenched foundations or grade beam foundations should not be used in the
building areas to allow for close observation of the foundation bearing strata.
No unusual problems are anticipated in completing the excavations required for construction of new
footing foundations. Care should be taken during construction to avoid disturbing the foundation
bearing materials. Soils 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.
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We anticipate settlement of footing foundations designed and constructed as outlined above would
be less than 1-inch. Differential settlement between new footings and the existing structure may
approach total settlement of the new footing foundations. Steps should be taken to accommodate
anticipated differential settlement between the existing building and the new foundations.
Bridge Foundation Systems – General Considerations
We expect the proposed bridge will be a single span bridge designed to accommodate low volume
vehicular traffic. The following foundation systems were evaluated for use for the proposed bridge
structure.
Based on the subsoils observed at the test boring locations, (i.e., borings B-5 and B-6, we
believe the structure could be supported on conventional type spread footings bearing on a
zone of approved, placed and compacted imported structural fill material.
As an alternative to an over-excavation and replacement method, and depending upon the
seepage/liner characteristics of the existing canal, consideration could also be given to
supporting the bridge structure on a straight shaft drilled pier foundation system extending
into the underlying bedrock formation.
Foundation – Conventional Type Spread Footing System
Based on materials encountered in the borings completed near the proposed bridge, it is our opinion
the proposed structure could be supported on conventional footing foundations either extending to
the medium dense granular soils at depths ranging from approximately 12½ to 14½ feet below
existing site grades or on granular structural fill materials extending to the underlying medium dense
native granular materials. For design of footing foundations bearing on natural, medium dense
granular soils or suitable placed fill materials we recommend using a net allowable total load soil
bearing pressure not to exceed 3,000 psf. The net bearing pressure refers to pressure at foundation
bearing level in excess of the minimum surrounding overburden pressure. Total load should include
full dead and live loads.
For bridge foundations supported on granular structural fill, we recommend all in-place lean clay
soils be removed down to the natural granular materials. Overexcavation should extend 8 inches
beyond the footing foundations laterally in all directions for each 12 inches of fill to be placed below
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foundation bearing level. The fill materials to develop foundation bearing should consist of
approved granular structural fill materials similar to CDOT Class 5, Class 6 or Class 7 structural fill.
The fill materials should be placed in loose lifts not to exceed 9 inches thick, adjusted in moisture
content to a workable moisture and compacted to at least 98% of standard Proctor maximum dry
density.
No unusual problems are anticipated in completing excavations required for construction of the
footing foundations. Footing foundations will extend to near groundwater levels as observed at the
time of the test borings. Care should be taken to avoid disturbing the bearing soils; soils which
become loosened or disturbed by the construction activities should be removed and replaced prior to
placement of overlying fill materials or a foundation concrete. Care should be taken to evaluate
groundwater level prior to excavating for the footing foundations to evaluate the necessity of site
dewatering for the construction activities.
All foundations should bear on uniform type soils, (i.e., the entire foundation system should bear on
the native granular subsoils or on a zone of imported structural fill material as described herein) to
reduce the potential for differential movement of dissimilar soil types. Close evaluation of the
foundation bearing strata materials will be necessary during the construction phase.
Reinforced concrete dead-man foundations, cast-in excavations against undisturbed subsoils could
be used for resistance to uplift. Footing or dead-man foundations may be designed using the cone
method. The equation for determining the ultimate uplift capacity as a function of footing or dead-
man foundation dimension, foundation depth, and soil weight is presented below:
Tu = 0.6 x D2 x (B + L) + W
Where: Tu = Ultimate uplift capacity (lbs)
= Unit weight of soil (lbs/ft3)*
D = Depth to base of footing/dead-man foundation below final grade (ft.)
B = Width of footing/dead-man foundation (ft.)
L = Length of footing/dead-man foundation (ft.)
W = Weight of footing/dead-man + weight of soil directly over the top of
the footing/block (lbs)
*A unit weight () of 120 pcf is recommended for soil (either undisturbed
or compacted backfill) at this site.
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The design uplift resistance should be calculated by dividing the ultimate resistance obtained from
the equation above by an appropriate factor of safety. A factor of safety of at least 2 is
recommended for live uplift loads in the analysis.
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. If unacceptable materials are encountered at the time of construction, it may be
necessary to extend the footings to suitable strength soils or over-excavate unacceptable materials
and replace those soils with approved fill materials. Those conditions can best be evaluated in open
excavations at the time of construction.
Based on the consistency of the subgrade soils observed at the boring locations, we anticipate the
long term settlement of footing foundation designed and constructed outlined above would be less
than 1 inch.
Foundation System – Drilled Piers
Alternative deep foundations extending to bear within the underlying granular soils or on the
weathered claystone/siltstone/sandstone bedrock could be considered. Micro piles or helical piers
could be considered along with drilled pier foundations. Use of drilled pier foundations will require
temporary casing to prevent influx of soil or groundwater in the boreholes during construction.
For the proposed Salud bridge structure, consideration could also be given to supporting the canal
crossing structure on straight shaft drilled piers/caissons extending into the underlying bedrock
formation. Particular attention will be required in the construction of drilled piers due to the presence
of groundwater as well as possible large particle sized cobbles within the granular zone above the
bedrock. Bedrock was encountered at an approximate depths of 17-1/2 to 22 feet below existing site
grades in borings B-5 and B-6.
For axial compression loads, the drilled piers could be designed using a maximum end bearing pressure
of 30,000 pounds per square foot (psf), along with a skin-friction of 3,000 psf for the portion of the pier
extended into the underlying firm and/or harder bedrock formation. Straight shaft piers should be
drilled a minimum of 10-feet into competent or harder bedrock.
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To satisfy forces in the horizontal direction, piers may be designed for lateral loads using a modulus of
75 tons per cubic foot (tcf) for native granular materials or engineered/structural fill material, and 400
tcf in bedrock for a pier diameter of 12 inches. The coefficient of subgrade reaction for varying pier
diameters is as follows:
Table I - Coefficient of Subgrade Reaction (tons/ft3)
Pier Diameter (inches) Engineered Fill or Granular Soils Bedrock
18 50 267
24 38 200
30 30 160
36 25 133
When the lateral capacity of drilled piers is evaluated by the L-Pile (COM 624) computer program, we
recommend that internally generated load-deformation (P-Y) curves be used. The following
parameters may be used for the design of laterally loaded piers, using the L-Pile (COM 624) computer
program:
Table II - L-Pile Design Parameters – Pelican Lakes Golf Course Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Structure
Parameters Native Granular Soils
or Structural Fill
On-Site Slightly
Cohesive Subsoils Bedrock
Unit Weight of Soil (pcf) 130(1) 115(1) 125(1)
Cohesion (psf) 0 200 5000
Angle of Internal Friction () (degrees) 35 28 25
Strain Corresponding to ½ Max. Principal Stress Difference 50 --- 0.02 0.015
*Notes: 1) Reduce by 64 PCF below the water table
Drilling caissons to design depth should be possible with conventional heavy-duty single flight power
augers equipped with rock teeth on the majority of the site. However, areas of well-cemented,
intermittent sandstone lenses within the claystone /sandstone bedrock formation may be encountered
throughout the site at various depths where specialized drilling equipment and/or rock excavating
equipment may be required. Excavation penetrating the well-cemented claystone/ sandstone bedrock
may require the use of specialized heavy-duty equipment, together with rock augers and/or core
barrels. Consideration should be given to obtaining a unit price for difficult caisson excavation in the
contract documents for the project.
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Due to the depth of groundwater as well as the coarse granular soils with intermittent cobbles at
increased depths within the proposed canal crossing/bridge alignment, maintaining open shafts should
not be expected without stabilizing measures. Groundwater was encountered at an approximate depth
of 11-1/2 to 16 feet below site grades; therefore, we expect temporary casing will be required to
adequately/properly drill and clean piers prior to concrete placement. Groundwater should be removed
from each pier hole prior to concrete placement. Pier concrete should be placed immediately after
completion of drilling and cleaning.
A maximum 3-inch depth of groundwater is acceptable in each pier prior to concrete placement. If pier
concrete cannot be placed in dry conditions, a tremie should be used for concrete placement. Due to
potential sloughing and raveling, foundation concrete quantities may exceed calculated geometric
volumes. Pier concrete with slump in the range of 6 to 8 inches is recommended. Casing used for pier
construction should be withdrawn in a slow continuous manner maintaining a sufficient head of
concrete to prevent infiltration of water or the creation of voids in pier concrete.
Foundation excavations should be continuously observed by the geotechnical engineer. A
representative of the geotechnical engineer should inspect the bearing surface and pier configuration.
If the soil conditions encountered differ from those presented in this report, supplemental
recommendations may be required.
Lateral Earth Pressures
Below grade structures including bridge abutment walls and wing walls, or site retaining walls will
be subject to unbalanced lateral earth pressures. Active lateral earth pressures could be used for
design of structures where some movement of the structures anticipated such as retaining walls or
bridge wing walls. The total deflection of structures for design with active earth pressure is
estimated to be on the order of one half of one percent of the height of the down slope side of the
structure. We recommend at-rest pressures be used for design of structures where rotation of the
walls is restrained such as the bridge abutments. Passive pressures and friction between the footing
and bearing soils could be used for design of resistance to movement of abutment and/or 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
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coefficient times the appropriate soil unit weight. As appropriate, buoyant weights and hydrostatic
pressure should be considered. The coefficient values are based on horizontal backfill with backfill
soils consisting of essentially granular material with a friction angle of 35 degrees or greater or low
volume change cohesive soils with a friction angle of at least 28 degrees. For the at-rest and active
pressures, slopes down 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 down 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.
TABLE III - Lateral Earth Pressures
Soil Type On-Site Cohesive Soils Imported Granular Fill Material
Wet Unit Weight 120 135
Saturated Unit Weight 130 140
Friction Angle () 28° 35°
Active Pressure Coefficient 0.36 0.27
At-rest Pressure Coefficient 0.53 0.42
Passive Pressure Coefficient 2.77 3.70
Surcharge loads or point loads placed in the backfill can also create additional loads on below grade
walls. Those situations should be designed on an individual basis.
The outlined values do not include factors of safety nor allowances for hydrostatic. Care should be
taken to develop appropriate drainage systems behind below grade walls to eliminate the potential
for hydrostatic loads developing on those walls. The drainage system would likely include a
perimeter drain system 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.
Site Subgrade Preparation
The near surface subgrade soils observed at the site consist of low to moderate plasticity lean clay
with varying amounts of sand. Those soils showed low potential for volume change with variation
in moisture content at current moisture and density conditions. However, the cohesive subgrade
soils can show instability at higher moisture contents and may show swell potential when
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excessively dry. Although the in-place site soils could be used for subgrade support of floor slabs,
flatwork and pavements, stabilization of the subgrades with the addition of Class C fly ash may be
required to provide stable subgrades for placement of the overlying pavement sections. Stabilization
of the subgrade would generally not be required in interior floor slab areas although excessively wet
and unstable soils may require removal and replacement to develop suitable subgrades for placement
of the interior floor slabs.
Any existing vegetation and/or topsoil should be removed from beneath the proposed exterior
flatwork and pavements. In addition, any existing unsuitable fill materials or structural elements
should be removed from all of the subgrade areas. After stripping and completing all cuts and prior
to placement of any fill, flatwork or pavements, we recommend the exposed subgrades be scarified
to a minimum depth of 9 inches, adjusted in 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. The moisture content of the scarified soils should be adjusted to be
within ±2% of standard Proctor optimum moisture content at the time of compaction. Scarification
and compaction of the subgrades below existing interior floor slab areas would not be required
although care should be taken to evaluate suitability of the interior subgrade materials prior to
placement of overlying fills and/or floor slabs.
Any fill materials required to develop the subgrades should consist of approved, low-volume change
materials which are free from organic matter and debris. If granular structural import materials are
used, those soils should contain sufficient fines to prevent ponding of water in the fill materials. In
our opinion, the site sandy lean clay soils observed in the test borings could be used for fill to
develop the flatwork and pavement subgrades. Fill materials should be placed in loose lifts not to
exceed 9 inches thick and, adjusted in moisture content and compacted as outlined for the scarified
soils.
Care should be taken after preparation of the subgrades to avoid disturbing the subgrade materials.
The site cohesive materials may be subject to instability in strength loss when wetted. Positive
drainage should be developed from the subgrade areas to avoid wetting of bearing and/or subgrade
materials. Stabilization of the cohesive materials may be required if instability is noted prior to
placement of the overlying pavement section. Subgrade materials allowed to become saturated
subsequent to construction of the site improvements can result in unacceptable performance.
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Seismic Conditions
Site subgrade materials consist of overburden soils to depths of approximately 22 feet or greater
overlying moderately hard bedrock. We recommend using an IBC site classification of D for
structural design for the site structure.
Water Soluble Sulfates (SO4)
The water soluble sulfate (SO4) testing of the on-site overburden and bedrock materials taken during
our subsurface exploration at varying depths are provided in Table IV below.
Table IV- Water Soluble Sulfate Test Results
Sample Location Description Soluble Sulfate Content
(mg/kg)
Soluble Sulfate
Content (%)
B-2, @ 4' Brown Sandy Lean Clay 240 0.02
B-5 @ 29' Brown/Grey Claystone/Siltstone 290 0.03
B6 @ 19' Brown Sand and Gravel 50 <0.01
Based on the results as presented in the table above, ACI 318, Section 4.2 indicates the site
overburden soils and/or bedrock generally have a low risk of sulfate attack on Portland cement
concrete. Therefore, Class 0 (Type I/II) could be used for concrete on and below site grade within
the overburden soils and/or bedrock. Foundation concrete should be designed in accordance with
the provisions of the ACI Design Manual, Section 318, and Chapter 4. These results are being
compared to the following table.
Table V - Requirements to Protect Against Damage to Concrete by Sulfate Attack from External Sources of Sulfate
Severity of Sulfate
exposure
Water-soluble sulfate (SO4)
in dry soil, percent
Water-cement ratio,
maximum
Cementatious material
Requirements
Class 0 0.00 to 0.10% 0.45 Class 0
Class 1 0.11 to 0.20% 0.45 Class 1
Class 2 0.21 to 2.00% 0.45 Class 2
Class 3 2.01 of greater 0.45 Class 3
Site Pavements
We anticipate site pavements will be used by low volumes of relatively light vehicles including
automobiles and light trucks. Occasional heavier truck traffic may use the site pavements. We
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anticipate subgrade in the pavement areas will consist of the site sandy lean clays with potential
subgrade stabilization. Please note we are also including minimum pavement thicknesses associated
with proposed local/City of Fort Collins roadway alignment that eventually will connect LaPorte
Avenue and Maple Street, (please refer to the site diagrams included with this report). It should be
noted that typically a final pavement design geotechnical engineering report is prepared after all
roadway utilities have been installed and the roadway has been prepared to rough final subgrade
elevations in general accordance with the City of Fort Collins/LCUASS pavement design guidelines.
Recommended pavement sections based on the outlined traffic and subgrade conditions are
provided in Table VI below.
Table VI - RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PAVEMENT SECTIONS
Light Duty Heavy Duty Areas Local Roadway
18 kip EDLA
18 kip ESAL
Reliability
Resilient Modulus – (based on an R-Value of 10)
PSI Loss (Initial – Final Serviceability Index)
7
51,100
70%
3562
2.5
15
182,500
75%
3562
2.2
25
182,500
75
3562
2.2
Calculated Design Weighted Structural Number 2.49 2.80 3.03
Composite: Alternative A
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Grading S (75 PG 58-28)
Aggregate Base Course – CDOT Class 5 or 6
Actual Design Weighted Structural Number
4"
7"
(2.53)
4-1/2"
8"
(2.86)
5"
8"
(3.08)
Composite: Alternative B
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Grading S (75 PG 58-28))
Aggregate Base Course – CDOT Class 5 or 6
Fly Ash Treated Subgrade - (assume half-strength credit)
Design Structure Number
3-1/2"
6"
12"
(2.80)
3-1/2"
6"
12"
(2.80)
4"
7"
12"
(3.13)
PCC (Non-reinforced) 5" 6" 6-1/2
We recommend hot bituminous pavement used in the pavement area consist of a grading S 75 or SX
75 with performance graded (PG) 58/28 or 64/22 binder. Aggregate base course should consist of
Class 5 or Class 6 aggregate base course (ABC) consistent with Larimer County Urban Street
Standards. Portland cement concrete, is used, should consist of approve exterior pavement mix with
a minimum compressive strength of 4000 psi. Use of fiber mesh or woven wire could be considered
as a reduced control. Control joints should cut at appropriate intervals and at time frames in
accordance with ACI criteria.
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Positive drainage should be developed across and away from the pavement edges to avoid wetting of
the subgrades. Pavements allowed to become wetted subsequent to construction can result in
premature failure of the pavement section.
Site Detention Pond Area
Subgrade materials observed in the area of the proposed detention pond consist of sandy lean clay
soils to a depth of approximately 7 feet underlain by sands and gravels. The overburden cohesive
soils would have relatively low permeabilities with the underlying granular soils showing generally
higher permeabilities. Groundwater levels in the area of the detention pond were observed at a depth
of approximately 8 feet.
For this project, we conducted two (2) soil percolation tests, one within the upper cohesive subsoils
and the second within the lower granular subsoils in the vicinity of Boring B-1. Soil percolation
testing within the proposed detention pond area conducted for a period of approximately 90 minutes
after an initial “24-hour soaking period”, resulted in percolations rates from ground surface to
approximately 4 to 5 feet below existing site grades on the order of 80 minutes/inch and
approximately 20 minutes/inch within the granular subsoils; however, groundwater was measured at
a depth of about 8 feet below site which may be influencing the infiltration rates with depth. The soil
percolation rates are presented on the Log of Boring for B-1.
If necessary, scarification and compaction or placement of a compacted zone of the site cohesive
soils could be considered to reduce infiltration from the detention pond area. Greater infiltration
rates could be developed extending the pond to the underlying sands and gravels. Care should be
taken to establish appropriate base elevations considering groundwater levels in this area.
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.
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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 and foundation construction
phases to help determine that the design requirements are fulfilled.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of TW Beck Architects 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 90 100 110
PL
A
S
T
I
C
I
T
Y
I
N
D
E
X
(
P
I
)
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
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
B-6
Figure 1: Boring Location Diagram
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Legend
Site Photos
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2
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
B-6
Figure 2: Boring Location Diagram
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SALUD - FORT COLLINS
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162045
MAY 2016
DATE:
RIG TYPE: CME55
FOREMAN: DG
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DD -200
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWS/FT) (PSF) (%) (PCF) LL PI (%) PRESSURE % @ 500 PSF
TOPSOIL & VEGETATION _ _
1
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) _ _
brown 2
medium stiff to stiff _ _
3
_ _
4
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CS 5 8 5500 18.4 107.9 30 14 69.0
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6
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7
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GRAVEL (GP) 8
brown, dense _ _
9
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SS 10 40 1000 10.2 NL NP 14.8
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11
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12
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13
CLAYSTONE / SILTSTONE _ _
brown / grey / rust, moderately hard to hard 14
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SS 15 50 8000 16.0
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5' 16
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LOG OF BORING B-1PROJECT NO: 1162045 JUNE 2016
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 8'
FINISH DATE 5/19/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
Soil Percolation /
Infiltration Rate from
approximately 1.0' to 4.0' =
80 minutes / inch
Soil Percolation /
Infiltration Rate from
approximately 8.0' to 11.0'
= 20 minutes / inch
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
TOPSOIL & VEGETATION _ _
1
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL) _ _
brown 2
soft to medium stiff _ _
CS 3 5 4000 19.3 104.3 35 21 70.5 <500 psf None
_ _
4
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SS 5 2 1500 21.2
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6
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7
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8
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9
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CLAYEY SAND & GRAVEL (SC/GP) CS 10 19 -- 4.8 113.7
brown, medium dense _ _
11
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12
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13
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14
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CLAYSTONE / SILTSTONE SS 15 50 7500 17.0
brown / grey / rust, moderately hard to hard _ _
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5' 16
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SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 10.5'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 5/19/2016 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
TOPSOIL & VEGETATION _ _
1
FILL MATERIAL: Sandy Lean Clay with Gravel _ _
brown 2
_ _
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) CS 3 9 7000 18.4 105.9 800 psf 0.3%
brown _ _
medium stiff 4
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SS 5 6 3000 19.6
_ _
6
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7
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8
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9
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CS 10 6 2000 19.6 104.6 600 psf 0.1%
_ _
11
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12
SAND & GRAVEL (SP/GP) _ _
brown, dense to very dense 13
_ _
14
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SS 15 50/11" -- 17.1
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5' 16
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PROJECT NO: 1162045 LOG OF BORING B-3 JUNE 2016
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 12'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 5/19/2016 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
GRAVEL - 3" _ _
1
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) _ _
brown 2
medium stiff to stiff _ _
CS 3 10 6000 12.5 112.7
_ _
4
_ _
CS 5 10 4500 17.0 107.2 37 23 63.1 650 psf 0.1%
_ _
6
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7
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8
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9
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SS 10 13 1000 20.5
SAND & GRAVEL (SP/GP) _ _
brown, medium dense to very dense 11
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12
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13
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14
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SS 15 50 -- 12.9
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16
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17
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18
CLAYSTONE / SILTSTONE _ _
brown / grey / rust 19
moderately hard to hard _ _
CS 20 50/9" 2000 19.8 110.2
_ _
21
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22
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23
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24
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SS 25 50/10" 7000 15.4
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.5' _ _
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PROJECT NO: 1162045 LOG OF BORING B-4 JUNE 2016
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 10'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 5/19/2016 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
TOPSOIL & VEGETATION _ _
1
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) _ _
brown 2
stiff _ _
with traces of gravel 3
_ _
4
_ _
CS 5 8 4000 19.1 105.3
_ _
6
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7
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8
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9
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SILTY SAND (SM) SS 10 8 -- 11.5
brown _ _
loose to medium dense 11
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12
with gravel _ _
13
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14
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SAND & GRAVEL (SP/GP) SS 15 50 -- 11.0 NL NP 12.9
brown, dense _ _
16
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17
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18
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19
CLAYSTONE / SILTSTONE _ _
brown / grey / rust SS 20 50/9" 8000 15.7
moderately hard to hard _ _
21
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22
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23
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24
*Classified as LEAN CLAY (CL) _ _% @ 1000 psf
CS 25 50/10" 9000+ 14.4 120.2 45 25 84.9 7000 psf 3.1%
Continued on Sheet 2 of 2 _ _
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PROJECT NO: 1162045 LOG OF BORING B-5 JUNE 2016
SHEET 1 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 11.5'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 5/19/2016 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
Continued from Sheet 1 of 2 26
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CLAYSTONE / SILTSTONE 27
brown / grey / rust _ _
hard 28
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SHEET 2 OF 2 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 11.5'
5/19/2016 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
_ _
SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL) 1
brown _ _
very stiff to medium stiff 2
_ _
CS 3 11 9000 16.3 99.8
_ _
4
with traces of gravel _ _
SS 5 12 5500 17.0
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
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9
_ _
CS 10 6 1500 20.2 101.0 35 19 69.3 <500 psf None
_ _
11
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12
_ _
13
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14
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SS 15 29 1500 21.6
SAND & GRAVEL (SP/GP) _ _
brown, medium dense to very dense 16
_ _
17
_ _
18
_ _
19
_ _
SS 20 50 -- 12.2
_ _
21
_ _
22
_ _
CLAYSTONE / SILTSTONE / SANDSTONE 23
brown / grey / rust _ _
moderately hard to hard 24
_ _
CS 25 50/6" 9000+ 14.9 120.9
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.0' _ _
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PROJECT NO: 1162045 LOG OF BORING B-6 JUNE 2016
SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
START DATE 5/19/2016 WHILE DRILLING 16'
SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
FINISH DATE 5/19/2016 AFTER DRILLING N/A
A-LIMITS SWELL
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SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Lean Clay with Sand (CL)
Sample Location: Boring 2, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 35 Plasticity Index: 21 % Passing #200: 70.5%
Beginning Moisture: 19.3% Dry Density: 104.2 pcf Ending Moisture: 20.2%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf % Swell @ 500: None
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162045
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Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: - - Plasticity Index: - - % Passing #200: - -
Beginning Moisture: 18.4% Dry Density: 113.9 pcf Ending Moisture: 19.6%
Swell Pressure: 800 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.3%
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 3, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: - - Plasticity Index: - - % Passing #200: - -
Beginning Moisture: 19.6% Dry Density: 112.1 pcf Ending Moisture: 24.0%
Swell Pressure: 600 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.1%
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
Sample Location: Boring 4, Sample 2, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 37 Plasticity Index: 23 % Passing #200: 63.1%
Beginning Moisture: 17.0% Dry Density: 115.2 pcf Ending Moisture: 19.3%
Swell Pressure: 650 psf % Swell @ 500: 0.1%
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado
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Material Description: Brown / Grey / Rust Claystone / Siltstone (LEAN CLAY with SAND)
Sample Location: Boring 5, Sample 5, Depth 24'
Liquid Limit: 45 Plasticity Index: 25 % Passing #200: 84.9%
Beginning Moisture: 14.4% Dry Density: 120.7 pcf Ending Moisture: 16.9%
Swell Pressure: 7000 psf % Swell @ 1000: 3.1%
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162045
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Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay (CL)
Sample Location: Boring 6, Sample 3, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: 35 Plasticity Index: 19 % Passing #200: 69.3%
Beginning Moisture: 20.2% Dry Density: 106.3 pcf Ending Moisture: 20.4%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf % Swell @ 500: None
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162045
June 2016
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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: Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Avenue
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No: 1162045
Sample ID: B-1, S-2, 9'
Sample Desc.: Sand & Gravel (SP/GP)
Date: June 2016
EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC
SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 11 & T 27 / ASTM C 117 & C 136)
Sieve Size Percent Passing
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D30 D10 Cu CC
June 2016
37.50 4.28 2.34
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162045
B-1, S-2, 9'
Sand & Gravel (SP/GP)
D100 D60 D50
EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC
Summary of Washed Sieve Analysis Tests (ASTM C117 & C136)
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Sample Desc.:
Cobble Silt or ClayGravel
Coarse Fine
Sand
Coarse Medium
6"
5"
4"
3"
2.5"
2"
1.5"
1"
3/4"
1/2"
3/8"
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No. 8
No. 10
No. 16
No. 30
No. 40
No. 50
No. 100
No. 200
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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: Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Avenue
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Project No: 1162045
Sample ID: B-5, S-3, 14'
Sample Desc.: Sand & Gravel (SP/GP)
Date: June 2016
EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC
SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 11 & T 27 / ASTM C 117 & C 136)
Sieve Size Percent Passing
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100
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74
64
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June 2016
37.50 9.72 5.51
Salud Family Health - 1830 LaPorte Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado
1162045
B-5, S-3, 14'
Sand & Gravel (SP/GP)
D100 D60 D50
EARTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, LLC
Summary of Washed Sieve Analysis Tests (ASTM C117 & C136)
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Sample Desc.:
Cobble Silt or ClayGravel
Coarse Fine
Sand
Coarse Medium
6"
5"
4"
3"
2.5"
2"
1.5"
1"
3/4"
1/2"
3/8"
No. 4
No. 8
No. 10
No. 16
No. 30
No. 40
No. 50
No. 100
No. 200
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