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BUCKING HORSE FILING ONE—COMMERCIAL/RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED BUILDING NOS. 9 - 13
WEST OF TIMBERLINE ROAD AND NORTH OF BLACKBIRD DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1182100
Prepared for:
Bellisimo, Inc.
3702 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 201
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
Attn: Mr. Gino Campana(gcampanagbellisimoinc.com)
Prepared by:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
4396 Greenfield Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
December 26, 2018 EARTH ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, LLC
Bellisimo, Inc.
3702 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 201
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
Attn: Mr. Gino Campana(gcampanagbellisimoinc.com)
Re: Subsurface Exploration Report
Bucking Horse Filing One—Commercial/Retail Development
Proposed Building Nos. 9 - 13
West of Timberline Road and North of Blackbird Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1182100
Mr. Campana:
Enclosed, herewith, are the results of the supplemental subsurface exploration completed by
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC for the referenced project. For this exploration, six (6) soil
borings were extended to depths of approximately 15 to 25 feet below existing site grades within
the five (5) proposed building footprints, two (2) of which were for the Moore Animal Hospital
Building No. 9. This subsurface exploration was completed in general accordance with our
proposal dated November 30, 2018.
In summary, the subsurface conditions encountered in the test borings generally consisted of
sandy lean clay native and/or fill materials. The sandy lean clay was generally stiff to very stiff
and exhibited low to moderate swell potential at current moisture-density conditions. In borings
B-1 and B-4, the subsurface materials consisted of previously placed and compacted engineered
fill material which, extended to a depth of approximately 9 feet below grade. In borings B-2 and
B-6 the near surface soils consisted of possible fill materials classified as gravel and silty sand,
respectively. Sand/gravel was underlying the sandy lean clay at a depth of approximately 5 feet
below the surface in boring B-5. The sand/gravel soils were generally dense to very dense.
Sandstone/siltstone/claystone bedrock was encountered beneath the overburden sandy lean clay,
gravel, and/or sand soils at depths of 4 to 14 feet below the ground surface in a majority of the
borings and extended to the depths explored, approximately 15 feet below the ground surface.
Bedrock was not encountered in borings B-1 and B-4 which extended to maximum depths of
approximately 25 feet below the ground surface. The bedrock was generally highly weathered to
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moderately hard and exhibited low swell potential. Groundwater was observed in borings B-1
and B-5 at depths of approximately 13 to 20 feet below the ground surface. Groundwater was not
encountered in the remaining borings which were extended to maximum depths of approximately
15 to 25 feet below the ground surface.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the test borings and the anticipated loading
conditions, we believe the proposed buildings with slab-on-grade construction could be
supported on conventional type spread footings bearing on either properly prepared native
subgrades or a zone of approved engineered/controlled fill material as described in the text
portion of this report. It is our opinion floor slabs, exterior flatwork, and pavements could be
supported on a zone of approved/engineered or imported fill materials.
Geotechnical recommendations concerning foundation, floor and pavement design and
construction for the proposed site improvements are provided within the attached report. 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.
Very truly yours,
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SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
BUCKING HORSE FILING ONE—COMMERCIAL/RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED BUILDING NOS. 9 - 13
WEST OF TIMBERLINE ROAD AND NORTH OF BLACKBIRD DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1182100
December 26, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The geotechnical subsurface exploration for the proposed Bucking Horse Filing One,building Nos.
9— 13 commercial development,which includes the Moore Animal Hospital along with associated
pavement improvements planned for construction in Fort Collins Colorado has been completed. As
a part of this exploration, six (6) supplemental foundation related borings were drilled at the
approximate locations shown on the boring location diagram included with this report. It should be
noted that Earth Engineering Consultants(EEC)conducted a preliminary subsurface exploration in
April of 2012, in which four (4) preliminary test borings (B-17 through B-20) were completed
within the proposed improvement area as indicated on the enclosed boring diagram. Foundation
related soil borings completed within the proposed improvement areas were extended to depths of
approximately 15 to 25 feet below existing site grades. Individual boring logs are provided with this
report. Site photographs of the property at the time of our exploration are also provided with this
report.
The proposed development is expected to include five (5) single-story structures having slab-on-
grade construction with associated on-site parking. Foundation loads for the structures are expected
to be light to moderate with continuous wall loads less than 4 kips per lineal foot and individual
column loads less than 150 kips. Floor loads are expected to be light. Paved drives and parking
areas are expected as a part of the site development. The pavements are expected to carry light
traffic volume consisting predominately of automobiles and light trucks with areas of heavier traffic
volumes consisting of larger trucks. Small grade changes,cuts and fills less than 4 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 field and laboratory test data and provide geotechnical recommendations
concerning design and construction of foundations and support of floor slabs,exterior flatwork,and
pavements for the proposed development.
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EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
The boring locations were established in the field by a representative of Earth Engineering
Consultants, LLC (EEC) by pacing and estimating angles from identifiable site features.
Photographs of the site at the time of drilling are included with this report and the approximate
locations of the borings are indicated on the attached boring location diagram.
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 in the
foundation related borings 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 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. In the California barrel sampling procedure, relatively undisturbed
samples are obtained in removable brass liners. All samples obtained in the field were sealed and
returned to the laboratory for further examination, classification and testing.
Laboratory moisture content tests were 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. 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 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.
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SITE AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The proposed development is planned for construction Jessup Farms retail development within
Bucking Horse Filing No. 1 development. Sparse vegetation and topsoil was encountered at the
surface of the borings. Ground surface across the site is relatively flat.
The near surface materials in the test borings generally consisted of sandy lean clay soils in either a
native and/or engineered fill condition. The sandy lean clay was generally stiff to very stiff and
exhibited low to moderate swell potential at current moisture-density conditions. In borings B-1 and
B-4, previously placed and compacted engineered fill material, in late 2012,was encountered and
extended to an approximate depth of 9 feet below site grades. In borings B-2 and B-6 the near
surface soils consisted of materials classified as gravel and silty sand,respectively. Sand/gravel was
underlying the sandy lean clay at a depth of approximately 5 feet below the surface in boring B-5.
The sand/gravel soils were generally dense to very dense. Sandstone/siltstone/claystone bedrock
was encountered beneath the overburden sandy lean clay,gravel, and/or sand soils at depths of 4 to
14 feet below the ground surface in a majority of the borings and extended to the depths explored,
approximately 15 feet below the ground surface. Bedrock was not encountered in borings B-1 and
B-4 which extended to maximum depths of approximately 25 feet below the ground surface. The
bedrock was generally highly weathered to moderately hard and exhibited low swell potential.
The stratification boundaries indicated on the boring logs represent the approximate locations of
changes in soil types. In-situ, the transition of materials may be gradual and indistinct.
GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS
Observations were made while drilling and after completion of the borings to detect the presence and
depth to hydrostatic groundwater. At the time of drilling,free groundwater was observed in borings
B-1 and B-5 at depths of approximately 13 to 20 feet below the ground surface. Groundwater was
not observed in the remaining borings which were extended to maximum depths of approximately 15
to 25 feet below the ground surface. The borings were backfilled upon completion of the drilling
operations; therefore, subsequent groundwater measurements were not performed.
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. Longer term monitoring of
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water levels in cased wells,which are sealed from the influence of surface water,would be required
to more accurately evaluate fluctuations in groundwater levels at the site. We have typically noted
deepest groundwater levels in late winter and shallowest groundwater levels in mid to late summer.
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 assist in determining foundation, floor slab, and pavement design criteria. In this test, relatively
undisturbed 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 nine (9) swell-consolidation tests on samples recovered from
various intervals/depths. The swell index values for the samples analyzed in the overburden lean clay
soils and underlying bedrock revealed generally low to moderate swell characteristics of approximately
(-)0.3 to(+)5.9%for the overburden lean clay soils and approximately(+) 1.9%for the bedrock. The
laboratory swell-consolidation test results are summarized in the table below and the swell test data
sheets are provided with this report.
Table I—Laboratory Swell-Consolidation Test Results(Overall 8 Samples)
In-Situ Characteristics
No of Pre-Load/ Range of Moisture Range of Dry Densities, Range of Swell—Index
Test Results
Samples Inundation Description of Material Contents,% PCF
Tested Pressure,PSF Low High Low End, High End, Low End High End,
End,% End,% PCF PCF (+/-)% (+/-)%
1 150 Sandy Lean Clay 7.6 130.0 (+)5.9
6 500 Sandy Lean Clay/Claystone 4.1 17.5 112.1 124.6 (-)0.3 (+)2.0
2 1000 Sandy Lean Clay 8.2 9.6 113.7 116.3 (-)0.4 (+)0.1
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 H-Recommended Representative Swell Potential Descriptions and Corresponding
Slab Performance Risk Categories
Slab Performance Risk Category Representative Percent Swell Representative Percent Swell
(500 psf Surcharge) (1000 psf Surcharge)
Low 0to<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. The soils
encountered near the surface generally exhibited swell characteristics above the typical allowable
value of 2%,therefore a swell mitigation procedure should be implemented below pavements. We
recommend a minimum 2-foot over excavation below pavements or fly ash treatment of the top 12
inches.
General
The near surface lean clay soils were generally stiff to very stiff,with varying moisture content,and
exhibited low to moderate swell potential. The moderately expansive subgrade soils would be a
concern for support of lightly loaded floor slabs, and pavements.
Recommendations are provided in this report to reduce the risk of post construction heaving;
however,that risk cannot be eliminated. If the owner does not accept that risk,we would be pleased
to provide more stringent recommendations.
Site Preparation
Prior to placement of any new fill and/or improvements, we recommend any existing vegetation,
topsoil, and any unsuitable subsoils or undocumented fill materials be removed from the planned
construction areas. Care should be taken to remove any previously placed fill material,especially in
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previous building, with unknown origin or compaction verification. Due to the moderate swell
potential,we recommend over excavating the near surface sandy lean clay and/or fat clay materials
to minimum depths of 3 feet below existing site grades or below finish floor slab grade within the
proposed building envelopes, whichever provides the greatest over excavation depth. The over
excavation and replacement concept should provide a minimum of 3 feet of fill below the proposed
floor slabs.In the pavement areas,the sandy lean clay soils should be over excavated to a minimum
depth of approximately 2 feet below pavements. All over excavations should be extended 8 inches
laterally for every 12 inches of over excavation depth. Close evaluation will be required at time of
foundation excavation to determine the suitability/acceptance of the remaining in-place material.
After removal of all topsoil/vegetation and trees/roots within the planned development areas,
removal of unacceptable or unsuitable subsoils, over excavation,and prior to placement of fill,the
exposed soils should be scarified to a depth of 9 inches,adjusted in moisture content to within f2%
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 materials used to replace the over excavated zone and establish grades in the floor slab,flatwork
and pavement areas,after the initial zone has been prepared as recommended above, should consist
of an approved low volume change material, in our opinion, soils similar to the site sandy lean
clay/clayey sand materials, or imported granular structural fill material could be used. Imported
granular materials should be graded similarly to a CDOT Class 5, 6 or 7 aggregate base. Fill
materials should be placed in loose lifts not to exceed 9 inches thick,adjusted in moisture content to
within f2% 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.
Care should be exercised after preparation of the subgrades to avoid disturbing the subgrade
materials.Positive drainage should be developed away from the structures,flatwork and pavements
to avoid wetting of subgrade materials. Subgrade materials becoming wet subsequent to
construction of the site improvements can result in unacceptable performance.
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Footing Foundations
It is our opinion the proposed structure could be supported on conventional footing foundations bearing
on either properly prepared native subgrades or on approved engineered fill materials. For design of
footing foundations supported on either native subgrades or approved fill as outlined in the section
"Site Preparation",we recommend using a maximum net allowable total load soil bearing pressure of
2,000 ps£ The net bearing pressure refers to the pressure at foundation bearing level in excess of the
minimum surrounding overburden pressure. Total load would include full dead and live loads.
Exterior foundations and foundations in unheated areas should be located at least 30 inches below
adjacent exterior grades 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. Exterior foundations and foundations in unheated areas should be located a minimum of 36
inches below adjacent exterior grade to provide frost protection.
Care should be taken to thoroughly evaluate anticipated bearing materials at the time of construction.
All footings for the structures should bear on uniform/similar materials to reduce the potential for
differential movement between soil types. Close evaluation will be required for Building 9,as bedrock
was encountered at a depth of 4 feet below site grades. A minimum 3-foot over-excavation and
replacement should be completed to maintain a minimum separation at 3 feet beneath bottom of
footings and the underlying bedrock formation. Total movement resulting from the assumed structural
loads is estimated to be on the order of I-inch and should tend to be more uniform than differential.
Additional foundation movements could occur if water from any source infiltrates the foundation soils
or stabilization is not achieved; therefore, it is imperative proper drainage should be provided in the
final design and during construction for the structure.
Care should be taken during construction to see that the footing foundations are supported on
suitable strength approved/engineered fill material. In areas with evidence of prior buildings,
previously placed backfill materials may be encountered beneath the foundation bearing levels.
Extra care should be taken in evaluating the in-place soils in these areas as the backfill materials are
commonly not placed for future support of foundations. If unacceptable materials are encountered at
the time of construction, it may be necessary to extend the footing foundations to bear below the
unacceptable materials or removal and replace a portion or all of the unacceptable materials.Those
conditions can best be evaluated in open excavations at the time of construction.
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Seismic
The site conditions generally consisted of sandy lean clay overburden subsoils underlain by bedrock
materials extending to depths of approximately 25 feet below the ground surface. For those site
conditions, the International Building Codes indicates a Seismic Site Classification of D.
Lateral Earth Pressures
Any site retaining walls or similarly related structural elements that would be subjected to
unbalanced lateral earth pressures would also be subjected to lateral soil forces. Passive lateral earth
pressures may help resist the driving forces for retaining wall or other similar site structures.
Active lateral earth pressures could be used for design of structures where some movement of the
structure is anticipated, such as retaining walls. The total deflection of structures for design with
active earth pressure is estimated to be on the order of one half of one percent of the height of the
down slope side of the structure. We recommend at-rest pressures be used for design of structures
where rotation of the walls is restrained,including the grade beam walls for the loading docks. Free
standing wing walls could be designed for active pressures assuming rotation of the walls is allowed.
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 essentially granular materials or low volume change
cohesive soils. For the at-rest and active earth pressures, slopes down and away from the structure
would result in reduced driving forces with slopes up and away from the structures resulting in
greater forces on the walls. The passive resistance would be reduced with slopes away from the
wall. The top 30 inches of soil on the passive resistance side of walls could be used as a surcharge
load; however, 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 Parameters for Lateral Earth Pressures
Soil Type Sandy Lean Clay Granular Structural Fill
Wet Unit Weight 115 135
Saturated Unit Weight 135 145
Friction Angle,f(assumed) 250 35
Active Pressure Coefficient 0.40 0.27
At-rest Pressure Coefficient 0.58 0.42
Passive Pressure Coefficient 2.46 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. The outlined values assume wall backfill consists of non-expansive material
extending a minimum distance of 4 feet laterally away from all walls.
Care should be taken to develop appropriate drainage systems behind below grade walls to reduce
potential for hydrostatic loads developing on the walls and infiltration of water into below grade
areas. 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.
Floor Slabs
Subgrades for floor slabs and exterior flatwork should be prepared as outlined in the "Site
Preparation" section of this report. We estimate the long-term movement of floor slabs with
properly prepared subgrade subsoils as outlined above would be about one-inch or less assuming
reasonable moisture accumulation in the subgrade materials. Excessive moisture accumulation from
any source can result in additional movements.
For structural design of concrete slabs-on-grade, a modulus of subgrade reaction of 125 or 200
pounds per cubic inch(pci)may be used for floors supported on a zone of approved/engineered fill
or imported structural fill, respectively.
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Additional floor 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.
• Interior trench backfill placed beneath slabs should be compacted in a similar manner
as previously described for imported structural fill material.
• Floor 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 minimum 2-foot over excavation below
pavements and replacement with approved/engineered fill materials or imported structural fill
materials as recommended in the Site Preparation section of this report, or fly ash treatment of the
top 12 inches of subgrade.
The fly ash treatment procedure would involve incorporating Class C fly ash within the upper 12-
inches of the site pavement's cohesive subgrade soils prior to construction of the overlying
pavement structure. Stabilization should consist of blending 13%by dry weight of Class C fly ash
in the top 12 inches of the subgrades. The blended materials should be adjusted in moisture content
to slightly dry of standard Proctor optimum moisture content and compacted to at least 95%of the
material's maximum dry density as determined in accordance with the standard Proctor procedure.
Compaction of the subgrade should be completed within two hours after initial blending of the Class
C fly ash.
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
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.
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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.
Light Duty Areas Heavy Duty Areas
18-kip EDLA 7 15
18-kip ESAL 51,100 109,500
Reliability 75% 80%
Resilient Modulus(Based on R-Value=10) 3562 3562
PSI Loss 2.5 2.2
Design Structure Number 2.47 2.88
Composite Section—Option A(assume Stable Subgrade)
Hot Mix Asphalt 4" 5"
Aggregate Base Course 7" 7"
Structure Number (2.53) (2.97)
Composite Section with Fly Ash Treated Subgrade
Hot Mix Asphalt 3-1/2" 4"
Aggregate Base Course 6" 6"
Fly Ash Treated Subgrade(assume half-credit) 12" 12"
Structure Number (2.80) (3.02)
PCC(Non-reinforced)—placed on a stable subgrade 5'/z" 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 SX(75)or S(75)with PG 58-28 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 minimum28-day compressive strength
of 4,500 psi and should be air entrained.
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 j oints 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.
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The collection and diversion of surface drainage away from paved areas is critical to the satisfactory
performance of the pavement. Drainage design should provide for the removal of water from paved
areas in order to reduce the potential for wetting of the subgrade soils.
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.
Preventive maintenance should be planned and provided for through an on-going pavement
management program. Preventive maintenance activities are intended to slow the rate of pavement
deterioration, and to preserve the pavement investment. Preventive maintenance consists of both
localized maintenance(e.g.crack and joint sealing and patching)and global maintenance(e.g.surface
sealing). Preventive maintenance is usually the first priority when implementing a planned pavement
maintenance program and provides the highest return on investment for pavements. Prior to
implementing any maintenance,additional engineering observation is recommended to determine the
type and extent of preventive maintenance.
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
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sulfate content test results,the Class/severity of sulfate exposure for concrete in contact with the on-
site subsoils is provided in this report.
Table IV:Water Soluble Sulfate Test Results
Sample Location Description Soluble Sulfate Content(mg/1)
B-1,S-2,at 9' Sandy Lean Clay 320
B-2,S-4,at 14' Claystone/Siltstone/Sandstone 100
B-3,S-2,at 4' Sandy Lean Clay 340
B-5,S-2,at 9' Sand/Gravel 120
B-6,S-2,at 4' Silty Sand 270
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 S 1 requirements
should be followed for concrete placed in the lean clay soils and underlying bedrock. 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 structures and pavement areas with a
minimum slope of 1-inch per foot for the first 10-feet away from the improvements in landscape
areas. Care should be taken in planning of landscaping, (if required), adjacent to the buildings to
avoid features which would pond water adjacent to the foundations or stemwalls. Placement of
plants which require irrigation systems or could result in fluctuations of the moisture content of the
subgrade material should be avoided adjacent to site improvements. Irrigation systems should not be
placed within 5 feet of the perimeter of the building and pavement/parking areas. Spray heads
should be designed not to spray water on or immediately adjacent to the structures or site pavements.
Roof drains should be designed to discharge at least 5 feet away from the structures and away from
the pavement areas.
Excavations into the on-site soils may encounter a variety of conditions. Excavations into the on-
site cohesive soils can be expected to stand on relatively steep temporary slopes during construction.
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
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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.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Bellisimo,Inc. 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.
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
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BEDROCK
Soil Classification is based on the Unified Soil Classification
system and the ASTM Designations D-2488. Coarse Grained DEGREE OF WEATHERING:
Soils have move than 50% of their dry weight retained on a Slight Slight decomposition of parent material on
#200 sieve;they are described as: boulders,cobbles,gravel or joints. May be color change.
sand. Fine Grained Soils have less than 50%of their dry weight Moderate Some decomposition and color change
retained on a#200 sieve;they are described as : clays, if they throughout.
are plastic, and silts if they are slightly plastic or non-plastic. High Rock highly decomposed, may be extremely
Major constituents may be added as modifiers and minor broken.
constituents may be added according to the relative
proportions based on grain size. In addition to gradation, HARDNESS AND DEGREE OF CEMENTATION:
coarse grained soils are defined on the basis of their relative in- Limestone and Dolomite:
place density and fine grained soils on the basis of their Hard Difficult to scratch with knife.
consistency. Example: Lean clay with sand,trace gravel, stiff
(CL);silty sand,trace gravel, medium dense(SM). Moderately Can be scratched easily with knife.
CONSISTENCY OF FINE-GRAINED SOILS Hard Cannot be scratched with fingernail.
Unconfined Compressive Soft Can be scratched with fingernail.
Strength,Qu, psf Consistency
Shale,Siltstone and Claystone:
< 500 Very Soft Hard Can be scratched easily with knife,cannot be
500- 1,000 Soft scratched with fingernail.
1,001- 2,000 Medium Moderately Can be scratched with fingernail.
2,001- 4,000 Stiff Hard
4,001- 8,000 Very Stiff Soft Can be easily dented but not molded with
8,001-16,000 Very Hard fingers.
Sandstone and Conglomerate:
RELATIVE DENSITY OF COARSE-GRAINED SOILS: Well Capable of scratching a knife blade.
N-Blows/ft Relative Density Cemented
0-3 Very Loose Cemented Can be scratched with knife.
4-9 Loose
10-29 Medium Dense Poorly Can be broken apart easily with fingers.
30-49 Dense Cemented
50-80 Very Dense
80+ Extremely Dense
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UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Soil Classification
Group Group Name
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Tests Symbol
Coarse-Grained Soils Gravels more than Clean Gravels Less Cu24 and 1<Cc<3E GW Well-graded gravel F
more than 50% 50%of coarse than 5%fines
retained on No.200 fraction retained on Cu<4 and/or 1>Cc>3E GP Poorly-graded gravel F
sieve No.4 sieve Gravels with Fines Fines classify as ML or MH GM Silty gravel G'"
more than 12%
fines Fines Classify as CL or CH GC Clayey Gravel F'G'"
Sands 50%or more Clean Sands Less Cu>_6 and 1<Cc53E SW Well-graded sand
coarse fraction than 5%fines
passes No.4 sieve Cu<6 and/or 1>Cc>3E SP Poorly-graded sand
Sands with Fines Fines classify as ML or MH SM Silty sand G'"'l
more than 12%
fines Fines classify as CL or CH SC Clayey sand G'"'l
Fine-Grained Soils Silts and Clays inorganic PI>7 and plots on or above"A"Line CL Lean clay K,L,M
50%or more passes Liquid Limit less
the No.200 sieve than 50 PI<4 or plots below"A"Line ML Silt K,L,M
organic Liquid Limit-oven dried Organic clay K,L,M,N
<0.75 OL
Liquid Limit-not dried Organic silt K,L,M,o
Silts and Clays inorganic PI plots on or above"A"Line CH Fat clay K,L,M
Liquid Limit 50 or
more PI plots below"A"Line MH Elastic Silt K,L,M
organic Liquid Limit-oven dried Organic clay K,L,M,P
<0.75 OH
Liquid Limit-not dried Organic silt K,L,M,o
Highly organic soils Primarily organic matter,dark in color,and organic odor PT Peat
ABased on the material passing the 3-in.(75-mm) Cu=D60/Dlo Cc= (DBO)z Kif soil contains 15 to 29%plus No.200,add"with sand"
sieve D10 x D60 or"with gravel",whichever is predominant.
BIf field sample contained cobbles or boulders,or Llf soil contains 2 30%plus No.200 predominantly sand,
both,add"with cobbles or boulders,or both"to add"sandy"to group name.
group name. IF Ifsoil contains>_15%sand,add"with sand"to MY soil contains>_30%plus No.200 predominantly gravel,
cGravels with 5 to 12%fines required dual symbols: GIf fines classify as CL-ML,use dual symbol GC- add"gravelly"to group name.
GW-GM well graded gravel with silt CM,or SC-SM. NP124 and plots on or above"A"line.
GW-GC well-graded gravel with clay "If fines are organic,add"with organic fines"to 0PI54 or plots below"A"line.
GP-GM poorly-graded gravel with silt group name PPI plots on or above"A"line.
GP-GC poorly-graded gravel with clay If soil contains>15%gravel,add"with gravel"to °PI plots below"A"line.
OSands with 5 to 12%fines require dual symbols: group name
SW-SM well-graded sand with silt 'If Atterberg limits plots shaded area,soil is a CL-
SW-SC well-graded sand with clay ML,Silty clay
SP-SM poorly graded sand with silt
SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay
60
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fine-grained fraction of coarse-grained
50 soils.
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BUCKNG HORSE FILING ONE-COMMERCIAL/RETAIL DEVELOPMENT-BUILDING NOS.9-13
FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1182100 LOG OF BORING B-1 DATE: DECEMBER 2018
RIG TYPE: CME55 SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DG START DATE 12/12/2018 WHILE DRILLING 20.0'
AUGER TYPE: 4"CFA FINISH DATE 1 211 2/2 01 8 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DO -LIMITS -200 SWELL
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWSIFT) (PSF) (%) (PCE) LL PI (%) PRESSURE %@.500PSF
SPARSE VEGETATION&TOPSOIL _
1
FILL MATERIAL-Sandy Lean Clay(CL) _
brown/red 2
very stiff to medium stiff _
3
4
rc-S 5 15 9000+ 12.2 122.1 34 17 67.9 <500 psf None
6
7
8
9
SANDY LEAN CLAY(CL) SS 10 21 9000+ 14.8
reddish brown,
stiff to very stiff 11
12
13
14
Fc_s 15 7 7500 10.8 113.6 27 12 56.9 1300 psf 0.1%
16
17
18
19
dark brown SS 20 7 1000 30.8
21
22
23
24
SAND/GRAVEL(SP/GP)-dense,brown/red CS 25 31 9.4 130.8
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.0'
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PROJECT NO: 1182100 LOG OF BORING B-2 DATE: DECEMBER 2018
RIG TYPE: CME55 SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DG START DATE 12/12/2018 WHILE DRILLING None
AUGER TYPE: 4"CFA FINISH DATE 1 211 2/2 01 8 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DO -LIMITS -200 SWELL
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWSIFT) (PSF) (%) (PCE) LL PI (%) PRESSURE %@.500PSF
SPARSE VEGETATION _
1
SILTY SAND w/GRAVEL and intermittent COBBLES(SM _
medium dense to dense 2
3
4
SILTSTONE/CLAYSTONE CS 5 21 1.7 105.4
brown/gray/rust _
highly weathered to moderately hard 6
7
8
9
'classified as LEAN to FAT CLAY(CL/CH) FC_s 10 50/111, 9000+ 17.5 112.7 49 29 89.9 3500 psf 1.9%
11
12
13
14
SS 15 50 9000+ 16.6
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5' 16
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19
20
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25
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FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1182100 LOG OF BORING B.3 DATE: DECEMBER 2018
RIG TYPE: CME55 SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DG START DATE 12/12/2018 WHILE DRILLING None
AUGER TYPE: 4"CFA FINISH DATE 1 211 2/2 01 8 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DO -LIMITS -200 SWELL
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWSIFT) (PSF) I%) (PCE) LL PI (%) PRESSURE %@.500PSF
SPARSE VEGETATION&TOPSOIL _
1
SANDY LEAN CLAY(CL) _
brown/red 2
very stiff to medium stiff _ %@ 150 psf
with calcareous deposits [Cs 3 25 9000 7.6 124.9 32 16 62.0 3800 psf 5.9%
4
Ess
5 24 9000+ 10.4
6
7
8
9
Fc_s 10 9 2500 7.6 117.9 <500psf None
11
12
13
14
CLAYSTONE _
brown/rust/olive SS 15 24 9000+ 10.4
highly weathered
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5' 16
17
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23
24
25
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FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1182100 LOG OF BORING B-4 DATE: DECEMBER 2018
RIG TYPE: CME55 SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DG START DATE 12/12/2018 WHILE DRILLING None
AUGER TYPE: 4"CFA FINISH DATE 1 211 2/2 01 8 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DO -LIMITS -200 SWELL
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWSIFT) (PSF) I%) (PCE) LL PI (%) PRESSURE %@.500PSF
SPARSE VEGETATION&TOPSOIL _
1
FILL MATERIAL:Sandy Lean Clay(CL) _
brown/red 2
very stiff to medium stiff _
with trace gravel 3
4
FC—S 5 27 9000+ 7.7 121.6 34 18 65.1 1400 psf 1.3%
6
7
8
9
SS 10 27 9000+ 12.6
SANDY LEAN CLAY(CL) _
brown/red 11
very stiff to medium stiff _
with trace gravel 12
13
14
[CS 15 9 9000+ 9.6 109.5 1 26 1 12 67.0 a 1000 psf None
16
17
18
19
ESS 20 6 2500 15.8
21
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23
24
CS 25 8 5000 15.4 113.6
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 25.0'
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FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1182100 LOG OF BORING B-5 DATE: DECEMBER 2018
RIG TYPE: CME55 SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DG START DATE 12/12/2018 WHILE DRILLING 13.0'
AUGER TYPE: 4"CFA FINISH DATE 1 211 2/2 01 8 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DO -LIMITS -200 SWELL
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWSIFT) (PSF) I%) (PCE) LL PI (%) PRESSURE %@.500PSF
SPARSE VEGETATION&TOPSOIL _
1
SANDY LEAN CLAY(CL) _
brown/red 2
very stiff _
with calcareous deposits 3
4
CS 5 19 9000+ 7.3 116.6 35 21 52.2 1600 psf 2.0%
SAND/GRAVEL(SP/GP) 6
brown/red _
dense 7
with cobbles
8
9
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10 50 1 1.8
11
12
13
CLAYSTONE 14
brown/gray/rust _
moderately hard CS 15 50151, 9000+ 19.1 111.5
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.0'
16
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20
21
22
23
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25
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FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1182100 LOG OF BORING B-6 DATE: DECEMBER 2018
RIG TYPE: CME55 SHEET 1 OF 1 WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DG START DATE 12/12/2018 WHILE DRILLING None
AUGER TYPE: 4"CFA FINISH DATE 1 211 2/2 01 8 AFTER DRILLING N/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATIC SURFACE ELEV N/A 24 HOUR N/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION D N QU MC DO -LIMITS -200 SWELL
TYPE (FEET) (BLOWSIFT) (PSF) I%) (PCE) LL PI (%) PRESSURE %@.500PSF
1
SILTY SAND ISM) _
brown/red 2
dense to very dense _
with gravel and cobbles [Cs 3 42 4.1 124.8 22 4 18.9 <500 psf None
with calcareous deposits _
4
with occasional clay lenses
Ess
5 50/11" 2000 4.2
6
7
8
9
10
11
CLAYSTONE 12
brown/gray/rust _
highly weathered to moderately hard 13
14
CS 15 5019" 9000+ 16.6 115.1
BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.0'
16
17
18
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20
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22
23
24
25
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SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Lean Clay with Sand (CL)
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 34 IPlasticity Index: 17 % Passing#200: 67.9%
Beginning Moisture: 12.2% JDry Density: 124.6 pcf JEnding Moisture: 15.5%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf %Swell @ 500: None
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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Project#: 1182100
Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay(CL)
Sample Location: Boring 1, Sample 3, Depth 14'
Liquid Limit: 27 IPlasticity Index: 12 % Passing#200: 56.9%
Beginning Moisture: 8.2% Dry Density: 116.3 pcf JEnding Moisture: 15.6%
Swell Pressure: 1300 psf %Swell @ 1000: 0.1%
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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Claystone (classified as Lean to Fat Clay-CUCH)
Sample Location: Boring 2, Sample 2, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: 49 IPlasticity Index: 29 % Passing#200: 89.9%
Beginning Moisture: 17.5% JDry Density: 112.1 pcf IlEnding Moisture: 21.1%
Swell Pressure: 3500 psf %Swell @ 500: 1.9%
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Date: December 2018 quo
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown/Red Sandy Lean Clay(CL)
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 32 IPlasticity Index: 16 % Passing#200: 62.0%
Beginning Moisture: 7.6% Dry Density: 130 pcf JEnding Moisture: 15.0%
Swell Pressure: 3800 psf %Swell @ 150: 5.9%
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Project#: 1182100
Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown/Red Sandy Lean Clay(CL)
Sample Location: Boring 3, Sample 3, Depth 9'
Liquid Limit: -- IPlasticity Index: -- % Passing#200: --
Beginning Moisture: 7.6% Dry Density: 118.5 pcf JEnding Moisture: 12.4%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf %Swell @ 500: None
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Project#: 1182100
Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay(CL)
Sample Location: Boring 4, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 34 IPlasticity Index: 18 % Passing#200: 65.1%
Beginning Moisture: 7.7% Dry Density: 113.6 pcf JEnding Moisture: 19.2%
Swell Pressure: 1400 psf %Swell @ 500: 1.3%
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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Project#: 1182100
Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown Sandy Lean Clay(CL)
Sample Location: Boring 4, Sample 3, Depth 14'
Liquid Limit: 26 IPlasticity Index: 12 % Passing#200: 67.0%
Beginning Moisture: 9.6% Dry Density: 113.7 pcf JEnding Moisture: 19.0%
Swell Pressure: < 1000 psf %Swell @ 1000: None
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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Project#: 1182100
Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown/Red Sandy Lean Clay(CL)
Sample Location: Boring 5, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 35 IPlasticity Index: 21 % Passing#200: 52.2%
Beginning Moisture: 7.3% Dry Density: 114.5 pcf JEnding Moisture: 18.7%
Swell Pressure: 1600 psf %Swell @ 500: 2.0%
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Date: December 2018
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description: Brown/Grey/Rust Silty Sand with Gravel (SM)
Sample Location: Boring 6, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 22 IPlasticity Index: 4 % Passing#200: 18.9%
Beginning Moisture: 4.1% JDry Density: 113.9 pcf JEnding Moisture: 16.8%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf %Swell @ 500: None
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Project: Bucking Horse Filing One Development-Building Nos. 9-13
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Project#: 1182100
Date: December 2018