HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200309_Geotechnical_09-07-2016GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
PROPOSED RETAIL BUILDING
2807 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California
for
2807 DEV, LLC
A California Corporation
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22885 Savi Ranch Parkway Suite E Yorba Linda California 92887
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September 7, 2016
2807 DEV, LLC
2118 Edinburgh Avenue
Encinitas, California 92007
Attention: Mr. Matt McDaniel
Project No.:16G184-1
Subject:Geotechnical Investigation
Proposed Retail Development
2807 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California
Dear Mr. McDaniel:
In accordance with your request, we have conducted a geotechnical investigation at the subject
site. We are pleased to present this report summarizing the conclusions and recommendations
developed from our investigation.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be of service on this project. We look forward to
providing additional consulting services during the course of the project. If we may be of
further assistance in any manner, please contact our office.
Respectfully Submitted,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
Daniel W. Nielsen, RCE 77915
Project Engineer
Robert G. Trazo, GE 2655
Principal Engineer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES 3
3.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4
3.1 Site Conditions 4
3.2 Proposed Development 4
4.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION 4
4.1 Scope of Exploration/Sampling Methods 5
4.2 Geotechnical Conditions 5
5.0 LABORATORY TESTING 7
6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 9
6.1 Seismic Design Considerations 9
6.2 Geotechnical Design Considerations 13
6.3 Site Grading Recommendations 14
6.4 Construction Considerations 17
6.5 Foundation Design and Construction 19
6.6 Trash Enclosure Design Parameters 21
6.7 Retaining Wall Design and Construction 22
6.8 Pavement Design Parameters 24
7.0 GENERAL COMMENTS 27
8.0 REFERENCES 28
APPENDICES
A Plate 1: Site Location Map
Plate 2: Boring Location Plan
B Boring Logs
C Laboratory Test Results
D Grading Guide Specifications
E Seismic Design Parameters
F Liquefaction Evaluation Spreadsheets
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Presented below is a brief summary of the conclusions and recommendations of this
investigation. Since this summary is not all inclusive, it should be read in complete context with
the entire report.
Geotechnical Design Considerations
•Our site-specific liquefaction evaluation indicates that some of the on-site soils are subject
to liquefaction during the design seismic event.
•The liquefaction analysis indicates total dynamic settlements of 3.7 to 3.9± inches at Boring
Nos. B-2 and B-1, respectively. The liquefaction-induced differential settlements are
conservatively estimated to be 1 to 2± inches. Assuming that these settlements occur
across a distance of 50± feet, an angular distortion of 0.0033 inches per inch would result.
•Based on the predicted magnitude of the liquefaction-induced settlements, a conventional
shallow foundation system cannot be used to support the proposed structure. Instead, it is
recommended that the proposed building be supported on a mat foundation.
•Groundwater was encountered at all three of the boring locations, at depths of 5½ to 7±
feet below the existing site grades, at the time of subsurface exploration. Based on these
conditions, groundwater is not expected to impact remedial grading or foundation
construction activities where these excavations extend to depths of less than 5 to 7± feet.
However, if any excavations are required to extend to depths greater than 5± feet,
dewatering may be necessary. Additionally, we understand that historically high
groundwater levels have been as shallow as 3 feet below the ground surface in the vicinity
of the subject site. Dewatering may be required at shallower depths if groundwater is
present at historically high levels.
Site Preparation
•The subject site is currently underlain by fill soils, generally extending to depths of 3 to
4½± feet. They are considered to represent undocumented fill, and are not suitable for
support of the new structure. Remedial grading is considered warranted to remove and
replace the existing fill soils.
•Demolition of the existing restaurant building will be required as part of the proposed
development activities. It is also expected that the existing pavements will be demolished.
Debris resultant from demolition should be disposed of off-site. Concrete and asphalt debris
may be pulverized to a maximum 2-inch particle size, well mixed with the on-site soils, and
incorporated into new structural fills, if desired.
•Existing vegetation and organic materials within any demolished landscape planters should
be disposed of offsite.
•Remedial grading should be performed within the proposed building area to remove the
existing undocumented fill soils in their entirety. The overexcavation should extend to a
depth of at least 3 feet below existing grade and to a depth of 3 feet below proposed pad
grade, whichever is greater. Within the foundation influence zone, the overexcavation
should extend to a depth of at least 2 feet below proposed foundation bearing grade. The
overexcavation should extend to a sufficient depth to remove all of the artificial fill materials
from the proposed building pad area.
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•After the recommended overexcavation has been completed, the resulting subgrade soils
should be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer to identify any additional soils that should
be overexcavated. The resulting subgrade should then be scarified to a depth of 10 to 12
inches and air dried to 2 to 4 percent above optimum moisture content. The resulting
subgrade should then be recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557 maximum
dry density. The previously excavated soils may then be replaced as compacted structural
fill. However, based on the moisture contents of the near surface soils and the relatively
shallow water table of 5½ to 7± feet, it may not be feasible to air dry the soils at the base
of the overexcavation to a suitable moisture content for recompaction. Therefore,
mechanical stabilization will likely be necessary prior to the placement of fill.
•The new parking area subgrade soils are recommended to be scarified to a depth of 12±
inches, moisture conditioned to 2 to 4 percent above optimum, and recompacted to at least
90 percent of the ASTM D-1557 maximum dry density.
Building Foundations
•The proposed building should be supported on a mat foundation, constructed on a newly
placed layer of compacted structural fill.
•1,500 lbs/ft2 maximum allowable soil bearing pressure.
•The mat foundation, including the reinforcing steel, should be designed by the project
structural engineer.
Pavements
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS (R = 40)
Materials
Thickness (inches)
Auto Parking
(TI = 4.0)
Auto Drive Lanes
(TI = 5.0)
Light Truck Traffic
(TI = 6.0)
Asphalt Concrete 3 3 3½
Aggregate Base 3 4 6
Compacted Subgrade 12 12 12
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
Materials
Thickness (inches)
Automobile Parking and Drive
Areas
Truck Traffic Areas
(TI =6.0)
PCC 5 5½
Compacted Subgrade
(95% minimum compaction)12 12
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2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services performed for this project was in accordance with our Proposal No.
16P314, dated July 21, 2016. The scope of services included a visual site reconnaissance,
subsurface exploration, field and laboratory testing, and geotechnical engineering analysis to
provide criteria for preparing the design of the building foundations, building floor slab, and
parking lot pavements along with site preparation recommendations and construction
considerations for the proposed development. Based on the location of the subject site, this
investigation also included a site-specific liquefaction evaluation. The evaluation of the
environmental aspects of this site was beyond the scope of services for this geotechnical
investigation.
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3.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Site Conditions
The subject site is located at 2807 Newport Boulevard in Newport Beach, California. The site is
bounded to the north by existing retail buildings, to the east and west respectively, by
northbound and southbound Newport Boulevard, and to the south by 28th Street. The general
location of the site is illustrated on the Site Location Map, enclosed as Plate 1 in Appendix A of
this report.
The site consists of a nearly rectangular shaped lot, approximately 0.4 acres in size. The site is
developed with one vacant fast food restaurant building which was formerly occupied by
McDonalds. The building is located in the southeast portion of the site and is approximately
2,000 ft² in size. The building is assumed to be a wood frame structure supported on
conventional shallow foundations with a concrete slab-on-grade floor. The remaining areas of
the site are developed with asphaltic concrete pavements in the parking and drive lanes,
concrete flatwork, and landscape planters throughout. A subsurface grease interceptor is
present below the pavements on the north side of the building. The pavements and concrete
flatwork are in fair condition with minor cracking. A trash enclosure and an outdoor seating area
are present near the west side of the building.
Detailed topographic information was not available at the time of this report. Based on visual
observations, the site topography within the area of the proposed development consists of
relatively level ground with no obvious pattern of surface drainage.
3.2 Proposed Development
Based on the site plan that was provided to our office, the site will be developed with one (1)
retail building. The building will consist of four (4) suites with a total footprint area of 5,935±
ft². The building will be located in the southern area of the site and will be surrounded by
asphaltic concrete pavements in the parking and drive lanes, concrete flatwork, and landscape
planters along the perimeter of the site.
Detailed structural information is not currently available. It is assumed that the new building will
be of wood frame and stucco construction, supported on a shallow foundation system, with a
slab-on-grade floor. Based on the assumed construction, maximum column and wall loads are
expected to be on the order of 30 kips and 1 to 2 kips per linear foot, respectively.
The proposed development is not expected to include any significant amounts of below grade
construction such as basements or crawl spaces. Based on the existing site topography and
assuming a relatively level site, cuts and fills of up to 1 to 2± feet are expected to be necessary
to achieve the proposed building pad grades.
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4.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION
4.1 Scope of Exploration/Sampling Methods
The subsurface exploration conducted for this project consisted of three (3) borings advanced
to depths of 6± feet to 50± feet below the presently existing site grades. All of the borings
were logged during drilling by a member of our staff.
The borings were advanced with hollow-stem augers, by a conventional truck-mounted drilling
rig. Representative bulk and relatively undisturbed soil samples were taken during drilling.
Relatively undisturbed soil samples were taken with a split barrel “California Sampler”
containing a series of one inch long, 2.416± inch diameter brass rings. This sampling method is
described in ASTM Test Method D-3550. In-situ samples were also taken using a 1.4± inch
inside diameter split spoon sampler, in general accordance with ASTM D-1586. Both of these
samplers are driven into the ground with successive blows of a 140-pound weight falling 30
inches. The blow counts obtained during driving are recorded for further analysis. Bulk samples
were collected in plastic bags to retain their original moisture content. The relatively
undisturbed ring samples were placed in molded plastic sleeves that were then sealed and
transported to our laboratory.
The approximate locations of the borings are indicated on the Boring Location Plan, included as
Plate 2 in Appendix A of this report. The Boring Logs, which illustrate the conditions
encountered at the boring locations, as well as the results of some of the laboratory testing, are
included in Appendix B.
4.2 Geotechnical Conditions
Pavements
Asphaltic concrete pavements were encountered at the ground surface at Boring Nos. B-1 and
B-3. At these boring locations, the pavements consist of 3± inches of asphaltic concrete with 0
to 8± inches of underlying aggregate base. Portland cement concrete pavements were
encountered at the ground surface at Boring No. B-2. The pavement section at this boring
consists of 4± inches of Portland cement concrete with no discernible layer of underlying
aggregate base.
Artificial Fill
Artificial fill soils were encountered beneath the pavements at Boring Nos. B-1 and B-2
extending to depths of 3 to 4½± feet below the existing site grades. The fill soils generally
consist of medium dense silty fine sands. These soils possess a disturbed appearance and
occasional artificial debris including nails and metallic fragments resulting in their classification
as artificial fill.
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Alluvium
Native alluvium was encountered beneath the artificial fill at Boring Nos. B-1 and B-2, and
beneath the pavements at Boring No. B-3. The alluvium generally consists of medium dense
fine sands and fine to medium sands with occasional silty sand layers. Occasional loose fine
sand and fine to medium sand strata were present in the upper 8± feet. Boring Nos. B-1 and B-
2 were both terminated in a dense fine to medium sand stratum encountered at depths of 42 to
47± feet, extending to the maximum depth explored of 50± feet.
Groundwater
Free water was encountered at a depth of 7± feet at Boring Nos. B-1 and B-2, and at a depth
of 5½± feet at Boring No. B-3. Based on the water level measurements and the moisture
contents of the recovered soil samples, the static groundwater table is considered to have
existed at a depth between 5½ and 7± feet below the existing site grades at the time of the
subsurface investigation.
As part of our research, we reviewed available groundwater data in order to determine the
historic high groundwater level for the site. The primary reference used to determine the
historic groundwater depths in this area is CGS Open File Report 97-08, the Seismic Hazard
Evaluation of the Newport Beach Quadrangle which indicates that the historic high groundwater
level for the site was 3 feet below the ground surface.
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5.0 LABORATORY TESTING
The soil samples recovered from the subsurface exploration were returned to our laboratory for
further testing to determine selected physical and engineering properties of the soils. The tests
are briefly discussed below. It should be noted that the test results are specific to the actual
samples tested, and variations could be expected at other locations and depths.
Classification
All recovered soil samples were classified using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), in
accordance with ASTM D-2488. Field identifications were then supplemented with additional
visual classifications and/or by laboratory testing. The USCS classifications are shown on the
Boring Logs and are periodically referenced throughout this report.
Dry Density and Moisture Content
The density has been determined for selected relatively undisturbed ring samples. These
densities were determined in general accordance with the method presented in ASTM D-2937.
The results are recorded as dry unit weight in pounds per cubic foot. The moisture contents are
determined in accordance with ASTM D-2216, and are expressed as a percentage of the dry
weight. These test results are presented on the Boring Logs.
Consolidation
Selected soil samples have been tested to determine their consolidation potential, in accordance
with ASTM D-2435. The testing apparatus is designed to accept either natural or remolded
samples in a one-inch high ring, approximately 2.416 inches in diameter. Each sample is then
loaded incrementally in a geometric progression and the resulting deflection is recorded at
selected time intervals. Porous stones are in contact with the top and bottom of the sample to
permit the addition or release of pore water. The samples are typically inundated with water at
an intermediate load to determine their potential for collapse or heave. The results of the
consolidation testing are plotted on Plates C-1 through C-4 in Appendix C of this report.
Soluble Sulfates
A representative sample of the near-surface soils was submitted to a subcontracted analytical
laboratory for determination of soluble sulfate content. Soluble sulfates are naturally present in
soils, and if the concentration is high enough, can result in degradation of concrete which
comes into contact with these soils. The results of the soluble sulfate testing are presented
below, and are discussed further in a subsequent section of this report.
Sample Identification Soluble Sulfates (%)Sulfate Classification
B-2 @ 0 to 5 feet 0.001 Negligible
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Expansion Index
The expansion potential of the on-site soils was determined in general accordance with ASTM
D-4829. The testing apparatus is designed to accept a 4-inch diameter, 1-in high, remolded
sample. The sample is initially remolded to 50± 1 percent saturation and then loaded with a
surcharge equivalent to 144 pounds per square foot. The sample is then inundated with water,
and allowed to swell against the surcharge. The resultant swell or consolidation is recorded
after a 24-hour period. The results of the EI testing are as follows:
Sample Identification Expansion Index Expansive Potential
B-1 @ 1 to 5 feet 0 Non-Expansive
Atterberg Limits
Atterberg Limits testing (ASTM D-4318) was performed on selected samples of various soil
strata encountered at the site. This test is used to determine the Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit
of the soil. The Plasticity Index is the difference between the two limits. Plasticity Index is a
general indicator of the expansive potential of the soil, with higher numbers indicating higher
expansive potential. Soils with a PI greater than 25 are considered to have a high plasticity, and
a high expansion potential. Soils with a PI greater than 18 are not considered to be susceptible
to liquefaction. The results of the Atterberg Limits testing are presented on the boring logs.
Grain Size Analysis
Limited grain size analyses have been performed on several selected samples, in accordance
with ASTM D-1140. These samples were washed over a #200 sieve to determine the
percentage of fine-grained material in each sample, which is defined as the material which
passes the #200 sieve. The weight of the portion of the sample retained on each screen is
recorded and the percentage finer or coarser of the total weight is calculated. The results of
these tests are presented on the test boring logs.
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6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the results of our review, field exploration, laboratory testing and geotechnical
analysis, the proposed development is considered feasible from a geotechnical standpoint. The
recommendations contained in this report should be taken into the design, construction, and
grading considerations. The recommendations are contingent upon all grading and foundation
construction activities being monitored by the geotechnical engineer of record. The Grading
Guide Specifications, included as Appendix D, should be considered part of this report, and
should be incorporated into the project specifications. The contractor and/or owner of the
development should bring to the attention of the geotechnical engineer any conditions that
differ from those stated in this report, or which may be detrimental for the development.
6.1 Seismic Design Considerations
The subject site is located in an area which is subject to strong ground motions due to
earthquakes. The performance of a site specific seismic hazards analysis was beyond the scope
of this investigation. However, numerous faults capable of producing significant ground motions
are located near the subject site. Due to economic considerations, it is not generally considered
reasonable to design a structure that is not susceptible to earthquake damage. Therefore,
significant damage to structures may be unavoidable during large earthquakes. The proposed
structures should, however, be designed to resist structural collapse and thereby provide
reasonable protection from serious injury, catastrophic property damage and loss of life.
Faulting and Seismicity
Research of available maps indicates that the subject site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zone. Therefore, the possibility of significant fault rupture on the site is
considered to be low.
Seismic Design Parameters
Beginning January 1, 2014, the 2013 CBC was adopted by all municipalities within Southern
California. The CBC provides procedures for earthquake resistant structural design that include
considerations for on-site soil conditions, occupancy, and the configuration of the structure
including the structural system and height. The seismic design parameters presented below are
based on the soil profile and the proximity of known faults with respect to the subject site.
The 2013 CBC Seismic Design Parameters have been generated using U.S. Seismic Design
Maps, a web-based software application developed by the United States Geological Survey. This
software application, available at the USGS web site, calculates seismic design parameters in
accordance with the 2013 CBC, utilizing a database of deterministic site accelerations at 0.01
degree intervals. The table below is a compilation of the data provided by the USGS
application. A copy of the output generated from this program is included in Appendix E of this
report. A copy of the Design Response Spectrum, as generated by the USGS application is also
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included in Appendix E. Based on this output, the following parameters may be utilized for the
subject site:
2013 CBC SEISMIC DESIGN PARAMETERS
Parameter Value
Mapped Spectral Acceleration at 0.2 sec Period SS 1.708
Mapped Spectral Acceleration at 1.0 sec Period S1 0.631
Site Class ---F*
Site Modified Spectral Acceleration at 0.2 sec Period SMS 1.708
Site Modified Spectral Acceleration at 1.0 sec Period SM1 0.947
Design Spectral Acceleration at 0.2 sec Period SDS 1.138
Design Spectral Acceleration at 1.0 sec Period SD1 0.631
*The 2013 CBC requires that Site Class F be assigned to any profile containing soils vulnerable to potential failure or collapse under
seismic loading, such as liquefiable soils. For Site Class F, the site coefficients are to be determined in accordance with Section
11.4.7 of ASCE 7-10. However, Section 20.3.1 of ASCE 7-10 indicates that for sites with structures having a fundamental period of
vibration equal to or less than 0.5 seconds, the site coefficient factors (Fa and Fv) may be determined using the standard
procedures. The seismic design parameters tabulated above were calculated using the site coefficient factors for Site Class D,
assuming that the fundamental period of the structure is less than 0.5 seconds. However, the results of the liquefaction evaluation
indicate that the subject site is underlain by potentially liquefiable soils. Therefore, if the proposed structure has a fundamental
period greater than 0.5 seconds, a site specific seismic hazards analysis would be required and additional subsurface exploration
would be necessary.
Ground Motion Parameters
For the purposes of the liquefaction analysis performed for this study, we utilized a site
acceleration that is consistent with maximum considered earthquake ground motions, as
required by the 2013 CBC. The peak ground acceleration (PGAM) was determined in accordance
with Section 11.8.3 of ASCE 7-10. The parameter PGAM is the maximum considered earthquake
geometric mean (MCEG) PGA, multiplied by the appropriate site coefficient from Table 11.8-1 of
ASCE 7-10. The web-based software application U.S. Seismic Design Maps (described in the
previous section) was used to determine PGAM, using ASCE 7-10 as the building code reference
document. A portion of the program output is included as Plate E-2 in Appendix E of this report.
As indicated on Plate E-2, the PGAM for this site is 0.702g. An associated earthquake magnitude
was obtained from the 2008 USGS Interactive Deaggregation application available on the USGS
website. The deaggregated modal magnitude is 6.98, based on the peak ground acceleration
and NEHRP soil classification D.
Liquefaction
The Seismic Hazards Map for the Newport Beach, California 7.5 Minute Quadrangle, published
by the California Geological Survey (CGS), indicates that the subject site is within a liquefaction
hazard zone. Therefore, the scope of this investigation included a detailed liquefaction
evaluation in order to determine the site-specific liquefaction potential.
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Liquefaction is the loss of strength in generally cohesionless, saturated soils when the pore-
water pressure induced in the soil by a seismic event becomes equal to or exceeds the
overburden pressure. The primary factors which influence the potential for liquefaction include
groundwater table elevation, soil type and plasticity characteristics, relative density of the soil,
initial confining pressure, and intensity and duration of ground shaking. The depth within which
the occurrence of liquefaction may impact surface improvements is generally identified as the
upper 50 feet below the existing ground surface. Liquefaction potential is greater in saturated,
loose, poorly graded fine sands with a mean (d50) grain size in the range of 0.075 to 0.2 mm
(Seed and Idriss, 1971). Non-sensitive clayey (cohesive) soils which possess a plasticity index
of at least 18 (Bray and Sancio, 2006) are generally not considered to be susceptible to
liquefaction, nor are those soils which are above the historic static groundwater table.
The liquefaction analysis was conducted in accordance with the requirements of Special
Publication 117A (CDMG, 2008), and currently accepted practice (SCEC, 1997). The liquefaction
potential of the subject site was evaluated using the empirical method developed by Boulanger
and Idriss (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008). This method predicts the earthquake-induced
liquefaction potential of the site based on a given design earthquake magnitude and peak
ground acceleration at the subject site. This procedure essentially compares the cyclic
resistance ratio (CRR) [the cyclic stress ratio required to induce liquefaction for a cohesionless
soil stratum at a given depth] with the earthquake-induced cyclic stress ratio (CSR) at that
depth from a specified design earthquake (defined by a peak ground surface acceleration and
an associated earthquake moment magnitude). CRR is determined as a function of the
corrected SPT N-value (N1)60-cs, adjusted for fines content. The factor of safety against
liquefaction is defined as CRR/CSR. Based on Special Publication 117A, a factor of safety of at
least 1.3 is required in order to demonstrate that a given soil stratum is non-liquefiable.
Additionally, in accordance with Special Publication 117A, clayey soils which do not meet the
criteria for liquefiable soils defined by Bray and Sancio (2006), loose soils with a plasticity index
(PI) less than 12 and moisture content greater than 85% of the liquid limit, are considered to
be insusceptible to liquefaction. Non-sensitive soils with a PI greater than 18 are also
considered non-liquefiable.
As part of the liquefaction evaluation, Boring Nos. B-1 and B-2 were extended to a depth of
50± feet. Both of these borings encountered free water at a depth of 7± feet during drilling.
The historic high groundwater depth was obtained from CGS Open File Report 97-08, the
Seismic Hazard Evaluation of the Newport Beach Quadrangle, which indicates a historic high
groundwater depth at the subject site of approximately 3± feet. Therefore, the historic high
groundwater table was considered to be 3 feet for the liquefaction evaluation.
The liquefaction analysis procedure is tabulated on the spreadsheet forms included in Appendix
F of this report. The liquefaction analysis was performed for Boring Nos. B-1 and B-2. The
liquefaction potential of the site was analyzed utilizing a PGAM of 0.702g for a magnitude 6.98
seismic event.
If liquefiable soils are identified, the potential settlements that could occur as a result of
liquefaction are determined using the equation for volumetric strain due to post-cyclic
reconsolidation (Yoshimine et. al, 2006). This procedure uses an empirical relationship between
the induced cyclic shear strain and the corrected N-value to determine the expected volumetric
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strain of saturated sands subjected to earthquake shaking. This analysis is also documented on
the spreadsheets included in Appendix F.
Conclusions and Recommendations
The results of the liquefaction analysis have identified potentially liquefiable soils at Boring Nos.
B-1 and B-2. The liquefiable materials are present in several layers between depths of 3 and
50± feet. Soils which are located above the historic high groundwater table (3 feet), or possess
factors of safety in excess of 1.3, are considered non-liquefiable. In addition, soils that will be
removed and replaced as engineered fill are also considered to be non-liquefiable. Based on the
recommendations of this report, it is assumed that the upper 4 to 5± feet will be recompacted
as engineered fill.
Based on the settlement analysis (also tabulated on the spreadsheets in Appendix F) a total
dynamic (liquefaction induced) settlements of 3.9 and 3.7± inches could be expected at Boring
Nos. B-1 and B-2, respectively. The associated differential settlement is estimated to be on the
order of 1 to 2± inches. The estimated differential settlement could be assumed to occur across
a distance of 50 feet, indicating a maximum angular distortion of approximately 0.0033 inches
per inch.The total settlements are considered to be in excess of the tolerances of a
typical structure supported on conventional shallow foundations. Therefore, this
report provides recommendations for a mat foundation to support the proposed
retail building.However, it should be noted that even with the use of a mat foundation, minor
to moderate repairs, including repair of damaged drywall and stucco, etc., would likely be
required after the occurrence of liquefaction-induced settlements.
Based on our understanding of the proposed development, it is considered feasible to support
the proposed structure on a mat foundation. Such a foundation system can be designed to
resist the effects of the anticipated differential settlements, to the extent that the structure
would not catastrophically fail. Designing the proposed structure to remain completely
undamaged during a major seismic event is not considered to be economically feasible. Based
on this understanding, the use of a mat foundation system is considered to be the most
economical means of supporting the proposed structure.
In order to support the proposed structure on a mat foundation the structural engineer should
verify that the structure would not catastrophically fail due to the predicted dynamic differential
settlements. Any utility connections to the structure should be designed to withstand the
estimated differential settlements. It should also be noted that minor to moderate repairs,
including re-leveling, restoration of utility connections, repair of damaged drywall and stucco,
etc., would likely be required after occurrence of the liquefaction-induced settlements.
The use of a mat foundation system, as described in this report, is typical for buildings of this
type, where they are underlain the extent of liquefiable soils encountered at this site. The post-
liquefaction damage that could occur within the building proposed for this site will also be
typical or less than similar buildings in the vicinity of this project. However, if the owner
determines that this level of potential damage is not acceptable, other geotechnical and
structural options are available, including the use of ground improvement.
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6.2 Geotechnical Design Considerations
General
The near surface conditions encountered at the site generally consist of a surficial layer of fill
soils underlain by moderate strength native alluvium. The near surface fill soils possess variable
strengths and densities and occasional metallic debris. Based on these characteristics, and the
age of the existing development, the existing fill soils are considered to represent
undocumented fill, not suitable for support of the proposed structure. In addition, significant
disturbance of the upper 2 to 3 feet of soils is expected to occur during demolition of the
existing building and surrounding improvements. Based on these conditions, limited remedial
grading will be necessary within the proposed building area to prepare a subgrade suitable for
support of the recommended mat foundation.
As discussed in a previous section of this report, potentially liquefiable soils were identified at
this site. The presence of the recommended layer of newly placed compacted structural fill
above these liquefiable soils will help to reduce any surface manifestations that could occur as a
result of liquefaction. The foundation and floor slab design recommendations presented in the
subsequent sections of this report also contain recommendations to provide additional rigidity in
order to reduce the potential effects of differential settlement that could occur as a result of
liquefaction.
Settlement
The proposed remedial grading will remove the existing undocumented fill soils and a portion of
the underlying native alluvium from within the proposed building area. The native soils that will
remain in place beneath the recommended depth of overexcavation possess favorable
consolidation and collapse characteristics, and will not be subject to significant stress increases
from the foundations of the new structure. Therefore, following completion of the
recommended remedial grading, post-construction static settlements are expected to be within
tolerable limits.
Soluble Sulfates
The results of the soluble sulfate testing indicate that the selected samples of the on-site soils
contain negligible concentrations of soluble sulfates, in accordance with American Concrete
Institute (ACI) guidelines. Therefore, specialized concrete mix designs are not considered to be
necessary, with regard to sulfate protection purposes. It is, however, recommended that
additional soluble sulfate testing be conducted at the completion of rough grading to verify the
soluble sulfate concentrations of the soils which are present at pad grade within the building
area.
Expansion
Laboratory testing performed on a representative sample of the near surface soils indicates that
these materials are non-expansive (EI =0). Therefore, no design recommendations relative to
expansive soils are considered warranted for this project. It is recommended that additional
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expansion index testing be conducted at the completion of rough grading to verify the
expansion potential of the as-graded building pad.
Shrinkage/Subsidence
Removal and recompaction of the near surface fill and alluvial soils is estimated to result in an
average shrinkage of 5 to 10 percent. Minor ground subsidence is expected to occur in the soils
below the zone of removal, due to settlement and machinery working. The subsidence is
estimated to be 0.1± feet. This estimate may be used for grading in areas that are underlain by
existing native alluvial soils.
These estimates are based on previous experience and the subsurface conditions encountered
at the boring locations. The actual amount of subsidence is expected to be variable and will be
dependant on the type of machinery used, repetitions of use, and dynamic effects, all of which
are difficult to assess precisely.
Grading and Foundation Plan Review
No grading or foundation plans were available at the time of this report. It is therefore
recommended that we be provided with copies of the preliminary plans, when they become
available, for review with regard to the conclusions, recommendations, and assumptions
contained within this report.
6.3 Site Grading Recommendations
The grading recommendations presented below are based on the subsurface conditions
encountered at the boring locations and our understanding of the proposed development. We
recommend that all grading activities be completed in accordance with the Grading Guide
Specifications included as Appendix D of this report, unless superseded by site-specific
recommendations presented below.
Site Stripping and Demolition
Any existing improvements that will not remain in place for use with the new development
should be removed in their entirety. This should include all foundations, floor slabs, utilities, and
any other subsurface improvements associated with the existing building. Demolition debris
should be disposed of offsite. If desired, asphalt and concrete debris may be crushed to a
maximum 2-inch particle size, mixed with on-site soils, and incorporated into new structural
fills.
Any organic materials from demolished landscape planters should be removed and disposed of
off-site, or in non-structural areas of the property. The actual extent of site stripping should be
determined by the geotechnical engineer at the time of grading, based on the organic content
and the stability of the encountered materials.
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Treatment of Existing Soils: Building Pad
It is recommended that remedial grading be performed within the proposed building area to
remove the existing undocumented fill soils. Based on conditions encountered at the boring
locations, these fill soils generally extend to depths of 3 to 4½± feet. All of these fill soils
should be removed from the building pad area in their entirety. It is also recommended that the
overexcavation extend to a depth of at least 3 feet below proposed pad grade, and 3 feet below
existing grade.
Within the influence zones of the new foundations, the overexcavation should extend to a depth
of at least 2 feet below proposed foundation bearing grade. The overexcavation should extend
at least 5 feet beyond the building perimeter, and to an extent equal to the depth of new fill
below the foundation bearing grade. If the proposed structure incorporates any exterior
columns (such as for a building canopy or overhang) the overexcavation should also encompass
these areas.
The remedial grading activities within the proposed building area will require excavation near
the south property line as well as the southern portions of the east and west property lines. In
these area, it may not be feasible to achieve the full lateral extent of overexcavation. Slot
cutting techniques may be required in these area of the site, to remove the existing
undocumented fill soils while providing adequate lateral support for the adjacent properties. It
is recommended that copies of the grading and foundation plans be provided to our office for
review with regard to the need for specialized grading techniques in these areas of the site.
Following completion of the overexcavation, the subgrade soils within the building area should
be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer to verify their suitability to serve as the structural fill
subgrade, as well as to support the foundation loads of the new structure. This evaluation
should include proofrolling and probing to identify any soft, loose or otherwise unstable soils
that must be removed. Some localized areas of deeper excavation may be required if additional
fill materials or loose, porous, or low density native soils are encountered at the base of the
overexcavation.
Based on conditions encountered at the exploratory boring locations, very moist
soils will be encountered at or near the base of the recommended overexcavation.
Stabilization of the exposed overexcavation subgrade soils will likely be necessary. Scarification
and air drying of these materials may be sufficient to obtain a stable subgrade. However, due to
the relatively shallow ground water table and the relatively high moisture contents of the near
surface soils, air drying may not be feasible to obtain a stable subgrade. If highly unstable soils
are identified, and if the construction schedule does not allow for delays associated with air
drying, mechanical stabilization, usually consisting of coarse crushed stone or geotextile, could
be necessary. Asphalt and concrete crushed to particles sizes ranging between 4 and 6 inches
could potentially be used as subgrade stabilization material as well. If stabilization is required,
the geotechnical engineer should be contacted for supplementary recommendations based on
the conditions observed at the exposed subgrade. On a preliminary basis, a woven geotextile
material consisting of TenCate Mirafi RS380i or RS580i, or equivalent, overlain by a coarse
crushed stone layer of 12 to 18± inches in thickness may be sufficient to stabilize to the very
moist to wet subgrade soils, depending upon the condition of the exposed subgrade.
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After a suitable overexcavation subgrade has been achieved, the exposed soils should be
scarified to a depth of at least 12 inches, and moisture conditioned to at least 2 to 4 percent
above optimum moisture content, and recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. The previously excavated soils may then be replaced as compacted
structural fill.
Treatment of Existing Soils: Parking Areas
Based on economic considerations, overexcavation of the existing fill soils in the new parking
areas is not considered warranted, with the exception of areas where lower strength, or
unstable, soils are identified by the geotechnical engineer during grading.
Subgrade preparation in the new parking areas should initially consist of removal of all soils
disturbed during stripping and demolition operations. The geotechnical engineer should then
evaluate the subgrade to identify any areas of additional unsuitable soils. The subgrade soils
should then be scarified to a depth of 12± inches, moisture conditioned to 2 to 4 percent above
optimum moisture content, and recompacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density.
The grading recommendations presented above for the proposed parking and drive areas
assume that the owner and/or developer can tolerate minor amounts of settlement within the
proposed parking areas. The grading recommendations presented above do not completely
mitigate the extent of existing undocumented fill soils in the parking areas. As such, settlement
and associated pavement distress could occur. Typically, repair of such distressed areas
involves significantly lower costs than completely mitigating these soils at the time of
construction. If the owner cannot tolerate the risk of such settlements, the parking and drive
areas should be overexcavated to a depth of 2 feet below proposed pavement subgrade
elevation, with the resulting soils replaced as compacted structural fill.
Treatment of Existing Soils: Retaining Walls and Site Walls
The existing soils within the areas of any proposed retaining walls should be overexcavated to a
depth of 2 feet below foundation bearing grade and replaced as compacted structural fill, as
discussed above for the proposed building pad. Any existing undocumented fill soils should also
be removed in their entirety. The foundation subgrade soils within the areas of any proposed
non-retaining site walls should be overexcavated to a depth of 1 foot below proposed
foundation bearing grade. For both types of walls, the overexcavation subgrade soils should be
evaluated by the geotechnical engineer prior to scarifying, moisture conditioning and
recompacting the upper 12 inches of exposed subgrade soils. The previously excavated soils
may then be replaced as compacted structural fill.
Fill Placement
•Fill soils should be placed in thin (6± inches), near-horizontal lifts, moisture
conditioned to 2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content, and compacted.
•On-site soils may be used for fill provided they are cleaned of any debris to the
satisfaction of the geotechnical engineer. All fill should conform with the
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recommendations presented in the Grading Guide Specifications, included as
Appendix D. Some of the existing near-surface soils possess elevated moisture
contents. Drying of these materials may be required prior to reuse as structural fill.
•All grading and fill placement activities should be completed in accordance with the
requirements of the 2013 CBC and the grading code of the city of Newport Beach.
•All fill soils should be compacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. Fill soils should be well mixed.
•Compaction tests should be performed periodically by the geotechnical engineer as
random verification of compaction and moisture content. These tests are intended
to aid the contractor. Since the tests are taken at discrete locations and depths,
they may not be indicative of the entire fill and therefore should not relieve the
contractor of his responsibility to meet the job specifications.
Imported Structural Fill
All imported structural fill should consist of very low expansive (EI < 20), well graded soils
possessing at least 10 percent fines (that portion of the sample passing the No. 200 sieve).
Additional specifications for structural fill are presented in the Grading Guide Specifications,
included as Appendix D.
Utility Trench Backfill
In general, all utility trench backfill should be compacted to at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-
1557 maximum dry density. As an alternative, a clean sand (minimum Sand Equivalent of 30)
may be placed within trenches and compacted in place (jetting or flooding is not
recommended). It is recommended that materials in excess of 3 inches in size not be used for
utility trench backfill. Compacted trench backfill should conform to the requirements of the local
grading code, and more restrictive requirements may be indicated by the city of Newport
Beach. All utility trench backfills should be witnessed by the geotechnical engineer. The trench
backfill soils should be compaction tested where possible; probed and visually evaluated
elsewhere.
Utility trenches which parallel a footing, and extending below a 1h:1v plane projected from the
outside edge of the footing should be backfilled with structural fill soils, compacted to at least
90 percent of the ASTM D-1557 standard. Pea gravel backfill should not be used for these
trenches.
6.4 Construction Considerations
Excavation Considerations
The near-surface soils at this site generally consist of sands and silty sands. These materials
may be subject to caving within shallow excavations. Where caving occurs within shallow
excavations, flattened excavation slopes may be sufficient to provide excavation stability.
Deeper excavations may require some form of external stabilization such as shoring or bracing.
Maintaining adequate moisture content within the near-surface soils will improve excavation
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stability. Temporary excavation slopes should be no steeper than 2h:1v. All excavation
activities on this site should be conducted in accordance with Cal-OSHA regulations.
Remedial grading for the proposed structure will require excavation immediately adjacent to the
south property lines and portions of the east and west property lines. The contractor should
take all necessary provisions to protect any improvements on the adjacent properties.If
caving is encountered during remedial grading activities, slot cutting or shoring may
be required.Typically, A-B-C slot cuts on 6 to 8-foot centers are suitable to maintain
excavation stability. The geotechnical engineer should observe the conditions and determine the
appropriate slot cutting procedures at the time of site grading.
Moisture Sensitive Subgrade Soils
Some of the near-surface soils possess appreciable silt content and will become unstable if
exposed to significant moisture infiltration or disturbance by construction traffic. In addition,
based on their granular content, some of the on-site soils will be susceptible to erosion.
Therefore, the site should be graded to prevent ponding of surface water and to prevent water
from running into excavations.
As discussed in Section 6.3 of this report, unstable subgrade soils are expected to be
encountered at the base of the overexcavation within the proposed building area. The extent of
unstable subgrade soils will to a large degree depend on methods used by the contractor to
avoid adding additional moisture to these soils or disturbing soils which already possess high
moisture contents. If grading occurs during a period of relatively wet weather, an increase in
subgrade instability should also be expected.
It is recommended that only tracked vehicles be used once the building pad overexcavations
have extended below a depth of 3 feet. The use of rubber-tired equipment could result in
significant pumping and further deterioration of the exposed subgrade.
Drying of these materials will likely be required in order to obtain a moisture
content suitable for recompaction. Allowances should be made for costs and delays
associated with drying the on-site soils or import of a drier, less moisture sensitive
fill material.Grading during wet or cool weather may also increase the depth of
overexcavation in the pad areas as well as the need for and/or the thickness of the crushed
stone stabilization layer, discussed in Section 6.3 of this report.
Groundwater
The static groundwater table at this site is considered to exist at depths of 5½ to 7±feet below
the existing site grades. . Based on these conditions, groundwater is not expected to impact
remedial grading or foundation construction activities where these excavations extend to depths
of less than 5 to 7± feet. However, if any excavations are required to extend to greater depths,
dewatering may be necessary. As noted in Section 4.2 of this report, the California Geological
Survey indicates that the historic groundwater table at this site was located at a depth of 3±
feet below existing grade. If excavations on this site expose zones of perched water, sump
pumps placed in the bottoms of excavations are expected to be suitable to removal localized
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zones of water, above the water table. If excavations below the water table are required, the
geotechnical engineer should be contacted to provide additional recommendations.
6.5 Foundation Design and Construction
Based on the preceding grading recommendations, it is assumed that the new building pad will
be underlain by new structural fill soils used to replace the existing undocumented fill soils.
These structural fill soils are expected to extend to depths of at least 2 feet below the proposed
foundation bearing grade. Based on the presence of potentially liquefiable soils which could
contribute almost 4 inches of total settlement, it is recommended that the building be supported
on a specialized foundation system. The most feasible method of foundation support is
considered to be a mat foundation.
Mat Foundation Design Parameters
The mat foundation may be designed using the following parameters:
•Maximum, net allowable soil bearing pressure: 1,500 lbs/ft2.
•Modulus of subgrade reaction (kvi): 125 lbs/in3
•It is recommended that the mat foundation incorporate a perimeter turned-down
edge embedded at least 18 inches below adjacent exterior grade.
•Minimum mat thickness: 10 inches.
•If moisture sensitive floor coverings will be used within the interior of the building,
then the entire mat foundation should include a moisture vapor barrier below the
entire area of the proposed slab. The moisture vapor barrier should meet or exceed
the Class A rating as defined by ASTM E 1745-97 and have a permeance rating less
than 0.01 perms as described in ASTM E 96-95 and ASTM E 154-88. Stego®Wrap
Vapor Barrier, 15 mils in thickness, meets this specification. The moisture vapor
barrier should be properly constructed in accordance with all applicable
manufacturer specifications. Given that a rock free subgrade is anticipated and that
a capillary break is not required, sand below the barrier is not required.
The allowable bearing pressures presented above may be increased by 1/3 when considering
short duration wind or seismic loads. Additional rigidity may be necessary for structural
considerations, or to resist the effects of the liquefaction-induced differential settlements
discussed above. The actual design of the mat foundation, including the steel reinforcement,
should be determined by the structural engineer.
Spread Footing Foundation Design Parameters
As discussed previously, it is recommended that that proposed building be supported on a mat
foundation. Minor improvements such as retaining walls less than 3 feet in height and site walls
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may be supported on shallow foundations. New square and rectangular footings for these minor
improvements may be designed as follows:
•Maximum, net allowable soil bearing pressure: 2,500 lbs/ft2.
•Minimum wall/column footing width: 14 inches/24 inches.
•Minimum longitudinal steel reinforcement within strip footings: Four (4) No. 5 rebars
(2 top and 2 bottom).
•Minimum foundation embedment: 12 inches into suitable structural fill soils, and at
least 18 inches below adjacent exterior grade. Interior column footings may be
placed immediately beneath the floor slab.
•It is recommended that the perimeter building foundations be continuous across all
exterior doorways. Any flatwork adjacent to the exterior doors should be doweled
into the perimeter foundations in a manner determined by the structural engineer.
The allowable bearing pressures presented above may be increased by 1/3 when considering
short duration wind or seismic loads. The minimum steel reinforcement recommended above is
based on geotechnical considerations; additional reinforcement may be necessary for structural
considerations. The actual design of the foundations should be determined by the structural
engineer.
Foundation Construction
The foundation subgrade soils should be evaluated at the time of overexcavation, as discussed
in Section 6.3 of this report. It is further recommended that the foundation subgrade soils be
evaluated by the geotechnical engineer immediately prior to steel or concrete placement. Soils
suitable for direct foundation support should consist of newly placed structural fill, compacted to
at least 90 percent of the ASTM D-1557 maximum dry density. Any unsuitable materials should
be removed to a depth of suitable bearing compacted structural fill, with the resulting
excavations backfilled with compacted fill soils. As an alternative, lean concrete slurry (500 to
1,500 psi) may be used to backfill such isolated overexcavations.
The foundation subgrade soils should also be properly moisture conditioned to 2 to 4 percent
above the Modified Proctor optimum, to a depth of at least 12 inches below bearing grade.
Since it is typically not feasible to increase the moisture content of the floor slab and foundation
subgrade soils once rough grading has been completed, care should be taken to maintain the
moisture content of the building pad subgrade soils throughout the construction process.
Estimated Foundation Settlements
Post-construction total and differential settlements of shallow foundations designed and
constructed in accordance with the previously presented recommendations are estimated to be
less than 1.0 and 0.5 inches, respectively, under static conditions. Differential movements are
expected to occur over a 30-foot span, thereby resulting in an angular distortion of less than
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0.002 inches per inch. These settlements are in addition to the liquefaction-induced settlements
previously discussed in Section 6.1 of this report.
Lateral Load Resistance
Lateral load resistance will be developed by a combination of friction acting at the base of
foundations and slabs and the passive earth pressure developed by footings below grade. The
following friction and passive pressure may be used to resist lateral forces:
•Passive Earth Pressure: 300 lbs/ft3
•Friction Coefficient: 0.30
These are allowable values, and include a factor of safety. When combining friction and passive
resistance, the passive pressure component should be reduced by one-third. These values
assume that footings will be poured directly against compacted structural fill. The maximum
allowable passive pressure is 3000 lbs/ft2.
6.6 Trash Enclosure Design Parameters
The site plan provided to our office indicates that the proposed development will include a trash
enclosure. It is expected that the trash enclosure as well as the approach slab will be subjected
to relatively heavy wheel loads, imposed by trash removal equipment.
The subgrade soils in the area of the trash enclosure and the approach slab should be prepared
in accordance with the recommendations for the parking areas, presented in Section 6.3 of this
report. As such, it is expected that the trash enclosure will be underlain by structural fill soils,
extending to a depth of 1 foot below proposed subgrade elevation. Based on geotechnical
considerations, the following recommendations are provided for the design of the trash
enclosure and the trash enclosure approach slab:
•The trash enclosure slab may consist of a 6-inch thick concrete slab incorporating a
perimeter footing or a turned down edge, extending to a depth of at least 12 inches
below adjacent finished grade. If the trash enclosure will incorporate rigid walls
such as masonry block or tilt-up concrete, the perimeter foundations should be
designed in accordance with the recommendations previously presented in Section
6.5 of this report.
•Reinforcement within the trash enclosure slab should consist of at least No. 3 bars at
18-inches on-center, in both directions.
•The trash enclosure approach slab should be constructed of Portland cement
concrete, at least 6 inches in thickness. Reinforcement within the approach slab
should consist of at least No. 3 bars at 18-inches on-center, in both directions.
•The trash enclosure and approach slab subgrades should be moisture conditioned to
2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content to a depth of 12 inches. The
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trash enclosure slab and the approach slab should be structurally connected, to
reduce the potential for differential movement between the two slabs.
•The actual design of the trash enclosure and the trash enclosure approach slab
should be completed by the structural engineer to verify adequate thickness and
reinforcement.
6.7 Retaining Wall Design and Construction
Although not indicated on the site plan, some small (less than 3 to 4 feet in height) retaining
walls may be required to facilitate the new site grades. The parameters recommended for use
in the design of these walls are presented below.
Retaining Wall Design Parameters
Based on the soil conditions encountered at the boring locations, the following parameters may
be used in the design of new retaining walls for this site. We have provided parameters
assuming the use of on-site soils for retaining wall backfill. The on-site soils generally consist of
sands and silty sands. Based on their classification, these materials are expected to possess a
friction angle of at least 30 degrees when compacted to 90 percent relative compaction.
If desired, SCG could provide design parameters for an alternative select backfill material
behind the retaining walls. The use of select backfill material could result in lower lateral earth
pressures. In order to use the design parameters for the imported select fill, this material must
be placed within the entire active failure wedge. This wedge is defined as extending from the
heel of the retaining wall upwards at an angle of approximately 60° from horizontal. If select
backfill material behind the retaining wall is desired, SCG should be contacted for
supplementary recommendations.
RETAINING WALL DESIGN PARAMETERS
Design Parameter
Soil Type
On-site Silty Sands and Sandy Silts
Internal Friction Angle (φ)30°
Unit Weight 120 lbs/ft3
Equivalent
Fluid Pressure:
Active Condition
(level backfill)40 lbs/ft3
Active Condition
(2h:1v backfill)65 lbs/ft3
At-Rest Condition
(level backfill)60 lbs/ft3
The walls should be designed using a soil-footing coefficient of friction of 0.30 and an
equivalent passive pressure of 300 lbs/ft3. The structural engineer should incorporate
appropriate factors of safety in the design of the retaining walls.
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The active earth pressure may be used for the design of retaining walls that do not directly
support structures or support soils that in turn support structures and which will be allowed to
deflect. The at-rest earth pressure should be used for walls that will not be allowed to deflect
such as those which will support foundation bearing soils, or which will support foundation
loads directly.
Where the soils on the toe side of the retaining wall are not covered by a "hard" surface such
as a structure or pavement, the upper 1 foot of soil should be neglected when calculating
passive resistance due to the potential for the material to become disturbed or degraded during
the life of the structure.
Seismic Lateral Earth Pressures
In addition to the lateral earth pressures presented in the previous section, retaining walls
which are more than 6 feet in height should be designed for a seismic lateral earth pressure, in
accordance with the 2013 CBC. Based on the current site plan, it is not expected that any walls
in excess of 6 feet in height will be required for this project. If any such walls are proposed, our
office should be contacted for supplementary design recommendations.
Retaining Wall Foundation Design
The retaining wall foundations should be supported within newly placed compacted structural
fill, extending to a depth of at least 2 feet below proposed foundation bearing grade.
Foundations to support new retaining walls should be designed in accordance with the general
Foundation Design Parameters presented in a previous section of this report.
Backfill Material
The near-surface soils encountered at the boring locations generally consist of silty fine sands
and sands. These materials may be used as retaining wall backfill. In addition, all backfill
material placed within 3 feet of the back wall face should have a particle size no greater than 3
inches. The retaining wall backfill materials should be well graded.
It is recommended that a properly installed prefabricated drainage composite such as the
MiraDRAIN 6000XL (or approved equivalent), which is specifically designed for use behind
retaining walls be used. If the drainage composite material is not covered by an impermeable
surface, such as a structure or pavement, a 12-inch thick layer of a low permeability soil should
be placed over the backfill to reduce surface water migration to the underlying soils. The
drainage composite should be separated from the backfill soils by a suitable geotextile,
approved by the geotechnical engineer.
All retaining wall backfill should be placed and compacted under engineering controlled
conditions in the necessary layer thicknesses to ensure an in-place density between 90 and 93
percent of the maximum dry density as determined by the Modified Proctor test (ASTM D1557).
Care should be taken to avoid over-compaction of the soils behind the retaining walls, and the
use of heavy compaction equipment should be avoided.
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Subsurface Drainage
As previously indicated, the retaining wall design parameters are based upon drained backfill
conditions. Consequently, some form of permanent drainage system will be necessary in
conjunction with the appropriate backfill material. Subsurface drainage may consist of either:
•A weep hole drainage system typically consisting of a series of 4-inch diameter holes
in the wall situated slightly above the ground surface elevation on the exposed side
of the wall and at an approximate 8-foot on-center spacing. The weep holes should
include a 2 cubic foot pocket of open graded gravel, surrounded by an approved
geotextile fabric, at each weep hole location.
•A 4-inch diameter perforated pipe surrounded by 2 cubic feet of gravel per linear
foot of drain placed behind the wall, above the retaining wall footing. The gravel
layer should be wrapped in a suitable geotextile fabric to reduce the potential for
migration of fines. The footing drain should be extended to daylight or tied into a
storm drainage system.
6.8 Pavement Design Parameters
Site preparation in the pavement area should be completed as previously recommended in the
Site Grading Recommendations section of this report. The subsequent pavement
recommendations assume proper drainage and construction monitoring, and are based on
either PCA or CALTRANS design parameters for a twenty (20) year design period. However,
these designs also assume a routine pavement maintenance program to obtain the anticipated
20-year pavement service life.
Pavement Subgrades
It is anticipated that the new pavements will be supported on the existing fill and/or native soils
that have been scarified, moisture conditioned, and recompacted. These materials generally
consist of silty sands and sands. These materials are expected to exhibit fair to good pavement
support characteristics, with estimated R-values of 40 to 50. Since R-value testing was not
included in the scope of services for the current project, the subsequent pavement designs are
based upon a conservatively assumed R-value of 40. Any fill material imported to the site
should have support characteristics equal to or greater than that of the on-site soils and be
placed and compacted under engineering controlled conditions. It may be desirable to perform
R-value testing after the completion of rough grading to verify the R-value of the as-graded
parking subgrade.
Asphaltic Concrete
Presented below are the recommended thicknesses for new flexible pavement structures
consisting of asphaltic concrete over a granular base. The pavement designs are based on the
traffic indices (TI’s) indicated. The client and/or civil engineer should verify that these TI’s are
representative of the anticipated traffic volumes. If the client and/or civil engineer determine
that the expected traffic volume will exceed the applicable traffic index, we should be contacted
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for supplementary recommendations. The design traffic indices equate to the following
approximate daily traffic volumes over a 20-year design life, assuming six operational traffic
days per week.
Traffic Index No. of Heavy Trucks per Day
4.0 0
5.0 1
6.0 3
For the purpose of the traffic volumes indicated above, a truck is defined as a 5-axle tractor
trailer unit with one 8-kip axle and two 32-kip tandem axles. All of the traffic indices allow for
1,000 automobiles per day.
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS (R = 40)
Materials
Thickness (inches)
Auto Parking
(TI = 4.0)
Auto Drive Lanes
(TI = 5.0)
Light Truck Traffic
(TI = 6.0)
Asphalt Concrete 3 3 3½
Aggregate Base 3 4 6
Compacted Subgrade 12 12 12
The aggregate base course should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. The asphaltic concrete should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the
Marshall maximum density, as determined by ASTM D-2726. The aggregate base course may
consist of crushed aggregate base (CAB) or crushed miscellaneous base (CMB), which is a
recycled gravel, asphalt and concrete material. The gradation, R-Value, Sand Equivalent, and
Percentage Wear of the CAB or CMB should comply with appropriate specifications contained in
the current edition of the “Greenbook” Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.
Portland Cement Concrete
The preparation of the subgrade soils within Portland cement concrete pavement areas should
be performed as previously described for proposed asphalt pavement areas. The minimum
recommended thicknesses for the Portland Cement Concrete pavement sections are as follows:
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
Materials
Thickness (inches)
Automobile Parking and Drive
Areas
Truck Traffic Areas
(TI =6.0)
PCC 5 5½
Compacted Subgrade
(95% minimum compaction)12 12
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The concrete should have a 28-day compressive strength of at least 3,000 psi. Reinforcing
within all pavements should be designed by the structural engineer. The maximum joint spacing
within all of the PCC pavements is recommended to be equal to or less than 30 times the
pavement thickness. The actual joint spacing and reinforcing of the Portland cement concrete
pavements should be determined by the structural engineer.
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7.0 GENERAL COMMENTS
This report has been prepared as an instrument of service for use by the client, in order to aid
in the evaluation of this property and to assist the architects and engineers in the design and
preparation of the project plans and specifications. This report may be provided to the
contractor(s) and other design consultants to disclose information relative to the project.
However, this report is not intended to be utilized as a specification in and of itself, without
appropriate interpretation by the project architect, civil engineer, and/or structural engineer.
The reproduction and distribution of this report must be authorized by the client and Southern
California Geotechnical, Inc. Furthermore, any reliance on this report by an unauthorized third
party is at such party’s sole risk, and we accept no responsibility for damage or loss which may
occur. The client(s)’ reliance upon this report is subject to the Engineering Services Agreement,
incorporated into our proposal for this project.
The analysis of this site was based on a subsurface profile interpolated from limited discrete soil
samples. While the materials encountered in the project area are considered to be
representative of the total area, some variations should be expected between boring locations
and sample depths. If the conditions encountered during construction vary significantly from
those detailed herein, we should be contacted immediately to determine if the conditions alter
the recommendations contained herein.
This report has been based on assumed or provided characteristics of the proposed
development. It is recommended that the owner, client, architect, structural engineer, and civil
engineer carefully review these assumptions to ensure that they are consistent with the
characteristics of the proposed development. If discrepancies exist, they should be brought to
our attention to verify that they do not affect the conclusions and recommendations contained
herein. We also recommend that the project plans and specifications be submitted to our office
for review to verify that our recommendations have been correctly interpreted.
The analysis, conclusions, and recommendations contained within this report have been
promulgated in accordance with generally accepted professional geotechnical engineering
practice. No other warranty is implied or expressed.
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8.0 REFERENCES
California Division of Mines and Geology (CDMG), “Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating
Seismic Hazards in California,” State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of
Mines and Geology, Special Publication 117A, 2008.
Idriss, I. M. and Boulanger, R. W., “Soil Liquefaction During Earthquakes”, Earthquake
Engineering Research Institute, 2008.
National Research Council (NRC), “Liquefaction of Soils During Earthquakes,” Committee on
Earthquake Engineering, National Research Council, Washington D. C., Report No. CETS-EE-
001, 1985.
Seed, H. B., and Idriss, I. M., “Simplified Procedure for Evaluating Soil Liquefaction Potential
using field Performance Data,” Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division,
American Society of Civil Engineers, September 1971, pp. 1249-1273.
Sadigh, K., Chang, C. –Y., Egan, J. A., Makdisi. F., Youngs, R. R., “Attenuation Relationships for
Shallow Crustal Earthquakes Based on California Strong Motion Data”, Seismological Research
Letters, Seismological Society of America, Volume 68, Number 1, January/ February 1997, pp.
180-189.
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), University of Southern California,
“Recommended Procedures for Implementation of DMG Special Publication 117, Guidelines for
Analyzing and Mitigating Liquefaction in California,” Committee formed 1997.
Tokimatsu K., and Seed, H. B., “Evaluation of Settlements in Sands Due to Earthquake
Shaking,” Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division, American society of Civil Engineers,
Volume 113, No. 8, August 1987, pp. 861-878.
Tokimatsu, K. and Yoshimi, Y., “Empirical Correlations of Soil Liquefaction Based on SPT N-value
and Fines Content,”Seismological Research Letters, Eastern Section Seismological Society Of
America, Volume 63, Number 1, p. 73.
Youd, T. L. and Idriss, I. M. (Editors), “Proceedings of the NCEER Workshop on Evaluation of
Liquefaction Resistance of Soils,” Salt Lake City, UT, January 5-6 1996, NCEER Technical Report
NCEER-97-0022, Buffalo, NY.
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PROPOSED RETAIL BUILDING
SCALE: 1" = 2400'
DRAWN: DRK
CHKD: JAS
SCG PROJECT
16G184-1
PLATE 1
SITE LOCATION MAP
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
SOURCE: ORANGE COUNTY
THOMAS GUIDE, 2013
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BORING LOG LEGEND
SAMPLE TYPE GRAPHICAL
SYMBOL SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
AUGER SAMPLE COLLECTED FROM AUGER CUTTINGS, NO FIELD
MEASUREMENT OF SOIL STRENGTH. (DISTURBED)
CORE ROCK CORE SAMPLE: TYPICALLY TAKEN WITH A
DIAMOND-TIPPED CORE BARREL. TYPICALLY USED
ONLY IN HIGHLY CONSOLIDATED BEDROCK.
GRAB 1
SOIL SAMPLE TAKEN WITH NO SPECIALIZED
EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS FROM A STOCKPILE OR THE
GROUND SURFACE. (DISTURBED)
CS CALIFORNIA SAMPLER: 2-1/2 INCH I.D. SPLIT BARREL
SAMPLER, LINED WITH 1-INCH HIGH BRASS RINGS.
DRIVEN WITH SPT HAMMER. (RELATIVELY
UNDISTURBED)
NSR
NO RECOVERY: THE SAMPLING ATTEMPT DID NOT
RESULT IN RECOVERY OF ANY SIGNIFICANT SOIL OR
ROCK MATERIAL.
SPT STANDARD PENETRATION TEST: SAMPLER IS A 1.4
INCH INSIDE DIAMETER SPLIT BARREL, DRIVEN 18
INCHES WITH THE SPT HAMMER. (DISTURBED)
SH SHELBY TUBE: TAKEN WITH A THIN WALL SAMPLE
TUBE, PUSHED INTO THE SOIL AND THEN EXTRACTED.
(UNDISTURBED)
VANE VANE SHEAR TEST: SOIL STRENGTH OBTAINED USING
A 4 BLADED SHEAR DEVICE. TYPICALLY USED IN SOFT
CLAYS-NO SAMPLE RECOVERED.
COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS
DEPTH: Distance in feet below the ground surface.
SAMPLE: Sample Type as depicted above.
BLOW COUNT: Number of blows required to advance the sampler 12 inches using a 140 lb
hammer with a 30-inch drop. 50/3” indicates penetration refusal (>50 blows)
at 3 inches. WH indicates that the weight of the hammer was sufficient to
push the sampler 6 inches or more.
POCKET PEN.: Approximate shear strength of a cohesive soil sample as measured by pocket
penetrometer.
GRAPHIC LOG: Graphic Soil Symbol as depicted on the following page.
DRY DENSITY: Dry density of an undisturbed or relatively undisturbed sample in lbs/ft3.
MOISTURE CONTENT: Moisture content of a soil sample, expressed as a percentage of the dry weight.
LIQUID LIMIT: The moisture content above which a soil behaves as a liquid.
PLASTIC LIMIT: The moisture content above which a soil behaves as a plastic.
PASSING #200 SIEVE: The percentage of the sample finer than the #200 standard sieve.
UNCONFINED SHEAR: The shear strength of a cohesive soil sample, as measured in the unconfined state.
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GRAINED
SOILS
SW
TYPICAL
DESCRIPTIONS
WELL-GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL -
SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO
FINES
SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL - SAND -
SILT MIXTURES
LETTERGRAPH
POORLY-GRADED GRAVELS,
GRAVEL - SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE
OR NO FINES
GC
GM
GP
GW
POORLY-GRADED SANDS,
GRAVELLY SAND, LITTLE OR NO
FINES
SILTS
AND
CLAYS
MORE THAN 50%
OF MATERIAL IS
LARGER THAN
NO. 200 SIEVE
SIZE
MORE THAN 50%
OF MATERIAL IS
SMALLER THAN
NO. 200 SIEVE
SIZE
MORE THAN 50%
OF COARSE
FRACTION
PASSING ON NO.
4 SIEVE
MORE THAN 50%
OF COARSE
FRACTION
RETAINED ON NO.
4 SIEVE CLAYEY GRAVELS, GRAVEL - SAND -
CLAY MIXTURES
FINE
GRAINED
SOILS
SYMBOLSMAJOR DIVISIONS
SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART
PT
OH
CH
MH
OL
CL
ML
CLEAN SANDS
SC
SILTY SANDS, SAND - SILT
MIXTURES
CLAYEY SANDS, SAND - CLAY
MIXTURES
INORGANIC SILTS AND VERY FINE
SANDS, ROCK FLOUR, SILTY OR
CLAYEY FINE SANDS OR CLAYEY
SILTS WITH SLIGHT PLASTICITY
INORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW TO
MEDIUM PLASTICITY, GRAVELLY
CLAYS, SANDY CLAYS, SILTY CLAYS,
LEAN CLAYS
ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC
SILTY CLAYS OF LOW PLASTICITY
INORGANIC SILTS, MICACEOUS OR
DIATOMACEOUS FINE SAND OR
SILTY SOILS
INORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH
PLASTICITY
ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDIUM TO
HIGH PLASTICITY, ORGANIC SILTS
PEAT, HUMUS, SWAMP SOILS WITH
HIGH ORGANIC CONTENTS
SILTS
AND
CLAYS
GRAVELS WITH
FINES
SAND
AND
SANDY
SOILS (LITTLE OR NO FINES)
SANDS WITH
FINES
LIQUID LIMIT
LESS THAN 50
LIQUID LIMIT
GREATER THAN 50
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
NOTE: DUAL SYMBOLS ARE USED TO INDICATE BORDERLINE SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS
GRAVEL
AND
GRAVELLY
SOILS
(APPRECIABLE
AMOUNT OF FINES)
(APPRECIABLE
AMOUNT OF FINES)
(LITTLE OR NO FINES)
WELL-GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY
SANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES
CLEAN
GRAVELS
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19
14
15
21
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3± inches Asphalitic concrete, 8± inches Aggregate base
FILL: Red Brown to Dark Gray Brown Silty fine Sand, trace
coarse Sand, trace Metallic debris (Nails, etc) mottled,
medium dense-moist
ALLUVIUM: Dark Gray Clayey fine to medium Sand, trace
Shell fragments, medium dense-moist
Brown fine to medium Sand, some Shell fragments, loose to
medium dense-wet
@ 7 feet, Water encountered during drilling
Brown fine to medium Sand, trace Shell fragments, trace to
little Silt, medium dense-wet
114
101
106
104
11
15
16
14
22
18
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21
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JOB NO.: 16G184
PROJECT: Proposed Retail Building
LOCATION: Newport Beach, California
BORING NO.
B-1
PLATE B-1a
DRILLING DATE: 8/11/16
DRILLING METHOD: Hollow Stem Auger
LOGGED BY: Anthony Luna
FIELD RESULTS LABORATORY RESULTS
COMMENTSSURFACE ELEVATION: --- MSL
WATER DEPTH: 7 feet
CAVE DEPTH: 12 feet
READING TAKEN: At Completion
5
10
15
20
25
30 GRAPHIC LOGPASSING#200 SIEVE (%)TEST BORING LOG
DESCRIPTION
POCKET PEN.(TSF)UNCONFINEDSHEAR (TSF)DRY DENSITY(PCF)DEPTH (FEET)MOISTURECONTENT (%)LIQUIDLIMITPLASTICLIMITSAMPLEBLOW COUNTTBL 16G184.GPJ SOCALGEO.GDT 9/8/16~
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@ 48½ to 50' dense
Boring Terminated at 50'
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PROJECT: Proposed Retail Building
LOCATION: Newport Beach, California
BORING NO.
B-1
PLATE B-1b
DRILLING DATE: 8/11/16
DRILLING METHOD: Hollow Stem Auger
LOGGED BY: Anthony Luna
FIELD RESULTS LABORATORY RESULTS
COMMENTS(Continued)
WATER DEPTH: 7 feet
CAVE DEPTH: 12 feet
READING TAKEN: At Completion
40
45
50 GRAPHIC LOGPASSING#200 SIEVE (%)TEST BORING LOG
DESCRIPTION
POCKET PEN.(TSF)UNCONFINEDSHEAR (TSF)DRY DENSITY(PCF)DEPTH (FEET)MOISTURECONTENT (%)LIQUIDLIMITPLASTICLIMITSAMPLEBLOW COUNTTBL 16G184.GPJ SOCALGEO.GDT 9/8/16IX
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10
19
14
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14
25
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base
FILL: Brown Silty fine Sand, trace medium to coarse Sand,
trace Clay, medium dense-damp
ALLUVIUM: Dark Gray Silty fine Sand, trace to little Shell
fragments, trace medium Sand, medium dense-moist to very
moist
Dark Gray Brown fine Sand, little Silt, little to some Shell
fragments, medium dense-very moist to wet
@ 7 feet, Water encountered during drilling
Dark Gray Brown fine Sand, trace medium Sand, medium
dense-wet
Dark Gray Brown to Brown fine to medium Sand, trace Shell
fragments, medium dense-wet
@ 28½ to 30 feet, trace Silt
EI = 14 @ 0 to 5'12
12
19
28
22
17
17
24
19
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JOB NO.: 16G184
PROJECT: Proposed Retail Building
LOCATION: Newport Beach, California
BORING NO.
B-2
PLATE B-2a
DRILLING DATE: 8/11/16
DRILLING METHOD: Hollow Stem Auger
LOGGED BY: Anthony Luna
FIELD RESULTS LABORATORY RESULTS
COMMENTSSURFACE ELEVATION: --- MSL
WATER DEPTH: 7 feet
CAVE DEPTH: 11 feet
READING TAKEN: At Completion
5
10
15
20
25
30 GRAPHIC LOGPASSING#200 SIEVE (%)TEST BORING LOG
DESCRIPTION
POCKET PEN.(TSF)UNCONFINEDSHEAR (TSF)DRY DENSITY(PCF)DEPTH (FEET)MOISTURECONTENT (%)LIQUIDLIMITPLASTICLIMITSAMPLEBLOW COUNTTBL 16G184.GPJ SOCALGEO.GDT 9/8/16x -~
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Dark Gray Brown to Brown fine to medium Sand, trace Shell
fragments, medium dense-wet
Dark Gray fine Sand, little medium Sand, trace Shell
fragments, medium dense-wet
Dark Gray fine to medium Sand, trace Shell fragments,
dense-wet
Boring Terminated at 50'
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PROJECT: Proposed Retail Building
LOCATION: Newport Beach, California
BORING NO.
B-2
PLATE B-2b
DRILLING DATE: 8/11/16
DRILLING METHOD: Hollow Stem Auger
LOGGED BY: Anthony Luna
FIELD RESULTS LABORATORY RESULTS
COMMENTS(Continued)
WATER DEPTH: 7 feet
CAVE DEPTH: 11 feet
READING TAKEN: At Completion
40
45
50 GRAPHIC LOGPASSING#200 SIEVE (%)TEST BORING LOG
DESCRIPTION
POCKET PEN.(TSF)UNCONFINEDSHEAR (TSF)DRY DENSITY(PCF)DEPTH (FEET)MOISTURECONTENT (%)LIQUIDLIMITPLASTICLIMITSAMPLEBLOW COUNTTBL 16G184.GPJ SOCALGEO.GDT 9/8/16IX
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8
7
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ALLUVIUM: Light Brown fine Sand, medium dense-damp
Dark Gray Brown Sand, trace to little Silt, slight Organic odor,
loose-very moist to wet
Dark Gray fine to medium Sand, trace to little Silt, loose-wet
@ 5½ feet, Water encountered during drilling
Boring Terminated at 6'
2
19
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PROJECT: Proposed Retail Building
LOCATION: Newport Beach, California
BORING NO.
B-3
PLATE B-3
DRILLING DATE: 8/11/16
DRILLING METHOD: Hollow Stem Auger
LOGGED BY: Anthony Luna
FIELD RESULTS LABORATORY RESULTS
COMMENTSSURFACE ELEVATION: --- MSL
WATER DEPTH: 5.5 feet
CAVE DEPTH: 4 feet
READING TAKEN: At Completion
5 GRAPHIC LOGPASSING#200 SIEVE (%)TEST BORING LOG
DESCRIPTION
POCKET PEN.(TSF)UNCONFINEDSHEAR (TSF)DRY DENSITY(PCF)DEPTH (FEET)MOISTURECONTENT (%)LIQUIDLIMITPLASTICLIMITSAMPLEBLOW COUNTTBL 16G184.GPJ SOCALGEO.GDT 9/8/16-:-
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Classification: FILL: Red Brown to Dark Gray Brown Silty fine Sand, trace coarse Sand
Boring Number:B-1 Initial Moisture Content (%)11
Sample Number:---Final Moisture Content (%)12
Depth (ft)1 to 2 Initial Dry Density (pcf)114.9
Specimen Diameter (in) 2.4 Final Dry Density (pcf)125.4
Specimen Thickness (in) 1.0 Percent Collapse (%)0.25
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0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0.1 1 10 100Consolidation Strain (%)
Load (ksf)
Consolidation/Collapse Test Results
Water Added
at 1600 psf
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Classification: FILL: Red Brown to Dark Gray Brown Silty fine Sand, trace coarse Sand
Boring Number:B-1 Initial Moisture Content (%)15
Sample Number:---Final Moisture Content (%)18
Depth (ft)3 to 4 Initial Dry Density (pcf)100.5
Specimen Diameter (in) 2.4 Final Dry Density (pcf)105.9
Specimen Thickness (in) 1.0 Percent Collapse (%)0.06
Proposed Retail Building
Newport Beach, California
Project No. 16G184
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0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0.1 1 10 100Consolidation Strain (%)
Load (ksf)
Consolidation/Collapse Test Results
Water Added
at 1600 psf
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Classification: Dark Gray Clayey fine to medium Sand
Boring Number:B-1 Initial Moisture Content (%)16
Sample Number:---Final Moisture Content (%)17
Depth (ft)5 to 6 Initial Dry Density (pcf)105.7
Specimen Diameter (in) 2.4 Final Dry Density (pcf)113.9
Specimen Thickness (in) 1.0 Percent Collapse (%)0.14
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GRADING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
These grading guide specifications are intended to provide typical procedures for grading operations.
They are intended to supplement the recommendations contained in the geotechnical investigation
report for this project. Should the recommendations in the geotechnical investigation report conflict
with the grading guide specifications, the more site specific recommendations in the geotechnical
investigation report will govern.
General
• The Earthwork Contractor is responsible for the satisfactory completion of all earthwork in
accordance with the plans and geotechnical reports, and in accordance with city, county,
and applicable building codes.
• The Geotechnical Engineer is the representative of the Owner/Builder for the purpose of
implementing the report recommendations and guidelines. These duties are not intended to
relieve the Earthwork Contractor of any responsibility to perform in a workman-like manner,
nor is the Geotechnical Engineer to direct the grading equipment or personnel employed by
the Contractor.
• The Earthwork Contractor is required to notify the Geotechnical Engineer of the anticipated
work and schedule so that testing and inspections can be provided. If necessary, work may
be stopped and redone if personnel have not been scheduled in advance.
• The Earthwork Contractor is required to have suitable and sufficient equipment on the job-
site to process, moisture condition, mix and compact the amount of fill being placed to the
approved compaction. In addition, suitable support equipment should be available to
conform with recommendations and guidelines in this report.
• Canyon cleanouts, overexcavation areas, processed ground to receive fill, key excavations,
subdrains and benches should be observed by the Geotechnical Engineer prior to placement
of any fill. It is the Earthwork Contractor's responsibility to notify the Geotechnical Engineer
of areas that are ready for inspection.
• Excavation, filling, and subgrade preparation should be performed in a manner and
sequence that will provide drainage at all times and proper control of erosion. Precipitation,
springs, and seepage water encountered shall be pumped or drained to provide a suitable
working surface. The Geotechnical Engineer must be informed of springs or water seepage
encountered during grading or foundation construction for possible revision to the
recommended construction procedures and/or installation of subdrains.
Site Preparation
• The Earthwork Contractor is responsible for all clearing, grubbing, stripping and site
preparation for the project in accordance with the recommendations of the Geotechnical
Engineer.
• If any materials or areas are encountered by the Earthwork Contractor which are suspected
of having toxic or environmentally sensitive contamination, the Geotechnical Engineer and
Owner/Builder should be notified immediately.
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• Major vegetation should be stripped and disposed of off-site. This includes trees, brush,
heavy grasses and any materials considered unsuitable by the Geotechnical Engineer.
• Underground structures such as basements, cesspools or septic disposal systems, mining
shafts, tunnels, wells and pipelines should be removed under the inspection of the
Geotechnical Engineer and recommendations provided by the Geotechnical Engineer and/or
city, county or state agencies. If such structures are known or found, the Geotechnical
Engineer should be notified as soon as possible so that recommendations can be
formulated.
• Any topsoil, slopewash, colluvium, alluvium and rock materials which are considered
unsuitable by the Geotechnical Engineer should be removed prior to fill placement.
• Remaining voids created during site clearing caused by removal of trees, foundations
basements, irrigation facilities, etc., should be excavated and filled with compacted fill.
• Subsequent to clearing and removals, areas to receive fill should be scarified to a depth of
10 to 12 inches, moisture conditioned and compacted
• The moisture condition of the processed ground should be at or slightly above the optimum
moisture content as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer. Depending upon field
conditions, this may require air drying or watering together with mixing and/or discing.
Compacted Fills
• Soil materials imported to or excavated on the property may be utilized in the fill, provided
each material has been determined to be suitable in the opinion of the Geotechnical
Engineer. Unless otherwise approved by the Geotechnical Engineer, all fill materials shall be
free of deleterious, organic, or frozen matter, shall contain no chemicals that may result in
the material being classified as “contaminated,” and shall be very low to non-expansive with
a maximum expansion index (EI) of 50. The top 12 inches of the compacted fill should
have a maximum particle size of 3 inches, and all underlying compacted fill material a
maximum 6-inch particle size, except as noted below.
• All soils should be evaluated and tested by the Geotechnical Engineer. Materials with high
expansion potential, low strength, poor gradation or containing organic materials may
require removal from the site or selective placement and/or mixing to the satisfaction of the
Geotechnical Engineer.
• Rock fragments or rocks less than 6 inches in their largest dimensions, or as otherwise
determined by the Geotechnical Engineer, may be used in compacted fill, provided the
distribution and placement is satisfactory in the opinion of the Geotechnical Engineer.
• Rock fragments or rocks greater than 12 inches should be taken off-site or placed in
accordance with recommendations and in areas designated as suitable by the Geotechnical
Engineer. These materials should be placed in accordance with Plate D-8 of these Grading
Guide Specifications and in accordance with the following recommendations:
• Rocks 12 inches or more in diameter should be placed in rows at least 15 feet apart, 15
feet from the edge of the fill, and 10 feet or more below subgrade. Spaces should be
left between each rock fragment to provide for placement and compaction of soil
around the fragments.
• Fill materials consisting of soil meeting the minimum moisture content requirements and
free of oversize material should be placed between and over the rows of rock or
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concrete. Ample water and compactive effort should be applied to the fill materials as
they are placed in order that all of the voids between each of the fragments are filled
and compacted to the specified density.
• Subsequent rows of rocks should be placed such that they are not directly above a row
placed in the previous lift of fill. A minimum 5-foot offset between rows is
recommended.
• To facilitate future trenching, oversized material should not be placed within the range
of foundation excavations, future utilities or other underground construction unless
specifically approved by the soil engineer and the developer/owner representative.
• Fill materials approved by the Geotechnical Engineer should be placed in areas previously
prepared to receive fill and in evenly placed, near horizontal layers at about 6 to 8 inches in
loose thickness, or as otherwise determined by the Geotechnical Engineer for the project.
• Each layer should be moisture conditioned to optimum moisture content, or slightly above,
as directed by the Geotechnical Engineer. After proper mixing and/or drying, to evenly
distribute the moisture, the layers should be compacted to at least 90 percent of the
maximum dry density in compliance with ASTM D-1557-78 unless otherwise indicated.
• Density and moisture content testing should be performed by the Geotechnical Engineer at
random intervals and locations as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer. These tests
are intended as an aid to the Earthwork Contractor, so he can evaluate his workmanship,
equipment effectiveness and site conditions. The Earthwork Contractor is responsible for
compaction as required by the Geotechnical Report(s) and governmental agencies.
• Fill areas unused for a period of time may require moisture conditioning, processing and
recompaction prior to the start of additional filling. The Earthwork Contractor should notify
the Geotechnical Engineer of his intent so that an evaluation can be made.
• Fill placed on ground sloping at a 5-to-1 inclination (horizontal-to-vertical) or steeper should
be benched into bedrock or other suitable materials, as directed by the Geotechnical
Engineer. Typical details of benching are illustrated on Plates D-2, D-4, and D-5.
• Cut/fill transition lots should have the cut portion overexcavated to a depth of at least 3 feet
and rebuilt with fill (see Plate D-1), as determined by the Geotechnical Engineer.
• All cut lots should be inspected by the Geotechnical Engineer for fracturing and other
bedrock conditions. If necessary, the pads should be overexcavated to a depth of 3 feet
and rebuilt with a uniform, more cohesive soil type to impede moisture penetration.
• Cut portions of pad areas above buttresses or stabilizations should be overexcavated to a
depth of 3 feet and rebuilt with uniform, more cohesive compacted fill to impede moisture
penetration.
• Non-structural fill adjacent to structural fill should typically be placed in unison to provide
lateral support. Backfill along walls must be placed and compacted with care to ensure that
excessive unbalanced lateral pressures do not develop. The type of fill material placed
adjacent to below grade walls must be properly tested and approved by the Geotechnical
Engineer with consideration of the lateral earth pressure used in the design.
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Foundations
• The foundation influence zone is defined as extending one foot horizontally from the outside
edge of a footing, and proceeding downward at a ½ horizontal to 1 vertical (0.5:1)
inclination.
• Where overexcavation beneath a footing subgrade is necessary, it should be conducted so
as to encompass the entire foundation influence zone, as described above.
• Compacted fill adjacent to exterior footings should extend at least 12 inches above
foundation bearing grade. Compacted fill within the interior of structures should extend to
the floor subgrade elevation.
Fill Slopes
• The placement and compaction of fill described above applies to all fill slopes. Slope
compaction should be accomplished by overfilling the slope, adequately compacting the fill
in even layers, including the overfilled zone and cutting the slope back to expose the
compacted core
• Slope compaction may also be achieved by backrolling the slope adequately every 2 to 4
vertical feet during the filling process as well as requiring the earth moving and compaction
equipment to work close to the top of the slope. Upon completion of slope construction,
the slope face should be compacted with a sheepsfoot connected to a sideboom and then
grid rolled. This method of slope compaction should only be used if approved by the
Geotechnical Engineer.
• Sandy soils lacking in adequate cohesion may be unstable for a finished slope condition and
therefore should not be placed within 15 horizontal feet of the slope face.
• All fill slopes should be keyed into bedrock or other suitable material. Fill keys should be at
least 15 feet wide and inclined at 2 percent into the slope. For slopes higher than 30 feet,
the fill key width should be equal to one-half the height of the slope (see Plate D-5).
• All fill keys should be cleared of loose slough material prior to geotechnical inspection and
should be approved by the Geotechnical Engineer and governmental agencies prior to filling.
• The cut portion of fill over cut slopes should be made first and inspected by the
Geotechnical Engineer for possible stabilization requirements. The fill portion should be
adequately keyed through all surficial soils and into bedrock or suitable material. Soils
should be removed from the transition zone between the cut and fill portions (see Plate D-
2).
Cut Slopes
• All cut slopes should be inspected by the Geotechnical Engineer to determine the need for
stabilization. The Earthwork Contractor should notify the Geotechnical Engineer when slope
cutting is in progress at intervals of 10 vertical feet. Failure to notify may result in a delay
in recommendations.
• Cut slopes exposing loose, cohesionless sands should be reported to the Geotechnical
Engineer for possible stabilization recommendations.
• All stabilization excavations should be cleared of loose slough material prior to geotechnical
inspection. Stakes should be provided by the Civil Engineer to verify the location and
dimensions of the key. A typical stabilization fill detail is shown on Plate D-5.
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• Stabilization key excavations should be provided with subdrains. Typical subdrain details
are shown on Plates D-6.
Subdrains
• Subdrains may be required in canyons and swales where fill placement is proposed. Typical
subdrain details for canyons are shown on Plate D-3. Subdrains should be installed after
approval of removals and before filling, as determined by the Soils Engineer.
• Plastic pipe may be used for subdrains provided it is Schedule 40 or SDR 35 or equivalent.
Pipe should be protected against breakage, typically by placement in a square-cut
(backhoe) trench or as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Filter material for subdrains should conform to CALTRANS Specification 68-1.025 or as
approved by the Geotechnical Engineer for the specific site conditions. Clean ¾-inch
crushed rock may be used provided it is wrapped in an acceptable filter cloth and approved
by the Geotechnical Engineer. Pipe diameters should be 6 inches for runs up to 500 feet
and 8 inches for the downstream continuations of longer runs. Four-inch diameter pipe
may be used in buttress and stabilization fills.
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2' MINIMUM
KEY DEPTH
OVERFILL REQUIREMENTS
PER GRADING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
TOE OF SLOPE SHOWN
ON GRADING PLAN
BACKCUT - VARIES
PLACE COMPACTED BACKFILL
TO ORIGINAL GRADE
PROJECT SLOPE GRADIENT
(1:1 MAX.)
NOTE:
BENCHING SHALL BE REQUIRED
WHEN NATURAL SLOPES ARE
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OR WHEN RECOMMENDED BY
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FINISHED SLOPE FACE
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STABILIZATION FILL DETAIL
FACE OF FINISHED SLOPE
COMPACTED FILL
MINIMUM 1' TILT BACK
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(WHICHEVER IS GREATER)
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2' MINIMUM
KEY DEPTH
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BLANKET FILL IF RECOMMENDED
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COMPETENT MATERIAL ACCEPTABLE
TO THE SOIL ENGINEER
KEYWAY WIDTH, AS SPECIFIED
BY THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
TOP WIDTH OF FILL
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EXTEND 12 INCHES
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AT TIME OF ROUGH GRADING
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"FILTER MATERIAL" TO MEET FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION "GRAVEL" TO MEET FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION OR
APPROVED EQUIVALENT: OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT: (CONFORMS TO EMA STD . PLAN 323)
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FILTER MATERIAL -MINIMUM OF FIVE
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AL TERNATIVE: IN LIEU OF FILTER MATERIAL
FIVE CUBIC FEET OF GRAVEL
PER FOOT OF PIPE MAY BE ENCASED
IN FILTER FABRIC . SEE ABOVE FOR
GRAVEL SPECIFICATION.
FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE MIRAFI 140
OR EQUIVALENT. FILTER FABRIC SHALL
BE LAPPED A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES
ON ALL JOINTS .
~ MINIMUM 4-INCH DIAMETER PVC SCH 40 OR ABS CLASS SOR 35 WITH
A CRUSHING STRENGTH OF AT LEAST 1,000 POUNDS, WITH A MINIMUM
DETAIL "A" OF 8 UNIFORMLY SPACED PERFORATIONS PER FOOT OF PIPE INSTALLED
WITH PERFORATIONS ON BOTTOM OF PIPE . PROVIDE CAP AT UPSTREAM
END OF PIPE. SLOPE AT 2 PERCENT TO OUTLET PIPE .
SLOPE FILL SUBDRAINS
1. TRENCH FOR OUTLET PIPES TO BE BACKFILLED
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LOW PERMEABLILITY SOIL IF NOT
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MINIMUM ONE FOOT WIDE LAYER OF
FREE DRAINING MATERIAL
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OR
PROPERLY INSTALLED PREFABRICATED DRAINAGE COMPOSITE
(MiraDRAIN 6000 OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT).
FILTER MATERIAL -MINIMUM OF TWO
CUBIC FEET PER FOOT OF PIPE . SEE
BELOW FOR FILTER MATERIAL SPECIFICATION .
ALTERNATIVE : IN LIEU OF FILTER MATERIAL
TWO CUBIC FEET OF GRAVEL
PER FOOT OF PIPE MAY BE ENCASED
IN FILTER FABRIC . SEE BELOW FOR
GRAVEL SPECIFICATION .
FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE MIRAFI 140
OR EQUIVALENT. FILTER FABRIC SHALL
BE LAPPED A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES
ON ALL JOINTS.
MINIMUM 4-INCH DIAMETER PVC SCH 40 OR ABS CLASS SDR 35 WITH
A CRUSHING STRENGTH OF AT LEAST 1,000 POUNDS, WITH A MINIMUM
OF 8 UNIFORMLY SPACED PERFORATIONS PER FOOT OF PIPE INSTALLED
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PLACEMENT OF OVERSIZED MATERIAL
GRADING GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
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PLATE D-8
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SCG PROJECT
16G184-1
PLATE E-1
SEISMIC DESIGN PARAMETERS
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
SOURCE: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS)
<http://geohazards.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php>
ElJSGS, Design Maps Summary Report
User-Specified Input
Building Code Reference Document ASCE 7-10 Standard
(which utilizes USGS hazard data available in 2008)
Site Coordinates 33 .61298°N, 117 .92951°W
Site Soil Classification Site Class D -"Stiff Soil"
Risk Category I/II/III
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USGS-Provided Output
S 5 = 1.708 g
S 1 = 0 .631 g
Ci;ist a Me s
SMS = 1.708 g
SMl = 0 .947 g
S 05 = 1.138 g
S 01 = 0 .631 g
For information on ho w the 55 and 51 values above have been calculated from probabilistic (risk-targeted) and
deterministic ground motions in the direction of max imum horizontal response, please return to the application and
select the "2009 NEHRP " building code reference document.
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MCE PEAK GROUND ACCELERATION
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
SOURCE: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS)
<http://geohazards.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php>
Section 11.8.3 -Additional Geotechnical Investigation Report Requirements for Seismic Design
Categories D through F
From Figure 22-7 [4 l PGA = 0.702
Equation (11.8-1): PGA M = FPGA PGA = 1.000 x 0. 702 = 0. 702 g
Table 11.8-1 : Site Coefficient F PGA
Site Mapped MCE Geometric Mean Peak Ground Acceleration, PGA
Class
PGA :-s; 0.10 PGA = 0.20 PGA = 0.30 PGA = 0.40 PGA ~ 0.50
A 0.8 0 .8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1 .0 1.0 1.0
C 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0
D 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0
E 2.5 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.9
F See Section 11.4 . 7 of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation fo r intermediate values of PGA
For Site Class= D and PGA = 0.702 g, FPGA = 1.000
Section 21.2.1.1 -Method 1 (from Chapter 21 -Site-Specific Ground Motion Procedures for
Seismic Design)
From Figure 22-17 [5 1 C RS = 0.899
From Figure 22-18 [61 C Rl = 0.916
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Project Name Proposed Retail Building MCEG Design Acceleration 0.702 (g)
Project Location Newport Beach, CA Design Magnitude 6.98
Project Number 16G184 Historic High Depth to Groundwater 3 (ft)
Engineer DWN Depth to Groundwater at Time of Drilling 7 (ft)
Borehole Diameter 6 (in)
Boring No. B-1
Sample Depth (ft)Depth to Top ofLayer (ft)Depth to Bottom ofLayer (ft)Depth to Midpoint(ft)UncorrectedSPT N-ValueUnit Weight of Soil(pcf)Fines Content (%)Energy CorrectionCBCSCNRod LengthCorrection(N1)60(N1)60CSOverburden Stress(so) (psf)Eff. OverburdenStress (Hist. Water)(so') (psf)Eff. OverburdenStress (Curr. Water)(so') (psf)Stress ReductionCoefficient (rd)MSFKsCyclic ResistanceRatio (M=7.5)Cyclic ResistanceRatio (M=6.98)Cyclic Stress RatioInduced by DesignEarthquakeFactor of Safety
Comments
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
7 0 3 1.5 120 1.3 1.05 1.1 1.70 0.75 0.0 0.0 180 180 180 1.00 1.02 1.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Above Water Table
3.5 3 5 4 11.7 120 1.3 1.05 1.26 1.70 0.75 25.6 25.6 480 418 480 1.00 1.14 1.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Structural Fill
5.5 5 6.5 5.75 11.7 120 1.3 1.05 1.23 1.59 0.75 23.5 23.5 690 518 690 0.99 1.12 1.1 0.26 0.32 0.60 0.53 Liquefiable
7.5 6.5 8.5 7.5 9.1 120 1 1.3 1.05 1.17 1.52 0.75 16.5 16.5 900 619 869 0.98 1.07 1.1 0.17 0.20 0.65 0.31 Liquefiable
9.5 8.5 12 10.3 11.7 120 1 1.3 1.05 1.2 1.38 0.75 19.8 19.8 1230 778 1027 0.97 1.09 1.1 0.20 0.24 0.70 0.35 Liquefiable
14.5 12 18 15 19 120 5 1.3 1.05 1.3 1.18 0.85 33.8 33.8 1800 1051 1301 0.95 1.22 1.1 0.87 1.17 0.74 1.57 Nonliquefiable
19.5 18 22 20 14 120 4 1.3 1.05 1.26 1.12 0.95 25.5 25.5 2400 1339 1589 0.93 1.14 1.07 0.30 0.37 0.76 0.49 Liquefiable
24.5 22 26 24 15 120 8 1.3 1.05 1.26 1.06 0.95 26.0 26.4 2880 1570 1819 0.91 1.15 1.05 0.33 0.39 0.76 0.52 Liquefiable
29.5 26 32 29 21 120 4 1.3 1.05 1.3 1.00 0.95 35.4 35.4 3480 1858 2107 0.88 1.22 1.03 1.22 1.54 0.75 2.04 Nonliquefiable
34.5 32 36 34 19 120 8 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.96 1 32.3 32.7 4080 2146 2395 0.86 1.21 1 0.72 0.87 0.74 1.17 Liquefiable
39.5 36 42 39 21 120 5 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.92 1 34.4 34.4 4680 2434 2683 0.83 1.22 0.96 0.99 1.16 0.73 1.60 Nonliquefiable
44.5 42 47 44.5 25 120 7 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.90 1 40.0 40.1 5340 2750 3000 0.80 1.22 0.92 2.00 2.00 0.71 2.84 Nonliquefiable
49.5 47 50 48.5 35 120 6 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.92 1 57.0 57.0 5820 2981 3230 0.77 1.22 0.9 2.00 2.00 0.69 2.90 Nonliquefiable
Notes:
(1)Energy Correction for N90 of automatic hammer to standard N60 (8)Stress Reduction Coefficient calculated by Eq. 22 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(2)Borehole Diameter Correction (Skempton, 1986)(9)Magnitude Scaling Factor calculated by Eqns. A.8 & A.10 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2014)
(3)Correction for split-spoon sampler with room for liners, but liners are absent, (Seed et al., 1984, 2001)(10)Overburden Correction Factor calcuated by Eq. 54 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(4)Overburden Correction, Caluclated by Eq. 39 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)(11)Calcuated by Eq. 70 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(5)Rod Length Correction for Samples <10 m in depth (12)Calcuated by Eq. 72 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(6)N-value corrected for energy, borehole diameter, sampler with absent liners, rod length, and overburden (13)Calcuated by Eq. 25 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(7)N-value corrected for fines content per Eqs. 75 and 76 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
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Project Name Proposed Retail Building
Project Location Newport Beach, CA
Project Number 16G184
Engineer DWN
Boring No.B-1
Sample Depth (ft)Depth to Top ofLayer (ft)Depth to Bottom ofLayer (ft)Depth to Midpoint(ft)(N1)60DN for fines content(N1)60-CSLiquefaction Factorof SafetyLimiting Shear StrainγminParameter FαMaximum ShearStrainγmaxHeight of LayerVerticalReconsolidationStrainεVTotal Deformation ofLayer (in)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
7 0 3 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.50 0.95 0.00 3.00 0.000 0.00
3.5 3 5 4 25.6 0.0 25.6 N/A 0.08 0.20 0.00 2.00 0.000 0.00
5.5 5 6.5 5.75 23.5 0.0 23.5 0.53 0.11 0.32 0.11 1.50 0.020 0.36
7.5 6.5 8.5 7.5 16.5 0.0 16.5 0.31 0.23 0.69 0.23 2.00 0.027 0.64
9.5 8.5 12 10.3 19.8 0.0 19.8 0.35 0.16 0.53 0.16 3.50 0.023 0.98
14.5 12 18 15 33.8 0.0 33.8 1.57 0.03 -0.35 0.01 6.00 0.000 0.00
19.5 18 22 20 25.5 0.0 25.5 0.49 0.08 0.20 0.08 4.00 0.019 0.89
24.5 22 26 24 26.0 0.4 26.4 0.52 0.08 0.15 0.08 4.00 0.017 0.81
29.5 26 32 29 35.4 0.0 35.4 2.04 0.02 -0.47 0.00 6.00 0.000 0.00
34.5 32 36 34 32.3 0.4 32.7 1.17 0.03 -0.27 0.03 4.00 0.005 0.22
39.5 36 42 39 34.4 0.0 34.4 1.60 0.02 -0.40 0.01 6.00 0.000 0.00
44.5 42 47 44.5 40.0 0.1 40.1 2.84 0.01 -0.81 0.00 5.00 0.000 0.00
49.5 47 50 48.5 57.0 0.0 57.0 2.90 0.00 -2.17 0.00 3.00 0.000 0.00
Total Deformation (in)3.91
Notes:
(1) (N1)60 calculated previously for the individual layer
(2) Correction for fines content per Equation 76 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(3) Corrected (N1)60 for fines content
(4) Factor of Safety against Liquefaction, calculated previously for the individual layer
(5)Calcuated by Eq. 86 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(6)Calcuated by Eq. 89 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(7)Calcuated by Eqs. 90, 91, and 92 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(8) Voumetric Strain Induced in a Liquefiable Layer, Calcuated by Eq. 96 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(Strain N/A if Factor of Safety against Liquefaction > 1.3)
Comments
Above Water Table
Structural Fill
Liquefiable
Liquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Liquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Liquefiable
Liquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Liquefiable
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Project Name Proposed Retail Building MCEG Design Acceleration 0.702 (g)
Project Location Newport Beach, CA Design Magnitude 6.98
Project Number 16G184 Historic High Depth to Groundwater 3 (ft)
Engineer DWN Depth to Groundwater at Time of Drilling 7 (ft)
Borehole Diameter 6 (in)
Boring No. B-2
Sample Depth (ft)Depth to Top ofLayer (ft)Depth to Bottom ofLayer (ft)Depth to Midpoint(ft)UncorrectedSPT N-ValueUnit Weight of Soil(pcf)Fines Content (%)Energy CorrectionCBCSCNRod LengthCorrection(N1)60(N1)60CSOverburden Stress(so) (psf)Eff. OverburdenStress (Hist. Water)(so') (psf)Eff. OverburdenStress (Curr. Water)(so') (psf)Stress ReductionCoefficient (rd)MSFKsCyclic ResistanceRatio (M=7.5)Cyclic ResistanceRatio (M=6.98)Cyclic Stress RatioInduced by DesignEarthquakeFactor of Safety
Comments
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)(8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
7 0 3 1.5 120 1.3 1.05 1.1 1.70 0.75 0.0 0.0 180 180 180 1.00 1.02 1.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Above Water Table
4.5 3 5 4 25 120 1.3 1.05 1.3 1.45 0.75 48.2 48.2 480 418 480 1.00 1.22 1.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Structural Fill
7 5 8 6.5 19 114 7 1.3 1.05 1.3 1.39 0.75 35.2 35.3 771 553 771 0.99 1.22 1.1 1.19 1.60 0.63 2.54 Nonliquefiable
8.5 8 11 9.5 10 120 4 1.3 1.05 1.17 1.44 0.75 17.3 17.3 1122 716 966 0.98 1.07 1.1 0.18 0.21 0.70 0.30 Liquefiable
14.5 11 18 14.5 19 120 3 1.3 1.05 1.3 1.19 0.85 34.2 34.2 1722 1004 1254 0.95 1.22 1.1 0.94 1.26 0.75 1.68 Nonliquefiable
19.5 18 21 19.5 14 120 2 1.3 1.05 1.26 1.13 0.95 25.9 25.9 2322 1292 1542 0.93 1.14 1.08 0.31 0.39 0.76 0.51 Liquefiable
24.5 21 27 24 18 120 4 1.3 1.05 1.3 1.06 0.95 32.1 32.1 2862 1552 1801 0.91 1.21 1.07 0.65 0.84 0.77 1.10 Liquefiable
28.5 27 31 29 14 120 6 1.3 1.05 1.22 1.01 0.95 22.3 22.4 3462 1840 2089 0.88 1.11 1.02 0.24 0.27 0.76 0.36 Liquefiable
34.5 31 37 34 25 120 2 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.97 1 42.9 42.9 4062 2128 2377 0.86 1.22 1 2.00 2.00 0.74 2.68 Nonliquefiable
39.5 37 41 39 17 120 4 1.3 1.05 1.27 0.91 1 27.0 27.0 4662 2416 2665 0.83 1.15 0.98 0.34 0.39 0.73 0.53 Liquefiable
44.5 41 46 43.5 41 120 4 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.95 1 69.4 69.4 5202 2675 2924 0.80 1.22 0.93 2.00 2.00 0.71 2.81 Nonliquefiable
49.5 46 50 48 34 120 1.3 1.05 1.3 0.92 1 55.3 55.3 5742 2934 3184 0.78 1.22 0.9 2.00 2.00 0.69 2.88 Nonliquefiable
Notes:
(1)Energy Correction for N90 of automatic hammer to standard N60 (8)Stress Reduction Coefficient calculated by Eq. 22 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(2)Borehole Diameter Correction (Skempton, 1986)(9)Magnitude Scaling Factor calculated by Eqns. A.8 & A.10 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2014)
(3)Correction for split-spoon sampler with room for liners, but liners are absent, (Seed et al., 1984, 2001)(10)Overburden Correction Factor calcuated by Eq. 54 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(4)Overburden Correction, Caluclated by Eq. 39 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)(11)Calcuated by Eq. 70 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(5)Rod Length Correction for Samples <10 m in depth (12)Calcuated by Eq. 72 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(6)N-value corrected for energy, borehole diameter, sampler with absent liners, rod length, and overburden (13)Calcuated by Eq. 25 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(7)N-value corrected for fines content per Eqs. 75 and 76 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
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Project Name Proposed Retail Building
Project Location Newport Beach, CA
Project Number 16G184
Engineer DWN
Boring No.B-2
Sample Depth (ft)Depth to Top ofLayer (ft)Depth to Bottom ofLayer (ft)Depth to Midpoint(ft)(N1)60DN for fines content(N1)60-CSLiquefaction Factorof SafetyLimiting Shear StrainγminParameter FαMaximum ShearStrainγmaxHeight of LayerVerticalReconsolidationStrainεVTotal Deformation ofLayer (in)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
7 0 3 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 N/A 0.50 0.95 0.00 3.00 0.000 0.00
4.5 3 5 4 48.2 0.0 48.2 N/A 0.00 -1.45 0.00 2.00 0.000 0.00
7 5 8 6.5 35.2 0.1 35.3 2.54 0.02 -0.46 0.00 3.00 0.000 0.00
8.5 8 11 9.5 17.3 0.0 17.3 0.30 0.21 0.65 0.21 3.00 0.026 0.93
14.5 11 18 14.5 34.2 0.0 34.2 1.68 0.03 -0.38 0.01 7.00 0.000 0.00
19.5 18 21 19.5 25.9 0.0 25.9 0.51 0.08 0.18 0.08 3.00 0.018 0.66
24.5 21 27 24 32.1 0.0 32.1 1.10 0.03 -0.23 0.03 6.00 0.005 0.39
28.5 27 31 29 22.3 0.0 22.4 0.36 0.12 0.39 0.12 4.00 0.021 1.01
34.5 31 37 34 42.9 0.0 42.9 2.68 0.00 -1.03 0.00 6.00 0.000 0.00
39.5 37 41 39 27.0 0.0 27.0 0.53 0.07 0.11 0.07 4.00 0.015 0.74
44.5 41 46 43.5 69.4 0.0 69.4 2.81 0.00 -3.25 0.00 5.00 0.000 0.00
49.5 46 50 48 55.3 0.0 55.3 2.88 0.00 -2.03 0.00 4.00 0.000 0.00
Total Deformation (in)3.72
Notes:
(1) (N1)60 calculated previously for the individual layer
(2) Correction for fines content per Equation 76 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(3) Corrected (N1)60 for fines content
(4) Factor of Safety against Liquefaction, calculated previously for the individual layer
(5)Calcuated by Eq. 86 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(6)Calcuated by Eq. 89 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(7)Calcuated by Eqs. 90, 91, and 92 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(8) Voumetric Strain Induced in a Liquefiable Layer, Calcuated by Eq. 96 (Boulanger and Idriss, 2008)
(Strain N/A if Factor of Safety against Liquefaction > 1.3)
Comments
Above Water Table
Structural Fill
Nonliquefiable
Liquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Liquefiable
Liquefiable
Liquefiable
Nonliquefiable
Liquefiable
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