HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190531_Soil Report_2-21-2019soil PACIFIC INC .
Brightview Development ,
LLC 610 Newport Center Dr. Suite 1260
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject:
Dear Sir:
Soil and Foundation Evaluation Report
Proposed Single Family Residential Building
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
February 21, 2019
Project No. A-6840-19
Pursuant to your authorization, we are pleased to submit our report for the subject project. Our
evaluation was conducted in February 2019. This evaluation consists of field exploration; sub-
surface soil sampling; laboratory testing; engineering evaluation and preparation of the following
report containing a summary of our conclusions and recommendations.
The opportunity to be of service is appreciated. Should any questions arise pertaining to any portion
of this report, please contact this firm in writing for further clarification.
Respectfully submitted,
Soil Pacific, Inc.
cl _
j9nes-Ka},ir
Presided
------.r::..__ __ 7~/)-~
Hoss Eftekhari
RCE
675 N. Eckhoff, §1ni~,e A , Or,mge, CA 92§'68 O T~J {7ll"1), 879-l:203 O !Fu (Jl'I!} §79-4§12
PA2019-102
Soil and Foundation Evaluation Report
Proposed Single Family Residential Building
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Prepared for:
Brightview Development ,
LLC 610 Newport Center Dr. Suite 1260
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Prepared by:
SOIL PACIFIC INC.
675 N. ECKHOFF STREET, SUITE A
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 92868
Tel. (714) 879 1203
February 21, 2019
Project No. A-6840-19
PA2019-102
Introduction
1.1 Description of Site
1.2 Planned land Use
1.3 Field Exploration
I .4 Laboratory Testing
1.4.1 Classification
1.4.2 Expansion Potential
1.4.3 Direct Shear
2. I Earth Materials
2.2 Regional Geology
2.3 Geologic Setting
2.4 Active Fault
2.5 Foundations
2.6 Bearing Materials
2.7 Chemical Contents
2.8 Ground Water
2.9 CBC Seismic Design
2.10 Liquefaction
3.1 Site clearing and preparation
3.2 Site preparation
3.3 Stability of Temporary Cuts
3.4 Foundations
3.4.1 Bearing Value
3.4.2 Foundation Settlement
3.4.3 Concrete Type
3.4.4 Slab on grade
3.5 Utility Trenches Backfill
3.6 Seismic Design and Construction
3.7 Conventional Retaining Wall
3.8 Concrete Driveway
3.9 Excavation
3.10 Infiltration
3.11 Observation and Testing
Table of Contents
Section 1.0
Preliminary Soils Evaluation
Section 2.0
Conclusions
Section 3.0
Recommendations
Illustrations
Appendix A
Field Exploration
Appendix B
Laboratory Testing
Appendix C
References
Appendix D
General Earthwork & Grading Specifications
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
LIMITATIONS
Soil and Foundation Evaluation Report
Proposed Single Family Residential Building
3904 River Avenue, New Port Beach, California
Page: 4
Between exploratory excavations and/or field testing locations, all subsurface deposits, consequent
of their anisotropic and heterogeneous characteristics, can and will vary in many important
geotechnical properties. The results presented herein are based on the information in part furnished
by others and as generated by this firm, and represent our best interpretation of that data benefiting
from a combination of our earthwork related construction experience, as well as our overall
geotechnical knowledge. Hence, the conclusions and recommendations expressed herein are our
professional opinions about pertinent project geotechnical parameters which influence the
understood site use; therefore, no other warranty is offered or implied.
All the findings are subject to field modification as more subsurface exposures become available for
evaluations. Before providing bids, contractors shall make thorough explorations and findings. Soil
Pacific Inc., is not responsible for any financial gains or losses accrued by persons/firms or a third
party from this project.
In the event the contents of this report are not clearly understood, due in part to the usage of technical
terms or wording, please contact the undersigned in writing for clarification.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
1. 1 Site Description
SECTION 1.0
PRELIMINARY EVALUATION
Page: 5
The area covered by our investigation consists of a developed single family residential property
located at 3904 River A venue, New Port Beach, California. The item properties is a developed
rectangular shaped oceanfront property, and consists of a main building, detached garages, front
yard and docking space with tow narrow walk ways at north and south sides. Surrounding properties
at the north and south are developed single family. Site access is through River Avenue the west.
Site elevation is about 5 feet above main sea level, with a sheet water flow toward the east and north.
1.2 Planned Land Use
It is understood that the proposed construction will consist of renovation and upgrading of the
building structure with conventional attached garages.
1.3 Field Exploration
Subsurface conditions were explored by three auger borings at the northwest ad south west comer
of the property through the flo wer beds and an additional boring at mid center of the property using
hand auger drilling tool and spoon sampling (ASM) to the depth of 10 feet. Thin topsoil consisted
of dark gray,underlain brown sugar sand with some silt. Groundwater was encountered at about 4
feet below garde. At groundwater elevation a thin layer dark gray silt was encountered.
Earth materials encountered within the exploratory borings were classified and logged by the field
engineer in accordance with the visual-manual procedures of the Unified Soil Classification System
(USCS), ASTM Test Standard D2488. Following our exploration, borings were loosely backfilled
with the soil cuttings. The approximate locations of the exploratory borings are shown on the
Exploration Location Map Figure A-1-1. Descriptive boring logs are presented in Appendix A.
1.4 Laboratory Testing
1.4.1. Classification
Soils were classified visually according to the Unified Soil Classification System. Moisture
content and dry density detenninations were made for the samples taken at various depths in the
exploratory excavations. Results of moisture-density and dry-density determinations, together
with classifications, are shown on the boring logs, Appendix A.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 6
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
1.4.2 Expansion
Encountered soils were mainly coarse grained sand with tarce of silt. Expansion potential for the
site is not anticipated and will considered as EI=0.
1.4.3 Direct Shear
Shear strength parameters are detennined by means of strain-controlled, double plain, direct
shear tests perfonned in general accordance with ASTM D-3080. Generally, three or more
specimens are tested, each under a different normal load, to detennine the effects upon shear
resistance and displacement, and strength properties such as Mohr strength envelopes. The direct
shear test is suited to the relatively rapid determination of consolidated drained strength
properties because the drainage paths through the test specimen are short, thereby allowing
excess pore pressure to be dissipated more rapidly than with other drained stress tests. The rate
of deformation is determined from the time required for the specimen to achieve fifty percent
consolidation at given normal stress. The test can be made on all soil materials and undisturbed,
remolded or compacted materials. There is, however, a limitation on maximum particle size.
Sample displacement during testing may range from 10 to 20 percent of the specimen's original
diameter or length.
The sample's initial void ratio, water content, dry unit weight, the degree of saturation based on
the specific gravity, and mass of the total specimen may also be computed. The shear test results
are plotted on the attached shear test diagrams and unless otherwise noted on the shear test
diagram, all tests are performed on undisturbed, saturated samples.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 7
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Figure 1: Site Aerial Photo.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page:8
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
., ..
..... /
I j \
tmID>&Ji>~ -OOTFgJJ.m?W ~~I
Figure 2: Site topographic map.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Section 2.0
Conclusions
Page: 9
The proposed construction is considered feasible from a soils engineering standpoint. All earthwork
should be performed in accordance with applicable engineering recommendations presented herein
or applicable Agency Codes, whichever are the most stringent.
2. 1 Regional Earth Materials
Earth materials encountered at the site during the sub-surface exploration consisted of primarily of
Eolian dune deposit (Qe).This deposit is composed of sugar sand with trace of silt. A thin layer of
dark gray silt was encountered at the contact of the groundwater in all borings.
2.2 Active Fault/ Seismicity
The subject property is not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones; nor are any faults mapped,
or inferred, through the property.
2.3 Foundations
Anticipated sub-surface materials at proposed building pad elevation is granular dense sandy soils.
All newly design foundation will be embedded into firm native soils.
2.6 Bearing Materials
Encountered top soil within the upper 1.0 feet are relatively loose and are not considered as an
adequate bearing materials. Native granular soils at about 2.0 feet below the existing grade will be
used bearing materials.
2. 7 Chemical Contents
Chemical testing for detection of hydrocarbon or other potential contamination is beyond the scope
of this report.
2.8 Groundwater
The site is located within the coastal water front or marginal front of Coastal Plain of Orange County
groundwater basin, (California Department of Water Resources, [CDWR], 2016). Groundwater
depth varies within the area and flow direction beneath the subject site is toward the south-southeast.
No groundwater wells were listed on the property; however, several groundwater wells are listed in
the site vicinity.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 10
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
•
2
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 11
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Groundwater was not encountered during our sub-surface exploration program. The referenced
report is indicated that groundwater is expected in a very shallow depth from the existing grade.
Daily tidal fluctuations may change the groundwater elevation.
2.9 CBC Seismic Design Parameters
Earthquake loads on earthen structures and buildings are a function of ground acceleration, which
may be determined from the site-specific acceleration response spectrum. To provide the design team
with the parameters necessary to construct the site-specific acceleration response spectrum for this
project, we used computer application that is available on the United States Geological Survey
(USGS) website, https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ws/designmaps/ or https://asce7hazardtool.online.
Specifically, the Design Maps website https://ea1thquake.usgs.gov/ws/designmaps/asce7-16.html
was used to calculate the ground motion parameters. 2008 PSHA Interactive Deaggregation website
http://geohazards.usgs.gov/deaggint/2008/ may be used to determine the appropriate earthquake
magnitude.
Based on our review of pertinent CGS maps, no active or potentially active faults are known to
traverse the area of the proposed development at the subject site. However, Southern California is
seismically active with numerous faults capable of causing ground shaking at the site. The general
location of active and potentially active faults within the southern California region can generate
ground shaking at the site.
2.10 Liquefaction Potential/ Secondary Seismic Hazard
Based on our review of the published maps (Newport Beach 7.5 Min. Quadrangle/ State Hazard
Seismic Map), the subject site located within the area having a potential for Liquefaction
susceptibility.
Liquefaction occurs when seismically-induced dynamic loading of a saturated sand or silt causes
pore water pressures to increase to levels where grain-to-grain contact pressure is significantly
decreased and the soil material temporarily behaves as a viscous fluid. Liquefaction can cause
settlement of the ground surface, settlement and tilting of engineered structures, flotation of buoyant
buried structures and fissuring of the ground surface. A common manifestation ofliquefaction is the
fonnation of sand boils (short-lived fountains of soil and water emerges from fissures or vents and
leave freshly deposited conical mounds of sand or silt on the ground surface). Lateral spreading can
also occur when liquefaction occurs adjacent to a free face such as a slope or stream embankment.
The types of seismically induced flooding that may be considered as potential hazards to a particular
site normally includes flooding due to a tsunami (seismic sea wave), a seiche, or failure of a major
reservoir or other water retention structure upstream of the site.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 12
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Since the site has an average elevation of approximately 5 feet above sea level, and it does lie in
close proximity to an enclosed body of water, the probability of flooding from a tsunami or seiche
is considered to be high.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Section 3.0
Recommendations
Page: 13
Based on our exploration and experience with similar projects, the proposed construction is
considered feasible from a soils engineering standpoint providing the following recommendations
are made a part of the plans and are implemented during construction.
3.1 Clearing and Site Preparation
Based on the proposed project prospect, a portion of the will be demolished . All construction debris
will be removed to prepare proposed building pad.
3.2 Site Preparation and Excavations
The anticipated excavation the proposed structure will not exceed 4 feet depth. Site grading is not
anticipated or grading plan is not available for comment. The following recommendations will be
a part of design recommendations if any grading is proposed:
1. The areas to receive compacted fill should be stripped of all vegetation, construction debris and
trashes, non engineered fill, left in place incompetent material up to approved soils. If soft spots are
encountered, project soil engineer will evaluate the site conditions and will provide necessary
recommendations.
2. The excavated area should be scarified to a minimum of8 inches, adjusted to optimum moisture
content, and reworked to achieve a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
3. Compacted fill should extend at least 5 feet beyond all perimeter footings or to a distance equal
to the depth of the certified compacted fill, whichever is the greatest and feasible.
4. Compacted fill, consisting of on-site soil shall be placed in lifts not exceeding 6 inches in
uncompacted thickness. The excavated onsite materials are considered satisfactory for reuse in the
fill if the moisture content is near optimum. All organic material and construction debris should be
removed and shall be segregated. Any imported fill should be observed, tested, and approved by the
soils engineer prior to use as fill. Rocks larger than 6 inches in diameter should not be used in the
fill.
5. The fill should be compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum dry density for the material.
The maximum density should be determined by ASTM Test Designation D 1557-00.
6. Field observation, and compaction testing should be performed by a representative of Soil Pacific
Inc. during the grading to assist the contractor in obtaining the required degree of compaction and
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 14
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
the proper moisture content. Where compaction is less than required, additional compaction effort
should be made with adjustment of the moisture content, as necessary, until a minimum of 90
percent relative compaction is obtained.
7-Any excavation within 5 feet from the adjacent building or public property should be shored or
used slot cut method for compaction. Slot cut method A, B and C having maximum of 6 feet may
be employed.
3.3 Stability of Temporary Cuts
The stability of temporary cut is required during removal process. The stability depends on many
factors, including the slope angle, closeness of the adjacent building foundation or public property
traffic, the shearing strength of the underlying materials, and the height of the cut and the length of
time the excavation remains open and exposed to equipment vibrations and rainfall. The
geotechnical consultant should be present to observe all temporary excavations at the site. The
possibility of temporary excavations failing may be minimized by:
1) keeping the time between cutting and filling operations to a minimum;
2) limiting excavation length exposed at any one time; and,
3) shoring prior to cut.
3.4 Foundations
The following recommendations may be used in preparation of the design and construction of the
foundation system:
3.4.1 Bearing Value
Allowable bearing value is 2500 psf to a maximum of 5000 psf. The bearing value may be
increased by 1/3 when considering short duration seismic or wind loads.
An allowable frictional resistance of 0.35 may be used for design of concrete foundations
poured on approved materials. When frictional and passive resistance are combined to
compute the total lateral resistance, no reduction is needed to any of these two components.
It should be noted that in order to reduce the liquefaction potential it is recommended that
all proposed footings and slab-on-grade to be connected and tied structurally per structural
engineer justification.
3.4.2 Foundation Settlement
Based upon anticipated structural loads, the maximum total settlement for the proposed
foundation is not expected to exceed 1 inch at design load. Differential settlement between
adjacent footings and lateral displacement oflateral resisting elements when the foundations
placed on engineered fill will not exceed ½ inch.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 15
3904 River Aveyue, Newport Beach, California
/
3.4.3 Concrete Type
Based on our experience with the similar project, concrete Type II is considered an adequate
type to be used.
3.4.4 Slabs-on-grade
If slabs-on-grade is designed then it should be a minimum of 5 inches in nominal thickness.
Slab areas that are to be carpeted or tiled, or where the intrusion of moisture is objectionable,
should be underlain by a moisture barrier consisting of 15-mil Visqueen, properly protected
from the puncture by four inches of gravel per Calgreen requirements. The slab should be
reinforced by rebars no. 4 at 18 inches on center and shall be tied to the foundation.
3.5 Utility Trench Backfill
Utility trenches backfill should be placed in accordance with Appendix D. It is the owners' and
contractors' responsibility to inform subcontractors of these requirements and to notify Soil Pacific
when backfill placement is to begin.
3.6 Seismic Design and Construction
Construction should be in conformance with seismic design parameters of the latest edition of
California Building Code ( C.B.C.) Please refer to the following table for related seismic design
parameters.
ss Sl Soil Site sos SDI PGAm Seismic
(0.2 sec) (1.0 sec) Class (0.2 sec) (1.0 sec) Design Cat
1.387 .495 D 1.11 -.728 III
3.7 Retaining Wall Design Recommendations
Any wall having more than 6 feet of vertical height should be designed against static and seismic
pressure accordingly.
1) Proposed free standing wall should be designed using a minimum of 3 7 pcf. The minimum
equivalent fluid pressure of lateral pressure for at-rest condition will be 57 pounds per cubic foot
and may be used for design for onsite non expansive granular soils conditions and level backfill
(10:1 or less).
PA2019-102
-j
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 16
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
2) An allowable soil bearing pressure of 2500 lbs. per square foot may be used in design for footings
embedded a minimum of 24 inches below the lowest adjacent competent grade.
3) A friction coefficient of 0.35 between concrete and natural or compacted soil and a passive
bearing value of 390 lbs. per square foot per foot of depth, up to a maximum of 5000 pounds per
square foot at the bottom excavation level may be employed to resist lateral loads. Any wall
exceeding 6 feet height should be designed against static and seismic loads. ( please refer to the
Appendix B).
3.8 Concrete Driveway/ Pathway
1. The subgrade soils for all flatwork should be checked to have a minimum moisture content
of 2 percentage points above the optimum moisture content to a depth of at least 18 inches.
2. Local irrigation and drainage should be diverted from all flatwork areas. Area drains and
swales should be utilized to reduce the amount of subsurface water intrusion beneath the
foundation and flatwork areas.
3. The concrete flatwork should have enough cold joints to prevent cracking. Adequate
reinforcement considering the expansion potential is required. A minimum of rebar no. 4
placed at 18 inches on center must be used.
4. Surface and shrinkage cracking of the finished slab may be significantly reduced if a low
slump and water-cement ratio are maintained during concrete placement. Excessive water
added to concrete prior to placement is likely to cause shrinkage cracking.
5. Construction joints and saw cuts should be designed and implemented by the concrete
contractor or design engineer based on on-site soil conditions. Maximum joint spacing
should not exceed 8 feet in any direction.
6. Patio or driveway subgrade soil should be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent to a depth
of 18 inches. All run-off should be gathered in gutters and conducted off-site in a non-erosive
manner. Planters located adjacent to footings should be sealed, and leach water intercepted.
3.9 Excavation
Calosha requires that any excavation exceeding 4 feet in vertical cut require shoring or 1: 1 trim
above the 4 feet vertical cut.
All temporary excavations shall conform to the requirements of CAL-OSHA (Title 8, Division 1,
Subchapter 4, Article 6 "Excavations" Sections 1539 to 1547) as well as all specific worker safety
requirements as enforced by the local Building Authority.
PA2019-102
Project No. A-6840-19 Page: 17
3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
3.10 Drainage Control
Positive drainage should be provided around the perimeter of all structures to minimize water
infiltrating into the underlying soils. Finish subgrade adjacent to exterior footings should be sloped
down and away to facilitate surface drainage. All drainage should be directed off-site to the street
via non-erosive devices.
All roof run-off should be gathered in gutters and conducted, off-site in a non-erosive manner.
Planters located adjacent to footings should be sealed, and leach water intercepted.
3.10 Infiltration Design Rate
Groundwater at the site is very shallow. Sheet water infiltration into the native soils is not feasible.
Sheet water infiltration into the ground should be avoided.
3.11 Observation and Testing
All grading and earthwork including trench backfill should be perfonned under the observation and
testing of the consulting engineer for proper sub-grade preparation, selection of satisfactory
materials, placement and compaction of all structural fill. Sufficient notification prior to stripping
and earthwork construction is essential in order that the work will be adequately observed and tested.
Prior to initiation of grading, a meeting should be arranged by the developer and should be attended
by representatives of the governmental agencies, contractors, consultants and the developer.
Construction should be inspected at the following stages by the Geotechnical Consultant.
It is recommended that representative of Soil Pacific, Inc. be present to observe and test during the
following stages of construction:
□ Site grading to confinn proper removal of unsuitable materials and to observe and test the
placement of fill.
□ Inspection of all foundation excavations prior to placement of steel or concrete.
□ During the placement of retaining wall subdrain and backfill materials.
□ Inspection of all slab-on-grade areas prior to placement of sand, Visqueen.
□ After trenches have been properly backfilled and compacted.
□ When any unusual conditions are encountered.
PA2019-102
APPENDIX A
Field Exploration
PA2019-102
Log of Sub-surface Exploration
Std. Pen Drive USCS Letter
Wt:
Bulk/Bag Drop: Graphic
Ring Laboratory
Elev. Moistun Dry
(feet) N Reading
-... 8-7 109.1 -.....
-... -2.5 112.0
5-
-
~ 5.2 112.8 -
-
--4.7 113.2
10-
-
-
-
-
15-
-
-
-
-
20-
-
-
-
-
25-
-
-
-
-
30-
-
-
-
-
35-
-
-
-
-
40-
B-1
Equipment Type: ASM Boring# B-1
Diameter: 4" Logged by: A.Sh. Date:2/21/19
Depth: 10 feet G.water: -Backfilled: Y
Description of Earth Materials
SM Dark gray brown, fine grained silty sand, and sand, damp to
SP moist, top soil.
ML
SP
Light brown, fine grained silty sand, dense, damp, native soils.
At 4 feet a thin layer (5 inches) of dark gray, sandy silt,
saturated zone.
Light brown to brown suger sand, saturated.
End of sub-surface exploration 10 feet. Groundwater was
observed.at 4 feet.
Log depicts conditions at the time and location drilled.
'
Soil Pacific Inc.
Geotechnical and Environmental
Services
f
Proiect Name: 3904 River Avenue. Newport Beach. California
Project Number: A-6840-19
Report Date: I Figure:
PA2019-102
Log of Sub-surface Exploration
Std. Pen
Bulk/Bag
Ring
Elev.
(feet)
--
- -
5-
--
10-
15-
20-
25-
30-
35-
40-
Drive USCS Letter
Wt:
Drop: Graphic
Laboratory
Moisture Dry
N Reading
3.8 117.8
13.5 108.0
SM
SP
ML
SP
B-2
Equipment Type: ASM Boring# B-2
Diameter: 4" Logged by: A.Sh. Date:2/21/19
Depth: 10 feet G.water: -Backfilled: Y
Description of Earth Materials
Dark gray brown, fine grained silty sand, and sand, damp to
moist, top soil.
Light brown, fine grained silty sand, dense, damp, native soils.
At 4 feet a thin layer ( 5 inches) of dark gray, sandy silt,
saturated zone.
Light brown to brown suger sand, saturated.
End of sub-surface exploration 10 feet. Groundwater was
observed.at 4 feet.
Log depicts conditions at the time and location drilled.
'
Soil Pacific Inc.
Geotechnical and Environmental
Services
<
Proiect Name: 3904 River A venue, Newport Beach, California
Project Number: A-6840-19
Report Date: I Figure:
PA2019-102
Log of Sub-surface Exploration
Std. Pen
Bulk/Bag
Ring
Elev.
(feet)
-.....
5-
-.....
10-
15-
20-
25-
30-
35-
40-
Drive
Wt:
Drop:
USCS Letter
Graphic
Laboratory
Moistun Dry
N Reading
B-3
Equipment Type: ASM Boring# B-3
Diameter: 4" Logged by: A.Sh. Date:2/21/19
Depth: 6 feet G.water: -Backfilled: Y
Description of Earth Materials
Concrete
Light brown, fine grained silty sand, dense, damp, native soils.
SP
ML SP At 4 feet a thin layer (5 inches) of dark gray, sandy silt,
saturated zone.
Light brown to brown suger sand, saturated.
End of sub-surface exploration 6 feet.Groundwater was
observed.at 4 feet.
Lo_g depicts conditions at the time and location drilled.
'
Soil Pacific Inc.
Geotechnical and Environmental
Services
"('
Proiect Name: 3904 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California
Project Number: A-6840-19
Report Date: I Figure:
PA2019-102
APPENDIXB
:Laboratory
PA2019-102
AF='F='ENDIX
SHEAR TEST DIAGRAM
J.O. A-6840-19 DATE 2/21/19
3
8-3 2 fee
sand
COHESION 1= 210 PSF
PHI= 32 bEGREES
2.5
2
LL
(f)
~
I
1--
(.') z w
(I 1. 5 1--
(f)
(.') z H
(I
<( w
I (f)
1
. 5
/
1/
/
V
/ V
,V ✓
·--· ..
1/
0
0 .5 1. 0 1. 5 2.0 2.5 3.0
NORMAL PRESSURE KSF
PLATE
PA2019-102
APPENDIX
BEARING VALUE ANALYSIS
J.O. A-6840-19 DATE 2/21/19
COHESION 220 PSF GAMA= 120 PCF PHI 32 DEGREES
Ne= 35.5
DEPTH OF FOOTING= 2 FEET
BREADTH OF FOOTING= 1.5 FEET·
FOOTING TYPE= CONTINUOUS
BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS
Nq = 23.2
FOOTING COEFFICIENTS
K1 = 1 K2 = .5
REFERENCE TERZAGHI & PECK; 1967; 'SOIL MECHANICS
IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE', PAGES 217 TO 225.
FORMULA
Ng= 25.3
ULIMATE BEARING = (K1 * Ne * CJ + (K2 * GA * Ng * Bl + (Nq * GA * OJ 1564B.3
ALLOWABLE_ BEARING = ULTIMA.IE.._fil:ARING = 52.1§.1
3
THE ALLOWABLE BEARING VALUE SHOULD NOT EXCEED
5216.1 PSF. DESIGN SHOULD CONSIDER EXPANSION INDEX.
PLATE
PA2019-102
APPEND ::r: X
BEARING VALUE ANALYSIS
J.O. A-6840-19 DATE 2/21/19
COHESION 220 PSF GAMA= 120 PCF PHI 31 DEGREES
Ne = 32. 7
DEPTH OF FOOTING= 2 FEET
BREADTH OF FOOTING= 2 FEET
EDOIING IYPF -SOI !ABE
BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS
Nq = 20.6
FOOTING COEFFICIENTS
K1 = 1. 2 K2 = .4
REFERENCE: TERZAGHI I> PECK: 1967; 'SOIL MECHANICS
IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE'. PAGES 217 TO 225.
FORMULA
Ng = 2J. 6
ULIMATE BEARING = (K1 * Ne * CJ + (K2 * GA * Ng * BJ + (Nq * GA * DJ 15652. 7
ALLOWABLE BEARIN!2 = ULTIJ1AIE..JlEARING = ~.6
3
THE ALLOWABLE BEARING VALUE SHOULD NOT EXCEED
5217.6 PSF. DESIGN SHOULD CONSIDER EXPANSION INDEX.
PLATE
PA2019-102
APPENDIX
TEMPORARY BACKCUT STABILITY
J.O. A-6840-19 DATE 2/21/19
COHESION 220 PSF GAMA= 120 PCF
CUT HEIGHT= 3 FEET
SOIL TYPE= Sand
PHI 32 DEGREES
BACKFILL ASSUMED TO BE LEVEL
PORE PRESSURE NOT CONSIDERED
FORMULA
SAFETY FACTOR= 0C * L) + (GA* AREA* COS (Z) * TAN(PHI)) = 3.23
GA * AREA * SIN (Z)
Z = 45 + (PHI/2)
SINCE THE SAFETY FACTOR OF 3.23 IS GREATER THAN THE
REQUIRED 1.25, THE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION IS CONSIDERED TO
BE STABLE. THIS IS WITH A LEVEL AREA EQUAL TO THE LENGTH
OF THE VERTICAL CUT ABOVE THE CUT.
PLATE
PA2019-102
CONSOLIDATION PRESSURE CURVE
J.O. A-68"10-19 DATE 2/21/19
0 ~ '.:L r\
'-V 7:L ✓r\
2 '\
~ ~ (r'> r---_ ,D
Lj
z 0 6 H
f-
<(
0
H
_J
0
(J) 8 z
0 u
f-z w u rr 10 w Q_
12 ,• -. ~ '
..
1 Lj
B-1 at 3.5
Sand
16
0 250 500 1000 2000 LJOOO 8000 16000 32000
NORMAL PRESSURE PSF
PLATE
PA2019-102
Earth Pressure Calculations
Soil Strength Parameters:
<I> := 32
y := 120
Active:
Ka:= tan[(4s-:} C~0)T
Active earth Presure
Pa:= Ka· Y
Ka= 0.307
slope angle range, degrees
Pa= 36.871 LEVEL BACKFILL BEHIND WALL
Pa18 :=Pa• 1.08 5:1
Pa18 :=Pa• 1.22 3:1
Pa39 := Pa • 1.48 2:1
Passive
Pasive Earth Presure
Pp:= Kp • y
Atrest
Kat := 1 -sin(<!> • ~) 180
Pat:= Kat• y
BACKFILL BEHIND WALL
BACKFILL BEHIND WALL
BACKFILL BEHIND WALL
Kp = 3.255
Kat= 0.47
Pa= 36.871
Pa18 = 39.821
Pa 18 = 44.983
Pa39 = 54.569
Pp= 390.551
Pat= 56.41
PA2019-102
PA2019-102
'---'---1......-L--
Untitled Map
Write a description for your map.
~
~
§
~ > ~
B-
B-
Soil Boring Location ~~1hn~~~!~!~ Se~~~•
675 N. Eckhoff, Suite# A
Orange, CA 92868
Project Location: I GEOTECHNICAL PLAN I
3904 River Avenue, FIGURE-A-I-I I PROJECT NO.: A-6840-19
Newport Beach, CA DATE : 02/18/2019 SHEET 1 OF 1
PA2019-102
J
)
ASCE.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CML ENGINEBlS
Address:
3904 River Ave
Newport Beach, California
92663
https://asce7hazardtool.online/
ASCE 7 Hazards Report
Standard: ASCE/SEI 7-16
Risk Category: Ill
Soil Class: D -Default (see
Section 11.4.3)
Page 1 of 3
Elevation: 8.07 ft (NAVD 88)
Latitude: 33.618905
Longitude: -117.935368
'-''"" 11,.v t, . L
Sun Feb 17 2019
PA2019-102
I l
l
j
ASCE.
AMERICAN SOCIElY OF CML ENGINEERS
Seismic
Site Soil Class: D -Default (see Section 11 .4.3)
Results:
1.387
0.495
1.2
Fv: N/A
SMs 1.665
So1
TL :
PGA:
PGAM:
FPGA
N/A
8
0.607
0.728
1.2
SM1 N/A le : 1.25
Sos 1.11 Cv : 1.377
Ground motion hazard analysis may be required. See ASCE/SEI 7-16 Section 11.4.8.
Data Accessed: Sun Feb 17 2019
Date Source: usGs Seismic Design Maps
https://asce 7hazardtool .online/ Page 2 of 3 Sun Feb 17 2019
PA2019-102
J
J
ASCE.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CML ENGINEERS
The ASCE 7 Hazard Tool is provided for your convenience, for informational purposes only, and is provided "as is" and without warranties of
any kind. The location data included herein has been obtained from information developed, produced, and maintained by third party providers;
or has been extrapolated from maps incorporated in the ASCE 7 standard. While ASCE has made every effort to use data obtained from
reliable sources or methodologies, ASCE does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability,
currency, or quality of any data provided herein. Any third-party links provided by this Tool should not be construed as an endorsement,
affiliation, relationship, or sponsorship of such third-party content by or from ASCE.
ASCE does not intend, nor should anyone interpret, the results provided by this Tool to replace the sound judgment of a competent
professional, having knowledge and experience in the appropriate field(s) of practice, nor to substitute for the ~tandard of care required of such
professionals in interpreting and applying the contents of this Tool or the ASCE 7 standard.
In using this Tool, you expressly assume all risks associated with your use. Under no circumstances shall ASCE or its officers, directors,
employees, members, affiliates, or agents be liable to you or any other person for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages arising from or related to your use of, or reliance on, the Tool or any information obtained therein. To the fullest extent permitted by
law, you agree to release and hold harmless ASCE from any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from any use of data
provided by the ASCE 7 Hazard Tool.
https://asce 7hazardtool .online/ Page 3 of 3 Sun Feb 17 2019
PA2019-102
APPENDIXD
General Grading Specifications
PA2019-102
1. GENERAL INTENT
GENERAL EARTHWORK
AND GRADING SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications present general procedures and requirements for grading and earthwork
as shown on the approved grading plans, including preparation of areas to be filled,
placement of fill, installation of subdrains, and excavations. The recommendations contained
in the geotechnical report are a part of the earthwork and grading specifications and shall
supersede the provisions contained hereinafter in the case of conflict. Evaluations performed
by the consultant during the course of grading may result in new recommendations of the
geotechnical report.
2.EARTHWORK OBSERVATION AND TESTING
Prior to the commencement of grading, a qualified geotechnical consultant (soils engineer
and engineering geologist, and their representatives) shall be employed for the purpose of
observing earthwork and testing the fills for conformance with the recommendations of the
geotechnical report and these specifications. It will be necessary that the consultant provide
adequate testing and observation so that he may determine that the work was accomplished
as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to assist the consultant and keep
him apprised of work schedules and changes so that he may schedule his personnel
accordingly.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to provide adequate equipment and
methods to accomplish the work in accordance with applicable grading codes or agency
ordinances, these specifications and the approved grading plans. If in the opinion of the
consultant, unsatisfactory conditions, such as questionable soil, poor moisture condition,
inadequate compaction, adverse weather, etc., are resulting in a quality of work less than
required in these specifications, the consultant will be empowered to reject the work and
recommend that construction be topped until the conditions are rectified. Maximum dry
density tests used to determine the degree of compaction will be performed in accordance
with the American Society of Testing and Materials tests method ASTM D 1557-00.
PA2019-102
3.0 PREPARATION OF AREAS TO BE FILLED
3 .I Clearing and Grubbing: All brush, vegetation and debris shall be removed or piled and
otherwise disposed of. -
3.2 Processing: The existing ground which is determined to be satisfactory for support of fill
shall be scarified to a minimum depth of 6 inches. Existing ground which is not satisfactory
shall be overexcavated as specified in the following section. Scarification shall continue until
the soils are broken down and free oflarge clay lumps or clods and until the working surface
is reasonably uniform and free of uneven features which would inhibit uniform compaction.
3 .3 Overexcavation: Soft, dry, spongy, highly fractured or otherwise unsuitable ground,
extending to such a depth that the surface processing cannot adequately improve the
condition, shall be overexcavated down to firm ground, approved by the consultant.
3 .4 Moisture Conditioning: Overexcavated and processed soils shall be watered, dried-back,
blended, and/or mixed, as required to attain a uniform moisture content near optimum.
3 .5 Recompaction: Overexcavated and processed soils which have been properly mixed and
moisture-conditioned shall be recompacted to a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent.
3 .6 Benching: Where fills are to be placed on ground with slopes steeper than 5: 1 (horizontal
to vertical units), the ground shall be stepped or benched. The lowest bench shall be a
minimum of 15 feet wide, shall be at least 2 feet deep, shall expose firm material, and shall
be approved by the consultant. Other benches shall be excavated in firm material for a
minimum width of 4 feet. Ground sloping flatter than 5 : 1 shall be benched or otherwise
overexcavated when considered necessary by the consultant.
3.7 Approval: All areas to receive fill, including processed areas, removal areas and
toe-of-fill benches shall be approved by the consultant prior to fill placement.
4.0 FILL MATERIAL
4.1 General: Material to be placed as fill shall be free of organic matter and other deleterious
substances, and shall be approved by the consultant. Soils of poor gradation, expansion, or
strength characteristics shall be placed in areas designated by consultant or shall be mixed
with other soils to serve as satisfactory fill material.
4.2 Oversize: Oversize material defined as rock, or other irreducible material with a
maximum dimension greater than 12 inches, shall not be buried or placed in fills, unless the
location, materials, and disposal methods are specifically approved by the consultant.
Oversize disposal operations shall be such that nesting of oversize material does not occur,
and such that the oversize material is completely surrounded by compacted or densified fill.
Oversize material shall not be placed within 10 feet vertically of finish grade or within the
range of future utilities or underground construction, unless specifically approved by the
consultant.
4.3 Import: If importing of fill material is required for grading, the import material shall meet
the requirements of Section 4. 1.
PA2019-102
5.0 FILL PLACEMENT AND COMPACTION
5.1 Fill Lifts: Approved fill material shall be placed in areas prepared to receive fill in
near-horizontal layers not exceeding 6 inches in compacted thickness. The consultant may
approve thicker lifts if testing indicates the grading procedures are such that adequate
compaction is being achieved with lifts of greater thickness. Each layer shall be spread
evenly and shall be thoroughly mixed during spreading to attain uniformity of material and
moisture in each layer.
5.2 Fill Moisture: Fill layers at a moisture content less than optimum shall be watered and
mixed, and wet fill layers shall be aerated by scarification or shall be blended with drier
material. Moisture-conditioning and mixing of fill layers shall continue until the fill material
is at a uniform moisture content or near optimum.
5.3 Compaction of Fill: After each layer has been evenly spread, moisture conditioned, and
mixed, it shall be uniformly compacted to not less than 90 percent of maximum dry density.
Compaction equipment shall be adequately sized and shall be either specifically designed for
soil compaction or of proven reliability, to efficiently achieve the specified degree of
compaction.
5.4 Fill Slopes: Compaction of slopes shall be accomplished, in addition to normal
compacting procedures, by backfilling of slopes with sheepsfoot rollers at frequent
increments of 2 to 3 feet in fill elevation gain, or by other methods producing satisfactory
results. At the completion of grading, the relative compaction of the slope out to the slope
face shall be at least 90 percent.
5 .5 Compaction Testing: Field tests to check the fill moisture and degree of compaction will
be performed by the consultant. The location and frequency of tests shall be at the
consultant's discretion. In general, the tests will be taken at an interval not exceeding 2 feet
in vertical rise and/or 1,000 cubic yards of embankment.
6.0 SUBDRAIN INSTALLATION
Subdrain systems, if required, shall be installed in approved ground to conform to the
approximate alignment and details shown on the plans or herein. The subdrain location or
materials shall not be changed or modified without the approval of the consultant. The
consultant, however, may recommend and upon approval, direct changes in subdrain line,
grade or material. All subdrains should be surveyed for line and grade after installation, and
sufficient time shall be allowed for the surveys, prior to commencement of filling over the
subdrains.
7.0 EXCAVATION
Excavation and cut slopes will be examined during grading. If directed by the consultant,
further excavation or overexcavation and refilling of cut areas shall be performed, and/or
remedial grading of cut slopes shall be performed. Where fill-over-cut slopes are to be
graded, unless otherwise approved, the cut portion of the slope shall made and approved by
the consultant prior to placement of materials for construction of the fill portion of the slope.
PA2019-102
8.0 TRENCH BACKFILLS
8.1 Sup~1:7ision: Trench excavations for the utility pipes shall be backfilled under engineering
superv1s10n.
8.2 Pipe Zone: After the utility pipe has been laid, the space under and around the pipe shall
be backfilled with clean sand or approved granular soil to a depth of at least one foot over
the top of the pipe. The sand backfill shall be uniformly jetted into place before the
controlled backfill is placed over the sand.
8.3 Fill Placement:'The onsite materials, or other soils approved by the engineer, shall be
watered and mixed as necessary prior to placement in lifts over the sand backfill.
8.4 Compaction: The controlled backfill shall be compacted to at least 90 percent of the
maximum laboratory density as determined by the ASTM compaction method described
above.
8.5 Observation and 'Testing: Field density tests and inspection of the backfill procedures
shall be made by the soil engineer during backfilling to see that the proper moisture content
and uniform compaction is being maintained. The contractor shall provide test holes and
exploratory pits as required by the soil engineer to enable sampling and testing.
PA2019-102