Saunders Geotechnical Rpt Rev1 8-12-14 (1).pdfCRITICAL AREA EVALUATION &
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
15911-74T" PLACE WEST
EDmoNDs, WA
G-3598
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Mr. Leroy Saunders
c% Mr. Laurey Tobiason
Tobiason & Company, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98166-4416
February 25, 2014
(Revised August 12, 2014)
GEC} GROUP NORTHWEST, INC.
13244 NE 24th Street, Suite 14
Bellevue, Washington 98445
Phone. (425) 649-8757
Mr. Leroy Saunders
c/o Mr. Laurey Tobiason
Tobiason & Company, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98166-4016
Subject: CRITICAL AREA EVALUATION & GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Proposed Single Family Residence
15911 - 74"' Place West
Edmonds, WA
Dear Mr. Saunders and Mr. Tobiason,
Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists
& Environmental Scientists
G-3598
At your request, GEO Group Northwest, Inc., has prepared this report for the purpose of
providing a critical area evaluation and geotechnical engineering report for the proposed
construction of a single family residence in accordance with ECDC 23.40 and 23.80. The project
site is located within an area designated as the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide
Hazard Area. Our work in preparing the report included review of the proposed site
development plan provided, site reconnaissance, exploration of the site soils, review of files at
the City of Edmonds for the neighboring properties and review of maps and documents related to
North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area, including:
1. "City of Edmonds Landslide Hazards Map, Figure 1," 1985, by GeoEngineers, Inc., based
on the "Landslide Hazards Investigation, Meadowdale Area, Edmonds, Washington,
1979, by Roger Lowe Associates, Inc.
2. "Report of Geotechnical Consultation, Property Value Appraisals and Assessments,
Meadowdale Landslide Area, Edmonds, Washington," 1985, by GeoEngineers, Inc.
3. "North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas Summary Report,
Edmonds, Washington," 2007, by Landau Associates.
13240 NE 20th Street, Suite 10 Bellevue, Washington 98005
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SITE DESCRIPTION
The subject lot is located at the north end of 74' Place West at the dead-end of the street, north of
the North Meadowdale Road, as illustrated on the Vicinity Map, Plate 1. The lot is identified as
Snohomish County Parcel No. 00513300003201. The lot is 26,573 sf in size, slightly trapezoidal
in shape, and measures approximately 228 feet east/west along the south property line and 120
feet north/south along the west property line, as illustrated on the Topographic Site Plan, Plate 2.
The lot is bordered to the west by the undeveloped right-of-way of 74`'' Place West, to the north
and south by residential developed properties, and to the east by a steep slope which appears to
be the eastern margin of the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area.
Topographically, the eastern quarter of the lot slopes steeply down to the west. The lot survey
provided did not include elevations of the steep slope in the eastern portion of the site, however
based on a previous topographic survey, dated May 12, 2004, obtained from the City file, the
upper portion of the slope as having a gradient of 80 to 85 percent and the lower portion of the
slope with a gradient of 50 percent. The lower portion of the slope appears to be collected slide
debris (colluvium). Localized areas on the slope face appear to exceed 100 percent where the
landslide scarp is exposed. The total height of the slope is estimated at about 100 feet.
The middle portion of the lot is relatively flat and level and is bordered along the north property
line by a 10 to 14 foot tall slope with a gradient of 38 to 50 percent that slopes down to the south.
The western quarter of the lot slopes down westerly at a gradient of 36 to 56 percent with a slope
height of about 22 feet at the northwest comer and about 20 feet at the southwest comer.
Elevations on the survey range from 95 feet at the southwest comer to about 136 feet along the
north property line. The elevation of the flat middle portion of the lot ranges from 116 feet to
121 feet.
A surface exposure of groundwater seepage was observed at the toe of the slope in the
northeastern comer of the middle portion of the lot, approximately as illustrated on the
Topographic Site Plan, Plate 2. Water is also present on the slope face in the southeastern comer
of the lot, most of which is being collected in a corrugated pipe near the southeast comer of the
lot and a catchbasin located at toe of the slope and routed in a storm pipe located in a 10 foot
wide storm sewer easement along the south property line. The site is serviced by public
stormwater and sanitary sewer facilities.
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The middle and western portions of the lot have been cleared of vegetation (principally
blackberries based on the remaining debris). The steep slope to the east is vegetated with brush,
immature and mature Alder and Maple trees (predominant), and a few Maple and evergreen
trees.
PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT
Based on the plans provided, a two-story wood framed home is proposed to be constructed in the
middle flat portion of the lot, as illustrated on the Site Plan, Plate 3. The main floor has a
planned finished floor elevation of 118 feet. An attached garage will located at the back of the
home and an asphalt driveway is planned around the north side of the home off of 74' Place
West. The house plan also includes a hot -tub near the southwest comer of the house and a water
feature at the back entry to the house. A tiered ecology block wall is planned on the north side of
the driveway to retain the cut required to construct the driveway. The planned height of the walls
is 4 feet to 6 feet with 6 feet of separation between the walls. A new catchbasin and drainage
swale is proposed between the house and toe of the slope to the east. The slope west of the house
is proposed to be graded at 214:1 V.
GEOLOGY & SOILS INVESTIGATION
According to the area geologic map I the site soils are mapped near the contact of the Pre -Fraser
Glaciation deposits identified as Transitional Beds (Qtb) and Olympia Gravel (Qog).
Transitional beds are described as glacial and non -glacial deposits consisting mostly of massive,
thick or thin beds and laminae of medium to dark gray clay, silt and fine to very fine sand. The
fine-grained sediment is described as having been deposited in lakes, some distance from the ice
front, and in fluvial systems prior to the advance of the glacial ice. The Olympia Gravel is
described as consisting of stratified, fluvial sand and gravel. The gravel is mostly pebble size and
the unit is locally oxidized and weakly cemented so that it stands near vertically in fresh
exposure. The Olympia gravel underlies the Transitional beds.
Minard J. P., 1983, "Geologic
• of the Edmonds East and Part of the Edmonds West Quadrangles,
Washington," U.S.
• Survey, Miscellaneous Field Studies, Map MF -1541, Scale 1:24,000.
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Based on the Soil Survey of Snohomish County, the site soil is mapped as Alderwood gravelly
sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, which is described as consisting of moderately deep,
moderately well drained gravelly to very gravelly sandy loam on till plains with a moderate water
erosion potential. The unit consists of dark grayish brown to yellow brown, with a weak medium
subangular blocky structure that overlies weakly cemented to compact glacial till (hard pan) at a
depth of 20 to 40 inches. This soil description does not match the findings of our subsurface
investigation.
Subsurface Investigation
Two borings were drilled to investigate the sites subsurface soil and groundwater conditions.
The approximate boring locations are illustrated on the Topographic Site Plan, Plate 2. Boring
B-1 was drilled to a depth of 56.5 feet at the east side of the lot and boring B-2 was drilled to a
depth of 61.5 feet at the west side of the lot. Standard penetration tests were performed as the
boring were advanced and soil samples collected.
Soils encountered in boring B-1 principally consisted of very loose to medium dense silty sand
with occasional gravel to a depth of 43 feet, underlain by very stiff to hard silt with some clay to
the total depth of the boring. Soils encountered in boring B-2 principally consisted of loose to
medium dense silty sand with some gravel to a depth of 34 feet, underlain by medium dense sand
with some gravel and varying amounts of silt. Dense sand was encountered at a depth of 60 feet.
A cross section with the borings and soil classifications is included on Plate 4. Please refer to the
boring logs in Appendix A for more detail on the soil conditions encountered.
Hydrology
In Boring B-1 groundwater was measured at a depth of 4.25 feet. Soils below this depth were
saturated down to the silt at 43 feet. The water appears to be perched on top of the silt. In
Boring B-2, groundwater was measured at a depth of 28.9 feet. A zone of oxidized red brown
mottled sand was encountered below 16.5 feet indicating seasonal groundwater movement below
that depth. There is evidence of groundwater seepage in the colluvium at the toe of the steep
slope to the east and surface water was observed on the face of the slope, as indicated on the Site
Plan, Plate 2. No seepage was observed on or below the slopes along the north property line or
2 Soil Survey of Snohomish County Area Washington, 1983, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service.
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in the western portion of the site.
The North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area is described as a large, deep-
seated, ancient landslide within the Meadowdale area that was previously identified as the
Meadowdale Landslide Area. The landslide includes a massive down -set block of land
(landslide mass) that extends from the steep bluffs at the eastern edge of the slide to Puget
Sound. Large scale sliding was reported in 1947 and damaging slides have been recorded since
that time. In the past, development was limited due to the landslide hazard. Infrastructure was
installed in 1984, under Local Improvement District (LID) No. 210, including public sanitary
sewer, storm sewers and interceptor drains, which had the effect of lowering the groundwater
levels within the slide area and lowering the risk to new development. Since 1988, residential
development has been allowed under specific conditions, development guidelines and
requirements, with the intent to limit risks for a property owner and the adjacent properties.
Substantial landslide hazard risk exists within the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide
Hazard Area. The landslide hazard risks are estimated to range from less than 10 percent
probability of occurrence in 25 years to about 30 percent probability of occurrence in 25 years
(GeoEngincers, 1985). The landslide hazard risk depends on regional and site-specific
conditions, including topography, geology, surface water, groundwater, and vegetation
conditions.
The GeoEngineers Landslide Hazard Map (1984), indicates the project site is located within an
area with four landslide hazard probability zones:
1. Western portion of site (4A30)
Hazards from ground failure in previously failed material; slumps; with a 30 percent
probability of occurrence during a 25 -year period.
Hazards from encroaching landslide materials and hazards from ground failure in
previously failed material; debris avalanches and slumps; with a 2 to 10 percent
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3. Steep upper sIppe (2002, 31302)
Hazards from encroaching landslide materials and hazards from ground failure in material
that has not previously failed; debris slides and debris avalanches; with a 2 percent
probability of occurrence during a 25 -year period.
Files at the City of Edmonds were reviewed to identify previous grading, site development,
history of unstable soils, landslides, erosion problems, and to review geotechnical and critical
area study reports for the subject property and adjacent properties. Files reviewed included the
property to the south at 15915 - 74' Place West, the subject lot, and the property to the north at
7324 - 158th Street SW.
We found no reported active landslide activity, debris flows, mud flows, or erosion problems for
the subject property, adjacent lots, or reported for the immediate vicinity of the project site. No
topographic surveys were included in the files that would help identify historical site grading that
may have occurred on the project site.
The home to the south, 15915 - 74' Place West, was constructed in 2004 and the files included a
geotechnical report, peer review letters and a final geotechnical construction monitoring letter.
The final geotechnical construction monitoring letter indicates the home is supported on sixty-
three 3 -inch diameter pipe piles that were driven to depths of 31 feet to 53.5 feet. Two soil
boring logs were included in the geotechnical information and medium dense to dense silty sand
was encountered at a depth of about 25 feet and water was encountered at depths of 10.5 feet and
18 feet. The description of the site conditions and steep slope behind the house are similar to the
project site conditions, with the exception that the denser soil was encountered at a shallower
depth on the adjacent property.
The home to the north at 7324 158' Street SW, was constructed in 1985. File records indicate
the home was designed to be supported on a conventional spread footing foundation. According
to the Snohomish County Assessor's website the home has a basement.
The project site files included a geotechnical report by Dennis Bruce, P.E. (2001) for addresses
15911, 15915 and 15917. It appeared that the subsurface site investigation for the geotechnical
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report was performed on the neighboring lot to the south. The files also included supplemental
geotechnical reports by Mr. Bruce (2005, 2006) for the subject lot, prepared for a site
development plan that was not constructed. The files reviewed also included a Critical Areas
Study by Wetland Resources (2002) for addresses 15911, 15915 and 15917. Wetlands were not
identified on the subject lot.
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Based on the site topography, our site investigation and the geologic and geotechnical studies
that have been completed in the area, it is our opinion that the geometry of the property is the
result of the deep-seated movement of the North Edmonds landslide. The steep slope along the
back of the lot appears to be part of the larger landslide scarp that defines the eastern margin of
the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area. Potential landslide hazard risks
for the site include reactivation and deep-seated movement of the larger landslide landmass.
There is also the potential risk of slumps, debris flows, mud flows and debris avalanches from
the steep slope in the eastern portion of the site. The home will be supported on a pile
foundation, however the piles will not mitigate movement of the landmass and significant
structural damage should be expected if large-scale reactivation of the North Edmonds landslide
should occur or should a mud flow, debris flow or debris avalanche impact the house. Recent
slide activity in the area includes a debris flow that occurred in the winter of 2000 that
demolished a residential carport at the north end of 75' Place West.
Slope Stability Evaluation
The slopes along the north property line and in the western portion of the lot appear to be stable
and the risk of slumping, mud or debris flows appears to be minimal. Surficial slumping, debris
flows and debris avalanches are possible on the steep slope to the east. The trunks of some of the
trees on the slope are curved indicating soil creep of the surficial soil layer. Seismic activity or a
100 -year storm event could increase the risk of slope failure and result in localized slumping,
debris flows, mud flows or debris avalanches. The site is not located near the top of a bluff, so
bluff retreat will not impact the site, with the exception of the accumulation of debris at the base
of the slope. It is our professional opinion, that construction and placement of the home will not
negatively impact the stability of the slope over the estimated life of the structure and will not
adversely impact neighboring properties.
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Evaluation of Impact of Proposed Development on Steep Slope Areas
The proposed construction of the house, driveway and proposed 21-1.1 V grading on the west side
of the site will not decrease the stability of the slopes, the stability of adjacent properties, or
adversely impact other critical areas.
The proposed tiered ecology block walls along the north property line will have heights of up to 6
feet and will retain cuts. The temporary open cuts should have limited exposure time of 24 hours
or less and the horizontal cut sections should be limited to 15 feet or less, as discussed in the
ecology block wall section of this report. It is our opinion that the ecology block walls can be
constructed without negatively impacting the stability of the slope or the stability of adjacent
properties, provided the recommendations contained herein are followed, including performing
the work during the dry season, limiting the exposure time of the cut faces, installation of drainage
and construction monitoring by the geotechnical engineer.
Site Drainage & Erosion Evaluation
Surface water coming off the steep slope to the east is being collected and routed to the
stormwater sewer. A drainage swale is proposed between the house and toe of slope to collect
seepage and route it to the stormwater system. Soil erosion was observed at a intermittent seep in
the northeastern comer of the site. Armoring the soil in the seep area with 2 -inch to 4 -inch
crushed rock, underlain by geotextile filter fabric, Mirafi 140N or equivalent, is recommended to
mitigate soil erosion.
We are not aware of any subsurface drainage facilities currently installed on the site. Subsurface
footing drains are recommended around the perimeter of the house and at the base of retaining
walls and ecology block walls.
The site soil contains silt and exposed soils have a moderate to high water erosion potential on the
slopes during storm events. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures should be installed
during construction, as discussed in the Erosion Control section of this report. Management of
stormwater, landscaping and mulching at the completion of the project will provide satisfactory
permanent erosion control and the proposed development will not increase surface water
discharge or sediment to adjacent properties beyond predevelopment conditions.
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RECOMMENDED SETBACKS AND BUFFERS
It is our opinion that the proposed 10 foot buffer from the toe of the slope to the east and 15 foot
building setback from the buffer is acceptable provided the east wall of the garage is designed as a
6 foot tall catchment wall should slide debris impact the garage.
MITIGATION
The geologic hazards can not be practically mitigated by design measures in the development of a
single family residential lot, however the following measures are recommended:
1. Erosion control measures should be installed prior to the start of earthwork.
2. Earthwork to occur during the dry summer months.
3. The structure is to be pile supported.
4. The east wall of the garage should be designed as a catchment wall with a height of 6 feet
above the finished grade. Windows should be excluded from the east wall of the garage in
the event trees are carried with the slide debris.
5. Temporary cuts should not exceed I H: IV (Horizontal: Vertical), except for construction of
the ecology block walls. Permanent cut and fill slopes should not exceed 211:1 V.
6. If changes are made to the final site development plans, the revised plan should be reviewed
by the geotechnical engineer to verify that the plans conform to the geotechnical
recommendations contained herein.
7. Temporary cuts, construction of retaining walls, ecology block walls, subsurface drainage,
and the installation of piles should be inspected and monitored by the geotechnical engineer
at the time of construction.
8. Vegetation on the steep east slope should be maintained in a natural condition and not be
modified, with the exception of the removal of dangerous trees as determined by a qualified
arborist.
SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
In accordance with the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE Chapter 20, the site
classification is Site Class D (stiff soil with 15 < N 2�50 in the top 100 feet), based on the soil
conditions encountered. During a strong motion earthquake, the potential risk of liquefaction,
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lateral spreading and surface rupture is a low, based on the site conditions and subsurface
conditions encountered. We are recommending the house be pile supported to mitigate impacts to
the house resulting from potential settlements due to the loose condition of the site soil. No
geotechnical seismic mitigation measures are recommended, with the exception of the addition of
design criteria for seismically induced dynamic soil loads on permanent concrete retaining walls.
CATCHMENT WALL - EAST WALL OF GARAGE
In the event that a slide impacts the structure, we recommend the east wall of the garage be
designed as a catchment wall to a height of 6 feet above the finished grade. The east garage wall
should be designed to resist a lateral earth pressure imposed by an equivalent fluid unit weight of
35 pcf. Windows should be excluded from the east wall of the garage to prevent piercing of the
windows in the event trees are carried with slide debris.
HOT TUB AND WATER FEATURE
From a geotechnical perspective, inclusion of the proposed hot tub and water feature should not
impact the stability of the site. The hot tub and water feature should not drained onto the ground
surface during maintenance. We recommend they be plumbed to drain to the sewer. The water
feature should be lined with a welded seam geomembrane that drains to the storm sewer in the
event of a leak.
TEMPORARY EXCAVATIONS
The stability of temporary cut slopes is a function of many factors, including soil type, geometry,
surcharge loads, amount of time the cut is open, and the presence of subsurface seepage. It is the
responsibility of the contractor to maintain safe slope configurations. The excavation should be
monitored by the geotechnical engineer. If groundwater seepage is encountered, excavation of
cut slopes should be halted and the stability of the cut slope evaluated by the geotechnical
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Temporary cut slopes should not exceed 1H: IV, except when constructing the ecology block
walls. If temporary cuts will not stand nearly vertical, then back sloping will be necessary.
Permanent cut and fill slopes should be inclined no steeper than 2H:1 V. Permanent fill slopes and
the slope along the west side of the house should be compacted during grading. Permanent
slopes of 3H: IV, or less, are recommended if slopes are to be mowed and maintained.
The site work should be performed during the dry summer months due to the moisture sensitive
soils present at the site. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures, such as perimeter silt
fencing, should be installed prior to the start of grading. A crushed rock construction entrance
should be installed to mitigate the tracking of mud onto the street. During wet weather, exposed
site soils should be covered with straw mulch or protected with plastic sheeting to mitigate
erosion. Water runoff should be mitigated with the use of crushed rock check dams, hay bales,
silt fencing and covering of exposed soil with plastic sheeting to reduce suspended sediment and
velocity of storm water runoff.
SUBGRADE PREPARATION
Soils supporting ecology block walls, retaining walls, and the driveway should be grubbed and
stripped of topsoil and soils containing wood or organic debris. Base soils should be firm and
non -yielding. If loose or unsuitable soils are present we recommend the subgrade be evaluated by
the geotechnical engineer. Compaction of the subgrade, or removal of the loose or unsuitable soil
and replacement with compacted structural fill or crushed rock may be required. Placement of a
geotextile to provide separation between the soil subgrade and structural fill or crushed rock, may
be necessary.
STRUCTURAL FILL
Structural fill is defined as compacted engineered fill soil used to support building foundation
loads, floor slabs, patios, porches, retaining walls, sidewalks, and pavements. Backfill behind
CMU and other types of retaining walls, should also be compacted to structural fill specifications.
During dry weather, any non-organic granular soil may be used as structural fill, provided the
material is near the optimum moisture content for compaction purposes, and the material achieves
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the compaction specifications when compacted. During wet weather we recommend an imported
pit run sand and gravel material with the following specifications:
1. Free draining, granular material, which contains no more than 5 percent fines (silt
and clay -size particles passing the No. 200 mesh sieve);
2. Free of organic and other deleterious substances;
3. Maximum size of three -inches.
Structural fill material should be placed and compacted at or near the material's optimum
moisture content. The optimum moisture content is the water content in soil that enables the soil
to be compacted to the highest dry density for a given compaction effort. If feasible, the site
grading and earthwork should be performed during the dry summer months. Soils containing
organics, debris and/or rubble should not be used as structural fill.
STRUCTURAL FILL COMPACTION SPECIFICATIONS
Structural fill should be placed at or near the material's optimum moisture content and be
compacted in 10 -inch thick lifts, or less. Structural fill supporting structural elements and the
retained soil behind CMU type retaining walls should be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent
of the material's maximum dry density, as determined by ASTM Test Designation D-1557
(Modified Proctor), with the exception of the top 12 -inches of the driveway which should be
compacted to 95 percent. Structural fill within the street right-of-way and trench backfill above
utilities should be compacted to the city or utility district specifications.
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The structure should be supported on a deep foundation system consisting of either concrete pile
or steel pipe piles based on the soil conditions.
Augercast Concrete Piles
The structure may be supported on concrete piles installed using the augercast method due to the
groundwater conditions encountered. The augercast method uses a top -head driven auger drill
that is suspended from a crane. The auger bit is advanced to the desired depth, the auger is then
extracted and at the same time cement grout is pumped into the hole through the bottom of the
auger. This method displaces groundwater in the hole as the grout is being pumped and results in
an intact finished concrete pile.
Piles should be reinforced with steel cages (rebar cage, plus center bar) and should have a
minimum diameter of 14 inches. The rebar cage should be centered in the hole and the center bar
extend to the bottom of the pile. The number of piles, pile spacing, steel reinforcement, and grade
beam requirements should be designed by the structural engineer.
Pile tops (caps) should be tied together with grade beams to generate lateral resistance. The pile
spacing and number of piles required will need to be designed by the structural engineer. The
following recommended allowable design parameters assume that the pile caps are tied together
with grade beams and the piles are adequately reinforced to resist shear loads. If lateral forces are
to be resisted by the cantilever action of a pile group, then the piles should be structurally tied
together with a moment resisting frame or beams. The following table provides the allowable pile
capacities that may be used for design. The pile design capacity calculations included a design
safety factor (SF) of SF=3 and are based on the subsurface conditions encountered in Boring B-1
with a minimum embedment of 10 feet into the very stiff to hard silt below the depth of 43 feet
(total pile length of 53 feet). When compared to the soil conditions encountered in Boring B-2,
the conditions encountered in Boring B-1 had lower pile design values, so the following design
values are based on Boring B-1.
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CONCRETE PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN CRITERIA
Pile
Diameter
(inches)
Pile
Length
(feet)
Pile
Embedment
(feet
Allowable
Axial Loading
(tons)
Allowable
Uplift
(tons)
14
53
10
17
8
16
53
10
23
11
18
53
to
29
14
24
53
10
52
26
No reduction in pile capacity is required if the pile spacing is at least three times the pile diameter.
A one-third increase in the above allowable pile capacities can be used when considering short-
term transitory wind or seismic loads. We recommend lateral pile loads be resisted by using an
allowable passive soil resistance of 350 pcf equivalent fluid pressure acting over twice the
diameter of the pile. We estimate the maximum total post -construction settlement should be 1/4
inch or less, and the differential settlement across building width should be 1/4 inch or less.
Pipe Piles
The foundation may be supported on 3 -inch or larger diameter steel pipe piles. Galvanized pipe is
recommended for corrosion protection. Pile tops (caps) should be tied together with grade beams
to generate lateral resistance. The pile spacing and number of piles required will need to be
designed by the structural engineer. The pipe piles should penetrate through the loose soils and
be driven to refusal. Piles should be inspected by the geotechnical engineer refusal verified during
installation. The following are the recommended allowable bearing capacity and refusal criteria
for several pile sizes:
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Pipe pile
Pile
Hammer
Hammer
Refusal Criteria
Allowable
Diameter
Specification
Type
Wei ht
(Seconds Per Inch)
Vertical Capacity
3 inch
Schedule 40
TB325*
850 lb
10
6 tons
4 inch
Schedule 40
T13425*
1100 lb
10
10 tons
6 inch
Schedule 40
T13725*
2700 lb
10
15 tons
(* Teledyne Hammer) Refusal criteria may be different for other hammer weights and manufactures
and should be adjusted in the field, as required.
By themselves, pipe piles generate minimal lateral capacity and no allowable uplift resistance.
For uplift capacity we recommend installing helical anchors. Lateral forces should be resisted by
the passive earth pressures acting on grade beams and the friction with the subgrade. Lateral
forces may also be resisted with battered piles. To fully mobilize the passive pressure resistance,
the grade beams must be poured "neat" against compacted fill. Our recommended allowable
passive soil pressure for lateral resistance is 350 pcf equivalent fluid weight and a coefficient of
friction of 0.35. For the pile supported foundation, we estimate the maximum total post -
construction settlement should be 1/4 inch or less and the differential settlement across building
width should be 1/4 inch or less.
CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS
Geotechnical design criteria is provided in the event the project plans are revised to include
conventional concrete retaining walls. Cantilever retaining walls free to rotate on top should be
designed for an active lateral soil pressure.
Active Earth Pressure
Conventional reinforced concrete walls should be designed to resist the lateral earth
pressure imposed by an equivalent fluid with a unit weight of 35 pcf for level backfill
above the wall.
Seismic Earth Pressure
In addition to the above lateral soil pressure, a rectangular pressure of 6H should be added
to the lateral soil pressure for permanent basement and retaining walls to account for
seismically induced dynamic soil loads.
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The above design values are based on the wall being fully drained. The design values do not
include the effects of surcharges. For the sloped ground above the wall, a surcharge load
equivalent to 50 percent of the soil height above the wall should be considered in addition to the
above soil pressures. Traffic surcharges can be assumed to be equivalent to 2 feet of soils (soil
unit weight = 130 pcf).
Passive Earth Pressure and Base Friction
The available passive earth pressure that can be mobilized to resist lateral forces may be
assumed to be equal to 350 pcf equivalent fluid weight for the site soil and engineered
structural backfill. The base friction that can be generated between concrete and soil or
structural fill may be based on an assumed 0.35 friction coefficient.
Retaining Wall Drainage
A vertical drain mat, Miradrain 6000 or equivalent, may be used to facilitate retaining wall
drainage, or the walls may be backfilled with a clean free -draining granular soil or clean crushed
rock. If installing a vertical drain mat, the plastic core is placed against the wall with the filter
fabric side facing the backfill. The drain mat should extend from the finished surface grade down
to the base of the wall. The bottom of the drain mat should be bedded in the washed rock
surrounding the footing drain, as illustrated on the Footing Drain Detail, Plate 5. Footing drains
should outlet to the storm drain. The wall backfill should be compacted to 90 percent, or in
accordance with the manufacture's recommendations, to prevent clogging of the geotextile filter
fabric on the drain mat.
Based on the loose surficial soil conditions encountered in the borings we recommend slab -on -
grade floors be structurally supported due to potential settlement caused by floor loads from
counters, cabinets, refrigerators, etc. Floor slabs should be reinforced with steel reinforcement
bar.
Slab -on -grade floors should be placed on a capillary break to prevent wicking of moisture through
the slab. The capillary break should consist of a minimum of six (6) inch thick free -draining layer
of clean crushed rock (no minus fraction), such as 5/8 -inch crushed rock, or gravel containing no
more than five (5) percent fines passing the No. 4 (1/4 -inch) sieve. To reduce water vapor
GEC/ Group Northwest, Inc.
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Proposed SFR, 15911 - 74' Place W, Edmonds
four inches of sand may be placed over the membrane for protection during construction
(optional).
Water should not be allowed to stand in areas where footings, slabs, or pavements are to be
constructed. During construction, loose surfaces should be sealed at night by compacting the
surface to reduce moisture infiltration into the soils. Final site grades should allow for drainage
away from the building. We suggest that the ground be sloped at a gradient of three (3) percent
for a distance of at least ten feet away from the building except in areas that are to be paved. Final
site grades and impervious areas should be designed to collect surface water into catch basins and
be tight -lined for discharge into the storm drain system.
If water seepage is encountered during excavation, the geotechnical engineer should evaluate the
site conditions. Provided the excavation is stable, we recommend sloping the bottom of the
excavation to one or more shallow sump pits, and pumping the water to the storm system or an
appropriate discharge location.
Footing Drains
Subsurface footing drains should be installed around the perimeter of the foundation and behind
retaining walls. Footing drains should consist of a four (4) inch minimum diameter, perforated,
rigid drain pipe laid at or near the bottom of the footing with a gradient sufficient to generate flow.
The drain should be bedded in washed drain rock and the drain rock %.rotected from clog,&N with
geotextile filter fabric, such as Mirafi 140N, or equivalent, as illustrated on the Footing Drain
Detail, Plate 5. The drain rock should extend up to the base of the vertical drain mat, if a drain
mat is installed. Footing drains should discharge the storm drain system.
Roof, yard, and other drain lines should not be connected to the footing drain system. The footing
drain should be separately tight -lined to the discharge point. We recommend that sufficient clean -
outs be installed to allow for periodic maintenance of the footing drains and roof down -spout
tight -line systems.
February 25, 2014 (Revised 8/12/14) G-3598
Critical Area Evaluation & Geotechnical Report Page 18
Proposed SFR, 15911 - 74' Place W, Edmonds
Seep
Soil erosion was observed at a intermittent seep in the northeastern comer of the site,
approximately as illustrated on Plate 2. Armoring the seep area with 2 -inch to 4 -inch crushed
rock, underlain by geotextile filter fabric, Mirafi 140N or equivalent, is recommended to mitigate
soil erosion.
Tiered ecology block walls are proposed along the north side of the driveway and are needed to
limit the slope of the driveway. The ecology block walls (ECW's) are in an area with limited
slope height of 10 to 22 feet and the walls will be facing cuts. It is our opinion that the proposed
EBW's will not trigger or otherwise contribute to the existing landslide hazard or earth subsidence
risk either on the site or in the earth subsidence or landslide hazard area.
Both walls have a planned height of 4 feet to 6 feet. The walls will be separated by 6 feet, so the
upper wall will not surcharge the lower wall. Geogrid reinforcement is not required. Blocks
should be battered into the slope at I H:6V. The base blocks should be embedded a minimum of
9 inches, or 3 inches for each foot of wall height for wall greater than 3 feet tall. Soil supporting
the blocks should be firm to provide proper support. Loose or unsuitable base soil should be
evaluated by the geotechnical engineer, and may require replacement with crushed rock.
A near vertical cut is desirable behind the walls provided the soils are firm, self standing and
water seepage is not encountered. We recommend limiting the size of the exposed open cuts to a
horizontal width of 15 feet or less and constructing the walls concurrently as the cut is made.
Cuts should not be left unsupported more than 24 hours.
Good drainage behind the wall is essential for stability. A footing drain should be installed at the
base of the back of the walls consisting of a four -inch diameter perforated rigid PVC pipe bedded
in free -draining ballast or crushed rock. The perforated drain should be directed to a positive and
permanent discharge location at the end of the wall. A minimum 12 inch zone of free -draining
angular crushed rock should be installed behind the wall concurrently as the wall is constructed.
February 25, 2014 (Revised 8/12/14) G-3598
Critical Area Evaluation & Geotechnical Report Page 19
Proposed SFR, 15911 - 74Place W, Edmonds
Pavement performance is strictly related to the condition of the underlying subgrade. If subgrade
is inadequate, no matter what pavement section is constructed, settlement or movement of the
subgrade will be reflected up through the asphalt -concrete surfacing. To avoid this, the subgrade
should be compacted and proof -rolled with a loaded dump truck under the observation of the
geotechnical engineer. Areas of soft, wet or unstable subgrade may require over -excavation and
replacement with compacted structural fill or crushed rock. Subgrade stabilization
re,gommendati n
subgrade conditions.
Pavement sections and design specifications for county or city roadways should follow their
design standards. The pavement section should consider the traffic load, such as garbage trucks.
For private parking areas and the driveway we recommend the pavement section consist of the
following:
HF,Avy TRAFFic AREAs
Class "B" Asphalt Concrete (A
Crushed Rock Base (CRB)
Asphalt Treated Base (ATB)
UGHT TRAmc
Class "B" Asphalt Concrete (A
Crushed Rock Base (CRB)
Asphalt Treated Base (ATB)
6 -inches or
3-4ches
I Vr
li-inches, or
C -inches
During construction, GEO Group Northwest should provide geotechnical monitoring/inspecti
't
services. This will allow us to confirm that the subsurface conditions are consistent with thos
described in this report and allow design changes in the event subsurface conditions differ fro
those anticipated prior to the start of construction. It will also allow us to evaluate whether th]
GEO Group Northwest, Inc.
February 25, 2014 (Revised 8/12/14)
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Proposed SFR, 15911 - 74`h Place W, Edmonds
Mlm=
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geotechnical aspects of the construction activities conform to the contract plans, specifications,
and geotechnical engineering recommendations. Geotechnical construction monitoring
inspections should include:
Site excavation
• Pile installation
• Retaining walls
• Structural fill placement and compaction
• Footing drain installation
• Subgrade preparation for the slab -on -grade floor and the driveway
While on the site during construction, we will not direct or supervise the contractor or the
contractor's work, nor will we be responsible for providing or reviewing on-site safety or
dimensional measurements. We request that the contractor provide a minimum of 24 hours
advance notice to perform inspections so that we can arrange to have personnel available.
LIMITATIONS
This report has been prepared for the specific application to the subject project. The findings and
recommendations stated herein are based on our field observations, the subsurface conditions
encountered in our site exploration, our experience, and judgement. The recommendations are
our professional opinion derived in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by other members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this
area and within the budget constraint. No warranty is expressed or implied. In the event that the
site or soil conditions vary during site work, GEC} Group Northwest, Inc., should be notified and
the recommendations herein re-evaluated, and where necessary, be revised. GEO Group
Northwest, Inc., should be retained to review the final design plans to confirm that the plans
conform to the recommendations contained in this report.
GEC} Group Northwest, Inc.
February 25, 2014 (Revised 8/12/14)
Proposed SFR, 15911 - 74 Place W, Edmonds
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this report.
Sincerely,
GEO GROUP NORTHWEST, INC.
Wade J. Lassey
Engineering Geologist
William Chang, P.E.
Principal
Attachments:
Plate I - Vicinity Map
Plate 2 - Topographic Site Plan
Plate 3 - Site Plan
Plate 4 - Cross Section A - A'
Plate 5 - Footing Drain Detail
Appendix A - USCS Soil Classification Legend and Boring Logs
GEC} Group Northwest, Inc.
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Adapted from "The Thomas Guide," 2007.
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Geotechnical Er4neers, Gedogists, & 15911- 74th PI West
Environmental Saentsts
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SCALE As Shown DATE 2/21/14 MADE WJL CH1W WC Jos NO. G-3598 PLATE 1
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NOTES:
1.) Do not replace rigid PVC pipe with flexiible corrugated plastic pipe.
2.) Perforated or slotted PVC pipe should be tight jointed and laid with
perforations or slots down, with positive gradient to discharge_
3.) Do not connect roof downspout drains to the footing drain lines.
TYPICAL FOOTING DRAIN
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Geoteavdcal Engineers. ceaogists. 8 15911- 74th P1 West
Environmental Scientists
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scALE NONE DATE 2/20/14 mADE WJL CHKD WC JOB No. G-3598 PLATE 5
SLAB
Slope to drain
Ga?11JA);.tY RREA
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9
6 t 12 Relative
Impermeable Cap C>
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GEOTEXTILE,
FILTER FABRIC
(Miraft 140 N, or
equivalent)
0
GRADE REAM
WASHED DRAIN ROCK
FOOTING DRAIN.
All
Minimum 4 -inch diameter slotted or
.
perforatedrigid PVC pipe
P�S�io discharge
Invert
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Pile
NOT TO SCALE
NOTES:
1.) Do not replace rigid PVC pipe with flexiible corrugated plastic pipe.
2.) Perforated or slotted PVC pipe should be tight jointed and laid with
perforations or slots down, with positive gradient to discharge_
3.) Do not connect roof downspout drains to the footing drain lines.
TYPICAL FOOTING DRAIN
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Geoteavdcal Engineers. ceaogists. 8 15911- 74th P1 West
Environmental Scientists
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scALE NONE DATE 2/20/14 mADE WJL CHKD WC JOB No. G-3598 PLATE 5
MINUIllau y
USCS SOIL CLASSIFICATION
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MAJOR DIVISION
GROUP TYPICAL DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL
LABORATORY CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA
i
-------- .
CLEAN
GW
WELL GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL -SAND
Cu = (0601 D10} greater than 4
GRAVELS
FIXTURE LITTLE OR NO FINES
DETERMINE v (D30` ) t {010 '060} ba een 1 and 3
PERCENTAGES OF—
GRAVELS Oittle or no
POORLY GRADED GRAVELS, AND GRAVEL -SAND
1 GRAVEL AND SAND
(More Than Half ' fines)
GP
MIXTURES LITTLE OR NO FINES
NOT MEETING ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
j FROM GRAIN SIZE
COARSE-
Coarse Grains __...___..
GRAINED SOILS =
I DIS7RIBUT10N
Larger Than No. 4
i CURVE ATTERBERG LIMITS BELOW
i Sieve) j DIRTY
GM
SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL -SAND -SILT MIXTURES
i "A" UNE
GRAVELS I
CONTENT 1,
or P1 LESS THAN 4
-
---_
7F FINES --
j (wish some -�
CLAYEY GRAVELS, GRAVELSAND-CLAY
ATtER
EXCEEDS 12%; BERG LIMITS ABOVE
i fines)
GC
3 MIXTURES
COARSE GRAINED { 'A" UNE.
SOILS ARE or RI, MORE THAN 7
1
CLASSIFIED AS — -
SANDS CLEAN
SW
WELL GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY SANDS,
I Cu = (D60 t D10) greater than 6
FOLLOWS:
(
SANDS i
LITTLE OR NO FINES
Cc = (DW) } t {010 060} between 1 and 3
(More Than Hatt i
Coarse Grains (llttfe or no
More Than Hatt by!
SP
POORLY GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY SANDS,
e 5% Fina Grained, C
NOT MEETING
Weight Larger Smaller Than No. *nes}
LITTLE OR NO FINES
ABOVE REQUIREMENTS
GW, GP, SW. SP {
Than No, 200 4 Sieve)
ATTERBERG LIMITS BELOW
Sieve DIRTY i
SM
j SILTY SANDS, SAND -SILT MIXTURES
> 12% Fine Grained- j ^A^. LINE
I�
SANDS
i GM, GC, SM, SC CONTENT OF I
3 with P LESS THAN 4
—
- —
FINES
1
5 to 12% FiWith IEXCEEDS 12%� ATTERBERG LIMITS ABOVE
( some
fines)
Sc
CLAYEY SANDS, SAND CLAY MIXTURES
Grained: use dual I "A" LINE
symbols with P 1, MORE THAN 7
SILTS c Liquid Limit
INORGANIC SILTS, ROCK FLOUR, SANDY SILTS
(Below A -Line on < 50%
ML
OF SLIGHT PLASTICITY
60
> Plastscity Chart
—
—
� PLASTICITY CHART7OH,-
FfiNE-GRAINED j Negtigibfa Liquid Limi#
INORGANIC SILTS, MICACEOUS OR
F6R SOIL PASSINGSOILS
Organio} ( 50%
MH--—
DIATOMACEOUS, FINE SANDY OR SILTY SOILNO.
40 SIEVE
(
NORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW PLASfiCfiY,i
X 40CL
CLAYS Liquid Limit
GRAVELLY, SANDY, OR SILTY CLAYS, CLEAN(Above
A-E.ine on <30%
Plasticity Chart
CLAYS
Z
Negligible Liquid Limit
iINORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH PLASTICITY, FAT
IOrganic)
> Sg%
CHCLAYS
CL or OL
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Weight I
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20
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Than No. 200 (ORGANIC SILTS S
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, ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC SILTY CLAYS OF
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Sieve CLAYS
LOW PLASTICITY
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(Below A -Line on
7
Plasticity Chart) Liquid Limit
I
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ORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH PLASTICITY
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4 I
> 5696
0
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HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
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Pt
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LIQUID LIMIT (%)
SOIL PARTICLE SIZE
GENERAL. GUIDANCE OF SOIL ENGINEERING
_ U.S, STANDARD SIEVE
PROPERTIES FROM STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (SPT)
FRACTION j Pass#ng Retained
SANDY SOILS
SILTY & CLAYEY SOILS
SizSieve
Size
me Sieve
#
({
Blow Relative f Friction
gig i Unconfined
— — —
Counts Density ' Angle
Description Countsi StrengthDescription
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FINE j 440 i 0.425 I #2W t
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j
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MEDIUM #10 2,00 #447
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0,425
10 -30 ; 35-65 28-35
Medium Dense 4-8 ; 0,50-100 I Medium Stiff
COARSE #d 4.75 ! #10
200
30-50 65-85 1 35-42
Dense 8-i5
GRAVEL
50 35 - 100 I 38-46 j
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30 > 404 Hard
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Logged By: WJL Date Drilled: 1/22/14 Surface Elev. 118 feet
Depth
USCS
Soil Description
SA
SPT (N)
Blows per
Water
Content
Drilling/ Sampling
Information &
(ft)
6 -inches
%
Observations
Type
No.
1
Sl
1,1,2
27.8
N= 3
Silty SAND, dark brown to brown, fine-
N--6
SM
grained, some organics, very loose, dampS2
I
6,2,3
16.6
N= 5
5
—
— -----
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -
N'=10
—
Water level measured
S3
2,2,2
18.8
at 4.25 feet below
Silty SAND, brown to light brown to gray. fine-
N=4
ground surface.
grained, very loose to medium dense, occasional
N'= 8
wood inclusions, occasional fine gravel, wet
S4
2,2,2
343
N= 4
10
N'= 8
Gray
T
S5
3, 5,4
28.8
N= 9
SM
N'= 16
S6
2,2,4
216
N= 6
15
N'= 10
S7
2,2,3
193
N=5
N'= 7
S8
3,6,12
15.3
N= 18
20
—
— --
------------------ -
N'=24
S9
4,5,5
22.5
N=10
N'= 13
slo
2,4,4
17.3
N= 8
25
SMI
Silty SAND, gray, with some interbeds of silt
N'= 10
NIL
and sandy silt, loose to medium dense, wet
Sit
3,2,3
Mo
N= 5
N'= 6
S12
2,2,3
133
N= 5
30
N'= 5
S13
5,6,5
119
N= I I
--
— -----
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -
N'=11
S14
6,12,9
---
No Sample Recovery
Silty SAND, with interbeds of gravelly sand
N= 21
35
SM
with silt, gray, loose to medium dense, wet
N'=19
S15
4,8,9
15.5
N=17
--
— -----
— — — — — — — — — — — ------ -
N'=15
-
SM to
Silty SAND to SAND with some silt, gray,
S16
4,3,3
15.1
-
SP -SM
loose, wet
N=6
N'= 6
LEGEND: 2 -inch O,D. Split Spoon Sample Interval N: Number of blow counts for I foot of sampler advancement.
Sampler driven with 140 lb. Hammer (Standard SPT) N*: Overburden correction
BORING LOG
=Group Northwest, Inc.
PROPOSED SAUNDERS RESIDENCE
15911- 74TH PL WEST
Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists, &
Environmental Scientists
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
IJOB
NO. G-3598 I DATE 1/23/14 PLATE A2.1
BORING NO. -1
Logged By: WJL Date Drilled. 1122114 Surface Elev. 118 feet +t -
De
Depth
Uscs
oil Description
SAMPLE SPT` (N)
Bltrtivs per
Water
Content
Drillingt Sampling
Information cYi
(ft)
Type No, 6 -inches
%
observations
TS17 2,3,3
13.3
SM to
Silty ) to SAND with some silt, gray,
N= 6
Sl' -SM
loose, wet
'= 5
43 feet. Drilling Change,
Firmer Drithing.
45
S18 9, 12, 13
37.7
N= 25
SILT, gray, some clay, very stiff to hard,
ML
medium plasticity, moist
50
S19 7, 12, 13
32.0
N= 25
55
S20 10, 1A, 1S
32.5
N= 32
Total Depth = 56.5 feet.
60
Groundwater Level Measured At 4.25 feet below the.
ground surface.
Drilling Co: Geologic Drill
Borehole backfilled with bentonite chips
65
74
75
F2 -inch Q.MSpht�sp6qa Sample Interval �N: Number of blowep"w1brj inotof s4mpjq ad"neenient(
Ven
BORINO Loki
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7Depth Logg Y: SAMPLE SPT (N) Water Drilling/ Sampling
(fo USCS Soil Description Blows per Content Information &
(to Type No. 6 -inches % Observations
la
10
IN
20
SM
Silty SAND, brown, fine-grained, some
sl
2,2,2
24.2
organics, very loose, damp
N= 4
— — — ---
------------
17.5
N'=8
ML
brown to oxidized red brown mottling, fine-
1
S2
6,5,5
133
grained, medium dense, damp
N= 10
N'=16
Silty SAND, light brown to grayish brown, fine-
N'= 20
SM
grained, loose to medium dense, occasional fine
T
S3
3, 3, 2
9.6
Silty SAND with some gravel, oxidized red
gravel, damp
1
14.2
N= 5
Sm
brown, fine-grained, medium dense, moist
N'= 10
S4
11,19,18
8.3
Driving Rock
--
30
N= 37*
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -
SM/
SP -SM
Silty SAND, light brown, fine-grained, medium
S5
8,8,
N= 17 5
10.6
SP
& IML
------------------------
dense, with thin interbeded silt lenses, damp
S9
12,11,11
N'= 27
at 28.9 feet below
Sm Silty SAND, light brown, fine-grained, medium S6 1 8,11,14 1 16.8
dense, damp, some mottling at 16.5 feet N= 25
1 1 1 N'= 36
M
-----------------------
sto 9,15,17 13.0
SP -SM SAND, brown, some silt and gravel, fine to N= 32
& medium grained, and fine to coarse grained, N'= 29
SW -SM medium dense, wet
LEGEND:2-inch O.D. Split Spoon Sample Interval
I Sampler driven with 140 lb, Hammer (Standard SPT)
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Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists, &
Environmental Scientists
W=
N: Number of blow counts for I foot of sampler advancement.
N': Overburden correction
BOREING LOG
PROPOSED SAUNDERS RESIDENCE
15911 - 74TH PL WEST
•
EDMON13S, WASIHNGTON
DATE 1/23/14
Silty SAND to sandy SH -T, some gravel, light
T
SMI
S7
5,7,6
17.5
ML
brown to oxidized red brown mottling, fine-
1
N= 13
grained, medium dense, damp
N'=16
25
Silty SAND with some gravel, oxidized red
S8
5,7,8
14.2
Sm
brown, fine-grained, medium dense, moist
N=15
N'= 17
--
30
— — — ---
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -
_SZ
Water level measured
—
SP
Gravelly SAND, grayish brown, fine to
S9
12,11,11
9.2
at 28.9 feet below
medium- grained, medium dense, wet
N= 22
ground surface.
N'= 21
M
-----------------------
sto 9,15,17 13.0
SP -SM SAND, brown, some silt and gravel, fine to N= 32
& medium grained, and fine to coarse grained, N'= 29
SW -SM medium dense, wet
LEGEND:2-inch O.D. Split Spoon Sample Interval
I Sampler driven with 140 lb, Hammer (Standard SPT)
I=Group Northwest, Inc.
Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists, &
Environmental Scientists
W=
N: Number of blow counts for I foot of sampler advancement.
N': Overburden correction
BOREING LOG
PROPOSED SAUNDERS RESIDENCE
15911 - 74TH PL WEST
•
EDMON13S, WASIHNGTON
DATE 1/23/14
BORING NO. B-2
Logged By: WJL Date Drilled: 1/22/14 Surface Elev. 118 feet
Depth
USCS
Soil Description
SAMPLE
SPT (N)
Blows
Water
Content
Drilling/ Sampling
Information &
per
Type
No,
6 -inches
%
Observations
Sit
3,8,8
13.4
N= 16
N'=32
45
S12
4,5,5
14.1
N=14
N'=20
SP -SM
SAND, brown, some silt and gravel, fine to
50
&
medium grained, and fine to coarse grained,
SW -SM
medium dense, wet
S13
8,10,7
10.8
N= 17
N'= 34
55
S14
10,11,12
11.0
N= 23
N'=17
60
Dense
S15
12,19,24
14.2
N= 43
N'=30
Total Depth = 61.5 feet.
Groundwater Level Measured At 28.9 feet below the
65
ground surface.
Drilling Co: Geologic Drill
Borehole backfilled with bentonite chips
70
75
LEGEND: 2 -inch O.D. Split Spoon Sample Interval N: Number of blow counts for I foot of sampler advancement.
Sampler driven with 1401b. Hammer (Standard SM N': Overburden correction
BORING LOG
Group Northwest, Inc.
PROPOSED SAUNDERS RESIDENCE
Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists, &
159'11- 74TH PL WEST
Environmental scientists
E D M 0 ND S, IVVAS HIN G T 0 N
JOB NO. _.G-3598 DATE 1/23/14 PLATE A3.2