22214 98th Ave. W geotech reportDecember 22, 2021
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Select Homes, Inc.
8304 — 212' Street Southwest
Edmonds, Washington 98026
Attention: Ms. Kayla Nichols
Subject: Geotechnical Evaluation
Proposed Single -Family Residences
22214 — 98t" Avenue West
Edmonds, Washington
Reference: RAM Engineering, Inc.
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Geotechnical Engineering, Construction
Observationjesting and Environmental Services
Department of Ecology
Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
Amended December 2014
James P. Minard
Geologic Map of the Edmonds East and Part of the Edmonds West Quadrangles
Washington, 1983
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Web Soil Survey (WSS)
Edmonds City Code
Chapter 23.80 (Geologically Hazard Areas)
Dear Ms. Nichols:
As requested, Earth Solutions NW, LLC (ESNW) has prepared this geotechnical evaluation report
for the proposed single-family residences. As part of our scope of services, we completed a
subsurface exploration, laboratory and engineering analyses, in -situ infiltration testing, and
prepared this written report with our findings and recommendations for the proposed project.
Based on our evaluation, the proposed project is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint.
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Project Description
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The subject site is located at 22214 — 98th Avenue West in Edmonds, Washington, as illustrated
on the attached Vicinity Map (Plate 1). The site consists of one tax parcel (Snohomish County
parcel number 0045070030-0002) totaling approximately 1.03 acres of land. The property is
currently developed with a single-family residence, outbuildings, and associated improvements.
The subject site is bordered to the north, south, and west by single-family residences and to the
east by 98th Avenue West.
Site topography consists of a local knob feature; the existing building pad area in the southeastern
portion of the property is gently sloped, and the site moderately descends to the west, north, and
northeast. We estimate total elevation change across the site of approximately 40 feet and slope
gradients of up to approximately 30 to 40 percent; isolated areas of less than 10 feet in height
may be 40 percent or steeper. The slopes are vegetated with mature trees and ferns.
Based on ESNW's understanding of the proposed development, the subject site will be
redeveloped with three single-family residences and associated improvements. We anticipate
grading activities will include cuts and fills of about four to six feet to establish the planned building
alignments. However, grading plans were not available at the time this report was prepared. We
understand infiltration and low impact development methods are being evaluated for stormwater
management. Site improvements will also include underground utility installations.
At the time this report was prepared, specific building load values were not available. However,
we anticipate the proposed residential structures will consist of relatively lightly loaded wood
framing supported on conventional foundations. Based on our experience with similar
developments, we estimate wall loads on the order of one to two kips per linear foot and slab -on -
grade loading of 150 pounds per square foot (psf).
If the above design assumptions are incorrect or change, ESNW should be contacted to review
the recommendations in this report. ESNW should review the final design to verify the
geotechnical recommendations provided in this report have been incorporated into the plans.
Subsurface Conditions
As part of this geotechnical evaluation, an ESNW representative observed, logged, and sampled
three test pits on October 19, 2021, excavated at accessible locations within the proposed
development area, using a mini-trackhoe and operator provided by the client. The approximate
locations of the test pits are depicted on the Test Pit Location Plan (Plate 2). Please refer to the
test pit logs provided as an attachment to this report for a more detailed description of subsurface
conditions. Representative soil samples collected at the test pit locations were analyzed in
general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and USDA methods and
procedures.
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Topsoil and Fill
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Native topsoil was observed extending to depths of approximately four to seven inches below the
existing ground surface (bgs). The topsoil was characterized by dark brown color and fine organic
material.
Fill was observed at test pit location TP-2. The fill was observed to extend to a depth of roughly
five and one-half feet bgs. The fill was characterized primarily as silty sand with gravel (USCS:
SM), and was encountered in a moist condition at the time of exploration. Additionally, fill may
be present within proximity to existing structural improvements. Where fill is encountered during
construction, ESNW should be consulted to evaluate the suitability for support of the proposed
structures and/or reuse as structural fill.
Native Soil
Underlying the topsoil and limited fill, native soil at the test pit locations was observed to consist
primarily of silty sand (USCS: SM). Overall soil relative density generally increased with depth.
The native soil was generally observed in a weakly cemented condition beginning at about three
and one-half to four feet bgs, except where fill was encountered.
Geologic Setting
The referenced geologic map resource identifies Vashon till (Qvt) across the site and surrounding
areas. As reported on the geologic map resource, Vashon till typically consists of a nonsorted
mixture of clay, silt, sand, pebbles, cobbles, and boulders. The till was deposited directly by ice
advanced over previously deposited sediment and rocks. In addition, the referenced WSS
resource identifies Alderwood gravelly sandy loam and Alderwood-urban land complex (Map Unit
Symbol: 3 and 5, respectively) as the primary soil units underlying the subject site. The
Alderwood series was formed in glacial till plains. Based on our field observations, native soils
on the subject site are generally consistent with the geologic setting outlined in this section.
Groundwater
Groundwater seepage was not observed at the test pit locations during the fieldwork (October
2021). However, seepage should be expected in deeper excavations at this site, particularly
during the winter, spring, and early summer months. Groundwater seepage rates and elevations
fluctuate depending on many factors, including precipitation duration and intensity, the time of
year, and soil conditions.
Geologically Hazardous Areas Assessment
As part of this geotechnical evaluation, the referenced chapter and section of the Edmonds City
Code (ECC) was reviewed. The site contains sloped topography; the following is a geologically
hazardous areas assessment for the site and proposed project.
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Slope Reconnaissance
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During our fieldwork, we performed a visual slope reconnaissance of the sloped areas of the site.
The main focus of our reconnaissance was to identify signs of instability or erosion hazards along
the site slopes. The typical instability indicators include features such as head scarps, tension
cracks, hummocky terrain, groundwater seeps along the surface and erosion features such as
gulleys and rills. During the slope reconnaissance, no signs of erosion or slope instability were
observed. The slopes are vegetated with mature trees and ferns.
Erosion Hazard Areas — ECC 23.80.020.A.
With respect to erosion hazard areas, section 23.80.020 of the ECC defines erosion hazards as
"at least those areas identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources
Conservation Service as having a `moderate to severe', `severe', or `very severe' rill and inter -rill
erosion hazard. Erosion hazard areas are also those areas impacted by shoreland and/or stream
bank erosion. Within the city of Edmonds, erosion hazard areas include:
Those areas of the city of Edmonds containing soils that may experience severe to very
severe erosion hazard. This group of soils includes, but is not limited to, the following
when they occur on slopes of 15 percent or greater:
a. Alderwood soils (15 to 25 percent slopes);
b. Alderwood/Everett series (25 to 70 percent slopes), and;
c. Everett series (15 to 25 percent slopes).
2. Coastal and stream erosion areas which are subject to the impacts from lateral erosion
related to moving water such as stream channel migration and shoreline retreat;
3. Any area with slopes of 15 percent or greater and impermeable soils interbedded with
granular soils and springs or ground water seepage, and;
4. Areas with significant visible evidence of ground water seepage, and which also include
existing landslide deposits regardless of slope."
The native soil is generally consistent with Alderwood series soils. Based on the ECC definition,
the areas sloped greater than 15 percent within and adjacent to the property classify as erosion
hazard areas. In our opinion, the proposed construction will not increase the erosion hazard for
the site or adjacent properties, provide typical Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as silt
fences, covering exposed soil, and permanent landscaping, are implemented during and after
construction as warranted.
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Landslide Hazard Areas — ECDC 23.80.020.B.
With respect to landslide hazard areas, section 23.80.020.B. of the ECDC defines landslide
hazard areas as "areas potentially subject to landslides based on a combination of geologic,
topographic, and hydrologic factors. They include areas susceptible because of any combination
of soil, slope (gradient), slope aspect, structure, hydrology, or other factors. Within the city of
Edmonds, potential landslide hazard areas include:
1. Areas of ancient or historic failures in Edmonds which include all areas within the earth
subsidence and landslide hazard area as identified in the 1979 report of Robert Lowe
Associates and amended by the 1985 report of GeoEngineers, Inc., and further discussed
in the 2007 report by Landau Associates;
2. Coastal areas mapped as class U (unstable), UOS (unstable old slides) and URS
(unstable recent slides) in the Department of Ecology Washington coastal atlas;
3. Areas designated as quaternary slumps, earthflows, mudflows, or landslides on maps
published by the United States Geological Survey or Washington State Department of
Natural Resources;
4. Any slope of 40 percent or steeper that exceeds a vertical height of 10 feet over a 25-foot
horizontal run. Except for rockeries that have been engineered and approved by the
engineer as having been built according to the engineered design, all other modified
slopes (including slopes where there are breaks in slopes) meeting overall average
steepness and height criteria should be considered potential landslide hazard areas;
5. Any slope with all three of the following characteristics:
a. Slopes steeper than 15 percent;
b. Hillsides intersecting geologic contacts with relatively permeable sediment overlying a
relatively impermeable sediment, and;
c. Springs or ground water seepage;
6. Any area potentially unstable as a result of rapid stream incision or stream bank erosion;
7. Any area located on an alluvial fan, presently subject to, or potentially subject to,
inundation by debris flow or deposition of stream -transported sediments, and;
8. Any slopes that have been modified by past development activity that still meet the slope
criteria."
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As discussed previously, no indications of instability were observed during our slope
reconnaissance. Based on review of available topographic data, there are no areas within or
immediately adjacent to the site which area sloped 40 percent or steeper for a vertical height of
at least 10 feet. Much of the sloped areas are steeper than 15 percent, however, the site is
underlain by high strength glacial till deposits and no springs or groundwater seepage were
observed; in this respect, the site slopes do not meet criterion 5. Based on our study, no landslide
hazard areas (as defined above) are located within or immediately adjacent to the subject site. If
the recommendations in this report are incorporated into the design and construction of the
proposed project, it is our opinion the project is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint.
Temporary Erosion Control
The following temporary erosion control measures should be considered:
• Temporary construction entrances and drive lanes, consisting of at least six inches of
quarry spalls, should be considered to both minimize off -site soil tracking and provide a
stable access entrance surface. Placing geotextile fabric underneath the quarry spalls will
provide greater stability if needed.
• Silt fencing should be placed around appropriate portions of the site perimeter.
• When not in use, soil stockpiles should be covered or otherwise protected to reduce the
potential for soil erosion, especially during periods of wet weather.
• Temporary measures for controlling surface water runoff, such as interceptor trenches,
sumps, or swales, should be installed prior to beginning and concurrent with earthwork
activities.
• Surface water should not be directed to or dispersed over steeply sloped areas.
• Dry soils disturbed during construction should be wetted to minimize dust and airborne soil
erosion.
• When appropriate, permanent planting or hydroseeding will help to stabilize site soils.
Additional Best Management Practices, as specified by the project civil engineer and indicated
on the plans, should be incorporated into construction activities. Temporary erosion control
measures may be modified during construction as site conditions require, as approved by the site
erosion control lead.
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Excavations and Slopes
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Based on the soil conditions observed at the subsurface locations, the following allowable
temporary slope inclinations, as a function of horizontal to vertical (H:V) inclination, may be used.
The applicable Federal Occupation Safety and Health Administration and Washington Industrial
Safety and Health Act soil classifications are also provided:
• Areas exposing groundwater seepage 1.51-1:1V (Type C)
• Loose soil 1.51-1:1V (Type C)
• Medium dense native soil 1 H:1 V (Type B)
• Dense to very dense "hardpan" native soil 0.751-1:1V (Type A)
Permanent slopes should be planted with vegetation to enhance stability and to minimize erosion,
and should maintain a gradient of 2H:1 V or flatter. The presence of perched groundwater may
cause localized sloughing of temporary slopes. An ESNW representative should observe
temporary and permanent slopes to confirm the slope inclinations are suitable for the exposed
soil conditions and to provide additional excavation and slope recommendations, as necessary.
If the recommended temporary slope inclinations cannot be achieved, temporary shoring may be
necessary to support excavations.
Structural Fill
Structural fill is defined as compacted soil placed in foundation, slab -on -grade, roadway,
permanent slope, retaining wall, and utility trench backfill areas. Structural fill placed and
compacted during site grading activities should meet the following specifications and guidelines:
• Structural fill material
• Moisture content
• Relative compaction***
• Loose lift thickness (maximum)
Granular soil*
At or slightly above optimum**
95 percent (Modified Proctor)
12 inches
* Existing soil may not be suitable for use as structural fill unless at (or slightly above) the optimum moisture content
at the time of placement and compaction.
** Soil shall not be placed dry of optimum and should be evaluated by ESNW during construction.
***Relative compaction of 90 percent can be considered for mass grading activities.
With respect to underground utility installations and backfill, local jurisdictions may dictate the soil
type(s) and compaction requirements. Unsuitable material or debris must be removed from
structural areas if encountered.
If structural fill is placed on sloped grades, the slope should be keyed and benched prior to placing
fill. ESNW should review grading plans and provide additional recommendations as necessary.
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Foundations
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The proposed structures can be supported on conventional spread and continuous footings
bearing on undisturbed, competent native soil, compacted native soil, or new structural fill.
Competent native soils, suitable for support of the foundation, should be encountered beginning
at depths of approximately two to three feet bgs, except where existing fill is present. Where
loose or unsuitable soil conditions are encountered at foundation subgrade elevations during site
preparation activities, compaction of the soils to the specifications of structural fill, or
overexcavation and replacement with granular structural fill will be necessary. Structural fill
should consist of suitable granular soils compacted to 95 percent of Modified Proctor (ASTM
D1557). Compaction of the soil to the levels necessary for use as structural fill will be difficult
during wet weather conditions. Organic material exposed at foundation subgrade elevations
must be removed and grades restored with structural fill.
Provided the structures will be supported as described above, the following parameters can be
used for design of the new foundations:
• Allowable soil bearing capacity 2,500 psf
• Passive earth pressure 300 pcf (equivalent fluid)
• Coefficient of friction 0.40
The passive earth pressure and coefficient of friction values include a safety factor of 1.5. A one-
third increase in the allowable soil bearing capacity can be assumed for short-term wind and
seismic loading conditions.
With structural loading as expected, total settlement in the range of one inch is anticipated, with
differential settlement of about one-half inch. The majority of the settlements should occur during
construction, as dead loads are applied.
Retaining Wall Recommendations
Retaining walls must be designed to resist earth pressures and applicable surcharge loads. The
following parameters can be used for retaining wall design:
• Active earth pressure (unrestrained condition)
• Active earth pressure (backslope)
• At -rest earth pressure (restrained condition)
• At -rest earth pressure (backslope)
• Traffic surcharge (passenger vehicles)
• Passive earth pressure
• Coefficient of friction
• Seismic surcharge
* Where H equals the retained height.
35 pcf
50 pcf
55 pcf
70 pcf
70 psf (rectangular distribution)
300 pcf
0.40
8H*
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The passive earth pressure and coefficient of friction values include a safety factor of 1.5.
Additional surcharge loading should be included in the retaining wall design if necessary.
Drainage should be provided behind retaining walls such that hydrostatic pressures do not
develop. If drainage is not provided, hydrostatic pressures should be included in the wall design.
Retaining walls should be backfilled with at least 18 inches of free -draining material or sheet
drainage that extends along the height of the wall. The upper one foot of the wall backfill can
consist of a less permeable soil, if desired. A perforated drain pipe should be placed along the
base of the wall and connected to an approved discharge location.
Seismic Design
The 2018 International Building Code (2018 IBC) recognizes the most recent edition of the
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures manual (ASCE 7-16) for seismic
design, specifically with respect to earthquake loads. Based on the soil conditions encountered
at the test pit locations, the parameters and values provided below are recommended for seismic
design per the 2018 IBC.
Parameter
Value
Site Class
D*
Mapped short period spectral response acceleration, Ss (g)
1.280
Mapped 1-second period spectral response acceleration, S1 (g)
0.450
Short period site coefficient, Fa
1.200
Long period site coefficient, F„
1.850t
Adjusted short period spectral response acceleration, Sens (g)
1.536
Adjusted 1-second period spectral response acceleration, SM1 (g)
0.832t
Design short period spectral response acceleration, SIDS (g)
1.024
Design 1-second period spectral response acceleration, SD1 (g)
0.549t
Assumes dense native soil conditions, encountered to a maximum depth of 8.0 feet bgs during the October 2021
field exploration, remain dense to at least 100 feet bgs.
t Values assume Fv maybe determined using linear interpolation per Table 11.4-2 in ASCE 7-16.
As indicated in the table footnote, several of the seismic design values provided above are
dependent on the assumption that site -specific ground motion analysis (per Section 11.4.8 of
ASCE 7-16) will not be required for the subject project. ESNW recommends the validity of this
assumption be confirmed at the earliest available opportunity during the planning and early
design stages of the project. Further discussion between the project structural engineer, the
project owner, and ESNW may be prudent to determine the possible impacts to the structural
design due to increased earthquake load requirements under the 2018 IBC. ESNW can provide
additional consulting services to aid with design efforts, including supplementary geotechnical
and geophysical investigation, upon request.
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Liquefaction is a phenomenon where saturated or loose soil suddenly loses internal strength and
behaves as a fluid. This behavior is in response to increased pore water pressures resulting from
an earthquake or another intense ground shaking. In our opinion, site susceptibility to liquefaction
may be considered low. The depth of the regional groundwater table and the relatively dense
characteristics of the native soil were the primary bases for this opinion.
Drainage
Temporary measures to control surface water runoff during construction would likely involve
passive elements such as interceptor trenches and sumps. ESNW should be consulted during
preliminary grading activities to evaluate seepage areas and provide recommendations to
reduce the potential for seepage -related instability.
Finish grades should be designed to direct surface water away from structures and slopes.
Grades adjacent to buildings should be sloped away at a gradient of either at least 2 percent for
a horizontal distance of up to 10 feet or the maximum allowed by adjacent structures. In our
opinion, foundation drains should be installed along building perimeter footings.
Infiltration Evaluation
As indicated in the Subsurface Conditions section, native soils encountered during our fieldwork
were characterized primarily as silty sand with and without gravel. Based on the results of USDA
textural analyses, the native soils at depth were classified primarily as gravelly sandy loam and
gravely fine sandy loam with fines contents of about 23 to 37 percent.
In -situ testing was completed in accordance with the Small-scale Pilot Infiltration Test (PIT)
procedure, as outlined in Volume III, Chapter 3, Page 526 of the 2014 SMMWW. The testing
was completed at a depth of approximately four feet at TP-3. The in -situ rate obtained during
testing was 0.125 inches per hour. Based on subsurface conditions observed before, during, and
after the PIT, it is our opinion that the low measured infiltration rate represents horizontal
movement of the water rather than vertical infiltration. Based on the relatively impermeable
glacial till soils and adjacent sloped topography, it is our opinion that infiltration is infeasible and
is not recommended from a geotechnical standpoint.
On -site Stormwater Management
Pursuant to City of Edmonds stormwater management requirements, implementation of on -site
stormwater BMPs are required for proposed developments in accordance with specified
thresholds, standards, and lists. The intent of BMP implementation is to infiltrate, disperse, and
retain stormwater runoff on site to the extent feasible. The table below summarizes our
evaluation of low impact development methods, as outlined in the referenced stormwater manual,
from a geotechnical standpoint. It is instructed in the referenced stormwater manual that BMPs
are to be considered in the order listed (from top to bottom) for each surface type, and the first
BMP that is determined to be viable should be used. For completeness, however, we have
evaluated each listed BMP for the proposed surface type.
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BMP
Viable?
Limitations or Infeasibility Criteria
Lawns and Landscaped Areas
T5.13: Post -construction soil
quality and depth (Volume V,
Maybe*
Limitation: Infeasible on slopes greater than 33 percent.
Chapter 11
Roofs
Limitations: Not recommended within 50 feet of slopes
T5.30: Full dispersion (Volume V,
Maybe*
steeper than 15 percent. Potential downgradient impacts
Chapter 3)
must be evaluated.
T5.10A: Downspout full infiltration
systems (Volume III, Chapter 4)
No
Infeasibility: Infeasible due to relatively impermeable soil
and sloped topography.
Roofs
Bioretention (Volume V, Chapter
Infeasibility: Infeasible due to relatively impermeable soil
5)
No
and sloped topography resulting in reasonable concerns
about erosion, slope failure, or downgradient flooding.
T5.10B: Downspout dispersion
Limitations: Not recommended within 50 feet of slopes
systems (Volume V, Chapter 4)
Maybe*
steeper than 15 percent. Potential downgradient impacts
must be evaluated.
T5.10C: Perforated stub -out
Limitations: Not recommended within 50 feet of slopes
connections (Volume V, Chapter
Maybe*
steeper than 15 percent. Bottom of trench should be at
4)
least one foot above unweathered till (hardpan) which may
be infeasible.
T5.30: Full dispersion (Volume V,
Limitations: Not recommended within 50 feet of slopes
Chapter 5)
Maybe*
steeper than 15 percent. Potential downgradient impacts
must be evaluated.
T5.15: Permeable pavement
Infeasibility: Infeasible due to relatively impermeable soil
(Volume V, Chapter 5)
No
and sloped topography resulting in reasonable concerns
about erosion, slope failure, or downgradient flooding.
Bioretention (Volume V, Chapter
Infeasibility: Infeasible due to relatively impermeable soil
5)
No
and sloped topography resulting in reasonable concerns
about erosion, slope failure, or downgradient flooding.
T5.12: Sheet flow dispersion
Limitations: Not recommended within 50 feet of slopes
T5.11: Concentrated flow
Maybe*
steeper than 15 percent. Potential downgradient impacts
dispersion Volume V, Chapter 5
must be evaluated.
* Viability stated from a geotechnical standpoint and should be determined by site storm designer with respect to
setbacks and flow paths.
Limitations
The recommendations and conclusions provided in this geotechnical evaluation report are
professional opinions consistent with the level of care and skill that is typical of other members in
the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this area. A warranty is not
expressed or implied. Variations in the soil and groundwater conditions observed at the test pit
locations may exist and may not become evident until construction. ESNW should reevaluate
the conclusions in this geotechnical evaluation report if variations are encountered.
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Additional Services
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ESNW should be retained to provide additional geotechnical services in association with this
project, including testing and consulting services during construction. ESNW should have an
opportunity to review final project plans with respect to geotechnical recommendations provided
in this letter.
We trust this letter meets your current needs. Should you have questions, or if any additional
information is required, please call.
Sincerely,
EARTH SOLUTIONS NW, LLC
Adam Z. Shier, L.G.
Project Geologist
Attachments: Plate 1 — Vicinity Map
Plate 2 — Test Pit Location Plan
Test Pit Logs
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART
MAJOR DIVISIONS
SYMBOLS
TYPICAL
DESCRIPTIONS
GRAPH
LETTER
GRAVEL
AND
CLEAN
GRAVELS
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GW
WELL -GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL -
SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO
FINES
GRAVELLY
SOILS
(LITTLE OR NO FINES)
° �o ° �o
o pOo p
Q Q oQ
GP
POORLY -GRADED GRAVELS,
GRAVEL - SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE
OR NO FINES
COARSE
GRAINED
SOILS
MORE THAN 50%
OF COARSE
GRAVELS WITH
FINES
o
Q
0
°°
o
o
p
GM
SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL - SAND -
SILT MIXTURES
FRACTION
RETAINED ON NO.
4 SIEVE
(APPRECIABLE
AMOUNT OF FINES)
�±�
V
CLAYEY GRAVELS, GRAVEL - SAND -
CLAY MIXTURES
SAND
AND
CLEAN SANDS
�+
SW
WELL -GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY
SANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES
MORE THAN 50%
OF MATERIAL IS
LARGER THAN
SANDY
NO. 200 SIEVE
SIZE
SOILS
(LITTLE OR NO FINES)
::.
SP
POORLY -GRADED SANDS,
GRAVELLY SAND, LITTLE OR NO
FINES
SANDS WITH
FINES
c
`M
SILTY SANDS, SAND - SILT
MIXTURES
MORE THAN 50%
OF COARSE
FRACTION
PASSING ON NO.
4 SIEVE
(APPRECIABLE
AMOUNT OF FINES)
cC
�7
CLAYEY SANDS, SAND - CLAY
MIXTURES
INORGANIC SILTS AND VERY FINE
ML
SANDS, ROCK FLOUR, SILTY OR
CLAYEY FINE SANDS OR CLAYEY
SILTS WITH SLIGHT PLASTICITY
FINE
GRAINED
SOILS
SILTS
AND LIQUID LIMIT
LESS THAN 50
CLAYS
CL
INORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW TO
MEDIUM PLASTICITY, GRAVELLY
CLAYS, SANDY CLAYS, SILTY CLAYS,
LEAN CLAYS
OL
ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC
SILTY CLAYS OF LOW PLASTICITY
MORE THAN 50%
OF MATERIAL IS
SMALLER THAN
NO. 200 SIEVE
MH
INORGANIC SILTS, MICACEOUS OR
DIATOMACEOUS FINE SAND OR
SILTY SOILS
SIZE
SILTS
AND LIQUID LIMIT
CLAYS GREATER THAN 50
CH
CLAYS OF HIGH
PLASTICITY
PLASTICITY
OH
ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDIUM TO
HIGH PLASTICITY, ORGANIC SILTS
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
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0 0„
PT
PEAT, HUMUS, SWAMP SOILS WITH
HIGH ORGANIC CONTENTS
DUAL SYMBOLS are used to indicate borderline soil classifications.
The discussion in the text of this report is necessary for a proper understanding of the nature
of the material presented in the attached logs.
y Earth Solutions NW, LLC TEST PIT NUMBER TP-1
15365 N.E. 90th Street, Suite 100 PAGE 1 OF 1
Redmond, Washington 98052
Telephone: 425-449-4704
Fax: 425-449-4711
PROJECT NUMBER ES-8203 PROJECT NAME 22214 - 98th Avenue W.
DATE STARTED 10/19/21 COMPLETED 10/19/21 GROUND ELEVATION
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR Client Provided LATITUDE 47.79745 LONGITUDE-122.36535
EXCAVATION METHOD GROUND WATER LEVEL:
LOGGED BY AZS CHECKED BY HTW SZ AT TIME OF EXCAVATION
NOTES Depth of Topsoil & Sod 7": grass
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H L
U
2
w
g
TESTS
Q O
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
❑
2 Z
U
Q
U
0
TPSL
Dark brown TOPSOIL, roots
.'-. 6
0.Brown
silty SAND with gravel, loose to medium dense, moist
MC = 6.2%
SM
3.0
MC = 5.2%
Gray silty SAND, medium dense, moist
Fines = 26.2%
[USDA Classification: gravelly sandy LOAM]
-becomes dense, moderately cemented
5
SM
Test pit terminated at 8.0 feet below existing grade due to refusal on very dense till. No
groundwater encountered during excavation. No caving observed.
v Earth Solutions NW, LLC
15365 N.E. 90th Street, Suite 100
Redmond, Washington 98052
Telephone: 425-449-4704
Fax: 425-449-4711
TEST PIT NUMBER TP-2
PAGE 1 OF 1
PROJECT NUMBER ES-8203 PROJECT NAME 22214 - 98th Avenue W.
DATE STARTED 10/19/21 COMPLETED 10/19/21 GROUND ELEVATION
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR Client Provided LATITUDE 47.79748 LONGITUDE-122.36476
EXCAVATION METHOD GROUND WATER LEVEL:
LOGGED BY AZS CHECKED BY HTW SZ AT TIME OF EXCAVATION
NOTES Depth of Topsoil & Sod 2": grass
L
}�
U
=
H L
Lu
g
TESTS
Q O
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
w
QZ
U
t.7
0.5 Dark brown TOPSOIL (Fill)
Brownish gray silty SAND with gravel, loose to medium dense, moist (Fill)
MC = 13.0%
Fines = 23.0% 1 N [USDA Classification: very gravelly sandy LOAM]
SM
MC = 10.9% 5.5
Brown silty SAND, loose to medium dense, moist
SM
nnr. = 11 70/ 8.0
Test pit terminated at 8.0 feet below existing grade. No groundwater encountered during
excavation. No caving observed.
v Earth Solutions NW, LLC
15365 N.E. 90th Street, Suite 100
Redmond, Washington 98052
Telephone: 425-449-4704
Fax: 425-449-4711
TEST PIT NUMBER TP-3
PAGE 1 OF 1
PROJECT NUMBER ES-8203 PROJECT NAME 22214 - 98th Avenue W.
DATE STARTED 10/19/21 COMPLETED 10/19/21 GROUND ELEVATION
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR Client Provided LATITUDE 47.79772 LONGITUDE-122.36513
EXCAVATION METHOD GROUND WATER LEVEL:
LOGGED BY AZS CHECKED BY HTW SZ AT TIME OF EXCAVATION
NOTES Depth of Topsoil & Sod 4": exposed soil
L
=
}�
H L
U
w
Lu
g
TESTS
Q O
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
❑
2 Z
�
Q
0
TPSL
—
Dark brown TOPSOIL, roots
Brown silty SAND, loose to medium dense, moist
SM
-roots
-
MC = 3.9%
2.0
Gray silty SAND, medium dense to dense, damp
_
MC = 3.3%
becomes dense to very dense, moderately cemented
Fines = 22.7%
-infiltration test
SM
5
MC = 6.0%
Fines = 36.5%
[USDA Classification: gravelly sandy LOAM]
7.0 [USDA Classification: slightly gravelly fine sandy LOAM]
Test pit terminated at 7.0 feet below existing grade. No groundwater encountered during
excavation. No caving observed
Earth Solutions NW, LLC
15365 N.E. 90th Street, Suite 100
MWRedmond, Washington 98052
Telephone: 425-449-4704
Fax: 425-449-4711
PROJECT NUMBER ES-8203
U.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
x
w
60
m
55
w 50
z
LL
45
z
w
rr 40
w
a
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
PROJECT NAME 22214 - 98th Avenue W.
U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS I HYDROMETER
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GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
COBBLES
GRAVEL
SAND
SILT OR CLAY
coarse fine
coarse medium fine
Specimen
Identification
Classification
Cc
CU
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TP-01
3.50ft.
USDA: Gray Gravelly Sandy Loam. USCS: SM.
m
TP-02
2.00ft.
USDA: Gray-Brn Very Gravelly Sandy Loam. USCS: SM with Gravel.
A
TP-03
4.00ft.
USDA: Gray Gravelly Sandy Loam. USCS: SM.
*
TP-03
7.00ft.
USDA: Gray Slightly Gravelly Fine Sandy Loam. USCS: SM.
Specimen
Identification
D100
D60
D30
D10
LL
PL
PI
%Silt
%Clay
0
TP-01
3.5ft.
37.5
0.521
0.106
26.2
m
TP-02
2.Oft.
19
2.684
0.157
23.0
A
TP-03
4.Oft.
19
0.592
0.145
22.7
*
TP-03
7.Oft.
19
0.219
36.5