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Geotechnical Evaluation Report
Aspen Glen Filing, Lot S9, Saddleback Rd, Garfield
County, CO
Date: June 18, 2018
Project No: 0238-CO18
1338 Grand Avenue #306
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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June 18, 2018
PROJECT NO: 0238-CO18
CLIENTS: Mr. Jake Dewolfe
Reference: Soil Testing / Lot-specific Geotechnical Evaluation, Lot S9, Saddleback Rd, Garfield
County, CO
At your request, we have completed the geotechnical evaluation for the referenced project in
accordance with the American GeoServices, LLC (AGS) Proposal. Results of our evaluation and
design recommendations are summarized below.
PROJECT INFORMATION
The site is located as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The proposed development will consist of
residential construction. We do not anticipate significant site grading for this project. We
anticipate proposed structure will be constructed with light to moderate foundation loads.
SCOPE OF WORK
Our scope of services included the geologic literature review, soil explorations, geologic hazards
evaluation, geotechnical evaluation, and the preparation of this report. Evaluation of any kind of
existing structures on and adjacent to the site was beyond our scope of services.
In June 2018, we performed one soil exploration (B1) at approximate location shown in Figure 2
and collected soil/rock samples. Our soil exploration included logging of soils from soil boring.
Our explorations extended to a maximum depth of 14.5 feet below existing ground surface (BGS).
All soil/rock samples were identified in the field and were placed in sealed containers and
transported to the laboratory for further testing and classification. Logs of all soil explorations
showing details of subsurface soil conditions encountered at the site are included in an appendix.
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The Legend and Notes necessary to interpret our Exploration Logs are also included in an
appendix.
Data obtained from site observations, subsurface exploration, laboratory evaluation, and previous
experience in the area was used to perform engineering analyses. Results of engineering
analyses were then used to reach conclusions and recommendations presented in this report.
SURFACE CONDITIONS
The site is an irregularly-shaped parcel of land bordered by roadways on the north and west sides
as shown in Figure 2. Currently the site topography is gently sloping downwards to the north and
east. At the time of our site visit, there was no visual indication of slope instability or landslides in
the site vicinity. Our review of available geology maps and geologic hazards information did not
reveal the presence of geologic hazards at or immediately adjacent to the site.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Subsurface conditions encountered in our explorations and noted in our literature research are
described in detail in the Exploration Logs provided in an Appendix and in the following
paragraphs. Soil classification and identification is based on commonly accepted methods
employed in the practice of geotechnical engineering. In some cases, the stratigraphic
boundaries shown on Exploration Logs represent transitions between soil types rather than
distinct lithological boundaries. It should be recognized that subsurface conditions often vary both
with depth and laterally between individual exploration locations. The following is a summary of
the subsurface conditions encountered at the site.
Surface Conditions: Approximately 6 inches mixtures of topsoil, loam, sand, and root mass is
present at the surface.
Silty Sand to Sand with Gravel/Cobble (Alluvium): Site is primarily underlain by low-plasticity
mixtures of sand, silt, clay, gravel, pebble, and some rock/cobble pieces (SM/GM) extending to
a maximum depth of about 2 feet. These soils have a relative density of medium dense near
the surface to mostly dense.
Clayey Silt to Silty Clay (Colluvium): These soils appeared to have been derived from
complete weathering and erosion of local calcareous sandstone and/or calcareous shale of the
Eagle Valley Formation. Colluvium is know to extend to at least 7.5 feet in the site vicinity
area where it is underlain by the local calcareous bedrock (Figure 3) which extends to several
tens of feet. Refusal to angering was encountered at a depth of about 7.5 feet in offsets taken
at the site for boreholes.
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Groundwater: Groundwater was not encountered at the completion of our soil explorations. This
observation may not be indicative of other times or at locations other than the site. Some
variations in the groundwater level may be experienced in the future. The magnitude of the
variation will largely depend upon the duration and intensity of precipitation, temperature and the
surface and subsurface drainage characteristics of the surrounding area.
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS EVALUATION
Evaporite Sinkholes: Site is located in general vicinity of the Eagle Valley Evaporite. The
evaporite between Carbondale and about 3 miles south of Glenwood Springs is part of the
Roaring Fork diaper which meets with the Grand Hogback monocline. This marks the western
limit of the Carbondale evaporite collapse center. The Carbondale evaporite collapse center is
the western collapse center among the two in the western Colorado evaporite region. Up to a
possible 4,000 feet of regional ground subsidence may have occurred during the past 10 million
years resulting from dissolution and evaporite flowage from beneath the region. Data cannot
show whether the regional subsidence and evaporite deformation along the Roaring Fork diaper
are still an active geomorphic process or if the evaporite deformations have stopped. If the
evaporite deformation is still active, current deformations are most probably occurring at rates
similar to long-term rates of the past, between 1.0 and 2.0 inches per 100 years. Due to the slow
or unmoving nature of the deformations, AGS does not consider them a risk to future
developments at the project site.
At the time of four site visit, we did not notice any visual evidence of sinkholes at the site or
adjacent to site boundaries. The closest possible general sinkhole areas near the site may be an
existing pond which is located at least 100-150 feet away from the site, and do not pose a concern
at this time. Evaporite sinkholes in western Colorado are typically 10ft to 50ft diameter, circular
depressions at the ground surface that result from upward caving of a soil rubble pipe to the
ground surface. The soil rubble pipe is formed by subsurface erosion (piping) of near surface soils
into subsurface voids. Sinkhole development or reactivation in the area is still an active
geomorphic process.
Expansive Soils and Bedrock: The site is not underlain by highly expansive clayey soils
or expansive clayey sedimentary bedrock materials. The site location is not near known swell
hazard zones that pose a significant geotechnical concern. However, local pockets of
expansive clayey materials can occur through the site and may cause heave in the flatwork
around the site. This is typical of many areas in Colorado. Therefore, an open hole inspection
by AGS (footing subgrade inspection) is highly recommended.
Flooding: Our review of available flood hazards map and literature did not indicate that the site
is susceptible to flooding due to river, and perennial and intermittent tributaries across the project
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area. Notwithstanding, a detailed flood hazard evaluation was beyond our scope of services. We
recommend hiring an experienced hydrologist to evaluate the flood hazards for the site, if
necessary.
Debris Flow: Site is not located within alluvial fans or flood channels. Debris flow hazard at the
site is minimal under normal site, topographic, geologic, and weather conditions.
Rockfall: Site is not located within rockfall hazard zone. Rockfall hazard at the site is minimal
under normal site, topographic, geologic, and weather conditions.
Landslides: Our review of available geologic maps and landslide hazard maps did not indicate
that landslides had occurred at the site or immediately adjacent to the site (Figure 4). Landslide
deposits are not located within 500 feet of the site boundaries. During our site reconnaissance,
we did not notice scarps, crevices, depressions, tension cracks in the ground surface, irregular
slope toes, exposed surfaces of ruptures without vegetation, presence of distinct, fast-growing
vegetation, undrained depressions, etc., that are generally indicative of local active and/or inactive
landslides or slope instability. During our reconnaissance, there was no visual evidence of active
global slope instability or active global landslides that would adversely impact site stability in the
immediate site vicinity.
Earthquakes: Based on site geology, topography, and our preliminary evaluation, in our opinion,
the site is generally not considered to be located within highly active seismic area. Therefore,
anticipated ground motions in the region due to seismic activity are relatively low and do not pose
a significant hazard. Ground accelerations in excess of 0.1g to -0.2g are not anticipated to occur
at the site.
Based on the results of our subsurface explorations and review of available literature (2009
International Building Code), in our opinion, a site classification “C” may be used for this project.
However, this site classification may be revised by performing a site-specific shear wave velocity
study.
Subsurface soil conditions at the site are not susceptible to liquefaction. Seismically induced slope
instability may occur on a global scale impacting not just the site but also the surrounding area,
however, such an evaluation was beyond our scope of services. A detailed seismic hazards
evaluation of the site was beyond our scope of services.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the results of our geotechnical evaluation, in our opinion, the site is suitable for the
proposed construction provided following recommendations are strictly followed. It should be
noted that our conclusions and recommendations are intended as design guidance. They are
based on our interpretation of the geotechnical data obtained during our evaluation and following
assumptions:
•Proposed/Final site grades will not differ significantly from the current site grades;
•Proposed foundations will be constructed on level ground; and
•Structural loads will be static in nature.
Construction recommendations are provided to highlight aspects of construction that could affect
the design of the project. Entities requiring information on various aspects of construction must
make their own interpretation of the subsurface conditions to determine construction methods,
cost, equipment, and work schedule.
SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
We recommend that the proposed structure be supported on shallow spread footings designed
and constructed in accordance with following criteria:
•Over-excavate any boulders or large cobbles or expansive clay pockets within the
foundation areas, then surficial compact the excavated surface, and then backfill (if
necessary) with granular free-draining structural fill (or onsite sandy soils) compacted to at
least 95% of ASTM D698 maximum dry density in order to achieve a “uniform (non-rocky)
subgrade” and to facilitate the placement of foundation drain. Over-excavation can be
minimized or eliminated based on the results of open-hole inspection or foundation
subgrade inspection performed by AGS. Onsite materials may be used as structural fill
provided they are approved by AGS.
•Foundations bearing upon properly prepared and approved subgrade should be designed for
a maximum allowable bearing pressure of 2,500 pounds per square foot (psf).
•Estimated final structural loads will dictate the final form and size of foundations to be
constructed. However, as a minimum, we recommend bearing walls be supported by
continuous footings of at least 18 inches in width. Isolated columns should be supported on
pads with minimum dimensions of 24 inches square.
•Exterior footings and footings in unheated areas should extend below design/preferred frost
depth of 36 inches.
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• Continuous foundation walls should be reinforced in the top and bottom to span an
unsupported length of at least 8 feet to further aid in resisting differential movement. As a
minimum, additional reinforcement as shown in Figure 5 should be placed.
• Foundation/stem walls should be adequately designed as retaining walls and adequate
drainage measures should be implemented as shown in Figure 4.
We estimate total settlement for foundations designed and constructed as discussed in this
section will be one inch or less, with differential settlements on the order of one-half to three-
fourths of the total settlement.
STRUCTURAL FLOOR & CRAWL SPACE
We understand a structural/framed floor with crawl space may be used for this project. The grade
beams (if used) and floor system should be physically isolated from the underlying soil materials
with crawl-space type construction. The void or crawl space of minimum of 6 inches or whatever
minimum current Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirement is.
For crawl-space construction, various items should be considered in the design and construction
that are beyond the scope of geotechnical scope of work for this project and require specialized
expertise. Some of these include design considerations associated with clearance, ventilation,
insulation, standard construction practice, and local building codes. If not properly drained and
constructed, there is the potential for moisture to develop in crawl-spaces through transpiration of
the moisture/groundwater within native soils underlying the structure, water intrusion from
snowmelt and precipitation, and surface runoff or infiltration of water through irrigation of lawns
and landscaping. In crawl space, excessive moisture or sustained elevated humidity can increase
the potential for mold to develop on organic building materials. A qualified professional engineer
in building systems should address moisture and humidity issues.
CRAWL SPACE PERIMETER/UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM
In order for the crawl space to remain free of moisture, it is important that drainage
recommendations are properly implemented, and adequate inspections are performed prior to the
placement of concrete.
• As a minimum, subgrade beneath a structural floor system should be graded so that water
does not pond. Perimeter drains and under-slab drains should be installed in conjunction with
a sump pump system to eliminate the potential for ponding and any subsequent damage to
foundation and slab elements. The lot-specific perimeter dewatering and underdrain systems
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should be properly designed and connected to the area underdrain system or a sump-pump
system for suitable discharge from the lot.
• Drainage recommendations illustrated in Figure 6 should be implemented. The subsurface
drainage system should consist typically of 4-inch minimum diameter perforated rigid PVC or
flexible pipe (rigid preferred due to depth of placement) surrounded by at least one pipe
diameter of free draining gravel. The pipe should be wrapped in a geosynthetic to prevent fine
soils from clogging the system in the future. The pipe should drain by gravity to a suitable all-
weather outlet or a sump-pit. Surface cleanouts of the perimeter drain should be installed at
minimum serviceability distances around the structure. A properly constructed drain system
can result in a reduction of moisture infiltration of the subsurface soils. Drains which are
improperly installed can introduce settlement or heave of the subsurface soils and could result
in improper surface grading only compounding the potential issues.
• The underdrain system should consist of adequate lateral drains and a main drain, regular
clean out and inspection locations, and proper connections to the sump-pump system for
discharge into suitable receptacles located away from the site.
• The entire design and construction team should evaluate, within their respective field of
expertise, the current and potential sources of water throughout the life of the structure and
provide any design/construction criteria to alleviate the potential for moisture changes. If
recommended drain systems are used, the actual design/layout, outlets, locations, and
construction means and methods should be observed by a representative of AGS.
SLAB-ON-GRADE AND PERIMETER/UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM
Groundwater is not expected to be at depths below the proposed foundation levels if excavation
is performed during dry seasons. In order to assure proper slab-on-grade construction (if used),
following recommendations should be strictly followed:
• A perimeter dewatering system should be installed to reduce the potential for groundwater
entering slab-on-grade areas. The lot-specific perimeter dewatering should be properly
designed and connected to the area underdrain system or a sump-pump system for suitable
discharge from the lot.
• As a minimum, drainage recommendations illustrated in Figure 4 should be implemented. The
subsurface drainage system should consist typically of 4-inch minimum diameter perforated
rigid PVC or flexible pipe (rigid preferred due to depth of placement) surrounded by at least
one pipe diameter of free draining gravel. The pipe should be wrapped in a geosynthetic to
prevent fine soils from clogging the system in the future. The pipe should drain by gravity to
a suitable all-weather outlet or a sump-pit. Surface cleanouts of the perimeter drain should
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be installed at minimum serviceability distances around the structure. A properly constructed
drain system can result in a reduction of moisture infiltration of the subsurface soils. Drains
which are improperly installed can introduce settlement or heave of the subsurface soils and
could result in improper surface grading only compounding the potential issues.
• The entire design and construction team should evaluate, within their respective field of
expertise, the current and potential sources of water throughout the life of the structure and
provide any design/construction criteria to alleviate the potential for moisture changes. If
recommended drain systems are used, the actual design/layout, outlets, locations, and
construction means and methods should be observed by a representative of AGS.
The “Slab Performance Risk” associated with native soils is “Low”. Therefore, the slab can be
constructed as a slab-on-grade provided the owner is aware that there is still potential risk of
some slab movement. Proper wetting of the subgrade to obtain soil moisture content in the range
of 20-22% and/or moisture-conditioning and recompaction of onsite materials for upper 2 feet
should reduce the risk of movement. If the owner is not willing to assume any risk, then a
structural floor slab system option should be considered.
The actual slab movements that will occur on a particular project site are very difficult, if not
impossible, to predict accurately because these movements depend on loads, evapo-
transpiration cycles, surface and subsurface drainage, consolidation characteristics, swell index,
swell pressures and soil suction values. The actual time of year during which the slab-on-grade
is constructed has been found to have a large influence on future slab-on-grade movements.
Slab heaves or settlements are normally defined in terms of "total" and "differential" movement.
"Total" movement refers to the maximum amount of heave or settlement that the slab may
experience as a whole. "Differential" movement refers to unequal heave or settlement that
different points of the same slab may experience, sometimes over relatively short horizontal
distances. Differential movements are arbitrarily determined to be one-half of the total movement
in soils exhibiting Low Slab Performance Risk. Greater differential movements can occur in areas
where expansive soils have been encountered and where the natural soils abruptly transition to
fill material.
For design of floor slabs, a modulus of subgrade reaction of 200 pounds per cubic inch (pci) may
be used. Based on the results of our analyses, we believe that interior floor slabs designed as
recommended above and constructed as recommended in following paragraphs could result in
“total” movement of approximately up to 1-inch with “differential” movement on the order of half
the total movement.
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We recommend that the construction measures outlined in the following paragraphs be followed
to reduce potential damage to floor slabs, should excessive wetting of the subsurface soils occur:
• Design and construct the floor slab to move independently of bearing members (floating slab
construction). Provide slip joints around exterior walls and interior columns to allow free
vertical movement of the slabs (Figure 5).
• Frequent control joints should be provided at about 10 feet spacing in the floor slab to reduce
problems with shrinkage and cracking according to ACI specifications. Control joint spacing
is a function of slab thickness, aggregate size, slump and curing conditions. The requirements
for concrete slab thickness, joint spacing, and reinforcement should be established by the
designer, based on experience, recognized design guidelines and the intended slab use.
Placement and curing conditions will have a strong impact on the final concrete slab integrity.
Floor slabs should be adequately reinforced with welded wire mesh and steel rebar. Structural
engineer should include steel rebar in addition to welded wire mesh in order to reduce the risk
of differential movement due to bending over 8 feet of unsupported length.
• The need for a vapor barrier will depend on the sensitivity of floor coverings to moisture. If
moisture sensitive floor coverings are proposed for portions of the proposed structure, a
capillary break material, typically consisting of a “clean” gravel, should be considered. We can
provide additional recommendations if this is the case.
• Provided gravel is desired below the slab, a layer of 4 to 6 inches can be used. Plumbing
passing through slabs should be isolated from the slabs and provided with flexible connections
to allow for movement. Under slab plumbing should be avoided if possible and should be
brought above the slab as soon as possible.
• If slab-bearing partitions are used, they should be designed and constructed to allow for
movement. A minimum of 2 inches of void space (as illustrated in Figure 3) should be
maintained below or above partitions. If the void is provided at the top of partitions, the
connections between the interior, slab-supported partitions and exterior foundation supported
walls should allow for differential movement.
• Where mechanical equipment and HVAC equipment are supported on slabs, we recommend
provision of a flexible connection between the furnace and ductwork with a minimum of 2
inches of vertical movement.
RETAINING WALL
Retaining walls for at-rest conditions can be designed to resist an equivalent fluid density of 55
pcf for on-site fill materials if needed only imported granular backfill meeting CDOT Class 1
structural backfill should be used. Retaining walls for unrestrained conditions (free lateral
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movement) can be designed to resist an equivalent fluid density of 35 pcf for on-site fill materials
and 35 pcf for imported granular backfill or CDOT Class 1 structural backfill. For passive
resistance of unrestrained walls, we recommend passive resistance of 300 psf per foot of wall
height. A coefficient of friction value of 0.35 may be used for contact between the prepared soil
surface and concrete base.
The above recommended values do not include a factor of safety or allowances for surcharge
loads such as adjacent foundations, sloping backfill, vehicle traffic, or hydrostatic pressure. We
should be contacted to provide additional recommendations for any specific site retaining
conditions.
Retaining wall backfill should be placed in strict accordance with our earthwork recommendations
given below and as illustrated in Figure 4. Backfill should not be over-compacted in order to
minimize excessive lateral pressures on the walls. As a precautionary measure, a drainage
collection system (drains or geosynthetic drains) should be included in the wall design in order to
minimize hydrostatic pressures. A prefabricated drainage composite or drain board such as the
MiraDrain 2000 or an engineer-approved equivalent may be installed along the backfilled side of
the basement foundation wall.
EARTHWORK CONSTRUCTION
Site grading should be carefully planned so that positive drainage away from all structures is
achieved. Following earthwork recommendations should be followed for all aspects of the project.
Fill material should be placed in uniform horizontal layers (lifts) not exceeding 8 inches before
compacting to the required density and before successive layers are placed. If the contractor's
equipment is not capable of properly moisture conditioning and compacting 8-inch lifts, then the
lift thickness shall be reduced until satisfactory results are achieved.
Clays or weathered sandstone/claystone bedrock (if encountered) should not be re-used onsite
except in landscaped areas. Import soils should be approved by AGS prior to placement. Fill
placement observations and fill compaction tests should be performed by AGS Engineering in
order to minimize the potential for future problems. Fill material should not be placed on frozen
ground. Vegetation, roots, topsoil, the existing fill materials, and other deleterious material to
depth of approximately 6 inches should be removed before new fill material is placed.
On-site fill to be placed should be moisture treated to within 2 percent of optimum moisture content
(OMC) for sand fill and from OMC to 3-4 percent above OMC for clay and weathered bedrock.
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Fill to be placed in wall backfill areas and driveway areas and all other structural areas should be
compacted to 95% of Standard Proctor (ASTM D 698) dry density or greater. Compaction in
landscape areas should be 85% or greater.
Imported structural fill should consist of sand or gravel material with a maximum particle size of 3
inches or less. In addition, this material shall have a liquid limit less than 30 and a plasticity index
of 15 or less. Structural fill should also have a percent fine between 15 to 30 percent passing the
No. 200 sieve. Structural fill should be moisture conditioned to within 2 percent of OMC and
compacted to at least 95 percent of Standard Proctor (ASTM D698) dry density.
In our opinion, the materials encountered at this site may be excavated with conventional
mechanical excavating equipment. For deeper excavations, heavier equipment with toothed
bucket may be required. Although our soil explorations did not reveal “buried” foundation elements
or other structures or debris within the building footprint, these materials may be encountered
during excavation activities. Debris materials such as brick, wood, concrete, and abandoned
utility lines, if encountered, should be removed from structural areas when encountered in
excavations and either wasted from the site or placed in landscaped areas.
Temporary excavations should comply with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local
safety regulations. In our opinion, OSHA Type B soils should be encountered at this site during
excavation. OSHA recommends maximum allowable unbraced temporary excavation slopes of
1.25:1(H:V) for Type B soils for excavations up to 10 feet deep. Permanent cut and fill slopes are
anticipated to be stable at slope ratios as steep as 2H:1V (horizontal to vertical) under dry
conditions. New slopes should be revegetated as soon as possible after completion to minimize
erosion.
We recommend a minimum of 12 feet of clearance between the top of excavation slopes and soil
stockpiles or heavy equipment or adjacent structures. This setback recommendation may be
revised by AGS once the project plans are available for review. If braced excavations or shoring
systems are to be used or needed, they should be reviewed and designed by AGS. It should be
noted that near-surface soils encountered at the site will be susceptible to some sloughing and
excavations should be periodically monitored by AGS’s representative.
The proposed excavation should not adversely impact any existing structures. Proper shoring
and/or underpinning should be used to maintain the stability of existing structure as well as the
excavated faces of the new construction area.
It should be noted that the above excavation recommendations are commonly provided by local
consultants. The evaluation of site safety during construction, stability of excavated slopes and
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cuts, and overall stability of the adjacent areas during and after construction is beyond our scope
of services. At your request, we can provide these services at an additional cost.
During construction in wet or cold weather, grade the site such that surface water can drain readily
away from the building areas. Promptly pump out or otherwise remove any water that may
accumulate in excavations or on subgrade surfaces, and allow these areas to dry before resuming
construction. Berms, ditches and similar means may be used to prevent storm water from
entering the work area and to convey any water off-site efficiently.
If earthwork is performed during the winter months when freezing is a factor, no grading fill,
structural fill or other fill should be placed on frosted or frozen ground, nor should frozen material
be placed as fill. Frozen ground should be allowed to thaw or be completely removed prior to
placement of fill. A good practice is to cover the compacted fill with a “blanket” of loose fill to help
prevent the compacted fill from freezing overnight. The “blanket” of loose fill should be removed
the next morning prior to resuming fill placement.
During cold weather, foundations, concrete slabs-on-grade, or other concrete elements should
not be constructed on frozen soil. Frozen soil should be completely removed from beneath the
concrete elements, or thawed, scarified and re-compacted. The amount of time passing between
excavation or subgrade preparation and placing concrete should be minimized during freezing
conditions to prevent the prepared soils from freezing. Blankets, soil cover or heating as required
may be utilized to prevent the subgrade from freezing.
GENERAL DRAINAGE
Proper drainage is critical for achieving long-term stability and overall success. In general, where
interior floor elevations are situated at an elevation below proposed exterior grades, we
recommend installation of a perimeter drains around the exterior grade beam and foundations as
illustrated in Figure 6. In addition, drain laterals that span the crawl space are recommended to
prevent ponding of water within the crawlspace (if used). If necessary, AGS can provide further
recommendations for the exterior drain system and a typical drain detail.
Groundwater was not encountered at the time of our explorations. However, based on the
weather and surface water run-off conditions in the site vicinity area during construction, site may
require pumping and other dewatering methods during construction.
Proper surface drainage should be maintained at this site during and after completion of
construction operations. The ground surface adjacent to buildings should be sloped to promote
rapid run-off of surface water. We recommend a minimum slope of six inches in the first five
horizontal feet for landscaped or graveled areas. These slopes should be maintained during the
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service life of buildings. If necessary, adequate interceptor drains should be installed on uphill
sides to intercept any surface water run-off towards the site.
Landscaping should be limited around building areas to either xeri-scaping, landscaping gravel,
or plants with low moisture requirements. No trees should be planted or present within 15 feet of
the foundations. Irrigation should be minimal and limited to maintain plants. Roof downspouts
should discharge on splash-blocks or other impervious surfaces and directed away from the
building. Ponding of water should not be allowed immediately adjacent to the building.
It is important to follow these recommendations to minimize wetting or drying of the foundation
elements throughout the life of the facility. Construction means and methods should also be
utilized which minimize improper increases/decreases in the moisture contents of the soils during
construction.
Again, positive drainage away from the new structures is essential to the successful performance
of foundations and flatwork, and should be provided during the life of the structure. Paved areas
and landscape areas within 10 feet of structures should slope at a minimum grade of 10H:1V
away from foundations. Downspouts from all roof drains, if any, should cross all backfilled areas
such that they discharge all water away from the backfill zones and structures. Drainage should
be created such that water is diverted away from building sites and away from backfill areas of
adjacent buildings.
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Concrete sidewalks and any other exterior concrete flatwork around the proposed structure may
experience some differential movement and cracking. While it is not likely that the exterior
flatworks can be economically protected from distress, we recommend following techniques to
reduce the potential long-term movement:
• Scarify and re-compact at least 12 inches of subgrade material located immediately beneath
structures.
• Avoid landscape irrigation and moisture holding plants adjacent to structures. No trees should
be planted or present within 15 feet of the foundations.
• Thicken or structurally reinforce the structures.
We recommend Type I-II cement for all concrete in contact with the soil on this site. Calcium
chloride should not be added. Concrete should not be placed on frost or frozen soil. Concrete
must be protected from low temperatures and properly cured.
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LIMITATIONS
Recommendations contained in this report are based on our field observations and subsurface
explorations, limited laboratory evaluation, and our present knowledge of the proposed
construction. It is possible that soil conditions could vary between or beyond the points explored.
If soil conditions are encountered during construction that differ from those described herein, we
should be notified so that we can review and make any supplemental recommendations
necessary. If the scope of the proposed construction, including the proposed loads or structural
locations, changes from that described in this report, our recommendations should also be
reviewed and revised by AGS.
Our Scope of Work for this project did not include research, testing, or assessment relative to past
or present contamination of the site by any source. If such contamination were present, it is very
likely that the exploration and testing conducted for this report would not reveal its existence. If
the Owner is concerned about the potential for such contamination, additional studies should be
undertaken. We are available to discuss the scope of such studies with you. No tests were
performed to detect the existence of mold or other environmental hazards as it was beyond Scope
of Work.
Local regulations regarding land or facility use, on and off-site conditions, or other factors may
change over time, and additional work may be required with the passage of time. Based on the
intended use of the report within one year from the date of report preparation, AGS may
recommend additional work and report updates. Non-compliance with any of these requirements
by the client or anyone else will release AGS from any liability resulting from the use of this report
by any unauthorized party. Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AGS from any
claim or liability associated with such unauthorized use or non-compliance.
In this report, we have presented judgments based partly on our understanding of the proposed
construction and partly on the data we have obtained. This report meets professional standards
expected for reports of this type in this area. Our company is not responsible for the conclusions,
opinions or recommendations made by others based on the data we have presented. Refer to
American Society of Foundation Engineers (ASFE) general conditions included in an appendix.
This report has been prepared exclusively for the client, its’ engineers and subcontractors for the
purpose of design and construction of the proposed structure. No other engineer, consultant, or
contractor shall be entitled to rely on information, conclusions or recommendations presented in
this document without the prior written approval of AGS.
Project No: 0238-CO18
June 18, 2018
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We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If we can provide additional
assistance or observation and testing services during design and construction phases, please call
us at 1 888 276 4027.
Sincerely,
Sam Adettiwar, MS, PE, GE, P.Eng, M.ASCE
Senior Engineer
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FIGURES
APPENDIX
SAND to SILTY SAND with GRAVEL/
COBBLES, medium to fine grain,
brown,dry to damp, medium dense to
dense,
(ALLUVIUM)
End of Borehole.
Groundwater was not encountered
during or at the completion of drilling.
At completion, borehole was backfilled
with soil cuttings.
2.5
5.0
7.5
10
7-10-16
19-20-34
80
80
SM/
GM
CL/
ML
Saddleback Rd, Lot S9, Garfield County, CO
B1
Project Number 0238-CO18
Geologist/Engineer SMA
Date Drilled 06-17-2018
Borehole Diameter 4 OD Inches
Drill Rig: CME55 Solid Stem Auger, 4" Diameter
Ground Elevation
Moisture (%)See Figures
Total Depth of Borehole 8 Feet
Depth to Water Not Encountered
Page 1Graphic LogDescription / Lithology
Depth (feet)SampleCompletionDD (pcf)Recovery (%)Swell (%)SPT Blow CountLL (%), PL (%)25-28-54 50
SANDY CLAY to SILTY CLAY to
CLAYEY SANDY SILT, fine to
coarse grain, brown, some gravel or
weathered rock pieces, very stiff to
hard, damp to moist, low plasticity
(COLLUVIUM)
Residuum /Completely weathered Sandstone/
Shale (Possibly Eagle Valley Formation)
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND SYMBOL CHART
COARSE-GRAINED SOILS (more than 50% of material is larger than No. 200 sieve size.)
GRAVELS More than 50% of coarse fraction larger than No. 4 sieve size
SANDS 50% or more of coarse fraction smaller than No. 4 sieve size
Clean Gravels (Less than 5% fines)
GW
GP
Well-graded gravels, gravel-sand mixtures, little or no fines
Poorly-graded gravels, gravel-sand mixtures, little or no fines
Gravels with fines (More than 12% fines)
GM
GC
Silty gravels, gravel-sand-silt mixtures
Clayey gravels, gravel-sand-clay mixtures
Clean Sands (Less than 5% fines)
SW
SP
Well-graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines
Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines
Sands with fines More than 12% fines
SM Silty sands, sand-silt mixtures
SC Clayey sands, sand-clay mixtures
FINE-GRAINED SOILS (50% or more of material is smaller than No. 200 sieve size.)
SILTS
AND
CLAYS Liquid limit less than 50%
SILTS
AND
CLAYS Liquid limit 50% or greater
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
ML
CL
OL
MH
CH
OH
PT
Inorganic silts and very fine sands, rock flour, silty of clayey fine sands or clayey silts with slight plasticity
Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity, gravelly clays, sandy clays, silty clays, lean clays
Organic silts and organic silty clays of low plasticity
Inorganic silts, micaceous or diatomaceous fine sandy or silty soils, elastic silts
Inorganic clays of high plasticity, fat clays
Organic clays of medium to high plasticity, organic silts
Peat and other highly organic soils
GW
GP
GM
GC
SW
SP
SM
SC
LABORATORY CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA
cu D 50 D 30 = --greater than 4; Cc = between 1 and 3 D 10 010 x D50
Not meeting all gradation requirements for GW
Atterberg limits below "A" Above "A" line with P.I. between line or P.I. less than 4 4 and 7 are borderline cases Atterberg limits above "A" requiring use of dual symbols line with P. I. greater than 7
cu D 50 D 30 = --greater than 4; Cc = between 1 and 3
D 10 01o xD60
Not meeting all gradation requirements for GW
Atterberg limits below "A" Limits plotting in shaded zone line or P.I. less than 4 with P.I. between 4 and 7 are
Atterberg limits above "A" borderline cases requiring use line with P. I. greater than 7 of dual symbols.
Determine percentages of sand and gravel from grain-size curve. Depending on percentage of fines (fraction smaller than No. 200 sieve size), coarse-grained soils are classified as follows: Less than 5 percent .................................... GW, GP, SW, SP More than 12 percent .................................. GM, GC, SM, SC 5 to 12 percent ................... Borderline cases requiring dual symbols
PLASTICITY CHART
60 ,,/ � � 50
� CH / /
>< 40 V" ALINE: Vp1 = on(LL-20) � 30 >-CL ,,/ MHlOH 20 / j:: / 10 ...J CL+ML ./ ML&OL II.. 0 0 I 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY & SOIL CLASSIFICATION
LABORATORY/FIELD TESTING DEFINITIONS FOR
EXPLORATION LOGS
DD = DRY DENSITY (PCF)
WD = WET DENSITY (PCF)
MC = MOISTURE CONTENT (%)
PL = PLASTIC LIMIT (%)
LL = LIQUID LIMIT (%)
PI = PLASTICITY INDEX
OC = ORGANIC CONTENT (%)
S = SATURATION PERCENT (%)
SG = SPECIFIC GRAVITY
C = COHESION
Ф = ANGLE OF INTERNAL FRICTION
QU = UNCONFINED COMPRESSION
STRENGTH
#200 = PERCENT PASSING THE #200 SIEVE
CBR = CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO
VS = VANE SHEAR
PP = POCKET PENETROMETER
DP = DRIVE PROBE
SPT = STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
BPF = BLOWS PER FOOT (N VALUE)
SH = SHELBY TUBE SAMPLE
GW = GROUND WATER
RQD = ROCK QUALITY DESIDNATION
TP = TEST PIT
B = BORING
HA = HAND AUGER
GROUNDWATER LEVEL/SEEPAGE
ENCOUNTERED DURING EXPLORATION
STATIC GROUNDWATER LEVEL WITH
DATE MEASURED
CONSISTENCY OF COHESIVE SOILS
CONSISTENCY STP (BPF) PP (TSF)
VERY SOFT 0-1 LESS THAN 0.25
SOFT 2 - 4 0.25 - 0.5
MEDIUM STIFF 5 - 8 0.5 - 1.0
STIFF 9 - 15 1.0 - 2.0
VERY STIFF 16 - 30 2.0 - 4.0
HARD 30+ OVER 4.0
RELATIVE DENSITY OF COHESIONLESS SOILS
DENSITY SPT (BPF)
VERY LOOSE 0 – 4
LOOSE 5 – 10
MEDIUM DENSE 11 – 30
DENSE 31 – 50
VERY DENSE 50+
PARTICLE SIZE IDENTIFICATION
NAME DIAMETER
(INCHES)
SIEVE NO.
ROCK BLOCK >120
BOULDER 12-120
COBBLE 3-12
GRAVEL
COURSE 3/4 - 3
FINE 1/4 – 3/4 NO. 4
SAND
COARSE 4.75 MM NO. 10
MEDIUM 2.0MM NO. 40
FINE .425 MM NO. 200
SILT .075 MM
CLAY <0.005 MM
GRAIN SIZE
FINE
GRAINED
<0.04 INCH FEW GRAINS ARE
DISTINGUISHABLE IN THE
FIELD OR WITH HAND LENS.
MEDIUM
GRAINED
0.04-0.2 INCH GRAINS ARE
DISTINGUISHABLE WITH THE
AID OF A HAND LENS.
COARSE
GRAINED
0.04-0.2 INCH MOST GRAINS ARE
DISTINGUISHABLE WITH THE
NAKED EYE.
SPT EXPLORATIONS:
STANDARD PENETRATION TESTING IS
PERFORMED BY DRIVING A 2 – INCH O.D. SPLIT-
SPOON INTO THE UNDISTURBED FORMATION AT
THE BOTTOM OF THE BORING WITH REPEATED
BLOWS OF A 140 – POUND PIN GUIDED HAMMER
FALLING 30 INCHES. NUMBER OF BLOWS (N
VALUE) REQUIRED TO DRIVE THE SAMPLER A
GIVEN DISTANCE WAS CONSIDERED A MEASURE
OF SOIL CONSISTENCY.
SH SAMPLING:
SHELBY TUBE SAMPLING IS PERFORMED WITH A
THIN WALLED SAMPLER PUSHED INTO THE
UNDISTURBED SOIL TO SAMPLE 2.0 FEET OF
SOIL.
AIR TRACK EXPLORATION:
TESTING IS PERFORMED BY MEASURING RATE
OF ADVANCEMENT AND SAMPLES ARE
RETRIEVED FROM CUTTINGS.
HAND AUGUR EXPLORATION:
TESTING IS PREFORMED USING A 3.25”
DIAMETER AUGUR TO ADVANCE INTO THE EARTH
AND RETRIEVE SAMPLES.
DRIVE PROBE EXPLORATIONS:
THIS “RELATIVE DENSITY” EXPLORATION DEVICE
IS USED TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION AND
ESTIMATE STRENGTH OF THE SUBSURFACE SOIL
AND DECOMPRESSED ROCK UNITS. THE
RESISTANCE TO PENETRATION IS MEASURED IN
BLOWS-PER-1/2 FOOT OF AN 11-POUND HAMMER
WHICH FREE FALLS ROUGHLY 3.5 FEET DRIVING
THE 0.5 INCH DIAMETER PIPE INTO THE GROUND.
FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THIS
GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION METHOD, THE
SLOPE STABILITY REFERENCE GUIDE FOR
NATIONAL FORESTS IN THE UNITED STATES,
VOLUME I, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE, EM-7170-13, AUGUST 1994, P. 317-
321.
CPT EXPLORATION:
CONE PENETROMETER EXPLORATIONS CONSIST
OF PUSHING A PROBE CONE INTO THE EARTH
USING THE REACTION OF A 20-TON TRUCK. THE
CONE RESISTANCE (QC) AND SLEEVE FRICTION
(FS) ARE MEASURED AS THE PROBE WAS
PUSHED INTO THE EARTH. THE VALUES OF QC
AND FS (IN TSF) ARE NOTED AS THE LOCALIZED
INDEX OF SOIL STRENGTH.
ANGULARITY OF GRAVEL & COBBLES
ANGULAR COARSE PARTICLES HAVE SHARP
EDGES AND RELATIVELY PLANE SIDES
WITH UNPOLISHED SURFACES.
SUBANGULAR COARSE GRAINED PARTICLES ARE
SIMILAR TO ANGULAR BUT HAVE
ROUNDED EDGES.
SUBROUNDED COARSE GRAINED PARTICLES HAVE
NEARLY PLANE SIDES BUT HAVE WELL
ROUNDED CORNERS AND EDGES.
ROUNDED COARSE GRAINED PARTICLES HAVE
SMOOTHLY CURVED SIDES AND NO
EDGES.
SOIL MOISTURE MODIFIER
DRY ABSENCE OF MOISTURE; DUSTY, DRY
TO TOUCH
MOIST DAMP BUT NO VISIBLE WATER
WET VISIBLE FREE WATER
WEATHERED STATE
FRESH NO VISIBLE SIGN OF ROCK MATERIAL
WEATHERING; PERHAPS SLIGHT
DISCOLORATION IN MAJOR
DISCONTINUITY SURFACES.
SLIGHTLY
WEATHERED
DISCOLORATION INDICATES
WEATHERING OF ROCK MATERIAL AND
DISCONTINUITY SURFACES. ALL THE
ROCK MATERIAL MAY BE DISCOLORED
BY WEATHERING AND MAY BE
SOMEWHAT WEAKER EXTERNALLY
THAN ITS FRESH CONDITION.
MODERATELY
WEATHERED
LESS THAN HALF OF THE ROCK
MATERIAL IS DECOMPOSED AND/OR
DISINTEGRATED TO SOIL. FRESH OR
DISCOLORED ROCK IS PRESENT EITHER
AS A CONTINUOUS FRAMEWORK OR AS
CORE STONES.
HIGHLY
WEATHERED
MORE THAN HALF OF THE ROCK
MATERIAL IS DECOMPOSED AND/OR
DISINTEGRATED TO SOIL. FRESH OR
DISCOLORED ROCK IS PRESENT EITHER
AS DISCONTINUOUS FRAMEWORK OR
AS CORE STONE.
COMPLETELY
WEATHERED
ALL ROCK MATERIAL IS DECOMPOSED
AND/OR DISINTEGRATED TO SOIL. THE
ORIGINAL MASS STRUCTURE IS STILL
LARGELY INTACT.
RESIDUAL SOIL ALL ROCK MATERIAL IS CONVERTED TO
SOIL. THE MASS STRUCTURE AND
MATERIAL FABRIC IS DESTROYED.
THERE IS A LARGE CHANGE IN VOLUME,
BUT THE SOIL HAS NOT BEEN
SIGNIFICANTLY TRANSPORTED.
DESCRIPTIVE TERMINOLOGY & SOIL CLASSIFICATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT
As the client of a consulting geotechnical engineer, you should know that site subsurface conditions cause more construction problems than any other factor. ASFE/the Association of Engineering Firms Practicing in the Geosciences offers the following suggestions and observations to help you manage your risks.
A GEOTECHNICAL ENG.NEERING REPORT IS BASED ON A UNIQUE SET OF PROJECT-SPECIFIC FACTORS Your geotechnical engineering report is based on a subsurface exploration plan designed to consider a unique set of project-specific factors. These factors typically include: the general nature of the structure involved, its size, and configuration; the location of the structure on the site; other improvements, such as access roads, parking lots, and underground utilities; and the additional risk created by scope-of-service limitations imposed by the client. To help avoid costly problems, ask your geotechnical engineer to evaluate how factors that change subsequent to the date of the report may affect the report's recommendations.
Unless your geotechnical engineer indicates otherwise, do not use your geotechnical engineering report:
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•when the nature of the proposed structure ischanged. for example, if an office building willbe erected instead of a parking garage, or arefrigerated warehouse will be built instead ofan unrefrigerated one;•when the size, elevation. or configuration of theproposed structure is altered;•when the location or orientation of the proposedstructure is modified;•when there is a change of ownership; or .forapplication to an adjacent site.
Geotechnical engineers cannot accept responsibility for problems that may occur if they are not consulted after factors considered in their report's development have changed.
A REPORT'S RECOMMENDATIONS CAN ONLY BE PRELIMINARY The construction recommendations included in your geotechnical engineer's report are preliminary, because they must be based on the assumption that conditions revealed through selective exploratory sampling are indicative of actual conditions throughout a site.
Because actual subsurface conditions can be discerned only during earthwork, you should retain your geo- technical engineer to observe actual conditions and to finalize recommendations. Only the geotechnical engineer who prepared the report is fully familiar with the background information needed to determine whether or not the report's recommendations are valid and whether or not the contractor is abiding by applicable recommendations. The geotechnical engineer who developed your report cannot assume responsibility or liability for the adequacy of the report's recommendations if another party is retained to observe construction.
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about the potential for hazardous materials existing at the site. The equipment, techniques, and personnel used to perform a geoenvironmental exploration differ substantially from those applied in geotechnical engineering. Contamination can create major risks. If you have no information about the potential for your site being contaminated. you are advised to speak with your geotechnical consultant for information relating to geoenvironmental issues.
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To minimize the likelihood of boring log misinterpretation, give contractors ready access to the complete geotechnical engineering report prepared or authorized for their use. (If access is provided only to the report prepared for you, you should advise contractors of the report's limitations. assuming that a contractor was not one of the specific persons for whom the report was prepared and that developing
construction cost estimates was not one of the specific purposes for which it was prepared. In other words. while a contractor may gain important knowledge from a report prepared for another party, the contractor would be well-advised to discuss the report with your geotechnical engineer and to perform the additional or alternative work that the contractor believes may be needed to obtain the data specifically appropriate for construction cost estimating purposes.) Some clients believe that it is unwise or unnecessary to give contractors access to their geo- technical engineering reports because they hold the mistaken impression that simply disclaiming responsibility for the accuracy of subsurface information always insulates them from attendant liability. Providing the best available information to contractors helps prevent costly construction problems. It also helps reduce the adversarial attitudes that can aggravate problems to disproportionate scale.
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