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MIXED-USE BUILDING
DILLON AVENUE/EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE
-SENWMCCE, CALIFORNIA
October 2015
RECEIVED
NOV 232016
CITY OF CAMPBELL
PLANNING DEPT. Prepared for
Mr. Chris Russell
Cresleigh Homes Corporation
3005 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 110
Roseville, California 95661
Project No. 3578-1
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Cresleigh Homes Corporation RE: GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
3005 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 110 MIXED-USE BUILDING
Roseville, California 95661 DILLON AVENUE/EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE
CAMPBELL,CALIFORNIA
Attention: Mr. Chris Russell:
Gentlemen:
As requested, we have performed a geotechnical investigation for the proposed mixed-use
building to be constructed southeast of the intersection of Dillon Avenue and East
Campbell Avenue in Campbell, California. The accompanying report summarizes the
results of our field exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis, and presents
geotechnical recommendations for the proposed project.
We refer you to the text of our report for specific recommendations.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this project. If you have any
questions or comments about our findings or recommendations for the project, please
call.
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
MIXED-USE BUILDING
DILLON AVENUE/EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE
CAMPBELL,CALIFORNIA 95008
PREPARED FOR:
MR. CHRIS RUSSELL
CRESLEIGH HOMES CORPORATION
3005 DOUGLAS BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95661
PREPARED BY:
ROMIG ENGINEERS, INC.
1390 EL CAMINO REAL, SECOND FLOOR
SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA 94070
OCTOBER 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter of transmittal
Title Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
Project Description 1
Scope of Work 1
Limitations 2
SITE EXPLORATION AND RECONNAISSANCE 2
Surface Conditions 3
Subsurface Conditions 3
Ground Water 4
GEOLOGIC SETTING 4
Faulting and Seismicity 4
Table 1. Earthquake Magnitudes and Historical Earthquakes 5
Earthquake Design Parameters 6
Geologic Hazards 6
CONCLUSIONS 7
FOUNDATIONS 8
Mat Foundation 8
Basement Water Proofing 9
Lateral Loads 9
Settlement 9
RETAINING WALLS 9
SLABS-ON-GRADE 11
General Slab Considerations 11
Exterior Flatwork 11
Interior Mat 11
VEHICLE PAVEMENTS 12
Table 2. Pavement Sections 13
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT 13
EARTHWORK 14
Clearing and Subgrade Preparation 14
Material For Fill 14
Compaction 14
Table 3. Compaction Recommendations 15
Temporary Slopes, Excavations and/or Shoring 15
Basement Excavation Support 16
Finished Slopes 16
Surface Drainage 16
FUTURE SERVICES 17
Plan Review 17
Construction Observation and Testing 18
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REFERENCES
FIGURE 1 - VICINITY MAP
FIGURE 2 - SITE PLAN
FIGURE 3 - VICINITY GEOLOGIC MAP
APPENDIX A-FIELD INVESTIGATION
Figure A-1 -Key to Exploratory Boring Logs
Exploratory Boring Logs EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
APPENDIX B - SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TESTS
Figure B-1 -Plasticity Chart
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
FOR
MIXED-USE BUILDING
DILLON AVENUE/EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of our geotechnical investigation for the proposed mixed-
use building to be constructed southeast of the intersection of Dillon Avenue and East
Campbell Avenue, in Campbell California. The location of the site is shown on the
Vicinity Map, Figure 1. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate subsurface
conditions at the site and to provide geotechnical recommendations for design and
construction of the proposed project.
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The project consists of constructing a ' our-sto mixed-use building at the subject site.
The building will be constructed over one evel of below-grade parking. The street level
will be for commercial/retail use and the upper three floors will be residential. We assume
that the basement elevation will be at a depth of approximately 10 to 13 feet below
existing grade. The existing buildings that occupy the property will be dei TT hed prior to
construction.
Scove of Work
Our scope of work for this investigation was presented in our agreement with Cresleigh
Homes Corporation dated August 6, 2015. In order to complete our investigation, we
performed the following work.
• Review of geologic and geotechnical literature in our files pertinent to the general
area of the site.
• Subsurface exploration consisting of drilling, sampling, and logging three exploratory
borings in the area of the proposed building.
• Laboratory testing of selected soil samples to aid in soil classification and to help
evaluate the engineering properties of the soils encountered at the site.
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• Engineering analysis and evaluation of the surface and subsurface data to develop
earthwork guidelines and foundation design criteria for the proposed building.
• Preparation of this report presenting our findings and geotechnical recommendations
for the proposed construction.
Limitations
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Cresleigh Homes Corporation for
specific application to developing geotechnical design criteria for the proposed mixed-use
building to be constructed southeast of the intersection of Dillon Avenue and East
Campbell Avenue in Campbell, California. We make no warranty, expressed or implied,
for the services performed for this project. Our services are performed in accordance
with the geotechnical engineering principles generally accepted at this time and location.
This report was prepared to provide engineering opinions and recommendations only. In
the event there are an re.han� 'the nature, design, or location oft the project, or if any
future improvements are planned, the conc usions an recommen ations presented in this
--\ report should not be considered valid unless 1) the project changes are reviewed by us,
and 2) the conclusions and recommendations presented in this report are modified or
verified in writing.
The analysis, conclusions, and recommendations presented in this report are based on site
conditions as they existed at the time of our investigation; the currently planned
improvements; review of readily available reports relevant to the site conditions; and
laboratory test results. In addition, it should be recognized that certain limitations are
inherent in the evaluation of subsurface conditions, and that certain conditions may not be
detected during an investigation of this type. Changes in the information or data gained
from any of these sources could result in changes in our conclusions or recommendations.
If such changes occur, we should be advised so that we can review our report in light of
those changes.
SITE EXPLORATION AND RECONNAISSANCE
Site reconnaissance and subsurface exploration were performed on October 13, 2015.
Subsurface exploration was performed using a Simco 2400 SK-1 truck-mounted drill
equipped with 6-inch diameter solid flight augers. Three exploratory borings were
advanced to depths ranging from 22.3 to 28 feet. The approximate locations of the
borings are presented on the Site Plan, Figure 2. The boring logs and the results of our
laboratory tests are attached in Appendices A and B, respectively.
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Surface Conditions
The overall subject property includes five individual lots and is located i mixed a
residential and commercial area along the southeast side of the intersection of Dillon
Avenue and East Campbell Avenue. Approximately one third of the site was developed
and the remaining two thirds were vacant or used as a parking lot. Along Campbell
Avenue and at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Dillon Avenue, there were a row of
e story commercial buildings, which appeared to be mostly empty. Along Dillon n n
enue, there was a single family residence, which appeared to be abandoned, surrounded
by vacant property. The site as a whole is relatively flat.
Based on the age of the buildings, we expect that they are supported on a conventional
shallow foundation systems, although the depth and width of the foundations are
unknown. The exterior stem wall of the buildings (commercial and single family) were
generally covered by the siding and were not visible.
Subsurface Conditions
At the location of our Borings EB-1 and EB-2, we encountered 10 to 12 feet of firm to
stiff sandy lean clay underlain by medium dense to very dense clayey gravel to the
maximum depth explored of 28 and 25 feet in Borings EB-1 and EB-2, respectively.
At Boring EB-3, we encountered 15 feet of firm to stiff sandy lean clay underlain by
medium dense to very dense clayey gravel to the maximum depth explored of 22.3 feet,
where auger refusal was met.
We note that the top of the medium dense clayey gravel strata in Borings EB-1 and EB-2
appeared to be approximately at or just below elevation of the basement parking level;
whereas the gravel layer in Boring EB-3 appeared to be encountered several feet below
the elevation of the basement parking level. These medium dense clayey gravel strata
appeared to be approximately 5 to 8 feet thick and may be prone to dynamic densification
during a moderate to strong earthquake. Details of our dynamic settlement evaluation are
included in the section titled "Dynamic Densification."
Gasoline odors were also noticed during drilling and sampling, as noted on the boring
logs.
A Liquid Limit of 29 and a Plasticity Index of 9 were measured on a sample of surface
soil obtained from our Boring EB-3. These test results indicate that the near surface soil
has low plasticity and a low potential for expansion.
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Ground Water
Free ground water was not encountered in our borings during or immediately following
our field exploration. The borings were backfilled with grout shortly after drilling,
therefore a stabilized ground water level may not have been obtained. Please be
cautioned that fluctuations in the level of ground water can occur due to variations in
rainfall, landscaping, surface and subsurface drainage patterns, and other factors.
Information presented in Seismic Hazard Zone Report 058 for the San Jose West
Quadrangle (California Geological Survey, 2002) indicates the historical high ground
water level near the site is greater than 50 feet below the ground surface.
GEOLOGIC SETTING
As part of our investigation, we briefly reviewed our local experience and geologic
information in our files pertinent to the general area of the site. Geologic information for
the area indicates that the site is underlain by Holocene-age older alluvial fan deposits,
Qhf2 (Blake, Graymer, McLaughlin and Wentworth, 1999). These principal Holocene
fans and associated terraces are generally found to consist of brown gravelly sand and
sandy and clayey gravel, grading upward to sandy and silty clay. The geology of the site
vicinity is shown on the Vicinity Geologic Map, Figure 3.
The lot and the immediate site vicinity are located in an area that slopes gently to the
north toward the San Francisco Bay. The site is located at an elevation of approximately
195 feet above sea level.
Faulting and Seismicity
There are no mapped through-going faults within or adjacent to the site and the site is not
located within a State of California Earthquake Fault Zone (formerly known as a Special
Studies Zone), an area where the potential for fault rupture is considered probable. The
closest active fault is the San Andreas fault, located approximately 7.6 miles southwest of
the property. Thus, the likelihood of surface rupture occurring from active faulting at the
site is remote.
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The San Francisco Bay Area is, however, an active seismic region. Earthquakes in the
region result from strain energy constantly accumulating because of the northwestward
movement of the Pacific Plate relative to the North American Plate. On average about
1.6-inches of movement occur per year. Historically, the Bay Area has experienced large,
destructive earthquakes in 1838, 1868, 1906 and 1989. The faults considered most likely
to produce large earthquakes in the area include the San Andreas, Hayward, Calaveras,
and San Gregorio faults. The Hayward and Calaveras faults are located approximately
9.8 and 13 miles northeast of the site, respectively. The San Gregorio fault is located
approximately 23 miles southwest of the site. These faults and significant earthquakes
that have been documented in the Bay Area are listed below in Table 1.
Table 1. Earthquake Magnitudes and Historical Earthquakes
Mixed-Use Building
Campbell,California
Maximum Historical Estimated
Fault Magnitude(Mw) Earthquakes Nlaanitude
San Andreas 7.9 1989 Loma Prieta 6.9
1906 San Francisco 7.9
1865 N. of 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake 6.5
1838 San Francisco-Peninsula Segment 6.8
1836 East of Monterey 6.5
Hayward 7.1 1868 Hayward 6.8
1858 Hayward 6.8
Calaveras 6.8 1984 Morgan Hill 6.2
1911 Morgan Hill 6.2
1897 Gilroy 6.3
San Gregorio 7.3 1926 Monterey Bay 6.1
In the future, the subject property will undoubtedly experience severe ground shaking
during moderate and large magnitude earthquakes produced along the San Andreas fault
or other active Bay Area fault zones. The Working Group On California Earthquake
Probabilities, a panel of experts that are periodically convened to estimate the likelihood
of future earthquakes based on the latest science and ground motion prediction modeling,
concluded there is a 72 percent chance for at least one earthquake of Magnitude 6.7 or
larger in the Bay Area before 2045. The Hayward fault has the highest likelihood of an
earthquake greater than or equal to magnitude 6.7 in the Bay Area, estimated at 14
percent, while the likelihood on the San Andreas and Calaveras faults is estimated at
approximately 6 and 7 percent, respectively(Working Group, 2015).
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Earthquake Design Parameters
The State of California currently requires that buildings and structures be designed in
accordance with the seismic design provisions presented in the 2013 California Building
Code and in ASCE 7-10, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures."
Based on site geologic conditions and on information from our subsurface exploration at
the site, the site may be classified as Site Class D, stiff soil, in accordance with Chapter
20 of ASCE 7-10. Spectral acceleration response parameters Ss and Si, and site
coefficients Fa and Fv, may be taken directly from the figures and tables in the 2013
California Building Code and in the lookup tables at the U.S.G.S. website based on the
latitude and longitude of the site. For the site latitude (37.2867) and longitude
(-121.9404)and Site Class D, SDs= 1.056 and SD1 =0.601.
Geologic Hazards
As part of our investigation, we reviewed the potential for geologic hazards to impact the
site and the proposed building, considering the geologic setting and the soils encountered
during our investigation. The results of our review are presented below and in the
following sections of our report.
• Fault Rupture - The site is not located in a State of California Earthquake Fault
Zone or area where fault rupture is considered likely. Therefore, active faults are
not believed to exist beneath the site and the potential for fault rupture at the site
is considered low.
• Ground Shaking - The site is located in an active seismic area. Moderate to large
earthquakes are probable along several active faults in the greater Bay Area over a
30 to 50 year design life. Strong ground shaking should therefore be expected
several times during the life of the building, as is typical for sites throughout the
Bay Area. The building should be designed in accordance with current earthquake
resistance standards.
• Liquefaction -Liquefaction occurs when saturated sandy soils lose strength during
earthquake shaking. Ground settlement often accompanies liquefaction. Soils
most susceptible to liquefaction are saturated, loose, sandy silts, silty sands, and
uniformly graded sands. Since saturated sands were not encountered in our
borings and since the ground water level is expected to be relatively deep, in our
opinion, the likelihood of liquefaction occurring in the soils encountered in our
borings at the site is low. In addition, the site is not located within a State
designated liquefaction hazard zone.
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• Dynamic Densification -Dynamic densification occurs during moderate and large
earthquakes when soft or loose, natural or fill soils densify and settle, often
unevenly across a site. To evaluate the potential for earthquake-induced dynamic
densification of the medium dense clayey sands encountered at the site, we
performed an analysis of the data from our borings following the methods
presented in the US Army Corps of Engineers EM1110-1-1904.
Medium dense clayey gravel strata ranging from 5 to 8 feet thick were
encountered in Borings EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 at a similar depth below the bottom
of the assumed basement mat. Based on the results of our analysis, we estimate
that total dynamic settlement up to about 1/2- to 3/4- inch may occur beneath the
basement mat due to dynamic densification of the medium dense sand when
subjected to a peak ground acceleration (PGA) of 0.603g, the PGAM for
maximum considered earthquake based on ASCE 7-10.
In our opinion, differential settlement on the order of 1/2- to 3/4-inch across the
building is possible from the above estimated dynamic settlement. The estimated
dynamic settlement should be considered during the structural design of the
building and its foundation system.
CONCLUSIONS
From a geotechnical viewpoint, the site is suitable for the proposed mixed-use building
provided the recommendations presented in this report are followed during design and
construction. Specific geotechnical recommendations for the project are presented in the
following sections of this report.
The primary geotechnical concerns for the proposed construction are the presence of the
medium dense clayey gravel strata encountered at or just below the assumed basement
elevation that are susceptible to dynamic densification during strong seismic shaking, and
the potential for severe ground shaking at the site during a major earthquake. As
discussed above, on the order of about 1/2- to 3/4- inch of differential dynamic settlement
from dynamic densification is estimated below the basement mat.
In order to reduce the potential impact on the proposed building from differential
movement/settlement from dynamic densification, in our opinion, the proposed building
and basement retaining walls should be supported on a relatively rigid structural mat
foundation. We note however, that once the layout and finished floor elevation of the
basement and the magnitude and placement/spacing of the building loads have been
finalized, we could be contacted to evaluate whether an alternative foundation type such
as spread footings is feasible.
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Depending on the depth of the basement excavation, we note that portions of the medium
dense gravel strata encountered in the borings were judged to have limited cohesion and
may be prone to sloughing and/or caving if excavated near-vertical. Temporary basement
excavation shoring should be designed and installed accordingly. This information
should be considered by the contractor when establishing temporary shoring/slope criteria
for basement excavation, as needed.
Providing adequate waterproofing of the basement mat/slab and walls is essential for the
success of the basement. Please note however that providing water proofing
recommendations is outside of our scope of services and expertise.
Because subsurface conditions may vary from those encountered at the location of our
borings, and to observe that our recommendations are properly implemented, we
recommend that we be retained to: 1) review the grading and foundation plans for
conformance with the recommendations presented in this report and, 2) observe and test
during earthwork, foundation, shoring, drainage and slab construction.
FOUNDATIONS
Mat Foundation
In our opinion, the proposed mixed-use building may be supported on a mat foundation at
the basement level. The mat may be designed for an average allowable bearing pressure
of 2,000 pounds per square foot for combined dead plus live loads, with maximum
localized bearing pressures of 3,500 pounds per square foot at column or wall loads.
These pressures may be increased by one-third for total loads including wind or seismic
forces. These pressures are net values; the weight of the mat may be neglected in design.
A water-proofing system designed by others should be installed below and around the
edges of the mat foundation (and behind the basement walls).
A modulus of subgrade reaction (Kvl) of 125 pounds per cubic inch may be assumed for
the basement subgrade. This value is based on a 1-foot square bearing area and should be
scaled to account for mat foundation size effects. Alternatively, when the building loads
are known, we could be contacted to provide a modulus of subgrade reaction based on the
anticipated building load and differential settlement, (Kv).
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The mat should be reinforced to provide structural continuity and to permit spanning of
local irregularities. The bottom of the mat excavation should be cleaned of loose and soft
soil and debris. Our representative should observe the mat excavation to evaluate
whether scarification and compaction or proof rolling of the excavation bottom is needed.
Basement Water Proofing
We have not provided recommendations regarding the method or details for basement
damp-proofing since design of damp-proofing systems is outside of our scope of services
and expertise. Installing adequate damp-proofing below and behind the edges of the
basement floor and behind the basement walls is essential for the success of the basement
structure. Placing concrete with a low water cement ratio should be considered as one
step of good damp-proofing. The damp-proofing system below the basement mat may be
placed directly on the prepared subgrade soils, a 6- inch section of crushed rock or on a
thin working slab, as determined by the water-proofing consultant and design team.
Lateral Loads
Lateral loads may be resisted by friction between the bottom of the mat and the
supporting subgrade. A coefficient of friction of 0.30 may be assumed for design. In
addition to friction, lateral resistance may also be provided by passive soil pressure acting
against the sides of foundations cast neat in excavations or backfilled with properly
compacted structural fill. We recommend assuming an equivalent fluid pressure of 300
pounds per cubic foot for passive soil resistance, where appropriate.
Settlement
At this time, the column layout and structural loads on the basement mat are not
available. On a preliminary basis, we estimate that the 30 year post-construction
differential settlement due to static loads is not expected to exceed about 3/4-inch across
the building supported on a mat foundation, provided that the foundations are designed
and constructed as recommended. In addition, as stated in the above sections, we
estimate that differential dynamic settlement up to about 3/4-inch could occur across the
basement mat as a result of the analyzed seismic event. The estimated dynamic
settlement should be considered during the structural design of the building and its
foundation system. The settlement estimates should be updated during the design when
structural loads are available.
RETAINING WALLS
Retaining walls should be designed to support adjacent native material and backfill.
Retaining walls with level backfill that are not free to deflect or rotate, such as the
retaining walls as part of the building, should be designed to resist an equivalent fluid
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pressure of 45 pounds per cubic foot plus an additional uniform lateral pressure of 8H in
pounds per square foot, where H is the height of the wall in feet.
Where retaining walls will be subjected to surcharge loads, such as from adjacent
foundations, vehicle loads, or construction, the walls should be designed for an additional
uniform lateral pressure equal to one-half of the surcharge pressure.
Based on the site peak ground acceleration (PGA), on Seed and Whitman (1970); Al Atik
and Sitar (2010), and Lew et al. (2010); seismic loads on retaining walls that can yield
may be simulated by a line load of 4H2 (in pounds per foot, where H is the wall height in
feet). Seismic loads on walls that cannot yield, such as the basement retaining walls, may
be subjected to a seismic load as high as about 10H2. This seismic surcharge line load
should be assumed to act at 1/3H above the base of the wall (in addition to the active wall
design pressure of 45 pounds per cubic foot).
To prevent buildup of water pressure from surface water infiltration, a subsurface
drainage system should be installed behind the basement walls. The drainage system
should consist of a 4-inch diameter perforated pipe (perforations placed down) embedded
in a section of 1/2- to 3/4-inch, clean, crushed rock at least 12 inches wide. Backfill
above the perforated drain line should also consist of 1/2-to 3/4-inch, clean, crushed rock
to within about 1'/z to 2 feet below exterior finished grade. A filter fabric should be
wrapped around the crushed rock to protect it from infiltration of native soil. The upper
11/2 to 2 feet of backfill should consist of compacted native clayey soil. The perforated
pipe should discharge into a sump that pumps to a suitable location. Damp-proofing of
the basement walls should be included in areas where wall dampness and efflorescence
would be undesirable.
Miradrain, Enkadrain or other drainage fabrics approved by our office may be used for
wall drainage as an alternative to the gravel drainage system described above. If used, the
drainage fabric should extend from a depth of about 1 foot below the top of the wall
backfill down to the drain pipe at the base of the wall. A minimum 12-inch wide section
of '/z-inch to 3/4-inch clean crushed rock and filter fabric should be placed around the
drainpipe, as recommended previously.
Backfill placed behind the walls should be compacted to at least 90 percent relative
compaction using light compaction equipment. If heavy equipment is used for
compaction of wall backfill, the walls should be temporarily braced.
Basement retaining walls should be supported on a mat foundation designed in
accordance with the recommendations presented previously.
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SLABS-ON-GRADE
General Slab Considerations
The surface and near surface soils at this site have a low potential for expansion. To
reduce the potential for movement of the slab subgrade, at least the upper 6-inches of
subgrade soil should be scarified and compacted at a moisture content above the
laboratory optimum. The native or fill soil subgrade should be kept moist up until the
time the non-expansive fill and/or aggregate base is placed. Slab subgrades and non
expansive fill should be prepared and compacted as recommended in the section of this
report titled "Earthwork." Exterior flatwork should be underlain by a layer of non
expansive fill as discussed below. The non expansive fill should consist of aggregate
base rock, granular soil, or a clayey soil with a plasticity index of 15 or less.
Considering the potential for expansive soil movements of the surface soils, we expect
that a reinforced slab will perform better than an unreinforced slab. Consideration should
also be given to using a control joint spacing on the order of 2 feet in each direction for
each inch of slab thickness.
Exterior Flatwork
Near surface concrete walkways and exterior flatwork should be at least 4 inches thick
and should be constructed on at least 6 inches of Class 2 aggregate base. We recommend
that exterior slabs-on-grade be constructed with a thickened edge to improve edge
stiffness and to reduce the potential for water seepage under the edge of the slabs.
Interior Mat Slab
The basement mat slab should be constructed on a layer of to 3/4-inch crushed rock or
class 2 aggregate base at least 6 inches thick. In areas where dampness of concrete floor
slabs would be undesirable, such as within the garage and/or building interior, concrete
slabs should be underlain by at least 6 inches of free-draining gravel, such as '/z- to 3/4-
inch clean crushed rock with no more than 5 percent passing the ASTM No. 200 sieve.
Pea gravel should not be used for this capillary break material. The crushed rock layer
should be densified and leveled with vibratory equipment, and may be considered as the
non-expansive fill section recommended above.
As discussed above, the basement mat should be underlain by a high-quality water-
proofing membrane. The membrane should be selected by your water proofing
consultant.
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To reduce vapor transmission up through at-grade concrete floor slabs, the crushed rock
section should be covered with a high quality, UV-resistant vapor barrier conforming to
the requirements of ASTM E 1745 Class A, with a water vapor transmission rate less
than or equal to 0.01 perms (such as 15-mil thick "Stego Wrap Class A"). The vapor
barrier should be placed directly below the concrete slab. Sand above the vapor barrier is
not recommended. The vapor barrier should be installed in accordance with ASTM E
1643. All seams and penetrations of the vapor barrier should be sealed in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
The permeability of concrete is effected significantly by the water:cement ratio of the
concrete mix, with lower water:cement ratios producing more damp-resistant slabs and
stronger concrete. Where moisture protection is important and/or where the concrete will
be placed directly on the vapor barrier, the water:cement ratio should be 0.45 or less. To
increase the workability of the concrete, mid-range plasticizers can be added to the mix.
Water should not be added to the concrete mix unless the slump is less than specified and
the water:cement ratio will not exceed 0.45. Other steps that may be taken to reduce
moisture transmission through the concrete slabs-on-grade include moist curing for 5 to 7
days and allowing the slab to dry for a period of two months or longer prior to placing
floor coverings. Also, prior to installation of the floor covering, it may be appropriate to
test the slab moisture content for adherence to the manufacturer's requirements and to
determine whether a longer drying time is necessary.
VEHICLE PAVEMENTS
Based on the anticipated composition of the native surface soils, and an estimated traffic
index for the proposed pavement loading conditions, we developed the minimum
pavement sections presented in Table 2 on the following page based on Procedure 630 of
the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. An assumed R-value of 12 was used.
The Traffic Indices used in our pavement thickness calculations are considered
reasonable values for this development and are based on engineering judgment rather than
on detailed traffic projections. Asphalt concrete and aggregate base should conform to
and be placed in accordance with the requirements of the Caltrans Standard
Specifications, latest edition, except that compaction should be based on ASTM Test
D1557.
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Table 2. Pavement Sections
Mixed-Use Building
Campbell,California
Traffic Design Asphalt Aggregate . Total
Loading Traffic Concrete Base* Thickness
Condition Index (inches) (inches) (inches)
Automobile Parking 4.0 3.0 6.0 9.0
Automobile Access 4.5 3.0 7.0 10.0
Light Truck Traffic 5.0 3.0 10.0 13.0
Moderate Truck Traffic 6.0 3.5 12.0 15.5
Heavy Truck Traffic 6.5 3.5 14.0 17.5
*Caltrans Class 2 Aggregate Base (minimum R-value = 78).
We recommend that measures be taken to limit the amount of surface water that seeps
into the aggregate base and subgrade below vehicle pavements, particularly where the
pavements are adjacent to landscape areas. Seepage of water into the pavement base
material tends to soften the subgrade, increasing the amount of pavement maintenance
that is required and shortening the pavement service life. Deepened curbs extending
4-inches below the bottom of the aggregate base layer are generally effective in limiting
excessive water seepage. Other types of water cutoff devices or edge drains may also be
considered to maintain pavement service life.
PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
If the driveway and/or entrance ramp to the lower parking level will be constructed with
Portland cement concrete (PCC), we recommend the driveway pavement consist of at
least 5 inches of PCC on at least 8 inches of Class 2 aggregate base. Un-reinforced
concrete for the 5-inch-thick driveway pavement should have a 28-day compressive
strength of at least 3,500 psi. PCC pavements should be laterally constrained with curbs
or shoulders and sufficient control joints should be incorporated in the design and
construction to limit and control cracking.
The soil subgrade and aggregate base below the pavement section should be prepared and
compacted as recommended below. The use of a moisture cut-off or thickened edge
along the edges of the driveway would be desirable in order to reduce water seepage
below the edges of the driveway and into the underlying aggregate base and subgrade,
which can lead to premature pavement distress.
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EARTHWORK
Clearing and Subgrade Preparation
All deleterious materials, such as existing pavements, existing foundations, utilities to be
abandoned, vegetation, root systems, surface fills, topsoil, etc. should be cleared from
areas of the site to be built on or paved. The actual stripping depth should be determined
by a member of our staff in the field at the time of construction. Excavations that extend
below finished grade should be backfilled with structural fill that is water-conditioned,
placed, and compacted as recommended in the section of this report titled "Compaction."
After the site has been properly cleared, stripped, and excavated to the required grades,
exposed soil surfaces in areas to receive structural fill or slabs-on-grade should be
scarified to a depth of 6 inches, moisture conditioned, and compacted as recommended
for structural fill in the section of this report titled "Compaction."
On-site soils, foundation and utility trench excavations, and slab and pavement subgrades
should be kept in a moist condition throughout the construction period.
A member of our staff should observe the basement excavation to evaluate whether
scarification and compaction or proof rolling of the excavation bottom is needed.
If a temporary ramp is constructed to access portions of the basement excavation, the
ramp should be properly backfilled with compacted on-site soil as recommended in this
report for structural fill. A member of our staff should observe and test during backfilling
of the temporary entrance ramp.
Material For Fill
All on-site soil containing less than 3 percent organic material by weight (ASTM D2974)
may be suitable for use as structural fill. Structural fill should not contain rocks or pieces
larger than 6 inches in greatest dimension and no more than 15 percent larger than 2.5
inches. Imported, non-expansive fill should have a Plasticity Index no greater than 15,
should be predominately granular, and should have sufficient binder so as not to slough or
cave into foundation excavations or utility trenches. A member of our staff should
approve proposed import materials prior to their delivery to the site.
Compaction
Scarified soil surfaces and all structural fill should be compacted in uniform lifts no
thicker than 8-inches in uncompacted thickness, conditioned to the appropriate moisture
content, and compacted as recommended for structural fill in Table 3 on the following
page. The relative compaction and moisture content recommended in Table 3 is relative
to ASTM Test D1557, latest edition.
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Table 3. Compaction Recommendations
Mixed-Use Building
Campbell,California
Relative Compaction* Moisture Content*
General
• Scarified subgrade in areas 90 percent Above optimum
to receive structural fill.
• Structural fill composed 90 percent Above optimum
of native soil.
• Structural fill composed 90 percent Above optimum
of non-expansive fill.
• Structural fill below a 92 percent Above optimum
depth of 5 feet.
Pavement Areas
• Upper 6-inches of soil 95 percent Near optimum
below aggregate base.
• Aggregate base. 95 percent Near optimum
Utility Trench Backfill
• On-site soil. 90 percent Near optimum
• Imported sand 95 percent Near optimum
• Relative to ASTM Test D 1557,latest edition.
Temporary Slopes,Excavations and/or Shoring
The contractor should be responsible for the design and construction of all temporary
slopes and any required shoring. Shoring and bracing should be provided in accordance
with all applicable local, state and federal safety regulations, including the current OSHA
excavation and trench safety standards.
Due to the limited space between the basement excavation and the surrounding roadways
and adjacent development, unsupported cut slopes may not be feasible during the
basement excavation so that shoring or bracing in accordance with OSHA standards will
likely be required. This information should be considered by the contractor when
establishing temporary shoring/slope criteria for the basement excavation and other
temporary slopes and cuts. In addition, protection of the roadways and structures near
cuts and excavations should also be the responsibility of the contractor.
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Portions of the medium dense gravels encountered at the site were judged to have limited
cohesion and will be prone to sloughing and/or caving if excavated near-vertical. This
information should be considered by the contractor when establishing temporary
shoring/slope criteria for basement excavation.
Protection of structures and slopes near cuts should also be the responsibility of the
contractor. In our experience, a preconstruction survey is generally performed to
document existing conditions prior to construction, with intermittent monitoring of the
structures during construction. The contractor should be responsible for staging the
required cuts and wall construction and the design of temporary cut slopes and/or
required shoring.
Basement Excavation Support
Based on the assumed finished floor elevation of the basement, temporary excavations up
to approximately 12 to 14 feet deep (depending on the finished floor elevation and
foundation depth) will be required in order to construct the basement. The walls of the
basement excavation may be supported by several methods including tiebacks, soldier
beams and wood lagging, soil nails, braced shoring or potentially other methods. The
choice should be left to the contractor's judgment since economic considerations and/or
the individual contractor's construction experience may determine which method is more
economical and/or appropriate. Support of any adjacent existing structures and
improvements without distress should also be the contractor's responsibility. We
recommend that the contractor forward his plan for the support system to the structural
engineer and geotechnical engineer for preconstruction review. In addition, it should be
the contractor's responsibility to undertake a preconstruction survey with benchmarks and
photographs of the adjacent properties.
Finished Slopes
Finished slopes should be cut or filled to an inclination preferably no steeper than 2.5:1
(horizontal:vertical). Exposed slopes may be subject to minor sloughing and erosion that
may require periodic maintenance. We recommend that all slopes and soil surfaces
disturbed during construction be planted with erosion-resistant vegetation.
Surface Drainage
Finished grades should be designed to prevent ponding of water and to direct surface
water runoff away from foundations, and edges of slabs and pavements, and toward
suitable collection and discharge facilities. Slopes of at least 2 percent are recommended
for flatwork and pavement areas with 5 percent preferred in landscape areas within 8 feet
of the structures, where possible.
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At a minimum, splash blocks should be provided at the discharge ends of roof
downspouts to carry water away from perimeter foundations. Preferably, roof downspout
water from the building should be collected in a closed pipe system that is routed to a
storm drain system.
Drainage facilities should be observed to verify that they are adequate and that no
adjustments need to be made, especially during the first two years following construction.
We recommend preparing an as-built plan showing the locations of surface and
subsurface drain lines and clean-outs. The drainage facilities should be periodically
checked to verify that they are continuing to function properly. It is likely the drainage
facilities will need to be periodically cleaned of silt and debris that may build up in the
lines.
FUTURE SERVICES
Plan Review
Romig Engineers should review the completed grading and foundation plans for
conformance with the recommendations presented in this report. We should be provided
with these plans as soon as possible upon their completion in order to limit the potential
for delays in the permitting process that might otherwise be attributed to our review. In
addition, it should be noted that many of the local building and planning departments now
require "clean" geotechnical plan review letters prior to acceptance of plans for their final
review. Since our plan reviews typically result in recommendations for modification of
the plans, our generation of a "clean" review letter often requires two iterations. At a
minimum, we recommend the following note be added to the plans.
"Earthwork, slab subgrade and non-expansive fill preparation, foundation and slab
construction, retaining wall drainage and backfilling, utility trench backfilling,
tieback/soil nail installation and testing, shoring pier installation, pavement subgrade and
aggregate base construction and site drainage should be performed as recommended in
the geotechnical report, dated October 28, 2015, prepared by Romig Engineers, Inc.
Romig Engineers should be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any earthwork and
foundation construction, and should observe and test during earthwork and foundation
construction as recommended in the geotechnical report."
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Construction Observation and Testing
The earthwork and foundation phases of construction should be observed and tested by us
to 1) confirm that subsurface conditions are compatible with those used in the analysis
and design; 2) observe compliance with the design concepts, specifications, and
recommendations; and 3) allow design changes in the event that subsurface conditions
differ from those anticipated. The recommendations presented in this report are based on
a limited amount of subsurface exploration. The nature and extent of variation across the
site may not become evident until construction. If variations are exposed during
construction, it will be necessary to reevaluate our recommendations.
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REFERENCES
Al Atik, L., and Sitar, N., 2010, Seismic Earth Pressures on Cantilever Retaining Structures,
Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE Vol. 136,No. 10.
American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures.,ASCE Standard 7-10.
Blake, M.C., Graymer R.W., McLaughlin, R.J., Wentworth, C.M., 1999, Preliminary
Geologic Map of the San Jose 30 x 60 Minute Quadrangle, California.
California Building Standards Commission, and International Code Council, 2013
California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2. ,
California Geological Survey, 2002, Seismic Hazard Zone Report for the San Jose West
7.5-Minute Quadrangle, Santa Clara County, California, Seismic Hazard Zone Report 058.
Lew, M., Al Atik, L., Sitar, N., Pourzanjani, M., &Hudson, M., 2010, Seismic Earth Pressures
on Deep Building Basements, SEAOC 2010 Convention Proceedings.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1990, Engineering and Design, Settlement Analysis,
Engineer Manual 1110-1-1904, Department of the Army, Washington, DC, September 30,
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U.S.G.S., 2014, U.S. Seismic Design Maps, Earthquake Hazards Program,
http://earthquake.usgs.govidesignmaps/us/applicati on.php
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Dependent Probabilities for the Third Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast,
Version 3 (UCERF 3),_U.S. Geological Survey Open File Report 2013-1165.
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APPENDIX A
FIELD INVESTIGATION
The soils encountered during drilling were logged by our representative and samples were
obtained at depths appropriate to the investigation. The samples were taken to our
laboratory where they were evaluated and classified in accordance with the Unified Soil
Classification System. The logs of our borings and a summary of the soil classification
system used on the logs(Figure A-1), are attached.
Several tests were performed in the field during drilling. The standard penetration test
resistance was determined by dropping a 140-pound hammer through a 30-inch free fall
and recording the blows required to drive the 2-inch diameter sampler 18 inches. The
standard penetration test (SPT) resistance is the number of blows required to drive the
sampler the last 12 inches and is recorded on the boring logs at the appropriate depths.
Soil samples were also collected using 2.5-inch and 3.0-inch O.D. drive samplers. The
blow counts shown on the logs for these larger diameter samplers do not represent SPT
values and have not been corrected in any way.
The location of the borings were established by pacing using the site plan prepared by
LPAS Design, dated October 26, 2015 and should be considered accurate only to the
degree implied by the method used.
The boring logs and related information depict our interpretation of subsurface conditions
only at the specific location and time indicated. Subsurface conditions and ground water
levels at other locations may differ from conditions at the locations where sampling was
conducted. The passage of time may also result in changes in the subsurface conditions.
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USCS SOIL CLASSIFICATION
SIL
PRIMARY DIVISIONS TOPE SECONDARY DIVISIONS
TOY PE
CLEAN GRAVEL GW .pa_ Well graded gravel,gravel-sand mixtures,little or no fines.
COARSE GRAVEL (< 5%Fines) GP pe Poorly graded gravel or gravel-sand mixtures,little or no fines.
GRAINED GRAVEL with GM :' ; Silty gravels,gravel-sand-silt mixtures,non-plastic fines.
SOILS FINES GC . Clayey gravels,gravel-sand-clay mixtures,plastic fines.
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(<50%Fines) CLEAN SAND SW .e. Well graded sands,gravelly sands,little or no fines.
SAND (< 5%Fines) SP :: Poorly graded sands or gravelly sands,little or no fines.
SAND SM :"9`, Silty sands,sand-silt mixtures,non-plastic fines.
WITH FINES SC Clayey sands,sand-clay mixtures,plastic fines.
ML Inorganic silts and very fine sands,with slight plasticity.
FINE SILT AND CLAY CL �� Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity,lean clays.
GRAINED Liquid limit<50% OL � ��,, Organic silts and organic clays of low plasticity.
SOILS MH Inorganic silt,micaceous or diatomaceous fine sandy or silty soil.
(>50%Fines) SILT AND CLAY CH Inorganic clays of high plasticity,fat clays.
Liquid limit>50% OH = Organic clays of medium to high plasticity,organic silts.
.
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS Pt aPeat and other highly organic soils.
BEDROCK BR Weathered bedrock.
RELATIVE DENSITY CONSISTENCY
SAND&GRAVEL BLOWS/FOOT* SILT&CLAY STRENGTH^ BLOWS/FOOT*
VERY LOOSE 0 to 4 VERY SOFT 0 to 0.25 0 to 2
LOOSE 4 to 10 SOFT 0.25 to 0.5 2 to 4
MEDIUM DENSE 10 to 30 FIRM 0.5 to 1 4 to 8
DENSE 30 to 50 S 1'11'1F 1 to 2 8 to 16
VERY DENSE OVER 50 VERY STIFF 2 to 4 16 to 32
HARD OVER 4 OVER 32
GRAIN SIZES
BOULDERS COBBLES GRAVEL SAND SILT&CLAY
COARSE I FINE COARSE I MEDIUM I FINE
12" 3" 0.75" 4 10 40 200
SIEVE OPENINGS U.S.STANDARD SERIES SIEVE
Classification is based on the Unified Soil Classification System;fines refer to soil passing a No.200 sieve.
*Standard Penetration Test(SPT)resistance,using a 140 pound hammer falling 30 inches on a 2 inch O.D. split spoon
sampler; blow counts not corrected for larger diameter samplers.
A Unconfined Compressive strength in tons/sq.ft.as estimated by SPT resistance,field and laboratory tests,and/or
visual observation.
KEY TO SAMPLERS
Modified California Sampler(3-inch O.D.)
Mid-size Sampler (2.5-inch O.D.)
Standard Penetration Test Sampler(2-inch O.D.)
KEY TO EXPLORATORY BORING LOGS FIGURE A-1
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plasticity fines,gasoline odor in 12 to 13.5 foot sample. 20 10
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EXPLORATORY BORING LOG EB-1 BORING EB-1
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DRILL TYPE:Minuteman with 3-1/4" tinuous Flight Auger LOGGED BY:CT
DEPTH TO GROUND WATER: Not Encountered. SURFACE ELEVATION:NA DATE DRILLED: 10/13/2015
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boundary between soil and rock types,the actual
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EXPLORATORY BORING LOG EB-1 BORING EB-1
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DRILL TYPE:Minuteman with 3-1/4" tinuous Flight Auger LOGGED BY:CT
DEPTH TO GROUND WATER: Not Encountered. SURFACE ELEVATION:NA DATE DRILLED: 10/13/2015
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EXPLORATORY BORING LOG EB-2 BORING EB-2
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RILL TYPE:Minuteman with 3-1/4" tinuous Flight Auger LOGGED BY:CT
DEPTH TO GROUND WATER: Not Encountered. SURFACE ELEVATION:NA DATE DRILLED: 10/13/2015
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35
Note: The stratification lines represent the approximate
boundary between soil and rock types,the actual
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EXPLORATORY BORING LOG EB-2 BORING EB-2
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TRILL TYPE:Minuteman with 3-1/4" tinuous Flight Auger LOGGED BY: CT
• DEPTH TO GROUND WATER: Not Encountered. SURFACE ELEVATION:NA DATE DRILLED: 10/13/2015
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rounded to angular gravel,no odor. Dense
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EXPLORATORY BORING LOG EB-3 BORING EB-3
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BRILL TYPE:Minuteman with 3-1/4" tinuous Flight Auger LOGGED BY:CT
DEPTH TO GROUND WATER: Not Encountered. SURFACE ELEVATION:NA DATE DRILLED: 10/13/2015
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boundary between soil and rock types,the actual
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APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TESTS
Samples from subsurface exploration were selected for tests to help evaluate the physical
and engineering properties of the soils encountered at the site. The tests that were
performed are briefly described below.
The natural moisture content was determined in accordance with ASTM D2216 on nearly
all of the soil samples recovered from the borings. This test determines the moisture
content, representative of field conditions at the time the samples were collected. The
results are presented on the boring logs at the appropriate sample depths.
The Atterberg Limits were determined on one sample in accordance with ASTM D4318.
The Atterberg Limits are the moisture content within which the soil is workable or
plastic. The result of this test is presented in Figure B-1 and on the log of Boring EB-3 at
the appropriate sample depth.
The amount of silt and clay-sized material present was determined on four samples of soil
in accordance with ASTM D422. The results of these tests are presented on the boring
logs at the appropriate sample depths.
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PLASTICITY CHART FIGURE B-1
CRESLEIGH HOMES MIXED-USE BUILDING OCTOBER 2015
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA PROJECT NO. 3578-1
ROMIG ENGINEERS, INC.