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GEOTECHNICAL SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMUNITY DRIVE AND MANFORD DRIVE
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162032
Prepared for:
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District
c/o RLH Engineering, Inc.
541 East Garden Drive, Unit S
Windsor, Colorado 80550
Attn: Mr. Chuck Jordan (cjordan@rlhengineering.com)
Prepared by:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
4396 Greenfield Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
April 29, 2016
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District
c/o RLH Engineering, Inc.
541 East Garden Drive, Unit S
Windsor, Colorado 80550
Attn: Mr. Chuck Jordan (cjordan@rlhengineering.com)
RE: Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration Report
Estes Valley Community Center
Community Drive and Manford Drive
Estes Park, Colorado
EEC Project No. 1162032
Mr. Jordan:
Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC (EEC) personnel have completed the geotechnical
subsurface exploration requested for the proposed Estes Valley Community Center planned for
construction adjacent to the north perimeter of the existing Aquatics Center, east of Community
Drive and south of Manford Drive in Estes Park, Colorado. Thirteen (13) soil borings extending
to depths of approximately 10 to 25 feet below present site grades were advanced in proposed
improvement areas to develop information on existing subsurface conditions. Results of those
borings and diagrams indicating the approximate improvement and boring locations are provided
with this report. This study was completed in general accordance with our proposal dated March
28, 2016.
In summary, the subsurface materials encountered in the test borings generally consisted of
decomposed granite bedrock elevations to competent granite with increased depths. However, a
portion of those materials may be lower density fill material placed during previous site
improvements. Based on results of the field borings and laboratory testing, we anticipate the
proposed building could be supported on conventional footing foundations bearing on the natural
decomposed granite bedrock. In areas where lower density existing fill materials are located
below design bearing footing foundations should be extended to greater depths to be supported
on more competent decomposed granite material. The presence of existing fill materials on the
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GEOTECHNICAL SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION REPORT
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMUNITY DRIVE AND MANFORD DRIVE
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
EEC PROJECT NO. 1162032
April 29, 2016
INTRODUCTION
The geotechnical subsurface exploration requested for the proposed Estes Valley Community
Center planned for development adjacent to the northern perimeter of the existing Aquatic
Center east of Community Drive and south of Manford Drive in Estes Park, Colorado, has been
completed. Eleven (11) soil borings extending to depths of approximately 15 to 25 feet below
present site grades were advanced in the proposed Community Center building addition area and
north detention area to develop information on existing subsurface conditions. Two (2) other
borings to depths of approximately10 feet were completed within proposed pavement areas.
Individual boring logs and a boring location diagram indicating the approximate improvements
and boring locations are provided with this report.
The new Estes Valley Community Center will be located south of Manford Drive and east of
Community Drive adjacent to the north of the existing Estes Park Aquatics Center. The area to
the east includes the Estes Park school complex. A previous building footprint within the area of
the planned pavement improvement was recently razed. However, the existing concrete
foundation and floor slab are still in-place. A diagram indicating the approximate Community
Center layout is included with this report.
As we understand, the new Estes Valley Community Center will be a multi-use recreation and
community center facility with a new leisure pool, gymnasium and fitness center in addition to
community meeting facilities. The proposed building will be 2-story with the lower level cut
into the subgrade to the south becoming a full-story below grade adjacent to the existing at-grade
aquatics center. The north entry to the building will be at approximate existing grade.
Maximum cuts within the building area are expected to be on the order of 10 feet below current
site grades.
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Foundation loads for the proposed building are anticipated to be light to moderate with
continuous wall loads less than 2 kips per lineal foot and maximum column loads of
approximately 300 kips including full dead and live loads. Floor loads are expected to be light.
Retaining walls will be constructed to separate upper and lower floor levels adjacent to the
leisure pool and separate the upper and lower level entrances outside of the building footprint. It
is anticipated the new site pavements will be used by low to moderate volumes of light vehicles.
The purpose of this report is to describe the subsurface conditions encountered in the test
borings, analyze and evaluate the test data and provide geotechnical recommendations
concerning design and construction of the proposed building and site improvements.
EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
The boring locations were selected by others and established in the field by Earth Engineering
Consultants, LLC (EEC) personnel by pacing and estimating angles from identifiable site
features. The approximate boring locations are indicated on the attached boring location
diagram. Existing ground surface elevations were interpolated at each boring location from the
topographic contours presented on the “Sketch Plan Diagram” provided in the project package
submitted to our attention from RLH Engineering, (please refer to Figure No. 3 included in the
Appendix of this report). The locations of those borings and estimated ground surface elevations
should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the methods used to make the field
measurements.
Six (6) soil borings were previously completed within the proposed building area as a part of a
geotechnical exploration in 2006 for various building additions at the Estes Park school complex.
Four (4) other soil borings were completed at that time in the general area of the new pavements
to the east of the proposed community center. Results of the prior borings were reviewed as a
part of our analysis for this project.
The borings for the proposed community center were performed using a truck mounted, CME-75
drill rig equipped with a hydraulic head employed in drilling and sampling operations. The
boreholes were advanced using 4-inch nominal diameter continuous flight augers. Samples of
the subsurface materials encountered were obtained using split-barrel and California barrel
sampling procedures in general accordance with ASTM Specifications D1586 and D3580,
respectively.
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In the split-barrel and California barrel sampling procedures, standard sampling spoons are
driven into the ground by means of a 140-pound hammer falling a distance of 30 inches. The
number of blows required to advance the samplers is recorded and is used to estimate the in-situ
relative density of cohesionless materials and, to a lesser degree of accuracy, the consistency of
cohesive soils and hardness of weathered bedrock. Relatively intact samples of the subsurface
materials were obtained in the California barrel sampler. All samples obtained in the field were
sealed and returned to our laboratory for further examination, classification and testing.
At boring locations B-8 and B-11, field slotted 1½ inch diameter PVC piezometers were installed
in the open bore holes prior to backfilling. The piezometer locations were registered with
Colorado Division of Water Resources (CDWR) in accordance with Colorado State Regulations.
The piezometers will need to be removed within one year of installation and notification of the
removal/abandonment provided to CDWR. If requested, we can provide assistance with the
abandonment and/or reporting.
All recovered samples were tested in the laboratory for moisture content and the unconfined
strength of appropriate samples was estimated using a calibrated hand penetrometer. Atterberg
limits and washed sieve analysis tests were completed on selected samples to establish the
plasticity and percentage of fines in the subgrade materials. Swell/consolidation tests were
completed on selected samples to evaluate the subgrade tendency to swell with increased
moisture content at current moisture and density conditions. Soluble sulfate tests were
completed on four (4) samples to help assess the potential for sulfate attack on site-cast concrete.
Results of the outlined tests are indicated on the attached boring logs and summary sheets.
As part of the testing program, all samples were examined in the laboratory and classified in
general accordance with the attached General Notes and the Unified Soil Classification System,
based on the soils’ texture and plasticity. The estimated group symbol for the Unified Soil
Classification System is indicated on the boring logs and a brief description of that Classification
System is included with this report. Classification of the bedrock was based on visual and
tactual observation of disturbed samples and auger cuttings. Coring and/or petrographic analysis
may reveal other rock types.
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SITE AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The Estes Valley Community Center will be located east of Community Drive and south of
Manford Drive at the west side of the Estes Park school complex. The Community Center will
be constructed adjacent to the north of the Aquatics Center. The site slopes down to the north
from the Aquatic Center adjacent to Community Drive and is predominately an existing
pavement area. A former building was located in the proposed pavement area but was razed
prior to our field exploration.
The surface materials at the boring locations generally consisted of a relatively thin mantle of
gravel surfacing or pavement sections ranging from approximately 2 to 3½ inches of asphalt with
a thin gravel base. The materials immediately beneath gravel and/or asphalt consisted of
decomposed granite. The very near surface decomposed granite may include areas of previously
placed decomposed granite fill. The decomposed granite was generally moderately hard
although looser zones were observed near surface at some boring locations. Decomposed granite
becoming more competent with depth, extended to the bottom of all borings at depths ranging
from approximately 10 feet to 25 feet below present site grades.
The stratification boundaries indicated on the boring logs represent the approximate locations of
changes in soil and rock types; in-situ, the transition of materials may be gradual and indistinct.
GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS
Observations were made while drilling and after completion of the borings to detect the presence
and depth to hydrostatic groundwater. In addition, water levels were observed in the two
piezometers immediately after and approximately one week after drilling.
No free water was observed in most of the borings at the time of drilling. However, free water
was observed in the vicinity of borings B-7 thru B-9 and B-11 with water levels measured at
depths of approximately 11 to 17 feet below ground surface. PVC piezometers were installed in
boring B-8 and B-11, and subsequent measurements a week later indicated groundwater levels at
depths of 11 to 13 feet. Fluctuations in groundwater levels can occur over time depending on
variations in hydrologic conditions and other conditions not apparent at the time of this report.
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Perched water may also be encountered in soils overlying less permeable bedrock and may be
encountered in looser fill materials overlying the competent bedrock and/or within fractured
zones of bedrock. The location and amount of perched water can also vary over time depending
on variations in hydrologic conditions and other conditions not apparent at the time of this report.
ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Swell/Consolidation Test Results
As a part of our laboratory testing, we conducted seven (7) swell/consolidation tests on samples
of the decomposed granite bedrock. The swell index values for the samples analyzed revealed
slight consolidation to low swell characteristics when inundated with water and pre-loaded at
150 psf and 500 psf, as well as exhibiting a slight tendency to hydro-compact and consolidate
with increased loads. Results of the laboratory swell tests are indicated below in Table I, on the
attached boring logs, and on the enclosed summary sheets.
TABLE I - Swell Consolidation Test Results
BoringDepth, In-Situ Moisture Dry Density, Inundation Swell Index,
Material Type
No. ft.Content, %PCFPressure, psf (+/-) %
B-1 2 Decomposed Granite 8.2 118.1 500(-) 0.2
B-2 2 Decomposed Granite 9.7 122.8 500(-) 0.1
B-4 4 Decomposed Granite 11.2 124.9 5000.0
B-7 2 Decomposed Granite 11.0 115.4 500(-) 0.1
B-8 2 Decomposed Granite 11.0 118.0 500(-) 0.1
B-9 2 Decomposed Granite 8.7 122.9 5000.0
B-12 2 6.1 119.6 150(+) 0.5
Decomposed Granite
The Colorado Association of Geotechnical Engineers (CAGE) uses the following information to
provide uniformity in terminology between geotechnical engineers to provide a relative correlation
risk performance to measured swell. “The representative percent swell values are not necessarily
measured values; rather, they are a judgment of the swell of the soil and/or bedrock profile likely to
influence slab performance.” Geotechnical engineers use this information to also evaluate the
swell potential risks for foundation performance based on the risk categories.
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TABLE II: Recommended Representative Swell Potential Descriptions and Corresponding
Slab Performance Risk Categories
Slab Performance Risk Representative Percent Swell Representative Percent Swell
Category (500 psf Surcharge) (1000 psf Surcharge)
Low0 to < 3 0 < 2
Moderate 3 to < 5 2 to < 4
High 5 to < 8 4 to < 6
Very High > 8 > 6
Based on the laboratory test results, the in-situ samples of decomposed bedrock were generally
in the low risk range.
Site Preparation and General Considerations
Decomposed granite was encountered at relatively shallow depths in most borings. It is our
expectation the building and site improvements at most locations could be supported on the
natural, in-situ decomposed granite. However, on the north side of the site, lower relative
densities in the tested materials indicate that the in-place materials are more likely fill materials
consisting of decomposed granite fill. Other locations on the site may also consist of, at least
near surface, previously placed overlot fill to develop existing site grades. Since those fill
materials are also decomposed granite, differentiation between fill and native soils may be
difficult.
Establishing that the footing foundations are supported on suitable strength natural materials will
be critical to functioning of the footing foundations for support of the proposed structure.
Extending footings to bear below any fill materials on the north side of the site may be required
to develop foundation bearing or use of alternative deeper foundations to extend to more
competent decomposed granite may be considered. Recommendations are provided below for
support of footing foundations on native material. Recommendations for use of deeper
foundations can be provided if needed.
Excavation penetrating the very dense/more competent granite with increase depth will require
the use of specialized heavy-duty equipment such as a rock hammer, core barrel and/or possibly
a controlled blasting program to achieve final design elevations. Consideration should be given
to obtaining a unit price for difficult excavation in the contract documents for the project.
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Based on our understanding of the proposed development, it appears minor to moderate amounts
of cut/fill operations on the order of approximately 0 to 10 feet (+/-) will be necessary to achieve
design grades. After stripping and completing all cuts and prior to placement of any moisture-
conditioned fill material and/or site improvements, we recommend the exposed soils. Where
applicable, be scarified to a minimum depth of 9-inches, adjusted in moisture content to within
±2% of standard Proctor optimum moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the
material's standard Proctor maximum dry density as determined in accordance with ASTM
Specification D698. If, after the various cuts as required, are to extend into the undisturbed
granite bedrock, scarification and recompaction of the granite bedrock would not be necessary.
Fill soils required to develop the pavement and site subgrades should consist of approved, low-
volume-change materials, which are free from organic matter and debris. It is our opinion the
on-site decomposed granite could be crushed and used as fill in these areas, provided fragments
larger than 3 inches are removed and adequate moisture treatment and compaction procedures
are followed. Approved structural fill material graded similarly to a CDOT Class 5, 6 or 7
aggregate base with sufficient fines to prevent ponding of water within the fill could also be
considered. We recommend the fill soils be placed in loose lifts not to exceed 9-inches thick and
adjusted in moisture content and compacted as recommended for the scarified soils.
FOOTING FOUNDATIONS-NATIVE DECOMPOSED GRANITE
We anticipate footing foundations at most design bearing depths will be supported on natural
decomposed granite. For design of footing foundations bearing on the natural moderately dense
to dense decomposed granite, we recommend using a net allowable total load soil bearing
pressure not to exceed 5,000 psf. The net bearing pressure refers to the pressure at foundation
bearing level in excess of the minimum surrounding overburden pressure. Total load should
include full dead and live loads.
In areas where the footing foundation bearing elevations would be above the competent
decomposed granite, we recommend those footings be extended to bear on competent in-situ
decomposed granite. From the boring logs, looser materials were observed in borings B-2, B-4,
B-7 and B-8 extending to depths of approximately 3 to 6 feet. Shallow depth of looser material
may be encountered at other locations. As the building is cut into the subgrade, the bearing
elevations will naturally extend to below any surficial loose materials. Extra care should be
taken on the north end of the building where shallow cuts will occur to see that footings extend
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to competent bearing materials. The allowable bearing pressure may be increased by 1/3 for
short term wind or similar loading.
Exterior foundations and foundations in unheated areas should be located at least 3 feet below
adjacent exterior grade to provide frost protection. We recommend formed continuous footings
have a minimum width of 12 inches and isolated column foundations have a minimum width of
24 inches. Trenched foundations or grade beam foundations should not be used to allow for
more thorough evaluation of anticipated bearing soils at the time of construction.
Care should be taken to thoroughly evaluate anticipated bearing materials at the time of
construction. With former site grading, zones of fill and backfill should be expected and caution
should be taken to extend footing foundations through those materials. Particular care would be
necessary immediately adjacent to the existing structures or former structures where backfill
materials would have been placed. The depth of any site fill materials at the boring locations did
not appear to be greater than a few feet. All footings for the structure should bear on
uniform/similar materials to reduce the potential for differential movement between soil types.
We estimate the long term-settlement of footing foundations designed and constructed as
outlined above would be less than ½ inch. Differential settlement can occur between the new
building and the existing Aquatics Center with the total differential settlement approaching the
anticipated total settlement of the new footings.
Seismic
The site soil conditions consist of surface to near surface decomposed granite. For those site
conditions, the 2012 International Building Codes indicates a Seismic Site Classification of C.
Floor Slab/Pavement/Flatwork Subgrades
Any existing pavements, and any vegetation and/or topsoil should be removed from beneath the
proposed floor slab, pavement or flatwork areas. After stripping and completing all cuts and
prior to placement of any fill, floor slabs, pavements or flatwork, we recommend the in-place
materials be proofrolled with heavy construction equipment to help locate any soft or loose
materials in the exposed subgrades. Particular care should be taken in the former building
footprint where backfill would be expected and to the north end of the new structure where
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minimal cuts are expected. In those areas, it may be necessary to remove and replace the backfill
materials to develop suitable support for the new floor slabs, pavements or flatwork.
After stripping and completing all cuts including removal of existing fill, and prior to placement
of floor slabs or flatwork, we recommend the top 6 inches of the exposed subgrades be scarified
and recompacted as outlined for fill placement. In areas where more than 6 inches of fill will be
placed, scarification recompaction of the decomposed granite subgrades would not be required.
We recommend fill materials required to develop the subgrades consist of approved, low-volume
change materials which are free from organic matter and debris. The site decomposed granite
could be used for fill in these areas. We recommend those fill materials be placed in loose lifts
not to exceed 9 inches thick, adjusted in moisture content and compacted to at least 95% of the
material’s maximum dry density as determined in accordance with ASTM Specification D698,
the standard Proctor procedure. The moisture content of the decomposed granite should be
adjusted to a workable moisture at the time of placement.
A modulus of subgrade reaction of 200 pci could be used for design of floor slabs supported on
decomposed granite fill or reworked subgrade materials.
Although a gravel bedding would not be required beneath the floor slabs to provide floor slab
support, a sand or gravel leveling course could be considered. In addition, an approximate vapor
barrier should be used to inhibit moisture migration through the slab; however, care would be
necessary to minimize potential for curling of the floor slab concrete.
Positive drainage should be developed away from the building and pavements to reduce potential
for wetting of the bearing soils or subgrades and/or infiltration of water into the building area.
Typically, a minimum slope away from the building of 1 inch per foot for the first 10 feet is
recommended. Flatter slopes may be used in flatwork areas.
Below Grade Walls / Retaining Walls - Lateral Earth Pressures
Coefficient values for backfill with anticipated types of soils for calculation of active, at-rest and
passive earth pressures are provided in the table below. Equivalent fluid pressure is equal to the
coefficient times the appropriate soil unit weight. As appropriate, buoyant weights and
hydrostatic pressures should be considered. Those coefficient values are based on horizontal
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backfill with backfill soils consisting of essentially granular decomposed granite materials and/or
more competent granite bedrock or imported structural fill material with friction angles of at
least 30 to 35 degrees respectively. The assumed values should be verified through laboratory
testing. For the at-rest and active earth pressures, slopes away from the structure would result in
reduced driving forces with slopes up away from the structures resulting in greater forces on the
walls. The passive resistance would be reduced with slopes away from the wall. The top 30-
inches of soil on the passive resistance side of walls could be used as a surcharge load; however,
should not be used as a part of the passive resistance value. Frictional resistance is equal to the
tangent of the friction angle times the normal force.
Table III: Lateral Earth Pressure Coefficients
Soil Type On-Site Decomposed Granite Imported Granular Structural Fill
Wet Unit Weight 125 135
Saturated Unit Weight 135 140
Friction Angle () – (assumed) 30° 35°
Active Pressure Coefficient 0.33 0.27
At-rest Pressure Coefficient 0.50 0.43
Passive Pressure Coefficient 3.0 3.70
Surcharge loads or point loads placed in the backfill can also create additional loads on below
grade walls. Those lateral pressures should be evaluated on an individual basis. The outlined
lateral earth values do not include factors of safety nor allowances for hydrostatic loads. Care
should be taken to develop appropriate drainage systems behind below grade walls to eliminate
potential for hydrostatic loads developing on the walls. Those systems would likely include
perimeter drain systems extending to sump areas or free outfall where reverse flow cannot occur
into the system. Where necessary, appropriate hydrostatic load values should be used for design.
Perimeter Drainage Systems
Groundwater and/or the presence of a water surface was encountered at various boring locations
across the building footprint at approximate depths of 11 to 17 feet below site grades.
Therefore, full depth basement construction is considered acceptable on the site provided the
lower level slab is placed approximately 3 feet above the maximum anticipated rise of
groundwater and a dual interior and exterior perimeter drainage system(s) are installed. Due to
the potential for perched water to develop on the weathered granite bedrock stratum and infiltrate
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into the basement area, consideration should be given to the installation of an exterior perimeter
drainage system around the foundation system.
Perched groundwater/surface infiltration may occur at times since the on-site materials or
foundation backfill material may be permeable while the underlying granite bedrock may be
considered as relatively impermeable and would tend to trap water. Completion of site
development, including installation of landscaping and irrigation systems, will likely lead to
perched groundwater development.
The following information should also be considered, which as previously mentioned, would be
to install an interior and exterior perimeter drainage system for the proposed building. To reduce
the potential for groundwater to enter the lower level/basement area of the structure, installation
of a dewatering system is recommended. The dewatering system should, at a minimum, include
an underslab gravel drainage layer sloped to an interior perimeter drainage system. The
following provides conceptual design recommendations for interior and exterior perimeter
drainage systems.
The underslab drainage system should consist of a properly sized perforated pipe, embedded in
free-draining gravel, placed in a trench at least 12 inches in width. The trench should be inset
from the interior edge of the nearest foundation a minimum of 12 inches. In addition, the trench
should be located such that an imaginary line extending downward at a 45-degree angle from the
foundation does not intersect the nearest edge of the trench. Gravel should extend a minimum of
3 inches beneath the bottom of the pipe. The underslab drainage system should be sloped at a
minimum 1/8 inch per foot to a suitable outlet, such as a sump and pump system.
The underslab drainage layer should consist of a minimum 6-inch thickness of free-draining
gravel meeting the specifications of ASTM C33, Size No. 57 or 67 or equivalent. Cross-
connecting drainage pipes should be provided beneath the slab at minimum 15-foot intervals, and
should discharge to the perimeter drainage system.
Sizing of drainage pipe will be dependent upon groundwater flow into the dewatering system.
Groundwater flow rates will fluctuate with permeability of the soils and/or weathered granite
bedrock to be dewatered and the depth to which groundwater may rise in the future. Pump tests
to determine groundwater flow rates are recommended in order to properly design the system.
For preliminary design purposes, the drainage pipe, sump and pump system should be sized for a
-3
projected flow of 0.5 x 10 cubic feet per second (cfs) per lineal foot of drainage pipe.
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To reduce the potential for surface water infiltration from impacting foundation bearing soils
and/or entering any planned below grade portion of the structure, installation of an exterior
perimeter drainage system is also recommended. This drainage system should be constructed
around the exterior perimeter of the lower level/below grade foundation system, and sloped at a
minimum 1/8 inch per foot to a suitable outlet, such as a sump and pump system.
The exterior drainage system should consist of a properly sized perforated pipe, embedded in
free-draining gravel, placed in a trench at least 12 inches in width. Gravel should extend a
minimum of 3 inches beneath the bottom of the pipe, and at least 2 feet above the bottom of the
foundation wall. The system should be underlain with a polyethylene moisture barrier, sealed to
the foundation walls, and extended at least to the edge of the backfill zone. The gravel should be
covered with drainage fabric prior to placement of foundation backfill.
Pavements
Subgrades for site pavements should be prepared as outlined in the section titled “Site
Preparation and General Considerations”. In addition, according to Larimer County Urban
Area Street Standards (LCUASS), a minimum 3-foot separation between bottom of pavement
section and undisturbed bedrock should be provided. However this is not necessarily a
jurisdictional project; therefore this concern may be waived at the owner’s discretion. If the
owner elects to generally comply with LCUASS; depending of final site grades, overexcavation
and replacement of decomposed granite may be required to maintain the 3-foot separation.
Backfilled materials should be prepared and placed as outlined in the section titled “Site
Preparation and General Considerations”.
In general, site pavement will be used by low volume automobiles and possibly light trucks. We
expect the site pavements will include areas designated for low volume automobile and light
truck traffic. We are using an assumed equivalent daily load axle (EDLA) rating of 10.
Proof rolling and recompacting the subgrade is recommended immediately prior to placement of
the aggregate road base section and selected pavement section. Soft or weak areas delineated by
the proof rolling operations should be undercut or stabilized in-place to achieve the appropriate
subgrade support. Based on the subsurface conditions encountered at the site, and the laboratory
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test results, it is recommended the on-site private drives and parking areas be designed using an
R-value of 25.
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) underlain by crushed aggregate base course, a full-depth HMA section,
and non-reinforced concrete pavement could be considered for the proposed on-site paved sections.
HMA pavements may show rutting and distress in areas of heavy truck traffic or in trash truck
loading and turning areas. Concrete pavements should be considered in those areas. Pavement
design methods are intended to provide structural sections with adequate thickness over a
particular subgrade such that wheel loads are reduced to a level the subgrade can support. The
support characteristics of the subgrade for pavement design do not account for shrink/swell
movements of an expansive clay subgrade or consolidation of a wetted subgrade. Thus, the
pavement may be adequate from a structural standpoint, yet still experience cracking and
deformation due to shrink/swell related movement of the subgrade. It is, therefore, important to
minimize moisture changes in the subgrade to reduce shrink/swell movements.
Recommended pavement sections are provided below in TABLE IV. The hot bituminous
pavement (HBP) could be grading SX (75) or S (75) with PG 58-28 oil. The HMA should be
designed in accordance with LCUASS design criteria. HMA should be compacted to achieve 92
to 96% of the mix’s theoretical maximum specific gravity (Rice Value). The aggregate base
should be Class 5 or Class 6 base. Portland cement concrete for pavements should be a
pavement design mix with a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4000 psi and should be
air entrained.
TABLE IV - RECOMMENDED MINIMUM PAVEMENT SECTIONS
18-kip EDLA 10 to 20
18-kip ESAL 73,000
Reliability 75%
Resilient Modulus (R-Value = 25) 5816 psi
PSI Loss 2.5
Design Structure Number 2.18 to 2.43
Composite: Option A
Hot Mix Asphalt 4" @ 0.44 = 1.76
Aggregate Base Course 6" @ 0.11 = 0.66
Structure Number (2.42)
Full-Depth HMA Section: Option B
Hot Mix Asphalt 5-1/2" @ 0.44 = 2.42
Structure Number (2.42)
PCC (Non-reinforced) – placed on a stable subgrade 5-1/2"
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The recommended pavement sections are minimums and periodic maintenance should be
expected.
Longitudinal and transverse joints should be provided as needed in concrete pavements for
expansion/contraction and isolation. The location and extent of joints should be based upon the
final pavement geometry. Sawed joints should be cut in general accordance with ACI
recommendations. All joints should be sealed to prevent entry of foreign material and dowelled
where necessary for load transfer.
Since the decomposed granite bedrock on the site has some consolidation potential, pavements
could crack in the future primarily because of the volume change of the soils when subjected to an
increase in moisture content to the subgrade. The cracking, while not desirable, does not
necessarily constitute structural failure of the pavement.
The collection and diversion of surface drainage away from paved areas is critical to the
satisfactory performance of the pavement. Drainage design should provide for the removal of
water from paved areas in order to reduce the potential for wetting of the subgrade soils. Long-
term pavement performance will be dependent upon several factors, including maintaining
subgrade moisture levels and providing for preventive maintenance. The following
recommendations should be considered the minimum:
The subgrade and the pavement surface should be adequately sloped to promote proper surface
drainage.
Install pavement drainage surrounding areas anticipated for frequent wetting (e.g. garden
centers, wash racks)
Install joint sealant and seal cracks immediately,
Seal all landscaped areas in, or adjacent to pavements to minimize or prevent moisture
migration to subgrade soils;
Placing compacted, low permeability backfill against the exterior side of curb and gutter;
and,
Placing curb, gutter, and/or sidewalk directly on approved proof rolled subgrade soils.
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Preventive maintenance should be planned and provided for through an on-going pavement
management program. Preventive maintenance activities are intended to slow the rate of pavement
deterioration, and to preserve the pavement investment. Preventive maintenance consists of both
localized maintenance (e.g. crack and joint sealing and patching) and global maintenance (e.g.
surface sealing). Preventive maintenance is usually the first priority when implementing a planned
pavement maintenance program and provides the highest return on investment for pavements.
Prior to implementing any maintenance, additional engineering observation is recommended to
determine the type and extent of preventive maintenance.
Site grading is generally accomplished early in the construction phase. However as construction
proceeds, the subgrade may be disturbed due to utility excavations, construction traffic,
desiccation, or rainfall. As a result, the pavement subgrade may not be suitable for pavement
construction and corrective action will be required. The subgrade should be carefully evaluated at
the time of pavement construction for signs of disturbance, such as but not limited to drying, or
excessive rutting. If disturbance has occurred, pavement subgrade areas should be reworked,
moisture conditioned, and properly compacted to the recommendations in this report immediately
prior to paving.
Please note that if during or after placement of the initial lift of pavement, the area is observed to
be yielding under vehicle traffic or construction equipment, it is recommended that EEC be
contacted for additional alternative methods of stabilization, or a change in the pavement section.
Water Soluble Sulfates
The water soluble sulfate (SO) testing of the on-site overburden and bedrock materials taken
4
during our subsurface exploration at varying depths are provided in the table below. Based on
the reported sulfate content test results, this report includes a recommendation for the CLASS or
TYPE of cement for use for contact in association with the on-site subsoils.
TABLE II - Water Soluble Sulfate Test Results
Soluble Sulfate Content Soluble Sulfate Content
Sample Location Description
(mg/kg)(%)
B-2 @ 4’ Decomposed Granite 360 0.04
B-5 @ 4' Decomposed Granite 260 0.03
B-11 @ 4' Decomposed Granite 290 0.03
B-13@ 2' Decomposed Granite 230 0.02
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Based on the results as presented in table above, ACI 318, Section 4.2 indicates the site
decomposed granite bedrock generally was a low risk of sulfate attack on Portland cement
concrete. Therefore Class 0 (TYPE I/II cement) could be used for concrete on and below site
grade within the overburden soils and/or bedrock. Foundation concrete should be designed in
accordance with the provisions of the ACI Design Manual, Section 318, Chapter 4. These results
are being compared to the following table.
TABLE III - Requirements to Protect Against Damage to Concrete by Sulfate Attack from External Sources of Sulfate
Water-soluble sulfate (SO4) Water-cement ratio, Cementitious material
Severity of Sulfate exposure
in dry soil, percent maximumRequirements
Class 0 0.00 to 0.10% 0.45 Class 0
Class 1 0.11 to 0.20% 0.45 Class 1
Class 2 0.21 to 2.00% 0.45 Class 2
Class 3 2.01 of greater 0.45 Class 3
GENERAL COMMENTS
The analysis and recommendations presented in this report are based upon the data obtained
from the soil borings performed at the indicated locations and from any other information
discussed in this report. This report does not reflect any variations which may occur between
borings or across the site. The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until
construction. If variations appear evident, it will be necessary to re-evaluate the
recommendations of this report.
It is recommended that the geotechnical engineer be retained to review the plans and
specifications so that comments can be made regarding the interpretation and implementation of
our geotechnical recommendations in the design and specifications. It is further recommended
that the geotechnical engineer be retained for testing and observations during earthwork and
foundation construction phases to help determine that the design requirements are fulfilled.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Estes Valley Recreation and Park District
c/o RLH Engineering, Inc. for specific application to the project discussed and has been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices. No warranty, express
or implied, is made. In the event that any changes in the nature, design or location of the project
as outlined in this report are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this
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report shall not be considered valid unless the changes are reviewed and the conclusions of this
report modified or verified in writing by the geotechnical engineer.
DRILLING AND EXPLORATION
DRILLING&SAMPLINGSYMBOLS:
SS:SplitSpoon13/8"I.D.,2"O.D.,unlessotherwisenotedPS:PistonSample
ST:ThinWalledTube2"O.D.,unlessotherwisenotedWS:WashSample
R:RingBarrelSampler2.42"I.D.,3"O.D.unlessotherwisenoted
PA:PowerAugerFT:FishTailBit
HA:HandAugerRB:RockBit
DB:DiamondBit=4",N,BBS:BulkSample
AS:AugerSamplePM:PressureMeter
HS:HollowStemAugerWB:WashBore
Standard"N"Penetration:Blowsperfootofa140poundhammerfalling30inchesona2inchO.D.splitspoon,exceptwherenoted.
WATERLEVELMEASUREMENTSYMBOLS:
WL:WaterLevelWS:WhileSampling
WCI:WetCaveinWD:WhileDrilling
DCI:DryCaveinBCR:BeforeCasingRemoval
AB:AfterBoringACR:AfterCastingRemoval
pervioussoils,theindicated
Waterlevelsindicatedontheboringlogsarethelevelsmeasuredintheboringsatthetimeindicated.In
levelsmayreflectthelocationofgroundwater.Inlowpermeabilitysoils,theaccuratedeterminationofgroundwaterlevelsisnot
possiblewithonlyshorttermobservations.
DESCRIPTIVESOILCLASSIFICATION
PHYSICALPROPERTIESOFBEDROCK
SoilClassificationisbasedontheUnifiedSoilClassification
DEGREEOFWEATHERING:
systemandtheASTMDesignationsD2488.CoarseGrained
SlightSlightdecompositionofparentmaterialon
Soilshavemovethan50%oftheirdryweightretainedona
joints.Maybecolorchange.
#200sieve;theyaredescribedas:boulders,cobbles,gravelor
ModerateSomedecompositionandcolorchange
sand.FineGrainedSoilshavelessthan50%oftheirdryweight
throughout.
retainedona#200sieve;theyaredescribedas:clays,ifthey
areplastic,andsiltsiftheyareslightlyplasticornonplastic.
HighRockhighlydecomposed,maybeextremely
Majorconstituentsmaybeaddedasmodifiersandminor
broken.
constituentsmaybeaddedaccordingtotherelative
HARDNESSANDDEGREEOFCEMENTATION:
proportionsbasedongrainsize.Inadditiontogradation,
coarsegrainedsoilsaredefinedonthebasisoftheirrelativein
LimestoneandDolomite:
placedensityandfinegrainedsoilsonthebasisoftheir
HardDifficulttoscratchwithknife.
consistency.Example:Leanclaywithsand,tracegravel,stiff
ModeratelyCanbescratchedeasilywithknife.
(CL);siltysand,tracegravel,mediumdense(SM).
HardCannotbescratchedwithfingernail.
CONSISTENCYOFFINEGRAINEDSOILS
UnconfinedCompressive
SoftCanbescratchedwithfingernail.
Strength,Qu,psfConsistency
Shale,SiltstoneandClaystone:
HardCanbescratchedeasilywithknife,cannotbe
<500VerySoft
scratchedwithfingernail.
5001,000Soft
ModeratelyCanbescratchedwithfingernail.
1,0012,000Medium
Hard
2,0014,000Stiff
4,0018,000VeryStiff
SoftCanbeeasilydentedbutnotmoldedwith
fingers.
8,00116,000VeryHard
SandstoneandConglomerate:
RELATIVEDENSITYOFCOARSEGRAINEDSOILS:
WellCapableofscratchingaknifeblade.
Cemented
NBlows/ftRelativeDensity
03VeryLoose
CementedCanbescratchedwithknife.
49Loose
PoorlyCanbebrokenaparteasilywithfingers.
1029MediumDense
Cemented
3049Dense
5080VeryDense
80+ExtremelyDense
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UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Soil Classification
Group Name
Group
Symbol
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Tests
Coarse - Grained Soils Gravels more than Clean Gravels Less EF
GW
CuWell-graded gravel
more than 50% 50% of coarse than 5% fines
EF
GP
Cu<4 and/or 1>Cc>3Poorly-graded gravel
retained on No. 200 fraction retained on
sieveNo. 4 sieve
Gravels with Fines G,H
Fines classify as ML or MHGM
Silty gravel
more than 12%
F,G,H
Fines Classify as CL or CHGC
Clayey Gravel
fines
Sands 50% or more Clean Sands Less EI
SW
CuWell-graded sand
coarse fraction than 5% fines
EI
SP
Cu<6 and/or 1>Cc>3Poorly-graded sand
passes No. 4 sieve
Sands with Fines G,H,I
Fines classify as ML or MHSM
Silty sand
more than 12%
G,H,I
Fines classify as CL or CHSC
Clayey sand
fines
Fine-Grained Soils Silts and Clays K,L,M
inorganic
PI>7 and plots on or above "A" LineCL
Lean clay
50% or more passes Liquid Limit less
K,L,M
PI<4 or plots below "A" LineML
Silt
the No. 200 sievethan 50
K,L,M,N
organic
Liquid Limit - oven dried
Organic clay
<0.75OL
K,L,M,O
Liquid Limit - not dried
Organic silt
Silts and Clays K,L,M
inorganic
PI plots on or above "A" LineCH
Fat clay
Liquid Limit 50 or
K,L,M
PI plots below "A" LineMH
Elastic Silt
more
K,L,M,P
organic
Liquid Limit - oven dried
Organic clay
<0.75OH
K,L,M,O
Liquid Limit - not dried
Organic silt
Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor
Highly organic soilsPTPeat
2
AK
(D)
E30
Based on the material passing the 3-in. (75-mm) if soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add "with sand"
Cu=D/D Cc=
6010
sieveD x Dor "with gravel", whichever is predominant.
1060
B
L
If field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or
If soil contains
both, add "with cobbles or boulders, or both" to
add "sandy" to group name.
F
group name.
M
If soil contains
If soil contains
C
G
add "gravelly" to group name.
Gravels with 5 to 12% fines required dual symbols:
If fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-
N
PI
GW-GM well graded gravel with siltCM, or SC-SM.
O
H
PI
GW-GC well-graded gravel with clay
If fines are organic, add "with organic fines" to
P
PI plots on or above "A" line.
GP-GM poorly-graded gravel with siltgroup name
Q
I
PI plots below "A" line.
GP-GC poorly-graded gravel with clay
If soil contains >15% gravel, add "with gravel" to
D
Sands with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols:group name
J
SW-SM well-graded sand with silt
If Atterberg limits plots shaded area, soil is a CL-
SW-SC well-graded sand with clayML, Silty clay
SP-SM poorly graded sand with silt
SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay
60
For Classification of fine-grained soils and
fine-grained fraction of coarse-grained
50
soils.
Equation of "A"-line
)
I
Horizontal at PI=4 to LL=25.5
40
P
(
X
then PI-0.73 (LL-20)
E
D
Equation of "U"-line
N
I
Vertical at LL=16 to PI-7,
30
Y
T
I
then PI=0.9 (LL-8)
C
I
T
S
A
L20
P
MH OR OH
10
ML OR OL
CL-ML
0
0102030405060708090100110
LIQUID LIMIT (LL)
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AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
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TYPE(FEET)(BLOWS/FT)(PSF)(%)(PCF)LLPI(%)PRESSURE% @ 500 PSF
ASPHALT - 3"_ _
1
DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
brown / rust2
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CS33290008.2120.6311221.4<500 psfNone
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SS550--4.2
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DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
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possible fill_ _
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4
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DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
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3
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1
DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
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1
DECOMPSOED GRANITE_ _
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loose, possible fill above 5 to 6'_ _
CS399000+11.0120.1<500 psfNone
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BASE - 3"1
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4
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SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATICSURFACE ELEV756324 HOURN/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION DNQUMCDD-200A-LIMITSSWELL
TYPE(FEET)(BLOWS/FT)(PSF)(%)(PCF)LLPI(%)PRESSURE% @ 500 PSF
ASPHALT - 3"_ _
1
DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
brown / grey2
_ _
3
_ _
4
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CS53760008.7118.7<500 psfNone
_ _
more competent with depth6
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7
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8
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9
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SS1050/5"--3.3
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11
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12
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13
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14
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SS1550/3"--9.3
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5'16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162032LOG OF BORING B-10APRIL 2016DATE:
SHEET 1 OF 1
RIG TYPE: CME55WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DGSTART DATE4/8/2016WHILE DRILLINGNone
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
FINISH DATE4/8/2016AFTER DRILLINGN/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATICSURFACE ELEV756224 HOURN/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION DNQUMCDD-200A-LIMITSSWELL
TYPE(FEET)(BLOWS/FT)(PSF)(%)(PCF)LLPI(%)PRESSURE% @ 500 PSF
ASPHALT_ _
1
DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
brown / grey2
_ _
CS350/7"--3.9106.8
_ _
4
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with rustSS550/4"--4.1
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6
more competent with depth_ _
7
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8
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9
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SS1050/7"40006.9
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11
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12
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13
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14
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SS1550/1"--10.5
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5'16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162032LOG OF BORING B-11 (PIEZOMETER)APRIL 2016DATE:
SHEET 1 OF 1
RIG TYPE: CME55WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DGSTART DATE4/8/2016WHILE DRILLING12'
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
FINISH DATE4/8/2016AFTER DRILLING11'
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATICSURFACE ELEV75404/15/201610.7'
SOIL DESCRIPTION DNQUMCDD-200A-LIMITSSWELL
TYPE(FEET)(BLOWS/FT)(PSF)(%)(PCF)LLPI(%)PRESSURE% @ 500 PSF
ASPHALT - 3.5"_ _
BASE - 5"1
_ _
DECOMPOSED GRANITE2
brown / grey_ _
3
_ _
4
_ _
CS550/10"50003.7139.0
_ _
6
_ _
7
_ _
8
more compentent with depth_ _
9
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SS1050/6"--6.4
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11
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12
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13
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14
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SS1550/6"--8.4
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16
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17
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18
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19
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SS20Bounce
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 20.5'21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162032LOG OF BORING B-12APRIL 2016DATE:
SHEET 1 OF 1
RIG TYPE: CME55WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DGSTART DATE4/8/2016WHILE DRILLINGNone
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
FINISH DATE4/8/2016AFTER DRILLINGN/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATICSURFACE ELEV755424 HOURN/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION DNQUMCDD-200A-LIMITSSWELL
TYPE(FEET)(BLOWS/FT)(PSF)(%)(PCF)LLPI(%)PRESSURE% @ 500 PSF
ASPHALT - 3.25"_ _
BASE - 4.75"1
_ _
DECOMPOSED GRANITE2
% @ 150 psf
brown / rust_ _
looser near surfaceCS322--6.1111.6500 psf0.5%
_ _
4
_ _
SS517--4.3
more compentent with depth_ _
6
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7
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8
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9
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SS1050/7"10006.5
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 10.5'11
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12
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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21
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23
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24
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25
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Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
ESTES PARK, COLORADO
PROJECT NO: 1162032LOG OF BORING B-13APRIL 2016DATE:
SHEET 1 OF 1
RIG TYPE: CME55WATER DEPTH
FOREMAN: DGSTART DATE4/8/2016WHILE DRILLINGNone
AUGER TYPE: 4" CFA
FINISH DATE4/8/2016AFTER DRILLINGN/A
SPT HAMMER: AUTOMATICSURFACE ELEV756024 HOURN/A
SOIL DESCRIPTION DNQUMCDD-200A-LIMITSSWELL
TYPE(FEET)(BLOWS/FT)(PSF)(%)(PCF)LLPI(%)PRESSURE% @ 500 PSF
GRAVEL - 3"_ _
1
DECOMPOSED GRANITE_ _
brown / grey2
_ _
CS350/7"20005.1125.5
_ _
4
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SS550/6"--4.8
_ _
6
_ _
7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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13
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14
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SS1550/6"--4.1
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BOTTOM OF BORING DEPTH 15.5'16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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21
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22
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23
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24
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25
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Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Brown / Rust Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 1, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 31Plasticity Index: 12% Passing #200: 21.4%
Beginning Moisture: 8.2%Dry Density: 118.1 pcfEnding Moisture: 12.6%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf% Swell @ 500:None
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Percent Movement
Water Added
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date:
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 2, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: Plasticity Index: % Passing #200:
Beginning Moisture: 9.7%Dry Density: 122.8 pcfEnding Moisture: 12.1%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf% Swell @ 500:None
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Percent Movement
Water Added
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date:
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Brown / Rust Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 4, Sample 1, Depth 4'
Liquid Limit: 33Plasticity Index: 12% Passing #200: 31.1%
Beginning Moisture: 11.2%Dry Density: 124.9 pcfEnding Moisture: 12.2%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf% Swell @ 500:None
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Percent Movement
Water Added
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date:
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 7, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: 24Plasticity Index: 7% Passing #200: 27.7%
Beginning Moisture: 11.0%Dry Density: 115.4 pcfEnding Moisture: 13.5%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf% Swell @ 500:None
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Percent Movement
Water Added
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date:
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 8, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: Plasticity Index: % Passing #200:
Beginning Moisture: 11.0%Dry Density: 118 pcfEnding Moisture: 12.2%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf% Swell @ 500:None
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Percent Movement
Water Added
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date:
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 9, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: Plasticity Index: % Passing #200:
Beginning Moisture: 8.7%Dry Density: 122.9 pcfEnding Moisture: 11.2%
Swell Pressure: <500 psf% Swell @ 500:None
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Percent Movement
Water Added
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date:
SWELL / CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS
Material Description:Brown / Rust Decomposed Granite
Sample Location:Boring 12, Sample 1, Depth 2'
Liquid Limit: Plasticity Index: % Passing #200:
Beginning Moisture: 6.1%Dry Density: 119.6 pcfEnding Moisture: 14.1%
Swell Pressure: 500 psf% Swell @ 150:0.5%
10.0
8.0
6.0
Swell
4.0
2.0
0.0
Water Added
Percent Movement
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
Consolidatio
-8.0
-10.0
0.010.1110
Load (TSF)
Project:Estes Valley Community Center
Location:Estes Park, Colorado
1162032
Project #:
April 2016
Date: