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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTract Map 9833 Lot 30 Rough Grading (Mar.13,2003) >T.~{E. Soils e@., Inc.. . \i2. qa~ LOT .30 , ' , ~hol1q: (909) 6i8-9669 . f1\;X:(909) i678C9769 3] 70$ Celltral Street, Suite A 0 Wildol1lar, CA 92595 E-mail: thesoilsco@aol.colII RECEIVED MAR 1 4 Z003 CITY OF TEMECULA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT March 13,2003 Mr. Ray Iskander 32507 Corte Zar\Jgozo Temecula, California, 92592 SUBJECT: RE~O~TOF ROUGH GRADING PropOsed Single-Family Residence Lot 30, Tract 9833, JededialJ Srnith Road Temec11la, Riverside County, California Work Order No. 548301.22 : Dear Mr. Iskander: INTRODUCTION IIn accordance with YOll1" a~thorization, T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. has prepared this Report of I Ro~'gh Grading presenting the results of om observation and testing dming ro~gh grading at the i s~bject site. Alt compaction test results are incl~ded in this report in Appendix B, Table I. The !proposed single-family! residence was graded in accordance with the reqillrements of the City of ITemec~la and the 1997, Uniform Bwlding Code (UBC). i A 30-scale as-b~ilt grading plan, provided to ~ by you, was ~tilized to plot the location of all field ;den$ity tests cond~cted during the ro~ grading operations. A copy of the 30-scale, as-bwlt, !grading plan "Index Sheet 03005" was ~tilized as a base map for om Density Test Location Map, ! Plate 1. Edmondson Cpnstruction performed the grading operations. iACCOMPANYING ~S AND APPENDICES !Figure 1 - Location Map, (2000 scale) !Plate 1 - Density Test Ipcation Map, (30-Scale) i Appendix A - Laboratory Re,suits iAppendix B - Results of Compaction Tests iT.H.E. Soils Co.. Inc. W.O. 548301.22 \ ---...'-- .'{:,_-:". _...J....,..-..-.._.--:::.~~:"~ .=". .... :'\t ~, . . Mr. Ray Iskander March 13, 2003 Page 2 Proposed Development , The proposed development calls for the construction of a single-family residence with associated , driveway and landscape areas. It is om understanding the proposed residence will consist of a , concrete sla~n~grade, wood-framed, stucco-sided structme with conventional footings. : Site Description The s~bject site is an irregular shaped parcel. The s~bject site is located along the north side of ,JededialJ Smith Road, west of Margarita, in the Temecula area of so~thwest Riverside County, I Oalifornia The site is bordered on the north, east, and west by large parcel residential ,developments. The geographical relationships of the site and smrounding area are shown on om : Site Location Map, Figure 1. Topographically, the ~bject site is dominated by a northeast trending ridge separated by moderately I incised drainage swales. Natmal gradients on the slopes vary from IO to 38%. Drainage on-site is i accomplished by sheet flow generally to the east toward existing natural drainage charmel. Prior to I grading, vegetation on the s~bject site consisted of a low growth of armnal weeds and grasses on the I lower elevations of the s~bject site, and a moderate growth of chaparral on the ridges. KEYWAY EXCAVATION AND RECOMPACTION OBSERVATIONS & TESTING I Prior to ro~ grading, the areas to be graded were cleared of vegetation, which was removed from I the ~bject site. Ro~gh grading operations consisted of the excavation of keyways along the toe of . all fill slopes. The keyways for the driveway and home area were founded a minim~ 3-ft. below : the existing ground smface and a minim~ of2-ft. into dense unweathered sedimentary bedrock , units. Each keyway was tilted at a minim~ inclination of 2% into the existing hillside. The ,exposed earth materials within each keyway were scarified a minim~ of l2-inches below the ; exposed smface, moistme conditioned to near optim~ moi~, and recompacted to 90% of the ,dry density, as determined by ASTM 1557. : Benching was maintained into medi~ dense to dense sedimentary bedrock that was free of pores ~ & fme roots doong grading operations. All topsoiVcoll~vial soils were removed dOOilg benching . operations and were ~tilized as fill materials. The materials ~ed for fill consisted of on-site dark . brown silty sands (Unified Soil Classification-SM) derived from the on-site topsoiIlcoll~vial and ,sedimentary bedrock units. Fill placement and compaction was achieved ~tilizing a Caterpillar D-8 . bulldozer at the 'proposed home pad and associated driveway areas. Moisture conditioning was accomplished ~tilizing a water truck. The fill was placed in 6 to 8-inch thick lifts and moistme conditioned, as needed, to bring the material to near optim~ moisture content, and was then :T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. W.O. 548301.22 Z- ...; .... T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. 11hunc: (909) 678-9669 FAX: '(909) 678-9769 .1 170.:; Central Street, Suite A . Wildolllar, CA 92595 ADAPTED FROM THE 1997. USGS, 7.5 MINUTE. PACHANGA. QUADRANGLE MAP o 1000 1000 SCALE: FT. SITE LOCA TION MAP w.o. # 548301.22 MAR. 2003 Figure: 1 Date: 3000 4000 .3> . . Mr. Ray Iskander March 13, 2003 Page 3 properly compacted by wheel rolling with the water truck. A minim~ degree of compaction of 90% was reqillred, as determined by ASTM 1557. TESTING PROCEDURES Field Density Testing Field density testing was performed in accordance with ASTM Test Method D2922 (n~clear ga~ge). Areas failing to meet the rninim~ compaction req~irements were reworked and retested until the specified degree of compaction was achieved. The elevations and the results of the field density tests are presented in Appendix B, Results of Compaction Tests, Table I. The approximate locations of the tests are shown on the Density Test Location Map, Plate 1. Maxim~ Density Determinations Maxim~ Density/Optim~ Moistme determinations were performed in the laboratory on representative samples of the on-site soils ~ed in the fill operations. The tests were performed in accordance with ASTM 01557, Test Method A. The test results, which were ~tilized in determining the degree of compaction achieved dming fill placement, are presented in Appendix A, Table I. Expansion Index Testing Expansion index testing was performed on a representative sample of the ~pper 3-ft of earth materials exposed at the pad smace. Test results yielded an expansion index of 19, which indicates that the on-site soils exhibit very low expansion potential (0-20). Test results are presented in Appendix A, Table II. Soluble S~lfate Content A representative sample of the ~pper 3- ft. of the earth materials exposed on the pad smface has been obtained tor testing. It is anticipated that, from a corrosivity standpoint, Type II Portland Cement can be ~ed for construction. However, d~e to the time constraints of this report, the res~lts of the sol~ble s~lfate content analysis will be iss~ed as an addend~ to this report. E.S. Babcock & Sons, Inc. laboratories of Riverside, California will be performing the laboratory testing. T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. W.O. 548301.22 " ~m :;IN 6 (Jl rr:3\ o \!!!J , 0 -00 )> O@ [Tl I ~.-~~----- ~V, .......IN tOm ..J:> '-' /,./' ,r)> 0-0 0-0 ;:;:JJ _0 OX) . " ,,/ ,_' . . z ~ I" --............./' ~~_.O;:;L- ,........ //"'" . ___'.. .. 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LN CO ~ @ ::::m .j:>N to.p.. o 9/ ""& IL ::::~ ~ m .p...p.. .p..o CO -..J to N 0 o ::::m .p..w m (Jl o / ..-> vi J? -'~m :;N -..JO lfi o ::::m lN~ -..J to o =::rn .p..Q; -~ IN o It @ :e 0 ~ 0 -I . €I m l!: 10 m m "" 0 ~ "II ~ C :>l !; ~8 0 )( ... ~ '" )> r-Cl=: - N ~ffiom~ :-l .. 0-100 ill g ;o21~C/l::! !"l <,:_0;;:0 00 ~ c m)>."QZ 0 i 0 !i ;o:I:-Ir--I ~ z [!I !:!!C/l~~Cl 0 ol!: ." Ii ." ~ m::jo)>-I 0 8 0:I:-Il!:5 ~ ii: .. g~~~~ ~ . "II '" ~~~~g ~ '" ... -! 2 ~ o ..._Z )> ~l!: r'l -! r- z~ m "II :;; 0 III -! S o m ;0 m Z I~ :; . - .-i. DZ~ 3D-SCALE .~ . . Mr. Ray Iskander March 13,2003 Page 4 Slope Construction em and fill slopes constructed at a 2: I (horizontal:vertical) slope to a maxinJum height of 30-ft are anticipated to be both smficially and grossly stable. Fill and c~t slopes located on the s~bject site were constructed at a 2: I (horizontal: vertical) slope ratio to a maxinJum height of approximately 12-ft. and 30-ft., respectively. Fill slopes were constructed to approxinJate finish grade elevations and were then s~bsequentIy track walked with the dozer to achieve the reqWred +90% relative compaction. <J:~t-to-Fill Transition 1be cm-to-fiIl transition was located inside the proposed ho~ footprint, as staked and represented by the contractor. Therefore, the entire bwlding pad was overexcavated a minimum of 3-ft below the finish grade elevation and 5-ft beyond the bwlding footprint, as represented by the grading contractor. In addition, if the ho~e footprint is altered or relocated, T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. should review the proposed location and additional recommendations will be made at that tinJe. Seismic Parameters Soil liq~efaction is the loss of soil strength d~e to increased pore water pressures ca~ by a significant ground shaking (seismic) event. Liq~efaction typically consists of the re-arrangement of the soil particles into a denser condition re~lting, in this case, in localized areas of settlement, sand boils, and flow. failures. Areas underlain by loose to medium dense cohesionIess soils, where groundwater is within 30 to 40 feet of the ~ace, are particularly s~ceptible when ~bject to ground accelerations s~ch as those d~e to earthqwke motion. The liq~efaction potential is generally considered greatest in satmated, loose, poorly graded fme sands with a mean grain size (050) in the range of 0.075 to 0.2mm. Procedures o~tIined in two p~blications, 1) The Gwdelines for Evalootion and Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in California, Special Publication 117: Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology (1997); and 2) Recommendations for Implementation of DMG Special P~blication 117: Gilldelines of Analyzing and Mitigation, Liquefaction Hazards in California: So~ern California Earthqwke Center University of So~ern California (1997), provide for a "screening study" in lie~ of a complete liq~efaction analysis. It is om opinion that, d~e to the dense sedimentary bedrock underlying the s~bject site and the depth to groundwater of at least 100-ft (Rancho California Water District, 1984), liq~efaction and other shallow groundwater related hazards are not anticipated, and further analysis appears to be unwarranted at this time. Based on the above information, the liq~efaction potential is anticipated to be negligible. T.H.E. Soils Co.. Inc. W.O. 548301.22 ~ ~. . . Mr; Ray lskander March 13,2003 Page 5 Ground ruptme dming a seismic event normally OCCillS along pre-existing faults. D~e to the absence of known faults (Kennedy, 1977) within the site bounds, breaking of the ground dming a seismic event is ~nIikely. Any proposed structmes will be founded in medi~ dense to dense compacted fill overlying dense sedimentary bedrock. The settlement potential, under seismic loading conditions for these on-site materials, in om opinion, is low. 1be site is located in a region of generally high seismicity, as is all of so~thern California. Doong its design life, the site is expected to experience strong ground motions from earthqwkes on regional and/or local ca~tive faults. The northeast corner, approximately l45-ft, of the s~bject site is located within a State of California Fault R~pture Hazard Zone established for the Elsinore Fault zone (Hart, 2000). The closest known active fault is the Elsinore Fault Zone (Temec~la Branch) located. approximately 1,200 feet so~thwest of the s~bject site. 1997 UBC Seismic Factors specific to the s~bject site are as follows: The site is located within 2.0-kilometers of the Elsinore fault (Temec~la) zone (leBO, 1998). The Elsinore fault (Temecula) is reported as a Type B fault (lCBO, 1998; and 1997 UBC Table 16-U) in the vicinity of the s~bject site. The site is within Seismic Zone 4 (1997 UBC Figure 16-2, Table 16-1). The soil profile for the site is Sc (1997 UBC Table 16-1). The near somce acceleration (Na) and velocity (Nv) with respect to the s~bject site are 1.3 and 1.6, respectively (1997 UBC Tables l6-S and 16-T). The site seismic coefficients of acceleration (Ca) and velocity (Cv) are 0.40Na and O.56Nv, respectively (1997 UBC Tables 16-Q and 16-R). Based on the above val~es, the coefficient of acceleration (Ca) is 0.52 and a coefficient of velocity (Cv) is 0.90 for the s~bject site. T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. W.O. 548301.22 "\ ~- . . . Mr. Ray Iskander March 13, 2003 Page 6 RECOMMENDATIONS Foundation Design It is anticipated that the foundation elements should be founded entirely in compacted fill materials. T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. should perform a footing inspection, prior to placement of reinforcement, to ins~ the proposed footing excavations are in conformance with the job specifications. The strucMal engineer sho~ld design all footings and concrete slabs in accordance with the allowable foundation pressmes and lateral bearing pressmes presented for Class 3 soils on Table IS-I-A of the 1997 Uniform B~ilding Code (UBC). The allowable foundation and lateral pressmes shall not exceed the values set forth in Table IS-I-A for Class 3 soils unless data to s~bstantiate the use of higher val~es are s~bmitted. Where the site is prepared as recommended, the proposed structmes may bear on contin~o~ and isolated footings. The footings should have a mininmm width of 12-inches, and be placed at least 12-inches below the lowest final adjacent grade for one-story ho~es, with a minim~ width of 12- inches, and be placed at least 18-inches below the lowest final adjacent grade for two-story ho~s. Footings may be designed for a maxim~ safe soil bearing press~ for Class 3 soils as per Table IS-I-A of the 1997 UBC for dead pl~ live loads. Concrete slabs, in moistme sensitive areas, should be underlain with a vapor barrier consisting of a minim~ of six mil polyvinyl chloride membrane with all laps sealed. A 2-inch layer of clean sand should be placed above the moistme barrier. The 2-inches of clean sand is recommended to protect the visq~een moistme barrier and aid in the c~ng of the concrete. The structural engineer should design footings in accordance with the anticipated loads, the soil , pammeters given in this report, and the existing soil conditions. Footings sho~ld be set back from the top of all c~t or fill slopes a horizontal distance eq~ to at least Y, the vertical slope height with a minim~ setback of at least 5- ft. Total settlements under static loads of footings s~pported on in-place bedrock materials and sized for the allowable bearing pressmes are not expected to exceed abo~t 1/2 to 3/4 of I inch. Differential settlements under dynamic loads of footings s~pported on properly compacted fill materials and sized for the allowable bearing press~res are not expected to exceed 1/4-inches for a span of 40-ft. These settlements are expected to occm primarily d~ng construction. Soil , engineering paranJeters for imported soil may vary. T.H. E. Soils Co.. Inc. W.O. 548301.22 9> , . . . Mr. Ray Iskander March 13, 2003 Page 7 Surface Drainage Smface drainage should be directed away from foundations of bwldings or appooenant structmes. All drainage should be directed toward streets or approved permanent drainage devices. Where landscaping and planters are proposed adjacent to foundations, s~bsmface drains should be provided to prevent ponding or saturation of foundations by landscape water. Construction Monitoring 0bservation and testing, by T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. is essential to verify compliance with recommendations and to confirm that the geotechnical conditions encountered are consistent with the recommendations of this report. T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. should cond~ct construction monitoring following excavation of footings for foundations; d~ring any additional fill placement; and during ~tility trench backfill operations. LIMITATIONS This report is iss~ed with the understanding that it is the responsibility of the owner, or his representative, to ens~ that the information and recommendations contained herein are bro~ght to the attention of the project architect and engineer. The project architect or engineer should incorporate s~ch information and recommendations into the plans, and take the necessary steps to see that the contractor and s~bcontractors carry o~t ~ch recommendations in the field. This firm does 'not practice or consult in the field of safety engineering. We do not direct the contractor's operations, and we cannot be responsible for other than om own personnel on the site. Therefore, the safety of others is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor should notify the owner if he considers any of the recommended actions presented herein to be unsafe. This firm did not provide any s~eying services at the ~bject site and does not represent that the bwlding locations, conto~, elevations, or slopes are acc~tely depicted on the plans. The findings of this report are valid as of the report date. However, changes in the conditions of a property can occm with the passage of time, whether they be due to natural processes or the works of man on this or adjacent properties. In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate standards may occm, whether they result from legislation or the broadening of knowledge. Accordingly, the findings of this report may be invalidated wholly or partially by changes o~tside om control. Therefore, this report is s~bject to review and revision as changed conditions are identified. T.H.E. Soils Co.. Inc. W.O. 548301.22 ct.. . . Mr. Ray Iskander March 13, 2003 Page 8 SUMMARY O~r description .of ro~gh grading operations, as well as observations and testing services, are limited to those precise grading operations performed between February 13, and March I I, 2003. The concl~ions and recommendations contained herein have been based ~pon om observation and testing, as noted. It is om opinion the work performed in the areas denoted has been accomplished in accordance with the job specifications and the reqillrements of the regulating agencies. No concl~ions or warranties are made for the areas not tested or observed. This report is based on information obtained dming ro~gl1 grading. No warranty as to the c=nt conditions can be made. This report should be considered s~bject to review by the controlling authorities. This opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If yo~ have any q~estions, please call. Very truly yo~, T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. P~~V JRHlITR/JPF:jek '.H.E. Soils Co.. Inc. W.O. 548301.22 \t> . T.H.E. Soils Co.. Inc. APPENDIX A Laboratory Test Res~lts . ,9 W.O. 548301.22 \\ . . , TABLE I Maximum Density/Optim~m Moismre % Description LbslFf Moismre 1 Lt. Brown Silty Sand 126.1 11.8 2 Grayish Lt. Brown Sandy Silt 105.9 15.6 3 Brown Clayey Silty Sand 116.6 15.3 4 Clayey Silty Sand w/Rocks 125.7 10.0 TABLE II EXPANSION INDEX TEST LOCATION EXPANSION INDEX EXPANSION POTENTIAL Pad SlIIface 0 to 3-ft 19 Very Low T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. W.O. 548301.22 . T.H.E. Soils Co., Inc. APPENDIX B Results of Compaction Tests . W.O. 548301.22 \2.. . . TABLE I RESULTS OF COMPACTION Job No.:548301.22 Iskander Residence Lot 30 of Tract 9833 DATE:3/12/03 Test Test Elev/ Moistme Unit Dry ReI. Soil Location ,No. Date Depth Content Density Compo Type (ft.) (%) (PCF) (%) I 1 2/20/03 1113.0 9.8 110.2 87N-NO 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 2 2/20/03 1115.0 12.2 11 1.8 89N-NO I SEE PLATE I OF 1 3 2/20/03 1121.0 12.6 113.8 90N-NO 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 4 2/21/03 1115.0 9.9 113.1 90N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF I 5 2/21/03 1117.0 11.3 117.6 93N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 6 2/21/03 1119.0 10.9 115.7 92N I SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 7 2/21/03 1123.0 9.9 113.4 90N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 8 2/21/03 1122.0 12.1 116.9 93N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 9 2/21/03 1124.0 9.7 117.7 93N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF I 10 2/21/03 1126.0 9.5 112.9 90N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 11 3/3/03 1128.0 10.0 115.3 91N I SEE PLATE 1 OF I 12 3/3/03 1130.0 10.3 116.0 92N 1 SEE PLATE I OF I 13 3/4/03 1132.0 11.9 114.9 91N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 14 3/4/03 1134.0 16.7 103.9 98N 2 SEE PLATE 1 OF I 15 3/4/03 1136.0 10.9 114.9 91N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 16 3/4/03 1138.0 15.1 102.7 97N 2 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 17 3/4/03 1140.0 12.5 116.0 92N I SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 18 3/4/03 1142.0 9.5 118.9 94N I SEE PLATE I OF 1 19 3/4/03 1144.0 14.7 110.4 95N 3 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 20 3/4/03 1146.0 10.0 114.0 90N I SEE PLATE I OF 1 21 3/5/03 1124.0 10.1 113.1 90N I SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 22 3/5/03 1134.0 9.6 113.6 90N I SEE PLATE I OF 1 23 3/5/03 1138.0 9.5 113.5 90N 1 SEE PLATE I OF I 24 3/5/03 FO 16.9 112.7 97N 3 SEE PLATE I OF I 25 3/5/03 1148.0 16.2 11 1.9 96N 3 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 26 3/5/03 1149.0 IO.9 116.7 93N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 27 3/5/03 FO 9.8 123.5 98N 1 SEE PLATE I OF 1 28 3/1 1/03 1147.0 10.5 121.2 96N I SEE PLATE I OF I 29 3/1 1/03 FO 9.1 116.5 92N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF I 30 3/1 1/03 FO 9.9 117.0 93N 1 SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 31 3/11/03 FO 10.1 113.4 90N 1 SEE PLATE I OF 1 32 3/1 1/03 FO 10.5 113.9 90N I SEE PLATE 1 OF 1 SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS SC.Sand Cone ASTM 01556-64; DC-Drive Cylinder ASTM 02937-71; N-Nuclear ASTM D3017-93. and 02922-91; NO-Nalural Oround + 4- 850/0= Passing Test; ...Test Failed, See Retest \u ".. .. . . TABLE I RESULTS OF COMPACTION Job No.:548301.22 Iskander Residence Lot 30 of Tract 9833 DATE:3/I2/03 Test Test Elev/ Moistme Unit Dry ReI. Soil Location No. Date Depth Content Density Compo Type (ft.) (%) (PCF) (%) I 33 3/11/03 FG 10.9 114.5 91N 1 SEE PLATE I OF I SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS SC-Sand Cone ASTM DI556-64; DC-Drivc Cylinder ASTM D2937-71; N-Nuclear ASTM D3017-93, and D2922-9I; NG-Natural Ground + 850/0=1' Passing Test; **-Tcst Failed, See Retest '1\