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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Seismic Consideration
GEOTEC@BCAL DISCUSSION Sc RECOMMENDATIONS
THE DESGN AND DETAILS
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Based an the field and laboratory tests performed on the encountered subsurface materials and an
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additional pertinent engineering characteristics of the subsurface materials. The laboatory-testing
assumption of bedrock depths below the boring termination depth, this site should be considwd
Project Description
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aSite Class D in accordance with the 2012/15 International Building Code.
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program also included:
an the Boring Logs. The results of the field penetration tests, strength tests, water level observations
Plans indicate that the proposed Freddy's Frozen Custard will be an approximately 3,710 square
IN PART WITHOUT ITS PRIM
WRITTEN CONSENT.
and laboratory water contents are presented on the Bonn Logs in numerical form. R
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Maximums spectral response acceleration values of Si52 and St�.0S3 are recommended
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feat building, along with a paved parking lot It is anticipated that the structure will be consmrcted as
• Classification of soils with ASTM D-2488
for seismic design.
slab.un-grade structure. he location of the soil borings in relation in the layout of the site are shown
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• Moisture content ssa with ASTM D-2216
samples of the soils encountered in the field were placed in sample jars and are now stared in am
laboratory fen further analysis if desired. Unless notified to the contrary, all samples will be disposed
an the enclosed BoringLacation Plan.
• A soil Pmetrometer was used as an aid in determinin the anen of
B But the soil.
Groundwater
of after two (2) months.
Grading plans were not available at the time of this report. It is assumed Rod finished grade will be
hun The ofthe cononsa finedcompressive strength as determined samples from the splitspron
Groundwater levels taken during and upon completion of the boring operations yielded measurements
esabtishedazor slightly above the existing ground sumacs.
sampling most be considered, remgoan izing the manner in which they wen chained since the
Soil Conditions
as shallow as two (2) feet below the ground surface. The exact location of the water table may
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L[ sampling tochou vide a resentative but somewhat disturbed soil le.
top -spoon P.� Sues pro rep ramp
he borngs men tered approximately three (3) s five (5) inches of topsoil Beneath the topsoil,
fluctuate somewhat depending upon normal seasonal variations in pen cipiation and surface anoff.
Approximate structural loads were not available a the time ofthis report. It is assumed thin structural
borings B-2, B-3, P-1, P-2, Pi P4, and P-5 encountered soft to very stiff cohesive soil fen the entire
loads for the building will be Transferred to the soils by spread footings and continuous wall footings
depth of the each boring. Beneath the topsoil, boring B-1 encountered soft to stiff cohesive soil to
The Sail Survey Hamilton County, Indiana indicates high groundwater able shallow
founded a a shallow d sable. h is assumed debt the building will be fi 1 with
depth, � possible. 8 BAY loaded,
fourteen and ono-hnf (14h) feet and tranaitioced into granular soil to a depth of sixteen (I6) feet.
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as the ground surface. Again, it should in rated that the groundwater level
coherent loads of 50 kips and wall loads obi WE Once final des' loads are available, they should be
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Elevated moishve concerns were discovered in the shallow soils across the site, with moistures
on the individual Boring Logs included fo the appendix to repent, are actuate only for the dates
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enym ted to Alt &Wire Engineering,
B gnncering, Inc. for review. After a review of this information, it will be
contents ranging between 20 and 30 percent
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m which the mmauernema were performed. The exact location of the water able should be
determined if changes to these rmxmmmdatimx; are waranted.
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anticipated to fluctuate somewhat depending upon normal seasonal variations in precipitation and
Detailed soil descriptions at each boring location have been included an the Boring Logs in the
surface rlmoff.
Former StructuresfUdlity Concerns
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Appendix of this report.
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As previously mentioned, one structure and associated gravel ce vel driveway previously ovpied the
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According to the Soil Survey of Hamilton County, Indiana published by the United Sates
site. Shallow, uncontrolled fills may be evident from activities associated with past mnstmction.
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Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, the majority of the soil covering this site is
At no time should new foundations be placed on in above abandoned utilities, old flow slabs, orZ
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classified a Boardman silty clay loam (Br) andCrosby silt learn (CrA). he Casrom SollReweace
old foundations. It is recommended that ifbackfilling is required, a representative of Alt & Wilzig
Reportfor Hamilton County, Indiana loss been included in the Appendix.
Engineering, Inc. be present to assure that proper compaction is achieved
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Foundation Recommendations
Geologic maps published by the Indiana Geological Survey indicate the bedrock at this site
Considering the encountered soil conditions atdie boring locations, the assumed loads of the structure,
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consists ofthe New Albany group, which is characterized by shale, dolomite, and sandstone ofhe
and the relative economics ofhe available foundation types, conventional spread and continuous wall
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Devonian/Mississippian age. The approximate elevation of this bedrock is about 700 feat
footings founded at a shallow depth appears represent a feasible foundation solution for this project.
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These borings typically encountered soft to medium stiff cohesive soils near the anticipated footing
depth. Net allowable bearing pressure of 1,500 pi is recommmded for dimensioning spread footings
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and continuous wall footings, respectively, provided they are founded an firm natural soil or structural
Prim to elevating the site, the existing subgade soils most be prooRolled with approved equipment
In areas where fill will be required to raise the site to proposed grade, the performance of the
CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
fill. Isolated undercuts may be necessary due to soft soils cncomtered
It is recommended that a representative of Alt all Wilzig Engineering, Inc. be present to monitor
pavements will be greatly affected by the quality of compaction achieved m the subgade soils. Thus,
the proofrolling inspection. Areas of shallow unstable materials should be anticipated inmost areas
it a recommended that all pavement was be compacted to 93 percent of the material's maximum
Site Preparation
Due in the developed history of this site, it is possible that fills may be encountered elsewhere an site,
due to the possible fill materials from prim cwwucticn.Alan, areas of shallow unstable materials
dry density as determined by ASTM D-1557.
Dot encountered in the and borings. It is recommended that a representative of Alt & Witzig
should be anticipated in most areas due to elevated moisture contents and sour shallow soils. The
Excessively organic topsoil and loose dumped fill materials will generally undergo high volume
Engineering, Inc. inspect all foundation excavations prim to the placement of concrete.
exam stabilization method used will be de endent upon the size of the area and the of
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changes that are dmtrnented tothe behavior iefpavements, flowslabs, structural fills, and foundations
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The bearing help differential
materials encountered, as well as the project schedule.
placed upon them. It is recommended that all topsoil and/w laws materials be stripped from the
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aboverecommended pressure will reduce settlements associated with
constnnction areas and wasted or stockpiled for later use.
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footings founded on soil with varying stiffness across the building pads. Using the above-
After the building area has ben raised to the proper elevation, a minimum six (6) inch layer of
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mentioned bearing pressure and recommendations, total settlements of less thou cone (1) inch and
granular material should he placed immediately beneath all floor slabs. It is recommended that the
he depth and emotional of these materials will vary awls the site. It should be noted that the wit
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differential settlements of one half / inch or less can he anticipated. m utilizing the above-
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materials within the subgade area, above footing elevation, be compacted to a minimum density
b only indicate the a d and thickness a then specific locations. Bo do mot
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mentioned net allowable pressures far dimensioning footings, it is necessary, to consider only these
of 93 % of maximum density In accordance with ASTM D-1557.
indicate variations in the thickness of this sail layer between selected locations. Thus, borings only
loads applied above the finished Flow elevation.
provide a general indication of the amount of stripping.
Pavement Recommendations
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In order to alleviate the effects of seasonal variations in moisture content on the behavior of the
The condition of the subgade a the time of earthreoving operations and the methods used by the
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footings and eliminate the effects of frost action, all foundatims should be founded a minimum of
The strength of the subgade soils at this site depends upon several variables including compaction
comactorwill influence the depth of stripping. A represmative of Alt & Wilzig Engineering, Inc. in
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three (3) feet below the final grade.
and drainage. It is, therefore, extremely important that all paved areas be designed to prevent water
the field should determine the exam depth of stripping and undercutting at the time of stripping
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from collecting or pending immediately beneath the pavement his can be accomplished by sloping
operations.
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Some modifications to the recommendations provided in this report may be necessary based an
the subgade sails and providing a minimum six (6) inch granular layer beneath the pavement which
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potential co locations w modifications s the des' Ism. The modifications mflu the
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is ouRet to drainage dishes, undCldalne, w damage structures that will remove tapped water from
It is recommended that after the above -mentioned stripping procedures have ben ommed, the
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overall cost ofthe project and construction sequencl ffcomplicatime become apparent to the design
the pavement section.
exposed subgade should be pruofioiled with approved equipment. This proofrolling will determine
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team w owner, this infomration should be provided s Alt & Wilzig Engineering, Inc. at the earliest
where areas ofsaftautomobile materials are cnmuntered Due to the elevatedmoisluw comtents across
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possible date.
For these wits to provide adequate support far pavement, it will also be necessary that the
the site, it is anticipated that the subgade soils will not favorablya
Pass proofroll inspection. R is
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canhmoving contractor follow proper site work techniques. The exposed subgade should be proof-
recommended that a representative of Alt & Wilzig Engineering, Inc. be present for this phase of this
Floor Slab Recommendations
riled with equipment approved by a representative of Alt &Wilzig Engineering, Inc. This proof-
project
SOIL
It is typically desirable in place the floor sob as aslab-on-gads supported by the wit. In the areas
rolling will assist in identifying pockets of soft unstable materials beneath exposed subgrades.
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existing subgade roils are mastered in design grade, proper control ofsubgade compaction
where the existing grade is above the final Floor elevation, the building area should be undercut
If construction takes place during the winter in early spring months large areas of unstable subgrea es
and fill, and structural fill replacement should be maintained in accordance with the Recommended
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and a granular material placed beneath the slab. In those areas where the existing grade is below
should be anticipated due to the high moisture contents across the site. Rutting and pumping of the
Specificalians for Compacted Fills land Backfdlx, presented in the Appendix of this report; thus,
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the final Flom elevation, a well -compacted structural fill will be necessary to raise the site to the
subgade should be anticipated if these wits are exposed to adverse weather conditions for an
minimizing volume changes and differential settlements which are detrimental to behavior of shallow
desired grade. All fill materials may consist of approved borrow materials if proper moisture
extendedpencd oftwel Thew was may requireunderculting and/or chemical modification (such as
foundations, floor slabs and Pevemmta.
content and commctim procedures are maintained.
Rene, slime by-product, or cement). However, it should he noted that the degree of stabilization that
may berequhed far die subgade would be dependent upon the weather conditions prior to and during
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DATE: \ 04/03/19