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Various foundation types h;totte heen considered for support (n'ilk proposed structure. 'Roo requirements muai
he met in the design of finundations, first, the applied bearing stress must bc less than the ultimate bearing
capacity (.4.`foundation soils to maintain stability, Second, total and differential settlement must nut ar;
aillOtint that will produce en adverse behavior of the superstructure. Allowable settlement l,s usualf,„ estceeded
before bearing capacity considerations become important: thus, allowable bearing pressure is normally
controlled by settlement considerations.
Considering subsurface conditions and the proposed construction, it is recommended that the structure be
founded upon conventional spread footings and continuous wall footings. "fotal settlements should not
exceed I inch if the following design and construction recommendations are observed,
Foundation Design Recommendations
Based on data obtained from the site and test results from various laboratory tests performed. MIT
recommends following guidelines for the net allowable soils bearing capacity:
Soil Bearing Capacity
Footings must bear on competent, undisturbed,
2,000 lbstift
native cemented sandy silt soils or compacted
Not Required for
structural fill. Existing lean clay soils and fill
Native Soil A 1/3 increase is allowable II
materials must be completely removed from
for short-term loading,
below foundation elements.1 Excavation depths . • -
95% for Structural Fill which is defined btm seismic
ranging from 2.6 to 2.7 feet bgs should be
events or designed wind
anticipated io expose proper bearing soils.-
speeds.
•it will he required for NITI personnel to verify the bearit&soil suitability for each structure at the time el construction.
Depending on the time of yea; construction takes place, the suhgrade soils may_be unstable beeau,,e of hill rnoistur,
contents. If unstable conditions are encountered, over-excavaticm and replacement \Oft ttranular structural till andlor
use of geotextile.,,,. may be required
The following sliding frictional coefficient values should be used: I) 0.35 for footings bearing on native
sandy silt (NIL) sediments and 2) 0.45 for footings bearing on granular structural fill. A passive lateral earth
pressure of 335 pounds per square foot (nsf) should be used for sandy silt tN4L) soils. For compacted sandy
gravel fill, a passive lateral earth pressure of 496 psf should be used,
Footings should he proportioned to meet either the stated soil bearing capacity Or the 2012 I HI' minitriom
requirements. 'fatal settlement should be limited to .approximately 1 Mull., and differential soden-teal shot Ii
be limited to approximtnely incl•:, Objectionable soil types encountered at Mc bottom cii‘
es:cat:J.:Mons shoilld h' removed and 1'01)1:Iced kith Shut htnal co ;tvel loos,' tII' S411) It t(
in the hi'time sul'igvacle will itectuire rreencxcevation and backbiting a Atli sinictitral oh I
ihe thtforciiinl movement that mJ\, occur hocatie of vaniat.oieiii lefvii ' -sik ra,
end s,cristi'inal moisture contem, 1\411 rectumnen& continuous loin ' . hiHithin=„
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to make them as es possible. Feia trost protection. the hottont Of external footings heuld be
finished
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Slab-oni-Grade
A thin veneer oil uncontrolled fill. xyllich contained sonic construction debris.. :,,,vas kid} IA-2Si
10CatienS. MII recommends that these till soils be excavated to a sulficiera ds:12th to expose cen:wetene
native soils. NiT1 personnel mu5t he present during excavation to identifyThese materials.
Native clay soils are moderately plastic and will be susceptible to shrinklswell movements associated with
moisture changes. Areas of the site within the proposed structures should he excavated to sufficient depths to
expose lean clay. The clay soils should be scarified to a depth of 6 inches and re-compacted between 92
percent and 98 percent of the maximum density as determined by ASTM 1)698. The moisture content should
range from 1 to 4 percentage points above optimum. Structural fill should be placed as soon as possible after
re-compaction of clay soils in order to limit moisture loss within the upper clays. Ground surfaces sliould be
sloped away from structures at a minimum of 5 percent for a distance of 10 feet to provide positive drainage
of surface water away from buildings. Grading must be provided and maintained following construction..
Organic, loose, or obviously compressive materials must be removed prior to placement of concrete floors or
floor-supporting fill. In addition, the remaining subgrade should be treated in accordance will, .ilidelines
presented in the Earthwork sectioll, Areas of excessive yielding should be excavated and hack filled with
structural till. Fill used to increase the elevation of the floor slab should meet requirements detailed in the
Structural Fill seetion. hill materials must he compacted to a minimum 95 percent of maximum denSity tt,;
determined by ASINT D1557.
A frec-draining.. granular Mal (drainage fill course) should be provided below slabs-on-grade. This should ac
a minimum of 4 inches in thickness and properly compacted. 'The mat should consist of a void and gravel
mixture, complyini2, with Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPW( ) specifications for
(Type 1) crushed aggregate. A moisture-retarder should be placed beneath flour slabs to minimize potential
ground moisture effects on moisture-sensitive floor coverings. The moisture-retarder should be at least 15nil
in thickness and have a permeanee of less than 0.01 US perms as determined by ASTM [96. Placement t+1
the moisture-retarder will require special consideration with regard to effects on the slab-on-grade and should
adhere io recommendations outlined in the ACI 302.1R and ASTM F1745 publications. Hie giant:hi alMl
should be compacted to no less than 95 percent of maximum density' as determined by ASRID1557. Upon
request. ATI] can provide further consultation regarding installation.
Recommended Pavement Sections
has made assumptions fur traffic loading variables based on die character of the proposed construi.miiii.
lite client shall review and understand these assumptions to make sure they reflect intended usemil loti(itart
of piin.iements both no‘ii.i and in the future. Rased on experience with soils in the l'etiOn. a snhgrailc elitorris
Pcaring Ratio ( UR) value oi 3 nit, hecn ,issuniec1 for netr-:.-airlace lean clay soils on site h lerlicieine
rri:nnntnil thiCkneSS rclu1yofl1it for assured I)cpending on conditions,
seel prepara;ion. rriT: h required to support eni-artidion equipineni. I me:.Zi„ haVt2
SOP Stibgratic Soils ,aihsection.
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Flexible Pavement Sections
The American Association of State illighway• and Transportation Officials (A,ASI-ITt..)) des:go method ft
been used to calculate the following pavement sections, Calculation sheets provided in the Appendix
indicate the soils constant, traffic loadiiig. trail-fie projections. and material constants tISeti 0: (-At-Hiatt' i.fir
\C111. ii SeeriOUS. rym recommends that materials used ID the construction ot asphaltic concrete pavements,
rneet requirements of the ISPWC Standard Specification for Highway Construction, Cow-arm:tit)a of frit:
pavement section should be in accordance with these specifications and should adhere to guideline
recommended in the section on Construction Considerations.
AASHTO Flexible Pavement S ecifications
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Asphaltic Concrete 25 Inches 3.0 Inches
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Crushed Aggregate Base 4.0 Inches 6.0 Inches
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b Structural
- Subbase12.0 Inches 14.0 Inches
Compacted Subgrade 95% of ASTM D608 95% of AS-1'Ni D698
• in will he required frit Mlli_personnel Luvei sutigrade competency at the time()I-construction.
Asphaltic Concrete: Asphalt mix design shall meet the requirements of ISPWC. Section 810 Class III plant mix.
Materials shall be placed in accordance with 1SPWC Standard Specifications for lirzhwati,
Construction.
Aggregate Base: Material complying with 1SPWC Standards tar Crushed Aggregate Materials.
Structural Subban' Material should comply with the requirements detailed in the Structural Fill section of this
report: except that the maximum material diameter is no more than -It the component
thickness.
Common Pavement Section Construction Issues
[he suhgrade upon which above pavement sections are to be constructed must he properl:y stripped,
Mspected, and proof-rolled. Proof rolling or suhgrade soils should he accomplished using a heavy rulther-
tired fully loaded, tandem-axle dump truck or equivalent Verification of subgrade competence by Mt
personnel at the time of construction is required. bill materials on the site must demonstrate the indicated
compaction prior to placing material in support of the pavement section. Mill anticipates that pavornent areas
will be subjected to nioderate traffic. Dependent upon the time of year construction takes place, shallow
native lean clay soils may tend to pump and rut during compaction. Clay and silt soils near and above
eptiniwn moisture contents may tend to pump. Pumping or soft areas must be removed and replaced \vith
structural fill.
IIll material ',And aggregates in tiuntiott of the pavement section must h compacted to no less than 95 tticiotnit
oF the maximum (het: deniity as dem-Intact' ASTM 1)698 for flexible pnrelachts 'sit
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rigid paycotcuN It c material placed as a paventent section component cannot be tested by useal elsnrita ih
iesting methods, then compaction of that material must be approved by observed ppm rolling, Minor
(leilecsions l'rem priiof rolling for flexible pavements are rillotkdble. lfteflectiole, from proof tollhT :•L!id.
nat event ,tupport courses, should mum be JetsTint*.