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Geotechnical Investigation Report
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CLIENT: North Fork Builders
Attn: Jon Evans
1045 Reeves Road E. Unit A
Bozeman, Montana
59718
Project: Lot 4A – Plat J-33-C
Gallatin Park Subdivision
Bozeman, Montana
CR Project No.: 019119CR
Date: November 04th, 2019
Executive Summary
Castle Rock Geotechnical has completed this geotechnical engineering report for the above referenced project. Lot 4A is located approximately 725 feet west of the intersection of
Manley Road and Gallatin Park Drive. The lot is on the north side of the road. The work was
completed for the Client as discussed in a site meeting on October 25, 2019. The
geotechnical information provided for an addition to be constructed onto the existing
building recommendations is:
• Soil Condition
• Geo-Hazard Considerations
• Groundwater Condition
• Earthwork, Foundation Recommendations
• Excavated Bore Observations
Geotechnical recommendations made within are based upon (3) excavated bores,
laboratory-field test results, research, and experience with similar projects. Knowledge of
subsurface soils and conditions are limited to the depth of the excavated bores. The bores
were excavated down to where groundwater was encountered.
• It is concluded that the native sandy aggregate with an occasional boulder at footing grade is suitable for building bearing footing loads following the construction
recommendations within the report. If maximum vertical wall and column loads
exceed what is assumed please contact our office for additional subgrade
improvement recommendations.
• Geotechnical recommendations are for subgrade improvements of the Type VB
commercial structure with traditional concrete foundations with continuous footing,
stem wall, and slab on grade. The improvements will consist of excavation down to
proposed footing grade, verifying subsurface soils, properly preparing the newly
exposed ground.
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• All parking lots and drives are to strip the topsoil and loam down to native gravels.
Engineered fill or road mix to be properly placed up to parking lot proposed base
grade.
• If ground conditions are found by the Engineer to not be suitable for the
recommendations given within due to some unforeseeable condition, once the site is
unearthed additional ground improvements may be required.
• Construction activities cannot decrease the stability of the soils at the proposed
construction grade.
• The Geotechnical Engineer is to verify that the recommendations given within are suitable at the time of development.
• All work not observed by the Engineer is inherited by the Contractor.
• This Geotechnical Report is to be used by the Client to make educated decisions regarding the development of the site.
Castle Rock Geotechnical Engineering is a member of the Geoprofessional Business
Association (GBA). Thank you for using Castle Rock Geotechnical Engineering.
Sincerely,
Andrew Pilskalns, PE
Geotechnical Engineer
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Introduction
The work as Castle Rock Geotechnical Engineering (CRGE) understands it is to perform a
subsurface, excavated bore geotechnical investigation for the above referenced site at the
request of the Client. The recommendations are based on information gained from a site
investigation where 3 bores were excavated, laboratory test results obtained, and field
observations made. The geotechnical investigation has been performed for the three
commercial structures proposed for the site. The existing grounds are near level; grounds
sloped from 0% to 3% are termed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Service (DNRC) as ‘near level’.
The Legal description is Lot 4A, Northeast ¼ of Southeast ¼, of Section 36, Township 01
South, Range 05 East.
Information Shared within this report:
Subsurface soils and their condition
Groundwater and moisture conditions
Geo-related hazards consideration
Earthwork considerations
Subgrade improvement
Seismic classification
Ground conditions described should be verified by the Geo-engineer during construction.
The Client is responsible for all work and surfaces not observed and verified by the Engineer
that prepared this report. Based on the information obtained from the Client it is estimated
that the sum of the area of the three buildings’ footprint is approximately 10,000 sqft. If
construction assumed is different than planned please contact our office to review and
revise the report and recommendations as deemed necessary.
Field Observations, Research
Andrew Pilskalns P.E. was on site on Monday November 01st, 2019 at 10:00am to direct the
excavation and sampling of excavated bore holes at the above referenced site. The purpose
of the bore hole investigation is to determine subsurface conditions. Bore 1 is located near
the center of proposed Building C. Bore 2 is excavated near the north end of Building A and
Bore C is excavated at approximately the south end of Building B. Figure 1, Bore Map,
shows the approximate location of the three bores as related to the proposed buildings.
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Excavate Bore Profile
The subsurface profile of all three excavated bores was similar; therefore one description
will be given. The surface consists of native grasses and a thin topsoil horizon consisting of
brown loam.
Figure 1 – Bore Map
The topsoil and organics are underlain by a thin layer of brown clay loam, USCS soil
classification symbol CL. The clay loam is underlain by native alluvial non-plastic sandy
gravels with an occasional 1 foot diameter boulder.
Table 1 – Embankment Profiles
Horizon Thickness Bore 1 Bore 2 Bore 3
Topsoil 3” 5” 4”
Silt Loam 9” 3” 11”
Native Pit Run Gravels 5’-4” 5’ 10” 5’-3”
Depth to Groundwater 5’-0” 5’-4” 5’-2”
Total Depth 6’-4” 6’-6” 6’-6”
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Note that there are very small differences such as the depth of groundwater and the
thickness of the overlying silts. The general profile is given in the Table 1 - Soil Profiles,
above. The hydrologic soil group for the clay loam soils is Group B which indicates that the
soils have a moderate infiltration rate. The clay loam soils are shallow and over alluvial
gravels which have a high infiltration rate.
The primary soil with depth is a thin veneer of lean clay, Unified Soil Classification Symbol
CL; this is underlain by pit run gravel USCS Symbol, GW or GP. The pit run gravels were not
plastic, and cave-in of the embankments was noticed with depth.
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Service
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Service recorded soil symbol and
mapping unit is 457A – Turner Loam, moderately wet, 0 to 2 percent slopes. The soils are
derived from alluvium with the landform defined as stream terraces. The NRCS profile
shows that clay loams could be as thick as 26 inches; however this is not the case at this
site. The clay loam is a very thin veneer and can easily be stripped from the site, stockpiled
and used as topsoil or for landscaping.
The NRCS considers the soils to be ‘somewhat’ limited for building development due to
potential shrink-swell and large stones. The soils are not corrosive to concrete; moderately
corrosive to metal. Concrete should be coated for waterproofing and metal should be
coated. Linear extensibility of the soils indicates that the soils are given as less than 3
which indicates the soils in the upper 5 feet are not considered highly expansive or overly
sensitive to moisture. The alluvium was found to be non-plastic and moderately to well
graded sandy gravels. Large boulders were estimated to be 2% of the soil constituents.
The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology Map of Bozeman 30’ x 60’ Quadrangle shows that
the site is on the margins of the geologic units Qal – Alluvium (Holocene). Rounded to well-
rounded small boulders, cobbles, gravel, sand, silt, and clay, dominantly composed of
Archean metamorphic rocks, and dark-colored volcanic rocks, with subordinate Paleozoic
limestone, and Precambrian Belt rocks.
This information is congruent with the excavated bore data and observations in the field
and with the Montana Groundwater Information Center, (GWIC) water well Log No. 280406.
In summary the soils at footing grade will be tightly packed hard sand and gravels, sands.
This material can be termed soft bedrock.
Groundwater and Moisture Condition
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Groundwater was encountered in all three excavated bore hole. The Montana Groundwater
Information Center was researched to determine the static groundwater elevation in the
vicinity. Well Log 280406 was used for a groundwater reference since it is in the very near
vicinity 317 Gallatin Park Drive and within the same geologic mapping unit. The static water
level in the well was 3 feet below top of well casing.
The well log stratigraphy recorded 4 feet of topsoil. The topsoil was underlain by 26 feet of
gravels and clay underlain by 6 feet of sand and gravels underlain by 20 feet of clay and
gravels underlain by ‘hard rock’. Groundwater at footing grade reduces bearing capacity so
it is recommended that footing grade should be 2 feet above the high groundwater mark.
Near surface moisture, storm water and water absorbed into the ground can have
deleterious effects on overall site stability if not adequately prepared for.
The soils hydrologic group as determined by the NRCS is Group B. Group B soils have a
moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet, though the alluvial gravels have a fast
infiltration rate. The clay loam soils when wet are poor engineering materials due to low
shear strength, friction angle. They should not be used as road fill or structural fill. The
site consists chiefly of moderate to well drained soils but high groundwater is present.
These subsurface gravel soils have a fast rate of water transmission.
• Note, high groundwater will affect effective depth of stormwater discharge systems.
French drains are not permitted within 20 feet of any foundation system.
• High groundwater prohibits the use of footing drains for standard stem walls;
therefore it is recommended that surfaces around the building consist primarily of
impermeable surfaces where surface moisture can drain away from the buildings’
foundations, and specifically in locations that do not get direct sunlight.
• Stormwater should be discharged a minimum 5 feet from any foundation and
discharge cannot flow towards a building’s foundation.
Geo-related Hazards
The geo-related hazards on site are:
High groundwater
Surface soils with undesirable engineering characteristics.
Near surface water with the potential to flood site.
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High groundwater is a site constraint that should be taken into account when selecting
footing grade and developing the grading plan. This is not a liquefaction, ground stability
or groundwater study. To complete such a study requires SPT, “N counts’ with depth to at
least 25 feet below grade considering footing width. Based on empirical experience only,
we consider the site to have a ‘low to moderate’ potential for Liquefaction primarily due to
depth of groundwater and the potential for loose saturated sedimentary horizons to
underlie the site. A bore investigation can be completed at the request of the Client to
complete a liquidation study. Contact our office to complete a Shallow Foundation Design if
desired burial of footing depth is less than minimum prescribed within.
Site Preparation Consideration
Based on the predominant soil types encountered during the field investigation,
construction activities are to adhere to Type C, non-cohesive strength soil conditions, in
accordance with OSHA regulations, 2H:1V embankment (See Section F of OSHA Regulations
for slopes of wet soils).
Minimal excavation is to be completed of the site; the proposed commercial
buildings are to be excavated to footing grade (1 feet above high groundwater which
is estimated to be 4 feet below grade).
Only hand tapping compaction tools are to be operated against any foundation wall.
All soft soils are to be removed within the excavated building footprint. The
excavated building footprint is the area of the building’s foundation plus three feet
beyond on all sides.
The loam spoils from the excavation are to be stockpiled and kept clean of debris and
topsoil or garbage. The spoils will be used as non-structural backfill to be placed as
landscaping material in maximum 12 inch thick loose lifts.
All soft or yielding soils during compaction of the native ground surfaces and backfill
are to be identified and shown to the Engineer, removed and replaced with structural
fill then re-compacted.
Once excavated down to firm alluvial gravels, “soft bedrock”, the ground is to be
compacted with a minimum Ingersoll-Rand single-smooth drum vibratory compactor
minimum 36-inch diameter drum or equivalent. The Engineer is to approve site
conditions before construction of ground improvements.
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Footing grade should be at an elevation that vibratory compaction does not bring up
water to footing grade. Soils that are pumping are to be reported to the engineer
immediately and work is to stop immediately.
Footings can be placed directly upon compacted, moisture conditions native non-
plastic gravels.
Backfill on the interior of the building is to be imported or approved native Non-
Plastic 3 inch minus soils.
The last 6 inches prior to pouring the slab should be 2 inches of ½ inch minus
(crusher coarse) underlain by 4 inches of frost free gravel.
A 10 mil water vapor barrier should be placed directly under the slab.
Figure 2 – Structural Fill Foundation Design
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Backfill is not to be placed until the concrete is properly cured to its 21 day
compressive strength.
All backfill fill on the interior and exterior should be placed at the same time to
avoid high pressures and cracking of walls.
A heavy mastic water resistant coating is required for all foundation walls.
It is the Client’s responsibility to obtain a Proctor (w/Oversize correction) of the
native gravels and a 3rd Party Tester (Western Materials and Testing) to have non-
destructive nuclear gauge testing completed on all compacted native alluvial gravel
soils to determine that they are compacted to the soil’s maximum dry density and
+3% of the soil’s optimum moisture content as prescribed by ASTM D-698. In
addition, imported structural fill is also to be tested in the same manner.
Compaction Requirements are given within this report.
Testing results are to be shared with “in place” density and moisture tests and
approved by the Engineer or certified tester.
The interior of excavated building footprints are to be backfilled with approved
imported structural fill up to 4 inches below slab grade. Twelve-inch thick loose lifts
of structural fill will be placed to bring up the ground to footing grade.
Imported structural fill will be used, which will be defined as processed 3-inch minus
pit run gravels containing less than 10% non-plastic fines. Pumping of structural fill
is not to occur. All soft areas that deflect during compaction of the native structural
fill are to be identified, reworked, and approved by the engineer. The subgrade
improvements will act as a stiff platform on which the building loads will be
supported.
The logical direction to gravity drain surface and near surface flows and the footing
drain is to the northwest in the wetlands. All stormwater flow is to be hard piped to
the designated stormwater area and discharge on an armored pad to prevent
erosion.
Storm drain pipe is to be sloped so that the drain laterals can gravity flow water to
the northwest of the site and discharge stormwater area.
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To achieve proper grading around the building after the exterior walls have been
backfilled, native soils or imported non-expansive lean clay approved by the engineer
can be placed, moisture conditioned, and compacted to 95% of the materials
maximum dry density. The Client will be responsible for obtaining Proctors and
compaction tests for soils placed as fill. If soil characteristics change, new Proctors
will be required.
It is also recommended that all areas such as drives, patios, and walkways be over
excavated, removing all topsoil and lean clays, compacted and backfill up to the
desired grade with engineered fill (utilizing the same compaction equipment
recommended above).
It is recommended that the finished floor elevation be such that all sides of the
building have positive drainage. Positive drainage is defined as grounds sloped 5%
for the first 10 feet on all sides of the building to prevent flooding of the foundation.
No water is to be allowed to pond within the first 15 feet of the building. All backfill
is to be free of topsoil and garbage or rejected undesirable soils; approved native
soils may be used and placed after the installation of the footing drain. No gravels
greater than 4 inches in diameter are to be placed around the building as backfill.
Backfill against concrete walls should only take place after they have cured and are
strong, 80% of the concrete’s 28 day compressive strength. Hand tapping tools are
recommended for compaction of backfill against foundation walls. No fill should be
placed against weak, green walls that are not properly cured. The subgrade
improvements for footings apply to all piers, columns, and critical slabs and features
such as attached porches, etc.
Foundation Size
Minimum footing depth and width recommended is 8 x 18 inches respectively for either a
single or two-level facility. The bottom of footing as required by Montana State Code is to
be protected by 4 feet of cover for 2 story buildings, 36 inches for single-story building.
The allowable bearing capacity for the native sandy soils with some fines with the
subgrade improvements implemented is 2,500 lbs/ft² on the footing size dimensioned
above. It is anticipated that total settlement of foundations designed and placed as
recommended above will be less than 1 inch under the assumed loads.
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For the native, processed, 3-inch minus pit run gravels, the effective stress friction
angle is 38◦. The Sub-grade Modulus for imported on-site 3-inch minus, USCS
symbol, GW engineered-structural fill placed to the soils optimum moisture and dry
density is 350 psi/in.
Lateral Load Resistance: Foundation footing drains are to be installed to reduce
hydrostatic pressure on any wall or retaining wall taller than 6 feet. All foundation walls
are assumed to be fixed at the top. Both the passive and frictional resistance of the
foundation can be assumed to act concurrently. Active earth pressure design assumes
movement of the wall, where as “at rest” design assumes no movement.
The Structural Engineer may neglect the weight of the foundation and backfill when
determining dead loads. When calculating resistance to vertical dead loads the coefficient
of friction of the soil aggregate mixture upon which the foundation is constructed upon is
0.46, with a passive equivalent fluid pressure of 335 pcf. For short-period loading from
wind or seismic loads, allowable bearing pressures may be increased by one-quarter.
Friction angle used for poorly graded gravel sand is 38◦.
Lateral Earth Pressures coefficients for Cohesionless granular Coarse Sand:
(1) The active, Ka - 0.30 and an equivalent fluid pressure is 60 pcf.
(2) The passive, Kp – 3.3.
(3) At rest, Ko - .46 and an equivalent fluid pressure of 51 pcf. (Non-sloped condition)
Lateral Earth pressures coefficients for Structural fill.
(1) The active, Ka - 0.27 and an equivalent fluid pressure is 42 pcf.
(2) The passive, Kp – 3.5
(3) At rest, Ko - .46 and an equivalent fluid pressure of 65 pcf.
Lateral Earth pressure coefficients for backfill are to be taken for the processed native soils.
The lateral earth pressures recommended do not include a factor of safety against the
pressures caused by hydrostatic forces.
Unit weights of native silt soils are given as 110 lbs/ft³.
Unit weights of 1 inch diam. gravel or structural fill are given as 140 lbs/ft³.
Add seismic thrust as prescribed in the International Building Code (IBC).
Assume all walls are drained as recommended and no hydrostatic pressures are
acting on the wall.
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All concrete walls are to have 90% of their 28 day compressive strength prior to
backfill.
Use hand tapping tools to compact all backfill. No consideration for heavy
compaction equipment.
Assumes no clay or expansive soils will be used as backfill next to a wall.
Assumes native backfill is placed at an angle of 55 degrees from the base of the wall
outward away from the wall.
Assumes horizontal ground surface for the first 25 feet away from the foundation
wall.
Compaction Requirements
Utilizing Army Corp of Engineering test results it has been proven that the required density
of fill can be achieved (100% maximum dry density) if the pit run type material is placed in
6-inch lifts, track packed then compacted by a smooth drum vibratory roller (minimum 6
passes) with the vibratory equipment operating between 1-2 mile/hour.
TABLE 2 – COMPACTION REQUIRMENTS
APPLICATION PERCENT COMPACTION
Wall Backfill 95
Structural Fill Under Slab 95
Structural Fill Under Footing 98
One pass is considered across the site and back to its original starting position. This type of
compaction method should be used on all placed fill at recommended lift thickness with the
compactor operating as mentioned above. Depth of fill will vary slightly across the
excavated site.
Density testing of fills and backfills placed beneath footings, slabs, and pavement is
recommended. Density tests are to be performed on foundation wall backfill. All density
tests are to be completed with certified Troxler 3411-B nuclear gauges with 8-inch rod or
equivalent. It is recommended that slump, temperature, air content, and strength tests on
Portland cement concrete be performed. Samples of proposed backfill and fill materials
should be submitted to testing laboratory at least 5 days prior to placement on the site for
evaluation and determination of their optimum moisture contents and maximum dry
densities. All backfill placed that is not tested is inherited by the Owner and or Contractor.
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Backfill
It is recommended that approved imported structural fill be compacted in 12 inch
loose lifts to a minimum of 98 percent of its Standard Proctor (ASTM D-698)
maximum dry density.
It is recommended that native soils used as backfill against walls be compacted in 12
inch loose lifts to a minimum of 95 percent of its Standard Proctor (ASTM D-698)
maximum dry density.
No self-propelled compaction equipment must operate within 2-ft of concrete walls.
Backfill on the outside of the wall is to occur at the same time as backfill is placed on
the interior, neither exceeding the other in height by 1 foot.
The Contractor is responsible for good construction practices such as protecting the
subsurface soils on which the foundation rests at all times from excessive moisture or
freezing temperatures. At no time are the footings to be built on saturated or frozen soils.
At no time are wet or frozen materials to be used as fill.
All fill placed around the building is to be compacted to 95% of the materials
optimum dry density to prevent the easy absorption of moisture into the ground
around the foundation. Impermeable soils are to be used as finished cover (backfill)
prior to the placement of topsoil.
The foundation is to be protected from heaving due to freezing temperatures or
excessive snow/rain until backfill is placed.
No backfill is to be placed on organics such as grass, or on snow/ice, or water.
Impermeable soils should be used as finished cover (backfill) prior to the placement of
topsoil to prevent the easy absorption of precipitation around the building. No surface is to
allow water to pond within 20-ft of the building.
Seismic Consideration
Based on the results of our sub-surface investigation and review of available geologic
information, we anticipate the upper 50 foot profile will be comprised of sedimentary
deposits of stiff and soft silt, sand, clays, gravels, or similar underlain by hard bedrock.
Therefore, we recommend using Site Class "D" (stiff soil profile) as defined by the 2012
International Building Code (2012 IBC) for design.
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Seismic calculations are made in accordance to general procedures as used/defined by the
United State Geological Survey (USGS), American Society of Civil Engineers Chapter 7, (ASCE
7) and 2012 IBC.
Conclusion
This report is for the exclusive use of the Client, and Castle Rock Geotechnical Engineering,
to use to design the proposed structure and prepare construction documents. In the
absence of our written approval, we make no representation and assume no responsibility
to other parties regarding this report.
The recommendations are only for this property. Castle Rock Geotechnical Engineering
cannot assume responsibility or liability for any of the recommendations within, subgrade
conditions, materials used, and construction work, or performance of materials that are not
observed, and recorded by the Engineer that prepared this report.
The recommendations, if adhered to, are adequate for supporting the commercial building
loads given above. If you have any questions or concerns about the contents of this letter
please contact me at your convenience. Services performed by Castle Rock Geotechnical
Engineering for this project have been conducted with that level of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in this area under similar
budget and time constraints.
The successful completion of the geotechnical engineering of this project is dependent on
continued professional geotechnical services to ensure the proper interpretation and
intentions of the recommendations herein and to observe the construction phases of the
design (earthwork, foundation, site grading).
Castle Rock Geotechnical Engineering is not responsible for quality of “Others” work or
interpretation of the recommendations. Furthermore no warranty, expressed or implied, is
made. Castle Rock Geotechnical is a member of the Geoprofessional Business Association
(GBA). To better understand how geotechnical reports are to be interpreted please read
Important Information about Your Geotechnical Report provided by GBA found in the
Attachments. This report is time dependent; if construction does not occur within 1 year of
the date this report was prepared it is recommended that the project be reviewed again by
a Professional Geotechnical Engineer. Revisions may be necessary due to changes in site
conditions and/or in Geotechnial techniques and methods.
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I hereby certify this report was prepared by me and that I am a duly licensed Professional
Engineer under the laws of the State of Montana.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with you.
Prepared By:
Andrew Pilskalns, P.E., M.ASCE, M.GBA
Civil Engineer
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Definitions
To assist the reader in understanding site conditions at a point in time, several definitions have been prepared.
The terms include pre-development, development, and post-development grades. Other important terms and
definitions are listed below.
Unified Soil Classification System (USCS): USCS is a soil classification system used in engineering and geology to
describe the texture and grain size of soils.
Soil: a sediment or other accumulation of mineral particles produced by the physical or chemical disintegration of
rock, plus the air, water, organic matter, and other substances that may be included. Soils are a foundation
material upon which structures bear.
Overburden/Spoils: Soils that are disturbed by construction activities; including soils that have been placed upon
undisturbed ground surfaces. Examples for this site are soils consisting of dark brown silt loam with organics, dark
brown sandy gravels, mottled silt, clay loam, and non-plastic sandy gravels.
Topsoil: Native soil material consisting of dark brown silt loam with a high amount of organics; usually undisturbed
ground’s first soil horizon. Topsoil remnants have been observed under spoils across the property.
Lot subgrade improvements: Geotechnical recommendations given regarding the development of each commercial
building proposed for the lot for the benefit of the Builder.
Structural Fill: Soil upon which structural elements such as footings, sonotubes, slabs, etc. may be constructed
upon. Two different types of material may be used as structural fill: imported 3-inch minus (well graded) pit run
gravels with less than 10% non-plastic fines as described in Table 3 of this report, or 1 inch diameter washed rock. Other types of gravels and sand mixtures, USCS soil classification symbol – GP or GW may be used as approved
structural fill if approved by the GeoEngineer upon request.
Building Footprint: The entire heated area of the house including covered porches.
Road Footprint: width and length of subbase and aggregate footprint (extend a minimum one foot horizontally
beyond curb and gutter) for city rural and collector roads as defined by MPW road sections.
Soil Pumping: Movement of soils under load due to excess pore water pressure in the soils.
Excavation footprint: The building footprint plus an additional 3-feet horizontal around the perimeter of the
building footprint.
Settlement: is the result of consolidation of soils.
Subsidence: is the sudden sinking of soils or gradual downward settlement with little or no horizontal movement.