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Geotechnical Engineering Report
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Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
Bozeman, Montana
February 6, 2020
Terracon Project No. 26195068
Prepared for:
Billings Clinic
Billings, Montana
Prepared by:
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Billings, Montana
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 2110 Overland Avenue, Suite 124 Billings, Montana 59102
P (406) 656 3072 F (406) 656 3578 terracon.com
REPORT COVER LETTER TO SIGNFebruary 6, 2020
Billings Clinic
PO Box 37000
Billings, Montana 59107-7000
Attn: Mr. Mitch Goplen, FMA, EDAC
P:(406) 657 4036
E:mgoplen@billingsclinic.org
Re: Geotechnical Engineering Report
Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
Westlake Road and East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, Montana
Terracon Project No. 26195068
Dear Mr. Goplen:
We have completed the Geotechnical Engineering services for the above referenced project. This
study was performed in general accordance with Terracon Proposal No. P26195068 dated
October 21, 2019. This report presents the findings of the subsurface exploration and provides
geotechnical recommendations concerning earthwork and the design and construction of
foundations and floor slabs for the proposed project.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions
concerning this report or if we may be of further service, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Travis Goracke, P.E.Gary W. Rome, P.E.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Senior Project Manager
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REPORT TOPICS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
SITE CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................... 1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 2
GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION ...................................................................... 3
EARTHWORK................................................................................................................. 4
SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS ........................................................................................... 8
SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................................... 10
FLOOR SLABS............................................................................................................. 10
LATERAL EARTH PRESSURES ................................................................................. 12
PAVEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 14
FROST CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................... 17
GENERAL COMMENTS ............................................................................................... 17
FIGURES ...................................................................................................................... 19
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ATTACHMENTS
EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
SITE LOCATION AND EXPLORATION PLANS
EXPLORATION RESULTS
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Note: Refer to each individual Attachment for a listing of contents.
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INTRODUC TION
Geotechnical Engineering Report
Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
Westlake Road and East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, Montana
Terracon Project No. 26195068
February 6, 2020
INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of our subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering
services performed for the proposed Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus to be located southwest of
the intersection of Westlake Road and East Valley Center Road in Bozeman, Montana. The
purpose of these services is to provide information and geotechnical engineering
recommendations relative to:
■Subsurface soil conditions ■Foundation design and construction
■Groundwater conditions ■Floor slab design and construction
■Site preparation and earthwork ■Seismic site classification per IBC
■Infiltration rates of subsurface soils ■Lateral earth pressures
■Excavation considerations ■Pavement design and construction
■Frost considerations
The geotechnical engineering Scope of Services for this project included the advancement of 5
test borings to depths ranging from approximately 6.5 to 16.5 feet below existing site grades.
Maps showing the site and boring locations are shown in the Site Location and Exploration
Plan sections, respectively. The results of the laboratory testing performed on soil samples
obtained from the site during the field exploration are included on the boring logs and as separate
graphs in the Exploration Results section.
SITE CONDITIONS
The following description of site conditions is derived from our site visit in association with the
field exploration and our review of publicly available geologic and topographic maps.
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Item Description
Parcel Information
The project is located Westlake Road and East Valley Center Road in
Bozeman, Montana.
Latitude/Longitude (approximate) 45.7209° N, 111.0782° W
See Site Location
Existing
Improvements
Residential barn and smaller ancillary structures and mass graded land
previously cultivated for agricultural use.
Current Ground
Cover
Primarily earthen, lightly- to moderately-vegetated and some areas of
aggregate-surface and asphalt paved drives.
Existing Topography
The site is generally characterized as relatively flat with localized gently to
moderately sloping terrain. Elevations are estimated to range from 4,635 to
4,650 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Geology Subsurface conditions consisted of fine-grained clay and/or silt overlying
coarse-grained gravel alluvium deposits.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Our initial understanding of the project was provided in our proposal and was discussed during
project planning. A period of collaboration has transpired since the project was initiated, and our
final understanding of the project conditions is as follows:
Item Description
Information Provided Project information was provided in a Request for Proposal (RFP) and
attachments from Whitten & Borges, PC, via email on October 14, 2019.
Project Description Project includes the construction of a new standalone clinic building on a
proposed campus site.
Proposed Structures The project includes an approximately 30,000 to 40,000 square foot
footprint for a three-level structure.
Building Construction
The structure will consist of steel framing, metal deck, and concrete
floors. Wood columns (timber, glue laminated timber, cross-laminated
timber) and beams will be used as accents where possible. Building
systems are yet to be determined.
Maximum Loads
(provided by Whitten &
Borges)
■Columns: 500 kips or less assuming 30’ x 30’ column layout grid
■Walls: 5 kips per linear foot (klf)
■Slab-on-grade: 150 psf (assumed)
Grading/Slopes
Finished floor elevation is expected to be at or near existing grade.
Site grading plans have not been provided at the time of report
preparation; however, minor site grading modification is anticipated to
level the site for construction.
Below-Grade Structures None anticipated.
Free-Standing Retaining
Walls
Retaining walls are not expected to be constructed as part of site
development to achieve final grades.
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Item Description
Pavements
Paved driveway and parking will be constructed on the proposed campus
site.
Based on the RFP provided by Whitten & Borges, we understand both
rigid (concrete) and flexible (asphalt) pavement sections should be
considered.
Anticipated traffic is as follows:
■Autos/light trucks: <1,000 vehicles per day
■Light delivery, trash collection, ambulatory vehicles: 20 vehicles
per week
■Tractor-trailer trucks: 10 vehicles per week
The pavement design period is 20 years.
GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION
We have developed a general characterization of the subsurface conditions based upon our
review of the subsurface exploration, laboratory data, geologic setting and our understanding of
the project. This characterization, termed GeoModel, forms the basis of our geotechnical
calculations and evaluation of site preparation and foundation options. Conditions encountered at
each exploration point are indicated on the individual logs. The individual logs can be found in the
Exploration Results section and the GeoModel can be found in the Figures section of this report.
As part of our analyses, we identified the following model layers within the subsurface profile. For
a more detailed view of the model layer depths at each boring location, refer to the GeoModel.
Model Layer Layer Name General Description
1 Clay Lean clay with varying amounts of silt and sand encountered in all
borings.
2 Silt Silt encountered as a discontinuous layer below the clay in boring
B-2.
3 Gravel Poorly-graded gravel with varying amounts of silt and sand
encountered in borings B-1 to B-3, and B-5.
Clay:Clay was encountered at the existing ground surface in all of the borings. The clay extended
to depths ranging from approximately 4.5 to 9 feet below existing grade. A representative sample
of clay obtained from boring B-3 at approximate depths of 7.5 to 9 feet below existing grade
classified as lean clay with sand (CL) in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification
System and ASTM D2487. Penetration resistance values in the clay ranged from 3 to 25 blows
per foot, indicating a soft to very stiff soil stratum. Moisture content in the clay ranged from 15 to
31 percent. Liquid and plastic limit testing performed on the representative sample of clay
described above indicated a liquid limit of 35 percent and a plastic index of 13.
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Moisture-density characteristic (Proctor) testing on a disturbed bulk sample of clay obtained from
boring B-4 at approximate depths of 2.6 to 5 feet below existing grade indicated a maximum dry
density of 104.9 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) at an optimum moisture content of 17.5 percent.
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) testing performed on a disturbed bulk sample of the clay, obtained
from boring B-4 and remolded to approximately 95 percent of the maximum dry density per ASTM
D698 at optimum moisture, indicated a CBR value of 3.1 percent at 0.1 inch penetration.
Silt:Silt was encountered as a discontinuous layer below the clay layer in boring B-2. The silt
layer extended to a depth of approximately 9 feet below existing grade. A representative sample
of the silt obtained from boring B-2 at approximate depths of 5 to 7 feet below grade classified as
silt (ML) in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System and ASTM D2487.
Penetration resistance values in the silt layer were on the order of 6 blows per foot, indicating a
medium stiff soil stratum. Moisture content in the silt was on the order of 20 percent. Liquid and
plastic limit testing performed on the representative sample of the silt described above indicated
a liquid limit of 30 percent and a plasticity index of 6.
One-dimensional consolidation testing of a sample of silt obtained from boring B-2 at approximate
depths of 5 to 7 feet indicated a moderate to high compressibility under conditions of wetting and
normal loading to 4 kips per square foot (ksf). The dry density of the consolidation sample was 82
pcf.
Gravel: Gravel was encountered beneath the clay and silt layers in all of the borings. The gravel
layer extended beyond the maximum depth explored of approximately 16.5 feet in borings B-1 to
B-3. Although a sample of the gravel obtained from boring B-1 at approximate depths of 10 to
11.5 feet below existing grade classified as a silty sand with gravel (SM), the material visually
classified as poorly-graded gravel with silt and sand in general accordance with ASTM D2488.
The discrepancy between the visual and laboratory classification is due in large part to the split
spoon sampler not being able to accommodate the coarser gravel and cobble in the sampler, thus
skewing the laboratory classification. Penetration resistance values in the gravel stratum ranged
from 33 to greater than 50 blows per foot, indicating a dense to very dense soil stratum.
Unsaturated moisture contents in the gravel ranged from 3 to 13 percent.
Groundwater:Groundwater was encountered in borings B-1 to B-3 at a depth of approximately 14
feet at the time of the field investigation. Groundwater elevations are expected to fluctuate with
seasonal precipitation, local irrigation practices, and other factors which are beyond the scope of this
report. Based on the above, groundwater elevations during construction may vary from those
encountered during the field exploration.
EARTHWORK
Earthwork is anticipated to include clearing and grubbing, excavations, and fill placement. The
following sections provide recommendations for use in the preparation of specifications for the
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work. Recommendations include critical quality criteria, as necessary, to render the site in the
state considered in our geotechnical engineering evaluation for foundations, floor slabs, and
pavements.
Site Preparation
Prior to placing site fill, existing vegetation and root mat should be removed. Complete stripping
of the topsoil should be performed in the proposed building and parking/driveway areas.
The pavement subgrade should be proofrolled with an adequately loaded vehicle such as a fully-
loaded tandem-axle dump truck. The proofrolling should be performed under the direction of the
Geotechnical Engineer. Areas excessively deflecting under the proofroll should be delineated and
subsequently addressed by the Geotechnical Engineer. Excessively wet or dry material should
either be removed, or moisture conditioned and recompacted. Areas that exhibit deflection during
the proofroll should be over-excavated and replaced with granular structural fill. If subsequent
proofrolls continue to exhibit deflection, Terracon should be notified for further consultation.
Fill Material Types
Fill required to achieve design grade should be classified as structural fill and general fill.
Structural fill is material used below, or within 10 feet of structures, pavements or constructed
slopes. General fill is material used to achieve grade outside of these areas. Earthen materials
used for structural and general fill should meet the following material property requirements:
Soil Type 1 USCS Classification Acceptable Parameters (for Structural Fill)
Granular GW, GP, GM, GC,
SW, SP, SM, SC
100% passing 3-inch sieve; 30-60% passing No. 4
sieve; less than 10% passing No. 200 sieve
On-Site Soils CL, ML Liquid Limit less than 40.
Can be used as backfill outside the building footprint
1.Structural and general fill should consist of approved materials free of organic matter and debris. Frozen
material should not be used, and fill should not be placed on a frozen subgrade. A sample of each material
type should be submitted to the Geotechnical Engineer for evaluation prior to use on this site.
Fill Compaction Requirements
Structural and general fill should meet the following compaction requirements.
Item Structural Fill General Fill
Maximum Lift
Thickness
8 inches or less in loose thickness when heavy,
self-propelled compaction equipment is used
4 to 6 inches in loose thickness when hand-
guided equipment (i.e. jumping jack or plate
compactor) is used
Same as Structural fill
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Item Structural Fill General Fill
Minimum
Compaction
Requirements 1, 2, 3
98% of max. below foundations
95% of max. above foundations
95% of max. utility trench backfill, pavement and
slab subgrade
92% of max.
Water Content
Range 1
Low plasticity cohesive: -2% to +2% of optimum
Granular: -3% to +3% of optimum
As required to achieve min.
compaction requirements
1.Maximum density and optimum water content as determined by the standard Proctor test (ASTM D 698).
2.High plasticity cohesive fill should not be compacted to more than 100% of standard Proctor maximum dry
density.
3.If the granular material is a coarse sand or gravel, or of a uniform size, or has a low fines content,
compaction comparison to relative density may be more appropriate. In this case, granular materials should
be compacted to at least 70% relative density (ASTM D 4253 and D 4254).
Utility Trench Backfill
For low permeability subgrades, utility trenches are a common source of water infiltration and
migration. Utility trenches penetrating beneath the building should be effectively sealed to restrict
water intrusion and flow through the trenches, which could migrate below the building. The trench
should provide an effective trench plug that extends at least 5 feet from the face of the building
exterior. The plug material should consist of cementitious flowable fill or low permeability clay.
The trench plug material should be placed to surround the utility line. If used, the clay trench plug
material should be placed and compacted to comply with the water content and compaction
recommendations for structural fill stated previously in this report.
Grading and Drainage
All grades must provide effective drainage away from the building during and after construction
and should be maintained throughout the life of the structure. Water retained next to the building
can result in soil movements greater than those discussed in this report. Greater movements can
result in unacceptable differential floor slab and/or foundation movements, cracked slabs and
walls, and roof leaks. The roof should have gutters/drains with downspouts that discharge onto
splash blocks at a distance of at least 10 feet from the building.
Exposed ground should be sloped and maintained at a minimum 5% away from the building for
at least 10 feet beyond the perimeter of the building. Locally, flatter grades may be necessary to
transition ADA access requirements for flatwork. After building construction and landscaping have
been completed, final grades should be verified to document effective drainage has been
achieved. Grades around the structure should also be periodically inspected and adjusted, as
necessary, as part of the structure’s maintenance program. Where paving or flatwork abuts the
structure, a maintenance program should be established to effectively seal and maintain joints
and prevent surface water infiltration.
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Earthwork Construction Considerations
Shallow excavations for the proposed structure are anticipated to be accomplished with
conventional construction equipment. Upon completion of filling and grading, care should be taken
to maintain the subgrade water content prior to construction of floor slabs. Construction traffic
over the completed subgrades should be avoided. The site should also be graded to prevent
ponding of surface water on the prepared subgrades or in excavations. Water collecting over or
adjacent to construction areas should be removed. If the subgrade freezes, desiccates, saturates,
or is disturbed, the affected material should be removed, or the materials should be scarified,
moisture conditioned, and recompacted prior to construction.
As a minimum, excavations should be performed in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1926,
Subpart P, “Excavations” and its appendices, and in accordance with any applicable local, and/or
state regulations.
Construction site safety is the sole responsibility of the contractor who controls the means,
methods, and sequencing of construction operations. Under no circumstances shall the
information provided herein be interpreted to mean Terracon is assuming responsibility for
construction site safety, or the contractor's activities; such responsibility shall neither be implied
nor inferred.
Construction Observation and Testing
The earthwork efforts should be monitored under the direction of the Geotechnical Engineer.
Monitoring should include documentation of adequate removal of vegetation and topsoil,
proofrolling, and mitigation of areas delineated by the proofroll to require mitigation.
Each lift of compacted fill should be tested, evaluated, and reworked, as necessary, until approved
by the Geotechnical Engineer prior to placement of additional lifts. Each lift of fill should be tested
for density and water content at a frequency of at least one test for every 2,500 square feet of
compacted fill in the building areas and 5,000 square feet in pavement areas. One density and
water content test should be performed for every 50 linear feet of compacted utility trench backfill.
In areas of foundation excavations, the bearing subgrade should be evaluated under the direction
of the Geotechnical Engineer. If unanticipated conditions are encountered, the Geotechnical
Engineer should prescribe mitigation options.
In addition to the documentation of the essential parameters necessary for construction, the
continuation of the Geotechnical Engineer into the construction phase of the project provides the
continuity to maintain the Geotechnical Engineer’s evaluation of subsurface conditions, including
assessing variations and associated design changes.
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SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
If the site has been prepared in accordance with the requirements noted in Earthwork, the
following design parameters are applicable for shallow foundations.
Design Parameters – Compressive Loads
Item Description
Maximum Net Allowable Bearing
pressure 1, 2 5,000 psf
Required Bearing Stratum 3 A zone of granular structural fill extending to natural
gravel.
Minimum Foundation Dimensions Columns:30 inches
Continuous: 18 inches
Ultimate Coefficient of Sliding Friction 4 0.70 (granular structural fill)
Minimum Embedment below
Finished Grade 5
Exterior footings in unheated areas:48 inches
Interior footings in heated areas:24 inches
Estimated Total Settlement from
Structural Loads 2 Less than about 1 inch
Estimated Differential Settlement 2, 6 About 1/2 of total settlement
1.The maximum net allowable bearing pressure is the pressure in excess of the minimum surrounding
overburden pressure at the footing base elevation. An appropriate factor of safety has been applied. Values
assume that exterior grades are no steeper than 20% within 10 feet of structure.
2.Values provided are for maximum loads noted in Project Description.
3.Unsuitable or soft soils should be over-excavated and replaced per the recommendations presented in the
Earthwork.
4.Can be used to compute sliding resistance where foundations are placed on suitable soil/materials. Should
be neglected for foundations subject to net uplift conditions.
5.Embedment necessary to minimize the effects of frost and/or seasonal water content variations. For sloping
ground, maintain depth below the lowest adjacent exterior grade within 5 horizontal feet of the structure.
6.Differential settlements are as measured over a span of 50 feet.
Design Parameters - Uplift Loads
Uplift resistance of spread footings can be developed from the effective weight of the footing and
the overlying soils. As illustrated on the subsequent figure, the effective weight of the soil prism
defined by diagonal planes extending up from the top of the perimeter of the foundation to the
ground surface at an angle, q, of 20 degrees from the vertical can be included in uplift resistance.
The maximum allowable uplift capacity should be taken as a sum of the effective weight of soil
plus the dead weight of the foundation, divided by an appropriate factor of safety. A maximum
total unit weight of 125 pcf should be used for granular structural backfill. This unit weight should
be reduced to 60 pcf for portions of the backfill below the groundwater elevation.
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Foundation Construction Considerations
As noted in Earthwork, the footing excavations should be evaluated under the direction of the
Geotechnical Engineer. The base of all foundation excavations should be free of water and loose
soil, prior to placing concrete. Concrete should be placed soon after excavating to reduce bearing
soil disturbance. Care should be taken to prevent wetting or drying of the bearing materials during
construction. Excessively wet or dry material or any loose/disturbed material in the bottom of the
footing excavations should be removed/reconditioned before foundation concrete is placed.
If unsuitable bearing soils are encountered at the base of the planned footing excavation, the
excavation should be extended deeper to suitable soils, and the footings could bear directly on
these soils at the lower level or on lean concrete backfill placed in the excavations. This is
illustrated on the sketch below.
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Over-excavation for structural fill placement below footings should be conducted as shown below.
The over-excavation should be backfilled up to the footing base elevation, with granular structural
fill placed, as recommended in the Earthwork section.
SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
The seismic design requirements for buildings and other structures are based on Seismic Design
Category. Site Classification is required to determine the Seismic Design Category for a structure.
The Site Classification is based on the upper 100 feet of the site profile defined by a weighted
average value of either shear wave velocity, standard penetration resistance, or undrained shear
strength in accordance with Section 20.4 of ASCE 7 and the International Building Code (IBC).
Based on the soil properties encountered at the site and as described on the exploration logs and
results, it is our professional opinion that the Seismic Site Classification is C. Subsurface
explorations at this site were extended to a maximum depth of 16.5 feet. The site properties below
the boring depth to 100 feet were estimated based on our experience and knowledge of geologic
conditions of the general area. Additional deeper borings or geophysical testing may be performed
to confirm the conditions below the current boring depth.
FLOOR SLABS
Depending upon the finished floor elevation, unsuitable, weak, soft to very stiff soils may be
encountered at the floor slab subgrade level. These soils should be replaced with structural fill,
so the floor slab is supported on at least 3 feet of compacted granular structural fill. To improve
constructability and limit the infiltration of fines into the granular layer, a Mirafi 180N or equivalent
separation fabric should be placed at the fine-grained soil/granular structural fill interface.
Design parameters for floor slabs assume the requirements for Earthwork have been followed.
Specific attention should be given to positive drainage away from the structure and positive drainage
of the aggregate base beneath the floor slab.
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Floor Slab Design Parameters
Item Description
Floor Slab Support 1 Minimum 36 inches of granular structural fill compacted to at least 95% of
ASTM D 698 2, 3
Estimated Modulus of
Subgrade Reaction 2 250 pounds per square inch per inch (psi/in) for point loads
1.Floor slabs should be structurally independent of building footings or walls to reduce the possibility of floor
slab cracking caused by differential movements between the slab and foundation.
2.Modulus of subgrade reaction is an estimated value based upon our experience with the subgrade
condition, the requirements noted in Earthwork, and the floor slab support as noted in this table. It is
provided for point loads. For large area loads the modulus of subgrade reaction would be lower.
3.Other design considerations such as cold temperatures and condensation development could warrant more
extensive design provisions.
The use of a vapor retarder should be considered beneath concrete slabs on grade covered with
wood, tile, carpet, or other moisture sensitive or impervious coverings, or when the slab will
support equipment sensitive to moisture. When conditions warrant the use of a vapor retarder,
the slab designer should refer to ACI 302 and/or ACI 360 for procedures and cautions regarding
the use and placement of a vapor retarder.
Saw-cut control joints should be placed in the slab to help control the location and extent of
cracking. For additional recommendations refer to the ACI Design Manual. Joints or cracks should
be sealed with a water-proof, non-extruding compressible compound specifically recommended
for heavy duty concrete pavement and wet environments.
Where floor slabs are tied to perimeter walls or turn-down slabs to meet structural or other
construction objectives, our experience indicates differential movement between the walls and
slabs will likely be observed in adjacent slab expansion joints or floor slab cracks beyond the
length of the structural dowels. The Structural Engineer should account for potential differential
settlement through use of sufficient control joints, appropriate reinforcing or other means.
Floor Slab Construction Considerations
Finished subgrade, within and for at least 10 feet beyond the floor slab, should be protected from
traffic, rutting, or other disturbance and maintained in a relatively moist condition until floor slabs are
constructed. If the subgrade should become damaged or desiccated prior to construction of floor
slabs, the affected material should be removed, and structural fill should be added to replace the
resulting excavation. Final conditioning of the finished subgrade should be performed immediately
prior to placement of the floor slab support course.
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The Geotechnical Engineer should approve the condition of the floor slab subgrades immediately
prior to placement of the floor slab support course, reinforcing steel, and concrete. Attention should
be paid to high traffic areas that were rutted and disturbed earlier, and to areas where backfilled
trenches are located.
LATERAL EARTH PRESSURES
Design Parameters
Structures with unbalanced backfill levels on opposite sides should be designed for earth
pressures at least equal to values indicated in the following table. Earth pressures will be
influenced by structural design of the walls, conditions of wall restraint, methods of construction
and/or compaction and the strength of the materials being restrained. Two wall restraint conditions
are shown in the diagram below. Active earth pressure is commonly used for design of free-
standing cantilever retaining walls and assumes wall movement. The “at-rest” condition assumes
no wall movement. The recommended design lateral earth pressures do not include a factor of
safety and do not provide for possible hydrostatic pressure on the walls (unless stated).
Lateral Earth Pressure Design Parameters
Earth Pressure
Condition 1
Coefficient for
Backfill Type2
Surcharge
Pressure 3, 4, 5
p1 (psf)
Effective Fluid Pressures (psf)2, 4, 5
Unsaturated 6 Submerged 6
Active (Ka)Granular - 0.27
Fine Grained - 0.49
(0.27)S
(0.49)S
(35)H
(55)H
(80)H
(85)H
At-Rest (Ko)Granular - 0.43
Fine Grained - 0.66
(0.43)S
(0.66)S
(55)H
(70)H
(90)H
(95)H
Passive (Kp)Granular - 3.69
Fine Grained - 2.04
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(460)H
(225)H
(315)H
(160)H
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Lateral Earth Pressure Design Parameters
Earth Pressure
Condition 1
Coefficient for
Backfill Type2
Surcharge
Pressure 3, 4, 5
p1 (psf)
Effective Fluid Pressures (psf)2, 4, 5
Unsaturated 6 Submerged 6
1.For active earth pressure, wall must rotate about base, with top lateral movements 0.002 H to 0.004 H,
where H is wall height. For passive earth pressure, wall must move horizontally to mobilize resistance.
2.Uniform, horizontal backfill, compacted to at least 95% of the ASTM D 698 maximum dry density, rendering
a maximum unit weight of 125 pcf and an angle of internal friction of 35° for granular structural fill; a
maximum unit weight of 110 pcf and an angle of internal friction of 20° was estimated for fine-grained on-
site soils.
3.Uniform surcharge, where S is surcharge pressure.
4.Loading from heavy compaction equipment is not included.
5.No safety factor is included in these values.
6.To achieve “Unsaturated” conditions, follow guidelines in Subsurface Drainage for Below-Grade Walls
below. “Submerged” conditions are recommended when drainage behind walls is not incorporated into the
design.
Backfill placed against structures should consist of granular soils or low plasticity cohesive soils.
For the granular values to be valid, the granular backfill must extend out and up from the base of
the wall at an angle of at least 45 and 60 degrees from vertical for the active and passive cases,
respectively.
Subsurface Drainage for Below-Grade Walls
A perforated rigid plastic drain line installed behind the base of walls and extends below adjacent
grade is recommended to prevent hydrostatic loading on the walls. The invert of a drain line
around a below-grade building area or exterior retaining wall should be placed near foundation
bearing level. The drain line should be sloped to provide positive gravity drainage to daylight or
to a sump pit and pump. The drain line should be surrounded by clean, free-draining granular
material having less than 5% passing the No. 200 sieve, such as ASTM No. 57 aggregate. The
free-draining aggregate should be encapsulated in a filter fabric. The granular fill should extend
to within 2 feet of final grade, where it should be capped with compacted cohesive fill to reduce
infiltration of surface water into the drain system.
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As an alternative to free-draining granular fill, a pre-fabricated drainage structure may be used. A
pre-fabricated drainage structure is a plastic drainage core or mesh which is covered with filter
fabric to prevent soil intrusion, and is fastened to the wall prior to placing backfill.
PAVEMENTS
General Pavement Comments
Pavement designs are provided for the traffic conditions and pavement life conditions as noted in
Project Description and in the following sections of this report. A critical aspect of pavement
performance is site preparation. Pavement designs noted in this section must be applied to the
site which has been prepared as recommended in the Earthwork section.
We anticipated the onsite soils will be utilized in subgrade construction. A California Bearing Ratio
(CBR) test has been performed on a disturbed bulk sample of the clay subgrade obtained from
boring B-4 at approximate depths of 2.6 to 5 feet below existing grade. This material was
compacted at about 95 percent of the standard proctor maximum dry density at approximately
optimum moisture. The moisture-density relationship and CBR test results are presented in the
Exploration Results section.
Support characteristics of subgrade for pavement design do not account for shrink/swell
movements of an expansive clay subgrade, such as soils encountered on this project. 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.
Pavement Design Parameters
A subgrade CBR of 3 was used for the AC pavement designs, and a modulus of subgrade reaction
of 100 pci was used for the PCC pavement designs. The values were empirically derived based
upon our experience with the lean clay subgrade soils and our understanding of the quality of the
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subgrade as prescribed by the Site Preparation conditions as outlined in Earthwork. A modulus
of rupture of 580 psi was used for pavement concrete.
Pavement design recommendations for this project have been based on procedures outlined in
the AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures, 1993, coupled with publications by the
Asphalt Institute and the American Concrete Institute on the design of parking lots and our local
experience. Pavement design input parameters and resulting pavement sections are provided in
the following table:
Pavement Thickness Design Parameters
Input Parameter Flexible (asphalt)Rigid (concrete)
Reliability 85 85
Initial Serviceability 4.2 4.5
Terminal Serviceability 2.0 2.5
Standard Deviation 0.45 0.35
Drainage 0.9 0.9
Design ESAL Value: Anticipated Traffic 120,000 145,000
Pavement Section Thicknesses
The following table provides options for AC and PCC Sections:
Asphaltic Concrete Design
Traffic Area Asphalt Concrete (in.)1 Aggregate Base (in.)2 Total Thickness (in.)1
Light Duty
Parking 3 9 12
Heavy Duty Drive
Lanes 4 9 13
1.Asphalt concrete should conform to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications (MPWSS) requirements.
2.Aggregate base should meet the requirements for 1-1/2 inch crushed aggregate in accordance with MPWSS
Section 02235.
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Portland Cement Concrete Design
Traffic Area Portland Cement
Concrete (in.)1 Aggregate Base (in.)2 Total Thickness (in.)
Light Duty
Parking 5 6 11
Heavy Duty Drive
Lanes 6 6 12
1.Portland cement concrete should conform to MPWSS requirements.
2.Aggregate base should meet the requirements for 1-1/2 inch crushed aggregate in accordance with MPWSS
Section 02235
Migration of fines into the aggregate base course layer will reduce the support characteristics of
the base and decrease performance of the pavement section. The placement of a geotextile
separation fabric, such as a Mirafi 180N or equivalent, between the fine-grained subgrade and
the aggregate base course to improve constructability and extend the pavement’s service life
should be considered for the above sections.
Pavement Drainage
Pavements should be sloped to provide rapid drainage of surface water. Water allowed to pond
on or adjacent to the pavements could saturate the subgrade and contribute to premature
pavement deterioration. In addition, the pavement subgrade should be graded to provide positive
drainage within the granular base section. Appropriate sub-drainage or connection to a suitable
daylight outlet should be provided to remove water from the granular subbase.
Pavement Maintenance
The pavement sections represent minimum recommended thicknesses and, as such, periodic
maintenance should be anticipated. Therefore, preventive maintenance should be planned and
provided for through an on-going pavement management program. Maintenance activities are
intended to slow the rate of pavement deterioration and to preserve the pavement investment.
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 priority
when implementing a pavement maintenance program. Additional engineering observation is
recommended to determine the type and extent of a cost-effective program. Even with periodic
maintenance, some movements and related cracking may still occur and repairs may be required.
Pavement performance is affected by its surroundings. In addition to providing preventive
maintenance, the civil engineer should consider the following recommendations in the design and
layout of pavements:
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■Final grade adjacent to paved areas should slope down from the edges at a minimum 2%.
■Subgrade and pavement surfaces should have a minimum 2% slope to promote proper
surface drainage.
■Install below pavement drainage systems surrounding areas anticipated for frequent
wetting.
■Install joint sealant and seal cracks immediately.
■Seal all landscaped areas in or adjacent to pavements to reduce moisture migration to
subgrade soils.
■Place compacted, low permeability backfill against the exterior side of curb and gutter.
■Place curb, gutter and/or sidewalk directly on clay subgrade soils rather than on unbound
granular base course materials.
FROST CONSIDERATIONS
The soils on this site are frost susceptible, and small amounts of water can affect the performance
of the slabs on-grade, sidewalks, and pavements. Exterior slabs should be anticipated to heave
during winter months. If frost action needs to be eliminated in critical areas, we recommend the
use of non-frost susceptible (NFS) fill or structural slabs (for instance, structural stoops in front of
building doors). Placement of NFS material in large areas may not be feasible; however, the
following recommendations are provided to help reduce potential frost heave:
■Provide surface drainage away from the building and slabs, and toward the site storm
drainage system.
■Install drains around the perimeter of the building, stoops, below exterior slabs and
pavements, and connect them to the storm drainage system.
■Grade clayey subgrades, so groundwater potentially perched in overlying more permeable
subgrades, such as sand or aggregate base, slope toward a site drainage system.
■Place NFS fill as backfill beneath slabs and pavements critical to the project.
■Place a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical (3H:1V) transition zone between NFS fill and other soils.
■Place NFS materials in critical sidewalk areas.
As an alternative to extending NFS fill to the full frost depth, consideration can be made to placing
extruded polystyrene or cellular concrete under a buffer of at least 2 feet of NFS material.
GENERAL COMMENTS
Our analysis and opinions are based upon our understanding of the project, the geotechnical
conditions in the area, and the data obtained from our site exploration. Natural variations will occur
between exploration point locations or due to the modifying effects of construction or weather.
The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until during or after construction.
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Terracon should be retained as the Geotechnical Engineer, where noted in this report, to provide
observation and testing services during pertinent construction phases. If variations appear, we
can provide further evaluation and supplemental recommendations. If variations are noted in the
absence of our observation and testing services on-site, we should be immediately notified so
that we can provide evaluation and supplemental recommendations.
Our Scope of Services does not include either specifically or by implication any environmental or
biological (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria) assessment of the site or identification or prevention of
pollutants, hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner is concerned about the potential for
such contamination or pollution, other studies should be undertaken.
Our services and any correspondence or collaboration through this system are intended for the
sole benefit and exclusive use of our client for specific application to the project discussed and
are accomplished in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices with
no third-party beneficiaries intended. Any third-party access to services or correspondence is
solely for information purposes to support the services provided by Terracon to our client.
Reliance upon the services and any work product is limited to our client, and is not intended for
third parties. Any use or reliance of the provided information by third parties is done solely at their
own risk. No warranties, either express or implied, are intended or made.
Site characteristics as provided are for design purposes and not to estimate excavation cost. Any
use of our report in that regard is done at the sole risk of the excavating cost estimator as there
may be variations on the site that are not apparent in the data that could significantly impact
excavation cost. Any parties charged with estimating excavation costs should seek their own site
characterization for specific purposes to obtain the specific level of detail necessary for costing.
Site safety, and cost estimating including, excavation support, and dewatering
requirements/design are the responsibility of others. If changes in the nature, design, or location
of the project are planned, our conclusions and recommendations shall not be considered valid
unless we review the changes and either verify or modify our conclusions in writing.
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FIGURES
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GeoModel
0
2
4
6
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10
12
14
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Layering shown on this figure has been developed by the geotechnical
engineer for purposes of modeling the subsurface conditions asrequired for the subsequent geotechnical engineering for this project.Numbers adjacent to soil column indicate depth below ground surface.
NOTES:
B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5
GEOMODEL
This is not a cross section. This is intended to display the Geotechnical Model only. See individual logs for more detailed conditions.
Groundwater levels are temporal. The levels shown are representative of the dateand time of our exploration. Significant changes are possible over time.Water levels shown are as measured during and/or after drilling. In some cases,
boring advancement methods mask the presence/absence of groundwater. Seeindividual logs for details.
First Water Observation
Poorly-graded gravel with varying amounts of silt and sandencountered in borings B-1 to B-3, and B-5.3
LEGEND
Lean Clay
Poorly-graded Gravel withSilt and Sand
Silt
Lean Clay with Sand
Model Layer General DescriptionLayer Name
Lean clay with varying amounts of silt and sand encounteredin all borings.1
Silt encountered as a discontinuous layer below the clay inboring B-2.2
Gravel
Clay
Silt
8
16.5
1
3
14
5
9
16.5
1
2
3
14
9
16.5
1
3
14
6.5
1
4.5
6.5
1
3
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ATTACHMENTS
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EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
Field Exploration
Number of Borings Boring Depth (feet)Planned Location
3 16.5 Planned Building Footprint
2 6.5 Paved Parking Area
Boring Layout and Elevations: Terracon personnel provided the boring layout based on a
preliminary site layout provided by CTA Architects Engineers. Coordinates were obtained with a
handheld GPS unit (estimated horizontal accuracy of about ±10 feet). If elevations and a more
precise boring layout are desired, we recommend borings be surveyed following completion of
fieldwork.
Subsurface Exploration Procedures: We advanced the borings with a truck-mounted rotary drill
rig using continuous-flight, hollow-stem augers. Four samples were obtained in the upper 10 feet
of each building boring and at intervals of 5 feet thereafter. In the thin-walled tube sampling
procedure, a thin-walled, seamless steel tube with a sharp cutting edge was pushed hydraulically
into the soil to obtain a relatively undisturbed sample. In the split-barrel sampling procedure, a
standard 2-inch outer diameter split-barrel sampling spoon was driven into the ground by a
140-pound automatic hammer falling a distance of 30 inches. The number of blows required to
advance the sampling spoon the last 12 inches of a normal 18-inch penetration is recorded as the
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) resistance value. The SPT resistance values, also referred to as
N-values, are indicated on the boring logs at the test depths. We observed and recorded
groundwater levels during drilling and sampling. For safety purposes, all borings were backfilled
with auger cuttings after their completion.
The sampling depths, penetration distances, and other sampling information was recorded on the
field boring logs. The samples were placed in appropriate containers and taken to our soil laboratory
for testing and classification by a Geotechnical Engineer. Our exploration team prepared field
boring logs as part of the drilling operations. These field logs included visual classifications of the
materials encountered during drilling and our interpretation of the subsurface conditions between
samples. Final boring logs were prepared from the field logs. The final boring logs represent the
Geotechnical Engineer's interpretation of the field logs and include modifications based on
observations and tests of the samples in our laboratory.
Field Infiltration Testing: As requested by CTA Architects Engineers, Terracon performed field
testing to determine the rate at which water would infiltrate into the site soils. Based on our
discussion with CTA at the time of testing, a final location of the infiltration basin had not been
determined; however, it was anticipated to be located beneath the proposed parking lot and would
extend to the natural gravel stratum. Terracon selected three locations west of the proposed
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building within the paved parking lot section for testing. The drill rig was used to excavate an
approximate 8-inch diameter hole at each proposed test location (marked I-1 to I-3 on the
Exploration Plan) to a depth of approximately 10 feet below existing grade, into the natural gravel
stratum. The sides and bottom of each hole were roughened and cleaned out. A 2-inch perforated
PVC pipe was placed in each hole. Washed rock was placed in the annular space of the bottom
2 feet, between the PVC pipe and the walls of the hole. Each infiltration test hole was pre-soaked
with approximately 12 inches of water prior to running the tests. Prior to beginning each test, the
PVC casing was filled with water to a depth of approximately 6 to 12 inches and water level
measurements were taken over an hour to determine the rate of infiltration. The raw field data is
presented below to facilitate design of stormwater infiltration/retention features for the project site.
Test Start
Time
Stop
Time
Initial Distance
Below
Reference
Final Distance
Below
Reference (ft)
Water Level
Drop (ft.)
Infiltration,
min/in.
I-1, test 1 11:15 11:25 8.96 9.27 0.31 0.37
11:25 11:35 9.27 9.45 0.18 0.22
11:35 11:45 9.45 9.56 0.11 0.13
11:45 11:55 9.56 9.72 0.16 0.19
11:55 12:05 9.72 9.85 0.13 0.16
12:05 12:15 9.85 9.92 0.07 0.08
I-1, test 2 13:05 13:15 9.58 9.73 0.15 0.18
13:15 13:25 9.73 9.82 0.09 0.11
13:25 13:35 9.82 9.94 0.12 0.14
13:35 13:45 9.94 9.95 0.01 0.01
13:45 13:55 9.95 10.00 0.05**0.06
**water level dropped below bottom of casing and test was stopped
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Test Start
Time
Stop
Time
Initial Distance
Below
Reference
Final Distance
Below
Reference (ft)
Water Level
Drop (ft.)
Infiltration,
min/in.
I-2, test 1 11:25 11:35 9.26 9.57 0.31 0.37
11:35 11:45 9.57 9.71 0.14 0.17
11:45 11:55 9.71 9.80 0.09 0.11
11:55 12:05 9.80 9.90 0.10 0.12
12:05 12:15 9.90 9.94 0.04 0.05
12:15 12:25 9.94 9.97 0.03 0.04
I-2, test 2 13:10 13:20 9.59 9.78 0.19 0.23
13:20 13:30 9.78 9.87 0.09 0.11
13:30 13:40 9.87 9.95 0.08**0.10
**water level dropped below bottom of casing and test was stopped
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Test Start
Time
Stop
Time
Initial Distance
Below
Reference
Final Distance
Below
Reference (ft)
Water Level
Drop (ft.)
Infiltration,
min/in.
I-3, test 1 11:35 11:45 9.06 9.12 0.06 0.07
11:45 11:55 9.12 9.16 0.04 0.05
11:55 12:05 9.16 9.19 0.03 0.04
12:05 12:15 9.19 9.20 0.01 0.01
12:15 12:25 9.20 9.22 0.02 0.02
12:25 12:35 9.22 9.23 0.01 0.01
I-3, test 2 13:14 13:24 9.30 9.34 0.04 0.05
13:24 13:34 9.34 9.35 0.01 0.01
13:34 13:44 9.35 9.37 0.02 0.02
13:44 13:54 9.37 9.39 0.02 0.02
13:54 14:04 9.39 9.42 0.03 0.04
14:04 14:14 9.42 9.44 0.02 0.02
Laboratory Testing
The project engineer reviewed the field data and assigned laboratory tests to better understand
the engineering properties of the various soil strata, as necessary, for this project. Procedural
standards noted below are for reference to methodology in general. In some cases, variations to
methods were applied because of local practice or professional judgment. Standards noted below
include reference to other, related standards. Such references are not necessarily applicable to
describe the specific test performed.
■ASTM D2216 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)
Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
■ASTM D4318 Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of
Soils
■ASTM D422 Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
■ASTM D2435/D2435M Standard Test Methods for One-Dimensional Consolidation
Properties of Soils Using Incremental Loading
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■ASTM D698 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil
Using Standard Effort
■ASTM D1883 Standard Test Method for California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of Laboratory-
Compacted Soils
■Resistivity, pH, and soluble sulfate content
The laboratory testing program included examination of soil samples by an engineer. Based on
the material’s texture and plasticity, we described and classified the soil samples in accordance
with the Unified Soil Classification System.
Chemical Analysis:A soil sample obtained from boring B-1 at an approximate depth of 0 to 1.5
feet was submitted to Energy Laboratories for chemical analysis, to include the determination of
the soils’ pH, soluble sulfate content, and resistivity. These chemical analyses are currently still
in progress at the time of report preparation. We will forward the results of the analyses as they
become available.
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SITE LOCATION AND EXPLORATION PLANS
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Site Location Plan
Exploration Plan
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EXPLORATION RESULTS
Contents:
Boring Logs (B-1 through B-5)
Atterberg Limits
Grain Size Distribution
Consolidation/Swell
Moisture Density Relationship
CBR
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11-11-8
N=19
3-2-2N=4
3-4-5N=9
17-27-39N=66
50/2"
30
23
22
23
NP
LEAN CLAY (CL), brown, moist, medium stiff to very stiff
POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SILT AND SAND (GP-GM),with cobbles and boulders, fine to coarse grained, rounded tosubrounded, brown, moist to wet, very dense
Boring Terminated at 16.5 Feet
8.0
16.5
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.THIS BORING LOG IS NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. GEO SMART LOG-NO WELL 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20WATER LEVELOBSERVATIONSDEPTH (Ft.)5
10
15 FIELD TESTRESULTSUNCONFINEDCOMPRESSIVESTRENGTH (psf)PERCENT FINESWATERCONTENT (%)DRY UNITWEIGHT (pcf)ATTERBERGLIMITS
LL-PL-PI
LOCATION See Exploration Plan
Latitude: 45.7212° Longitude: -111.0791°GRAPHIC LOGMODEL LAYERDEPTH
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Advancement Method:Hollow-stem auger
Abandonment Method:Boring backfilled with auger cuttings upon completion.
Notes:
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Drill Rig: BK-81
BORING LOG NO. B-1
Billings ClinicCLIENT:Billings, MT
Driller: HazTech
Boring Completed: 01-14-2020
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory proceduresused and additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Westlake Road & East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
SITE:
Boring Started: 01-14-2020
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
While drilling
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
1
3 SAMPLE TYPE
9-10-7
N=17
3-3-2N=5
3-2-4N=6
13-13-20N=33
24-33-35N=68
94
31
21
20
20
3
82 30-24-6
LEAN CLAY (CL), brown, moist, medium stiff to very stiff
SILT (ML), brown, moist, medium stiff
POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SILT AND SAND (GP-GM),
with cobbles and boulders, fine to coarse grained, rounded tosubrounded, brown, moist to wet, dense to very dense
Boring Terminated at 16.5 Feet
5.0
9.0
16.5
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.THIS BORING LOG IS NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. GEO SMART LOG-NO WELL 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20WATER LEVELOBSERVATIONSDEPTH (Ft.)5
10
15 FIELD TESTRESULTSUNCONFINEDCOMPRESSIVESTRENGTH (psf)PERCENT FINESWATERCONTENT (%)DRY UNITWEIGHT (pcf)ATTERBERGLIMITS
LL-PL-PI
LOCATION See Exploration Plan
Latitude: 45.7212° Longitude: -111.0775°GRAPHIC LOGMODEL LAYERDEPTH
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Advancement Method:Hollow-stem auger
Abandonment Method:Boring backfilled with auger cuttings upon completion.
Notes:
Project No.: 26195068
Drill Rig: BK-81
BORING LOG NO. B-2
Billings ClinicCLIENT:Billings, MT
Driller: HazTech
Boring Completed: 01-14-2020
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory proceduresused and additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Westlake Road & East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
SITE:
Boring Started: 01-14-2020
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
While drilling
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
1
2
3 SAMPLE TYPE
13-14-11
N=25
2-2-2
N=4
3-3-8
N=11
26-34-30N=64
20-17-20N=37
77
25
20
4
35-22-13
LEAN CLAY WITH SAND (CL), brown, moist, medium stiff tovery stiff
POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SILT AND SAND (GP-GM),
with cobbles and boulders, fine to coarse grained, rounded tosubrounded, brown, moist to wet, dense to very dense
Boring Terminated at 16.5 Feet
9.0
16.5
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.THIS BORING LOG IS NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. GEO SMART LOG-NO WELL 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20WATER LEVELOBSERVATIONSDEPTH (Ft.)5
10
15 FIELD TESTRESULTSUNCONFINEDCOMPRESSIVESTRENGTH (psf)PERCENT FINESWATERCONTENT (%)DRY UNITWEIGHT (pcf)ATTERBERGLIMITS
LL-PL-PI
LOCATION See Exploration Plan
Latitude: 45.7212° Longitude: -111.0783°GRAPHIC LOGMODEL LAYERDEPTH
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Advancement Method:Hollow-stem auger
Abandonment Method:Boring backfilled with auger cuttings upon completion.
Notes:
Project No.: 26195068
Drill Rig: BK-81
BORING LOG NO. B-3
Billings ClinicCLIENT:Billings, MT
Driller: HazTech
Boring Completed: 01-14-2020
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory proceduresused and additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Westlake Road & East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
SITE:
Boring Started: 01-14-2020
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
While drilling
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
1
3 SAMPLE TYPE
12-11-6
N=17
2-3-3N=6
3-3-3
N=6
24
18
21
LEAN CLAY (CL), brown, moist, medium stiff to very stiff
Boring Terminated at 6.5 Feet
6.5
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.THIS BORING LOG IS NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. GEO SMART LOG-NO WELL 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20WATER LEVELOBSERVATIONSDEPTH (Ft.)5 FIELD TESTRESULTSUNCONFINEDCOMPRESSIVESTRENGTH (psf)PERCENT FINESWATERCONTENT (%)DRY UNITWEIGHT (pcf)ATTERBERGLIMITS
LL-PL-PI
LOCATION See Exploration Plan
Latitude: 45.7217° Longitude: -111.0795°GRAPHIC LOGMODEL LAYERDEPTH
Page 1 of 1
Advancement Method:Hollow-stem auger
Abandonment Method:Boring backfilled with auger cuttings upon completion.
Notes:
Project No.: 26195068
Drill Rig: BK-81
BORING LOG NO. B-4
Billings ClinicCLIENT:Billings, MT
Driller: HazTech
Boring Completed: 01-14-2020
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory proceduresused and additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Westlake Road & East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
SITE:
Boring Started: 01-14-2020
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
Groundwater not encountered
1 SAMPLE TYPE
11-11-6
N=17
3-1-2N=3
4-5-23
N=28
26
15
13
LEAN CLAY (CL), brown, moist, soft to very stiff
POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SILT AND SAND (GP-GM),with cobbles and boulders, fine to coarse grained, rounded tosubrounded, brown, moist, medium dense
Boring Terminated at 6.5 Feet
4.5
6.5
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.THIS BORING LOG IS NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. GEO SMART LOG-NO WELL 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20WATER LEVELOBSERVATIONSDEPTH (Ft.)5 FIELD TESTRESULTSUNCONFINEDCOMPRESSIVESTRENGTH (psf)PERCENT FINESWATERCONTENT (%)DRY UNITWEIGHT (pcf)ATTERBERGLIMITS
LL-PL-PI
LOCATION See Exploration Plan
Latitude: 45.7205° Longitude: -111.0797°GRAPHIC LOGMODEL LAYERDEPTH
Page 1 of 1
Advancement Method:Hollow-stem auger
Abandonment Method:Boring backfilled with auger cuttings upon completion.
Notes:
Project No.: 26195068
Drill Rig: BK-81
BORING LOG NO. B-5
Billings ClinicCLIENT:Billings, MT
Driller: HazTech
Boring Completed: 01-14-2020
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory proceduresused and additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Westlake Road & East Valley Center Road
Bozeman, MT
SITE:
Boring Started: 01-14-2020
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
Groundwater not encountered
1
3 SAMPLE TYPE
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
0 20 40 60 80 100CH or OHCL or OLML or OL
MH or OH"U" Line"A" Line
ATTERBERG LIMITS RESULTS
ASTM D4318
P
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IT
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NDE
X
LIQUID LIMIT
PROJECT NUMBER: 26195068
SITE: Westlake Road & East Valley CenterRoad Bozeman, MT
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
CLIENT: Billings Clinic
Billings, MT
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
LABORATORY TESTS ARE NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. ATTERBERG LIMITS 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20NP
30
35
NP
24
22
NP
6
13
PIPLLLBoring ID Depth
B-1
B-2
B-3
29.9
94.3
76.5
Fines
10 - 11.5
5 - 7
7.5 - 9
SM
ML
CL
SILTY SAND with GRAVEL
SILT
LEAN CLAY with SAND
DescriptionUSCS
CL-ML
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
0.0010.010.1110100 PERCENT COARSER BY WEIGHTGRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
ASTM D422
3 2 10 14 506 2001.5 81 140
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
3/4 1/23/8 30 403 60
HYDROMETERU.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES
16 20
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
44 1006
PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHTPROJECT NUMBER: 26195068
SITE: Westlake Road & East Valley CenterRoad Bozeman, MT
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
CLIENT: Billings Clinic
Billings, MT
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
LABORATORY TESTS ARE NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. 73155080 GRAIN SIZE - D95-D50 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/20SILTY SAND with GRAVEL (SM)
SILT (ML)
LEAN CLAY with SAND (CL)D50
D95
1.455
D60
CC
D10
0.077
3.239
3/4"
3/8"#4#8#16#30#50#100
#200
100.0
91.7991.1590.1289.2587.7985.3581.62
76.53
100.0
99.9199.899.5498.6194.32
#8
#16#30#50#100#200
100.0
84.9879.1965.5855.3847.6740.6435.37
32.0129.92
1 1/2"
3/4"3/8"#4#8#16#30#50
#100#200
fine coarse fine SILT OR CLAYCOBBLESGRAVELSAND
medium
29.906 0.084 12.454
D30
CU
10 - 11.5
5 - 7
7.5 - 9
SM
ML
CL
29.9
94.3
76.5
35.7
5.7
14.6
34.4
0.0
8.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
B-1
B-2
B-3
coarse
Sieve % Finer Sieve Sieve % Finer
SOIL DESCRIPTIONGRAIN SIZE
COEFFICIENTS
BORING ID % GRAVEL % SAND % SILT% COBBLES % CLAY
% Finer
DEPTH % FINES USCS
REMARKS
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
100 1,000 10,000AXIAL STRAIN, %PRESSURE, psf
SWELL CONSOLIDATION TEST
ASTM D2435
NOTES: Sample inundated with water at 1,000 psf.
PROJECT NUMBER: 26195068
SITE: Westlake Road & East Valley CenterRoad Bozeman, MT
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
CLIENT: Billings Clinic
Billings, MT
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
LABORATORY TESTS ARE NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. TC_CONSOL_STRAIN-USCS 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 2/4/2082 20B-2 SILT(ML)5 - 7 ft
Specimen Identification Classification , pcf WC, %
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45DRY DENSITY, pcfWATER CONTENT, %
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MOISTURE-DENSITY RELATIONSHIP
ASTM D698/D1557
PROJECT NUMBER: 26195068
SITE: Westlake Road & East Valley CenterRoad Bozeman, MT
PROJECT: Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus
CLIENT: Billings Clinic
Billings, MT
2110 Overland Ave, Ste 124Billings, MT
LABORATORY TESTS ARE NOT VALID IF SEPARATED FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. COMPACTION - V2 26195068 BILLINGS CLINIC B.GPJ TERRACON_DATATEMPLATE.GDT 1/23/20ASTM D698 Method B
B-4 @ 2.6 - 5 feetSource of Material
Description of Material
Remarks:
Test Method
PCF
%
TEST RESULTS
Maximum Dry Density
%
LL
104.9
Optimum Water Content
PIPL
ATTERBERG LIMITS
17.5
Percent Fines
PROJECT:Billings Clinic PROJECT NO:26195068
LOCATION:Bozeman, Montana
MATERIAL:CL
SAMPLE SOURCE:B-4 @ 2.6 - 5.0 ft DATE:2/4/2020
REVIEWED BY:TG
COMPACTION(%)94.5%CORRECTED
COMPACTION:REMOLDED TO APPX 95% MDD AT OPTIMUM PENETRATION C B R
PERCENT SWELL 1.9%0.100 3.1%
0.200 2.9%
BEFORE SOAK AFTER SOAK
DRY DENSITY 99.1 lbs./cu.ft 97.2 lbs./cu.ft D698 PROCTOR
PERCENT MOISTURE 17.5 %27.8 %DRY DENSITY(pcf) 104.9
MOISTURE(%)17.5
SURCHARGE WEIGHT 10 lbs.
CBR (CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO) OF LABORATORY-COMPACTED SOILS (ASTM D1883)
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5PENETRATIONSTRESS(psi)PENETRATION (in)
2110 Overland Avenue, Suite 124, Billings, Montana PHONE: (406) 656-3072 FAX: (406) 656-3578 ISSUED: 2/4/2020
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Contents:
General Notes
Unified Soil Classification System
Note: All attachments are one page unless noted above.
February 4, 2020 Terracon Project No. 26195068
Billings Clinic Bozeman Campus Bozeman, MT
500 to 1,000
> 8,000
4,000 to 8,000
2,000 to 4,000
1,000 to 2,000
less than 500
Unconfined Compressive StrengthQu, (psf)
GrabSample ShelbyTube
Split Spoon
N
(HP)
(T)
(DCP)
UC
(PID)
(OVA)
Standard Penetration TestResistance (Blows/Ft.)
Hand Penetrometer
Torvane
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
Unconfined CompressiveStrength
Photo-Ionization Detector
Organic Vapor Analyzer
SAMPLING WATER LEVEL FIELD TESTS
Soil classification as noted on the soil boring logs is based Unified Soil Classification System. Where sufficient laboratory
data exist to classify the soils consistent with ASTM D2487 "Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes" this
procedure is used. ASTM D2488 "Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)" is also used toclassify the soils, particularly where insufficient laboratory data exist to classify the soils in accordance with ASTM D2487.In addition to USCS classification, coarse grained soils are classified on the basis of their in-place relative density, and
fine-grained soils are classified on the basis of their consistency. See "Strength Terms" table below for details. The ASTM
standards noted above are for reference to methodology in general. In some cases, variations to methods are applied as aresult of local practice or professional judgment.
DESCRIPTIVE SOIL CLASSIFICATION
Exploration point locations as shown on the Exploration Plan and as noted on the soil boring logs in the form of Latitude
and Longitude are approximate. See Exploration and Testing Procedures in the report for the methods used to locate the
exploration points for this project. Surface elevation data annotated with +/- indicates that no actual topographical surveywas conducted to confirm the surface elevation. Instead, the surface elevation was approximately determined from
topographic maps of the area.
LOCATION AND ELEVATION NOTES
The soil boring logs contained within this document are intended for application to the project as described in this
document. Use of these soil boring logs for any other purpose may not be appropriate.
GENERAL NOTES
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
RELEVANCE OF SOIL BORING LOG
Water levels indicated on the soil boring logs are
the levels measured in the borehole at the timesindicated. Groundwater level variations will occur
over time. In low permeability soils, accuratedetermination of groundwater levels is not
possible with short term water levelobservations.
Water Initially
Encountered
Water Level After a
Specified Period of Time
Water Level Aftera Specified Period of Time
Cave InEncountered
STRENGTH TERMS
Standard Penetration orN-ValueBlows/Ft.
Descriptive Term(Density)
Hard
15 - 30Very Stiff> 50Very Dense
8 - 15Stiff30 - 50Dense
4 - 8Medium Stiff10 - 29Medium Dense
2 - 4Soft4 - 9Loose
0 - 1Very Soft0 - 3Very Loose
(50% or more passing the No. 200 sieve.)Consistency determined by laboratory shear strength testing, field visual-manualprocedures or standard penetration resistance
> 30
Descriptive Term(Consistency)Standard Penetration orN-ValueBlows/Ft.
(More than 50% retained on No. 200 sieve.)Density determined by Standard Penetration Resistance
CONSISTENCY OF FINE-GRAINED SOILSRELATIVE DENSITY OF COARSE-GRAINED SOILS
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Tests A
Soil Classification
Group
Symbol Group Name B
Coarse-Grained Soils:
More than 50% retained
on No. 200 sieve
Gravels:
More than 50% ofcoarse fraction
retained on No. 4 sieve
Clean Gravels:
Less than 5% finesC
Cu ‡ 4 and 1 £ Cc £ 3 E GW Well-graded gravel F
Cu < 4 and/or [Cc<1 or Cc>3.0]E GP Poorly graded gravel F
Gravels with Fines:
More than 12% fines C
Fines classify as ML or MH GM Silty gravel F, G, H
Fines classify as CL or CH GC Clayey gravelF, G, H
Sands:
50% or more of coarse
fraction passes No. 4
sieve
Clean Sands:
Less than 5% finesD
Cu ‡ 6 and 1 £ Cc £ 3E SW Well-graded sandI
Cu < 6 and/or [Cc<1 or Cc>3.0]E SP Poorly graded sandI
Sands with Fines:
More than 12% fines D
Fines classify as ML or MH SM Silty sandG, H, I
Fines classify as CL or CH SC Clayey sand G, H, I
Fine-Grained Soils:
50% or more passes the
No. 200 sieve
Silts and Clays:
Liquid limit less than 50
Inorganic:PI > 7 and plots on or above “A”
lineJ CL Lean clayK, L, M
PI < 4 or plots below “A” line J ML Silt K, L, M
Organic:Liquid limit - oven dried < 0.75 OL Organic clayK, L, M, N
Liquid limit - not dried Organic silt K, L, M, O
Silts and Clays:
Liquid limit 50 or more
Inorganic:PI plots on or above “A” line CH Fat clayK, L, M
PI plots below “A” line MH Elastic SiltK, L, M
Organic:Liquid limit - oven dried < 0.75 OH Organic clayK, L, M, P
Liquid limit - not dried Organic silt K, L, M, Q
Highly organic soils:Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT Peat
A Based on the material passing the 3-inch (75-mm) sieve.
B If field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, add “with cobbles
or boulders, or both” to group name.
C Gravels with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: GW-GM well-graded
gravel with silt, GW-GC well-graded gravel with clay, GP-GM poorly
graded gravel with silt, GP-GC poorly graded gravel with clay.
D Sands with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: SW-SM well-graded
sand with silt, SW-SC well-graded sand with clay, SP-SM poorly graded
sand with silt, SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay.
E Cu = D60/D10 Cc =
6010
2
30
DxD
)(D
F If soil contains ‡ 15% sand, add “with sand” to group name.
G If fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-GM, or SC-SM.
HIf fines are organic, add “with organic fines” to group name.
I If soil contains ‡ 15% gravel, add “with gravel” to group name.
J If Atterberg limits plot in shaded area, soil is a CL-ML, silty clay.
KIf soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add “with sand” or “with
gravel,” whichever is predominant.
L If soil contains ‡ 30% plus No. 200 predominantly sand, add
“sandy” to group name.
MIf soil contains ‡ 30% plus No. 200, predominantly gravel, add
“gravelly” to group name.
NPI ‡ 4 and plots on or above “A” line.
OPI < 4 or plots below “A” line.
P PI plots on or above “A” line.
QPI plots below “A” line.