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PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
SRX NORTH
SOUTH 19TH AVENUE & WEST GRAF STREET
BOZEMAK MONTANA
PREPARED FOR:
Mr. Parker Lange
Providence Development
1450 Twin Lakes Avenue. Ste. 201
Bozeman, MT 59718
Rawhide Engineering, Inc. February 22,2024
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Providence Development
1450 Twin Lakes Avenue, Ste. 201
Bozeman, MT 59718
SUBJECT: Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report
SRX North
South 19th Avenue & West Graf Street
Bozeman, Montana
Dear Mr. Lange:
This report presents the results of our preliminary geotechnical investigation for the SRX North
located on South 19th Avenue & West Graf Street in Bozeman, Montana. The site location and
test pit locations are shown on the Vicinity/Site Map shown on Plate 1 at the end of this report.
This site is proposed to have residential and commercial property.
Our recommendations contained in this report are based on exploratory test pits, laboratory
testing, engineering analysis and preparation of this report. The recommendations required to
design preliminary foundations and utility installation are contained in the attached report.
These conclusions and recommendations, along with restrictions and limitations on these
conclusions, are discussed in the attached report.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to you, and look forward to future endeavors. If
you have any questions regarding this report or need additional information or services, please
feel free to call the undersigned. pNTA.
Sincerely, ROB ERTWAYNE •*
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Enclosures: Report (1 hard copy, 1 pdf)
Rawhide Engineering, Inc. February 22,2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................1
ProjectDescription..............................................................................................................1
Scopeof Service.................................................................................................................1
Authorization ......................................................................................................................1
Professional Statements and Limitations............................................................................1
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION......................................................................................................2
FIELD INVESTIGATION .................................................................................................................2
LABORATORYTESTING ..............................................................................................................2
Moisture Content Tests........................................................................................................3
Soil Classification Tests.......................................................................................................3
Resistivityand pH Tests......................................................................................................4
SUBSURFACE SOILS AND GROUNDWATER............................................................................4
RECOMMENDATIONS...................................................................................................................4
Excavations ......................................................................................................................4
Material .................................................................................................................5
Placement and Compaction ....................................................................................5
FOUNDATIONS........................................................................................................................5
ShallowFoundations.................................................................................5
StructuralFill..................... ...........................................................................................6
CompactionRequirements...................................................................................................7
CONCRETESLAB-ON-GRADE.....................................................................................................7
SITEDRAINAGE ............................................................................................................................8
APPENDICES
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February 22,2024
PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
SRX NORTH
SOUTH 19TH AVENUE &WEST GRAF STREET
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
INTRODUCTION
Project Description
This report is to determine the subsurface soils on this site and provide preliminary
recommendations for future development of residential and commercial property. The project
also includes utilities and interior streets. The new buildings will be on South 19th Avenue &
West Graf Street in Bozeman, Montana as shown on the site map, Plate 1 at the end of this
report.
Scope of Services
Our scope of services for this project consisted of the following:
1. Excavating 6 exploratory test pits to a depth ranging from 6.0 to 8.0 feet below
existing site grades.
2. Laboratory testing to determine the characteristics of the site soils for use in
engineering design. Four corrosivity samples were taken.
3. Engineering analysis to aid in the preliminary design of structure foundations and
structural pavement sections.
4. Provide information as to the existing groundwater conditions at the time of our
exploration.
5. Provide recommendations for earthwork and construction on the site.
This study did not include evaluations of site seismicity, liquefaction, faulting, or other potential
geologic or environmental hazards. This study did not include a groundwater study or the
design of a dewatering system.
Authorization
Authorization to proceed with our work on this project was provided on February 2, 2024.
Professional Statements and Limitations
Recommendations presented in this report are governed by the physical properties of the soils
encountered in the exploratory test pits, laboratory testing, current groundwater conditions, the
project layout and design data described in the following proposed construction section.
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The recommendations presented in this report are based on exploratory test pit locations shown
on the site map. Variations in soils may exist between the explored locations and the nature
and extent of soil variations may not be evident until construction occurs. If subsurface
conditions other than those described in this report are encountered and if project design and
layout is substantially altered from the information in this report, Rawhide Engineering should be
notified so that recommendations can be reviewed and amended, if necessary.
This report has been prepared for design purposes for our client and specifically for this project
in accordance with the generally accepted standards of practice at the time the report was
written. No warranty, either expressed or implied, are intended or made.
Other standards or documents referenced in any given standard cited in this report, or otherwise
relied upon by the authors of this report, are only mentioned in the given standard; they are not
incorporated into it or "included by reference," as that latter term is used relative to contracts or
other matters of law.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
It is our understanding that this project will include residential and commercial development with
utility installation and interior street construction. Structural loads and foundation type will be
designed at a later date if the project proceeds on this site.
FIELD INVESTIGATION
In order to determine and evaluate the subsurface conditions across the site, 6 exploratory test
pits were completed using a track hoe provided by Rawhide Engineering. Test pit depths were
6.0 to 8.0 feet below the existing ground surface. The location of the test pits shown on the
Vicinity/Site Map were dimensioned from property corners with the site map provided. This
location should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the method used.
The field investigation was under the direct control of an experienced member of our
geotechnical staff who logged the soil conditions for each test pit. Samples were obtained from
bulk samples during the test pit excavation. The bulk samples were examined by field
personnel, logged and sealed to prevent moisture loss prior to laboratory testing. After
completion, the groundwater level in the test pit was recorded and the test pits were backfilled
using the excavated material.
The test pit logs included at the end of this report are labelled TP-1 through TP-6. A test pit log
legend and a description of the Unified Soil Classification System used to identify the soils is
included with the test pit logs.
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LABORATORY TESTING
A laboratory testing program was utilized to provide the necessary data for engineering analysis
of this project. The testing was used to evaluate the index and engineering properties
specifically for the conditions encountered during our field exploration. The following program
was used for this project.
Moisture Content Tests—ASTM D2216
Moisture content tests were conducted on selected samples obtained from the site. These tests
were used to aid in identifying the current soil conditions and aid in classifying the soils.
Moisture content tests are shown on the test pit logs.
Soil Classification Tests—ASTM D422, D1140, D4318, D2487 and D2488
In order to classify the soils according to the Unified Classification System, soil gradations and
Atterberg Limits test were conducted on selected samples. The results of this testing is shown
below and on the test pit logs.
Gradations and Atterberg Limits Tests
Percent Passing
Sieve Size TP-5 @ 1.5-3.5'
No. 4 100
No. 10 98
No. 20 89
No. 40 83
No. 80 70
No. 200 58
Plastic Index 11.7
Unified Sandy Lean Clay
Classification I (CL
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CORROSIVITY AND pH TESTING
The City of Bozeman requested corrosivity and pH testing for the soils on the site to determine
the life expectancy of metal underground utilities. Four test pits were sampled at a depth of 6.5
feet below existing site grades. The samples were all gravel with sand. The testing was
performed by Energy Lab in Billings, Montana. The test results are attached to this report.
SITE CONDITIONS
The site is located on the northeast corner of 19t' Avenue and Graf Street in Bozeman,
Montana. The site is bordered by 19'h Avenue on the west, Graf Street on the south and
agricultural land on the remaining sides. The site is currently covered by vegetation. This
approximate 40 acre parcel slopes to the northwest. Drainage consists of infiltration and runoff
to topographical low areas.
SUBSURFACE SOILS AND GROUNDWATER
The soil conditions encountered on the site generally consist of a layer of vegetated topsoil
which was underlain by a layer of sandy lean clay to depths ranging from 2.5 to 5.0 feet.
Beneath the sandy lean clay we encountered gravel with sand and cobbles to the depths
explored of 8.0 to 9.0 feet below existing site grades. The sandy lean clay with sand layer was
medium stiff and has a moderate plastic index. The gravel with sand was dense and was
granular non-plastic. Groundwater was encountered in the test pits at depths ranging from 4.3
to 5.2 feet during our exploration in February 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Prior to construction, the topsoil with vegetation layer should be stripped and removed from the
site. It appears about 1.0 foot can be used as a reasonable estimate for average depth of
stripping. Prior to placing fill for the future building pads, the building pad area should
be scarified, moisture conditioned and compacted to 95% of ASTM D698. Excavations
resulting from removal operations should be cleaned of all loose material and widened as
necessary to permit access to compaction equipment.
Excavations
The contractor is ultimately responsible for the safety of workers and should strictly observe
federal and local OSHA requirements for excavation shoring and safety. All temporary slopes
should comply with OSHA requirements for Type A soils in the upper fine grained soils and
Type C in the native gravel with sand. During wet weather, runoff water should be prevented
from entering excavations.
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It appears that excavation for footings and utility trenches can be readily made with either a
conventional backhoe or excavator in the native soil materials. We expect the walls of the
footing trenches in the near surface fine grained soils and lower gravel with sand to stand near
vertically without significant sloughing. If trenches are extended deeper than five feet or are
allowed to dry out, the excavations may become unstable and should be evaluated to verify
their stability prior to occupation by construction personnel. Shoring or sloping of any deep
trench walls may be necessary to protect personnel and provide temporary stability. All
excavations should comply with current OSHA safety requirements for Type A soils in the upper
fine grained soils and Type C in the native gravel with sand. (Federal Register 29 CFR, Part
1926).
Backfills for trenches or other excavations within pavement areas should be compacted in six to
eight inch layers with mechanical tampers. Jetting and flooding should not be permitted. We
recommend all backfill be compacted to a minimum compaction of 97% of the maximum dry
density as determined by ASTM D698. The moisture content of compacted backfill soils should
be within 2% of the optimum. Poor compaction in utility trench backfill may cause excessive
settlements resulting in damage to the pavement structural section or other overlying
improvements. Compaction of trench backfill outside of improvement areas should be a
minimum of 90% relative compaction.
Material - Pipe bedding shall be defined as all material within six inches of the perimeter
of the pipe. Backfill shall be classified as all material within the remainder of the trench.
Material for use as bedding shall consist of clean, granular materials, and shall conform
to requirements for bedding material listed in the Standard Specifications.
Placement and Compaction - Pipe bedding shall be placed in thin layers not exceeding
eight inches in loose thickness, and conditioned to the proper moisture content for
compaction.
All other trench backfill shall be placed in thin layers not exceeding eight inches in loose
thickness, conditioned to the proper moisture content, and compacted as required for
adjacent fill. If not specified, backfill should be compacted to at least 97% relative
compaction in areas under structures, utilities, roadways, parking areas, concrete
flatwork, and to 90% relative compaction in undeveloped areas.
Foundations
At this time this is a preliminary report and the size and design of residential and commercial
buildings is not known. We would recommend that future buildings would be constructed with
conventional shallow stem wall foundations. The foundations can bear on the native gravel with
sand layer. If the gravel layer is lower than the footing elevation they should be excavated down
to the gravel with sand and cobble layer. Due to the large cobbles encountered on this site, it
may be advantageous to place 1 foot of structural fill under the entire building envelope to aid in
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concrete forming and provide a uniform bearing surface. Structural loads are not available for
this project. Based on our exploration we would recommend an allowable bearing capacity of
4,000 psf for the native gravel with sand layer or compacted structural fill. Settlements will be
calculated later when the type of building and structural loads are known.
Structural fill shall be placed in layers, moisture conditioned, and compacted to 98% of ASTM
D698. Exterior continuous footings should be 4.0 feet in depth to provide frost protection.
Interior column footings should be embedded 1 foot in depth for confinement. Wall foundation
dimensions should satisfy the requirements listed in the latest edition of the International
Commercial Code. Reinforcing steel requirements for foundations should be provided by the
design engineer.
The allowable bearing pressures, indicated above, are net values, therefore, the weight of the
foundation and backfill may be neglected when computing dead loads. Allowable bearing
pressures may be increased by one-third for short-term loading such as wind or seismic.
Resistance to lateral loads in the gravel with sand may be calculated using an allowable passive
equivalent fluid unit weight of 360 pounds per cubic foot and an allowable coefficient of friction
of 0.47 applied to vertical dead loads. Both passive and frictional resistances may be assumed
to act concurrently. An allowable active equivalent fluid pressure of 38 pounds per cubic foot
may be used.
The International Building Code (IBC) site class for this project is Class C.
This site may require a dewatering system to install utilities. Designing a dewatering
system was not part of our scope of services. The dewatering system should be
designed by a competent engineer with experience designing dewatering systems and
there effects on adjacent structures.
Structural Fill
Structural fill will be used beneath the footings and should consist of dense gravel with sand and
conforming to the following gradation and plastic index.
Sieve Size Percent Passing
3 Inch 100%
No. 4 25-65%
No. 200 <20%
Plastic Index 12 or less
All structural fill shall be placed in eight inch loose lifts and uniformly moisture conditioned to
within +/-2% of optimum moisture content. The contractor shall provide and use sufficient
equipment of a type and weight suitable for the conditions encountered in the field. The
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equipment shall be capable of obtaining the required compaction in all areas, including those
that are inaccessible to ordinary rolling equipment.
Compaction Requirements
The following table lists the compaction requirements for structural fill, foundation backfill, utility
trench backfill and street subgrade preparation.
COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS
Structural Fill Beneath Foundations 98% of ASTM D698
Backfill Against Foundations 95% of ASTM D698
Utility Trench Backfill 97% of ASTM D698
Building Pad Construction 95% of ASTM D698
Concrete Slab-on-Grade Construction
Prior to constructing concrete slabs, the upper six inches of slab subgrade should be
scarified, moisture conditioned to within 2% of optimum, and uniformly compacted to at
least 95% of maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D698. The building pad may be
constructed using on site soils or imported fill and then covered by the base course.
Scarification and compaction will not be required if floor slabs are to be placed directly on
undisturbed compacted structural fill.
All concrete floor slabs should have a minimum thickness of four inches. Slab thickness and
structural reinforcing requirements within the slab should be determined by the design engineer.
At least six inches of crushed base aggregate should be placed beneath slab-on-grade
floors to provide uniform support. The aggregate base should be compacted to a minimum
of 95% relative compaction.
In floor slab areas where moisture sensitive floor coverings are planned, an impermeable
membrane (e.g. 10-mil thick polyethylene) should be placed over the base course to reduce the
migration of moisture vapor through the concrete slabs. The impermeable membrane should be
installed as required by the flooring manufacturer. Current literature from the American
Concrete Institute and the Portland Cement Association recommend that the vapor barrier is
placed on top of the crushed base course and the concrete is placed directly on the vapor
barrier.
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Asphalt Pavement Sections
The recommended asphalt structural section for the project presented below was calculated
using the AASHTO pavement design procedure. Traffic loading information was not available at
the issue of this report. If traffic loading information becomes available or if loading is
anticipated to exceed assumed loading conditions, alternative pavement structural sections
should be determined based on the provided loading information. In our analysis, we have
assumed a light—duty section for interior streets of 175,000 18-kip equivalent single axle load
(18-kip ESAL) for the lifetime of the pavement. A CBR value of 3.5 was used for design of the
pavement section.
PAVEMENT STRUCTURAL SECTIONS
Traffic Condition Recommended Minimum Structural Section
Interior Street Asphalt Section 3" of Asphalt Pavement on 6 inches of Crushed Base
Course on 12 inches of 6" minus pitrun subbase gravel
The pitrun subbase may be reduced if the native gravel with sand layer is encountered at the
subgrade elevation.
It should be noted that the subgrade soils are likely to be prone to frost action during the winter
and saturation during the wet spring months. The primary impact of frost action and subgrade
saturation is the loss of subgrade and aggregate base strength. The parking/driving areas life
will be increased if efforts are made to reduce the accumulation of excess moisture in the
subgrade soils.
Subgrade and Aggregate Base
Subgrade Preparation — Prior to placement of aggregate base, the upper six
inches of subgrade soil shall be uniformly compacted to at least 95% relative
compaction. This may require scarifying, moisture conditioning, and compacting
in both cut and fill areas.
Aggregate Base - Aggregate materials shall meet the requirements of the
appropriate sections of the "Standard Specifications" for 1 '/2' Crushed Base
Course. The aggregate base materials must be approved by the Geotechnical
Engineer prior to use.
After the subgrade is properly prepared, the aggregate base shall be placed in
layers, moisture conditioned as necessary, and compacted by rolling to at least
95% relative compaction. The compaction thickness of aggregate base shall be
as shown on the approved plans.
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Site Drainage
Final elevations at the site should be planned so that drainage is directed away from all
foundations and concrete slabs. Parking areas should be designed to drain surface water off
the sight and away from structures. According to the International Commercial and Residential
Code, structures should be designed to have 6" of fall in the first 10 feet away from the
structure. If this cannot be attained, drainage swales need to be constructed to drain water
away from the structure and off of the site. Down spouts with 6 foot extensions should be used
for residential structures.
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TEST PIT LOG LOGGED BY: J. Frank
PROJECT: SRX - North DRILL METHOD: Excavator
R EW. Graf Street& South 19th Avenue DRILLER: Vinger Rawhide CLIENT: Providence Development DATE: 2/6/24
Eiigineeriiig lite. LOCATION: Bozeman, Montana ELEVATION:
SAMPLES LABORATORY TESTING
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Topsoil with Vegetation and Organics - Brown, Moist,
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2 CL Sandy Lean Clay - Brown, Moist, Medium Stiff,
Moderate Plastic Index
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4 Groundwater Level at 4.3 Feet
GP Gravel and Cobbles with Sand - Gray/Brown, Moist to Wet,
5 Dense, Granular Non-Plastic
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7 Sample at 6.5 Feet for Corrosive Soils Tests
8 Test Pit Ends at Approximately 8.0 Feet Depth
9 Groundwater Was Encountered at 4.3 Feet
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Topsoil with Vegetation and Organics- Brown, Moist,
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Medium Stiff, Moderate Plastic Index
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6 GP Gravel and Cobbles with Sand -Gray/Brown, Moist to Wet,
Dense, Granular Non-Plastic
7 Sample at 6.5 Feet for Corrosive Soils Tests
Groundwater Level at 6.2 Feet
8 Test Pit Ends at Approximately 8.0 Feet Depth
9 Groundwater Was Encountered at 5.2 Feet
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IQ TEST PIT LOG LOGGED BY: J. Frank
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Topsoil with Vegetation and Organics - Brown. Moist.
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Medium Stiff, Moderate Plastic Index
3 GP Gravel and Cobbles with Sand - Gray/Brown, Moist to Wet,
4 Dense, Granular Non-Plastic
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TEST PIT LOG LOGGED BY: J. Frank
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RW. Graf Street& South 19th Avenue DRILLER: Vinger
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Engineering Inc. LOCATION: Bozeman, Montana ELEVATION:
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Topsoil with Vegetation and Organics - Brown, Moist,
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Moderate Plastic Index
3 GP Gravel and Cobbles with Sand -Gray/Brown, Moist to Wet,
4 Dense, Granular Non-Plastic
5 Groundwater Level at 4.9 Feet
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8 Test Pit Ends at Approximately 8.0 Feet Depth
9 Groundwater Was Encountered at 4.9 Feet
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TEST PIT LOG LOGGED BY: J. Frank
PROJECT: SRX - North DRILL METHOD: Excavator
R EW. Graf Street& South 19th Avenue DRILLER: Vinger Rawhide CLIENT: Providence Development DATE: 2/6/24
Engineering Inc. LOCATION: Bozeman, Montana ELEVATION:
SAMPLES I LABORATORY TESTING
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Topsoil with Vegetation and Organics - Brown, Moist,
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TEST PIT LOG LOGGED BY: J. Frank
PROJECT: SRX- North DRILL METHOD: Excavator
W. Graf Street& South 19th Avenue DRILLER: Vinger
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Topsoil with Vegetation and Organics- Brown, Moist,
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4 GP Gravel and Cobbles with Sand -Gray/Brown, Moist to Wet,
5 Dense, Granular Non-Plastic
Groundwater Level at 4.6 Feet
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8 Test Pit Ends at Approximately 8.0 Feet Depth
9 Groundwater Was Encountered at 4.6 Feet
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ANALYTICAL SUMMARY REPORT
February 16,2024
Rawhide Engineering, Inc
6871 King Ave W Ste G1K
Billings, MT 59106-2604
Work Order: B24020493 Quote ID: B4842
Project Name: SRX II
Energy Laboratories Inc Billings MT received the following 4 samples for Rawhide Engineering, Inc on 2/7/2024 for analysis.
Lab ID Client Sample ID Collect Date Receive Date Matrix Test
B24020493-001 SRX II TP-1 @6.5 feet 02/06/24 09:00 02/07/24 Soil Anions, Saturated Paste Extract
Oxidation Reduction Potential
pH, Saturated Paste
Saturated Paste Extraction ASA
Resistivity,Sat Paste
B24020493-002 SRX II TP-2 @6.5 feet 02/06/24 09:30 02/07/24 Soil Same As Above
B24020493-003 SRX II TP-4 @6.5 feet 02/06/24 10:00 02/07/24 Soil Same As Above
B24020493-004 SRX II TP-6 @6.5 feet 02/06/24 10:30 02/07/24 Soil Same As Above
The analyses presented in this report were performed by Energy Laboratories, Inc., 1120 S 27th St., Billings, MT 59101, unless
otherwise noted. Any exceptions or problems with the analyses are noted in the report package. Any issues encountered during
sample receipt are documented in the Work Order Receipt Checklist.
The results as reported relate only to the item(s)submitted for testing. This report shall be used or copied only in its entirety. Energy
Laboratories, Inc.is not responsible for the consequences arising from the use of a partial report.
If you have any questions regarding these test results, please contact your Project Manager.
Report Approved By:
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Pzi�Brandy A. Pelzel
Technical Data Reviewer Date: 2024.02.16 11:35:57 -07:00
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LABORATORY ANALYTICAL REPORT
Prepared by Billings, MT Branch
Client: Rawhide Engineering,Inc Report Date: 02/16/24
Project: SRX II Collection Date: 02/06/24 09:00
Lab ID: B24020493-001 Date Received: 02/07/24
Client Sample ID: SRX II TP-1 @6.5 feet Matrix: Soil
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Analyses Result Units Qualifiers RL QCL Method Analysis Date/By
SATURATED PASTE EXTRACT
Resistivity,Sat.Paste 1740 ohm-cm 1 Calculation 02/13/24 16:37/srm
pH,sat.paste 7.7 s.u. 0.1 ASA10-3 02/13/24 16:37/srm
Chloride 19 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 17:44/spb
Sulfate 36 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 17:44!spb
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ORP Measurement Temp 15.6 °C A2580 BM 02/09/24 14:43/jeb
Oxidation-Reduction Potential 303 mV A2580 BM 02/09/24 14:43/jeb
Report RL-Analyte Reporting Limit MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level
Definitions: QCL-Quality Control Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Client: Rawhide Engineering,Inc Report Date: 02/16/24
Project: SRX II Collection Date: 02/06/24 09:30
Lab ID: B24020493-002 Date Received: 02/07/24
Client Sample ID: SRX II TP-2 @6.5 feet Matrix: Soil
Mcu
Analyses Result Units Qualifiers RL QCL Method Analysis Date I By
SATURATED PASTE EXTRACT
Resistivity,Sat.Paste 1870 ohm-cm 1 Calculation 02/13/24 16:37/srm
pH,sat.paste 7.6 s.u. 0.1 ASA10-3 02/13/24 16:37/srm
Chloride 23 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 18:01/spb
Sulfate 30 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 18:01/spb
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ORP Measurement Temp 17.5 °C A2580 BM 02/09/24 15:20/jeb
Oxidation-Reduction Potential 292 mV A2580 BM 02/09/24 15:20/jeb
Report RL-Analyte Reporting Limit MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level
Definitions: QCL-Quality Control Limit NO-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Client: Rawhide Engineering,Inc Report Date: 02/16/24
Project: SRX II Collection Date: 02/06/24 10:00
Lab ID: B24020493-003 Date Received: 02/07/24
Client Sample ED: SRX II TP-4 @6.5 feet Matrix: Soil
MCL/
Analyses Result Units Qualifiers RL QCL Method Analysis Date/By
SATURATED PASTE EXTRACT
Resistivity,Sat.Paste 1570 ohm-cm 1 Calculation 02/13/24 16:37/srm
pH,sat.paste 7.8 s.u. 0.1 ASA10-3 02/13/24 16:37/srm
Chloride 20 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 18:18/spb
Sulfate 42 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 18:18/spb
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ORP Measurement Temp 17.9 °C A2580 BM 02/09/24 15:51/jeb
Oxidation-Reduction Potential 295 mV A2580 BM 02/09/24 15:51/jeb
Report RL-Analyte Reporting Limit MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level
Definitions: QCL-Quality Control Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Client: Rawhide Engineering,Inc Report Date: 02/16/24
Project: SRX II Collection Date: 02/06/24 10:30
Lab ID: B24020493-004 Date Received: 02/07/24
Client Sample ID: SRX II TP-6 @6.5 feet Matrix: Soil
MCL/
Analyses Result Units Qualifiers RL QCL Method Analysis Date/By
SATURATED PASTE EXTRACT
Resistivity,Sat.Paste 2250 ohm-cm 1 Calculation 02/13/24 16:37/srm
pH,sat.paste 7.8 s.u. 0.1 ASA10-3 02/13/24 16:37/srm
Chloride 16 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 18:35/spb
Sulfate 23 mg/L 1 E300.0 02/14/24 18:35/spb
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ORP Measurement Temp 18.0 °C A2580 BM 02/09/24 16:08/jeb
Oxidation-Reduction Potential 294 mV A2580 BM 02/09/24 16:08/jeb
Report RL-Analyte Reporting Limit MCL-Maximum Contaminant Level
Definitions: QCL-Quality Control Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Analyte Count Result Units RL %REC Low Limit High Limit RPD RPDLimit Qual
Method: A2580 BM Batch:R416513
Lab ID: LCS1 Laboratory Control Sample Run:ORION 720A HZW 240209A 02/09/2414:20
Oxidation-Reduction Potential 235 mV 100 95 105
Lab ID: B24020493-001ADUP 2 Sample Duplicate Run:ORION 720A HZW 240209A 02/0912414:55
ORP Measurement Temp 16.1 "C
Oxidation-Reduction Potential 296 mV 2.5 10
Qualifiers:
RL-Analyte Reporting Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Analyte Result Units RL %REC Low Limit High Limit RPD RPDLimit Qual
Method: ASA10-3 Batch:187063
Lab ID: B24020493-004A DUP Sample Duplicate Run:MISC-SOIL_240213A 02/13/24 16:37
pH,sat.paste 7.80 S.U. 0.10 0.0 10
Lab ID: LCS-2402131637 Laboratory Control Sample Run:MISC-SOIL_240213A 02/13/24 16:37
pH,sat.paste 6.90 S.U. 0.10 99 90 110
Qualifiers:
RL-Analyte Reporting Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Analyte Result Units RL %REC Low Limit High Limit RPD RPDLimit Qual
Method: Calculation Batch:187063
Lab ID: B24020493-004A DUP Sample Duplicate Run:MISC-SOIL_240213A 02/13/24 16:37
Resistivity,Sat.Paste 2200 ohm-cm 1.0 70 130 2.2 30
Lab ID: LCS-2402131637 Laboratory Control Sample Run:MISC-SOIL_240213A 02/13/24 16:37
Resistivity,Sat.Paste 124 ohm-cm 1.0 103 70 130
Qualifiers:
RL-Analyte Reporting Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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Analyte Result Units RL %REC Low Limit High Limit RPD RPDLimit Qua[
Method: E300.0 Batch:187063
Lab ID: MB-187063 Method Blank Run:IC METROHM 2 240212A 02/14/24 17:10
Chloride ND mg/L 0.008
Sulfate ND mg/L 0.08
Lab ID: LCS-187063 Laboratory Control Sample Run:IC METROHM 2_240212A 02/14/24 17:27
Chloride 1280 mg/L 1.2 103 70 130
Sulfate 2440 mg/L 5.0 122 70 130
Lab ID: B24020493-004ADUP Sample Duplicate Run:IC METROHM 2_240212A 02/14/24 18:52
Chloride 14.0 mg/L 1.0 11 30
Sulfate 24.0 mg/L 1.0 4.1 30
Qualifiers:
RL-Analyte Reporting Limit ND-Not detected at the Reporting Limit(RL)
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TEST PIT LOG LEGEND
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Soil Pattern USCS Symbol USCS Classification
FILL Artificial Fill
GP or GW Poorly/Well graded GRAVEL
GM Silty GRAVEL
GC Clayey GRAVEL
GP-GM Poorly graded GRAVEL with Silt
GP-GC Poorly graded GRAVEL with Clay
SP or SW Poorly/Well graded SAND
SM Silty SAND
SC Clayey SAND
SP-SM Poorly graded SAND with Silt
M RA W' SP-SC Poorly graded SAND with Clay
SC-SM Silty Clayey SAND
MIL SILT
MH Elastic SILT
CL-ML Silty CLAY
CL Lean CLAY
CH Fat CLAY
PCEM PARTIALLY CEMENTED
CEM CEMENTED
BDR BEDROCK
CONSISTENCY
Cohesionless Soils Cohesive Soils Cementation
VL Very Loose So Soft MH Moderately Hard
L Loose F Firm H Hard
MD Medium Dense S Stiff VH Very Hard
D Dense VS Very Stiff
VD Very Dense
SAMPLING
SPT
Shelby Tube
NR No Recovery
Bulk Sample
Water Table
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Coarse GratrmC Sods Gravels Ctoan Gravels Cu t 4 and I s Cc 131 GW wall rsdod graver
Moro Curs SO%ronsin00 Moro Cyan 501E of Coarse Lou than 5%6nesc Cu<4 and/or i>Cc>34 GP Poorly,graded Ornr
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Meru Curs 12%*105' Fines dassify as CL or CH GC CbM gravel"
Sands porn Sys Cu a 6 and 1:Cc s 3' Sw wesyfadod nand'
50%or Moro of cow" Lass Cnan 5%tins° Cu<8 and/or 1>Cc>3• SP Poorly graded sand'
fractionpasses
No.4 aim Sands vM Fines Fares des"as ML or MH SM Say sand""'
Moro Clan 12%finks° Fines Classify as CL or CH SC Cfayay sand""
firm•GrsMad Soft sts and Guys lnorgank PI>7 and plots on or above'A'6aa' CL Lean Cray""
50%or more pituas fe Ligkdd ftl lsu then 50 Plc 4 or plots baow W Inc' MIL Solr"
No.200 slaw organic Liquid MM oven dried <0.76 OL Ord cley""
Uquld IhrA-not ddod Organic SM14"°
Sfas and Oava Irxxgark PI plots an or above A'fire CH Fat o r-
Uquld fitt l 56 or more PI pWb below-A-lino MH Base Sm"
etc Liquid ft*-oven dried <0.75 ON OqW&dr/w"
two ft*-not died Orgarde sit1Y1A
klgfrly organic Bobs Prinwily orgardc n*cer.dark In color.and organic odor PT Post
Based an the matmW passing the 34n.(754=)aim "If Area are orgardc,add'with organic fires'to group name.
s If bold sample contained cobbles or boulders,at bath,add Wth cobbles r If sod conbdm 215%gravel.add'#A%gravel"10 group name.
or boubsrs.or boW b group nacre. 'If ACefberg dmits plot in shaded area.sod is a CL•ML-silly day.
crrrwwd.stew S en 171E tires rwgf wkw dwral (:wAW walwadnd KM eotl owdalne 16 lo 20%plus No.200.add%A1h eared'at-WOO
gravel Mb a L GW-GC waVaded gavel with day.GP-Girt Poo* gravel;oNdever Is prodondnsnt.
padod gave!with sill(iP-GC p=V graded Wavel with day. L If SW carat lit a 30%plus ft 200 prnad=*M Ay Sand.add
oSands wM 5 b 12%Cnes MgL&O dual symbols: SWSM wdW&dod 'smW to group none.
sand vft sill.SWSC wolf gvdod sand w8h day.SPSM poorly graded If soil contaha 2 30%pew No.200.p edorninantly gam,
sand wM SM SPSC poorly graded sand%vm day add lgravolllyP to group name.
aQ)a 04*IC0 CG a (Dios' "PI 2 4 and plots on or abovo A 6ne.
DO x DO o PI<4 or plots below-A Ono.
v If SW 0or Mft a 15%sand,add wm sand'to group,name. "PI plots an or above'A line.
Off Moe dassity as CL-ML.use dust symbol GC-GM,or SC SA 0 PI plots below'A'fine.
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