6202 ASSOCIATED BLVD Geotech Report 2022-10-25

Proposed Everett Warehouse ZipperGeo Project No. 2152.01 March 5, 2019 Structural Fill section of this report. If utility foundation soils are soft, we recommend that they be over - excavated 12 inches and replaced with crushed rock. Structures such as manholes and catch basins which extend into soft soils or encountered groundwater should be underlain by at least 12 inches of crushed gravel fill compacted to at least 90 percent of the modified Proctor maximum dry density. This granular material could consist of crushed rock, quarry spalls, or coarse crushed concrete. Bedding: We recommend that a minimum of 4 inches of bedding material be placed above and below all utilities or in general accordance with the utility manufacturer's recommendations and local ordinances. We recommend that pipe bedding consist of Gravel Backfill for Pipe Zone Bedding as specified in Section 9-03.12(3) of the WSDOT Standard Specifications. All trenches should be wide enough to allow for compaction around the haunches of the pipe, or material such as pea gravel should be used below the spring line of the pipes to eliminate the need for mechanical compaction in this portion of the trenches. If water is encountered in the excavations, it should be removed prior to fill placement. Trench Backfill: Materials, placement, and compaction of utility trench backfill should be in accordance with the recommendations presented in the Structural Fill section of this report. In our opinion, the initial lift thickness should not exceed 1 foot unless recommended by the manufacturer to protect utilities from damage by compacting equipment. Light, hand operated compaction equipment may be utilized directly above utilities if damage resulting from heavier compaction equipment is of concern. Temporary and Permanent Slopes Temporary excavation slope stability is a function of many factors, including: • The presence and abundance of groundwater; • The type and density of the various soil strata; • The depth of cut; • Surcharge loadings adjacent to the excavation; and • The length of time the excavation remains open. As the cut is deepened, or as the length of time an excavation is open, the likelihood of bank failure increases; therefore, maintenance of safe slopes and worker safety should remain the responsibility of the contractor, who is present at the site, able to observe changes in the soil conditions, and monitor the performance of the excavation. It is exceedingly difficult under the variable circumstances to pre -establish a safe and "maintenance -free" temporary cut slope angle. Therefore, it should be the responsibility of the contractor to maintain safe temporary slope configurations since the contractor is continuously at the job site, able to observe the nature and condition of the cut slopes, and able to monitor the subsurface materials and groundwater conditions encountered. Unsupported vertical slopes or cuts deeper than 4 feet are not recommended if Page 10