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Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation NGA File No.1031018 <br /> Multi-Family Residential Development April 19,2018 <br /> Everett,Washington Page 10 <br /> Maximum dry density,in this report,refers to that density as determined by the ASTM D-1557 Compaction <br /> Test procedure. The moisture content of the soils to be compacted should be within about two percent of <br /> optimum so that a readily compactable condition exists. It may be necessary to over-excavate and remove <br /> wet soils in cases where drying to a compactable condition is not feasible. All compaction should be <br /> accomplished by equipment of a type and size sufficient to attain the desired degree of compaction. <br /> Slab-on-Grade <br /> Slabs-on-grade should be supported on subgrade soils prepared as described in the Site Preparation and <br /> Grading subsection of this report. We recommend that all floor slabs be underlain by at least six inches of <br /> free-draining gravel with less than three percent by weight of the material passing Sieve#200 for use as a <br /> capillary break. We recommend that the capillary break be hydraulically connected to the footing drain <br /> system to allow free drainage from under the slab. A suitable vapor barrier,such as heavy plastic sheeting <br /> (6-mil minimum), should be placed over the capillary break material. An additional 2-inch-thick moist <br /> sand layer may be used to cover the vapor barrier. This sand layer is optional,and is intended to be used <br /> to protect the vapor barrier membrane and to aid in curing the concrete. <br /> Pavements <br /> Pavement subgrade preparation and structural filling where required,should be completed as recommended <br /> in the Site Preparation and Grading and Structural Fill subsections of this report. The pavement <br /> subgrade should be proof-rolled with a heavy,rubber-tired piece of equipment,to identify soft or yielding <br /> areas that require repair. The pavement section should be underlain by a minimum of six inches of clean <br /> granular pit run or crushed rock. We should be retained to observe the proof-rolling and recommend <br /> subgrade repairs prior to placement of the asphalt or hard surfaces. <br /> Utilities <br /> We recommend that underground utilities be bedded with a minimum 12 inches of pea gravel prior to <br /> backfilling the trench with on-site or imported material. Trenches within settlement sensitive areas should <br /> be compacted to 95%of the modified proctor as described in the Structural Fill subsection of this report. <br /> Trenches located in non-structural areas should be compacted to a minimum 90% of the maximum dry <br /> density. <br /> Stormwater Infiltration <br /> General: The 2014 WSDOE Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington was utilized to <br /> determine the long-term design infiltration rate of the site soils. According to this manual, on-site <br /> infiltration testing consisting of the Small-Scale Pilot Infiltration Test(PIT)was used to determine the long- <br /> term design infiltration rates. We conducted a Small PITs within Infiltration Pit One and Two, as shown <br /> NELSON GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. 93 <br />