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• APPENDIX A <br /> FIELD EXPLORATIONS <br /> Subsurface soil and groundwater conditions for the project were evaluated by completing four borings(B-1 <br /> through B-4)and 21 cone penetration tests(CPTs) (CPT-1 through CPT-21)and.The CPTs were completed <br /> by In Situ Engineering between September 13 to September 16, 2016 and were advanced to practical <br /> refusal ranging in depths between 23 and 65/feet below existing site grades.The borings were completed <br /> with a track-mounted drill subcontracted to GeoEngineers on September 28, 2016. Each boring was <br /> completed to a depth of 56/ feet below existing site grades. The locations of the explorations were <br /> determined using a GPS-enabled application and measuring in the field. The locations shown in Figure 2 <br /> should be considered accurate to the degree implied by the method used. Disturbed soil samples were <br /> obtained using the split spoon sampler(SPT) method.The samples were placed in plastic bags to maintain <br /> the moisture content and transported back to our laboratory for analysis and testing. The borings were <br /> backfilled in accordance with Department of Ecology regulations. <br /> Borings <br /> The borings were completed using track-mounted,continuous-flight, hollow-stem auger drilling equipment. <br /> The borings were continuously monitored by a geotechnical engineer or geologist from our firm who <br /> examined and classified the soils encountered, obtained representative soil samples, observed <br /> groundwater conditions and prepared a detailed log of each exploration. <br /> • The soils encountered in the borings were generally sampled at 2/ and 5-foot vertical intervals with a <br /> 2-inch outside diameter split-barrel SPT sampler. The disturbed samples were obtained by driving the <br /> sampler 18 inches into the soil with a 140-pound automatic hammer free-falling 30 inches.The number of <br /> blows required for each 6 inches of penetration was recorded. The blow count ("N-value") of the soil was <br /> calculated as the number of blows required for the final 12 inches of penetration. This resistance, or <br /> N-value, provides a measure of the relative density of granular soils and the relative consistency of cohesive <br /> soils.Where very dense soil conditions precluded driving the full 18 inches,the penetration resistance for <br /> the partial penetration was entered on the logs. The blow counts are shown on the boring logs at the <br /> respective sample depths. <br /> Soils encountered in the borings were visually classified in general accordance with the classification <br /> system described in Figure A-1.A key to the boring log symbols is also presented in Figure A-1.The logs of <br /> the borings are presented in Figures A-2 through A-5.The boring logs are based on our interpretation of the <br /> field and laboratory data and indicate the various types of soils and groundwater conditions encountered. <br /> The logs also indicate the depths at which these soils or their characteristics change,although the change <br /> may actually be gradual. If the change occurred between samples, it was interpreted.The densities noted <br /> on the boring logs are based on the blow count data obtained in the borings and judgment based on the <br /> conditions encountered. <br /> Relatively undisturbed Shelby Tube samples were collected at selected locations to better observe the <br /> interbedded condition of the fine-grained soils within the sand. <br /> Observations of groundwater conditions were made during drilling. The groundwater conditions <br /> • encountered during drilling are presented on the boring logs. Groundwater conditions observed during <br /> GEOENGINEERS.g May31,2017 " PageA-1 <br /> File No.22360-003-00 <br />