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I <br /> I <br /> GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION <br /> EVERETT,WASHINGTON <br /> February 6,2018 <br /> I <br /> Wall Design Criteria <br /> "At-rest"Conditions(Lateral Earth Pressure—EFD+) 55 pcf(Equivalent Fluid Density) <br /> "Active"Conditions(Lateral Earth Pressure—EFD+) 35 pcf(Equivalent Fluid Density) <br /> Seismic Increase for"At-rest"Conditions 22H*(Uniform Distribution) <br /> (Lateral Earth Pressure) <br /> Seismic Increase for"Active"Conditions 8H*(Uniform Distribution) <br /> (Lateral Earth Pressure) <br /> Passive Earth Pressure on Low Side of Wall Neglect upper 2 feet,then 35o pcf EFD+ <br /> (Allowable,includes F.S.=1.5) <br /> Soil-Footing Coefficient of Sliding Friction(Allowable; 0.40 <br /> includes F.S.=1.5) <br /> "H is the height of the wall;Increase based on one in 2,50o year seismic event(2 percent probability of being exceeded in 5o years),+ <br /> EFD—Equivalent Fluid Density <br /> The stated lateral earth pressures do not include the effects of hydrostatic pressure generated by water <br /> accumulation behind the retaining walls. Uniform horizontal lateral active and at-rest pressures on the <br /> retaining walls from vertical surcharges behind the wall may be calculated using active and at-rest lateral <br /> earth pressure coefficients of o.3 and o.5,respectively(if necessary for the vaults). The soil unit weight of <br /> 125 pcf may be used to calculate vertical earth surcharges. <br /> To reduce the potential for the buildup of water pressure against the walls, continuous footing drains <br /> (with cleanouts) should be provided at the bases of the walls. The footing drains should consist of a <br /> minimum 4-inch diameter perforated pipe,sloped to drain,with perforations placed down and enveloped <br /> by a minimum 6 inches of pea gravel in all directions. Pumps may be required if gravity flow cannot be <br /> achieved. <br /> The backfill adjacent to and extending a lateral distance behind the walls at least 2 feet should consist of <br /> free-draining granular material. All free draining backfill should contain less than 3 percent fines <br /> (passing the U.S. Standard No. 200 Sieve)based upon the fraction passing the U.S. Standard No.4 Sieve <br /> with at least 3o percent of the material being retained on the U.S. Standard No. 4 Sieve. The primary <br /> purpose of the free-draining material is the reduction of hydrostatic pressure. Some potential for the <br /> moisture to contact the back face of the wall may exist,even with treatment,which may require that more <br /> extensive waterproofing be specified for walls,which require interior moisture sensitive finishes. <br /> We recommend that the backfill be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density based on <br /> ASTM Test Method D1557. In place density tests should be performed to verify adequate compaction. <br /> Soil compactors place transient surcharges on the backfill. Consequently, only light hand operated <br /> equipment is recommended within 3 feet of walls so that excessive stress is not imposed on the walls. <br /> PO Box 82243 6 <br /> Kenmore,WA 98028 <br /> (206)331-1097 <br /> Cobaltgeo(@gmail.com <br />