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October 19, 2021 Page 9 of 12 Geotechnical Evaluation The contractor is responsible for removing all water -sensitive soils from the trenches regardless of the backfill location and compaction requirements. Depending on the depth and location of the proposed utilities, we anticipate the need to re -compact existing fill soils below the utility structures and pipes. The contractor should use appropriate equipment and methods to avoid damage to the utilities and/or structures during fill placement and compaction procedures. Pavements The near surface subgrade soils generally consist of silty sand with gravel. These soils are rated as good for pavement subgrade material (depending on silt content and moisture conditions). We estimate that the subgrade will have a California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value of to and a modulus of subgrade reaction value of k = 200 pci, provided the subgrade is prepared in general accordance with our recommendations. We recommend that at a minimum, 12 inches of the existing subgrade material be moisture conditioned (as necessary) and re -compacted to prepare for the construction of pavement sections. Deeper levels of recompaction or overexcavation and replacement may be necessary in areas where fill and/or very poor (soft/loose) soils are present. The subgrade should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by ASTM Test Method D1557. In place density tests should be performed to verify proper moisture content and adequate compaction. The recommended flexible and rigid pavement sections are based on design CBR and modulus of subgrade reaction (k) values that are achieved, only following proper subgrade preparation. It should be noted that subgrade soils that have relatively high silt contents will likely be highly sensitive to moisture conditions. The subgrade strength and performance characteristics of a silty subgrade material may be dramatically reduced if this material becomes wet. Based on our knowledge of the proposed project, we expect the traffic to range from light duty (passenger automobiles) to heavy duty (delivery trucks). The following tables show the recommended pavement sections for light duty and heavy duty use. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE (FLEXIBLE) PAVEMENT LIGHT DUTY Asphaltic Concrete Aggregate Base* Compacted Subgrade* ** 2.5 in. 6.o in. 12.0 in. HEAVY DUTY Asphaltic Concrete Aggregate Base* Compacted Subgrade* ** 3.5 in. 6.o in. 12.0 in. www.cobaltgeo.com (2o6) 331-1097