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The drainage material should consist of washed 3/8-inch to No. 8 pea gravel or conform to Section <br /> 9-03.12(4) of the 2020 WSDOT Standard Specifications. The perimeter footing drains should drain to a <br /> suitable discharge point, preferably a storm drain. We recommend that the cleanouts be covered and be <br /> placed in flush-mounted utility boxes. Water collected in roof downspout lines must not be routed to the <br /> footing drain lines. <br /> 4.5. Excavations <br /> We anticipate temporary open cut slopes will likely be used to complete excavations for the project. <br /> Excavations are also required for underground utilities. The stability of open cut slopes is a function of soil <br /> type, groundwater seepage, slope inclination, slope height and ru:arby surface loads. The use of <br /> inadequately designed open cuts could impact the stability of aci 1:.nnt work areas, existing utilities, and <br /> endanger personnel. <br /> 4.5.1.Excavation Considerations <br /> The fill and glacial till soils may be excavated with cot ivcntional heavy-duty t cnvation equipment, such as <br /> trackhoes or dozers. It may be necessary to rip the ;;I;.cial soils locally to facilitate excavation. Cobbles and <br /> boulders commonly exist within the glacial soils, and LIc contractor -:hould be prel.,!r- d to deal with them. <br /> Likewise, the surficial fill may contain foundations and/0 ,-llitie ; ir,11n previous site development, as well <br /> as debris, rubble,and/or cobbles and bookders.We recomme .,1 I_i rat procedures be identified in the project <br /> specifications for measurement and payment of v.fork associated with obstructions. <br /> 4.5.2.Temporary Cut Slopes <br /> For planning purposes,temporary unsupported slopes more than 4 feel high may be inclined at 11/2H:1V <br /> (horizontal to vertical) ioiximum steepness within Fill soils and 1H:1V in the dense to very dense glacial <br /> till deposits. Flatter slope', may be necessary if scf page is present on the face of the cut slopes or if <br /> localized sloughing occurs. i I wever, temporary cuts 'Mould be discussed with the geotechnical engineer <br /> during final design development to evaluat suitable cut slope inclinations for the various portions of the <br /> excavation. <br /> The above guidelines assure That surface loads such as traffic, construction equipment, stockpiles or <br /> building supplic will be kept ay..+ from the i_, n of the cut slopes a sufficient distance so that the stability <br /> of the excavaticrl not affected. .'i,: recommend that this distance be at least 5 feet from the top of the <br /> cut for temporary cl!r . made at 1H or flatter and less than 10 feet high, and no closer than a distance <br /> equal to one-half the h:`irf,ht of the L,oe for cuts more than 10 feet high. <br /> Temporary cut slopes should Ii it tinned such that they do not encroach on a 1H:1V influence line projected <br /> down from the edges of nearby or planned foundation elements. <br /> Water that enters the excavations must be collected and routed away from prepared subgrade areas. We <br /> expect that this may be accomplished by installing a system of drainage ditches and sumps along the toe <br /> of the cut slopes. Some sloughing and raveling of the cut slopes should be expected. Temporary covering, <br /> such as heavy plastic sheeting with appropriate ballast, should be used to protect these slopes during <br /> periods of wet weather. Surface water runoff from above cut slopes should be prevented from flowing over <br /> the slope face by using berms, drainage ditches, swales or other appropriate methods. <br /> GEOENGINEERS. December 6,2021 Page 6 <br /> File No.24459-003-00 <br />