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Proposed View Ridge Subsurface Exploration, Geologic Hazards, Infiltration Potential, <br /> Elementary School Replacement and Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report <br /> Everett, Washington Preliminary Design Recommendations <br /> The pavement sections included in this report section are for driveway and parking areas on- <br /> site, and are not applicable to right-of-way improvements. At this time, we are not aware of <br /> any planned right-of-way improvements; however, if any new paving of public streets is <br /> required, we should be allowed to offer situation-specific recommendations. <br /> The exposed ground should be recompacted to 95 percent of ASTM:D 1557. If required, <br /> structural fill may then be placed to achieve desired subbase grades. Upon completion of the <br /> recompaction and structural fill, a pavement section consisting of 21/2 inches of asphaltic <br /> concrete pavement (ACP) underlain by 4 inches of 11/4-inch crushed surfacing base course is <br /> the recommended minimum in areas of planned passenger car driving and parking. In heavy <br /> traffic areas, a minimum pavement section consisting of 3 inches of ACP underlain by 2 inches <br /> of 5/8-inch crushed surfacing top course and 4 inches of 11/4-inch crushed surfacing base course <br /> is recommended. The crushed rock courses must be compacted to 95 percent of the maximum <br /> density, as determined by ASTM:D 1557. All paving materials should meet gradation criteria <br /> contained in the current Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Standard <br /> Specifications. <br /> Depending on construction staging and desired performance, the crushed base course material <br /> may be substituted with asphalt treated base (ATB) beneath the final asphalt surfacing. The <br /> substitution of ATB should be as follows: 4 inches of crushed rock can be substituted with <br /> 3 inches of ATB, and 6 inches of crushed rock may be substituted with 4 inches of ATB. ATB <br /> should be placed over a native or structural fill subgrade compacted to a minimum of <br /> 95 percent relative density, and a Ph,- to 2-inch thickness of crushed rock to act as a working <br /> surface. If ATB is used for construction access and staging areas, some rutting and <br /> disturbance of the ATB surface should be expected. The general contractor should remove <br /> affected areas and replace them with properly compacted ATB prior to final surfacing. <br /> 15.0 PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MONITORING <br /> Our report is based on project plans that were current at the time it was written. We <br /> recommend that AESI perform a geotechnical review of the plans prior to final design <br /> completion. <br /> We are also available to provide geotechnical engineering and monitoring services during <br /> construction. The integrity of the foundation system depends on proper site preparation and <br /> construction procedures. In addition, engineering decisions may have to be made in the field <br /> in the event that variations in subsurface conditions become apparent. Construction monitoring <br /> services are not part of our currently approved scope of work. <br /> September 2Z, 2010 ASSOCIATED EARTH SCIENCES, INC. <br /> BWG/tb-KE100255A2-Projects1201002551KE1WP Page 21 <br />