8102 EVERGREEN WAY Geotech Report 2025-08-04

DevCo, Inc. ES-6516 April 1, 2019 Page 9 Retaining Walls Retaining walls must be designed to resist earth pressures and applicable surcharge loads. The following parameters may be used for design: • Active earth pressure (yielding condition) 35 pcf (equivalent fluid) • At-rest earth pressure (restrained condition) 50 pcf • Traffic surcharge (passenger vehicles) 70 psf (rectangular distribution)* • Passive earth pressure 350 pcf (equivalent fluid) • Coefficient of friction 0.40 • Seismic surcharge 6H psf** Where applicable Where H equals the retained height(in feet) The above design parameters are based on a level backfill condition and level grade at the wall toe. Revised design values will be necessary if sloping grades are to be used above or below retaining walls. Additional surcharge loading from adjacent foundations, sloped backfill, or other relevant loads should be included in the retaining wall design. Retaining walls should be backfilled with free-draining material that extends along the height of the wall and a distance of at least 18 inches behind the wall. The upper 12 inches of the wall backfill may consist of a less permeable soil, if desired. A sheet drain may also be considered in lieu of the free draining material. A perforated drainpipe should be placed along the base of the wall and connected to an approved discharge location. A typical retaining wall drainage detail is provided on Plate 3. If drainage is not provided, hydrostatic pressures should be included in the wall design. Drainage Discrete zones of perched groundwater seepage should be anticipated in site excavations depending on the time of year grading operations take place, particularly within deeper excavations for utilities and below-grade stormwater facilities. Temporary measures to control surface water runoff and groundwater during construction would likely involve interceptor trenches and sumps. ESNW should be consulted during preliminary grading to identify areas of seepage and to provide recommendations to reduce the potential for instability related to seepage effects. Finish grades must be designed to direct surface drain water away from structures and slopes. Water must not be allowed to pond adjacent to structures or slopes. In our opinion, foundation drains should be installed along building perimeter footings. A typical foundation drain detail is provided on Plate 4. Earth Solutions NW,LLC