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Geotechnical Engineering Report 5 May 25,2017 <br /> Central Everett CHC,Everett,Washington RGI Project No.2017-094 <br /> > Covering soil stockpiles with anchored plastic sheeting <br /> > Revegetating or mulching exposed soils with a minimum 3-inch thickness of straw <br /> if surfaces will be left undisturbed for more than one day during wet weather or <br /> one week in dry weather <br /> > Directing runoff away from exposed soils and slopes <br /> > Confining sediment to the project site <br /> > Inspecting and maintaining erosion and sediment control measures frequently <br /> (The contractor should be aware that inspection and maintenance of erosion <br /> control BMPs is critical toward their satisfactory performance. Repair and/or <br /> replacement of dysfunctional erosion control elements should be anticipated.) <br /> Permanent erosion protection should be provided by reestablishing vegetation using <br /> hydroseeding and/or landscape planting. Until the permanent erosion protection is <br /> established, site monitoring should be performed by qualified personnel to evaluate the <br /> effectiveness of the erosion control measures. Provisions for modifications to the erosion <br /> control system based on monitoring observations should be included in the erosion and <br /> sedimentation control plan. <br /> 5.2.2 EXCAVATIONS <br /> All temporary cut slopes 'associated with the site and utility excavations should be <br /> adequately inclined to prevent sloughing and collapse. The site soils consisted of exiting <br /> fill soils and loose to medium dense sand. <br /> Accordingly, for excavations more than 4 feet but less than 20 feet in depth, the <br /> temporary side slopes should be laid back with a minimum slope inclination of 1:1 <br /> (Horizontal:Vertical). If there is insufficient room to complete the excavations in this <br /> manner, or excavations greater than 20 feet in depth are planned, using temporary <br /> shoring to support the excavations should be considered. For open cuts at the site, RGI <br /> recommends: <br /> > No traffic, construction equipment, stockpiles or building supplies are allowed at <br /> the top of cut slopes within a distance of at least 5 feet from the top of the cut. <br /> > Exposed soil along the slope is protected from surface erosion using waterproof <br /> tarps and/or plastic sheeting. <br /> > Construction activities are scheduled so that the length of time the temporary cut <br /> is left open is minimized. <br /> > Surface water is diverted away from the excavation. <br /> > The general condition of slopes should be observed periodically by a geotechnical <br /> engineer to confirm adequate stability and erosion control measures. <br /> In all cases, however, appropriate inclinations will depend on the actual soil and <br /> groundwater conditions encountered during earthwork. Ultimately, the site contractor <br /> 111 <br /> RILEYGROUP <br />