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Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation Cliff Drive Short Plat Residence Development Everett, Washington NGA File No. 1021318 February 2, 2018 Page 11 and pavement subgrade should be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of its maximum dry density. Maximum dry density, in this report, refers to that density as determined by the ASTM D-1557 Compaction Test procedure. The moisture content of the soils to be compacted should be within about two percent of optimum so that a readily compactable condition exists. It may be necessary to over - excavate and remove wet soils in cases where drying to a compactable condition is not feasible. All compaction should be accomplished by equipment of a type and size sufficient to attain the desired degree of compaction. Slab -on -Grade Slabs -on -grade should be supported on subgrade soils prepared as described in the Site Preparation and Grading subsection of this report. We recommend that all floor slabs be underlain by at least six inches of free -draining gravel with less than three percent by weight of the material passing Sieve #200 for use as a capillary break. We recommend that the capillary break be hydraulically connected to the footing drain system to allow free drainage from under the slab. A suitable vapor barrier, such as heavy plastic sheeting (6-mil minimum), should be placed over the capillary break material. An additional 2-inch-thick moist sand layer may be used to cover the vapor barrier. This sand layer may be used to protect the vapor barrier membrane and to aid in curing the concrete. Pavements Pavement subgrade preparation and structural filling where required, should be completed as recommended in the Site Preparation and Grading and Structural Fill subsections of this report. The pavement subgrade should be proof -rolled with a heavy, rubber -tired piece of equipment, to identify soft or yielding areas that require repair. The pavement section should be underlain by a minimum of six inches of clean granular pit run. We should be retained to observe the proof -rolling and recommend repairs prior to placement of the asphalt or hard surfaces. Utilities We recommend that underground utilities be bedded with a minimum 12 inches of pea gravel prior to backfilling the trench with on -site or imported material. Trenches within settlement sensitive areas should be compacted to 95% of the modified proctor as described in the Structural Fill subsection of this report. Trenches located in non-structural areas should be compacted to a minimum 90% of the maximum dry density. NELSON GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.