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Mr. Bill Messner ES-6132 <br /> October 5, 2018 Page 5 <br /> The allowable anchor pullout values provided above apply to typical six-inch-diameter tieback <br /> anchors that will have the capacity to be post-grouted after installation. Tieback anchors should <br /> be verification tested and proof tested in general accordance with the most recent edition of the <br /> Recommendations for Prestressed Rock and Soil Anchors manual, published by the Post- <br /> Tensioning Institute. A minimum of two verification tests (200 percent of the design load) should <br /> be performed. Verification test anchors may be used as production anchors provided anchor <br /> testing is acceptable. Production anchors should be proof tested to 130 percent of the design <br /> load. A representative of ESNW should observe the anchor testing and provide documentation <br /> of the test results, which should include an elevation of anchor creep susceptibility. Tieback <br /> anchors should be locked off at 90 to 100 percent of the design load. The soldier pile end bearing <br /> capacity value provided in this section is based on the soldier piles embedding at least 10 feet <br /> into dense native soil. <br /> Geotechnical Plan Review <br /> We reviewed the referenced shoring plans prepared by CG Engineering, including the structural <br /> calculations. Based on our review, the plans conform to our geotechnical recommendations, <br /> including both our previous recommendations and those provided in this letter. <br /> Additional Services <br /> ESNW should be consulted to review final site designs and/or project plans to ensure appropriate <br /> geotechnical provisions have been incorporated. ESNW should also be retained to provide <br /> testing and consultation services during construction. <br /> The services described in this letter were prepared under the responsible charge of Raymond <br /> Coglas, P.E., who is a licensed engineer(with geotechnical expertise) in the State of Washington. <br /> It is noted EMC Title 19 defines "geologist" but does not define "engineer". Raymond Coglas, <br /> P.E., understands the requirements of the current geologically hazardous areas chapter, EMC <br /> 19.37.080, and the definitions of the applicable terms contained within EMC 19.4. Individuals <br /> under the responsible charge of Raymond Coglas, P.E., have prepared this geotechnical <br /> evaluation, reviewed the previously completed ECI field investigation, and researched historic <br /> records on or in the vicinity of the subject site. In our opinion, the scope of services completed <br /> for this project is adequate to meet City requirements. We have concluded the proposal will avoid <br /> impacts to the geologically hazardous area, and no geological hazards will result from the <br /> proposed development either on site or on any adjacent properties. <br /> Earth Solutions NW,LLC <br />