for proposed repair of channel retaining wall · pdf filefor proposed repair of channel...

GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR PROPOSED REPAIR OF CHANNEL RETAINING WALL

TAPO HILLS DIVERSION REPAIR

SIMI VALLEY AREA OF VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT NO.: VT‐25335‐01

MARCH 17, 2017

PREPARED FOR

VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY

BY

EARTH SYSTEMS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

1731‐A WALTER STREET

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA

EARTH SYSTEMS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1

Project Description ............................................................................................................. 1

Purpose and Scope of Work ................................................................................................ 1

Site Setting .......................................................................................................................... 2

REGIONAL GEOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 2

SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................. 3

SEISMICITY AND SEISMIC DESIGN ................................................................................................... 3

CONCLUSIONS AND RRECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................. 4

Grading ................................................................................................................................ 5

Pre‐Grading Considerations .................................................................................... 5

Rough Grading ........................................................................................................ 5

Utility Trenches ....................................................................................................... 9

Structural Design ................................................................................................................. 7

Retaining Wall Foundations .................................................................................... 7

Frictional and Lateral Coefficients .......................................................................... 8

Retaining Wall Backfill ............................................................................................ 8

Settlement Considerations ..................................................................................... 9

ADDITIONAL SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 10

LIMITATIONS AND UNIFORMITY OF CONDITIONS ........................................................................ 10

REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 11


TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

APPENDIX A

Field Study

Vicinity Map

Regional Geology Map (Dibblee)

Seismic Hazard Zones Map

Site Plan

Logs of Borings

Symbols Commonly Used on Boring Logs

Unified Soil Classification

APPENDIX B

Laboratory Testing

Tabulated Test Results

Individual Test Results

APPENDIX C

2013 CBC & ASCE 7‐10 Seismic Parameters

Fault Parameters

USGS Seismic Design Maps Reports

March 17, 2017 1 Project No.: VT‐25335‐01 Report No.: 17‐3‐23


INTRODUCTION

Project Description

This report presents results of a Geotechnical Engineering study that Earth Systems performed

for the repair of a failing flood control channel wall located on the north side of Ditch Road in

the Simi Valley area of Ventura County, California. The failing channel wall is about 55 feet in

length, 4‐feet in height, and located on the north side of the channel. The area of failing wall is

currently shored with horizontally‐spaced bracing. There appears to be additional wall length

that is damaged outside of the 55‐foot shored length in both directions.

It is assumed that the proposed channel wall repair will be concrete construction supported on

continuous foundations. Structural considerations of maximum wall loads of 2.0 kips per lineal

foot were used as a basis for the recommendations of this report. If actual loads vary

significantly from these assumed loads, Earth Systems should be notified since re‐evaluation of

the recommendations contained in this report may be required.

Purpose and Scope of Work

The purpose of the geotechnical study that led to this report was to evaluate the near surface

geologic and soil conditions of the site with respect to the proposed construction. These

conditions include surface and subsurface soil/bedrock types, expansion potential, bearing

capacity, the presence or absence of subsurface water. The scope of our work included:

Performing a reconnaissance of the site, and reviewing regional geology maps.

Drilling, sampling, and logging one drilled boring on Ditch Road (adjacent to the flood

control channel) to study bedrock, soil, and groundwater conditions. Hand augering,

sampling, and logging 2 exploratory borings behind the area of failing channel wall to

study bedrock, soil, and groundwater conditions.

Laboratory testing soil samples obtained from the subsurface exploration to determine

their physical and engineering properties.

Analyzing the geotechnical data obtained.

Preparing this report.



Contained in this report are:

Descriptions and results of field and laboratory tests that were performed.

Discussions pertaining to the local geologic, soil, and groundwater conditions.

Conclusions and recommendations pertaining to site grading and structural design.

Site Setting

The site of the proposed channel wall repair is located on the north side of Ditch Road and

about 1/3‐mile east of the intersection of Ditch Road and Township Avenue in the Simi Valley

area of Ventura County, California (see Vicinity Map and Site Plan in Appendix A). The channel

has an open top, rectangular cross‐section. The channel retaining walls are about 4‐feet high

and the channel width is about 8‐ to 10‐feet. Ditch Road lies on the south side of the channel.

An ascending slope with a drainage axis lies north of the area of channel wall failure. This

ascending slope has a gradient of about 7:1 (horizontal to vertical). The drainage axis trends

generally in a north‐south orientation which directs any flow to the back of the channel wall

and in the area of wall failure.

The geographic coordinates of the area of wall failure are about Latitude 34.2949° North and

Longitude 118.7330° West. The relative elevation of the site is about 1,120 feet above mean

sea level. The slope is sparsely vegetated.

REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The site lies within the Simi Valley foothills in the western portion of the Transverse Ranges

geologic province. Numerous east‐west trending folds and reverse faults indicative of active

north‐south transpressional tectonics characterize the region. The ongoing regional

compression produces the east‐west trending faults that deform early Pleistocene to Tertiary

aged marine and non‐marine sedimentary bedrock units. These sedimentary bedrock units

underlie the property at a relatively shallow depth. The ongoing regional compression has

locally resulted in the east‐west trending Simi fault, which is located several hundred feet south

of the site [see attached Regional Geologic Map by T.W. Dibblee, Jr. (Geologic Map of the Santa

Susana Quadrangle, 1992) in Appendix A]. The proposed wall repair area does not lie within

any study zones for liquefaction or earthquake induced landslides [CGS (California Geologic

Survey), 1997]. No faults were encountered during field studies



The site is mapped by T.W. Dibblee, Jr. as Oligocene‐aged Sespe Formation bedrock. Our field

study encountered alluvium overlying Sespe Formation bedrock in two of the three borings.

SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

About 13 to 2.5 feet of alluvium overlying Sespe Formation bedrock was encountered in borings

B‐1 and HA‐1, respectively. Boring HA‐2 refused on a cobble and did not encounter the Sespe

Formation bedrock.

Testing indicates that anticipated bearing soils lie in the "very low" expansion range (expansion

index equals 1). It appears that soils can be cut by normal excavation/grading equipment.

Groundwater was not encountered in any of the exploratory borings within the maximum

depths explored. Mapping of historically shallowest groundwater included within the Seismic

Hazard Zone Report for the Simi Valley (East) 7.5‐Minute Quadrangle (CGS, 1997, Revised 2001)

is inconclusive regarding the depth to which groundwater has risen to in the past but appears to

be at least greater than 50 feet below the existing grade.

Samples of near‐surface soils were tested for pH, resistivity, soluble sulfates, and soluble

chlorides. The test results will be provided under a separate cover letter.

SEISMICITY AND SEISMIC DESIGN

Although the site is not within a State‐designated "fault rupture hazard zone", it is located in an

active seismic region where large numbers of earthquakes are recorded each year. Historically,

major earthquakes felt in the vicinity of the subject site have originated from faults outside the

area. These include the December 21, 1812 "Santa Barbara Region" earthquake, that was

presumably centered in the Santa Barbara Channel, the 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake, the

1872 Owens Valley earthquake, and the 1952 Arvin‐Tehachapi earthquake.

It is assumed that the 2016 CBC and ASCE 7‐10 guidelines will apply for the seismic design

parameters. The 2016 CBC includes several seismic design parameters that are influenced by

the geographic site location with respect to active and potentially active faults, and with respect

to subsurface soil or rock conditions. The seismic design parameters presented herein were

determined by the U.S. Seismic Design Maps "risk‐targeted" calculator on the USGS website for

the jobsite coordinates (Latitude 34.2949° North and Longitude 118.7330° West). The

calculator adjusts for Soil Site Class C, and for Occupancy (Risk) Category II.



The calculated 2016 California Building Code (CBC) and ASCE 7‐10 seismic parameters typically

used for structural design are included in Appendix C and summarized in the table below.

Summary of Seismic Parameters – 2013 CBC

Site Class (Table 20.3‐1 of ASCE 7‐10 with 2013 update) C Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) Ground Motion Spectral Response Acceleration, Short Period – Ss 2.785g Spectral Response Acceleration at 1 sec. – S1 1.000g Site Coefficient – Fa 1.0 Site Coefficient – Fv 1.3 Site‐Modified Spectral Response Acceleration, Short Period – SMS 2.785g Site‐Modified Spectral Response Acceleration at 1 sec. – SM1 1.300g Design Earthquake Ground Motion Short Period Spectral Response – SDS 1.857g One Second Spectral Response – SD1 0.867g

The values presented in the table above are appropriate for a 2 percent probability of exceedance in 50 years. A listing of the calculated 2016 CBC and ASCE 7‐10 seismic parameters is attached. The site peak ground acceleration (PGA) per Section 1803.5.12 of the 2016 CBC and Section 11.8.3 of ASCE 7‐10 is 1.017 g.

The Fault Parameters table in Appendix C lists the significant "active" and "potentially active"

faults within a 63‐mile (100‐kilometer) radius of the subject site. The distance between the site

and the nearest portion of each fault is shown, as well as the respective estimated maximum

earthquake magnitudes, and the deterministic mean site peak ground accelerations.

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on our findings, it is our professional opinion that the site is geotechnically suitable for

the proposed channel wall repair provided the geotechnical recommendations contained herein

are incorporated into the project design.

Sespe Formation bedrock units were encountered during our field study within the anticipated

bearing depths of the repairs to the channel wall. Expansion index testing indicates some of

these bedrock units are non‐expansive, but consolidation testing indicates some of these



bedrock units are expansive. This is not unusual for Sespe Formation bedrock units because it is

often composed of interbedded non‐expansive sandstone/conglomerate beds and expansive

siltstone/claystone beds. The channel foundations can either: 1) bear into the bedrock units

with a minimum embedment of 27 inches, or 2) be supported by a minimum of 3 feet of

engineered fill. The potentially expansive onsite soil/bedrock should not be used for retaining

wall backfill to avoid excessive expansive pressure on the back of the channel wall. Some onsite

soils may suitable for wall backfill and this should be determined when excavations are

completed by testing the resulting stockpile(s).

Earth Systems should be given the opportunity to review final project plans prior to

construction.

Grading

1. Pre‐Grading Considerations

a. Plans and specifications should be provided to Earth Systems prior to grading.

Plans should include the grading plans, foundation plans, and foundation

details.

b. Shrinkage of fill soils affected by compaction is estimated to be about

10 percent based on an anticipated average compaction of 92 percent. The

figure does not include losses from removing oversized, hard bedrock pieces.

c. It is recommended that Earth Systems be retained to provide Geotechnical

Engineering services during site development and grading, and foundation

construction phases of the work to observe compliance with the design

concepts, specifications and recommendations, and to allow design changes in

the event that subsurface conditions differ from those anticipated prior to the

start of construction.

2. Rough Grading/Areas of Development

a. Grading at a minimum should conform to Appendix J in the 2016 California

Building Code (CBC), and with the recommendations of the Geotechnical

Engineer during construction. Where the recommendations of this report and

the cited section of the 2016 CBC are in conflict, the Owner should request

clarification from the Geotechnical Engineer.

b. The existing ground surface should be initially prepared for grading by

removing all vegetation, trees, large roots, debris, other organic material and



non‐complying fill within the construction limits. Organics and debris should

be stockpiled away from areas to be graded to prevent their inclusion in fills.

Care should be taken to remove all slabs and foundation elements following

demolition of the existing structure. Voids created by removing such material

should be properly backfilled and compacted. No compacted fill should be

placed unless the underlying soil has been observed by the Geotechnical

Engineer or a qualified representative.

c. The proposed channel wall and channel bottom can either be supported by:

1) foundations extending into the Sespe Formation bedrock units with a

minimum embedment in the bedrock of 27 inches, or be supported by a

minimum of 3 feet of engineered fill.

d. If it is decided to support the channel bottom slabs, then the slabs should be

supported by a minimum of 3 feet of engineered fill overlying dense bedrock

units. This can be achieved by overexcavating the existing soil/bedrock to a

depth of 3 feet below bottom of slab subgrade, scarifying the resulting surface

about 6 inches; uniformly moisture conditioned to near optimum moisture

content, and compacting the overexcavation bottom to achieve a minimum

relative compaction of 90 percent of the ASTM D 1557 maximum dry density.

Compaction of the prepared subgrade should be verified by testing.

e. The excavated soils may be reused to backfill the remedial excavations

provided they are processed to remove any deleterious materials, oversize

particles and debris, and are properly moisture conditioned and compacted.

During replacement of the excavated soils in the remedial excavations, and

recompaction of the scarified soils, the soils should be moisture conditioned to

at least 3% above optimum moisture content and be uniformly compacted to

achieve a relative compaction of 90 percent of the ASTM D 1557 maximum dry

density using mechanical compaction equipment. To aid in the compaction

operation, fill should be placed in lifts not exceeding 8 inches in loose

thickness. Compaction should be verified by testing. Additional fill lifts

should not be placed if the previous lift did not meet the required relative

compaction or if soil conditions are not stable.

f. The Geotechnical Engineer’s representative should review the site grading

prior to scarification of the bottom of the remedial excavations. Local

variations in soil conditions may warrant increasing the depth of remedial



excavation. Any deeper areas of loose soils should be removed and be

replaced as compacted, engineered fill.

g. Backfill around or adjacent to confined areas (i.e. interior utility trench

excavations, etc.) may be performed with a lean sand/cement slurry

(maximum 28‐day compressive strength of 200 psi) or "flowable fill" material

(a mixture of sand/cement/fly ash). The fluidity and lift placement thickness of

any such material should be controlled in order to prevent "floating" of any

"submerged" structure. Alternatively, a gravel mat be used which si subject to

approval by the Geotechnical Engineer and the City official.

h. It is recommended that Earth Systems Southern California be retained to

provide geotechnical engineering services during the grading, excavation, and

foundation phases of development. This continuity of services will allow for

the geotechnical review of the design concepts and specifications relative to

the recommendations of this report and will more readily allow for design

changes in the event that subsurface conditions differ from those currently

anticipated.

Structural Design

1. Retaining Wall Foundations

a. Retaining wall footings can either be embedded into the bedrock units or into

engineered fill as discussed previously in this report. Because the bearing soils

embedded into the Sespe Formation bedrock have a potential for differential

expansion, footings should have a minimum embedment depth of 27 inches

into dense bedrock. Footing into engineered fill should have a minimum

embedment into the fill of 18 inches.

b. Foundation excavations should be observed by a representative of this firm

after excavation, but prior to placing of reinforcing steel or concrete, to verify

bearing conditions.

c. Retaining wall footings bearing into Sespe Formation bedrock or engineered fill

may be designed based on an allowable bearing value of 3,000 psf. These

values have a factor of safety of at least 3.

d. Isolated pad footings bearing into Sespe Formation bedrock or engineered fill

may be designed based on an allowable bearing value of 3,500 psf. These

values have a factor of safety of at least 3.



e. Allowable bearing values are net (weight of footing and soil surcharge may be

neglected) and are applicable for dead plus reasonable live loads.

f. Bearing values may be increased by one‐third when transient loads such as

wind and/or seismicity are included.

g. Lateral loads may be resisted by soil friction on foundations and by passive

resistance of the soils acting on foundation walls. Lateral capacity is based on

the assumption that any required backfill adjacent to foundations is properly

compacted.

h. Conventional continuous footings for the channel where the ground surface

slopes at 10:1 horizontal to vertical or steeper should be level or should be

stepped so that both the top and the bottom are level.

2. Frictional and Lateral Coefficients

a. Resistance to lateral loading may be provided by friction acting on the base of

foundations. A coefficient of friction of 0.51 may be applied to dead load

forces for footings bearing on bedrock or compacted engineered fill. This value

does not include a factor of safety.

b. Passive resistance acting on the sides of foundation stems in bedrock or

compacted engineered fill equal to 285 pcf of equivalent fluid weight may be

included for resistance to lateral load. This value does not include a factor of

safety.

c. A minimum factor of safety of 1.5 should be used when designing for sliding or

overturning.

d. Passive resistance may be combined with frictional resistance provided that a

one‐third reduction in the coefficient of friction is used.

3. Retaining Wall Backfill

a. Retaining walls should not be backfilled with the onsite expansive soils.

Imported sand or onsite non‐expansive soil can be used for wall backfill. An

active pressure of 35 pcf of equivalent fluid weight may be used for well‐

drained level backfill (i.e., crushed rock or non‐expansive sand) and 44 pcf for

backfill sloping at 2H:1V (horizontal to vertical). An active pressure of 46 pcf of

equivalent fluid weight may be used for well‐drained level backfill (i.e., crushed

rock or non‐expansive sand) and 56 pcf for backfill sloping at 2H:1V (horizontal

to vertical). An 18‐inch thick cap of compacted native soils should be placed



above the rock or sand. Filter fabric should be placed between the rock or

sand and native soils and/or backfill over the top.

b. The pressures listed above were based on the assumption that backfill soils will

be compacted to 90 percent of maximum dry density as determined by the

ASTM D 1557 Test Method.

c. It is our understanding that the retaining walls will not need to be designed for

a seismic loading force because the walls are less than 6 feet in height.

d. The lateral earth pressure to be resisted by the retaining walls should also be

increased to allow for any other applicable surcharge loads. The surcharges

considered should include forces generated by any structures or temporary

loads that would influence the wall design.

e. A system of backfill drainage should be incorporated into retaining wall

designs. Backfill comprising the drainage system immediately behind retaining

structures should be free‐draining granular material with a filter fabric

between it and the rest of the backfill soils. As an alternative, the backs of

walls could be lined with geodrain systems. The backdrains should extend

from the bottoms of the walls to about 18 inches from finished backfill grade.

Waterproofing may aid in reducing the potential for efflorescence on the faces

of retaining walls.

f. Compaction on the uphill sides of walls within a horizontal distance equal to

one wall height should be performed by hand‐operated or other lightweight

compaction equipment. This is intended to reduce potential "locked‐in" lateral

pressures caused by compaction with heavy grading equipment.

g. Water should not be allowed to pond near the tops of retaining walls. To

accomplish this, final backfill site grades should be such that all water is

diverted away from retaining walls.

4. Settlement Considerations

a. Maximum total settlements of less than one inch are anticipated for

foundations supported into bedrock or compacted fill and designed as

recommended.

b. Differential settlement between adjacent load bearing members should be less

than one‐half the total settlement.



ADDITIONAL SERVICES

This report is based on the assumption that an adequate program of monitoring and testing will

be performed by Earth Systems during construction to check compliance with the

recommendations given in this report. The recommended tests and observations include, but

are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Review of the foundation and grading plans during the design phase of the project.

2. Observation and testing during site preparation, grading, placing of engineered fill,

and foundation construction.

3. Consultation as required during construction.

LIMITATIONS AND UNIFORMITY OF CONDITIONS

The analysis and recommendations submitted in this report are based in part upon the data

obtained from the borings drilled/hand augered on the site by Earth Systems. The nature and

extent of variations between and beyond the borings may not become evident until

construction. If variations then appear evident, it will be necessary to reevaluate the

recommendations of this report.

The scope of services did not include any environmental assessment or investigation for the

presence or absence of wetlands, hazardous or toxic materials in the soil, surface water,

groundwater or air, on, below, or around this site. Any statements in this report or on the soil

boring logs regarding odors noted, unusual or suspicious items or conditions observed, are

strictly for the information of the client.

Findings of this report are valid as of this date; however, changes in conditions of a property can

occur with passage of time whether they are due to natural processes or works of man on this

or adjacent properties. In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate standards may occur

whether they result from legislation or broadening of knowledge. Accordingly, findings of this

report may be invalidated wholly or partially by changes outside our control. Therefore, this

report is subject to review and should not be relied upon after a period of 1 year.

In the event that any changes in the nature, design, or location of the proposed channel repairs

are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this report shall not be



considered valid unless the changes are reviewed and conclusions of this report modified or

verified in writing.

This report is issued with the understanding that it is the responsibility of the Owner, or of his

representative to insure that the information and recommendations contained herein are called

to the attention of the Architect and Engineers for the project and incorporated into the plan

and that the necessary steps are taken to see that the Contractor and Subcontractors carry out

such recommendations in the field.

As the Geotechnical Engineers for this project, Earth Systems has striven to provide services in

accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices in this community at

this time. No warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied. This report was prepared for the

exclusive use of the Client for the purposes stated in this document for the referenced project

only. No third party may use or rely on this report without express written authorization from

Earth Systems for such use or reliance.

It is recommended that Earth Systems be provided the opportunity for a general review of final

design and specifications in order that earthwork and foundation recommendations may be

properly interpreted and implemented in the design and specifications. If Earth Systems

Southern California is not accorded the privilege of making this recommended review, it can

assume no responsibility for misinterpretation of the recommendations contained herein.

REFERENCES

Al Atik, Linda, Sitar, Nicholas, Seismic Earth Pressures on Cantilever Retaining Structures,

Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, October 2010.

American Concrete Institute (ACI), 2009, ACI 318‐14.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2010, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings

and Other Structures. ASCE Standard ASCE/SEI 7‐10, 2013.

California Building Standards Commission, 2016, California Building Code, California Code

of Regulations Title 24.



California Division of Mines and Geology (C.D.M.G.), 1972 (Revised 1999), Fault Rupture

Hazard Zones in California, Special Publication 42.

C.D.M.G., 1997, Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California,

Special Publication 117.

C.G.S., 2008, Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California,

Special Publication 117A.

C.G.S, Seismic Hazard Zone Report and Official Map, Simi Valley East 7.5’‐Quadrangle,

Ventura County, California, 1997, Revised 2001

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, July 1, 2013, Manual for Preparation

of Geotechnical Reports.

Dibblee, Jr., Thomas W., and Helmut E. Ehrenspeck, 1992, Geologic Map of the Santa

Susana Quadrangle, Ventura County, California.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 2010, Flood Insurance Rate Map

Ventura County California.

Idriss, I.M., and Boulanger, R.W., 2008, Soil Liquefaction during Earthquakes, Earthquake

Engineering Research Institute, MNO‐12.

Ishihara, K., 1985, Stability of Natural Deposits during Earthquakes, Proceedings of the

International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering.

Jennings, C.W. and W.A. Bryant, 2010, Fault Activity Map of California, C.G.S. Geologic

Data Map No. 6.

Pradel, D., 1998 Procedure to Evaluate Earthquake‐Induced Settlements in Dry Sandy

Soils, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 4,

April.



Pyke, R., Seed, H. B. And Chan, C. K., 1975, Settlement of Sands Under Multidirectional

Shaking, ASCE, Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 101, No. 4, April, 1975.

Seed, H. B., and Silver, M. L., 1972, Settlement of Dry Sands During Earthquakes, ASCE,

Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 98, No. 4.

Tokimatsu, Kohji and H. Bolton Seed, 1987, Evaluation of Settlements in Sands Due to

Earthquake Shaking, Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, August 1987, New York,

New York.

Youd, T. L., and Idriss, I.M. (Editors), 1997, Proceedings of the NCEER Workshop on

Evaluation of Liquefaction Resistance of Soils, Salt Lake City, Utah, January 5‐6, 1996,

NCEER Technical Report NCEER‐97‐0022, Buffalo, New York.

Youd, T.L., C.M. Hansen, and S.F. Bartlett, 2002, Revised Multilinear Regression Equations

for Prediction of Lateral Spread Displacement, in Journal of Geotechnical and

Geoenvironmental Engineering, December 2002.


APPENDIX A

Field Study

Vicinity Map

Regional Geologic Map (Dibblee)

Seismic Hazard Zones Map

Site Plan

Logs of Borings

Symbols Commonly Used on Boring Logs

Unified Soil Classification


FIELD STUDY

A. On March 8, 2017, one exploratory test boring was drilled with a subcontracted drilling rig

to a depth of about 21.5 feet below the existing grade at Ditch Road. On the same day,

two additional borings were hand augered behind the failing channel wall to depths of 5

and 7.5 feet below exiting grade. Upon completion, the test borings were backfilled with

tamped drill cuttings for the entire depth. The approximate locations of the test borings

were determined in the field by pacing and sighting, and are shown on the Site Plan in this

Appendix.

B. Relatively undisturbed samples (“ring samples”) were obtained within the test borings

with a Modified California (MC) ring sampler (ASTM D 3550 with shoe similar to ASTM D

1586). The MC sampler has a 3‐inch outside diameter and a 2.37‐inch inside diameter.

Samples were obtained within the drilled boring by driving the sampler with a 140‐pound

automatic trip hammer dropping 30 inches in accordance with ASTM D 1586. Samples

were obtained within the hand augered borings with a relatively lightweight, hand‐

operated, slide hammer. Recovered ring samples were sealed in plastic containers and

transported to the Earth Systems Southern California’s laboratory for further classification

and testing.

C. Bulk samples of the auger cuttings were collected. These sample was secured for

classification and testing purposes and represent a mixture of soils within the noted

depths.

D. The final logs of the test borings represent our interpretation of the contents of the field

logs and the results of laboratory testing performed on the samples obtained during the

subsurface investigation. The final logs are included in this Appendix.

Earth SystemsSouthern California

VT-25335-01March 2017

Approximate Scale: 1" = 2,000’

0 2,000’ 4,000’

VICINITY MAP

Tapo Hills Diversion RepairSimi Valley, California

*Taken from USGS Topo Map, Simi Valley East Quadrangle, Ventura County, California, 2015.

N

ApproximateSite Location


VT-25335-01March 2017


0 2,000’ 4,000’

REGIONAL GEOLOGIC MAP


N

*Taken from Dibblee, Jr., Geologic Map of The Santa Susana Quadrangle, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, California, 1992, DF-38.


Qa

Qa

Qa

Qa


VT-25335-01March 2017


0 2,000’ 4,000’

SEISMIC HAZARD ZONES MAP


N



VT-25335-01 March 2017

SITE PLAN

*Taken from USGS Topo Map, Ventura Quadrangle, 2011.

N

Approximate Scale: 1" = 60’


Approximate Boring Location

B-1

HA-1HA-2

Earth Systems Southern California 1731-A Walter Street, Ventura, California 93003PHONE: (805) 642-6727 FAX: (805) 642-1325

BORING NO: B-1 DRILLING DATE: March 8, 2017PROJECT NAME: Tapo Hills Diversion Repair DRILL RIG: Mobile B-61PROJECT NUMBER: VT-25335-01 DRILLING METHOD: Six Inch Hollow Stem AugerBORING LOCATION: Per Plan LOGGED BY: SC

Sample TypeB

ulk

SP

T

Mo

d.

Cal

if.

Note: The stratification lines shown represent the approximate boundaries

between soil and/or rock types and the transitions may be gradual.

Page 1 of 1

SESPE FORMATION: Pale yellowish brown sandstone; fine grained; very dense; dry.

104.9 5.8

SESPE FORMATION: Pale yellowish brown sandstone; fine grained; bedded; very dense; dry.

Tsp

Total Depth: 21.5 feet.

No Groundwater Encountered.

99.2

SM ALLUVIUM: Pale olive brown silty sand; loose; dry.

Same as above.

ALLUVIUM: Pale olive brown silty sand; loose; dry. Coarse gravel and cobble lense from 10.5 to 13.0 feet

SESPE FORMATION: Pale yellowish brown weathered sandstone.

8.3

13.3

SM 6.2

13/26/37

7/9/20 SM 97.9

111.3

108.4

DESCRIPTION OF UNITS

18.0 Inches Base Material

ALLUVIUM: Olive brown silty sand; fine grained; cemented; some gravels; medium dense; dry.

MO

IST

UR

E

CO

NT

EN

T (

%)

10.6

0 Ve

rtic

al D

ep

th

PE

NE

TR

AT

ION

R

ES

IST

AN

CE

(B

LO

WS

/6"

SY

MB

OL

US

CS

CL

AS

S

10

5

10/25/50

UN

IT D

RY

WT

.

(p

cf)

6/7/7

3/6/10

30

SM

25

35

34/40/50-3"15

Tsp

20Tsp


BORING NO: HA-1 DRILLING DATE: March 8, 2017PROJECT NAME: Tapo Hills Diversion Repair DRILLING METHOD: Hand AugerPROJECT NUMBER: VT-25335-01 DRILL: BORING LOCATION: Per Plan LOGGED BY: SC

Sample Type

Bu

lk

SP

T

Mo

d.

Cal

if.



Page 1 of 1


0

SM

Ve

rtic

al D

ep

th

PE

NE

TR

AT

ION

R

ES

IST

AN

CE

(B

LO

WS

/6")

SY

MB

OL

US

CS

CL

AS

S

UN

IT D

RY

WT

.

(p

cf)

MO

IST

UR

E

CO

NT

EN

T (

%)

ALLUVIUM: Olive brown silty sand; minor clay; soft; very moist.

Tsp

85.4 20.1SM

5

99.5 13.5

92.1 15.9

10

SESPE FORMATION: Pale yellowish brown highly weathered sandstone; medium dense; moist.

SESPE FORMATION: Pale yellowish brown sandstone; dense; moist.

Tsp

Tsp Same as above.

20



15


BORING NO: HA-2 DRILLING DATE: March 8, 2017PROJECT NAME: Tapo Hills Diversion Repair DRILLING METHOD: Hand AugerPROJECT NUMBER: VT-25335-01 DRILL: BORING LOCATION: Per Plan LOGGED BY: SC

Sample Type

Bu

lk

SP

T

Mo

d.

Cal

if.



Page 1 of 1


0ALLUVIUM: Olive brown to reddish brown silty sand with clay; gravels; soft; very moist. Possible channel flow material.SM

Ve

rtic

al D

ep

th

PE

NE

TR

AT

ION

R

ES

IST

AN

CE

(B

LO

WS

/6")

SY

MB

OL

US

CS

CL

AS

S

UN

IT D

RY

WT

.

(p

cf) M

OIS

TU

RE

C

ON

TE

NT

(%

)

SM

5

10

15


Refusal at 5.0 feet due to cobbles.


Scattered cobbles.

20

Earth Systems

Southern California

SYMBOLS COMMONLY USED ON BORING LOGS

Modified California Split Barrel Sampler

Modified California Split Barrel Sampler - No Recovery

Standard Penetration Test (SPT) Sampler

Standard Penetration Test (SPT) Sampler - No Recovery

Perched Water Level

Water Level First Encountered

Water Level After Drilling

Pocket Penetrometer (tsf)

Vane Shear (ksf)

1. The location of borings were approximately determined by pacing and/or siting from

visible features. Elevations of borings are approximately determined by interpolating

between plan contours. The location and elevation of the borings should be considered

2. The stratification lines represent the approximate boundary between soil types and the

transition may be gradual.

3. Water level readings have been made in the drill holes at times and under conditions

stated on the boring logs. This data has been reviewed and interpretations made in the

text of this report. However, it must be noted that fluctuations in the level of the

groundwater may occur due to variations in rainfall, tides, temperature, and other

factors at the time measurements were made.

BORING LOG SYMBOLS

UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Earth Systems

Southern California

MAJOR DIVISIONS TYPICAL DESCRIPTIONSLETTER

SYMBOL

GRAPH

SYMBOL

COARSEGRAINED

SOILS

GRAVEL ANDGRAVELLY

SOILS

SAND ANDSANDY SOILS

CLEANGRAVELS

(LITTLE OR NOFINES)

GRAVELS WITHFINES

(APPRECIABLEAMOUNT OF FINES)

CLEAN SAND(LITTLE OR NO

FINES)

SANDS WITHFINES

(APPRECIABLEAMOUNTOF FINES)

FINEGRAINED

SOILS

SILTSAND

CLAYS

SILTSAND

CLAYS

LIQUID LIMITTHAN 50

LESS

LIQUID LIMITTHAN 50GREATER

MORE THAN 50%OF MATERIAL IS

THANNO. 200 SIEVESIZE

LARGER

MORE THAN 50%OF MATERIAL IS

THANNO. 200 SIEVESIZE

SMALLER

HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS

MORE THAN 50%OF COARSEFRACTION

ONNO. 4 SIEVERETAINED

MORE THAN 50%OF COARSEFRACTION

NO. 4SIEVEPASSING

GW

GP

GM

GC

SW

SP

SM

SC

ML

CL

OL

MH

CH

OH

PT

WELL-GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO FINES

POORLY-GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO FINES

SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-SILTMIXTURES

CLAYEY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-CLAYMIXTURES

WELL-GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLYSANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES

POORLY-GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLYSANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES

SILTY SANDS, SAND-SILT MIXTURES

CLAYEY SANDS, SAND-CLAY MIXTURES

INORGANIC SILTS AND VERY FINESANDS, ROCK FLOUR, SILTY OR CLAYEYFINE SANDS OR CLAYEY SILTS WITHSLIGHT PLASTICITY

INORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW TO MEDIUMPLASTICITY, GRAVELLY CLAYS, SANDYCLAYS, SILTY CLAYS, LEAN CLAYS

ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC SILTYCLAYS OF LOW PLASTICITY

INORGANIC SILTS, MICACEOUS ORDIATOMACEOUS FINE SAND OR SILTYSOILS

INORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH PLASTICITY,FAT CLAYS

ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDIUM TO HIGHPLASTICITY, ORGANIC SILTS

PEAT, HUMUS, SWAMP SOILS WITH HIGHORGANIC CONTENT

NOTE: DUAL SYMBOLS ARE USED TO INDICATE BORDERLINE SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS


APPENDIX B

Laboratory Testing

Tabulated Laboratory Test Results

Individual Laboratory Test Results


LABORATORY TESTING

A. Samples were reviewed along with field logs to determine which would be analyzed

further. Those chosen for laboratory analysis were considered representative of soils

deemed to be within the influence of proposed construction. Test results are presented

in graphic and tabular form in this Appendix.

B. In‐situ Moisture Content and Unit Dry Weight for the ring samples were determined in

general accordance with ASTM D 2937.

C. The relative strength characteristics of site soils was determined from the results of

direct shear tests on a relatively undisturbed sample and a remolded sample.

Specimens were placed in contact with water at least 24 hours before testing, and were

then sheared under normal loads ranging from 1 to 3 ksf in general accordance with

ASTM D 3080.

D. Settlement characteristics were developed from the results of a one dimensional

consolidation test performed in general accordance with ASTM D 2435. The test

specimen was loaded 0.125, 0.25, 0.5 ksf and then flooded. After saturation, the test

specimen was subsequently loaded to 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 ksf. The sample was allowed to

consolidate under each load increment. Rebound was measured under reverse

alternate loading. Compression was measured by dial gauges accurate to 0.0001 inch.

The result of the consolidation test in the form of a percent change in height versus log

of vertical effective stress curve is presented in this Appendix.

E. An expansion index test was performed on a bulk soil sample in accordance with ASTM

D 4829. The sample was surcharged under 144 pounds per square foot at moisture

content of near 50% saturation. The sample was then submerged in water for 24 hours

and the amount of expansion was recorded with a dial indicator.

F. A portion of the bulk sample was sent to another laboratory for analyses of soil pH,

resistivity, chloride contents, and sulfate contents. Soluble chloride and sulfate contents

were determined on a dry weight basis. Resistivity testing was performed in accordance

with California Test Method 424, wherein the ratio of soil to water was 1:3.


TABULATED LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

REMOLDED SAMPLE

BORING AND DEPTH HA‐1 @ 2.5‐7.5'

USCS Sespe Formation Bedrock

MAXIMUM DENSITY (pcf) 119.0

OPTIMUM MOISTURE (%) 12.5

COHESION (psf) 0* 0**

ANGLE OF INTERNAL FRICTION 39°* 33°**

EXPANSION INDEX 1

RELATIVELY UNDISTURBED SAMPLES

BORING AND DEPTH HA‐1 @ 4.0'

USCS Sespe Formation Bedrock

IN‐PLACE DRY DENSITY (pcf) 92.1

IN‐PLACE MOISTURE (%) 15.9

COHESION (psf) 350* 130**

ANGLE OF INTERNAL FRICTION 27°* 29°**

* = Peak Strength Parameters

** = Ultimate Strength Parameters

File Number: VT-25335-01 Lab Number: 097350

MAXIMUM DENSITY / OPTIMUM MOISTURE ASTM D 1557-07 (Modified)

Job Name: Tapo Hills Diversion Repair Procedure Used: ASample ID: H A 1 @ 2.5'-7.5' Prep. Method: MoistLocation: Rammer Type: AutomaticDescription: Light Yellowish Brown Silty Sand

Sieve Size % RetainedMaximum Density: 119 pcf 3/4" 0.0Optimum Moisture: 12.5% 3/8" 0.0

#4 0.2

100

105

110

115

120

125

130

135

140

145

150

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Dry

Den

sit

y, p

cf

Moisture Content, percent

<----- Zero Air Voids Lines, sg =2.65, 2,70, 2,75

EARTH SYSTEMS

DIRECT SHEAR DATA*Sample Location: H A 1 @ 2.5'-7.5'Sample Description: Silty SandDry Density (pcf): 106.6Intial % Moisture: 12.5Average Degree of Saturation: 96.1Shear Rate (in/min): 0.0138 in/min

Normal stress (psf) 1000 2000 3000

Peak stress (psf) 744 1680 2400Ultimate stress (psf) 624 1320 1968

Peak Ultimate

Angle of Friction (degrees): 39 33

c Cohesive Strength (psf): 0 0

Test Type: Peak & Ultimate

* Test Method: ASTM D-3080

DIRECT SHEAR TEST

Tapo Hills Diversion Repair

3/17/2017 VT-25335-01

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

Sh

ea

rin

g S

tre

ss (

psf)

Normal Stress (psf)

Peak Ultimate Linear (Peak) Linear (Ultimate)

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30

Sh

eari

ng

Str

ess (

psf)

Horizontal Displacement (in.)

1000 2000 3000

Earth Systems Southern California

DIRECT SHEAR DATA*Sample Location: H A 1 @ 4'Sample Description: Sespe Formation BedrockDry Density (pcf): 92.1Intial % Moisture: 15.9Average Degree of Saturation: 85.4Shear Rate (in/min): 0.009 in/min

Normal stress (psf) 1000 2000 3000

Peak stress (psf) 720 1680 1752Ultimate stress (psf) 648 1320 1752

Peak Ultimate

Angle of Friction (degrees): 27 29

c Cohesive Strength (psf): 350 130

Test Type: Peak & Ultimate

* Test Method: ASTM D-3080

DIRECT SHEAR TEST

Tapo Hills Diversion Repair

3/17/2017 VT-25335-01

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

Sh

eari

ng

Str

ess (

psf)

Normal Stress (psf)

Peak Ultimate Linear (Peak) Linear (Ultimate)

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30

Sh

ea

rin

g S

tre

ss

(p

sf)

Horizontal Displacement (in.)

1000 2000 3000

Earth Systems Southern California

File No.: VT-25335-01 March 15, 2017

EXPANSION INDEX ASTM D-4829, UBC 18-2

Job Name: Tapo Hills Diversion RepairSample ID: H A 1 @ 2.5'-7.5'

Soil Description: SM

Initial Moisture, %: 10.8Initial Compacted Dry Density, pcf: 106.9

Initial Saturation, %: 51Final Moisture, %: 18.4

Volumetric Swell, %: 0.1

Expansion Index: 1 Very Low

EI UBC Classification 0-20 Very Low21-50 Low51-90 Medium91-130 High130+ Very High

VT-25335-01

CONSOLIDATION TEST ASTM D 2435-90

Tapo Hills Diversion Repair Initial Dry Density: 111.3 pcfB 1 @ 5' Initial Moisture, %: 8.3%SM/ML Specific Gravity: 2.67 (assumed)

Ring Sample Initial Void Ratio: 0.498

Mar 15, 2017

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0

Perc

en

t C

han

ge i

n H

eig

ht

Vertical Effective Stress, ksf

% Change in Height vs Normal Presssure Diagram

Before Saturation SwellAfter Saturation ReboundTrend Poly. (After Saturation)



APPENDIX C

2013 CBC & ASCE 7‐10 Seismic Parameters

Fault Parameters

USGS Seismic Design Maps Reports

Tapo Hills Diversion Repair VT-25335-01

CBC Reference ASCE 7-10 ReferenceSeismic Design Category E Table 1613.5.6 Table 11.6-2

Site Class C Table 1613.5.2 Table 20.3-1Latitude: 34.295 N

Longitude: -118.733 WMaximum Considered Earthquake (MCE) Ground Motion

Short Period Spectral Reponse SS 2.785 g Figure 1613.5 Figure 22-31 second Spectral Response S1 1.000 g Figure 1613.5 Figure 22.4

Site Coefficient Fa 1.00 Table 1613.5.3(1) Table 11.4-1Site Coefficient Fv 1.30 Table 1613.5.3(2) Table 11-4.2

SMS 2.785 g = Fa*SS

SM1 1.300 g = Fv*S1

Design Earthquake Ground MotionShort Period Spectral Reponse SDS 1.857 g = 2/3*SMS

1 second Spectral Response SD1 0.867 g = 2/3*SM1

To 0.09 sec = 0.2*SD1/SDS

Ts 0.47 sec = SD1/SDS

Seismic Importance Factor I 1.00 Table 1604.5 Table 11.5-1 DesignFPGA 1.00 Table 1604.5 Period Sa

T (sec) (g)0.00 0.7430.05 1.3390.09 1.8570.47 1.8570.70 1.2380.90 0.9631.10 0.7881.30 0.6671.50 0.5781.70 0.5101.90 0.4562.10 0.4132.30 0.3772.50 0.3472.70 0.3212.90 0.299

2016 California Building Code (CBC) (ASCE 7-10) Seismic Design Parameters

0.00.20.40.60.81.01.21.41.61.82.02.22.42.62.83.0

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

Spe

ctra

l Acc

eler

atio

n, S

a (g

)

Period (sec)

2016 CBC Equivalent Elastic Static Response Spectrum

MCE

Design


Tapo Hills Diversion Repair VT-25335-01

Avg Avg Avg Trace MeanDip Dip Rake Length Fault Mean Return Slip

Fault Section Name Angle Direction Type Mag Interval Rate(miles) (km) (deg.) (deg.) (deg.) (km) (years) (mm/yr)

Simi-Santa Rosa 0.2 0.3 60 346 30 39 B 6.8 1Northridge Hills 1.6 2.6 31 19 90 25 B' 7.0Santa Susana, alt 2 3.4 5.4 53 10 90 43 B' 6.8Santa Susana, alt 1 4.0 6.5 55 9 90 27 B 6.8 5Oak Ridge (Onshore) 7.1 11.5 65 159 90 49 B 7.2 4Northridge 8.5 13.7 35 201 90 33 B 6.8 1.5Del Valle 8.9 14.2 73 195 90 9 B' 6.3San Cayetano 9.4 15.2 42 3 90 42 B 7.2 6Holser, alt 1 9.9 16.0 58 187 90 20 B 6.7 0.4Holser, alt 2 10.0 16.1 58 182 90 17 B' 6.7San Gabriel 13.8 22.3 61 39 180 71 B 7.3 1Sierra Madre (San Fernando) 14.6 23.4 45 9 90 18 B 6.6 2Malibu Coast, alt 1 17.9 28.8 75 3 30 38 B 6.6 0.3Malibu Coast, alt 2 17.9 28.8 74 3 30 38 B 6.9 0.3Verdugo 18.0 28.9 55 31 90 29 B 6.8 0.5Malibu Coast (Extension), alt 1 20.5 33.0 74 4 30 35 B' 6.5Malibu Coast (Extension), alt 2 20.5 33.0 74 4 30 35 B' 6.9Santa Monica, alt 1 20.8 33.5 75 343 30 14 B 6.5 1Compton 21.2 34.2 20 34 90 65 B' 7.5Santa Monica, alt 2 21.3 34.3 50 338 30 28 B 6.7 1Anacapa-Dume, alt 2 21.4 34.5 41 352 60 65 B 7.2 3Anacapa-Dume, alt 1 21.6 34.8 45 354 60 51 B 7.2 3Sisar 21.9 35.2 29 168 na 20 B' 7.0Santa Ynez (East) 22.2 35.7 70 172 0 68 B 7.2 2Pine Mtn 22.6 36.4 45 5 na 62 B' 7.3Ventura-Pitas Point 23.5 37.8 64 353 60 44 B 6.9 1Hollywood 23.7 38.1 70 346 30 17 B 6.6 1San Vicente 24.5 39.4 66 7 na 9 B' 6.3Palos Verdes 24.6 39.5 90 53 180 99 B 7.3 3San Pedro Basin 24.7 39.8 88 51 na 69 B' 7.0Sierra Madre 25.3 40.7 53 19 90 57 B 7.2 2San Gabriel (Extension) 25.9 41.7 61 6 180 62 B' 7.2North Salt Lake 26.2 42.2 54 343 na 3 B' 5.9Newport-Inglewood, alt 1 26.2 42.2 88 49 180 65 B 7.2 1Newport-Inglewood, alt 2 26.2 42.2 90 49 180 66 B 7.2 1Mission Ridge-Arroyo Parida-Santa Ana 27.5 44.2 70 176 90 69 B 6.8 0.4Elysian Park (Upper) 27.9 44.9 50 15 90 20 B 6.6 1.3Elysian Park (Lower, CFM) 28.6 46.0 22 33 na 41 B' 6.8San Pedro Escarpment 28.7 46.2 17 38 na 27 B' 7.3Puente Hills (LA) 29.1 46.8 27 20 90 22 B 6.9 0.7

Reference: USGS OFR 2007-1437 (CGS SP 203) Based on Site Coordinates of 34.2949 Latitude, -118.733 Longitude

Distance

Table 1Fault Parameters

Mean Magnitude for Type A Faults based on 0.1 weight for unsegmented section, 0.9 weight for segmented model (weighted by probability of each scenario with section listed as given on Table 3 of Appendix G in OFR 2007-1437). Mean magntude is average of Ellworths-B and Hanks & Bakun moment area relationship.

Design Maps Summary Report

Report Title

Building Code Reference Document

Site Coordinates

Site Soil Classification

Risk Category

User–Specified InputTapo Hills Diversion Repair Tue March 7, 2017 15:16:45 UTC

ASCE 7-10 Standard (which utilizes USGS hazard data available in 2008)

34.2949°N, 118.733°W

Site Class C – “Very Dense Soil and Soft Rock”

I/II/III

USGS–Provided Output

SS = 2.785 g SMS = 2.785 g SDS = 1.857 g

S1 = 1.000 g SM1 = 1.300 g SD1 = 0.867 g

For information on how the SS and S1 values above have been calculated from probabilistic (risk-targeted) and deterministic ground motions in the direction of maximum horizontal response, please return to the application and select the “2009 NEHRP” building code reference document.

For PGAM, TL, CRS, and CR1 values, please view the detailed report.

Page 1 of 2Design Maps Summary Report

3/7/2017https://earthquake.usgs.gov/cn1/designmaps/us/summary.php?template=minimal&latitude=...

Although this information is a product of the U.S. Geological Survey, we provide no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the data contained therein. This tool is not a substitute for technical subject-matter knowledge.

Page 2 of 2Design Maps Summary Report

3/7/2017https://earthquake.usgs.gov/cn1/designmaps/us/summary.php?template=minimal&latitude=...

Design Maps Detailed Report

From Figure 22-1 [1]


ASCE 7-10 Standard (34.2949°N, 118.733°W)

Site Class C – “Very Dense Soil and Soft Rock”, Risk Category I/II/III

Section 11.4.1 — Mapped Acceleration Parameters

Note: Ground motion values provided below are for the direction of maximum horizontal spectral response acceleration. They have been converted from corresponding geometric mean ground motions computed by the USGS by applying factors of 1.1 (to obtain SS) and 1.3 (to obtain S1). Maps in the 2010 ASCE-7 Standard are provided for Site Class B. Adjustments for other Site Classes are made, as needed, in Section 11.4.3.

SS = 2.785 g

S1 = 1.000 g

Section 11.4.2 — Site Class

The authority having jurisdiction (not the USGS), site-specific geotechnical data, and/or the default has classified the site as Site Class C, based on the site soil properties in accordance with Chapter 20.

Table 20.3–1 Site Classification

Site Class vS N or Nch su

A. Hard Rock >5,000 ft/s N/A N/A

B. Rock 2,500 to 5,000 ft/s N/A N/A

C. Very dense soil and soft rock 1,200 to 2,500 ft/s >50 >2,000 psf

D. Stiff Soil 600 to 1,200 ft/s 15 to 50 1,000 to 2,000 psf

E. Soft clay soil <600 ft/s <15 <1,000 psf

Any profile with more than 10 ft of soil having the characteristics: • Plasticity index PI > 20,• Moisture content w ≥ 40%, and• Undrained shear strength su < 500 psf

F. Soils requiring site response analysis in accordance with Section 21.1

See Section 20.3.1

For SI: 1ft/s = 0.3048 m/s 1lb/ft² = 0.0479 kN/m²

Page 1 of 6Design Maps Detailed Report

3/7/2017https://earthquake.usgs.gov/cn1/designmaps/us/report.php?template=minimal&latitude=34....

Section 11.4.3 — Site Coefficients and Risk–Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCER) Spectral Response Acceleration Parameters

Table 11.4–1: Site Coefficient Fa

Site Class Mapped MCE R Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter at Short Period

SS ≤ 0.25 SS = 0.50 SS = 0.75 SS = 1.00 SS ≥ 1.25

A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

C 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0

D 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0

E 2.5 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.9

F See Section 11.4.7 of ASCE 7

Note: Use straight–line interpolation for intermediate values of SS

For Site Class = C and SS = 2.785 g, Fa = 1.000

Table 11.4–2: Site Coefficient Fv

Site Class Mapped MCE R Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter at 1–s Period

S1 ≤ 0.10 S1 = 0.20 S1 = 0.30 S1 = 0.40 S1 ≥ 0.50

A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

C 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3

D 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.5

E 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.4 2.4


Note: Use straight–line interpolation for intermediate values of S1

For Site Class = C and S1 = 1.000 g, Fv = 1.300



Equation (11.4–1):





SMS = FaSS = 1.000 x 2.785 = 2.785 g

SM1 = FvS1 = 1.300 x 1.000 = 1.300 g

Section 11.4.4 — Design Spectral Acceleration Parameters

SDS = ⅔ SMS = ⅔ x 2.785 = 1.857 g

SD1 = ⅔ SM1 = ⅔ x 1.300 = 0.867 g

Section 11.4.5 — Design Response Spectrum

TL = 8 seconds

Figure 11.4–1: Design Response Spectrum



Section 11.4.6 — Risk-Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCER) Response Spectrum

The MCER Response Spectrum is determined by multiplying the design response spectrum above by 1.5.







Section 11.8.3 — Additional Geotechnical Investigation Report Requirements for Seismic Design Categories D through F

PGA = 1.017

PGAM = FPGAPGA = 1.000 x 1.017 = 1.017 g

Table 11.8–1: Site Coefficient FPGA

Site Class

Mapped MCE Geometric Mean Peak Ground Acceleration, PGA

PGA ≤ 0.10

PGA = 0.20

PGA = 0.30

PGA = 0.40

PGA ≥ 0.50

A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8

B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

C 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0

D 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0

E 2.5 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.9


Note: Use straight–line interpolation for intermediate values of PGA

For Site Class = C and PGA = 1.017 g, FPGA = 1.000

Section 21.2.1.1 — Method 1 (from Chapter 21 – Site-Specific Ground Motion Procedures for Seismic Design)

CRS = 0.971

CR1 = 0.967



Section 11.6 — Seismic Design Category

Table 11.6-1 Seismic Design Category Based on Short Period Response Acceleration Parameter

VALUE OF SDS

RISK CATEGORY

I or II III IV

SDS < 0.167g A A A

0.167g ≤ SDS < 0.33g B B C

0.33g ≤ SDS < 0.50g C C D

0.50g ≤ SDS D D D

For Risk Category = I and SDS = 1.857 g, Seismic Design Category = D

Table 11.6-2 Seismic Design Category Based on 1-S Period Response Acceleration Parameter

VALUE OF SD1

RISK CATEGORY

I or II III IV

SD1 < 0.067g A A A

0.067g ≤ SD1 < 0.133g B B C

0.133g ≤ SD1 < 0.20g C C D

0.20g ≤ SD1 D D D

For Risk Category = I and SD1 = 0.867 g, Seismic Design Category = D

Note: When S1 is greater than or equal to 0.75g, the Seismic Design Category is E for buildings in Risk Categories I, II, and III, and F for those in Risk Category IV, irrespective of the above.

Seismic Design Category ≡ “the more severe design category in accordance with Table 11.6-1 or 11.6-2” = E

Note: See Section 11.6 for alternative approaches to calculating Seismic Design Category.

References

1. Figure 22-1: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-1.pdf








for proposed repair of channel retaining wall · pdf filefor proposed repair of channel...

Documents