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This is a geotechnical investigation technical memorandum prepared by Shannon & Wilson for Jacobs Engineering Group regarding pavement issues at the Pecos National Historical Park Visitor Center parking lot in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The investigation was conducted to address groundwater seepage through the asphalt pavement near the southeast corner of the parking lot that has caused pavement damage and safety concerns due to standing water during freezing conditions.
The investigation included eight borings drilled to depths of 5-8.5 feet in March 2024, which revealed a granular fill layer overlying less permeable clay layers that trap groundwater. Key recommendations include installing a subsurface drainage system consisting of either: 1) a narrow trench with perforated pipe surrounded by clean aggregate and wrapped in drainage geotextile extending to 3.5 feet depth, or 2) a shallower system using a continuous permeable aggregate base layer below the asphalt that daylights beyond the pavement area. The memo specifies material requirements including Section 703.03 Granular Backfill from Federal Specifications FP-14 for the permeable aggregate, Class 1 or 2 separation geotextile meeting Section 714 requirements, and a 4-inch crushed aggregate base course meeting Section 302 gradation D or E specifications.
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Project No. – 112626-001 112626_001_L1.docx
5900 W 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80212 303 825-3800 www.shannonwilson.com
April 29, 2024
Mr. James Mills, PE
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 300N
Greenwood Village, CO 80111‐4927
RE: TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM, NM NP MULTI PMS(1) PAVEMENT PRESERVATION,
PECOS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK VISITOR CENTER PARKING LOT, SAN
MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
This technical memorandum summarizes the results of our geotechnical subsurface exploration and laboratory testing program conducted at the Visitor Center parking lot of the Pecos National Historical Park (the Project) in San Miguel County, New Mexico (Figure
1). Our services were conducted in general accordance with our Professional Services Task
Order Number 148052583 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs). If a service is not specifically indicated in this letter, do not assume that it was performed.
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION
Based on discussions with Jacobs, shallow groundwater has been observed seeping up through the asphalt pavement near the southeast corner of the Visitor Center parking lot
(Figure 1). The shallow groundwater has resulted in pavement damage, as shown in Exhibit
1, and is a safety concern with standing water in the parking lot during sub‐freezing temperatures.
The source of the groundwater is not known, but it is expected to be attributed to localized, shallow infiltration with the general gradient in the area sloping down toward the southeast. We understand that a pavement under‐drainage system has been proposed, to divert the shallow groundwater to discharge southeast of the parking lot, towards a natural, unnamed, and intermittent wash.
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Exhibit 1: Existing pavement conditions near boring SW-05 during the subsurface exploration program (looking project north)
Subsurface Exploration and Laboratory Testing Programs
Shannon & Wilson conducted a subsurface exploration program on March 18, 2024, to explore the subsurface conditions in the Project area. Our subsurface exploration program consisted of drilling and sampling eight borings to depths of approximately 5 to 8½ feet below the ground surface (bgs) to obtain subsurface information for the proposed drainage improvements. Refer to Figure 1 for the approximate boring locations.
The drilling was coordinated (including subcontractor coordination, utility locates, and permitting) and observed by a Shannon & Wilson field representative. Our soil and rock classification systems are shown on Figure 2. The borings were drilled by Enviro‐Drill, Inc.
of Albuquerque, New Mexico (under subcontract to Shannon & Wilson). The borings were advanced using a truck‐mounted CME 75 drill rig utilizing 8‐inch diameter hollow‐stem augers. After drilling, the borings were backfilled with auger cuttings.
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Disturbed samples were obtained in general accordance with the Standard Penetration Test
(SPT) (ASTM Designation: D1586). The SPT consists of driving a 2‐inch outside diameter
(O.D.), 1.375‐inch inside diameter split‐spoon sampler a distance of 18 inches with a 140‐ pound hammer free‐falling a distance of 30 inches. An automatic hammer system was used to advance the samplers. During sampling, the Shannon & Wilson field representative recorded the number of blows for each 6‐inch increment of penetration and summed the blow counts for the last two 6‐inch increments. This sum is recorded as the penetration resistance number, or N‐value. The N‐values provide a means for evaluating the relative density or compactness of cohesionless (granular) soils and consistency or stiffness of cohesive (fine‐grained) soils (see Figure 2). The N‐values are shown in the individual boring logs. Representative portions of the split‐spoon sample obtained in conjunction with the SPT were placed in a screw‐top plastic jar and transported to our laboratory.
Samples were also obtained using a modified California (MC) barrel sampler. The MC test procedure is similar to the SPT except a larger diameter barrel sampler (2½‐inch outside diameter, lined with 2‐inch diameter brass tubing) is used and is only driven 12 inches.
During sampling, the Shannon & Wilson field representative recorded the number of blows for each 6‐inch increment of penetration, which is shown on the boring logs. During sampling, the Shannon & Wilson Representative samples were sealed in the brass liner tubes with plastic caps and transported to our laboratory.
Select cohesive soil samples were tested in the field using a pocket penetrometer. The penetrometer estimates the unconfined compressive strength of a clay soil by shearing the clay with a one‐quarter inch‐diameter penetrometer and measuring the resistance (in units of tons per square foot) with a calibrated spring. Where taken, the field measurements from the pocket penetrometer are shown on the individual boring logs.
We completed geotechnical laboratory tests on selected samples retrieved from the borings to estimate index properties. The testing included visual classification, natural water content, unit weight, Atterberg limits, grain size distribution, and fines content (percentage passing the number 200 sieve). The natural water content, fines content, and Atterberg limits are shown on the boring logs in Figures 3 through 10, the laboratory test results are summarized in Table 1 and provided in Figures 11 and 12.
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Subsurface Conditions
Boring SW‐01 was drilled from an unpaved traffic island. The remaining borings were drilled from the asphalt paved parking lot and the pavement thicknesses encountered are shown in Exhibit 2.
Exhibit 2: Existing Pavement Thicknesses
Boring
Asphalt Thickness
(inches)
SW-02 3½
SW-03 2
SW-04 3½
SW-05 4
SW-06 3
SW-07 2
SW-08 3½
NOTE:
1 Pavement thickness was measured from the borehole annulus.
Below the asphalt pavement, the borings generally encountered a granular fill that was classified as very loose to medium dense, moist to wet sand and gravel with varying percentages of silt and clay fines. This granular fill layer extended to approximately 1 to 3.5 feet bgs and was overlying moist to wet, medium stiff to stiff, lean to fat clay fill. In borings
SW‐02, SW‐04, and SW‐07, a geotextile was encountered at depths ranging from 4.5 to 6 feet bgs. The precise depth of the geotextile was hard to discern; however, it appeared that the geotextile was placed on native ground prior to the placement of the clay fill layer. Native, medium stiff, moist, lean to fat clay was encountered below the fill in borings SW‐01, SW‐05
SW‐07, and SW‐08.
Groundwater was measured in borings SW‐04 and SW‐05 within the gravel layer at approximately 1.2 and 0.8 feet bgs, respectively, during drilling, and we observed groundwater seeping into the hole from the gravel layer in boring SW‐08 after drilling. It should be noted that groundwater level fluctuations are possible and depend on many factors, including seasonal variations and local precipitation.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on our explorations and the observed moistness of the samples we collected, it appears that groundwater can become trapped within the granular fill layer with relatively
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112626_001_L1.docx 112626-001 low fines content, overlying the less permeable clay layers. Likely, this granular fill layer does not drain or daylight on the downgradient, east side of the parking lot, effectively creating a ‘bathtub’, and trapped groundwater tends to seep upward to the surface of parking lot. To reduce the potential for water to accumulate in the granular fill layer, a subsurface drainage system can be considered to reduce the potential for water to accumulate in the granular fill and improve long term performance of the parking lot pavement.
A suitable subsurface drainage system may consist of a narrow trench with a perforated pipe surrounded by a clean aggregate which is wrapped in a drainage geotextile. Ideally, the trench would extend to the bottom of the granular fill or about 3.5 feet bgs. The perforated pipe would outlet to a stormwater system or tightlined to a lower part of the site to daylight. However, we understand that there is no stormwater pipe system available to discharge the groundwater and the depth of the subsurface drainage system may be limited by the grade separation between the parking lot and adjacent ground surface, which is estimated be approximately one foot. Additionally, there is desire to minimize any disturbance to the area surrounding the parking lot.
As an alternative, a shallower subsurface drainage system could be considered, consisting of a continuous, unbound, permeable aggregate base layer below the asphalt pavement, which daylights beyond the pavement area. For this system, we recommend increasing the depth of the permeable aggregate base layer to the extent possible. The permeable aggregate base layer should meet the requirements of Section 703.03 Granular Backfill of the Federal
Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP‐14 ,1 with a maximum particle size of 1 inch. The extent of this drainage system should be broad enough to provide coverage for the areas exhibiting premature pavement distress, which may be attributed to the shallow groundwater. A separation geotextile should be placed above and below the permeable aggregate base layer, meeting the requirements Section 714 of the FP‐14 for Class 1 or Class 2 Separation and Stabilization Geotextile with a maximum apparent opening size of 0.3 millimeters. We recommend a 4‐inch‐thick layer of crushed aggregate base course (CAB) be placed above the upper separation geotextile and permeable aggregate base layer for pavement support. The CAB should meet the requirements of FP‐14 Section 302 with a gradation of D or E.
1 U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration, 2014, Federal standard specifications for construction of roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects, FP‐14
English Units, available from: https://highways.dot.gov/federal‐lands/specs/fp‐14
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Prior to placing any base material for the pavement, the subgrade materials should be compacted to a dense/firm and unyielding condition, in accordance with FP‐14 Section
204.11. The subgrade should be proof‐rolled or probed, and in any areas that are identified as being loose, soft, or yielding, we recommend over‐excavating to expose dense/firm and unyielding soil or to a depth of 24 inches and recompacting in accordance with FP‐14
Section 204.11.
CLOSURE
The information presented in this memorandum is based on our understanding of the
Project and our geotechnical explorations. This memorandum has been prepared for the exclusive use of Jacobs and the Project team for use in the design of the subsurface drainage system.
Our evaluations and conclusions are based on:
The limitations of our approved scope, schedule, and budget described in our Contract
Agreement.
Our understanding of the Project and information provided by Jacobs.
This report should not be used without our approval if any of the following occurs:
Conditions change due to natural forces or human activity under, at, or adjacent to the site.
More than 5 years has passed since the date of this report.
If any of these occur, we should be retained to review the applicability of our analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, the conclusions presented in this memorandum were prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional geotechnical and geological principles and practice in this area at the time this report was prepared. We make no other warranty, either express or implied.
NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
Technical Memorandum
Gravel Sand Fines
Top Bottom (%) (pcf) (%) (%) (%)
S-1 1.0 2.0 16.2
S-3 4.0 5.0 25.0
S-1 1.0 2.0 GP-GM A-1-b(0) 8.2 45 41 11 NV NP NP
S-2 2.5 3.5 20.8 124.0
S-3 4.0 5.0 21.5
S-1 1.0 2.0 10.5 35
S-3 4.0 5.0 17.1
S-2 2.0 3.0 20.4
S-4 4.5 5.5 18.4
S-1 1.0 2.0 9.3
S-3 2.5 3.5 23.7 126.0
S-4 4.0 5.0 CL A-7-6(10) 17.5 91 42 20 22
S-2 2.5 3.5 CL A-7-6(15) 23.0 88 48 18 30
S-3 4.0 5.0 15.5
S-1 1.0 2.0 6.0 15
S-2 2.5 3.5 21.7
S-4 7.5 8.5 22.0
S-1 1.0 2.0 11.5
S-3 2.5 3.5 25.1
S-4 4.0 5.0 19.9
Table 1 - Summary of Laboratory Test Results by Boring
SAMPLE DATA GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS2 ATTERBERG LIMITS
Boring Sample
Depth (feet)
USCS Symbol¹
Natural Moisture Content
Liquid Limit Plastic Limit Plasticity Index
SW-08
AASHTO Soil Classification and
Group Index
Moist Unit Weight
SW-03
SW-01
SW-02
SW-04
SW-06
SW-07
SW-05
NOTES:
1 Refer to Figure 2 for definitions.
2 Gravel defined as particles larger than the No. 4 sieve size, Sand as particles between the No. 4 and No. 200 sieve sizes, and Fines as particles passing the No. 200 sieve.
AASHTO = American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials; pcf = pounds per cubic foot; USCS = Unified Soil Classification System
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SW-02
SW-03
SW-04 SW-05
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SITE AND EXPLORATION PLAN
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Boring Designation and Approximate Location
SW-01
Project Location
Visitor Center
Approximate Seepage Area
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Poorly Graded Gravel; Poorly Graded Gravel with Sand
Well-graded Gravel; Well-Graded Gravel with Sand
Lean Clay; Lean Clay with Sand or Gravel; Sandy or Gravelly, Lean Clay
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Term
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Organic
Inorganic
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
Symbol / Graphic
Silty Sand; Silty Sand with Gravel
Silt; Silt with Sand or Gravel; Sandy or Gravelly Silt
Poorly Graded Sand; Poorly Graded Sand with Gravel
Silty Gravel; Silty Gravel with Sand
Clayey Gravel; Clayey Gravel with Sand
<5 5 to 10 15 to 25 30 to 45
>50
Term
Well-graded Sand; Well-graded Sand with Gravel
Organic
Major Divisions
Gravel (< 5% fines3)
Silty or Clayey Gravel (> 12% fines3)
Sand (< 5% fines3)
Silty or Clayey Sand (> 12% fines3)
SILTS AND CLAYS
(liquid limit > 50)
Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor
GW
GP
GM
GC
SW
SP
SM
SC
ML
CL
OL
MH
CH
OH
PT
SILTS AND CLAYS
(liquid limit < 50)
NOTE: For gravels and sands with 5 to 12% fines3, the following are added to the Group Name:
with Silt and/or Clay or Silty Clay.
Dual Symbols are used:
GW-GM, GP-GM, SW-SM, SP-SM
GW-GC, GP-GC, SW-SC, SP-SC
Organic Silt or Clay; Organic Silt or Clay with Sand or Gravel; Sandy or Gravelly, Organic Silt or Clay
Elastic Silt; Elastic Silt with Sand or Gravel; Sandy or Gravelly, Elastic Silt
Fat Clay; Fat Clay with Sand or Gravel; Sandy or Gravelly, Fat Clay
Organic Silt or Clay; Organic Silt or Clay with Sand or Gravel; Sandy or Gravelly, Organic Silt or Clay
COARSE-GRAINED
SOILS
(> 50% of soil is retained on the No. 200 sieve3)
FINE-GRAINED
SOILS
(> 50% of soil passes the No. 200 sieve3)
Typical Identifications (USCS Group Names)2,4
Sum of the count of hammer blows to penetrate the second and third 6-inch increments in blows per foot (bpf).
Refusal: 50 blows for 6 inches or less or 10 blows for 0 inch.
Percent1
Crumbles or breaks with handling or slight finger pressure.
Crumbles or breaks with considerable finger pressure.
Will not crumble or break with finger pressure.
Description
GRAVELS
(> 50% of coarse fraction retained on the No. 4 sieve3)
Inorganic
Peat or other Highly Organic Soils (see ASTM D4427)
Clayey Sand; Clayey Sand with Gravel
Dry
Moist
Wet
Term
Absence of moisture, dusty, dry to the touch.
Damp but no visible water.
Visible free water, from below water table.
Term140-pound weight with a 30-inch free fall. Hammer types vary (e.g., automatic, rope and cathead). If available, the hammer type and energy ratio (E-ratio) is noted on the boring log.
Description Term
Nonplastic
Low Plasticity
Medium Plasticity
Slickensided
Lensed
Laminated
Interbedded
Homogeneous
Fissured
Description
Barrel I.D. / O.D. = 1.5 inches / 2 inches (liner not used) Barrel Length = 30 inches; Shoe I.D. = 1.375 inches
Blocky Cannot roll a 1/8-inch thread at any water content.
A thread can barely be rolled and a lump cannot be formed when drier than the plastic limit.
A thread is easy to roll and not much time in rolling is required to reach the plastic limit. The thread cannot be rerolled after reaching the plastic limit. A lump crumbles when drier than the plastic limit.
It takes considerable time rolling and kneading to reach the plastic limit. A thread can be rerolled several times after reaching the plastic limit. A lump can be formed without crumbling when drier than the plastic limit.
Cohesive soil that can be broken down into small angular lumps that resist further breakdown.
Breaks along definite planes or fractures with little resistance.
Same color and appearance throughout.
Alternating layers at least 1/4 inch thick of varying material or color.
Singular: bed
Alternating layers less than 1/4 inch thick of varying material or color.
Singular: lamination
Inclusion of small pockets of different soils, such as small lenses of sand scattered through a mass of clay.
Fracture planes appear polished or glossy, sometimes striated.
High Plasticity
Term
Sampler
N-Value (N)1
Term
Hammer Very Soft Soft Medium Stiff Stiff Very Stiff Hard
Very Loose Loose Medium Dense Dense Very Dense
N2 (bpf)
0 - 4 4 - 10 10 - 30 30 - 50
> 50
TV3 (tsf)
0 - 0.12
0.12 - 0.25
0.25 - 0.5
0.5 - 1 1 - 2 > 2
N2 (bpf)
0 - 2 2 - 4 4 - 8 8 - 15 15 - 30
> 30
PP3 (tsf)
0 - 0.25
0.25 - 0.5
0.5 - 1 1 - 2 2 - 4 > 4
Description
Trace Few Little Some Mostly
Weak
Moderate
Strong
Term
SANDS
(> 50% of coarse fraction passes the No. 4 sieve3)
Page 1 of 2SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND LOG KEY Shannon & Wilson uses a soil identification system modified from the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) as described on this Key.
Soil descriptions are based on visual-manual procedures (ASTM D2488) and available laboratory index test results (ASTM D2487).
Exhibit A: Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)1
Exhibit G: Percentages
Exhibit E: Soil Moisture Content1
EXHIBIT A NOTES:
1. Adapted, with permission, from USACE Tech Memo 3-357, ASTM D2487, and ASTM D2488.
2. Borderline symbols (symbols separated by a slash) indicate that the soil characteristics are close to the defining boundary between two groups (e.g., CL/ML = Lean Clay to Silt; SP-SM/SM = Sand with Silt to Silty Sand).
3. No. 4 size = 4.75 millimeters (mm) = 0.187 inch; No. 200 sieve size = 0.075 mm = 0.003 inch. Particles smaller 0.075 mm are termed "fines".
4. Poorly graded indicates a narrow range or missing grain sizes. Well-graded indicates a full-range and even distribution of grain sizes.
5. If cobbles and/or boulders are observed, "with cobbles" or "with boulders" or "with cobbles and boulders" is added to the Group Name.
EXHIBIT E NOTE:
1. Adapted, with permission, from ASTM D2488 (Figure 2).
EXHIBIT G NOTE:
1. Percent estimated by weight for sand and gravel, and by volume for cobbles, organics, and other non-soil material (e.g., rubble, debris).
EXHIBIT D NOTE:
1. Adapted, with permission, from ASTM D2488.
Exhibit C: Soil Structure1 Exhibit D: Soil Plasticity1
EXHIBIT C NOTE:
1. Adapted, with permission, from ASTM D2488.
Exhibit B-3: Relative Density of Cohesionless Soils
Exhibit B-1: Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
EXHIBIT B NOTES:
1. N-values shown on boring logs are as recorded in the field and have not been corrected for hammer energy, overburden, or other factors. Where the hammer E-ratio is available, the N-value normalized to a ratio of 60% (N60) is listed.
2. Based on ASTM Standard D1586. Relative densities/consistencies noted on the boring logs are based on uncorrected N-values.
3. PP = pocket penetrometer; TV = torvane, tsf = tons per square foot. Correlations based on experience and multiple published references.
Exhibit B-2: Relative Consistency of Cohesive Soils
EXHIBIT F NOTE:
1. Adapted, with permission, from ASTM D2488.
Exhibit F: Soil Cementation1
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ATD
bpf dia, diam Elev.
ENV
ETR
FC
FeO ft or ' gal
GP
GWT
HSA
ID
in or " incl ksf lbs
LL
mm
N N60
NA, n/a
NE
NP
NR
NW
OC
OD
OW
pcf
PI
PID
PL
PMT
PP
ppm psi
PT
REC
REF
RQD
SC
SE
SPT
SW
TP
tsf
TV
UCS, qu
USCS
VST
VWP
WC
WOH
WOR
at time of drilling blows per foot diameter elevation environmental sample energy transfer ratio (hammer) fines content (< 0.075 mm) iron oxide foot or feet gallons geoprobe groundwater table hollow-stem auger inside diameter or identification inch inclinometer kips per square foot pounds liquid limit millimeter field (uncorrected) SPT N-value SPT N-value corrected for 60% ETR not applicable or not available northeast nonplastic no recovery northwest organic content outside diameter observation well pounds per cubic foot plasticity index photoionization detector plastic limit pressuremeter test pocket penetrometer reading parts per million pounds per square inch nonstandard penetration test N-value recovery refusal rock quality designation (ASTM D6032) sonic core southeast Standard Penetration Test (ASTM D1586) southwest test pit tons per square foot tor vane reading unconfined compressive strength Unified Soil Classification System vane shear test vibrating wire piezometer natural water content weight of hammer weight of rods
REFERENCE: Brown, E. T., ed., 1981, Rock characterization, testing & monitoring: International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM) suggested methods: Oxford, Pergamon Press, 211 p.
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FIGURE 2
Sample Number Sample Type
Water Level Measured at Date in Well or VWP
Well/VWP ID No.
Water Level During Drilling
Measurement Date (M-D-YY)
Blank pipe or instrument casing
Perforated or slotted pipe
VWP and electric lead
Environmental Sample Taken
Split spoon (SS) (diameters vary)
Modified California (MC) sampler
Sonic core (SC) run (typically soil)
Other
REFERENCE: Loehr, J. E.; Lutenegger, A.; Rosenblad, B.; and Boeckmann, A., 2016, Geotechnical site characterization: U.S. Federal Highway Administration Report FHWA NHI-16-072, Geotechnical Engineering Circular no. 5, 1 v.
Rock Quality Designation (RQD) in %
Core Recovery (REC) in %
ROCK CLASSIFICATION
Graphic Description
Description
Irregular patches of different colors.
Soil disturbance or mixing by plants or animals.
Nonsorted sediment; sand and gravel in silt and/or clay matrix.
Material brought to surface by drilling action.
Material that caved from sides of borehole.
Disturbed texture, mix of strengths.
Sharp edges and unpolished planar surfaces.
Similar to angular, but with rounded edges.
Nearly planar sides with well-rounded edges.
Smoothly curved sides with no edges.
Width to thickness ratio > 3.
Width to thickness ratio < 3.
Term
Angular
Subangular
Subrounded
Rounded
Flat
Elongated
Term
Mottled
Bioturbated
Diamict
Cuttings
Slough
Sheared
Core run (typically rock)
Sheath (SH) (used for geoprobes)
Graphic Description
SYMBOLOGY AND GRAPHICS
Graphic Description Graphic Description
S-5
(SPT)
Description
Graphic Description Graphic Description
SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND LOG KEY
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
Bentonite-cement grout
Bentonite grout
Bentonite chips
Surface cement seal
Sand filter pack
Slough (hole caved)
Shannon & Wilson uses a rock classification system modified from the system recommended by the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM).
Copyright limitations prevent us from reproducing summary tables from the ISRM system on this Key. General descriptions are provided in Exhibit M.
(continued)
Term
Strength
General Description
Weathering
Fabric
Ranges from extremely weak (qu = 36 to 135 psi) to extremely strong (qu > 36,250 psi), and is based on the ability to break the rock with a hammer or scrape the rock with a knife.
Ranges from fresh (no visible signs of weathering) to completely weathered, based on observed degree of discoloration, decomposition, and/or disintegration. When the rock material has completely converted to soil, it is termed a residual soil.
Describes the rock structure based on observed layering, tendency to break, and distribution of minerals (e.g., massive, bedded, foliated).
For discontinuities: Includes rough, smooth, and slickensided, and includes other descriptive terms (e.g., stepped, undular, irregular, planar).
For discontinuities: Ranges from extremely close (< 1 inch) to extremely wide (> 20 feet).
For discontinuities: Ranges from very low to very high.
Description of discontinuities (joints, fractures, bedding planes, etc.), observations of potential displacement, gouge, shear, etc.
Persistence
Roughness
Spacing
Term Equation
SPT split spoon (2-inch OD)
Grab (GB) from cuttings or excavation
Tube (TB) (e.g., Shelby, piston)
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Length of Core in Pieces > 4 in Length of Core Run
100% x
100% x
Exhibit H: Particle Angularity and Shape1
EXHIBIT H NOTE:
1. Adapted, with permission, from ASTM D2488.
Length of Core Recovered Length of Core Run
No rock names defined for this Project
Exhibit I: Additional Descriptive Terms
SOIL CLASSIFICATION REFERENCES:
ASTM International, [current edition], Annual book of standards, v. 04.08, soil and rock (I): D420 - D5876, available:
www.astm.org.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 1953, The unified soil classification system: Vicksburg, Miss., Waterways Experiment
Station, Technical Memorandum 3-357, 2 v., March.
See Page 1 for Soil Classification Exhibits A through G
Exhibit M: General Rock Descriptive Terms - ISRM
Exhibit L: Other Log Symbols
Exhibit J: Sample and Run Graphics
Exhibit K: Hole Backfill and Instrument Graphics
Exhibit N: Rock Name Graphics
Exhibit O: Recovery and RQD Equations1
S-1
(MC12)
S-2
(MC12)
S-3
(MC12)
PT = 2,4
PT = 4,4
PP = 0.75 tsf
PT = 4,4
PP = 0.75 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
5.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
BORING LOG
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
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Li br ar y:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=16%
WC=25%
SW-01
Medium stiff, dark brown, FAT CLAY WITH SAND (CH); moist to wet; Fill.
Loose, dark brown, POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SAND (GP); wet; Fill.
Medium stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH);
moist to wet; Fill.
Medium stiff, dark brown gray, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH); moist.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
1.8 2.0
3.5
5.0
500 100
FIGURE 3
S-2
(MC12)
S-3
(MC12)
PT = 4,5
PP = 0.75 tsf
PT = 3,5
PP = 0.75 tsf
PT = 3,4
PP = 1.25 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
5.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC% = FC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
Liquid LimitPlastic Limit
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 4
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
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Li br ar y:
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D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=8%
FC=11%
LL/PI=NP/NP
WC=21%
WC=22%
SW-02
ASPHALT; 3-1/2 inches.
Loose, dark brown light brown, POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SILT AND SAND (GP-GM); moist to wet; Fill.
Medium stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH);
moist to wet; Fill, with Geotextile between 4' to 5'.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.3
2.0
5.0
BORING LOGBORING LOG
S-2
(MC12)
S-3
(MC12)
PT = 3,5
PT = 2,2
PT = 3,4
PP = 1 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
5.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC% = FC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 5
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
O R
IN
G
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G
Li br ar y:
S W
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D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=10%
FC=35%
WC=17%
SW-03
ASPHALT; 2 inches.
Loose, dark brown, CLAYEY SAND (SC); moist to wet; Fill.
Medium stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY WITH SAND (CL-CH); moist to wet; Fill.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.2
3.5
5.0
BORING LOG
S-2
(SPT)
S-3
(MC12)
S-4
(SPT)
PT = 8,10
N = 2,2,2 PP = 1 tsf
PT = 4,5
N = 3,4,7 PP = 1.25 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
6.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 6
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
O R
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G
L O
G
Li br ar y:
S W
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D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=20%
WC=18%
3-
-2
SW-04
ASPHALT; 3-1/2 inches.
Medium dense, dark brown, POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SAND (GP); moist to wet; Fill.
Medium stiff to stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH); moist to wet; Fill, with Geotextile between 4.5' to 6'.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 6 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.3
2.0
6.0
S-2
(GB)
S-3
(MC12)
S-4
(MC12)
PT = 1,2
PT = 3,3
PP = 0.75 tsf
PT = 5,6
PP = 1 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
5.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC% = FC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
Liquid LimitPlastic Limit
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 7
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
O R
IN
G
L O
G
Li br ar y:
S W
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IN
T
LI
BR
AR
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G
LB
D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=9%
WC=24%
WC=17%
FC=91%
LL/PI=42/22
3-
-2
SW-05
ASPHALT; 4 inches.
Very loose, dark brown, POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SAND (GP); wet; Fill.
Medium stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH);
moist to wet; Fill.
Stiff, dark brown gray, LEAN CLAY (CL); moist.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.3
2.0
3.5
5.0
S-2
(MC12)
S-3
(MC12)
PT = 3,5
PT = 3,3
PP = 1 tsf
PT = 1,2
PP = 1 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
5.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC% = FC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
Liquid LimitPlastic Limit
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 8
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
O R
IN
G
L O
G
Li br ar y:
S W
G
IN
T
LI
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AR
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D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=23%
FC=88%
LL/PI=48/30
WC=16%
SW-06
ASPHALT; 3 inches.
Loose, light brown, SILTY SAND WITH GRAVEL (SM); moist to wet; Fill
Loose, dark brown, CLAYEY SAND WITH GRAVEL (SC); moist to wet; Fill, Rootlets
Medium stiff to soft, dark brown, LEAN CLAY (CL);
moist to wet; Fill
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.3
1.5
2.0
5.0
S-2
(MC12)
S-3
(MC12)
S-4
(MC12)
8.5
PT = 13,13
PT = 4,6
PP = 1 tsf
PT = 3,5
PP = 1.25 tsf
PT = 13,16
PP = 4 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
8.5 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC% = FC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 9
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
O R
IN
G
L O
G
Li br ar y:
S W
G
IN
T
LI
BR
AR
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D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=6%
FC=15%
WC=22%
WC=22%
SW-07
ASPHALT; 2 inches.
Medium dense, dark brown, POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SAND (GP); moist; Fill.
Stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH);
moist to wet; Fill, with Geotextile between 4' to 5'.
Stiff to very stiff, dark brown gray, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH); moist.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 8.5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.2
2.0
5.0
8.5
S-2
(GB)
S-1
(MC12)
S-3
(MC12)
S-4
(MC12)
PT = 6,7
PP = 4 tsf
PT = 3,5
PP = 1 tsf
PT = 3,4
PP = 0.75 tsf
DRILLING INFORMATION
Drilling Method:
Drilling Company:
Drill Rig Equipment:
Hole Size:
Hollow Stem Auger
EDI
CME-75
8 inch
EXPLORATION INFORMATION
Total Depth:
Top Elevation:
Vertical Datum:
Northing:
Easting:
Horizontal Datum:
5.0 feet n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
FINAL
Logged by:
Review by:
Version:
BTM
WJZ
= WC%
Uncorrected N-value, bpf Uncorrected, Penetration N-value, bpf
NOTES:
- Refer to LOG KEY for explanation of symbols, codes, abbreviations, and definitions.
- Groundwater level, if indicated above, is for the date specified and may vary.
- Group symbol is based on visual-manual identification and selected lab testing.
- Report text contains limitations and information needed to contextually understand this log.
Sample Number Sample Type
Symbols
(See separate LOG KEY for additional symbols, acronyms, and definitions)
Abbreviations
BASIC LEGEND
S-5
(SPT)
Water Level During Drilling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Penetration test (not SPT) blows per 6-inch increment Blows per foot for penetration test Natural water content (%) Fines content (% grains smaller than 0.075 mm) Plasticity index (Atterberg Limits)
N
PT
bpf
WC
FC
PI
Gray bar indicates percent of sample length recovered.
AWJ 1.75 inch
140 lbs/30 inches n/a
Rod Type/Dia.:
Hammer Wt. / Drop:
Hammer ETR:Hole Start Date:
Hole Finish Date:
March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024
FIGURE 10
D ep th (f ee t)
D ep th (f ee t)
Lab Data
Multiple Items Plotted (see bottom legend on Page 1)
500 100G ra ph ic
Field Data
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
R pt : B
O R
IN
G
L O
G
Li br ar y:
S W
G
IN
T
LI
BR
AR
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G
LB
D at e:
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NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
WC=11%
WC=25%
WC=20%
SW-08
ASPHALT; 3-1/2 inches.
Dark brown light brown, POORLY GRADED GRAVEL WITH SAND (GP); moist to wet; Fill.
Stiff to medium stiff, dark brown, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-H); moist; Fill.
Medium stiff, dark brown gray, LEAN to FAT CLAY (CL-CH); moist.
BOTTOM OF HOLE AT 5 FEET
Material Description and Other Observations
S am pl es
D ep th (f ee t)
0.3
1.0
3.5
5.0
* Sample was assumed to be nonplastic based on visual-manual examination procedures. Therefore, the USCS Group Name is estimated based on the grain size distribution only.
ABBREVIATIONS: NAT WC = natural moisture content; RVW = reviewed by; STD = Standard; USCS = Unified Soil Classification System code; ~ = approximately (used when measured but not greater than 0.5%)
0.00124680.0124680.12468124681024681002
FINE
SAND
FINES: SILT OR CLAY
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
1.0
1.0
4.0
2.5
1.0
EXPLORATION AND
SAMPLE NUMBER
GP-GM
CL
CL
USCS
SYMBOL
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (USCS)
GROUP NAME
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION TEST RESULTS
P E
R C
E N
T F
IN
E
R B
Y W
E
IG
H T
P E
R C
E N
T C
O A
R S
E R
B Y
W E
IG
H
T
SIZE OF MESH OPENING IN INCHES NO. OF MESH OPENINGS PER INCH, U.S. STANDARD
0.01
COBBLES
COARSE
GRAVEL
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
FINE COARSE
POORLY GRADED GRAVEL with SILT and SAND
Sieve analysis only - no Atterberg Limits:
Group Name not estimated
LEAN CLAY
LEAN CLAY
Sieve analysis only - no Atterberg Limits:
Group Name not estimated
41 11
GRAVEL
SAND
FINES
TEST NOTE
12" #403" #200#4 #103/4" 0.001
DEPTH
(feet)
MEDIUM
TEST
BY/RVW
ASW
ASW
JDT
ASW
JDT
ASW
JDT
ASW
JDT
ASW
TEST
STD
D1140
D1140
D1140
SW-02, S-1
SW-03, S-1
SW-05, S-4
SW-06, S-2
SW-07, S-1
NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
SHANNON & WILSON | 5900 WEST 38TH AVENUE | WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 80212 | 303-825-3800 | www.shannonwilson.com
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
Li br ar y:
S
W G
IN
T
LI
BR
AR
Y.
G
LB
D at e:
/9
/2
NAT
WC %
8.2
10.5
17.5
23.0
6.0
SW02, SW03, SW05, SW06, SW07
SIEVE ANALYSIS HYDROMETER ANALYSIS
FIGURE 11
The U-Line indicates the approximate upper boundary limit for natural soils.
The Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) group symbols listed below represent the classification of the fine-grained portion of the soil.
* Sample was assumed to have less than 15% sand/gravel based on visual-manual examination procedures. Therefore, the USCS Group Name is estimated based on the Atterberg Limits only.
ABBREVIATIONS: LL = liquid limit; NAT MC = natural moisture content; n/a = test attempted; NP = nonplastic; PI = plasticity index; PL = plastic limit; STD = standard; RVW = reviewed by;
USCS = Unified Soil Classification System symbol
ML or OL Silt or Organic Silt = LL < 50 and below the A-Line
MH or OH Elastic Silt or Organic Silt = LL > 50 and below the A-Line
CL or OL Lean Clay or Organic Clay = LL < 50 and above the A-Line
CH or OH Fat Clay or Organic Clay = LL > 50 and above the A-Line
CL-ML Silty Clay = PI between 4 and 7 and in box shown below
CL or OL
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
TEST NOTE
GP-GM
CL
CL
ATTERBERG LIMITS TEST RESULTS
P
LA
S T
IC
IT
Y I
N D
E X
P
I
P
LA
S T
IC
IT
Y I
N D
E X
P
I
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM (USCS) GROUP NAME
USCS
SYMBOL
NP
NP
POORLY GRADED GRAVEL with SILT and SAND
LEAN CLAY
LEAN CLAY
DEPTH
(feet)
1.0
4.0
2.5
EXPLORATION AND
SAMPLE NUMBER
NP
LL PL PI
SW-02, S-1
SW-05, S-4
SW-06, S-2
NM NP Multi PMS (1) Pavement Preservation Pecos NHP Visitor Center Parking Lot
SHANNON & WILSON | 5900 WEST 38TH AVENUE | WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 80212 | 303-825-3800 | www.shannonwilson.com
Jo b#
: 1
| T em pl at e Ve r:1
Fi le
: 1
6.
G
PJ
Li br ar y:
S
W G
IN
T
LI
BR
AR
Y.
G
LB
D at e:
/9
/2
8.2
17.5
23.0
NAT
MC %
TEST
BY/RVW
T89,T90
T89,T90
T89,T90
TEST
STD
FINES
JDT
AJG
JYS
ASW
JYS
ASW
SW02, SW05, SW06
LIQUID LIMIT, LL
U-L ine
A-Line
CL-ML
ML or OL MH or OH
CH or OH
FIGURE 12
| 2024-04-29T14:21:30-0600 | |
| Walter Zitz |
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