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This is a geotechnical investigation report prepared by Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. for San Bernardino County Fire Station 227, a new single-story structure comprising approximately 9,870 square feet to be constructed on the Arrowhead Elementary School property in San Bernardino, California. The project includes a main fire station with 3 truck bays, sleeping quarters for 8 crew members, storage for 2 Type 1 Engines and a future ladder truck, a storage building, and a generator/fuel tank pad. The investigation was conducted in general conformance with a proposal dated March 6, 2024, and the report was completed in September 2024. Site exploration consisted of four exploratory borings to depths ranging from 16.5 to 50.5 feet, percolation testing at four locations, and laboratory testing including maximum density-optimum moisture, sieve analysis, plastic index, consolidation, direct shear strength, corrosion, and R-value tests. The site occupies 1.21 acres at the northwest corner of Genevieve Street N. and W. 38th Street, with elevations ranging from 1,279 to 1,283 feet above mean sea level and slopes generally southward at approximately 2 percent.
The primary geotechnical issue identified is the presence of loose compressible near-surface soil conditions within proposed structure areas requiring over-excavation and recompaction. The subsurface consists of quaternary alluvial materials including interlayered silty sand, sand with silt and gravel, and silty clayey sand, with cobbles and boulders encountered at depths below 30 feet. Recommendations include shallow continuous and isolated spread footings with an allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot, minimum concrete slab-on-grade thickness of four inches, nine inches of Portland cement concrete pavement over six inches of Class 2 aggregate base for fire apparatus areas, and specific grading requirements including over-excavation to at least 8 feet below existing grade or 24 inches below footing bottoms. Groundwater was not encountered within exploratory borings extending to 50.5 feet, with regional data indicating depths greater than 120 feet. Seismic design parameters include a peak ground acceleration of 0.95g, Site Class D classification, and estimated seismically-induced settlement of less than 1 inch. Infiltration testing results ranged from 2.0 to 5.7 inches per hour. The soil exhibits negligible sulfate exposure with a pH of 8.5 and moderate corrosivity potential to ferrous metals, warranting consideration of alternative materials such as PVC piping.
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IFE Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
inlandfoundation.com
1310 South Santa Fe Ave. PO Box 937 San Jacinto, CA 92581 ꓲ (951) 654-1555
77622 Country Club Dr. Suite Q, Palm Desert, CA 92211 ꓲ (760) 200-2400
September 6, 2024
Project No. S168-193
STK ARCHITECTURE, INC.
42095 Zeno Drive, Suite A15
Temecula, California 92590
Attention: Tony Finaldi
Subject: Geotechnical Investigation
Proposed Fire Station 227
NWC Genevieve Street N. and W. 38th Street
San Bernardino, California
Dear Mr. Finaldi:
This report presents the results of the geotechnical investigation for the proposed Fire
Station 227. The investigation was conducted in general conformance with our proposal dated March 6, 2024.
This report includes project design and construction recommendations along with the field and laboratory data. The primary geotechnical issues are the potential for strong ground shaking and the presence of variable soil conditions within the building areas that will require removal and recompaction.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project. Please call if you have any questions or need any other information.
Sincerely, INLAND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING, INC.
Allen D. Evans, P.E., G.E.
Principal
Christopher Hogan Rangel, PG
Project Geologist
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These plans and documents have been reviewed and found to be in compliance with the applicable code requirements of the jurisdiction. Issuance of a permit is recommended subject to approval by other departments and any noted conditions. The stamping of these plans shall not be held to permit or be an approval of any violation of applicable codes and standards to relieve the owner, design professional of record or contractor of compliance with the applicable codes and standards. Plan review of documents does not authorize construction to proceed in violation of any federal, state or local regulations.
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE
SIGNATURE:____________________
DATE:__________________________
Bureau Veritas
5/30/2025 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SCOPE OF SERVICE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SITE DESCRIPTION
GEOLOGIC HAZARD EVALUATION
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
INFILTRATION TESTING
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Foundation Design Lateral Resistance Lateral Earth Pressure Concrete Slabs-on-Grade Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement Asphalt Concrete Pavement General Site Grading
LIMITATIONS
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - Site Exploration ..................................................................................... A-1 - A-7 Explanation of Logs ............................................................................................................ A-2 Exploratory Borings and Trenches ............................................................................ A-3 - A-6 Site Plan ............................................................................................................................ A-7
APPENDIX B - Laboratory Testing ................................................................................B-1 - B-10 Maximum Density - Optimum Moisture. .............................................................................. B-3 Sieve Analysis ........................................................................................................... B-4 - B-5 Plastic Index .............................................................................................................. B-4 - B-5 Consolidation ..................................................................................................................... B-6 Direct Shear Strength ................................................................................................ B-7 - B-8 Corrosion ........................................................................................................................... B-9 R-value ............................................................................................................................ B-10
APPENDIX C - Infiltration Testing .............................................................................................. C
APPENDIX D - Liquefaction and Seismic Settlement Analysis ................................................... D
APPENDIX E - Geologic Hazard Report .................................................................................... E ii
LIST OF FIGURES
• Figure 1 – USGS Topographical Map
LIST OF TABLES
• Table 1 – Seismic Design Parameters
• Table 2 – Infiltration Rates
• Table 3 – Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
• Table 4 – Asphalt Concrete Pavement
• Table 5 – Recommended Import Soil Criteria
Fire Station No. 227 – Geotechnical Report
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INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of the geotechnical investigation conducted for the proposed San Bernardino County Fire Station 227. Fire Station 227 will be located on the northwest corner of Genevieve Street N. and W. 38th Street in San Bernardino, California. Our project understanding was based on the discussions with STK
Architecture and review of the following plan.
• FS 227 – Conceptual Site Plan, W. 38th Street, San Bernardino, CA, prepared by
STK Architecture Inc, dated June 12, 2024
SCOPE OF SERVICE
The purpose of this geotechnical investigation was to provide geotechnical parameters for design and construction of the proposed project. The scope of the geotechnical services included:
• Evaluation of existing geologic conditions at the site and review of potential geologic and seismic hazards.
• Evaluation of the local and regional tectonic setting and historical seismic activity, including a site-specific ground motion analysis.
• Reconnaissance of the site and surrounding area to ascertain the presence of unstable or adverse geologic conditions.
• Subsurface sampling and laboratory testing.
• Analysis of the data collected and the preparation of this report with geotechnical engineering conclusions and recommendations for design and construction.
Evaluation of hazardous waste was not within the scope of services provided.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Fire Station No. 227 project will consist of the construction of a new single-story structure comprising approximately 9,870 square feet. The station will be constructed on the southerly portion of the existing Arrowhead Elementary School property.
The fire station will include 3 truck bays, sleeping quarters for 8 crew members and will provide storage for 2 Type 1 Engines and a future ladder truck. A storage building and generator / fuel tank pad will be constructed in the northwest site area. Foundations for
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the proposed structures are expected to consist of shallow continuous and isolated concrete spread footings with slab-on-grade floors. Off-site improvements on
Genevieve Street and 38th Street will be necessary. Site grading is expected to consist of minor cuts and fills of 2 to 3 feet, exclusive of remedial removals as recommended in this report.
Stormwater infiltration basins are planned in the southern and northwestern portions of the site. The basin depths are expected to be no deeper than five feet below existing surface grades.
SITE DESCRIPTION
The subject site is located on the northwest corner of Genevieve Street N. and W. 38th
Street in San Bernardino, California (34.160118˚, -117.286677˚). The site occupies
1.21 acres and is currently covered with a grass field and large trees on the east, west and south sides. Figure 1 below shows the site location.
Figure 1: USGS San Bernardino North 7.5’ Quadrangle (2021)
According to Google Earth, elevations at the site range from 1,279 to 1,283 feet above mean sea level (msl). The site slopes generally to the south at an overall rate of approximately 2 percent.
Subject Site Approximate Location
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GEOLOGIC HAZARDS EVALUATION
A geologic hazards report for this project was prepared by our subconsultant, Terra
Geosciences, and is appended. The engineering geology and seismicity review was performed using the suggested “Checklist for the Review of Geologic/Seismic Reports for California Public Schools, Hospitals and Essential Services Buildings” (California Geologic Survey, Note 48, 2022).
The geologic hazards study indicates that the proposed fire station and associated structures are considered feasible from a geologic standpoint, providing that the conclusions and recommendations presented in the report are considered during planning and construction. No adverse geologic conditions were found within the proposed construction area, with the exception of the potential for strong ground shaking from nearby seismogenic fault sources.
The geologic hazards study included a site-specific ground motion analysis. The mapped spectral acceleration parameters, coefficients, and other related seismic parameters were evaluated using the OSHPD Seismic Design Maps web application
(OSHPD, 2020) and the California Building Code criteria (CBC, 2022), with the site-specific ground motion analysis being performed following Section 21 of the ASCE 7-16
Standard (2017). The results of the site-specific analysis are summarized and tabulated in Table 1 below:
Table 1: Seismic Design Parameters
Factor or Coefficient Value
SS 2.506g
S1 1.002g
Fa 1.2g
FV 1.7g
SDS 1.670g
SD1 1.620g
SMS 2.506g
SM1 2.429g
TL 8 Seconds
MCEG PGA 0.95g
Site Class D
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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Subsurface exploration at the site consisted of four (4) exploratory borings to depths ranging from approximately 16.5 to 50.5 feet below existing site grades. The site exploration is described in Appendix A. Boring locations are shown on Figure A-7.
The soil encountered in the borings consisted of quaternary alluvial materials comprised of interlayered silty sand (SM), sand with silt and gravel (SP/SW-SM), and silty clayey sand (SC-SM). Cobbles and boulders were encountered in boring B-01 at a depth of
30.5 feet. The soil encountered was generally fine to very coarse grained, loose to very dense and in a slightly moist to moist state.
Corrosion Potential: Analytical testing indicates the concentration of sulfates is 52 ppm. In accordance with ACI 318, Table 4.2.1, the soil is classified as having a negligible sulfate exposure. The chloride concentration in the tested sample was 30 ppm and indicates that the soil is generally not corrosive with respect to ferrous metal.
The soil is alkaline with a pH value of 8.5. The saturated minimum resistivity value of
7,790 ohm-cm indicates the soil may be moderately corrosive to buried ferrous metal.
Alternative material such as PVC piping should be considered in the project design.
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. does not practice corrosion engineering. A qualified corrosion engineer should be consulted for additional guidance.
Hydrocollapse Potential: Consolidation testing indicates that the soil is compressible and normally consolidated. The results show a slight to moderate potential for hydrocollapse when saturated under anticipated foundation and soil overburden loads.
Provided that the building pad area is prepared as recommended herein, and appropriate surface drainage is provided in accordance with contemporary design practice, the potential for adverse building settlement due to hydrocollapse is not significant.
Expansive Soil: The site soil is granular, non-plastic, and non-expansive. Design measures to mitigate soil expansion are not necessary.
Groundwater: Groundwater was not encountered within the exploratory borings, which extended to a maximum depth of 50.5 feet below existing ground surface. Based on a review of pertinent groundwater data (referenced in appended geologic hazards report), the depth to the high groundwater mark in the general region is greater than 120 feet.
Liquefaction and Seismically-Induced Settlement: In general, liquefaction is a phenomenon that occurs where there is a loss of strength or stiffness in the soil that can result in the settlement of buildings, ground failure, or other hazards. The main factors contributing to this phenomenon are: 1) cohesionless, granular soil with relatively low density (usually of Holocene age); 2) shallow ground water (generally less than 50 feet);
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and 3) moderate to high seismic ground shaking. Based on current and historical groundwater levels of more than 120 feet below ground surface, the potential for soil liquefaction is not significant.
“Dry sand” settlement occurs in loose granular soil as a result of seismic ground shaking. The potential for “dry sand” settlement was evaluated using GeoSuite® software and Pradel’s method (1998). The results indicate a potential for seismically-induced “dry sand” settlement of less than 1 inch. The estimated differential seismic settlement is less than ½ inch over 30 feet. A discussion of the seismic settlement analysis, with graphic results, is included in Appendix D.
INFILTRATION TESTING
Infiltration testing was conducted in general accordance with Appendix D of the
Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans, prepared by CDM
Smith for the County of San Bernardino Areawide Stormwater Program (2013). The shallow percolation test method was used per the Riverside County Department of
Environmental Health guidelines. Four percolation tests were performed at the locations shown on Figure A-7. The testing procedures are described, and the test data is included in Appendix C of this report.
The test results are shown in Table 2. The corresponding calculated infiltration rate (Ic) ranges from 2.0 inches per hour to 5.7 inches per hour. These values exclude a factor of safety. The appropriate factor of safety should be determined by the design engineer.
Table 2: Infiltration Rate
Percolation
Test No.
Percolation
Rate (min/in)
Depth Below
Ground Surface (in)
Infiltration Rate
(Ic) (in/hr)
P-01 1.0 60 5.7
P-02 1.0 48 5.7
P-03 2.5 60 2.0
P-04
1.0 48 5.7
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The primary geotechnical issue that will require mitigation is the presence of loose compressible near surface soil conditions within the proposed structure areas. The near surface soil is not suitable for supporting foundations in its existing condition and should be over-excavated and recompacted. This and other geotechnical engineering recommendations for project design and construction are presented below.
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Foundation Design: The proposed fire station and associated structures can be supported by shallow continuous and isolated spread footings designed with an allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot (psf). Footings should have a minimum width of 12 inches and bottoms a minimum depth of 12 inches below the lowest adjacent grade. The allowable bearing pressure can be increased by 400 psf for each additional foot of width and by 800 psf for each additional foot of depth, to a maximum allowable bearing pressure of 4,000 psf. The allowable bearing pressure can be further increased by ⅓ for short-term transient wind and seismic loads.
Static settlement of footings designed and constructed as recommended herein is expected to be less than one inch. Differential settlement between footings of similar size and load is expected to be less than one-half inch.
Lateral Resistance: Resistance to lateral loads will be provided by a combination of friction acting at the base of the slab or foundation and passive earth pressure. A coefficient of friction of 0.45 between soil and concrete may be used with dead load forces only. A passive earth pressure of 250 psf/ft may be used for the sides of footings poured against recompacted or dense native material. These values may be increased by ⅓ for short-term transient wind and seismic loads. Passive earth pressure should be ignored within the upper one foot, except where confined as beneath a floor slab, for example.
Lateral Earth Pressure: Retaining walls should be designed for an active earth pressure equivalent to that exerted by a fluid weighing not less than 40 pcf. Any applicable construction or seismic surcharges should be added to this pressure.
Retaining wall backfill should have an expansion index of less than 20.
Concrete Slabs-on-Grade: Concrete slabs-on-grade should have a minimum thickness of four inches. During final grading and prior to the placement of concrete, all surfaces to receive concrete slabs-on-grade should be compacted to maintain a minimum compacted fill thickness of 12 inches.
Load bearing slabs should be designed using a modulus of subgrade reaction (k) not exceeding 200 pounds per square inch per inch. This value is based on an applied foundation load area of 1.0 square foot. The k value should be reduced for larger foundation areas according to the following formula:
kR = k * ((B+1) / 2B))2 where kR = reduced modulus of subgrade reaction
B = foundation width (feet)
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Slabs should be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the
American Concrete Institute (ACI). Shrinkage of concrete should be anticipated and will result in cracks in all concrete slabs-on-grade. Shrinkage cracks may be directed to saw-cut "control joints" spaced on the basis of slab thickness and reinforcement.
Control joint spacing in unreinforced concrete at maximum intervals equal to the slab thickness times 24 is recommended.
Slabs to receive moisture-sensitive coverings should be provided with a moisture vapor retarder/barrier designed and constructed according to the American Concrete Institute
302.1 R, Concrete Floor and Slab Construction, which addresses moisture vapor retarder/barrier construction. At a minimum, the vapor retarder/barrier should comply with ASTM El745 and have a nominal thickness of at least 10 mils. The vapor retarder/barrier should be properly sealed, per the manufacturer’s recommendations, and protected from punctures and other damage.
Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement: All surfaces that will support fire apparatus should be paved with Portland cement concrete (PCC). PCC pavement should consist of 9 inches of PCC over 6 inches of Class 2 aggregate base. The concrete should have a minimum 28-day modulus of rupture of 600 psi. This corresponds to a compressive strength of approximately 4,500 psi.
For all other areas that will utilize PCC pavement the below table can be utilized for design sections. The following Portland cement concrete pavement sections are based on the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Guide for Design and Construction of
Concrete Parking Lots and Site Paving (ACI 330-21). The concrete to be utilized for
Category A and B areas as well as pedestrian areas should have a minimum 28-day modulus of rupture of 500 psi. This corresponds to a compressive strength of approximately 2,500 psi. The actual pavement subgrade soil should be evaluated during construction to verify that the recommended pavement sections are appropriate.
Table 3: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
Service Concrete Thickness (in.) Aggregate Base (in.)
Car parking and access lanes (Category A) 4.25 4.0
Entrance and truck service lanes (Category B) 5.25 4.0
Pedestrian, non-vehicular hardscape 4.0 0.0
The Class 2 aggregate base should comply with current Caltrans requirements. The aggregate base should be compacted to at least 95 percent relative compaction based on ASTM D1557. The upper 12 inches of pavement subgrade soil, below the aggregate base, should also be compacted to a minimum relative compaction of 95 percent.
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The concrete pavement should be constructed with doweled joints and be restrained laterally by concrete curb/gutter or building foundations. The edges of the concrete should be protected from traffic loads by curbs or paved shoulders. If unrestrained pavement edges or non-doweled joints are desired, this firm should be contacted so that revised recommendations can be developed.
Construction joints should be sawcut in the pavement at a maximum spacing of
30 times the thickness of the slab, up to a maximum of 15 feet. Pavement sawcutting should be performed within 12 hours of concrete placement, preferably sooner. Sawcut depths should be equal to approximately ¼ of the slab thickness for conventional saws or one inch when early-entry saws are utilized on slabs nine inches thick or less.
Construction joints should not be placed near flow lines. The use of plastic strips for formation of jointing is not recommended. The use of expansion joints is not recommended, except where the pavement will adjoin structures.
Asphalt Concrete Pavement: Recommended asphalt concrete structural pavement sections are shown below in Table 4.
Table 4: Asphalt Concrete Pavement
Service Asphalt Concrete
Thickness (ft.)
Base Course
Thickness (ft.)
Light traffic (autos, parking areas, T.I. = 5.0) 0.25 0.35
Heavy traffic (trucks, driveways, T.I. =7.0) 0.30 0.45
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. does not practice traffic engineering. The T.I.
values used to develop the recommended pavement sections are typical for projects of this type. The project civil engineer or traffic engineer should review the T.I. values used to verify that they are appropriate for this project.
General Site Grading: All grading should be performed per the applicable provisions of the 2022 California Building Code and the following recommendations.
1. Clearing and Grubbing: All building and pavement areas and all surfaces to receive compacted fill should be cleared of vegetation, debris, and other unsuitable materials. All such material should be disposed of off-site.
All undocumented artificial fill and loose native soil within the grading limits should be completely removed. Such material is suitable for use as compacted fill as recommended herein.
2. Preparation of Surfaces to Receive Compacted Fill: All surfaces to receive compacted fill should be reviewed by a geologist or engineer from this firm prior
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to processing. If roots or other deleterious materials are encountered or if the exposed excavation bottom is loose or unstable, additional over-excavation may be required until satisfactory conditions are encountered. Upon approval, surfaces to receive fill should be scarified to a minimum depth of eight inches, brought to near optimum moisture content, and compacted to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
3. Placement of Compacted Fill: Fill materials consisting of on-site soil or approved imported granular soil should be spread in shallow lifts and compacted at near optimum moisture content to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction, based on ASTM D1557. Fill placed within 10 feet of finish grade should not contain any particles larger than 12 inches (boulders). Boulder-size particles should be disposed of off-site or in designated rock disposal fill areas.
4. Import Soil: All proposed import soil should be tested prior to placement on the site to verify that it is not corrosive or expansive. Recommended import soil criteria are shown in the following Table 5.
Table 5: Recommended Import Soil Criteria
Sieve Size Recommended Criteria
Percent Passing 3-Inch Sieve 100
Percent Passing No. 4 Sieve 85 – 100
Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve 15 – 40
Plasticity Index Less than 15
Expansion Index (ASTM D4829) 20 or less (very low)
Organic content Less than 1 percent by weight
Sulfates < 1,000 ppm
Min. Resistivity > 10,000 ohm-cm
5. Preparation of Building Areas: All proposed building areas should be over-excavated to a depth of at least 8 feet below existing grade or 24 inches below the bottom of the deepest footing, whichever is greater. Building area excavation should extend laterally for at least 5 feet outside of exterior building foundation lines. Following excavation, the exposed soil should be evaluated by this firm to verify it is suitable to receive compacted fill. The removed soil should be placed and compacted as recommended above. Soil within 5 feet of finish grade and within 2 feet of footing and slab bottoms should not contain any particles larger than 3 inches (cobbles).
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6. Preparation of Paving Areas: During final grading and immediately prior to the placement of aggregate base, all surfaces to receive asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete paving should be processed to remove all particles larger than
3 inches within 12 inches of subgrade. The upper 12 inches of pavement subgrade should be tested to assure compaction for a depth of at least 12 inches. Compaction within proposed pavement areas should be to a minimum of
95 percent relative compaction for both the subgrade and base course.
7. Utility Trench Backfill: Utility trench backfill consisting of the on-site soil types should be placed by mechanical compaction to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction. This is with the exception of the upper 12 inches under pavement areas where the minimum relative compaction should be 95 percent. Jetting of the native soil is not recommended.
8. Testing and Observation: During grading, tests and observations should be performed by a representative of this firm to verify that the grading is performed per the project specifications. Density testing should be performed per the current ASTM D1556 or ASTM D6938 test methods. The minimum acceptable degree of compaction should be 90 percent of the maximum dry density, based on ASTM D1557, except where superseded by more stringent requirements, such as beneath pavement. Where testing indicates insufficient density, additional compactive effort should be applied until retesting indicates satisfactory compaction.
LIMITATIONS
The findings and recommendations presented in this report are based on the soil conditions encountered at the boring locations. Should conditions be encountered during grading that appear to be different than those indicated by this report, this office should be notified.
This report was prepared for STK Architecture, Inc. for their use in the design of the proposed Fire Station No. 227. This report may only be used by STK Architecture, Inc for this purpose. The use of this report by parties or for other purposes is not authorized without written permission by Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. Inland Foundation
Engineering, Inc. will not be liable for any projects connected with the unauthorized use of this report.
The recommendations of this report are considered to be preliminary. The final design parameters may only be determined or confirmed at the completion of site grading on the basis of observations made during the site grading operation. To this extent, this report is not considered to be complete until the completion of both the design process and the site preparation.
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The information in this report represents professional opinions that have been developed using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised, under similar circumstances, by reputable geotechnical consultants practicing in this or similar localities. No warranty, express or implied, is made.
REFERENCES
American Concrete Institute 318 (2019), Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 2017, Minimum Design Loads and
Associated Criteria for Buildings and other Structures, ASCE Standard 7-16, 889pp.
California Building Standards Commission, 2022, California Building Code (CBC), California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2.
County of San Bernardino (2013), Areawide Stormwater Program, Technical Guidance
Document for Water Quality Management Plans
Terra Geosciences, Geologic Hazards Report, San Bernardino County Fire Station 227, NWC of 38th Street and Genevieve Avenue, City of San Bernardino, California, Project
No. 244073-1, dated July 20, 2024
United States Geologic Survey, San Bernardino North 7.5’ Quadrangle (2021)
APPENDIX A –
Site Exploration
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APPENDIX A
SITE EXPLORATION
Four exploratory borings were drilled at the approximate locations shown on Figure A-7.
The materials encountered during drilling were logged by a staff geologist. Boring logs are included with this report as Figures A-3 through A-6.
Representative undisturbed soil samples were obtained within the borings by driving a modified California split spoon sampler and thin-walled steel penetration sampler.
Representative bulk soil samples were also obtained from the excavation cuttings.
Samples were placed in moisture sealed containers and transported to our laboratory for further testing and evaluation. Laboratory tests results are discussed and included in Appendix B.
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (ASTM D2487)
PRIMARY DIVISIONS GROUP SYMBOLS SECONDARY DIVISIONS
C O
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IN
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S O
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S
M O
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T H
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M A
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C O
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A C
T
IO
N I
R G
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T H
S
IE
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CLEAN
GRAVELS
(LESS
THAN) 5%
FINES
GW
WELL GRADED GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO FINES
GP
POORLY GRADED GRAVELS OR GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO
GRAVEL
WITH
GM
SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-SILT MIXTURES
GC
CLAYEY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-CLAY MIXTURES
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N D
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T H
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C O
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N
A L L E
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S
IE
V
CLEAN
SANDS
(LESS
THAN) 5%
SW
WELL GRADED SANDS, GRAVELLY SANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES
SP
POORLY GRADED SANDS OR GRAVELLY SANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES
SANDS
WITH
SM
SILTY SANDS, SAND-SILT MIXTURES
SC
CLAYEY SANDS, SAND-CLAY MIXTURES
IN
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T S
A
C
A
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IQ
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ID
L
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IT
IS
A N
ML
INORGANIC SILTS, VERY FINE SANDS, ROCK FLOUR, SILTY OR CLAYEY
FINE SANDS
CL
INORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW TO MEDIUM PLASTICITY, GRAVELLY CLAYS,
SANDY CLAYS, SILTY CLAYS, LEAN CLAYS
OL
ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC SILT-CLAYS OF LOW PLASTICITY
IL
T S
A
C
A
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IQ
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ID
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IT
IS
G
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A T
A N
MH
INORGANIC SILTS, MICACEOUS OR DIATOMACEOUS FINE SANDS OR
SILTS, ELASTIC SILTS
CH
INORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH PLASTICITY, FAT CLAYS
OH
ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDIUM TO HIGH PLASTICITY, ORGANIC SILTS
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS PT
PEAT, MUCK AND OTHER HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
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SANDSTONES SS
SILTSTONES SH
CLAYSTONES CS
LIMESTONES LS
SHALE SL
CONSISTENCY CRITERIA BASES ON FIELD TESTS
RELATIVE DENSITY – COARSE – GRAIN SOIL
CONSISTENCY –
FINE-GRAIN SOIL
TORVANE
POCKET **
PENETROMETER
RELATIVE
DENSITY
SPT *
(# BLOWS/FT)
RELATIVE
DENSITY
CONSISTENCY
SPT*
(# BLOWS/FT)
UNDRAINED
SHEAR
STRENGTH
(tsf)
UNCONFINED
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH (tsf)
VERY LOOSE <4 0-15 Very Soft <2 <0.13 <0.25
LOOSE 4-10 15-35 Soft 2-4 0.13-0.25 0.25-0.5
MEDIUM
DENSE
10-30 35-65
Medium Stiff 4-8 0.25-0.5 0.5-1.0
DENSE 30-50 65-85 Stiff 8-15 0.5-1.0 1.0-2.0
VERY DENSE >50 85-100
Very Stiff 15-30 1.0-2.0 2.0-4.0
Hard >30 >2.0 >4.0
MOISTURE CONTENT CEMENTATION
DESCRIPTION FIELD TEST
DESCRIPTION FIELD TEST
DRY Absence of moisture, dusty, dry to the touch Weakly Crumbled or breaks with handling or slight finger pressure
MOIST Damp but no visible water Moderately Crumbles or breaks with considerable finger pressure WET Visible free water, usually soil is below water table Strongly Will not crumble or break with finger pressure
EXPLANATION OF LOGS
A-2
* NUMBER OF BLOWS
OF 140 POUND
HAMMER FALLING
30 INCHES TO DRIVE A
2 INCH O.D.
(1 3/8 INCH I.D.) SPLIT
BARREL SAMPLER
(ASTM -1586 STANDARD
PENETRATION TEST)
** UNCONFINED
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH IN
TONS/SQ.FT. READ
FROM POCKET
PENETROMETER
SP-
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SW-
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SC-
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SW-
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50/3"
AU
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AU
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AU
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SS
SS
SPT
SPT
GRASS,
SILTY SAND, with trace gravel, fine to very coarse, very dark grayish-brown (10YR 3/2), moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to very coarse, gray-brown (2.5Y 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
SILTY SAND, with trace gravel, fine to very coarse, very dark grayish-brown (10YR 3/2), moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to coarse, grayish-brown (10YR 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
SILTY, CLAYEY SAND, very fine to fine, olive-brown (2.5Y 4/4), moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to very coarse, light olive-brown (2.5Y 5/4), slightly moist, medium dense.
SILTY SAND, with trace gravel, very fine to fine, grayish-brown (2.5Y 5/2), moist, dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to very coarse, gray-brown (2.5Y 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
COBBLES and BOULDERS, End of boring at 30.8 feet. No groundwater encountered. Backfilled with native soil.
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This summary applies only at the location of the boring and at the time of drilling.
Subsurface conditions may differ at other locations and may change at this location with the passage of time. The data presented is a simplification of actual conditions encountered and is representative of interpretations made during drilling. Contrasting data derived from laboratory analysis may not be reflected in these representations.
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DRILLING METHOD Rotary Auger
LOGGED BY FWC
HAMMER TYPE Auto-Trip
HAMMER WEIGHT 140-lb.
HAMMER DROP 30-inches
BORING DIAMETER 8-inches
DATE DRILLED 7/11/24
GROUND ELEVATION +/-
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
. San Bernardino, CA
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227
CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc. FIGURE NO.
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SPT
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SPT
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GRASS,
SILTY SAND, with trace gravel, fine to medium, dark grayish-brown (10YR 5/2), moist, loose.
SILTY SAND, with trace gravel, fine to medium, light olive-brown (2.5Y 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT, fine to coarse, dark grayish-brown (10YR 4/2), moist, loose to medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to medium, grayish-brown (10YR 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
GRAVEL with SAND, fine to coarse, olive-gray (5Y 4/2), moist, dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to medium, olive-gray (5Y 5/2), slightly moist, dense.
End of boring at 50.5 feet. No groundwater encountered. Backfilled with native soil.
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SUMMARY OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
B U
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This summary applies only at the location of the boring and at the time of drilling.
Subsurface conditions may differ at other locations and may change at this location with the passage of time. The data presented is a simplification of actual conditions encountered and is representative of interpretations made during drilling. Contrasting data derived from laboratory analysis may not be reflected in these representations.
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DRILLING RIG Mobile B-61
DRILLING METHOD Rotary Auger
LOGGED BY FWC
HAMMER TYPE Auto-Trip
HAMMER WEIGHT 140-lb.
HAMMER DROP 30-inches
BORING DIAMETER 8-inches
DATE DRILLED 7/11/24
GROUND ELEVATION +/-
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
. San Bernardino, CA
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227
CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc. FIGURE NO.
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SILTY SAND, fine to medium, dark grayish-brown (2.5Y 4/2), slightly moist, loose.
- rootlets throughout - SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to coarse, light olive-brown (2.5Y 5/3), slightly moist, medium dense.
SILTY SAND, fine to coarse, brown (10YR 4/2), moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to coarse, light olive-brown (2.5Y 5/3), slightly moist, medium dense.
SILTY SAND with GRAVEL, fine to medium, light olive-brown (2.5Y 5/3), slightly moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, fine to coarse, OLIVE-GRAY (5y 4/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
End of boring at 21.5 feet. No groundwater encountered. Backfilled with native soil.
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SUMMARY OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
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This summary applies only at the location of the boring and at the time of drilling.
Subsurface conditions may differ at other locations and may change at this location with the passage of time. The data presented is a simplification of actual conditions encountered and is representative of interpretations made during drilling. Contrasting data derived from laboratory analysis may not be reflected in these representations.
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LOGGED BY FWC
HAMMER TYPE Auto-Trip
HAMMER WEIGHT 140-lb.
HAMMER DROP 30-inches
BORING DIAMETER 8-inches
DATE DRILLED 7/11/24
GROUND ELEVATION +/-
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
. San Bernardino, CA
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227
CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc. FIGURE NO.
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ARTIFICIAL FILL, SILTY SAND, with trace gravel, fine to medium, grayish-brown (10YR 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
SILTY SAND, fine to coarse, grayish-brown (10YR 5/2), slightly moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, with trace gravel, fine to coarse, light olive-brown 2.5Y 5/4), slightly moist, medium dense.
GRAVEL with SAND, fine to coarse, light olive-brown (2.5Y 5/4), slightly moist, medium dense.
SAND with SILT and GRAVEL, with trace gravel, fine to coarse, light olive-brown 2.5Y 5/4), slightly moist, medium dense.
End of boring at 16.5 feet. No groundwater encountered. Backfilled with native soil.
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SUMMARY OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
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This summary applies only at the location of the boring and at the time of drilling.
Subsurface conditions may differ at other locations and may change at this location with the passage of time. The data presented is a simplification of actual conditions encountered and is representative of interpretations made during drilling. Contrasting data derived from laboratory analysis may not be reflected in these representations.
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DRILLING RIG Mobile B-61
DRILLING METHOD Rotary Auger
LOGGED BY FWC
HAMMER TYPE Auto-Trip
HAMMER WEIGHT 140-lb.
HAMMER DROP 30-inches
BORING DIAMETER 8-inches
DATE DRILLED 7/11/24
GROUND ELEVATION +/-
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
. San Bernardino, CA
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227
CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc. FIGURE NO.
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STK Architecture, Inc.
Proposed Fire Station 227 San Bernardino County, California
Drawn By: HR Project No. S168-193
Not to Scale Date: August 2024
Base Map: Prepared by STK Architecture, Inc.
LEGEND
Approximate Location of Exploratory Boring -
Approximate Location of Percolation Test -
P-01
B-01
SITE PLAN
STK Architecture, Inc.
Proposed Fire Station 227
NWC Genevieve Street N. and W. 38th Street
San Bernardino County, California
Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
1310 S. Santa Fe Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583 | (951) 654-1555
P-02
P-03
P-04
B-03
B-02
B-04
APPENDIX B –
Laboratory Testing
Project No. S168-193, September 2024 B-1 Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TESTING
Representative soil samples obtained from our borings were delivered to our laboratory.
Descriptions of the tests performed are provided below. Results of the testing are appended.
Unit Weight and Moisture Content: Ring samples were weighed and measured to evaluate their unit weight. A small portion of each sample was then tested for moisture content. The testing was performed per ASTM D2937 and D2216. The results of this testing are shown on the boring logs (Figures A-3 through A-6).
Maximum Density-Optimum Moisture: One sample was selected for maximum density testing in accordance with ASTM D1557. The maximum density is compared to the in-situ density of the soil to evaluate the relative compaction of the soil. The results of the testing are shown on Figure B-3.
Sieve Analysis: Ten soil samples were selected for sieve analysis testing in accordance with ASTM D6913. These tests provide information for classifying the soil in accordance with the Unified Classification System. This classification system categorizes the soil into groups having similar engineering characteristics. The results of the testing are shown on Figures B-4 and B-5.
Plastic Index: Two samples were selected for plastic index testing in accordance with
ASTM D4318. These tests provide information regarding soil plasticity and are also used for developing classifications for the soil in accordance with the Unified
Classification System. The results of the testing are shown on Figures B-4 and B-5.
Consolidation Testing: Two samples were selected for consolidation testing in accordance with ASTM D2435. This test is used to evaluate the magnitude and rate of settlement of a structure or earth fill. The results of this testing are presented graphically on Figure B-6.
Direct Shear Strength: Two samples were selected and transported to AP
Engineering and Testing in Pomona, California for direct shear strength testing in accordance with ASTM D3080. This testing measures the shear strength of the soil under various normal pressures and is used to develop parameters for foundation bearing capacity and lateral earth pressure. Test results are shown on Figures B-7 and
B-8.
Project No. S168-193, September 2024 B-2 Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
Corrosion Testing: One sample was selected and transported to AP Engineering and Testing in Pomona, California to evaluate the concentration of soluble sulfates and chlorides, pH level, and resistivity of and within the on-site soils. The test results are shown on Figure B-9.
R-value: One sample was selected for R-value and delivered to Terracon in
Colton, California for testing in accordance with ASTM D2844. This test measures the potential strength of subgrade, subbase, and base course materials for use in pavements. Test results are shown on Figure No. B-10.
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FIGURE NO. B-3
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BOREHOLE DEPTH
8.1 %
Max DD Optimum WC
B-01
Description of Materials
SILTY SAND with GRAVEL(SM) 0.0 126.8 PCF
PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc.
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
. San Bernardino, CA
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GRADATION CURVES (ASTM D6913, ASTM D4318)
COBBLES
GRAVEL
13.1
9.0
25.2
14.7
11.9
SAND
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
coarse fine
SILTY SAND with GRAVEL(SM)
POORLY GRADED SAND with SILT(SP-SM)
SILTY SAND(SM)
SILTY SAND(SM)
POORLY GRADED SAND with SILT(SP-SM)
Classification
501/2
LL
HYDROMETERU.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
1403 4
Cc
6 60
0.08
15.0
9.3
2.2
9.3
10.4
71.9
81.7
72.6
76.0
77.6
NP
NP
NP
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NP
CuPL
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9.38
0.93
0.61
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
BOREHOLE DEPTH
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
1.5 8 14
D100
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SILT OR CLAY
finemedium
0.0
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0.3
8.0
12.5
SAMPLE DEPTH
%Sand %Silt %Clay
20 40
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0.687
0.197
0.558
0.393
D50D90
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4.517
1.51
4.43
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PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc.
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
. San Bernardino, CA
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COBBLES
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SAND
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
coarse fine
WELL-GRADED SAND with SILT(SW-SM)
SILTY SAND(SM)
POORLY GRADED SAND with SILT(SP-SM)
SILTY SAND(SM)
SILTY SAND(SM)
Classification
501/2
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HYDROMETERU.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
1403 4
Cc
6 60
0.1 11.1
11.1
7.5
6.0
3.7
83.4
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75.3
82.2
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NP
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CuPL
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1.16
0.90
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
BOREHOLE DEPTH
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
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SILT OR CLAY
finemedium
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0.3
7.8
0.3
2.0
SAMPLE DEPTH
%Sand %Silt %Clay
20 40
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0.293
0.63
0.382
0.44
D50D90
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6.699
3.874
2.069
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PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc.
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
. San Bernardino, CA
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BOREHOLE DEPTH
PROJECT NUMBER S168-193
PROJECT NAME Fire Station #227CLIENT STK Architecture, Inc.
PROJECT LOCATION NWC Genevieve St. & W. 38th St.
. San Bernardino, CA
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Project Name: STK ‐ Fire Station 227 Tested By: ST Date: 08/02/24
Project No.: 5163‐193 Computed By: JP Date: 08/07/24
Boring No.: B‐02 Checked by: AP Date: 08/07/24
Sample No.: ‐ Depth (ft): 3.5‐4.5
Sample Type: Mod. Cal.
Soil Description: Silty Sand
Test Condition: Inundated Shear Type: Regular
Wet
Unit Weight
(pcf)
Dry
Unit Weight
(pcf)
Initial
Moisture
Content (%)
Final
Moisture
Content (%)
Initial Degree
Saturation
Final Degree
Saturation
Normal
Stress
(ksf)
Peak
Shear
Stress (ksf)
Ultimate
Shear
Stress (ksf)
1 0.744 0.684
2 1.476 1.380
3 2.148 1.956
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DIRECT SHEAR TEST RESULTS
ASTM D 3080
110.0 106.4 3.4 19.3
0 0.1 0.2 0.3
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Shear Deformation (Inches)
1 ksf 2 ksf 3 ksf
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S h e a r S tr e s s k s f)
Normal Stress (ksf)
Peak: C=50 psf; ɸ=35˚
Ultimate: C=50 psf; ɸ=32˚
Normal Stress:
Figure No. B-7
Project Name: STK ‐ Fire Station 227 Tested By: ST Date: 08/02/24
Project No.: 5163‐193 Computed By: JP Date: 08/07/24
Boring No.: B‐03 Checked by: AP Date: 08/07/24
Sample No.: ‐ Depth (ft): 2.5‐3.5
Sample Type: Mod. Cal.
Soil Description: Silty Sand
Test Condition: Inundated Shear Type: Regular
Wet
Unit Weight
(pcf)
Dry
Unit Weight
(pcf)
Initial
Moisture
Content (%)
Final
Moisture
Content (%)
Initial Degree
Saturation
Final Degree
Saturation
Normal
Stress
(ksf)
Peak
Shear
Stress (ksf)
Ultimate
Shear
Stress (ksf)
1 0.720 0.720
2 1.344 1.308
3 1.980 1.927
ASTM D 3080
106.1 102.4 3.6 21.0 15 88
DIRECT SHEAR TEST RESULTS
0 0.1 0.2 0.3
S h e a r S tr e s s k s f)
Shear Deformation (Inches)
1 ksf 2 ksf 3 ksf
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S h e a r S tr e s s k s f)
Normal Stress (ksf)
Peak: C=150 psf; ɸ=31˚
Ultimate: C=100 psf; ɸ=31˚
Normal Stress:
Figure No. B-8
CORROSION TEST RESULTS
Client Name: Inland Foundation Engineering AP Job No.: 24-0764
Project Name: STK - Fire Station 227 Date: 08/01/24
Project No.: 5163-193
Boring Sample Depth Soil pH Sulfate Content Chloride Content No. No. (feet) Description (ppm) (ppm)
B-01 - 0-4.5 Silty Sand w/gravel
8.5 52 30
NOTES: Resistivity Test and pH: California Test Method 643
Sulfate Content : California Test Method 417
Chloride Content : California Test Method 422
ND = Not Detectable
NA = Not Sufficient Sample
NR = Not Requested
Minimum
(ohm-cm)
7,790
Resistivity
Figure No. B-9
Job No. CB191148
Date. 8/8/2024
LAB0RATORY RECORD OF TESTS MADE ON
BASE, SUBBASE, AND BASEMENT SOILS
CLIENT: Inland Foundation Engineering
PROJECT STK-Fire Station 227 S168-193
LOCATION:
R-VALUE # : B-03
T.I. :
A B C D
COMPACTOR AIR PRESSURE P.S.I. 350 350 350
INITIAL MOISTURE % 3.7 3.7 3.7
WATER ADDED, ML 70 60 50
WATER ADDED % 6.6 5.6 4.7
MOISTURE AT COMPACTION % 10.3 9.3 8.4
HEIGHT OF BRIQUETTE 2.48 2.50 2.50
WET WEIGHT OF BRIQUETTE 1106 1107 1106
DENSITY LB. PER CU.FT. 122.6 122.7 123.7
STABILOMETER PH AT 1000 LBS. 23 18 16
2000 LBS. 38 29 26
DISPLACEMENT 5.63 5.31 4.85
R-VALUE 59 68 73
EXUDATION PRESSURE 135 439 690
THICK. INDICATED BY STAB. 0.00 0.00 0.00
EXPANSION PRESSURE 0 0 0
THICK. INDICATED BY E.P. 0.00 0.00 0.00
R-Value: 64
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Figure No. B-10
APPENDIX C
Infiltration Testing
Project No. S168-193, September 2024 C-1 Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc.
APPENDIX C
INFILTRATION TESTING
Infiltration testing was conducted in general accordance with Appendix D of the
Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans for the County of
San Bernardino Areawide Stormwater Program (2013). The shallow percolation test method was used per the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health guidelines. The percolation rates were converted to infiltration rates using the Porchet method.
Four percolation tests were performed at the locations shown on Figure A-2. The test holes were drilled on July 11, 2024 to depths of approximately 4 and 5 feet below existing ground surface. The test holes were approximately eight (8) inches in diameter. Gravel was placed in the bottom of each test hole. The test holes were then pre-soaked by inverting 5-gallons of water above the test hole.
Testing was conducted 24 hours after the pre-soak on July 12, 2024. All pre-soak water had percolated through the test holes. For all tests, more than 6 inches of water seeped away twice consecutively in less than 25 minutes, which meets the sandy soil criteria.
The tests were then run for an additional hour with measurements taken every 10 minutes.
The water percolated through all test holes within all 10-minute test intervals. The percolation rates were calculated to range from 1.0 to 2.5 minutes per inch (mpi). The percolation test rate was converted to an infiltration rate (Ic) using the Porchet method and the following equation:
Ic = ΔH60r/Δt(r+2Havg)
Where:
r = Test Hole Radius (in.)
Havg = Average Height of Water during Test Interval (in.)
ΔH = Change in Water Height during Test Interval (in.), and Δt = Time Interval (in.)
The corresponding calculated infiltration rates (Ic) ranged from 2.0 to 5.7 inches per hour.
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