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March 31, 2016
Mr. Carlos Barrios, P.E.
Stephens Barrios
605 Delaney Ave. Suite - C
Orlando, FL. 32801
Re: Geotechnical Exploration Report
Family Dollar Fort Pierce
6 Avenue D
ort Pierce, FL 34947
BME Project No. 16-020
Dear Mr. Barrios:
OL ANNE®
BY
St. Lucie County
RAUG ., 4 REC'D
Blue Marlin Engineering (BME) submits this Report in fulfillment of the scope of services
described in our proposal dated March 1, 2016. You authorized us to proceed with our work on
this project by returning our signed proposal. This Report describes our understanding of the
project and presents our evaluations. We have provided geotechnical engineering
recommendations for general site preparation, design of the building foundations, pavements
and stormwater ponds.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For this Report, the conditions at this site were explored using 11 standard penetration test
(SPT) borings. Based on the furnished site survey the existing site grades where our borings
were performed are on the order of +20 to +22 feet NAVD. Groundwater levels were
encountered in the borings at an average depth of 7 feet below the existing ground surface
(corresponding elevation on the order of+14 to+16 NAVD). The following generalized
subsurface conditions were encountered:
Laver 1: A 5 - foot layer of fine to slightly silty Sand (SP, SP-SMI
Laver 2: A 10(+) - foot layer of slightly silty to silty Sand (SP-SM, SM)
Following the recommendations provided in this Report, it appears that the proposed
development is viable at this site. The engineering evaluations performed for this project
indicate the following:
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• Shallow foundations can be used to transfer (future) building loads.
• Shallow foundations should be constructed to bear 18 inches below exterior finished
grade.
• Shallow foundations can utilize an allowable bearing pressure of 2.5 ksf.
• Ground floor slabs can be constructed as slab -on -grade following site preparation.
• Stabilizing material will be necessary for the construction of pavement subgrades.
• Wet bottom stormwater ponds appear appropriate at the site.
PROJECT INFORMATION
We understand that you are planning a new Family Dollar Store located a 3562 A enue D`in Ft.
Pierce, Florida. Appended drawing A-1 shows a Vicinity Map of the subject site.
The new single -story Family Dollar building will have a square footage 8;247. T e new
construction will also feature new pavement areas and a stormwater pond.
We have assumed the maximum loads are assumed to be on the order of 100 kips for columns,
4 kips per lineal feet for walls, and 250 psf for floors.
PURPOSE
The purpose of our services on this project was to explore the shallow subsurface conditions at
the site and to use the information obtained to provide geotechnical engineering
recommendations for the site preparation and design of the building foundations, pavements,
and stormwater ponds.
NRCS SOIL SURVEY REVIEW
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) Soil Survey for St. Lucie County, Florida was reviewed to obtain near surface soils and
groundwater information at the subject site. The Soil Survey indicates that this property is
located in Section 8, Township 35 South, and Range 40 East.
Where the project site falls, the site is predominantly covered with Tantile and Pomona sands
(44) and Ankona and Farmton sands (2). A soil survey map is shown on appended drawing A-2
and summarized in Table 1 below.
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Tantile and 0-26 Sand, find sand SP, SP-SM
44 Ponoma 26-49 Sand, fine sand, loamy sand SP-SM, SM 0— 1.0
sands 49-80 Fine sandy loam, sandy clay loam SM, SM-sc
0-38 Sand SP, SP-SM
Ankona and 38-48 Sand, fine sand, loamy sand SM, SP-SM
2 Farmton 48-57 ,Sandy loam, sandy clay loam SM-SC, SC 0— 1.0
Sands 57-80 Sand, fine sand, loamy fine sand SP-SM, SM
The soil units listed above are generally classified as sands with varying amounts of silt and
some clay (SP, SP-SM, SM, SM-SC, SC). The soils are generally appropriate for support of the
proposed construction. The NRCS predicts seasonal high groundwater levels within the site
limits to be within 0 to 1 foot below existing site grades. Our field exploration program
revealed groundwater conditions similar to those predicted by the NRCS (discussion in the
Subsurface Conditions section of this report).
Please note information contained in the NRCS Soil Survey is very general. It may not,
therefore, be reflective of actual soil and groundwater conditions. The information obtained
from the soil borings provides a better characterization of actual site subsurface conditions.
FIELD TESTS
The subsurface conditions were explored with a totalof 11 soil borings. Borings were
completed within the proposed development area. The approximate test locations are shown
in the appended Drawing No. 3.
The SOT borings were advanced to depths of 15 to 20 feet below existing site grades. The
standard penetration test was used as the investigative tool within these borings.
Penetration tests were performed in substantial accordance with ASTM Procedure D 1586,
"Penetration Test and Split -Barrel Sampling of Soils." This test procedure drives a 1.4-inch I.D.
split -tube sampler into the soil profile using a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The
number of blows required to drive the sampler the second and third 6-inch increments is the
soil N-value,in blows per foot, and is an indication of soil strength. The soil samples recovered
from the soil borings were classified and stratified by a geotechnical engineer.
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The results of the classification and stratification for each boring are shown in the appended
Records of Test Boring. It should be noted that soil conditions may vary between the strata
interfaces which are shown. The soil boring data reflects information from a specific test
location only.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Subsurface Profile - In general, the borings disclosed reasonably consistent subsurface
conditions across the site. The borings performed at this site revealed a subsurface profile that
consisted of a series of fine sands with varying amounts of silt through boring termination
depths.
Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) indicates that the relative density of the soils to be loose to
medium dense with depth.
Our soil classification is based on the material encountered in widely spaced borings. Soils
encountered during the construction process may vary significant across the site and from what
is shown in our soil borings. If different subsurface conditions are encountered at the time of
construction, BME should be contacted immediately to evaluate the conditions encountered.
Groundwater -The groundwater table depth was monitored during drilling operations.
However, once the use of driller's mud was introduced, accurate readings can be difficult to
obtain. Groundwater levels were encountered in the borings at an average depth of 7 feet
below the existing ground surface (corresponding elevation on the order of+14 to+16 NAVD).
We estimated seasonal high groundwater tables to be 3 to 4 feet higher than what we
encountered in the soil borings (+17 to +20 ft NAVD). This is consistent to what the NRCS
predicts seasonal high groundwater levels to be, 0 to 1 foot below the existing site grades.
The seasonal high groundwater level is affected by a number of factors. Such as the drainage
characteristics of the soils, the land surface elevations, relief points, and distance to relief
points.
Groundwater levels will vary as a result of seasonal and storm events and with changes in
subsurface conditions between boring locations. It is possible for groundwater levels to be
higher or lower than the levels being reported. In order to better define the groundwater
conditions at this site, longer term monitoring in cased holes or piezometers would be required.
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LABORATORY TESTS
In order to aid us in the soil classification process, selected samples retrieved from the borings
were tested for moisture content and fines content. Additionally, bulk samples were collected
in the field for the purpose of permeability testing.
Permeability Testing -The ability of water to flow through a soil is referred to as the soil's .
permeability. Constant head permeability tests were performed on selected bulk samples. The
samples were chosen from the area where the stormwater pond is planned. In a constant head
test, water is generally allowed to flow into the soil sample until the sample is apparently
saturated. Once saturated, the water flow is measured.
The samples were chosen from the area where the stormwater pond is planned.
The hydraulic conductivity of the soil, or coefficient of permeability (K), was calculated for the
corresponding test. Specifically, the vertical permeability (K) of the soil was calculated and
reported herein. For design purposes, the coefficient of horizontal permeability (Kh) is usually
taken as 1.5 to 2 times greater than the vertical rate (K ). The results of the permeability testing
are summarized in Table 2.
Table 2
Permeability Laboratory Data Results
Within the depth of our exploration; we did not encounter a confining soil layer. I recommend
you consider the depth of 15 feet as the confining layer for the stormwater system design. I
also recommend you use a fillabie porosity (n) of 25 percent.
Average Ground Surface: +21 ft., NAVD
Average Depth to Groundawater Table: +14 ft., NAVD
Estimated Seasonal High GWT: +17 ft., NAVD
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EVALUATION
Discussion -A foundation must meet three requirements, for successful design and
construction: bearing capacity, settlement, and environmental factors. Shallow foundations are
initially considered because of their relative economy. If shallow foundations do not meet
allowable design requirements for bearing capacity, settlement and environmental factors,
then deep foundations (piles, shafts, etc.) or soil improvement are considered.
The soil bearing capacity is the ability of a soil to support loads without plunging into the soil .
profile. Bearing capacity failures are analogous to shear failures in structural design and are
usually sudden and catastrophic. Shallow foundations are designed so that columns do not
plunge into the soil profile. Analytical techniques for soil bearing capacity estimation generally
apply to sands, clays and silts. In a cemented deposit or rock formation, bearing capacity is
evaluated using techniques such as factor of safety against punching shear failure, factor of
safety against beam tension failure, and factor of safety against crushing.
Foundation allowable bearing pressures and bearing elevations must be adjusted so as to
provide -margins of safety against bearing capacity failure. Another requirement of a shallow
foundation is the ability of the structure to tolerate the predicted settlement. The following
parameters are necessary in order to estimate settlement: footprint bearing pressure, stress
reduction factor, thickness of each compressible underlying stratum, modulus of each stratum,
and foundation dimensions.
The allowable amount of settlement that a structure may tolerate is dependent on several
factors including: uniformity of settlement, time rate of settlement, structural dimensions and
properties of the structural materials. Generally, total or uniform settlement does not damage
a structure but may affect drainage and utility connections. These can generally tolerate
movements of several inches for building construction. -In contrast, differential settlement
affects a structure's frame and is limited by the structural flexibility.
The final requirement of a shallow foundation is to resist environmental factors such as so_ it
freezing, soil swelling, hurricane scour, sinkholes, or long term degradation.
Summary - It is our professional opinion that shallow foundations bearing on compacted insitu
sands and/or compacted fill can be used to support the planned development for this site.
If site preparation is properly performed as recommended in this Report, shallow foundations
can be designed to use an allowable soil bearing pressure of 2.5 ksf. Shallow foundations
supported on properly compacted insitu soils or engineered fill soils should result in total
settlements of about 1 inch for column loads up to 300 kips and continuous footings loaded up
to 8 kips per lineal foot. Differential settlements will be a result.of changes in applied load and .
the variations in subsurface conditions. We estimate that differential settlement will be about
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one-half the total settlement and occur over a distance of 30 feet. Since the materials
encountered in our study are granular in nature, we expect settlements to occur coincidental
with the application of structural dead load.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The recommendations provided below are based on the project information described in this
Report, field test data, our evaluation as stated in this Report, and our past experience with
foundation engineering in Florida. If project information or design concepts change, we should
be advised of these changes in writing, and should be provided with an opportunity to review
our recommendations as presented in this Report.
Geotechnical Site Preparation
1. Geotechnical site preparation should consist of stripping all surficial vegetation, stumps,
debris, organic topsoil, and any other deleterious materials from beneath the proposed
development extending a minimum lateral distance of 5 feet outside the limits.
2. After stripping, the site should be grubbed or root -raked such that roots with a diameter
greater than Y2 inch, stumps, or small roots in a dense state, are completely removed.
Based on current ground cover, significant root concentrations are not expected to occur
throughout the majority of site. The actual depth(s) of stripping and grubbing must be
determined by visual observation and judgment during the earthwork operation by
engineering personnel.
3. Prior to the placement of any new fill soils, the exposed subgrade soils should be
proofrolled. The purposes of the proofrolling will be to detect unstable soils that yield
when subjected to compaction and to densify the near surface sands. Fill
compaction/proofrolling recommendations are given below. Fill soils should be placed
with loose lift thicknesses of not more than 12 inches. Remove material that yield
excessively during proofrolling and replace with fill selected and compacted as described in
this Report.
4. Fill soils should consist of inorganic, non -plastic sand having less than 10% material by
weight passing the no. 200 sieve. The moisture content of the fill soils should be within
2% of the optimum moisture content based on ASTM D 1557. All fill materials should be
free of construction debris and organic materials such as roots and vegetation.
5. Fill compaction and proofrolling efforts should be implemented with a compactor with a
minimum static at -drum weight of 10 tons. The areas of the site that will support
proposed construction.should be proofrolled with several overlapping coverages of a
heavy compactor. We recommend a minimum of 10 overlapping passes in each of two
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perpendicular directions. Vibratory compaction is not recommended near existing
structures.
6. Following the proofrolling of the exposed subgrade soils, a density equivalent of at least
f the modified Proctor maximum dry density (ASTM D 1557) should be achieved.
Proofrolled areas should be compacted to a depth of at least 12 inches below the surface.
Density tests should be performed on the compacted proofrolled soils. One in -place
density test should be performed for each 2,500 square feet of proofrolled soils.
7. Once the subgrade compaction efforts are verified by testing, fill may be needed to raise
site grades. Representative samples of the fill soils should be collected for classification and
compaction testing. The maximum dry density as indicated by ASTM D 1557, optimum
moisture content, and percent by weight passing a no. 200 sieve should be determined.
These tests are needed for quality control of the compacted soils
8. All structural fill should be placed in loose lift thicknesses of not more than 12 inches. Each
lift should be compacted to at least 95% of the modified Proctor maximum dry density
(ASTM D 1557). The filling and compaction operations should continue in 12 inch lifts until
the desired elevation is achieved. Density tests should be performed on the compacted fill
soils. One test should be performed for each 12 inch lift and 2,500 square feet of fill soils.
9. The Geotechnical Engineer should be involved during all earthwork activities to verify
that procedures and results are as specified and as anticipated.
Shallow Foundations
1. Shallow foundations can be used for support of the proposed building construction.
Shallow foundation construction should start upon completion of all geotechnical site
preparation and fill placement activities.
2. Shallow foundations should be designed using an average soil bearing pressure of 2.5
ksf.
3. Shallow foundations should be constructed as deep as possible. Shallow foundations
should be designed with a minimum depth of embedment (below adjacent finished
grade) of 18 inches.
4. In order to prevent localized shear failure of the bearing soils, isolated and continuous
footings should have minimum footing widths of 24 and 18 inches, respectively.
5. Excavate the foundations to the proposed bottom of footing elevations and verify the
in -place compaction for a depth of 2 feet below the footing bottoms. Loosened bearing
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soils should be re -compacted prior to placement of reinforcing steel. Compact the soils
at the bottom of the excavations to at least 95% of the modified Proctor maximum dry
density (ASTM D-1557) for a depth of 2 feet below the bottom of the footings.
Foundation excavation bottoms should be level or suitably benched, and free of any
loose soils that have been disturbed by seepage or the construction process.
6. We recommend a test location at each isolated footing and for every 100 feet of
continuous footing. Shallow foundation construction should occur in the dry.
7. Foundation excavations should be cut to final grade and footings constructed as soon as
possible to minimize potential damage to bearing soils as result of exposure to the
environment.
8. Compact fill placed in utility trenches to the specifications stated above, exceptthat within
paved areas, the compaction requirement should be 98%ofa modified proctor. However,
in restricted working areas, where use of a large roller is not feasible, compact fill with
lightweight, hand -guided compaction equipment and limit lift thickness to a maximum of 6
inches.
9. The Geotechnical Engineer, who is familiar with the foundation design and construction
assumptions as well as the intent of the geotechnical recommendations, should observe
the excavations for all shallow foundations and be involved with the field geotechnical
observations during construction.
Pavement Subgrade Preparation
1. Prepare pavement areas in accordance with the specifications stated above.
2. Stabilizing material will likely be necessary for the construction of asphalt pavement
subgrades. Stabilization of subgrade soils beneath concrete pavements (if any) is
generally not required.
3. A minimum separation of 12 inches between the bottom of the pavement subgrade or
concrete pavement and the anticipated seasonal high groundwater table should be
maintained at all times.
4. Compact 12 inch subgrade beneath the base to a minimum of 98% of ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density. A minimum frequency of one in -place density test for each 5,000
square feet of area should be used.
5. We recommend the following minimum pavement sections.
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Heavy- Duty Asphalt Section (Parking Areas / Entrance Drives / Through Lanesl
• 2 inches Type S-1 Asphalt
• 10 inches Limerock Base Course (LBR = 100)
• 12 inches of well -draining stabilized subgrade (LBR = 40).
• Stabilization to consist of coarse admixtures such as limerock screenings,
recycled concrete or crushed shells.
Heavy -Duty Concrete Section (Loading Areas)
• 6 inch concrete pavement (with a 28 day compressive strength of 4,000 psi)
• Subgrade beneath concrete pavement should be well -draining fine sand/and or
fine sand with silt.
• Subgrade should be compacted to a minimum 98% of the soil's modified Proctor
to a depth of at least 24 inches.
• Expansion joints should be placed at normal spacing for the recommended
thickness of concrete. Joints should be orientated to provide a square pattern.
6. The project Civil Engineer should provide pavement design based on the appropriate
design criteria and the soil and groundwater conditions noted in this Report.
Ground Floor Slab
1. Slab -on -grade construction may be used for this project following the recommended
geotechnical site preparation. Slab -on -grade construction should occur in the dry.
2. Construction joints should be provided at column and wall interfaces, and throughout
the slab, to minimize the potential for cracking at these locations.
3. Compact the subgrade beneath the slab to a minimum of 95% of ASTM D-1557
maximum dry density for a depth of 12 inches. In -place density testing should be
performed at an interval of one test per 2,500 square feet of slab as previously
recommended in this Report.
Temporary Excavations
1. Contractor should be aware that slope height, slope inclination, and excavations depths
(including utility trench excavations) should not exceed those specified in local, state, or
federal safety regulations (OSHA Health and Safety Standards for Excavations, 29 CRF
Part 1926).
2. If any excavation is extended to a depth of more than 20 feet, OSHA requires that the
side slopes of such excavation be designed by a Professional Engineer registered in the
State of Florida.
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REPORT LIMITATIONS
This consulting Report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the project design team and
the owner(s) of this site for the specific application to this project. This Report has been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted local geotechnical engineering practices; no
other warranty is expressed or implied.
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CLOSURE
If you have questions about information contained in this Report, please contact the
undersigned.
Sincerely,
BLUE MARLIN ENGINEERING
Certificate of Authorization Number 29218
Osciel F. Plaza, P.E.
President
Florida Registration No. 73262
Attachments: Drawing. No. I- Topographic Map (A-1)
Drawing No. 2 - USDA Soil Survey (A-2)
Drawing No. 3-Test Location Plan (A-3)
Drawing No. 4—Generalized Subsurface Profile (A-4)
Notes Related to Profile and Borings (A-5)
Key to Symbols (A-6)
Records of Test Boring (A-7 to A-17)
Distribution: 3 Original Copies to Addressee via US Mail.
Copy to BM Files
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NOTES RELATED TO RECORDS OF TEST BORING AND
GENERALIZED SUBSURFACE PROFILE
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1. Groundwater level was encountered and recorded (if shown) following the completion of the soil test boring on
the date indicated. Fluctuations in groundwater levels are common; consult report text for a discussion.
2. The boring location was identified in the field by offsetting from existing reference marks and using a cloth tape
and survey wheel.
3. The borehole was backfilled to site grade following boring completion, and patched with asphalt cold patch mix
when pavement was encountered.
4. The Record of Test Boring represents our interpretation of field conditions based on engineering examination
of the soil samples.
S. The Record of Test Boring is subject to the limitations, conclusions and recommendations presented in the
report text
S. "Field Test Data" shown on the Record of Test Boring indicated as 1116 refers to the Standard Penetration Test
(SPT) and means 11 hammer blows drove the sampler 6 inches. SPT uses a 140-pound hammer falling 30
inches.
7. The N-value from the SPT is the sum of the hammer blows required to drive the sampler the second and third
6-inch increments.
8. The soi[lrock strata interfaces shown on the Record of Test Boring are approximate and may vary from those.
shown. The soil/rock conditions shown on the Record of Test Boring refer to conditions at the specific location
tested; soil/rock conditions may vary between test locations.
9. Relative density for sands/gravels and consistency for silts/clays and limestone are described as follows:
SPT
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0-20
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5-10
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3-4
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21-30
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11-30
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5.8
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31-05
Medium Hard
31-50
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9-15
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Over 50
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Over 301
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10. Grain size descriptions are as follows:
NAME
SIZE LIMITS
Boulder
12 inches or more
Cobbles
3 to 12 inches
Coarse Gravel
314 to 3 inches
Fine Gravel
No. 4 sieve to 314 inch
Coarse Sand
No. 10 to No. 4 sieve
Medium Sand
No. 40 to No. 10 sieve
Fine Sand
No. 200 to No. 40 sieve
Fines
Smaller than No. 200 sieve
11. Definitions related to adjectives used in soil/rock descriptions:
PROPORTION
ADJECTIVE
APPROXIMATE ROOT DIAMETER
ADJECTIVE
About 10%
with a trace
Less than 1132"
Fine roots
About 26%
with some
1132" to 1/4"
Small roots
About 50%
and
1/4" to 1"
Medium roots
Greater than 1"
.Large roots
A-5
1
TO SYMBOLS
Symbol Description
Strata symbols
Fine Sand (SP)
Silty Sand (SM)
Fine to Slightly Silty Sand (SP-SM)
M
Misc. Symbols
Water table during
drilling
Soil Samplers
riStandard penetration test.
140 lb. hammer dropped 30"
Notes:
1. Exploratory borings were drilled on 3-16-16 using a
rotary drill with wash and mud.
2. The groundwater table was measured following drilling completion.
3. Boring locations were taped from existing features and
elevations extrapolated from the furnished survey.
4. These logs are subject to the limitations, conclusions, and
recommendations in this report.
5. Results of tests conducted on samples recovered are reported
on the logs.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-1
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL 7 feet
ELEVATION/ WELL SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS uscS Descdpbon
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
0..................................
A�4
SP Loose, fine brown
20Loose
Medium dense, gray
s
............................................Loose,silty,darkredbrown1s SP SM Medium dense, slightly silty, brown
10
10
15
5
20
0
25
-5
30
-10
35
Medium dense
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 22' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
STANDARD PEN
NM DD DEPTH N
5
6
14
10
14
17
This information pertains only to this boring and should not he interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-2
PROJECT: Family Dollar -Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL 4% : 8.5 feet
ELEVATION/ I WELL SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS USCS Description
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
T'��
p ......00se.....,..fi..ne..,..dar..k..gray
.......................
SP L
20
s
15
10
10
is
s
20
0
25
-s
30
-30
t35
SM Medium dense, silty, dark red -brown
..................... I ....... I ..............
SP-SM Medium dense, light brown, slightly
silty
Medium dense
Loose
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 22' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
STANDARD PEN
NM DD DEPTH N
S
5
11
14
18
9
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-3
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL s 8.5 feet
ELEVATION/ WELL SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS USCS Description
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
p...................................................
�9'xEfE' SP-SM Loose, slightly silty, gray -brown
20 •raerr
3:eEFE:
...................................................
SM Medium dense, silty, dark red-browr
Medium dense
5
15
ei'r.Fi.E: SP-SM Medium dense, slightly silty, red-
easerr brown
:1411E'
0rj Medium dense, light brown
to
to
Medium dense
T15
5
25
30
35
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
W 1111m
7
14
14
14
15
13
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-4
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL a 8.0 feet
ELEVATION/ WELL SOILSYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS USCS Description
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
0 ...................................................
SP Loose, gray, fine
20
Medium dense
Ifl.
SP-SM Loose, red brown, slightly silty
Medium dense
Medium dense
Sint Loose, silty, dark brown
1-95
-5
T
25
30
-10
35
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
NM I DD I DEPTH
N
8
16
10
14
14
8
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
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DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-5
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL 5.0 feet
ELEVATION/ WELL I SOILSYMBOLS, I ANDP
SAMPLERS USCS Description NM DD
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA DEPTH
20
s
is
10
10
15
5'
20
0
25
-s
............. .�y.................
SP Ve loose fine,
...................................................
SM Medium dense, silty, dark brown,
with trace organics
.........................................
SP-SM Loose, slightly silty
Medium dense
Medium dense
Very loose
Medium dense
2
23
This information pertains only to this boxing and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-6
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL 4 9 feet
ELEVATION/ WELL SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
TOE
20
s
15
10
10
15
s
z0
0
25
-5
30
10
35
Uscs Description
.............................................
SP Loose, fine, gray, with some organic
Loose
...................................................
SP SM Medium dense, slightly silty, red -
brown
Medium dense
Medium dense, light brown
Medium dense
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
NM DD CURVE
DEPTH N
10 30 50
8
9
12
17
18
13
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-7
PROJECT: Family Dollar -Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL 6 feet
ELEVATION/ WELL SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS USCS Description
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
o.............................................
SP Loose, fine, gray
zo
Medium dense
SM Medium dense, red -brown, silty
5
is — Loose
........
1�4(t: SP-SM Medium dense, slightly silty
Medium dense
} 15
s -II-
25
30
-10
35
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
STANDARD PEN
NM DD DEPTH N
6
21
17
to
12
13
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-8
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL s : 7.5 feet
ELEVATIOM WELL SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS USCS Description
DEPTH DETAIL AND TEST DATA
0 .. ...................................................
SP Very loose, fine, dark brown
zo
...................................................
f:lsFff' SP-SM Medium dense, slightly silty, gray
=13
SM Medium dense, silty, dark red brown
s
is Medium dense
Medium dense
10
10
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
01110111 Illlllala��:
121
4
12
14
17
19
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitiv of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-9
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL $ 6.0 feet
ELEVATION/
WELL
SOIL SYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS
USCS
Description
DEPTH
DETAIL
AND TEST DATA
o
SP
..V
..e ltry.00...se,....fin...e.:.graY.................
20
Loose
Medium dense
s
15
.......
..
sM
............. ens ..slt....................
Medium dense, silty
�txktk'
SP-SM
Medium dense, slightly silty, light
3'Mit
ifkLl:
brown
10
10
15
s
z0
0
z5
-s
30
-10
35
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
NM DD DEPTH N CURVE
10 30 50
4
9
14
16
14
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitiv of the site.
L
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-10
PROJECT: Family Dollar - Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL a : 5.0 feet
ELEVATION[
WELL
SOILSYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS
Uscs
Description
DEPTH
DETAIL
AND TEST DATA
20
0
.......
sP
........................................
Medi um dense.. , fine, gray..
•ilstt i
SPSM
Veryloose, slightly silty, brown
.txtrt
�zr1.t
i•6ii9
Very loose
rY
15
s _
rfstt i
—
f�{iFi:
nxtr`
�r'r.ItI
Loose
reru
�AF-FIX
t:
�ittrt.
Medium dense
•r'rirt
o:c r u
l0
10
5+15
0+20
-5 + 25
-10+ 30
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 20' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
A cc
0
13
S
6
9
14
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.
DRILL HOLE LOG
BORING NO.: B-11
PROJECT: Family Dollar- Ft. Pierce
CLIENT: Stephens Barrios
LOCATION: Refer to Test Location Plan
DRILLER: RD
DRILL RIG: BR 2500
DEPTH TO WATER> INITIAL Q 5.0 feet
ELEVATION/
WELL
SOILSYMBOLS,
SAMPLERS
USCS
Description
DEPTH
DETAIL
AND TEST DATA
e
°exn.t`
SP-SM
ry. ose,...�.y....gr y.......
Ve loose, slightly silty,a
20
E fff.
tarn r
A f•
Medium dense
.+ttrt
aYq.r
•i'ef ii
''1it11
f a t't'ei:
Medium dense
5 _
-
;ittrt
•r€tiE"
1s
r :'r C
Medium dense
fitter
:t:SFF±:
•rrtct
IN L3
Medium dense
ELF FM,
steer
10
'��
15
20
25
30
35
PROJECT NO.: J16-020
DATE: 3-16-16
ELEVATION: 21' NGVD
LOGGED BY: BM
STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
NM DD DEPTH N CURVE
10 30 50
6
17
17
16
15
This information pertains only to this boring and should not be interpreted as being indicitive of the site.