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Letter Report -Preliminary Geotechnical Recommendations
Proposed Addition/Alteration to
Existing Yuan's Residence
Planned Retaining Wall and New Entry to Existing Basement Garage
22819 Canyon View Road
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Project No. 14017-F
July 25, 2014
Prepared for:
Crable &Associates
765 W. Altadena Drive
Altadena, California 91001
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SOILS SOUTHWEST, INC.
SOILS, MATERIALS AND ENVIROMENTAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
897 VIA LATA, SUITE N - COLTON, CA 92324_ - (909) 370-0474 - (909) 370-0481 - FAX (909) 370-3156
July 25, 2014 Project No. 14017-F
Crable & Associates
765 W. Altadena Drive
Altadena, California 91001
Attention: Mr. Dennis Crable, Principal
Letter Report- Preliminary Geotechnical Recommendations
Proposed Addition/Alteration to Existing Yuan's Residence
Planned Retaining Wall and New Entry to Existing Basement Garage
22819 Canyon View Road, Diamond Bar, California 91765
Reference: Site Contpl Plan dated March, 2014 as supplied
Dear Mr. Crable:
Presented herewith is the letter report of Preliminary Geotechnical Recommendations for the site -
specific area of planned addition/alteration to the residence existing at 22819 Canyon View Drive,
Diamond Bar, California. Based on the project descriptions supplied it is our understood that the
subject addition/alternations will primarily include (i) a new driveway approach and entrance to the
existing basement garage at the southeast, (ii) along with removal of the existing driveway at the
south by lowering the current grade and construction of new retaining and infilling.
No site -specific geologic report is currently available for our review. It is understood that geologic
report prepared by Mr. James Evans, CEG, will be prepared during the excavations planned within
the existing upslope planned to accommodate retaining structures. In absence of such geologic
study, the findings and recommendations supplied should be considered as "tentative", subject to
revisions, alterations or upgrading following geologic findings.
Based on the geotechnical investigation completed at this time, it is our opinion that planned
addition/alterations should be considered feasible, provided the recommendations described are
included in design and construction, supplemented by the additional geologic recommendations
when supplied.
Review of the USGS public documents indicate the subject site being not situated within an AP -
Special Study Zone, and considering the hillside nature the site soils are not considered non -
susceptible to earthquake induced potential soil liquefaction. However, considering the nearby
earthquake faults, it is our opinion that structural design should include the design requirements of
the current CBC in addition to the design parameters as described herein. We believe that our
geotechnical investigation and report preparations are performed in accordance to the proposal
dated May 14, 2014 and as approved by the addressee.
This report has been substantiated by subsurface explorations and mathematical analysis made in
accordance with the generally accepted engineering principles, including those field and laboratory
testing considered necessary at this time. Although no significant variations in site conditions are
anticipated, in the event actual soils conditions exposed in future anticipated test excavations appear
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to vary considerably from those as described herein, updated and revised recommendations will be
required
The conclusions and recommendations contained herein are base upon surface and subsurface
explorations at the test locations and to the maximum depths as described. The recommendations
supplied are intended for the addressee based on the addition/alteration development plan as
supplied, and should not be transferred to, or used by others without written consent of Soils
Southwest. We offer no other warranty, express or implied,
Introduction
This report presents geotechnical recommendations for construction of new retaining wall and new
driveway approach near and southeast for new entry to the existing basement garage, along with
recommendations for lowering the current driveway at the south and to be replaced with new
retiming structure and infilling.
For geotechnical investigation, since planned excavations using a backhoe was not permitted by the
addressee, the necessary minimum subsurface explorations and soils sampling required for the
project were made by hand explorations to the maximum depth as described in the accompanying
log of test pits TPA and TP-2. In absence of geologic study, no geologic information is included at
this time.
Based one verbal communications with the project geologist Mr. James Evans, it is understood that
no adverse out -dipping bedding conditions are exposed within the vertical cuts currently existing and
one should be anticipated during actual construction. However, in event adverse geologic
conditions are detected during excavations as identified by the project geologist, supplemental
geotechnical recommendations will be warranted. According it is recommended that any and all
excavations planned for the project should be performed under direct geologic observations.
The geotechnical supplied should be considered valid and applicable when, in minimum, the
following conditions are met:
i. Pre -construction meeting with the public agency, project geologist, project civil and
geotechnical engineer,
ii. Excavation observations by geotechnical engineer and project geologist, ,
iii. Continuous observations and testing during site preparation and structural fill soils
placement for driveway approach and retaining wall backfills,
iv. Observations, inspections and testing of retaining wall footing trench prior to steel and
concrete placement,
v. Plumbing trench (if any) backfill placement prior to concrete slab -on -grade placement,
tiff On and off -site utility trench backfill testing and verifications,
vii Imported fill soils verification prior to their use, and .
IN. Consultations as required during grading, or upon your request.
Project Description
Based on the information supplied, it is understood that the subject project will primarily include
demolition of the existing drive and access steps to the rear yard, excavations for new driveway and
new entrance to the existing basement garage near the east and southeast using curved retaining
wall, along with removal of the existing driveway at the south and replaced with access steps and
retaining structures with infilling as shown on the plan.
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Current Site Conditions
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The site includes an existing single familydwelling with subterranean garage, along with landscaped
and flatwork areas. Existing development also include a drive approach to the southeast and
access steps toward the upper elevation rear yard with flatworks, vertical cuts and unfinished
retaining walls.
Proposed Development
Based on the project descriptions supplied it is our understood that the subject addition/alternations
will primarily include (i) a new driveway approach and entrance to the existing basement garage at
the southeast, (ii) along with removal of the existing driveway at the south by lowering the current
grade and construction of new retaining and infilling.
Scope of Work
Geotechnical evaluations included subsurface explorations, soil sampling, necessary laboratory
testing, engineering analyses and the preparation of this report. The scope of work included the
following tasks:
o Review of the Tentative development plan referenced,
o For geotechnical evaluations, explorations of two (2) exploratory test excavations
borings using hand auger, hand tools, and sampling equipment for undisturbed soils
advanced to maximum depth of 4 feet below grade. During explorations, the soils
encountered were continuously logged; bulk and undisturbed samples were
procured. Collected samples were subsequently transferred to our laboratory for
necessary testing.
Descriptions of the soils encountered are provided on the Log of Test Pit in Appendix
A. Approximate locations of test excavations with respect to the current site
conditions are shown on attached Plate 1.
o Laboratory testing conducted on the selected bulk and undisturbed samples were
programmed according to the project requirements. The laboratorytesting included
determinations of:
Moisture -Density (ASTM D2937),
Maximum Dry Density and Optimum Moisture Content (ASTM D1557),
Soil's Shear Strengths (ASTM D3080),
Consolidation Characteristics (ASTM D2435), and
Soil Expansion Index, El (ASTM D 4928).
Description of the test results and test procedures used are provided in Appendix B of this
report.
o Based on the field investigation and laboratory testing, engineering analyses and
evaluations were made on which to base our preliminary recommendations for
design of retaining wall and foundations, paving, site grading, utility trench and
backfill and construction monitoring, and
O Preparation of this report for initial use by the project design professionals.
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The recommendations supplied should be considered as "tentative" and may require revisions
and/or upgrading following geologic report review when prepared during construction.
Subsurface Conditions
Soils samplings were made using hand excavations excavated at the locations to the limited depths
as described herein. Soils explored primarily consist of upper loose terrace deposits of silty fine
sand and silty gravelly sand, overlying moderately dense natural deposits well cemented sandstone,
limestone and shale mixture of Puente formation. Presence of layers of limestone was also detected
within the vertical excavations currently exposed. Local soils free of organic and debris should be
considered suitable for re -use during grading.
Laboratory shear tests conducted on the upper bulk soil sample remolded to 90 percent and on
undisturbed samples procured indicate moderate shear strengths under increased moisture
conditions. Results of the laboratory shear tests are provided in Plate B-1 of this report.
Results of the laboratory determined soils consolidation potential conducted on undisturbed samples
procured are shown on 15-2 in Appendix B of this report.
Compressible and Collapsible Soils
Based upon exploratory test explorations and subsequent laboratory testing completed at this time,
it is our opinion that the upper fill/disturbed soils encountered should be considered as
compressible in nature, and should be considered susceptible to excessive total and differential
settlement under structural loadings. When, however, subexcavated and replaced as engineered
fills compacted to 95%, the graded fills thus placed, should be considered adequate for load bearing
support with tolerable settlement.
Soil Expansion Potential
Results of soils expansion tests indicate the site soils being "low" in expansion potential with an
Expansion Index, EI, of 52. Additional soil Expansion Index (EI) testing should be required during
site preparations and grading.
Excavatibility
It is our opinion that excavations and grading required for the project may be accomplished using
conventional heavy-duty construction equipment. Some resistance may, however, be experienced
considering the underlying rocks encountered as described.
Groundwater
No shallow depth groundwater was encountered and none such is anticipated during grading and
construction. Fluctuations in groundwater levels can occur due to seasonal variations in the amount
of rainfall, runoff, altered natural drainage paths, and other factors not evident at the time the
borings were advanced. Consequently, the designer and contractor should be aware of this
possibility while designing and constructing the planned retaining wall and their pertinent.
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Subsurface variations
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Based on the results of subsurface explorations and on past experience, it is our opinion that
variations in subsoil continuity and depths of subsoil deposits may be expected. Due to the nature
and depositional characteristics of the underlying soils, care should be exercised in interpolating or
extrapolating of the subsurface conditions existing in between and beyond the test explorations
completed at this time.
Soil Corrosivity Analyses
Following excavation to planned grades, since soil matrixes are expected to change considerably,
no soil chemical analysis is included at this time. It is recommended that following mass grading
completion and immediately prior to driveway concrete placement for new approach as planned, the
representative site soils procured for final grades should be laboratory tested to determine pH,
sulfate, chloride and resistivity. Results of such will be provided on request.
Faulting And Seismicity
According to the current (2010) CBC, the site is considered located within Seismic Zone 4. As a
result, it is likely that during life expectancy of the structures built, moderate to severe ground
shaking may be anticipated. Use of the seismic design parameters as described in the following
sections, should be considered in structural design and construction of the planned retaining
structures and their pertinent.
Induced or Secondary Seismic Hazards
In addition to ground shaking, effects of seismic activity may include surface fault rupture, differential
settlements, ground lurching, and lateral spreading. Results of site specific hazard potentials are as
described as below:
Surface Fault Rupture
The potential for surface rupture resulting from nearby fault movement is not known for certainty,
but, in our opinion such potential should be considered in design and construction considering the
proximity of the nearby Elsinore Fault at about 5.74 km away.
Flooding
Flooding hazards include tsunamis (seismic sea waves), seiches, and failure of manmade
reservoirs, tanks and aqueducts. Considering the hillside nature and in absence of nearby known
bodies of water, such as stirage tank etc., it is our opinion that the potential for such hazards should
be considered as remote.
Land -Sliding
Seismically induced landslides and other slope failures are common occurrences during or soon
after and earthquake. Potential for such hazard should be estimated by the project geologist along
with its remediation, where applicable.
Lateral Spreading
Seismically induced lateral spreading involves lateral movement of existing soils due to ground
shaking. Lateral spreading is demonstrated by near vertical cracks with predominantly horizontal
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movement of the soil mass involved. In absence of known earthquake fault, once the location of the
earthquake fault within the parcel is precisely determined, potential for land spreading should be
evaluated and remedial recommendations on such will be supplied.
Liquefaction
Liquefaction is caused by build-up of excess hydrostatic pressure in saturated cohesion -less soils
due to cyclic stress generated by ground shaking during an earthquake. The significant factors on
which soil liquefaction potential depends include, among others, the soil type, soil relative density,
intensity of earthquake, duration of ground -shaking, and depth of groundwater.
With the historical groundwater table at a depth in excess of 50 feet, along with considering the
hillside nature of the general site area with the underlying gravelly sandy soils with rocks, it is our
opinion that site soil liquefaction susceptibility potential during an earthquake, should be considered
as "remote".
Seismically Induced Settlement and Subsidence
The potential of minor differential settlement due to seismic shaking may be anticipated for the site
soils explored. Seismically induced settlement analysis was performed using CivilTech Software,
V5.2E LiquefyPro, liquefaction and settlement analysis software. Based on such evaluations,
expected earthquake induced total settlement of saturated and dry soils is anticipated to about 1.15-
inch. The results of settlement analysis are provided below with computer output as described in
Appendix C of this report.
DYNAMIC SETTLEMENT
MEASURED IN INCHES
Settlement of Saturated Soils
0.00
Settlement of Dry Soils
0.15
Total Settlement of Saturated and Dry Soils
0.15
DIFFERENTIAL SETTLEMENT
0.075 to 0.099
Seismic Design Parameters
The design spectrum was developed based on the 2013 CBC. Site Coordinate, of 33.974067°N, -
117.819884°W were used to establish the seismic parameters presented below.
Seismic Design Coefficients
The site is situated at about 5.74 km from the Elsinore:W fault. Forfoundation and structural design,
the following seismic parameters are suggested based on the current CBC:
Recommended values are based upon USGS Design Maps Summary and Detailed Reports website
for Mapped Acceleration Parameters, USGS 2008 National Seismic Hazard Maps -Fault Parameters,
and the California Geologic Survey: Probabilistic Seismic Hazards Mapping and supplemental
seismic parameters are provided in Appendix C of this report. The following presents the seismic
design parameters as based on available publications as currently published by the California
Geological Survey and 2013 CBC
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Seismic Design Parameters: Table k1
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CBC Chapter 16
Paragraph/Table
16138505
2010 (July 2013) ASCE 7 Standard
Seismic Design Parameters
Recommended
Values
1613A.5.2
Site Class
D
16136501
The mapped spectral accelerations at short period
SS
1613.5.1
The mapped spectral accelerations at 1.0-second period
S,
1613A5.3 1
Site Class B / Seismic Coefficient, SS
2.218 g
1613A5.3 2
Site Class B / Seismic Coefficient, S,
0.786 g
1613A5.3 1
Site Class D / Seismic Coefficient, Fe
1.000 g
1613A5.3(2)
Site Class D / Seismic Coefficient, F„
1.500 g
16A-37 Equation
Spectral Response Accelerations, SMS = F. Sr,
2.218 g
16A-38 Equation
Spectral Response Accelerations, SM, = F„ S,
1.178 g
16A-39 Equation
Design Spectral Response Accelerations, SM = 2/3 x SMS
1.479 g
16A-40 Equation
Design Spectral Response Accelerations, SDI = 2/3 x Sm.
0.786 g
Seismic Source Type TABLE A.2
Based on California Geological Survey -Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment Peak Horizontal
Ground Acceleration (PHGA) having a 10 percent probability of exceedance in a 50 year period is
described as below:
- Seismic Source Type /Appendix C
Nearest Maximum Fault Magnitude
Peak Horizontal Ground Acceleration
0.469 - 0.484
In design, vertical acceleration may be assumed to about 1/3 to 2/3 of the estimated horizontal
ground accelerations described.
It should be noted that lateral force requirement in design by structural engineer should be intended
to resist total structural collapse during an earthquake. During life time use of the structure built, it is
our opinion that some structural damage may be anticipated requiring some structural repairs.
Adequate structural design and implementation of such in construction should be strictly observed.
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General Evaluations
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The professional opinions contained herein are based upon sun`ace and subsurface explorations
conducted at the locations as described, along with the necessary laboratory testing and engineering
evaluations as completed in accordance with the present-day Standard of Care. Although no
significant variations in soil conditions are anticipated during site preparations and grading, Soils
Southwest should be notified in event the subgrade soils appear considerably different from those as
described herein. No geologic evaluations are made and none such is available pertaining to the
existing natural including presence or absence of any out -dipping bedding plane. Consequently the,
recommendations supplied may require modifications following geologic report review.
It is possible that an excavation excavated in future would react in an entirely different manner. All
shoring and bracing, if required, shall be in accordance with the current requirements of the State
of California Division of Industrial Safety and other public agencies having jurisdiction.
Based on field explorations, laboratory testing and subsequent engineering analysis, the following
conclusions and recommendations are presented for the site understudy:
(i) Moderate site clearance should be expected, including, but not be limited to, concrete slabs
foundations, debris, and other existing construction..
(ii) From geotechnical viewpoint, the areas of planned addition/alterations are considered grossly stable.
However, in the event vertical cuts for retaining walls expose adverse bedding, the recommendations
supplied may require modifications.
(iii) With the presence of the near surface compressible soils existing as described, conventional grading
for driveway approach etc., should be in form of subexcavations, scarifications and moisturization of the
upper existing soils followed by their replacement as engineered fills compacted as described herein.
In event new fill soils are required over the grades existing, such should be placed following subgrade
preparations as described. No footings and/or new fills should be placed directly bearing on the
compressible surface soils existing.
(iv) The sub -excavation depths described in this report should be considered as "minimum". During grading
localized deeper sub -excavations may be required following removal of un-encountered buried debris,
irrigation pipes etc. It will be the responsibility of the grading contractor to inform soils engineer when
such obstructions are exposed.
(v) In order to minimize potential excessive differential settlements, it is recommended that structural
footings should be established exclusively into engineered fills of local sandy soils or its equivalent or
better, compacted to minimum 90% of the soils Maximum Dry Density at near Optimum Moisture
conditions. Construction of footings and slabs straddling over cut/fill transition should be avoided.
(vi) Structural design considerations should include peak ground acceleration from relatively active nearby
earthquake faults as described herein. The effects of ground shaking, however, can be minimized by
implementation of the seismic design requirements and the design procedures as outlined in the current
CBC and as described earlier in this report. Provisions should be maintained during construction to
divert incidental rainfall away from the planned areas of construction.
(vii) It is our opinion that when adequately designed and constructed the proposed construction will not
adversely affect the stability of the site or its adjacent.
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Retaining Wall Design
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The retaining structures planned maybe constructed in form of the following or as selected by the
project structural engineer:
i conventional construction, or
ii. using soil -nailing, or
iii. with tie -back, or
iv. as segmented wall with reinforced earth material.
In design, the wall stability should include, in minimum, the following:
i. sliding,
ii. overturning, and
iii. foundation soil bearing capacity failure.
Based on review of the available grading plan dated March 10, 2014, it is understood that retaining
walls proposed will be constructed against existing uphill to accommodate new driveway approach
and walkway. Maximum wall height is estimated to about 11 feet. In absence of site topography for
the northern upslope a 2:1 upslope gradient with no adverse bedding conditions are assumed in our
preliminary design.
In event presence ofout-dipping bedding conditions are exposed during construction and identified
by the project geologist, it will be the responsibility of the addressee to provide such geologic
findings to provide for supplemental engineering evaluations and recommendations for updated
lateral design coefficient parameters.
Based on laboratory testing completed at this time and considering the assumptions as described, it
is our opinion that for preliminary design under static loading conditions, the following "active"
pressure coefficients in form of equivalent fluid density may be considered in retaining wall design.
Slope of Retained Material (H:V)
Equivalent Fluid Density, pcf
Clean Sand Local Soil
level
2:1
30 45
142 73
The design parameters described do not include water pressure build-up behind wall. Accordingly,
use of "french -drain" and adequate water -proofing behind retaining walls should be considered. In
addition the recommended seismic design parameters based on 2010 CBC as supplied should be
incorporated in structural design and construction.
Backfill behind retaining wall should be compacted to a minimum 90 percent relative to the
laboratory determined soils Maximum Dry Density as determined by the ASTM D1557-91 test
method. Flooding and/orjetting behind wall should not be permitted. Local sandysoils maybe used
as backfill.
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Resistance to Lateral Loads For Retaining Wall Design
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Resistance to lateral loads can be restrained by friction acting at the base of foundation and by
passive soil earth pressures. A coefficient of friction of 0.35 may be assumed with normal dead load
forces for footing established on compacted fills or into underlying dense natural subgrades.
An allowable "passive" lateral earth resistance of 250 pounds per square foot per foot of depth may
be assumed for the sides of foundations poured against level of compacted fills. The maximum
lateral passive earth pressure is recommended not to exceed 2500 pounds per square foot.
Retaining Wall Foundations
The retaining walls planned may be supported by continuous wall spread footings founded
exclusively into engineered fills of local soils compacted to minimum 90%. The suggested seismic
design parameters and horizontal peak ground acceleration (PGA) as described earlier should be
incorporated in design and construction..
For design under static loading conditions, allowable soil vertical soil bearing capacity may be
estimated from the following equations:
Continuous Footing: gauoWab,e = 1250 + 600d +300b
Isolated Square: gauowabie = 1600 + 700d + 240b, where
qa„oWabie =allowable soil vertical bearing capacity, in psf.
d= footing depth, min. 24-inch, b = footing width, min. 18-inch.
The above soil bearing capacity may be increased for each additional footing depth and/or width in
excess of the minimum recommended. Total maximum vertical bearing capacity is recommended
not to exceed 3000 psf. If normal code requirements are applied, the above capacities may further
be increased by an additional 1/3 for short duration of loading which includes the effect of wind and
seismic forces. Actual foundation dimensions (b & d) should be determined by the project structural
engineer based on the static and seismic design parameters described.
From geotechnical view point, footing reinforcements consisting minimum of 244 rebar placed near
the top and 2-#4 rebar near bottom of continuous footings, are recommended. Additional
reinforcements, if specified by project structural engineer, should be incorporated during
construction.
Once excavated, footings bottoms should be verified and approved by soils engineer prior to rebar
and concrete pour. No special footing bottom pre -saturation is expected otherthan that as generally
required to maintain a moist subgrade soils condition.
4.8 Private Concrete Flatwork/Driveways
Concrete flatworks such as walkways and driveways have potentials for cracking due to fluctuations
in soil volume in relationship to moisture content changes. In orderto prevent excessive cracking or
lifting, concrete paving should meet the minimum guidelines as shown in the table below. It is our
opinion that when designed and adequately constructed, the following guidelines will help to
"reduce" potential for irregular cracking or lifting, but will not eliminate all concrete distress.
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Private
Private Drives
Patios/Entryways
City
Sidewalks
Sidewalk/Curb
and Gutters
Minimum
4 (nominal)
6 ac over 4 base
6 (full)
City/Agency
Thickness in.
(full)
Standard
Pressoaking
12 inches
12 inches
12 inches
City/Agency
+/-2% Optimum)
Standard
Reinforcement
_
No. 4 at 24 inches
No. 3 at 24 inches
City/Agency
on centers
on centers
Standard
Thickness Edge
8" x 8"
8" x 8 "
City/Agency
_
Standard
Crack Control
Saw cut or deep
Saw cut or deep
Saw cut or deep
City/Agency
open tool joint to a
open tool joint to a
open tool joint to a
Standard
minimum of 1/3 of
minimum of 1/3 of
minimum of 1/3 of
concrete
concrete
concrete thickness
thickness
thickness
Maximum Joint
5 feet
10 feet or
6 feet
City/Agency
Spacing
quartered cut
Standard
whichever is
closer
No concrete slabs, sidewalks and flatworks should be placed bearing directly on the surface soils
currently existing. The prepared subgrades to receive driveways and concrete slabs on -grade
should be compacted to minimum 90% when crushed aggregate base is considered underneath
concrete slabs. Alternatively, without base materials, soils subgrades to receive concrete should be
compacted to minimum 90% of the soils laboratory determined Maximum Dry Density as determined
by the ASTM Standard D1557.
Driveway slab reinforcing and construction and expansion joints etc. should be incorporated as
required by the project structural engineer.
Within moisture sensitive areas, concrete slabs should be underlain by 2-inch of compacted clean
sand, followed by 10-mil thick Stegowrap or its equivalent. The gravelly sands used should have a
Sand Equivalent, SE, of 30 or greater.
Subgrades to receive concrete should be "pre -moistened" as would be expected in any such
concrete placement. Use of low -slump (4"-5")concrete is recommended. In addition, it is
recommended that utilitytrenches underlying concrete slabs and driveways should be thoroughly
backfilled with gravelly sandy soils mechanically compacted to minimum 90% (+2 feet below final
grade) and 95% (0-2 feet below final grade) immediately prior to concrete pour.
Shrinkage and Subsidence
It is our opinion that during grading the upper soils may be subjected to a volume change. Assuming
a 90% relative compaction for structural fills and assuming an overexcavation and re -compaction
depth as described earlier, such volume change due to shrinkage may be on the order of 7 to 10
percent. Further volume change may be expected due to supplemental shrinkage during preparation
of subgrade soils. For estimation purpose, such may be approximated to about 2-inch when
conventional construction equipments are used.
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Construction Consideration
Supported Excavations
Any and all vertical cuts exceeding 5 feet in depths into the existing upslope should be achieved
using shoring to prevent caving or slope surface raveling. support side walls. Shoring should be
designed by the project structural engineer.
Site Preparations
The site preparations within the planned addition/alterations should include complete removals of
vegetation, root and other organic materials, followed by excavations of the current grades to
accommodate the planned entry to the basement garage existing, or within areas requiring
additional fill soils placement for new grades. Site preparations should also include stock -piling of
the subexcavated soils and moisturization over Optimum, followed by its recompaction prior to the
approved stockpile soil placement as engineered fills compacted to the minimum requirements as
described.. Supplemental recommendations for earthwork placement will be supplied on request.
Soil Caving
It is our opinion that the site soils maybe susceptible to caving. Accordingly, it is our opinion that
precautions should be made for temporary excavations in excess of 5 feet which should be made at
a slope 2 to 1 (h:v), or flatter, and as per the construction guidelines provided by the Cal-Osha.
Utility Trench Backfill
Utility trench backfill within the structural pad and beyond should be placed in accordance with the
following recommendations:
• Trench backfill should be placed in 6 to 8h thin lifts mechanically compacted to
90 percent or better of the laboratory maximum dry densityfor the soils used. Jetting
is not recommended within utility trench backfill. Within streets, upper 2 feet of the
trench backfill should be compacted to 90% or better.
• In order to prevent water migrating into street mains and laterals that may cause
subsequent backfill failure, it is strongly recommended that the grades immediately
behind curb -gutter should be properly prepared so as not to allow any long-term
"ponding" from irrigation and incidental rains.
Exterior trenches along a foundation or a toe of a slope and extending below a 1:1
imaginary line projected from the outside bottom edge of the footing or toe of the
slope, should be compacted to 90 percent of the Maximum Dry Density for the soils
used during backfill excavations should conform to the requirements of Cal-Osha
Pre -Construction Meeting
It is recommended that no clearing of the site or any grading operation be performed without the
presence of a representative of this office. An on -site pre -grading meeting should be arranged
between the soils engineer and the grading contractor prior to any construction.
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Seasonal Limitations
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No fill shall be placed, spread or rolled during unfavorable weather conons. Where the work is
interrupted by heavy rains, fill operations shall not be resumed until moisture conditions are
considered favorable by the soils engineer.
Planters
In order to minimize potential differential settlement to foundations, use of planters requiring heavy
irrigation should be restricted from using adjacent to footings. In event such becomes unavoidable,
planter boxes with sealed bottoms, should be considered.
Landscape Maintenance
Onlythe amount of irrigation necessaryto sustain plant life should be provided. Pad drainage should
be directed towards streets and to other approved areas awayfrom foundations. Slope areas should
be planted with draught resistant vegetation. Over watering landscape areas could adversely affect
the proposed site development during its lifetime use.
Observations and Testing During Construction
Recommendations provided are based on the assumption that structural footings and slab -on -grade
be established exclusively into compacted fills. Excavated footings should be inspected, verified and
certified by soils engineer prior to steel and concrete placement to ensure their sufficient
embedment and proper bearing as recommended. Structural backfills discussed should be placed
under direct observations and testing by this facility. Excess soils generated from footing
excavations should be removed and such should not be allowed on slab subgrades.
Closure
The findings, conclusions and recommendations supplied are prepared in accordance with the
generally accepted engineering principles and practices and in general conformance to the 2013
CBC and the local Building and City ordinance. The recommendations supplied are based on the
assumptions that as project geotechnical consultant Soils Southwest will be retained to monitor
necessary site preparations and grading as described in this report and as deemed necessary by
project geotechnical consultant. The report has been prepared for the addressee and for the site -
specific residence described. The report prepared should not be transferred or be used by other
parties without the written approval of Soils Southwest. If another geotechnical consultant is retained
the grading and construction will be stopped until the replacement consultant agrees in writing, in
form of Transfer of Responsibility to accept their responsibility within the area of technical
competence for approval upon completion of the work. Additionally,
We appreciate this opportunity to b of service on this project, If you have any questions regarding
this report, please call the u
Respectfully submitted
Soils Southwest,,,lnc. �
Moloy Gupta
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PLOT PLAN AND TEST LOCATIONS
(Not to Scale)
Legend: � TP-1 Approximate Location of Test Borings
Plate 1
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Field Explorations
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7.0 APPENDIX A
Field evaluations included site reconnaissance and exploratory test boring by sing alimited-access
track -rolled Hollow -Stem Auger (HAS) drill -rig equipped for undisturbed soils sampling and Standard
Penetration Testing (SPT). Soils encountered during explorations were logged and such were
classified by visual observations in accordance with the generally accepted classification system.
The field descriptions were modified, where appropriate, to reflect laboratory test results.
Approximate test locations are shown on Plate 1.
Relatively undisturbed soils were sampled using a drive sampler lined with soil sampling rings. The
split barrel steel sampler was driven into the bottom of test excavations at various depths. Soil
samples were retained in brass rings of 2.5 inches in diameter and 1.00 inch in height. The central
portion of each sample was enclosed in a close -fitting waterproof container for shipment to our
laboratory.
Log of test explorations are presented in the following summary sheets that include the description
of the soils and/or fill materials encountered.
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APPENDIX A
LOG OF TEST EXPLORATIONS
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Approx. Depth of Bedrock: NONE
Datum: N/A
22819 Canyon View Drive
Elevation: +/- 1072 Diamond Bar, California
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(909) 370-0474 Fax (909) 370-3156
LOG OF TEST PIT TP=2
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Approx. Depth of Bedrock: NONE
Datum: N/A
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Elevation: +/- 1073 Diamond Bar, California
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Notes•
1. Exploratory borings were drilled on July 7,2014 using a
4-inch diameter continuous flight power auger.
2. No free water was encountered at the time of drilling or
when re -checked the following day.
3. Boring locations were taped from existing features and
elevations extrapolated from the final design schematic plan.
4. These logs are subject to the limitations, conclusions, and
recommendations in this report.
5. Results of tests conducted on samples recovered are reported II
on the logs.
Crable & Associatesizzo19 Canyon view Road, Diamond Bar, California 91765
Laboratory Test Programs
14017-F
8.0 APPENDIX B
Laboratory tests were conducted on representative soils for the purpose of classification and forthe
determination of the physical properties and engineering characteristics. The number and selection
of the types of testing for a given study are based on the geotechnical conditions of the site. A
summary of the various laboratory tests performed for the project is presented below.
Moisture Content and Dry Density (D2937):
Data obtained from these test, performed on undisturbed samples are used to aid in the classification and
correlation of the soils and to provide qualitative information regarding soil strength and compressibility.
Direct Shear (D3080):
Data obtained from this test performed at increased and field moisture conditions on relatively remolded soil
sample is used to evaluate soil shear strengths. Samples contained in brass sampler rings, placed directly on
test apparatus are sheared at a constant strain rate of 0.002 inch per minute under saturated conditions and
under varying loads appropriate to represent anticipated structural loadings. Shearing deformations are
recorded to failure. Peak and/or residual shear strengths are obtained from the measured shearing load
versus deflection curve. Test results, plotted on graphical form, are presented on Plate BA of this section.
Consolidation (D2835):
Drive -tube samples are tested at their field moisture contents and at increased moisture conditions since the
soils may become saturated during life -time use of the planned structure.
Data obtained from this test performed on relatively undisturbed and/or remolded samples, were used to
evaluate the consolidation characteristics of foundation soils under anticipated foundation loadings.
Preparation for this test involved trimming the sample, placing it in one inch high brass ring, and loading it into
the test apparatus which contained porous stones to accommodate drainage during testing. Normal axial
loads are applied at a load increment ratio, successive loads being generally twice the preceding.
Soil samples are usually under light normal load conditions to accommodate seating of the apparatus.
Samples were tested at the field moisture conditions at a predetermined normal load. Potentially moisture
sensitive soil typically demonstrated significant volume change with the introduction of free water. The results
of the consolidation tests are presented in graphical forms on Plate 13-2.
Expansion index (ASTM Standard D4829-88)
Data obtained from this test performed at optimum, or near optimum moisture conditions on relatively
remolded soil sample is used to evaluate soil's expansive potential. Samples are contained in brass sampler
rings, placed directly on test apparatus, applied with a standard load, and immersed in water. Samples are
tested and test results are recorded over a 24-hour period.
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Laboratory Test Results
A. In -Situ Moisture Density Determinations (ASTM D2937)
Boring # @ Sample Depth, ft.
Dry Density, pcf.
Moisture Content, %
BA @ 2-3
B-2 @ 34
93.9
91.2
16.7
27.9
B. Maximum Dry Density -Optimum Moisture Content (ASTM D1557)
Test Boring &
Sample Depth, ft.
Maximum Dry
Density, pcf.
Optimum Moisture
Content, %
B-1 @ 0-2
122
13.0
C. Direct Shear (D3080):
Test
Boring &
Sample
Depth, ft.
Test
Condition
Cohesion
(PSF)
Friction (Degree)
B-1 @ 0-2
Remolded
409.6
41.5
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Undisturbed
1120026
30.0
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Sample
Location
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Expansion
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APPENDIX B
Laboratory Test Results
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MODIFIED PROCTOR COMPACTION TEST (ASTM STD. 1001)
MOISTURE % (g)
1 3.151
10m851
140481
14.48
DRY DENSITY (pcf)
1 117.211
121.781
119231
119.23
CURVE
SOIL DESCRIPTION
OPT MOIST.
CONTENT(%)
MAX DRY
DENSITY (P.C.F.)
NO.
SAMPLE
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Diamond Bar
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APPENDIX C
Supplemental Seismic Design Parameters
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2008 National Seismic Hazard Maps -Fault Parameters
Output Selected Faults (Excel)
OutputDistance in Name St Fault parallel Preferred Dip Dip Slip Rupture Rupture Length
Kilometers slip rate (degrees) Dir Sense Top (km) Bottom (km) (km)
� 5.74 Elsinore:W CA2.5 75 NE strike 0 46
slip
� 5.74 Elsinore;W+GI CA 81 NE strike 0 83
slip
� 5.74 Elsinore;W+GI+T CA 84 NE strike 0 124
slip
� 5.74 Elsinore:W+GI+T+J CA 84 NE strike 0 200
slip
� 5.74 Elsinore:W+GI+T+J+CM CA 84 NE strike 0 242
slip
� 8.89 Chino, alt 1 CA1 50 SW strike 0 24
slip
� 8.98 Chino. alt 2 CA1 65 SW strike 0 29
slip
� 9.07 San Jose CA0.5 74 NW strike 0 20
slip
� 9.57 Puente Hills (Coyote CA0.7 26 N thrust 2.8 17
Hills
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Fault Name State
Elsinore;W California
MODEL VALUES
Fault parallel slip rate 2.50
Probability of activity 1
ELLSWORTH HANKS
Minimum magnitude 6.5 6.5
Maximum magnitude 7.029 6.842
FAULT GEOMETRY
Dip (degrees)
75
Dip direction
NE
Sense of slip
strike slip
Rupture top (km)
0
Rupture bottom (km)
14.5
Rake (degrees)
180
Length (km)
46
Fault Model
Deformation Model
Char Magi
Char Rate
Apriori Rate
Weight
Moment Balanced
2.1
7.029/6.842
9.93e-04/ 1.48e-03
7.73e-04
0.5
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User Selected Site
Longitude-117.8199
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Ground Motions for User Selected Site
Ground motions (10%probability of being exceeded in 50 years) are expressed as a fraction
of the acceleration due to gravity (g). Three values of ground motion are shown, peak
ground acceleration (Pga), spectral acceleration(Sa) at short (0.2 second) and moderately
long (1.0 second) periods. Ground motion values are also modified by the local site soil
conditions. Each ground motion value is shown for 3 different site conditions: firm rock
(conditions on the boundary between site categories B and C as defined by the building
code), soft rock (site category C) and alluvium (site category D).
round Motion
GFirm Rock Soft Rocic Alluvium
Pga 0.469 0.469 0.484
Sa 0.2 sec 1.119 1.119 1.178
Sa 1.0 sec 0.419 0.51 0.597
NEHRP Soil Corrections were used to calculate So
k and Alluvium.
Ground Motion values were interpolated from a grid (0.05
degree spacing
of calculated values. Interpolated ground motion may not equal values
calculated for a specific site, therefore these values are not intended for
design or analysis.
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k and Alluvium.
Ground Motion values were interpolated from a grid (0.05
degree spacing
of calculated values. Interpolated ground motion may not equal values
calculated for a specific site, therefore these values are not intended for
design or analysis.
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User -Specified Input
Report Title Yuan Residence/ Crable, 22819 Canyon View Dr., Diamond Bar,
California
Wed July 9, 2014 21:03:27 UTC
Building Code Reference Document ASCE 7-10 Standard
(which utilizes USGS hazard data available in 2008)
Site Coordinates 33.97407°N, 117.81988°W
Site Soil Classification Site Class D - "Stiff Soil"
Risk Category IV (e.g. essential facilities)
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Sl = 0.786 g SM, = 1.178 g Spl = 0.786 g
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For information on how the SS and S1 values above have been calculated from probabilistic (risk -targeted) and
deterministic ground motions in the direction of maximum horizontal response, please return to the application and
select the "2009 NEHRP" building code reference document.
MCER Response Spectrum
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ASCE 7-10 Standard (33.97407°N, 117.81988°W)
Site Class D - "Stiff Soil", Risk Category IV (e.g. essential facilities)
Section 11.4.1 —Mapped Acceleration Parameters
Note: Ground motion values provided below are for the direction of maximum horizontal
spectral response acceleration. They have been converted from corresponding geometric
mean ground motions computed by the USGS by applying factors of 1.1 (to obtain Ss) and
1.3 (to obtain S,). Maps in the 2010 ASCE-7 Standard are provided for Site Class B.
Adjustments for other Site Classes are made, as needed, in Section 11.4.3.
From Figure 22-1 �1�
From Figure 22-2 �Z'
Section 11.4.2 —Site Class
Ss = 2.218 g
S,=0.786g
The authority having jurisdiction (not the USGS), site -specific geotechnical data, and/or
the default has classified the site as Site Class D, based on the site soil properties in
accordance with Chapter 20.
Table 20.3-1 Site Classification
Site Class vs Nor N�h s�
A. Hard Rock >5,000 ft/s N/A N/A
B. Rock 2,500 to 5,000 ft/s N/A N/A
C. Very dense soil and soft rock 1,200 to 2,500 ft/s >50 >2,000 psf
D. Stiff Soil 600 to 1,200 ft/s 15 to 50 1,000 to 2,000 psf
E. Soft clay soil <600 ft/s <15 <1,000 psf
Any profile with more than 10 ft of soil having the characteristics:
• Plasticity index PI > 20,
• Moisture content w >_ 40%, and
• Undrained shear strength s� < 500 psf
F. Soils requiring site response See Section 20.3.1
analysis in accordance with Section
21.1
For SI: ift/s = 0.3048 m/s llb/ftz = 0.0479 kN/mz
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Section 11.4.3 -Site Coefficients and Risk -Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake
(M_CER) Spectral Response Acceleration Parameters
Table 11.4-1: Site Coefficient Fa
Site Class Mapped MCE a Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter at Short Period
SS 5 0.25 SS = 0.50 SS = 0.75 SS = 1.00 SS >_ 1.25
A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
C
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1,2
1.1
1.0
1.0
D
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.0
E
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1.7
1.2
0.9
0.9
F See Section 11.4.7 of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation for intermediate values of SS
For Site Class = D and SS = 2.218 g, Fa = 1.000
Table 11.4-2: Site Coefficient F�
Site Class Mapped MCE R Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter at 1-s Period
Sl<_0.10 S,=0.20 S,=0.30 S1=0.40 Sl>_0.50
A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
C
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
D
2.4
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.5
E
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.4
2.4
F See Section 11.4.7 of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation for intermediate values of S,
For Site Class = D and S, = 0.786 g, F� = 1.500
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Equation (11.4-1): SMS = FaSs = 1.000 x 2.218 = 2.218 g
Equation (11.4-2): SM, = FPS, = 1.500 x 0.786 = 1.178 g
Section 11.4.4 — Design Spectral Acceleration Parameters
Equation (11.4-3): Sos = Z/ S�,s = 2/ x 2.218 = 1.479 g
Equation (11.4-4): Sp, = z/ SM, = z/ x 1.178 = 0.786 g
Section 11.4.5 — Design Response Spectrum
From Figure 22-12�3� T� = 8 seconds
Figure 11.4-1: Design Response Spectrum
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Tp5T5T�:S�=S�
Ts�T�T�:S�=So�lT
�'�T�:Sa=Sb,T�li'
To = 0.106 T4 = 0.531 1.000
Period. T(sec)
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Section 11.4.E — Risk -Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCER) Response
Spectrum
The MCER Response Spectrum is determined by multiplying the design response spectrum above by
1.5.
n
N
C
0
V
a
u
G
�'
a
n
5,,; � 2.218
5�71 = 1.178
TQ=0.106 T�=0.531 1.000
P�riocl. T (€�c)
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Section 11.8.3 -Additional Geotechnical Investigation Report Requirements for Seismic
Design Categories D through F
From Figure 22-7 �4'
Equation (11.8-1):
PGA = 0.833
PGAM = FP�APGA = 1.000 x 0.833 = 0.833 g
Table 11.8-1: Site Coefficient FpGA
Site Mapped MCE Geometric Mean Peak Ground Acceleration, PGA
Class
PGA <_ PGA = PGA = PGA = PGA >_
0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50
A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
C 1.2
1.2
1.1
1.0 1.0
D 1.6
1.4
1.2
1.1 1.0
E 2.5
1.7
1.2
0.9 0.9
F
See
Section 11.4.7
of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation for intermediate values of PGA
For Site Class = D and PGA = 0.833 g, FpGA � 1.000
Section 21.2.1.1 -Method 1 (from Chapter 21 - Site -Specific Ground Motion Procedures
for Seismic Design)
From Figure 22-17 �5'
From Figure 22-18 �6'
CRs = 0.957
CRl = 0.982
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Section 11.6 — Seismic Design Category
Table 11.6-1 Seismic Design Category Based on Short Period ReSDonse Acceleration Parameter
VALUE OF Sos
RISK CATEGORY
I or II
III
IV
Sos < 0.167g
A
A
A
0.167g 5 Sos < 0.33g
B
B
C
0.33g 5 SDs < 0.50g
C
C
D
0.509 5 Sos
D
D
D
For Risk Category = IV and Sos = 1.479 g, Seismic Design Category = D
Table 11.6-2 Seismic Design Cateqory Based on 1-S Period Response Acceleration Parameter
VALUE OF SDI
RISK CATEGORY
I or II
III
IV
SDI < 0.067g
A
A
A
0.067g 5 Sol < 0.133g
B
B
C
0.133g <_ SDI < 0.20g
C
C
D
0.20g 5 SDI
D
D
D
For Risk Category = IV and So, = 0.786 g, Seismic Design Category = D
Note: When SI is greater than or equal to 0.75g, the Seismic Design Category is E for
buildings in Risk Categories I, II, and III, and F for those in Risk Category IV, irrespective
of the above.
Seismic Design Category =_ "the more severe design category in accordance with
Table 11.6-1 or 11.6-2" = F
Note: See Section 11.6 for alternative approaches to calculating Seismic Design Category.
References
1. Figure 22-i
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-i.pdf
2. Figure 22-2:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-2.pdf
3. Figure 22-12: httpoHearthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-
12. pdf
4. Figure 22-7:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-7.pdf
5. Figure 22-17: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-
17.pdf
6. Figure 22-18: http@Hearthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/designmaps/downloads/pdfs/2010_ASCE-7_Figure_22-
18.pdf
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