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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26019_Mid Town Used Cars_Geotechnical Rpt_20211209ECS Southeast,, LLP Report of Additional Subsurface Exploration West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ECS Project No. 08:13948-B December 9, 2021 CS C ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP "Setting the Standard for Service" Geotechnical • Construction Materials • Environmental • Facilities December 9, 2021 Mr. Blake Bickmore Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 227 West Trade Street, Suite 1000 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 ECS Project No. 08:13948-8 Reference: Report of Additional Subsurface Exploration West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Bickmore: ECS Southeast, LLP (ECS) has completed the additional subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, and geotechnical engineering analyses for the above -referenced project. Our services were performed in general accordance with our agreed to scope of work. This report presents our understanding of the geotechnical aspects of the project along with the results of the field exploration and laboratory testing conducted, and our design and construction recommendations. It has been our pleasure to be of service to Crescent Acquisitions, LLC during the design phase of this project. We would appreciate the opportunity to remain involved during the continuation of the design phase, and we would like to provide our services during construction phase operations to confirm subsurface conditions assumed for this report. Should you have any questions concerning the information contained in this report, or if we can be of further assistance to you, please contact us. Respectfully submitted, ECS Southeast, LLP I V L Kyle M. Horsham, EL Geotechnical Stoff Project Manager khorsham @ecslimited.com Marc F. Plotkin, P.E., D.GE. Principal Engineer MPlotkin@ecslimited.com *MichaeR. Bailey, P.E. 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LLP West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................1 1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................2 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION...............................................................................................................3 2.1 Project Location/Current Site Use/Past Site Use................................................................................ 3 2.2 Proposed Construction.......................................................................................................................3 3.0 FIELD EXPLORATION AND LABORATORY TESTING..........................................................................4 3.1 Subsurface Characterization...............................................................................................................4 3.2 Groundwater Observations.................................................................................................................5 3.3 Laboratory Testing.............................................................................................................................. 6 3.3.1 Soil and Rock Classification.....................................................................................................6 3.3.2 Rock Compressive Strength Testing........................................................................................7 4.0 DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS.......................................................................................................7 4.1 Structure Foundations........................................................................................................................7 4.1.1 Drilled Pier (Caisson) Design Considerations..........................................................................7 4.1.2 Rock Anchor Design Considerations.....................................................................................10 4.2 Ancillary Structures...........................................................................................................................11 4.3 Slabs On Grade..................................................................................................................................11 4.4 Seismic Design Considerations..........................................................................................................12 4.5 Site Retaining Walls...........................................................................................................................13 4.5.1. Lateral Earth Pressures........................................................................................................13 4.5.2 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Design.................................................................14 4.6 Below Grade Walls............................................................................................................................15 4.7 Temporary Support of Excavation....................................................................................................16 5.0 SITE CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................18 5.1 Subgrade Preparation.......................................................................................................................18 5.1.1 Stripping and Grubbing.........................................................................................................18 5.1.2 Proofrolling...........................................................................................................................18 5.1.3 Dewatering............................................................................................................................18 5.2 Earthwork Operations.......................................................................................................................18 5.2.1 Expansive and Moisture Sensitive Soils................................................................................18 5.2.2 Existing Man -Placed Fill........................................................................................................19 5.2.3 Partially Weathered Rock and Rock......................................................................................19 5.2.4 Lower-Consistency/Loose Subgrade Soils.............................................................................21 5.2.5 Structural Fill.........................................................................................................................21 5.3 Foundation and Slab Observations...................................................................................................22 5.4 General Construction Considerations...............................................................................................23 5.5 Utility Installations............................................................................................................................23 6.0 CLOSING.....................................................................................................................................24 West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street ECS Project No. 08:13948-B APPENDICES Appendix A — Drawings & Reports • Site Location Diagram (Figure 1) • Boring Location Diagram (Figures 2) • Approximate Drilled Shaft Tip Elevation Diagram (Figure 3) • Generalized Subsurface Soil Profiles (A -A' through D-D') Appendix B — Field Operations • Reference Notes for Boring Logs • Subsurface Exploration Procedure: Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) • Boring Logs o B-101 through B-105 — November 2019 o B-201 through B-205 — November 2021 • Rock Core Photograph Logs Appendix C — Laboratory Testing • Laboratory Testing Summary • Atterberg Limits Results • Rock Core Compressive Strength Summary Appendix D — Supplemental Documents • Provided Subsurface Information December 9, 2021 Page ii West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street ECS Project No. 08:13948-B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY December 9, 2021 Page 1 This report contains the results of our additional subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering recommendations for the West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street site located in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The proposed development will include separate 21-story office and 11-story hotel structures, both above a 12-story concrete parking podium, including a one-story basement service level, along with a 7-story multi -family structure adjacent to the parking structure. The results of our exploration and geotechnical recommendations are summarized as below: • Existing Fill soils were encountered at majority of the borings and extended to depths ranging from approximately 3 to 5.5 feet below existing site grades. Records of the fill placement were not provided to us; therefore, the fill is considered undocumented. Since deep foundations are recommended, undocumented fill can remain beneath foundations; however, there is risk associated with supporting building slabs and pavement areas on existing fill. The risk for bearing slabs/pavements is a decision that only the owner can make. Based on the proposed basement level, it is anticipated that the fill will be removed during mass grading. Additional discussion and remediation recommendations are further discussed in section 5.2.2. • Potentially expansive and moisture sensitive Elastic SILT (MH) and Fat CLAY (CH) soils were encountered at majority of the borings and extended to depths ranging from approximately 3 to 17 feet below the existing ground surface. Potentially expansive MH soils with a Plasticity Index (PI) greater than 30 and CH soils should not be used for direct support of project slabs -on -grade, or pavements. A minimum separation of 2 feet should be provided between MH soils (PI>30) and CH soils and slab and pavement subgrade elevations. This can be achieved through selective undercutting and/or filling to provide the recommended separation. • Partially Weathered Rock (PWR) was encountered at each of the boring locations beginning at depths ranging from approximately 12 to 52 feet below the existing ground surface. Auger refusal materials (i.e. possible rock) were encountered at all of the boring locations at depths ranging from approximately 17 to 90 feet below existing ground surface. Based on the results of the soil test borings, and our project understanding, difficult excavation should be anticipated. • Lower-consistency/loose subgrade soils, with a N-value of 6 bpf or less, were encountered at majority the boring locations and extended to depths ranging from approximately 5.5 to 27 feet below existing site grades. In their present condition, these soils are generally considered marginally suitable for direct support of new Structural Fill, foundations, slabs, and pavements. Depending on final site grades and construction phase evaluations (i.e. proofrolling and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing), lower consistency/loose soils may require selective undercutting, moisture conditioning, and/or compaction prior to fill placement or construction of pavements and structures. • A seismic site class "C" may be used for the site based on the Average N-Value method. • Based on our exploration and provided loading, we anticipate the foundation system for the proposed mixed -use development will consist of a deep foundation system consisting of Drilled Shafts (i.e. Caissons). Auger -Cast -In -Place Piles (ACIP), driven steel H-Piles, and Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piles foundation systems were considered but do not appear to be economically feasible based on the subsurface conditions encountered The above information summarizes the main findings of the exploration, particularly those that may have a cost impact on the planned development. Further, our principal foundation recommendations are summarized. Information obtained from the Executive Summary should not be utilized in lieu of reading the entire geotechnical report. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to provide geotechnical information for the proposed new development located at the northeast corner of West Carson Boulevard and South Tryon Street in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The proposed development will include separate 21-story office and 11-story hotel structures, both above a 12-story concrete parking podium, including a one-story basement service level, along with a 7-story multi -family structure adjacent to the parking structure. The recommendations developed for this report are based on project information supplied by Crescent Acquisitions, LLC. Our services were provided in accordance with our Proposal No. 08:26856P, dated October 13, 2021, as authorized by the Client, and includes the Terms and Conditions of Service outlined within the agreement. ECS previously performed a preliminary subsurface exploration for the project site as reported in our "Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report" (ECS Report No. 08:13948) dated December 13, 2019. The recommendations presented herein supersede previous reports. ECS has also utilized subsurface boring information performed by others and have included applicable information from that exploration in our analysis. This report contains the procedures and results of our subsurface exploration and laboratory testing programs, review of existing site conditions, engineering analyses, and recommendations for the design and construction of the project. The report includes the following items. • Information on current site conditions including geologic information and special site features. • Description of the field exploration and laboratory tests performed. • Final logs of the soil borings and records of the field exploration and laboratory tests performed. • Geotechnical recommendations regarding site suitability for the proposed development. • Recommendations regarding foundation options and settlement potential. The analysis and recommendations will be based on the results of the subsurface exploration and the structural loading information provided. • Recommendations regarding slab -on -grade construction. • Seismic site classification per North Carolina Building Code based on the average N-value method • Lateral earth pressure coefficients for below grade walls and site retaining walls. • Evaluation of the on -site soil characteristics encountered in the soil borings. A discussion of groundwater and rock, and their potential impact on structures and project construction is provided. • Recommendations for minimum soil cover during frost heaving, compaction requirements for fill and backfill areas, slab -on -grade construction. • Recommendations regarding site preparation and construction observations and testing West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 3 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION 2.1 PROJECT LOCATION/CURRENT SITE USE/PAST SITE USE The project site is located northeast of the intersection of West Carson Boulevard and South Tryon Street in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as shown in the figure below, and included on the Site Location Diagram in Appendix A. According to Mecklenburg County GIS, the approximately 2.77-acre site is identified as Parcel Identification Numbers (PINS) 07305302, 07305303, 07305304, and 07305305, The site is currently developed with a twelve hundred square foot, 2-story building is located on the southeastern portion at the intersection of West Carson Boulevard and South Tryon Street. The rest of site comprises of gravel and asphalt parking areas and numerous retaining walls. Based on our review of available historical aerial imagery and online Mecklenburg County Property Records, the property has been developed since 1956 and has generally remained similar to its present condition since at least 1956. Based on provided topographic information, existing site grade elevations range from approximately 751 feet in the eastern portion of the site to approximately 735 feet within the western portion of the site. The previous use discussion is not considered a comprehensive or in-depth review of the site history, rather a quick overview of available aerial imagery. 2.2 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION The following information explains our understanding of the planned development including proposed buildings and related infrastructure. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 4 DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS — OFFICE SUBJECT DESIGN INFORMATION / ASSUMPTIONS Usage Office/Parking # of Stories 21 Stories of office over 12 stories of parking Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) 730 (basement/service) Framing Concrete, post -tensioned elevated slabs Column Loads 7,000 kips (maximum) DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS — HOTEL SUBJECT DESIGN INFORMATION / ASSUMPTIONS Usage Hotel/Parking # of Stories 11 stories of hotel over 12 stories of parking Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) 730 (basement/service) Framing Concrete, post -tensioned elevated slabs Column Loads 4,000 kips (maximum) DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS — PARKING PODIUM SUBJECT DESIGN INFORMATION / ASSUMPTIONS Usage Parking # of Stories 12 Stories (including the 1 story basement level) Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) 730 (basement/service) Framing Pre -Cast Concrete Column Loads 3,700 kips (maximum) We understand the existing structures will be razed, and the site will be re -developed with separate 21- story 564,885 square foot office and 11-story 26,476 square foot hotel structures, both above a 12-story concrete parking podium, including a one-story basement service level, along with a 7-story multi -family structure parking comprising of 122 units adjacent to the parking structure, and 9,661 square feet of retail space. No other information was provided at the time of this report. 3.0 FIELD EXPLORATION AND LABORATORY TESTING Our exploration procedures are explained in greater detail in Appendix B including the insert titled Subsurface Exploration Procedures. Our current scope of work included drilling five (5) soil borings to auger refusal, performing five (5) rock cores, and installing four (4) temporary piezometers. The borings were located using GPS technology and their approximate locations are shown on the Boring Location Diagram in Appendix A. The topographic data and elevations referenced in this report and on the included exploration records were estimated from available topographic information and should be considered approximate. The users of the reported elevations do so at their own risk. 3.1 SUBSURFACE CHARACTERIZATION The site is located in the Piedmont Physiographic Province of North Carolina. The native soils in the Piedmont Province consist mainly of residuum with underlying saprolites weathered from the parent bedrock, which can be found in both weathered and unweathered states. In a mature weathering profile of the Piedmont Province, the soils are generally found to be finer grained at the surface where more extensive weathering has occurred. The particle size of the soils generally becomes more granular with increasing depth and gradually changes first to weathered and finally to unweathered parent bedrock. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 5 It appears the natural geology within portions of the site has been modified in the past including the placement of man -placed fill. The quality of disturbed/man-made fill can vary significantly, and it is often difficult to assess the engineering properties of existing fills. Furthermore, there is no specific correlation between N-values from standard penetration tests performed in soil test borings and the degree of compaction of existing fill soils; however, a qualitative assessment of existing fill can sometimes be made based on the N-values obtained and observations of the materials sampled in the test borings. The following sections provide generalized characterizations of the soil and rock strata. Please refer to the subsurface profiles in Appendix A and boring logs in Appendix B. GENERALIZED SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS Approximate Stratum Description Ranges of Depth (ft) SPTM N-values (bpf) 0 to 1 N/A Varying amounts of asphalt and gravel were noted at the N/A ground surface.(') FILLM — Clayey SAND (SC) Lean CLAY (CL), and Fat CLAY 1to5.5 I (CH), Sandy SILT (ML), and Elastic SILT (MH) 6to18 RESIDUAL — Silty SAND (SM), Clayey SAND (SC), Sandy SILT 1 to 42 II (ML), Elastic SILT (MH), Lean CLAY (CL), and Fat CLAY (CH) 4 to 63 PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK (PWR) Sampled as Sandy 100+ 12 to 52 III SILT (ML) and Silty SAND (SM)(4)(5)(6) (50/5" to 50/0") 14 to 90 IV ROCK —GRANITIC ROCK, GRANODIORITE, GABRO (7)(8)(9) _ (1) Standard Penetration Test in blows per toot (bpt). (2) Please note surficial materials are reported by the driller and therefore, should not be used for quantity takeoffs. (3) Existing fill soils were encountered at Borings B-102, B-104, B-105, B-201, and B-202 and extended to a depth ranging from approximately 3 to 5.5 feet below existing site grades (4) PWR is defined as residual material exhibiting SPT N-values greater than 100 bpf. (5) PWR was encountered at each boring locations beginning at depths ranging from approximately 12 to 52 feet below existing site grades. (6) Auger refusal (i.e. possible rock) was encountered at the majority of the boring locations at depths ranging from approximately 14 to 90 feet below existing site grades. (7) Rock Coring was performed at Borings B-102, and B-201 through B-205. (8) Rock core recovery values ranged between 32 and 100 percent. (9) Rock Quality Designation (RQD) ranged between 0 and 76 percent. 3.2 GROUNDWATER OBSERVATIONS Groundwater measurements were attempted at the termination of drilling and prior to demobilization from the site. Groundwater was encountered at the time of drilling at depths of 22 to 28 feet in Borings B-101 and B-103, respectively. Groundwater was not encountered within the remaining boreholes at the time of drilling and to the depths explored. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 6 Upon the completion of drilling, ECS installed temporary piezometers within four (4) of the additional borings to record stabilized groundwater levels 3 days and a week after drilling completion. Average water levels are summarized in the table below. STABILZIED GROUNDWATER LEVELS Average Approximate Average Approximate Surface Elevation Proposed FFE Stabilized Water Level Stabilized Water Level Boring Location (feet) (feet) Below Existing Grade Elevation (feet) (feet) B-201 740 730 15.3 724.7 B-202 750 730 24.9 725.1 B-203 744 730 15.5 728.5 B-204 744 730 24.6 719.4 Variations in the long-term water table may occur as a result of changes in precipitation, water levels/flooding of adjacent creek features, evaporation, surface water runoff, construction activities, and other factors. Cave-in depths were attempted to be measured at each of the boring locations with cave-in depths ranging from approximately 16 to 27 feet below the existing ground surface. Cave-in of a soil test boring can be caused by groundwater hydrostatic pressure, weak soil layers, and/or drilling activities. Variations in the long-term water table may occur as a result of changes in precipitation, evaporation, surface water runoff, construction activities, and other factors. 3.3 LABORATORY TESTING 3.3.1 Soil and Rock Classification The laboratory testing consisted of selected tests performed on samples obtained during our field exploration operations. Classification, moisture content, percent fines, Atterberg limits, and unconfined compressive strength tests on select samples were performed. Each sample was visually classified on the basis of texture and plasticity in accordance with ASTM D2488 Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual -Manual Procedures) and including USCS classification symbols, and ASTM D2487 Standard Practice for Classification for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System, USCS). After classification, the samples were grouped in the major zones noted on the boring logs in Appendix B. The group symbols for each soil type are indicated in parentheses along with the soil descriptions. The stratification lines between strata on the logs are approximate; in situ, the transitions may be gradual. Rock core samples were classified on the basis of color, recovery (REC), rock quality (RQD), core weathering, core strength, and fracture spacing. The various rock types were grouped into major zones noted on the boring logs in Appendix B. The stratification lines designating the interfaces between soil, PWR, and rock on the boring logs and profiles are approximate. In situ, the transition between strata may be gradual in both the vertical and horizontal directions. The recovery (REC) is the ratio of the sample length obtained from the core barrel to the depth cored and is expressed as a percent. The percent recovery is related to rock soundness and continuity. The rock quality designation (RQD) is also a means of assessing the rock soundness and continuity. The RQD, expressed as a percent, is obtained by summing the total length of core recovered, but counting only West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 7 those pieces of core which are 4 inches in length or longer, and dividing this sum by the length of the core run. A description of the rock as a function of RQD is given below. Rock Description: Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor RQD: 100-90 90-75 75-50 50-25 25-0 3.3.2 Rock Compressive Strength Testing Unconfined compression tests were performed on three (3) rock samples obtained from the rock cores performed in Borings B-102, B-202, and B-205. The test results are presented in the table below: SUMMARY OF UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TESTS ON ROCK Sample Unconfined Boring Sample REC RQD Sample No. Elevation Compressive Number Depth (feet) N (o ) (feet) Strength (psi) RS-1 B-102 52.1— 52.5 697.9-697.5 9,850 100 76 RS-2 B-202 67.6 — 67.0 682.4-682.0 15,490 92 72 RS-3 B-205 62.4 — 62.8 687.6-687.2 19,130 70 65 4.0 DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 STRUCTURE FOUNDATIONS Based on our subsurface exploration and provided structural loads, we anticipate that the foundation system for the proposed structures will consist of a deep foundation system consisting of Drilled Shafts (Caissons). Auger -Cast -In -Place Piles (ACIP), driven steel H-Piles, and Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piles foundation systems were considered but do not appear economically feasible based on the subsurface conditions encountered. The information provided in this report is intended to assist the design team with preliminary foundation options and cost estimates. The deep foundation system discussed herein is viable to support the structural or geotechnical demands of the proposed structures, based on the design information provided. The appropriate system is the option that provides the more economical foundation system while accommodating the structural design. Noise ordinances, vibration limits, and environmental impacts should be considered for the installation of a deep foundation system. The design team should use this report to prepare preliminary foundation plans for cost estimating purposes. 4.1.1 Drilled Pier (Caisson) Design Considerations Top of bedrock was indicated by auger drill refusal at variable depths. Figure 3 shows the approximate tip elevations intended to assist with construction cost estimates and are not intended as final drilled shaft tip elevations. For drilled piers installed with heavy drilling equipment, we recommend a net allowable end bearing resistance of 200 ksf for design purposes and drilled pier sizing. For this allowable bearing pressure, it is critical that drilled piers are excavated to the refusal criteria outlined in this report, and that the absence of mud filled seams or other unacceptable discontinuities is confirmed by engineering inspection at the base of each pier during construction, or by obtaining rock cores beneath each shaft prior to construction. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 8 12000.0 10000.0 3- 2- 8000.0 M U C 6000.0 a� m w 4000.0 a� Y 2000.0 0 0.0 Drilled Shaft Capacities Drilled Pier Diameter (feet) In some instances, rock excavation may be required to achieve the recommended net allowable bearing resistance. Rock excavation must be accounted for in the construction budget as well as in the bid documents. The amount of rock excavation required will depend on the quality and natural variations of the rock and may vary from less than a foot to several pier diameters in depth. For construction budgeting an average rock excavation volume of % the pier diameter beyond rock auger refusal level times the area of the shaft should be applied to all piers to generate a rock excavation contingency budget for the project. The stated volume times an agreed unit rate per cubic foot of rock excavated will be used to establish the rock excavation budget for drilled pier construction. Based on the top of rock elevation encountered during the subsurface exploration, we anticipate drilled piers in some regions outlined in Figure 3 to extend through less than 5 feet of residual soil and/or PWR prior to encountering hard rock. In these regions, some rock excavation should be planned at each drilled shaft to achieve a minimum shaft length equal to the shaft diameter. Grade beams connecting drilled piers in this area are anticipated to bear on residual soil or PWR. Drilled Pier Construction Considerations Drilled piers constructed at this site will require advancement through stiff residual soils, partially weathered rock, and weathered rock. Drilled piers extending through residual soils will require steel casing to prevent intrusion of soil and groundwater into he drilled hole. The casing should be sealed into the top of bedrock and should be extended to the bearing level as the drilled pier excavation is advanced. Casing should be equipped with carbide teeth and should be spun into the formation to achieve competent seals. Since drilled piers are expected to advance through weathered zones of rock, it will be necessary to provide adequate construction equipment so that adequate penetration can be achieved b drilling techniques. Rock augers will be required to advance the drilled piers once earth refusal is obtained. Rock auger means helical augers with "cheater bits" and carbide toothed cutting edges. The drilling machine used should have an overall minimum weight of 85,000 pounds and should be equipped with a kelly bar of bars that apply a minimum of 7,000 pounds of dead weight to the auger. In addition, the kelly bar West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 9 should be equipped with a hydraulic crowd system capable of raising the machine's rear leveling hacks completely clear of the ground to apply the maximum dead weight of the drill machine itself in order to ensure maximum penetration. The machine should be capable of applying at least 50,000 pounds downward total force and a minimum 95,000-foot pounds of torque capacity to the auger while drilling the shaft. Rock auger refusal shall be defined as a penetration rate of less than 6 inches for 15 minutes of drilling with the above defined drilling rig, exerting maximum effort. If the surface of the bedrock is sloping at the drilled pier base, it should be cut flat or stepped down across the bottom of the bearing surface. The slope of the bedrock should be no steeper than 10 percent and the steps should not exceed 9 inches in height. Concrete should be placed in the drilled piers as soon as possible after the excavation is completed and approved. Concrete should be placed directly down the center of the drilled hole and not allowed to bounce off the casing walls or reinforcing cage, because segregation of the concrete will occur, and a substandard drilled pier may result. Proper direction of concrete will require the use of directional hoppers or starter chutes. A positive head concrete of at least five feet or more should be maintained at all times during the extraction of the casing. This will prevent the soil from entering into the concrete as well as prevent necking of the drilled pier during casing removal. The upper ten feet of the concrete should be vibrated and consolidated. The slump for the concrete placed within the drilled pier should be between six and nine inches. Adequate steel reinforcement should be provided as necessary. Drilled Pier Construction The drilled piers should be inspected and observed from the ground surface. Drilled piers bearing capacity should be confirmed by downhole inspection of the bearing surface by ECS personnel under the supervision of the Geotechnical Engineer. Alternatively, rock core can be obtained at each drilled shaft location prior to construction in order to eliminate the need of downhole inspection. ECS recommends performing auger probes with up to 10 feet of rock coring at each drilled shaft location. No more than two inches of standing water should be permitted in the base of the drilled pier prior to pumping concrete. Based on the anticipated groundwater elevation, it is anticipated that dewatering will be required prior to the placement of concrete. Observations should include shaft diameter, eccentricity, plumbness, bearing material, and concrete procedures. A minimum shaft diameter of 36 inches should be used to allow for cleaning, rock removal and inspections. Drilled shaft construction will require downhole cleaning and inspection. Therefore, confined entry training for all workers and inspectors is required prior to the commencement of work. The air quality in the shafts should be confirmed prior the entry of personnel and should be monitored during inspection. Prior to observing the bearing materials, the bearing surface should be properly prepared, including hand cleaning and leveling or stepping as required. A nominal 2-inch diameter test hole should be drilled in the bottom of each drilled pier to confirm the character and continuity of the bearing material. The test hole should extend to a depth corresponding to a minimum of twice the diameter of the shaft, up to a maximum depth of ten feet. This probe hole should be observed by a qualified Geotechnical Engineer to determine the continuity and bear capacity of the material. As an alternate to down hole drilled shaft inspection, it is possible to complete a geotechnical boring with a rock core at each shaft location. The information obtained in the rock cored can be used to select drilled shaft tip elevations prior to the start of construction. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 10 Temporary Liner The drilled pier installation requires the placement of temporary liners to allow clearing of the bearing surface, rock removal and inspections. The temporary liners should be properly sealed into hard weathered rock above the bedrock. The water inflow even with the properly installed temporary liners will require dewatering procedures for cleaning and inspection. Rock and/or Obstruction Removal It is anticipated that rock removal will be required to remove lenses of hard rock or highly fractured rock not capable of being removed by drilling equipment. Use of manual equipment (i.e. personnel with hand held jack hammers) may be required for removal of hard rock from the bottom of the drilled piers. Rock removal should be removed using coring techniques or blasting. If blasting is utilized the pounds per delay should be controlled to prevent excessive disturbance of the bearing materials and to prevent damage to nearby underground utilities or recently concrete filled piers. Blasting next to adjacent shafts within 25 feet should not be allowed prior to a minimum curing time of twelve hours. To reduce the potential for damage to nearby underground utilities, we recommend the peak particle velocities resulting from blasting be limited to a maximum of one inch per second (maximum in any plane) unless the owner requires a more stringent criteria. 4.1.2 Rock Anchor Design Considerations Due to the presence of shallow rock in some locations, drilled shafts may not resist uplift loads by themselves. Alternatively, rock anchors could be designed to resist uplift forces in addition to Drilled Shafts. We recommend rock anchors consist of a single reinforcing bar centered in a pre -drilled grout filled hole. The allowable capacity of a rock anchor is a function of both the structural capacity of the reinforcing bar and the achievable bond capacity between the grout and rock. We recommend the following for rock anchor design: • The center reinforcing bar should consist of Grade 150 ksi high strength all thread bar. • Working stress on the anchor should be limited to 60 percent of the ultimate tensile strength of the reinforcing bar. • Class I Corrosion protection consisting of either corrugated encapsulation or galvanized/epoxy coated bar. • For rock anchors drilled in the Granodiorite bedrock encountered in the borings, an ultimate grout/rock bond stress of 200 psi is recommended. • A minimum factor of safety of 2 should be applied to the bond stress. • Since individual rock anchor contractors have preferred installation methods, we recommend the construction documents allow the rock anchor contractor to select the installed grout body diameter. • Project documents should include a pre -production performance test to 1.2 times the anchor design load to confirm anchor drilling and grouting methods achieve the design bond capacity. The rock anchor capacity chart below provides allowable Geotechnical and Structural Capacities of the rock anchors for various grout body diameters. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 11 4.2 ANCILLARY STRUCTURES We anticipate the development may include lightly loaded ancillary structures. For lightly loaded structures with a maximum load of 150 kips, an allowable bearing pressure of up to 2,500 psf is recommended for foundations bearing on newly placed Structural Fill or undisturbed residual soil. For this project minimum wall and column footing dimensions of 18 and 24 inches, respectively, should be maintained to reduce the possibility of a localized, "punching", type, shear failure. Exterior foundations should be embedded deep enough below exterior grades to reduce potential movements from frost action or excessive drying shrinkage. For this region and for bearing considerations, we recommend footings bear at least 18 inches below finished grade. Potential Undercuts: The soils at the foundation bearing elevation are anticipated to be suitable for support of the proposed structure after the existing fill is remediated. If soft or unsuitable soils are observed at the footing bearing elevations at the time of footing construction, the unsuitable soils should be undercut and replaced. Undercut areas should be backfilled with lean concrete (Fc > 1,000 psi at 28 days) up to the original design bottom of footing elevation; the original footing shall be constructed on top of the hardened lean concrete. 4.3 SLABS ON GRADE Provided subgrades and structural fills are prepared as discussed herein (including remediation of existing undocumented fill soils), the proposed floor slabs can be constructed as Ground Supported Slabs (or Slabs West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 12 On -Grade). We assume the slabs will bear on low plasticity residual soils or newly placed Structural Fill. The following graphic depicts our soil -supported slab recommendations: Vapor Barrie r Concrete Slab 00 0 o o iD0o C oC o 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 ranulaf Capillary Break/Drainage Later y Compacted Subgrade 1. Drainage Layer Thickness: 4 inches, minimum 2. Drainage Layer Material: GRAVEL (GP, GW), SAND (SP, SW) 3. Subgrade below slabs compacted to 100% maximum dry density per ASTM D698 Undocumented fill, and moisture sensitive (MH/CH) soils may be encountered at the site. there is risk associated with supporting building slabs on existing fill. The risk associated with the undocumented fill can be reduced by full depth removal and replacement of the existing fill with Structural Fill. Alternatively, partial undercuts in select slabs areas, and/or undercutting and re -working (i.e. compacting in controlled lifts) may be considered. A minimum separation of 2 feet should be provided between MH soils (PI>30) and CH soils and slab and subgrade elevations. This can be achieved through selective undercutting and/or filling to provide the recommended separation. Subgrade Modulus: Provided the Structural Fill and Granular Drainage Layer are constructed in accordance with our recommendations, the slab may be designed assuming a modulus of subgrade reaction, ki of 90 pci (lbs per cubic inch). The modulus of subgrade reaction value is based on a 1 foot by 1 foot plate load test basis. Vapor Barrier: Before the placement of concrete, a vapor barrier may be placed on top of the granular drainage layer to provide additional protection against moisture penetration through the floor slab. When a vapor barrier is used, special attention should be given to surface curing of the slab to reduce the potential for uneven drying, curling and/or cracking of the slab. Depending on proposed flooring material types, the Structural Engineer and/or the Architect may choose to eliminate the vapor barrier. Slab Isolation: Soil -supported slabs should be isolated from the foundations and foundation -supported elements of the structure so that differential movement between the foundations and slab will not induce excessive shear and bending stresses in the floor slab. Where the structural configuration prevents the use of a free-floating slab such as in a turn down footing/monolithic slab configuration, the slab should be designed with suitable reinforcement and load transfer devices to preclude overstressing of the slab. 4.4 SEISMIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Seismic Site Classification: The North Carolina Building Code (NCBC) requires site classification for seismic design based on the upper 100 feet of a soil profile. The SPT N-value method was used in classifying this site. The seismic site class definitions for the weighted average of SPT N-values in the upper 100 feet of the soil profile are shown in the following table: West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street ECS Project No. 08:13948-B SEISMIC SITE CLASS Site Class Soil Profile Name N value (bpf) A Hard Rock N/A B Rock N/A C Very dense soil and soft rock >50 D Stiff Soil Profile 15 to 50 E Soft Soil Profile <15 December 9, 2021 Page 13 Based upon our interpretation of the subsurface conditions, the appropriate Seismic Site Class is "C" as shown in the preceding table. 4.5 SITE RETAINING WALLS 4.5.1. Lateral Earth Pressures Cast -in -place site retaining walls should be designed to withstand the lateral earth pressures exerted by the backfill. For rigid walls, the "At Rest" (ko) soil condition should be used in the wall design and evaluation. For walls that are free to deflect at their tops, the "Active" (ka) soil condition should be used in the wall design and evaluation. In the design of these retaining wall structures, the following soil parameters can be utilized. These parameters assume that Granular Soils meeting the requirements recommended herein for Retaining Wall Backfill will comprise the backfill in the Critical Zone. The critical zone is defined as the area between the back of the retaining wall structure and an imaginary line projected upward and rearward from the bottom back edge of the wall footing at a 45-degree angle. The lateral earth pressures developed behind site retaining walls are a function of backfill soil type, backfill slope angle, and any surcharge loads. For the design of site retaining walls, we recommend the soil parameters provided below. FOUNDATION SOILS (NATURAL SUBGRADES OR SUITABLE BORROW) Soil Parameter Estimated value Allowable Net Soil Bearing Pressure 2,000 psf Minimum Wall Embedment Below Grade 24 inches Coefficient of Passive Earth Pressure (Kp) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Soil Moist Unit Weight (y) Cohesion (C) 2.77 115 pcf 0 psf West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 14 Retaining Wall Backfill: Soils used as backfill within the critical zone behind site retaining walls should have USCS classifications of Silty SAND (SM), Sandy SILT (ML), or coarser with a maximum of 6S% fines (i.e., % passing No. 200 Sieve size) and minimum angle of internal friction of 28 degrees when compacted to a minimum of 95% of its maximum dry density per ASTM D 698. Existing soils not meeting these criteria should be removed from the critical zone of the walls. Foundation Drains: Below grade walls should be provided with a foundation drainage system to relieve hydrostatic pressures which may develop in the wall backfill. This system should consist of weep holes through the wall and/or a 4-inch perforated, closed joint drain line located along the backside of the walls above the top of the footing. The drain line should be surrounded by a minimum of 6 inches of AASHTO Size No. 57 Stone wrapped with an approved non -woven filter fabric, such as Mirafi 140-N or equivalent. Wall Drains: Site retaining walls should be drained so that hydrostatic pressures do not build up behind the walls. Wall drains can consist of a 12-inch-wide zone of free draining Gravel, such as AASHTO No. 57 Stone, employed directly behind the wall and separated from the soils beyond with a non -woven filter fabric. For walls in excess of 10 feet in height, thicker wall drains should be considered. Alternatively, the wall drain can consist of a suitable geocomposite drainage board material. The wall drain should be hydraulically connected to the foundation drain. Limitations: The lateral earth pressures and design recommendations presented in this section are intended for use with reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry gravity retaining walls. The recommendations presented above are not applicable to Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls. 4.5.2 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Design Site retaining walls may be required at the site and may be constructed as MSE walls. The performance of the MSE Walls is highly dependent upon sound design and construction practices. The design of the MSE Walls shall consider internal, external and global stability. The following table summarizes the recommended minimum factors of safety (FS) for static design criteria, as recommended by the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA). MINIMUM RECOMMENDED FACTORS OF SAFETY FOR MSE WALLS Failure Mode Estimated value Base Sliding 1.5 Overturning 2.0 Internal Sliding 1.5 Tensile Overstress 1.5 Pullout 1.5 Connection 1.5 Internal Compound Stability 1.3 Bearing Capacity 2.0 Global Stability 1.3 to 1.5 The results of the required internal and geotechnical stability analyses are highly dependent upon the engineering properties of the retained, and foundation zone materials. Consequently, the design of the MSE Walls requires the assignment of specific engineering properties to the, retained and foundation West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 15 zone soils. Required for design are the soil's total in -place unit weight and peak effective friction angle and cohesion. However, cohesion is typically ignored except for the foundation zone materials. Maintaining the integrity of the reinforced zone is critical to wall performance. Below grade utilities should be situated outside the reinforced zone to limit potential conflicts between the reinforcement and below grade structures. The wall designer should contemplate the location and use of any below grade utilities during the design process and should coordinate with the Civil Engineer where possible to relocate the utilities outside of the reinforced zone. The wall designer should specify allowable backfill material including unit weight, relative compaction and shear strength requirements as well as a testing frequency to verify compaction and design shear strength properties. Soils used as backfill within the retaining walls should have USCS classifications of Silty SAND (SM) or more granular with a maximum of 45% fines (i.e. passing No. 200 Sieve size) and minimum angle of internal friction of 28 degrees when compacted to a minimum of 95% of its maximum dry density per ASTM D698. In addition, the Liquid Limit and Plasticity Index of MSE wall backfill should be limited to 30 and 10, respectively. The material properties presented assume site retaining walls will be relatively short (i.e. less than 10 feet of exposed wall height). More stringent backfill recommendations may be recommended for taller walls including restricting fines content to 35% or lower, increasing minimum soil shear strength to 30 degrees or more, and limiting the Plasticity Index to less than 6. The preceding paragraphs and tables are intended to provide a general overview of the design and construction of the MSE Walls. Specific guidance regarding the design and construction of MSE Walls can be found in the current edition of the NCMA Design Manual for Segmental Retaining Walls. The information provided above does not alleviate the MSE Wall designer from any aspect of the design including selection of shear strength parameters, internal wall stability, external wall stability, global stability or settlement estimates. MSE walls in the Charlotte region are frequently incorporated into the project through a delegated design delivery approach. However, for geotechnically complex project sites, we recommend the owner engage the wall designer and incorporate wall construction documents into the bid package. This method allows the wall designer to coordinate with the rest of the design team and incorporate applicable modifications into the wall design. If desired, ECS would be pleased to assist with wall design. 4.6 BELOW GRADE WALLS We recommend that permanent below grade walls integral to the structure be designed to withstand lateral earth pressures and surcharge loads from soil, adjacent building foundations, or streets. We also assume the architect elects to design a "drained" wall condition, which will effectively eliminate hydrostatic pressures behind the walls. To accomplish a drained condition, the walls will need to incorporate appropriate drainage materials (often a geocomposite drainage panel) and weep holes. We recommend that walls that are restrained from movement at the top be designed for a linearly increasing lateral earth pressure. The figure below depicts the suggested lateral earth pressure condition for a "drained wall" with restrained wall tops: West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 16 This diagram is not suitable for the design of Support of Excavation or temporary shoring systems. H Surcharge Load (psf) I/ I Lateral Earth Pressure = 61 H psf Horizontal Pressure from Surcharge (For below grade walls restrained from movement at top and = 0.53 x Vertical Surcharge bottom, drained conditions presumed) Surcharge loads imposed within a 45-degree slope of the base of the wall should be considered in the below grade wall design. The influence of these surcharge loads on the below grade walls should be based on an at -rest pressure coefficient, ko, of 0.53 in the case of restrained walls. 4.7 TEMPORARY SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION Based on conceptual design plans we anticipate excavations of twenty feet below ground surface directly adjacent to South Tryon Street, West Carson Boulevard, Winnifred Street and the properties of Broadstone Morehead, LLC. A specialty design -build contractor should be engaged to design and install a temporary support of excavation system. When designing these systems or preparing the bid specifications, there are several factors that should be adequately considered including, allowable displacement of the wall, maximum cut depths, achievable toe penetration, groundwater levels, and the sensitivity of nearby structures to deformation. Support of Excavation Systems alone may be adequate to support adjacent structures. The excavation plan may need to incorporate underpinning for existing structures. The most robust system for foundation underpinning would include the addition of micropiles to the existing building foundation. This requires permission or access from the current building owner to modify the foundation. Alternatively, it may be possible to strengthen the existing soils beneath the building foundation with either compaction grouting or super jet grouting. Both grouting options may prove difficult to install based on the variability of soil conditions. Grouting options should be discussed with a specialty design - build contractor and should be considered a secondary option if micropile underpinning cannot be implemented. Depending on the final basement elevation it may be necessary to incorporate multiple excavation support systems into the project. We anticipate it will be possible at most locations to utilize a relatively flexible cantilevered or anchored wall system to support the excavations, including a solder pile and lagging wall or a soil nail wall. In general, soldier pile and lagging walls can be installed without bracing to West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 17 cantilever heights of up to 15 feet. Internal (tiebacks) and/or external (struts or cross -lots) bracing car typically required for wall heights in excess of 15 feet. Cantilevered retaining wall systems and soil nail walls are considered relatively flexible systems and can show several inches of lateral deformation resulting from the excavations. These movements are typically acceptable to adjacent to roadways and pavements but may exceed allowable tolerances near structures and other utilities. Prior to the design of any support of excavation system along North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) regulated roadways, i.e. South Tryon Street, Support of Excavation should be designed to NCDOT standards. The amount of lateral deflection of a soldier pile and lagging wall may be controlled by increasing the toe embedment depth or using stiffer elements (i.e. increasing the column section modulus). In some instances, the installation of internal or external bracing may be required to limit deflection. Soldier pile and lagging walls and soil nail walls are effective at retaining soil but are not effective at restricting or managing groundwater. Use of these systems may require suppressing the groundwater level outside of the support of excavation systems. There are excavation support system that can control groundwater as well as restrain earth pressure including secant pile wall and diaphragm walls. Secant pile walls are constructed as a series of overlapping drilled piers. Typically, small diameter piers (approximately three feet in diameter) are installed with a 2.5 to 2.75 foot center to center spacing resulting in a three to six inch overlap. Diaphragm walls are installed by sequentially excavating a series of rectangular panels that are filled with concrete. These sequential panels are typically excavated with a specialized clam shell bucket. There are benefits and drawbacks to each of the systems discussed. Secant pile and diaphragm walls create relatively thick concrete walls. These walls require special considerations to allow utility penetrations. With proper planning these walls can be designed as a permanent exterior foundation walls. ECS would be pleased to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each of these systems, if desired. Although we recommend engaging specialty contractors during these discussions so that cost implications can be weighted with technical merits. Regardless of the excavation support system, the final design should factor in the allowable lateral deflections and vertical settlements behind the walls. If deflections cannot be limited to acceptable tolerances for adjacent structures, it may be necessary to underpin adjacent structures to prevent damage. ECS recommends the support of excavation design submittals including lateral deflections and vertical settlements. In addition to design related concerns, several aspects regarding soldier pile and lagging installation much be considered. Soldier piles are typically installed with either a vibratory driving hammer, impact driving hammer or by pre -drilling the pile location and backfilling the annular space around the placed pile with grout or concrete. For this project a combination of these methods may need to be implored to reach the soldier pile's required embedment depth. Vibratory driving methods induce more vibrations on the soil mass and have a higher potential to damage adjacent structures. Impact methods can be used closer to structures, but the noise produced by impact driving is often at unacceptable lever near occupied structures. Pre -drilling typically the most expensive option but minimizes the risk to adjacent structures. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 18 We anticipate that pre -drilling will be required for adjacent structures located 25 feet or less away and other methods can be implored when structures are located outside of the 25 feet. 5.0 SITE CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 SUBGRADE PREPARATION 5.1.1 Stripping and Grubbing The subgrade preparation should consist of stripping vegetation, rootmat, topsoil, remnants of previous construction, and soft or unsuitable materials from the 10-foot expanded building and 5-foot expanded pavement limits, and 5 feet beyond the toe of structural fills. ECS should be retained to observe that topsoil and unsuitable surficial materials have been removed prior to the placement of Structural Fill or construction of structures. 5.1.2 Proofrolling Prior to new fill placement or other construction on subgrades, the subgrades should be observed by ECS. The exposed subgrade should be thoroughly proofrolled with construction equipment having a minimum axle load of 10 tons [e.g. fully loaded tandem -axle dump truck]. Proofrolling should be traversed in two perpendicular directions with overlapping passes of the vehicle under the observation of ECS. This procedure is intended to assist in identifying localized yielding materials. Where proofrolling identifies areas that are unstable or "pumping", those areas should be repaired prior to the placement of subsequent Structural Fill or other construction materials. Methods of stabilization include undercutting, moisture conditioning, or chemical stabilization. The situation should be discussed with ECS to determine the appropriate procedure. Test pits may be excavated to explore the shallow subsurface materials to help in determining the cause of the observed unstable materials, and to assist in selecting appropriate remedial actions to stabilize the subgrade. 5.1.3 Dewatering Current plans indicate a lowest level finished floor elevation will be at about elevation 730 ft; however, excavation is likely to extend 2 to 8 ft below this elevation to construct the under -slab drain, floor slab, and foundation system. Additionally, isolated excavation for elevator shafts or utility trenches may extend below this elevation. Based on the groundwater data obtained to date, groundwater levels from the site appear to be on the order of 725 ft . The current groundwater conditions during exploration indicate that a permanent dewatering system be installed, and a temporary dewatering system be employed during construction operations to temporarily suppress the groundwater level. 5.2 EARTHWORK OPERATIONS 5.2.1 Expansive and Moisture Sensitive Soils Potentially expansive, moisture sensitive Fat CLAY (CH) And Elastic SILT (MH) soils were encountered at Borings B-101 through B-104, B-201, B-202, B-204, and B-205 and extended to depths ranging from approximately 3 to 17 feet below the existing ground surface. Moisture sensitive soils will degrade quickly when disturbed and/or with elevated moisture. MH soils with PI>30 and CH soils should not be used for direct support of project foundations and slabs -on -grade. A minimum separation of 2 feet should be provided between MH soils with PI>30 and CH soils and the bottom of foundation and slab elevations. The recommended separation can also be provided by the addition of Structural Fill. Based on the limited laboratory testing, the MH soils at the site are anticipated to be suitable to marginally suitable for direct West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 19 support of project foundations and slabs. The potential expansive nature of the moisture sensitive soils could be further evaluated with expansion index testing to determine if undercutting or stabilization is required. 5.2.2 Existing Man -Placed Fill Existing fill soils were encountered at Borings B-1 through B-4, B-101 through B-103, and B-201 through B-203 and extended to depths ranging from approximately 3 to 5.5 feet below existing site grades. ECS has not been provided with test records (such as proofrolling, compaction testing, etc.) at the time of this report, thus the existing fill should be considered undocumented. Based on the proposed basement finished floor elevation, we anticipate a majority of the existing fill will be removed during mass grading. However, foundations, slabs, and pavements at or near existing grade may still encounter existing fill at bearing elevation. Undocumented fill poses risks associated with undetected deleterious inclusions within the fill and/or deleterious materials at the virgin ground/fill interface that are covered by the fill. Deleterious materials can consist of significant amounts of organics derived from organic rich strippings, rubbish, construction or demolition debris, stumps and roots and logs. If these materials are covered over by or are within undocumented fill, the organic materials tend to decompose slowly in the anaerobic conditions in or under the fill. Decomposition can occur over periods ranging from several years to several decades. As the organic materials decompose, a void is created which can create soft conditions and even subsidence in areas above the organics. Where these types of conditions exist under or within undocumented fill, they are sometimes in discreet pockets that can go undetected by normal subsurface exploration techniques, i.e. soil test borings and test pits. Existing fill meeting the requirements of Structural Fill can be re -worked and/or re -used provided that it does not contain rock/gravel greater than 3 inches, wood and/or organics. Alternatively, partial undercuts in select slabs and pavement areas, and/or undercutting and re -working (i.e. compacting in controlled lifts) may be considered if the owner is willing to accept the previously stated risks associated with undocumented fill. 5.2.3 Partially Weathered Rock and Rock Based on the results of the soil test borings, Partially Weathered Rock (PWR) was encountered at each of the boring locations beginning at depths ranging from approximately 12 to 52 feet below the existing ground surface. Auger refusal materials (i.e. possible rock) were encountered at all of the boring locations at depths ranging from approximately 17 to 90 feet below existing ground surface. Based on the results of the soil test borings, and our project understanding, difficult excavation is anticipated. Based on the anticipated underground elevations and information disclosed from the previous and recent subsurface exploration program, PWR and residual soil excavations should be anticipated during construction. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street ECS Project No. 08:13948-B December 9, 2021 Page 20 PWR/ROCK SUMMARY Boring Ground Surface Elevation (ft) Depth to PWR (ft) Elevation of PWR (ft) Depth to Refusal (ft) Elevation of Refusal (ft) B-101 742 32.0 710 38.0 704 B-102 750 42.0 708 48.0 702 B-103 750 32.0 718 39.0 711 B-104 751 22.0 729 28.5 723.5 B-105 742 12.0 730 17.0 725 B-201 740 22.0 718 40.0 700 B-202 750 52.0 698 67.0 687 B-203 744 42.0 1 702 1 65.0 1 679 B-204 750 32.0 718 90.0 660 B-205 750 52.0 698 61.0 689 In mass excavation for general site work, dense soils and PWR can usually be removed by ripping with a single tooth ripper attached to a large crawler tractor or by breaking it out with a large front-end loader. In confined excavations such as foundations, utility tranches, etc., removal of PWR may require the use of heavy duty backhoes, pneumatic spades or blasting. As a general guide we recommend the following definitions be used for rock removal: General Excavation Rip Rock: Material that cannot be removed by scrapers, loaders, pans, dozers or graders; and requires the use of a single -tooth ripper mounted on a crawler tractor having a minimum draw bar pull rated at not less than 56,000 pounds. Blast Rock: Material which cannot be excavated with a single -tooth ripper mounted on a crawler tractor having a minimum draw bar pull rated at less than 56,000 pounds (Caterpillar D-8 or equivalent) or by a Caterpillar 977 front-end loader or equivalent; and occupying an original volume of at least one cubic yard. Trench Excavation Blast Rock: Material which cannot be excavated with a backhoe having a bucket curling force rated at not less than 25,700 pounds (Caterpillar Model 225 or equivalent) and occupying an original volume of at least one-half (1/2) cubic yard. As noted in the Geology Section of this report, the weathering process in the Piedmont can be erratic and significant variation of the depths of the more dense material can occur in relatively short distances. In some cases, isolated boulders or thin rock seams may be present in the soil matrix. All excavation should conform to applicable OSHA regulations. Based on the proposed building footprint and proximity to adjacent structures, utilities, and roadways, it may not be possible to slope the basement excavation in accordance with OSHA regulations. As such the project should include provisions for a temporary excavation support system. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 21 5.2.4 Lower-Consistency/Loose Subgrade Soils Lower-consistency/loose subgrade soils, with a N-value of 6 bpf or less, were encountered at Boring B- 101 through B-103, B-105, and B-201 through B-205 and extended to depths ranging of approximately 5.5 to 27 feet below existing site grades. In their present condition, these soils are generally considered marginally suitable for direct support of new Structural Fill, foundations, slabs, and pavements. Depending on final site grades and construction phase evaluations (i.e. proofrolling and Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing), lower consistency/loose soils may require selective undercutting, moisture conditioning, and/or compaction prior to fill placement or construction of pavements and structures. 5.2.5 Structural Fill Prior to placement of Structural Fill, representative bulk samples (about 50 pounds) of on -site and/or off - site borrow should be submitted to ECS for laboratory testing, which will typically include Atterberg limits, natural moisture content, grain -size distribution, and moisture -density relationships (i.e., Proctors) for compaction. Import materials should be tested prior to being hauled to the site to determine if they meet project specifications. Structural Fill Materials: Materials for use as Structural Fill should consist of inorganic soils classified as CL, ML, SM, SC, SW, SP, GM, or GC, or a combination of these group symbols, per ASTM D2487. These materials should not contain organic matter or debris and should contain no particle sizes greater than 4 inches in the largest diameter. Open graded materials and gravels (GW and GP), which contain void space in their mass, should not be used in Structural Fills unless properly encapsulated with filter fabric. Suitable Structural Fill material should have the index properties in the table below: STRUCTURAL FILL INDEX PROPERTIES Subject Property Building and Pavement Areas LL < 50, PI < 30 Maximum Particle Size 4 inches Maximum organic content 5% by dry weight Minimum Dry Unit Weight (ASTM D698) 90 pounds per cubic foot STRUCTURAL FILL COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS Subject Requirement Compaction Standard Standard Proctor, ASTM D698 Required Compaction (greater than 24 inches below 95% of Maximum Dry Density finished soil subgrade) Required Compaction (within 24 inches of finished soil 100% of Maximum Dry Density subgrade) Moisture Content -3 to +3 % points of the soil's optimum value Loose Thickness (maximum)* 8 inches prior to compaction *Note: Thinner loose lifts may be necessary depending on the compaction equipment utilized. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 22 Unsatisfactory Materials: Unsatisfactory fill materials include materials which do not satisfy the requirements for suitable materials, as well as topsoil and organic materials (OH, OL), Elastic SILT (MH), and Fat CLAY (CH.) On -Site Borrow Suitability: Natural deposits of soils that meet the definition of satisfactory Structural Fill are present on -site including Sandy SILT (ML), Lean CLAY (CL), and Silty SAND (SM); however, selective mining (i.e. soil exchange) may be necessary to obtain these soils based on the depths they were encountered. Given the presence of moisture sensitive MH and/or CH soils on this site, and to reduce the amount of import material to the site, the Owner can consider allowing soils with a maximum Liquid Limit of 65 and maximum Plasticity Index of 30 to be used as Structural Fill at depths greater than 4 feet below pavement subgrades outside the expanded building limits and within non-structural areas. Chemical (lime) treatment of on -site MH and/or CH soils may also be considered to improve/modify sensitive soils for re- use as Structural Fill. Fill Compaction Control: The expanded limits of the proposed construction areas should be well defined, including the limits of the fill zones for buildings, pavements, and slopes, etc., at the time of fill placement. Grade controls should be maintained throughout the filling operations. Filling operations should be observed on a full-time basis by ECS to determine that the minimum compaction requirements are being achieved. FREQUENCY OF COMPACTION TESTS Location Frequency of Tests Building Areas 1 test per 5,000 sq. ft. per lift Pavement Areas 1 test per 10,000 sq. ft. per lift Utility Trenches 1 test per 200 linear ft. per lift Compaction Equipment: Compaction equipment suitable to the soil type being compacted should be used to compact the subgrades and fill materials. Sheepsfoot compaction equipment should be suitable for the fine-grained soils (Clays and Silts). A vibratory steel drum roller should be used for compaction of coarse - grained soils (Sands) as well as for sealing compacted surfaces. Fill Placement: Fill materials should not be placed on frozen soils, on frost -heaved soils, and/or on excessively wet soils. Borrow fill materials should not contain frozen materials at the time of placement, and all frozen or frost -heaved soils should be removed prior to placement of Structural Fill or other fill soils and aggregates. Excessively wet soils or aggregates should be scarified, aerated, and moisture conditioned. 5.3 FOUNDATION AND SLAB OBSERVATIONS Protection of Foundation Excavations: Exposure to the environment may weaken the soils at the footing bearing level if the foundation excavations remain open for too long a time. Therefore, foundation concrete should be placed the same day that excavations are made. If the bearing soils are softened by surface water intrusion or exposure, the softened soils must be removed from the foundation excavation bottom immediately prior to placement of concrete. If the excavation must remain open overnight, or if West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 23 rainfall becomes imminent while the bearing soils are exposed, a 2 to 3-inch thick "mud mat" of "lean" concrete should be placed on the bearing soils before the placement of reinforcing steel. Footing Subgrade Observations: Following remediation of existing fill soils, most of the soils at the foundation bearing elevation are anticipated to be suitable for support of the proposed structure. It is important to have ECS observe the foundation subgrade prior to placing foundation concrete, to confirm the bearing soils are what was anticipated. Slab Subgrade Observations: Prior to placement of a drainage layer, the subgrade should be prepared in accordance with the recommendations found in Section 5.1.2 Proofrolling. 5.4 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS Moisture Conditioning: During the cooler and wetter periods of the year, delays and additional costs should be anticipated. At these times, reduction of soil moisture may need to be accomplished by a combination of mechanical manipulation and the use of chemical additives, such as lime or cement, in order to lower moisture contents to levels appropriate for compaction. Alternatively, during the drier times of the year, such as the summer months, moisture may need to be added to the soil to provide adequate moisture for successful compaction according to the project requirements. Subgrade Protection: Measures should also be taken to limit site disturbance, especially from rubber - tired heavy construction equipment, and to control and remove surface water from development areas, including structural and pavement areas. It would be advisable to designate a haul road and construction staging area to limit the areas of disturbance and to prevent construction traffic from excessively degrading sensitive subgrade soils and existing pavement areas. Haul roads and construction staging areas could be covered with excess depths of aggregate to protect those subgrades. The aggregate can later be removed and used in pavement areas or as Structural Fill provided it meets project specifications. Surface Drainage: Surface drainage conditions should be properly maintained. Surface water should be directed away from the construction area, and the work area should be sloped away from the construction area at a gradient of 1 percent or greater to reduce the potential of ponding water and the subsequent saturation of the surface soils. At the end of each workday, the subgrade soils should be sealed by rolling the surface with a smooth drum roller to minimize infiltration of surface water. Excavation Safety: Excavations and slopes should be constructed and maintained in accordance with OSHA excavation safety standards. The Contractor is solely responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining stable temporary excavations and slopes. The Contractor's responsible person, as defined in 29 CFR Part 1926, should evaluate the soil exposed in the excavations as part of the Contractor's safety procedures. In no case should slope height, slope inclination, or excavation depth, including utility trench excavation depth, exceed those specified in local, state, and federal safety regulations. ECS is providing this information solely as a service to our Client. ECS is not assuming responsibility for construction site safety or the Contractor's activities; such responsibility is not being implied and should not be inferred. 5.5 UTILITY INSTALLATIONS Utility Subgrades: The soils encountered in our exploration are expected to be generally suitable for support of utility pipes. The pipe subgrades should be observed and probed for stability by ECS. Loose or unsuitable materials encountered should be removed and replaced with suitable compacted Structural Fill, or pipe stone bedding material. West Carson Boulevard & South Tryon Street December 9, 2021 ECS Project No. 08:13948-B Page 24 Utility Backfilling: Granular bedding material should be at least 4 inches thick, but not less than that specified by the civil engineer's project drawings and specifications. We recommend that the bedding materials be placed up to the springline of the pipe. Fill placed for support of the utilities, as well as backfill over the utilities, should satisfy the requirements for Structural Fill and Fill Placement. 6.0 CLOSING ECS has prepared this report to guide the geotechnical-related design and construction aspects of the project. We performed these services in accordance with the standard of care expected of professionals in the industry performing similar services on projects of like size and complexity at this time in the region. No other representation expressed or implied, and no warranty or guarantee is included or intended in this report. The description of the proposed project is based on information provided to ECS by Client. If any of this information is inaccurate or changes, either because of our interpretation of the documents provided or site or design changes that may occur later, ECS should be contacted so we can review our recommendations and provide additional or alternate recommendations that reflect the proposed construction. We recommend that ECS review the project plans and specifications so we can confirm that those plans/specifications are in accordance with the recommendations of this geotechnical report. Field observations, and quality assurance testing during earthwork and foundation installation are an extension of, and integral to, the geotechnical design. We recommend that ECS be retained to apply our expertise throughout the geotechnical phases of construction, and to provide consultation and recommendation should issues arise. ECS is not responsible for the conclusions, opinions, or recommendations of others based on the data in this report. APPENDIX A — Diagrams & Reports Site Location Diagram (Figure 1) Boring Location Diagrams (Figure 2) Approximate Drilled Shaft Tip Elevation Diagram (Figure 3) Generalized Subsurface Profiles (A -A' through D-D') Serve LayerhCredits: Esri, HERE, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors (O f-- Ujcl a } �Bo _ MW Q�il�3 - jA LIL &a'�21 I F � � J � 1 a ° W w � w U \ r O 0 J ofl MV2 s . Legend f' Approximate Boring Location (November 2021) - f Approximate Previous Boring Location (November 2019) f Approximate Previous Boring Location (Performed by Others) f rOs��`� M Q 60 1110 Subsurface Soil Profile Line Feet BORING LOCATION DIAGRAM EMFPEER W. CARSON BLVD & S. TRYON STREET SCALE AS NOTED PROJECT NO. 08:13948-B W. CARSON & S. 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TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC F13GURE � CRESCENT ACQUISITIONS, LLC 12/892021 751 746 741 736 731 726 721 716 706 701 696 Legend Key 691 Asphalt 686 PWR 681 Gravel 676 Elastic SILT 671 Lean CLAY666 SILT SILTY SAND656 Rock 646 O O r N r m -------------------------------------------- Cal ------------------------------ m--------------------------*-------------------------------------------------m Asphalt Gravel 21 10 cL 20 ---------------------------------- 27--- --MF+----------- 5--- -------------------------------------------------------------- f3--- 11 4 14 -----------------------------------a-----------------4----------------------------------------------------------------11---- MH -----------------------------------4--------------------4---------------------------------------------------------------8---- MIL -----------------------------------4---------------------t3-- w-------------------------------------------------------4---- -----------------------------------4--------------------- o --------------------------------------------------------Q SM ----------------------------- Y1 M� t3 :; f2 ----------------------------------15--------------- 11 -- M� 5D/4" ------------------------------------- sM ----------------------------------25------------------50/2"- -------PWR ---------------------------------5DL2' -----------50/4"-- -------------25----------------------------------- PWR Rock ------------------------50/1"_ __________________ EOB@52.7 PWR AR @56.2' ------------------50/1" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50/3'-- 50/0" Rock ------------------------------------- EOB@64.0---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5013=' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5DL1"-- 54/1" 5Q/1" ----------------------------------------------------------------SD/_01-- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- O N ---------------------------------------- IA OQ m m *----------------------------------------------------------------------- *------------------------------------------------------ Asphalt --- MH--------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ML ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ML PWR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ntC--------------------------- AR @32.0- PWR -------------- PWR ----- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- sm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PWR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rock --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rock ------------ 751 746 741 736 731 726 721 716 711 706 701 696 691 686 681 676 671 666 656 646 EOB @100.0' Notes: 1- EOB: END OF BORING AR:AUGER REFUSAL SR: SAMPLER REFUSAL. 2- THE NUMBER BELOW THE STRIPS IS THE DISTANCE ALONG THE BASELINE. 3- SEE INDIVIDUAL BORING LOG AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION. 4- STANDARD PENETRATION TEST RESISTANCE (LEFT OF BORING) IN BLOWS PER FOOT (ASTM D1586). Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X 0 Q WL (First Encountered) - Fill 440 C SUBSURFACE SOIL PROFILE A -A' 1 WL (Completion) - Possible Fill [FINES CONTENT %] W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street ` BOTTOM OF CASING 7 WL (Seasonal High Water) Probable Fill Crescent Acquisitions, LLC iooz LOSS OF CIRCULATION Q WL (Stabilized) - Rock W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Project No: 08:13948-B Data 12/09/2021 752 747 --------------------------------------------------T------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- m ------------------------------------------- M T-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------N-------------------------------------------------------------m------------------------------------------------------------------- *m ' Gravel 4 CL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 N m Asphalt MH ---�L------------------------------------------1-6--- 18 v T .• •' Gravel CH --MH--------------------------------------------------------- 752 747 -------- MH 5 10 CH 7 5 sM 10 ML 737 4 6 Y1 --------------------------------------------------------------- 737 732 7 5 ------------------------------------------------ 21 --- ML 732 727 --------------------------------------------- ------- ------------------------------------------ -- sM j ----------------------------------------------5GM 727 5 6 SM PWR 722 --------------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------- Sz -------- ' t---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 7 '. ---------------------------------------------- 5010" A @128A----------------------------------------------------------------- 722 717 -------------------------------------------- -------- ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ 50/0" 20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 717 PWR 712 -------------------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50/0• AR@39.0' 26 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 712 707 --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 707 50 702 --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ML --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 702 34 Legend Key Gravel - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asphalt 50/1" PWR 687 -------------------------------------------- 501111 687 Fat CLAY ® 682 --------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50/0"- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 682 Elastic Rock SILT 677 677 PWR Rock 672 EOB @n.o' _____________ 672 Lean CLAY667 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 667 SILT ® 662 --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 662 EOB @90.0' SILTY -' SAND 657 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 657 Rock 652 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ 652 647 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ 647 Notes: 1- EOB: END OF BORING AR:AUGER REFUSAL SR: SAMPLER REFUSAL. 2- THE NUMBER BELOW THE STRIPS IS THE DISTANCE ALONG THE BASELINE. 3- SEE INDIVIDUAL BORING LOG AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION. 4- STANDARD PENETRATION TEST RESISTANCE (LEFT OF BORING) IN BLOWS PER FOOT (ASTM D1586). Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X 0 �Z WL (First Encountered) - Fill SUBSURFACE SOIL PROFILE B-B' 1 WL (Completion) Possible Fill [FINES CONTENT %] W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street ` BOTTOM OF CASING SF WL (Seasonal High Water) Probable Fill Crescent Acquisitions, LLC iooz LOSS OF CIRCULATION Q WL (Stabilized) - Rock W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Project No: 08:13948-B Date: 12/09/2021 Io m m p N m r O r r O m O 744 As P halt-------- MIL -----------------------00------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- p----------------------------------------- N --------------------------------------------- co --------------------------------------------------------- 744 7 Gravel m Gravel 8 739 ---------------------------------- 16 --- :: -- ---------------- --------------9--- --CL----------------------------------------- -----------------------�� -- --�H----------------------------- ------------------------------------------- SC a. ----------------------------------------------------- 739 7 .. SM 10 6 CL 4 734 12 -------------------------------------------- CH --------------------------------------------------------------- 6 ------------------------- -------- = sc 8 734 11 CIL .. , 729 -------------------------- -- 4 --- --- ---------------- ------------------- 6 ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- 50/3 729 MIL PWR 4 4 14 SIM 50/0" 724 --------------------------------- -- ;t Rock----------------------------------------------- 724 4 ML 719 ----------------------------------- -- SM---------- 4 12 ML AR 2a1' Rock 719 8 EOB @24.0' 16 50/3" PWR 714 ------ ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 714 MIL 14 MIL 50/3" 709 ------------------------------- 15--- ---------------- ------------50[29 --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ ------------ PWR------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 709 - PWR PWR 50/3" 704 -------------------------------- 63--- ---M�----------- ------------------ AR@33.v ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 704 50/0" PWR AR@39.5' 699 --------------------------- 50/3" AR@49.0' p 699 Rock Legend Key 50/2" 694 ------------------------ -PWR---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 694 PWR Rock 689 --------------------------------- 50/3" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EOB@50.o' AR @55.0' 689 Asphalt SILT ® 50/11, PWR 679 50/0° ----------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 679 Gravel Rock PWR------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 674 -------------------------------------- -------- 674 Lean \ Rock AR @75.1' CLAY 669 -------------------------------------- EOB@]5.0' 669 SILTY SAND 664 664 CLAYEY SAND 659 659 Fat CLAY 654 654 Rock 649 ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ 649 644 ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ 644 Notes: 1- EOB: END OF BORING AR:AUGER REFUSAL SR: SAMPLER REFUSAL. 2- THE NUMBER BELOW THE STRIPS IS THE DISTANCE ALONG THE BASELINE. Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X 0 Q WL (First Encountered) - Fill 440 C SUBSURFACE SOIL PROFILE C-C' 1 WL (Completion) - Possible Fill [FINES CONTENT %] W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street 3- SEE INDIVIDUAL BORING LOG AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION. 4- STANDARD PENETRATION TEST RESISTANCE (LEFT OF BORING) IN BLOWS PER ` BOTTOM OF CASING 7 WL High Water) Probable Fill Crescent Acquisitions, LLC (Seasonal FOOT (ASTM D1586). - iooz LOSS OF CIRCULATION S'Z WL (Stabilized) - Rock W. Carson & Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 �� Project No: 08:1393948-B I Date: 12/09/2021 745 740 735 730 725 720 715 710 705 700 695 690 Legend Key Asphalt 685 680 SILT 675 PWR 670 SILTY SAND 665 Fat CLAY 660 Lean CLAY 655 Rock ` 650 645 M O N m ----------------------------------------- T Q------------------------------sv 745 Asphalt N m 16 ML m m * --------- 15------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------t;---------------------------- ------- --------- 740 m 10 CH 7 SM ---------- 7------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- 6 --------------- ------ ----- CL ------------------------ ------------------------------- ---------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 735 6 �� CL --------- q------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------------- ---------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 730 Q MIL 14 • = SM------------------------ -----------q------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- -----Q--------------- : ; : - --- ------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 725 12 ML g----- snd---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----- 720 50/3" ---------- 1g------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------W--R------------------------I -------------------- ---- P-WR---------------------------------------------------------- 715 MIL 50/3" 710 PWR 90/9" PWR ----------6g------ -M�---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- --- --------------------------------------------------------- 705 AR @36.0' 50/�" AR @39.5' ---------81/9u----- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AR 3-------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 700 Rock 50 2" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 695 PWR Rock --------- 50L3------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 690 EOB 050.0- --------- 6T------ ----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VIL 685 -------- 50/1------ ---- PWR-------------- ------------- 680 50/0" Rock ------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 675 Rock ------------------- EOB @75.0' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 670 665 660 655 650 645 Notes: 1- EOB: END OF BORING AR: AUGER REFUSAL SR: SAMPLER REFUSAL. 2- THE NUMBER BELOW THE STRIPS IS THE DISTANCE ALONG THE BASELINE. 3-SEE INDIVIDUAL BORING LOG AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION. 4-STANDARD PENETRATION TEST RESISTANCE (LEFT OF BORING) IN BLOWS PER FOOT (ASTM D1586). Plastic Limit Water Content ntent Liquid Li Q WL (First Encountered) Fill SUBSURFACE SOIL PROFILE D-D' [FINES CONTENT%] 1 WL (Completion) Possible Fill W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street . . • J BOTTOM OF CASING 7 WL (Seasonal High Water) Probable Fill Crescent Acquisitions, LLC looz LOSS OF CIRCULATION S'T WL (Stabilized) Rock W. Carson & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Project No: 08:13948-B Date: 12/0912021 APPENDIX B — Field Operations Reference Notes for Boring Logs Subsurface Exploration Procedure: Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) Boring Logs: - B-201 through B-205 - B-101 through B-105 Rock Core Photo Logs ECS MATERIAL REFERENCE NOTES FOR BORING LOGS ASPHALT CONCRETE GRAVEL TOPSOIL VOID BRICK AGGREGATE BASE COURSE GW WELL -GRADED GRAVEL gravel -sand mixtures, little or no fines GP POORLY -GRADED GRAVEL gravel -sand mixtures, little or no fines GM SILTY GRAVEL gravel -sand -silt mixtures GC CLAYEY GRAVEL gravel -sand -clay mixtures SW WELL -GRADED SAND gravelly sand, little or no fines SP POORLY -GRADED SAND gravelly sand, little or no fines SM SILTY SAND sand -silt mixtures SC CLAYEY SAND sand -clay mixtures MIL SILT non -plastic to medium plasticity MH ELASTIC SILT high plasticity CL LEAN CLAY low to medium plasticity CH FAT CLAY high plasticity OL ORGANIC SILT or CLAY non -plastic to low plasticity OH ORGANIC SILT or CLAY high plasticity PT PEAT highly organic soils DRILLING SAMPLING SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS SS Split Spoon Sampler PM Pressuremeter Test ST Shelby Tube Sampler RD Rock Bit Drilling WS Wash Sample RC Rock Core, NX, BX, AX BS Bulk Sample of Cuttings REC Rock Sample Recovery % PA Power Auger (no sample) RQD Rock Quality Designation % HSA Hollow Stem Auger PARTICLE SIZE IDENTIFICATION DESIGNATION PARTICLE SIZES Boulders 12 inches (300 mm) or larger Cobbles 3 inches to 12 inches (75 mm to 300 mm) Gravel: Coarse 3/4 inch to 3 inches (19 mm to 75 mm) Fine 4.75 mm to 19 mm (No. 4 sieve to 3/4 inch) Sand: Coarse 2.00 mm to 4.75 mm (No. 10 to No. 4 sieve) Medium 0.425 mm to 2.00 mm (No. 40 to No. 10 sieve) Fine 0.074 mm to 0.425 mm (No. 200 to No. 40 sieve) Silt & Clay ("Fines") <0.074 mm (smaller than a No. 200 sieve) COHESIVE SILTS & CLAYS UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE SPT5 CONSISTENCY STRENGTH, QP4 (BPF) (COHESIVE) <0.25 <2 Very Soft 0.25 - <0.50 2-4 Soft 0.50 - <1.00 5-8 Firm 1.00 - <2.00 9 - 15 Stiff 2.00 - <4.00 16 - 30 Very Stiff 4.00 - 8.00 31 - 50 Hard >8.00 >50 Very Hard GRAVELS, SANDS & NON -COHESIVE SILTS ar r DENSITY <5 Very Loose 5-10 Loose 11 - 30 Medium Dense 31 - 50 Dense >50 Very Dense RELATIVE AMOUNT' COARSE GRAINED (%)s FINE GRAINED (%)s Trace <5 <5 With 10 - 20 10 - 25 Adjective 25 - 45 30 - 45 (ex: "Silty') I WATER LEVELS" I WL (First Encountered) i WL (Completion) v WL (Seasonal High Water) Q WL (Stabilized) FILL AND ROCK FILL POSSIBLE FILL PROBABLE FILL ROCK 'Classifications and symbols per ASTM D 2488-17 (Visual -Manual Procedure) unless noted otherwise. 2To be consistent with general practice, 'POORLY GRADED" has been removed from GP, GP -GM, GP -GC, SP, SP-SM, SP-SC soil types on the boring logs. 3Non-ASTM designations are included in soil descriptions and symbols along with ASTM symbol [Ex: (SM-FILL)]. 4Typically estimated via pocket penetrometer or Torvane shear test and expressed in tons per square foot (tsf). "Standard Penetration Test (SPT) refers to the number of hammer blows (blow count) of a 140 lb. hammer falling 30 inches on a 2 inch OD split spoon sampler required to drive the sampler 12 inches (ASTM D 1586). "IN -value" is another term for "blow count' and is expressed in blows per foot (bpf). SPT correlations per 7.4.2 Method B and need to be corrected if using an auto hammer. 'The water levels are those levels actually measured in the borehole at the times indicated by the symbol. The measurements are relatively reliable when augering, without adding fluids, in granular soils. In clay and cohesive silts, the determination of water levels may require several days for the water level to stabilize. In such cases, additional methods of measurement are generally employed. 'Minor deviation from ASTM D 2488-17 Note 14. $Percentages are estimated to the nearest 5% per ASTM D 2488-17. Reference Notes for Boring Logs (09-02-2021).doc © 2021 ECS Corporate Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved E Standard Penetration Testing, or SPT, is the most frequently used subsurface exploration test performed worldwide. This test provides samples for identification purposes, as well as a measure of penetration resistance, or N-value. The N-Value, or blow counts, when corrected and correlated, can approximate engineering properties of soils used for geotechnical design and engineering purposes. • Involves driving a hollow tube (split -spoon) into the ground by dropping a 140-lb hammer a height of 30-inches at desired depth • Recording the number of hammer blows re- quired to drive split -spoon a distance of 12 inches (in 3 or 4 Increments of 6 inches each) • Auger is advanced* and an additional SPT is performed • One SPT testis typically performed for every two to five feet • Obtain two-inch diameter soil sample *Drilling Methods May Vary— The predominant drilling methods used for SPT are open hole fluid rotary drilling and hollow -stem auger drilling. w�� CLIENT: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC PROJECT NO.: 08:13948-B BORING NO.: B-201 SHEET: 1 of 2 E2 PROJECT NAME: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% NORTHING: 540453.9 EASTING: 1446686.8 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 740.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 V) CL Q Z t~ d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % 5 10 15 20 25 30 (CH FILL) FAT CLAY, contains asphalt, brownish gray, moist, stiff 735 730 725 720 715 710 a-s-s (10) 5-3-3 (6) 4(6)3 4-5-6 6-6-8 (14) 3-4-8 (12) 37-50/3" (50/3") 50/3" (50/3") 10', 6 6 18+►' 4' 18.5 [53.7 % ] to 25.8 so/s^ 50/3" S-1 SS 18 18 (CL FILL) LEAN CLAY, trace sand and gravel, brownish gray, moist, firm S-2 SS 18 18 (CL) Residual, LEAN CLAY, trace sand, orangish brown, moist, firm to stiff S-3 SS 18 18 S-4 SS 18 18 (SM) SILTY SAND, orangish gray, moist, medium dense 1 ' 4 S-S SS 18 18 (ML) SANDY SILT, brownish gray, moist, stiff S-6 SS 18 18 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SANDY SILT, brownish gray S-7 SS 9 9 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, gray and white CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 18 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 182021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 15.30 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-201 2 of 2 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 540453.9 1446686.8 740.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit DOw Z Z H X LV Z a G } w w Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wW DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w DO RQD QV7 Q w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF V) [FINES CONTENT] % (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, gray and white 38-40-50/3" S-9 SS 15 15 (50/3") 50/3 35 705 50/0" (50/0") 40 AUGER REFUSAL AT 40.0 FT0— 700 —------------- I............................. , Severely to Very Slightly Weathered, Soft to Hard, Light Gray and Black, 1 RC-1 RC 60 GRANODIORITE, with Very Close to Close s2� (92 55 Fracture Spacing [REC=92%,RQD=32%] 1 , 1 45 695 ---------------------------- i----------� Very Slight to Slightly Weathered, Hard, Light Gray and Black, GRANODIORITE, with Close Fracture Spacing 65� �87 RC-2 RC 60 52 [REC=87%,RQD=65%] 1 1 1 ------------------------------------------- END OF CORING AT 50.0 FT 55 685 60 680 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENTTHE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 18 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 182021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 �KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 15.30 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-202 1 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% NORTHING: 540355.3 EASTING: 1446798.8 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 750.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 v) a Q Z G d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X 0 ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % Asphalt [8.0"] S-1 SS 18 18 (MH FILL) ELASTIC SILT, trace gravel, reddish brown, moist, firm 4.3-4 (7) 4-3-3 (6) 6 (ML FILL) SANDY SILT, trace gravel, red and gray, wet, firm S-2 SS 18 18 5 745 4-4-6 (10) 29 ss 10 31.7 [81.9%] (CH) Residual, FAT CLAY, reddish brown, wet, stiff S-3 SS 18 18 (SM) SILTY SAND, reddish brown to S-4 SS 18 18 orangish brown, wet, loose to medium 3-4-6 (10) 10 10 dense 740 15 1 1 735 3(6)3 s 2•4 S-S SS 18 18 20 730 2-2-3 (s) s S-6 SS 18 18 25 725 2-3-3 (6) s S-7 SS 18 18 30 720 z 3 a S-8 SS 18 18 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 18 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 182021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 �KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.90 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC PROJECT NO.: 08:13948-B BORING NO.: B-202 SHEET: 2 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION l0or NORTHING: 540355.3 EASTING: 1446798.8 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 750.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 V) a Q Z G d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF FINES CONTENT] % 35 40 45 50 55 60 1 (SM) SILTY SAND, reddish brown to orangish brown, wet, loose to medium dense `• ; : 1 715 710 705 700 695 690 10-10-10 (20) 4-8-18 (z6) 10-18-32 (50) 12-14-20 (34) 55-50/5" (50/5") 10-34-50/1" (50/1") 20 zs so 4 50/5" soit° S-9 SS 18 18 S-10 SS 18 18 (ML) SANDY SILT, orangish brown, wet, hard S-11 SS 18 18 S-12 SS 18 18 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, gray and white S-13 SS 11 11 S 14 SS 13 13 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 18 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 182021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED Truck KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.90 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-202 3 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION IDO% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 540355.3 1446798.8 750.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit DOw Z Z H X LV Z a t~ } w W Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wW DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w DO RQD QV7 Q w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF V) [FINES CONTENT] % (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, gray and white 50/1 50/1" (50/1") 65 685 AUGER REFUSAL AT 67.0 FT (50/0") 650/01, Moderately to Slightly Weathered, Hard 1 to Very Hard, Light Gray and Black, RC 60 42 GRANODIRATE, with Very Close to Close 1 65��70' 70 Fracture Spacing [REC=70%,RQD=65%], 680 1; UCS = 15,490 psi 1 _1 --- Very Slight Weathering, Very Hard, Light Gray and Black, GRANODIRATE, with 1 Close Fracture Spacing 1 15f ¢32 75 RC-2 RC 60 19 REC=32%,RQD=15% [ ] 675 1 1 END OF CORING AT 77.0 FT 80 670 85 665 90 660 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENTTHE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 18 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 182021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 �KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.90 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-203 1 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION l0or NORTHING: 540326.6 EASTING: 1446583.1 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 744.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 V) a Q Z G d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC 0 CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % Asphalt [5.0"] 4-8-8 (16) 29 45 16 1*7.1 X__� [54.5 %] S-1 55 18 18 (ML) Residual, SANDY SILT, reddish brown and yellow, moist, very stiff (SM) SILTY SAND, reddish brown, moist S-2 55 18 18 5 to wet, medium dense to loose 739 7-7-9 (16) • 6 32.5 3-3-4 (7) S-3 SS 18 18 3-3-4(7) 5-4 SS 18 18 10 734 (ML) SANDY SILT, brownish gray, moist, soft S-5 SS 18 18 1-2-2 (4) , 15 729 20 724 2-2-2 (4) , • ao.1 S-6 SS 18 18 (SM) SILTY SAND, gray and white, wet, loose S-7 55 18 18 25 719 3-4-4 (8) 6 (ML) SANDY SILT, brown, wet, very stiff to stiff S-8 SS 18 18 4-7-9 (16) A6 30 714 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 16 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 172021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 15.50 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC PROJECT NO.: 08:13948-B BORING NO.: B-203 SHEET: 2 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION IDO% NORTHING: 540326.6 EASTING: 1446583.1 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 744.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 V) a Q Z G d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % 35 40 45 50 55 60 (ML) SANDY SILT, brown, wet, very stiff to stiff 709 704 699 694 689 684 4-6-9 (15) 16-25-38 (63) 25(50/3") /3" 50/3 42-50/2" (50/2") 50/3" (50/3") 14-30-27 (57) r5 63 50/s 50/2" 50/3" 7 S-9 SS 18 18 (ML) SANDY SILT, brown, wet, very hard S-10 SS 18 18 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SANDY SILT, brown 5-11 SS 15 15 S-12 SS 8 8 (ML) SANDY SILT, brown, moist, very hard S-14 SS 18 18 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 16 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 172021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 �KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 15.50 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-203 3 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 540326.6 1446583.1 744.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit Cow Z Z H X LV Z a G } w W Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wDESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w m RQD QV7 Q or w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF V) [FINES CONTENT] % (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, gray and white 50/1" 50/1" (50/1") 65 AUGER REFUSAL AT 65.0 FT 679 50/0" Moderately to Slightly Weathered, Hard (50/0") I so/o" to Very Hard, Light Gray and Black to Gray and Purple, GRANODIORITE, with I' RC-1 RC 60 27 Close Fracture Spacing 45 az�I�: [REC=4S%, RQD=42%] I , I; - ------------ Moderately to Slightly Weathered, Hard, Dark Gray to Light Gray and Purple, GRANODIORITE, with Close to RC-2 RC 60 46 Moderately Close Fracture Spacing som Q77 [REC=77%, RQD=30%] 75 669 - -----------------------------' END OF CORING AT 75.0 FT 80 664 85 659 90 654 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENTTHE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 16 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 172021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 �KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 15.50 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-204 1 of 4 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: BOTTOM OF CASING ' 540230.5 1446816.1 750.0 Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit w Co w Z Z !n H X LV Z a G } w W Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wW DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w m RQD QV7 Q or w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF V) [FINES CONTENT] % Asphalt [3.0"] 4-8-12 (MH) Residual, ELASTIC SILT, reddish S-1 SS 18 18 brown, moist, very stiff to stiff (20) 20 4-6-7 (13) • 45 79 13 S-2 SS 18 18 5 745 35.7 [97.9%] 3-5-9 (14) ,a S-3 SS 18 18 (MIL) SANDY SILT, reddish brown, moist to S-4 SS 18 18 wet, stiff to firm (11) 11 10 740 2-3-5 (8) B • S-5 SS 18 18 15 735 45.2 (ML) SANDY SILT, orangish brown, wet, soft to firm S-6 SS 18 18 2-2-2 (4) a 68.1 20 730 ', ', ', ', 3-3-2 (5) s S-7 SS 18 18 25 52 725 (ML) SANDY SILT, orangish brown, wet, stiff S-8 SS 18 18 3-6-6 (12) 30 720 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 08 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 152021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED Truck CME55 KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.60 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC PROJECT NO.: 08:13948-B BORING NO.: B-204 SHEET: 2 of 4 E2 PROJECT NAME: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% NORTHING: 540230.5 EASTING: 1446816.1 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 750.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 V) a Q Z G d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % 35 40 45 50 55 60 (ML) SANDY SILT, orangish brown, wet, stiff 715 710 705 700 695 690 50/4" (so/4") is(36-2o (36) so/z" (50/2") 39-50/4" (50/4") 50/4 (50/4") 37-50/3" (50/3") 50/a" 6 so/z° so/a 5o/a^ (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, brownish gray - (SM) SILTY SAND, brownish gray, moist, dense S-10 SS 18 18 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, yellowish brown S-12 SS 10 10 S 14 SS 9 9 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 08 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 152021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 0( BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.60 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC PROJECT NO.: 08:13948-B BORING NO.: B-204 SHEET: 3 of 4 E2 PROJECT NAME: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% NORTHING: 540230.5 EASTING: 1446816.1 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 750.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 Cow Z wDESCRIPTION d QV7 a Q Z G d Q Z } OV or OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ m Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC 0 CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % 65 70 75 80 85 90 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, yellowish brown AUGER REFUSAL AT 90.0 FT 685 680 675 670 665 660 50/3" (50/3") 50/1" (50/1") 50/1 (50/1") s0/1„ (50/1") 50/0" (50/0") 50/0" (so/o°) -------------------------------I 64 Q Son" 50111, son" Severely to Moderately Weathered, Very Soft to Hard, Dark Gray White and Green, GRANODIORITE, with Very Close to Close Fracture Spacing [REC=64%,RQD=1%] RC-1 RC 60 38 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 08 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 152021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 �KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.60 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-204 4 of 4 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION IDO% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: BOTTOM OF CASING ' 540230.5 1446816.1 750.0 Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit Cow Z Z H X LV Z a t~ } w W Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wDESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w m RQD QV7 Q or w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF V) [FINES CONTENT] % Severely to Moderately Weathered, Very Soft to Hard, Dark Gray White and 95 Green, GRANODIORITE, with Very Close 655 to Close Fracture Spacing [REC=64%,RQD=1%] Severely Weathered, Very Soft to RC-2 RC 60 27 Q45 Moderately Hard, Dark Gray, and White, GRANIODIRATE, with Very Close Fracture 100 Spacing [REC=45%,RQD=O%] 650 END OF DRILLING AT 100.0 FT 105 645 110 640 115 635 120 630 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 08 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 152021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED Truck KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) 24.60 GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-205 1 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: BOTTOM OF CASING ' 540124.3 1446758.0 750.0 Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit Cow Z Z H X LV Z a G } w W Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wDESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w m RQD QV7 Q or w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF V) [FINES CONTENT] % Asphalt [3.0"] 5-9-12 (MH) Residual, ELASTIC SILT, reddish S-1 SS 18 18 brown, moist, very stiff to stiff (21) 2, 9-12-15 46 7 S-2 SS 18 18 5 745 5-5-6 (11)11 S-3 SS 18 18 (ML) SANDY SILT, reddish brown to S-4 SS 18 18 orangish brown, wet, firm to soft 2-2-3 (5) 5 10 740 2-2-2 (4) • 4 64. S-S SS 18 18 15 735 1-2-2 (4) 4 S-6 SS 18 18 20 730 2-1-3 (4) 4 S-7 SS 18 18 25 725 (ML) SANDY SILT, orangish brown, moist to wet, stiff S-8 SS 18 18 3-4-7 (11) 30 720 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 09 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 102021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED TruckCME55 KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC PROJECT NO.: 08:13948-B BORING NO.: B-205 SHEET: 2 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 LOSS OF CIRCULATION IDO% NORTHING: 540124.3 EASTING: 1446758.0 STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: 750.0 BOTTOM OF CASING ' LV 0 DOw Z wW d QN V) a Q Z t~ d Q Z } OV DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL w W Q H Z w w \ DO Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit X ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY RQD REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF [FINES CONTENT] % 35 40 45 50 55 60 (ML) SANDY SILT, orangish brown, moist to wet, stiff 715 710 705 700 695 690 3-5-10 (15) 6-6-e (15) s-8-17 (25) 1z-13-1z (2s) 50/1^ (so/1„) so/r' (50/1") (50/011) t5 rs 25 Son° So„" :`• i c 1 i : j i (SM) SILTY SAND, yellowish brown, wet, medium dense S 9 SS 18 18 S-10 SS 18 18 S-11 SS 18 18 S-12 SS 18 18 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY SAND, yellowish brown AUGER REFUSAL AT 61.0 FT Moderately to Freshly Weathered, Hard to Very Hard, Green and White to Bluish Gray and White, GABBRO, with Close to Moderately Close Fracture Spacing [REC=92%,RQD=72%], UCS = 19,130 psi :::::::7 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 09 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 102021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED Truck CME55 KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary Q WL (Stabilized) GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT: PROJECT NO.: BORING NO.: SHEET: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC 08:13948-B B-205 3 of 3 E2 PROJECT NAME: DRILLER/CONTRACTOR: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Bridger Drilling Inc. 0 SITE LOCATION: LOSS OF CIRCULATION IDO% W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 NORTHING: EASTING: STATION: SURFACE ELEVATION: BOTTOM OF CASING ' 540124.3 1446758.0 750.0 Plastic Limit Water Content Liquid Limit Cow Z Z H X LV Z a G } w W Z \ ® STANDARD PENETRATION BLOWS/FT wDESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY 0 d Q d OV Q w m RQD QV7 Q or w REC Q CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TON/SF v1 [FINES CONTENT] % RC-1 RC 36 33 Moderately to Freshly Weathered, Hard Q to Very Hard, Green and White to Bluish 72 92 Gray and White, GABBRO, with Close to ----------------------------------- ---------' 65 Moderately Close Fracture Spacing 685 [REC=92%,RQD=72%] END OF CORING AT 69.0 FT 70 680 75 675 80 670 85 665 90 660 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENTTHE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOILTYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL SZ WL (First Encountered) N/A BORING STARTED: Nov 09 2021 CAVE IN DEPTH: N/A 1 WL (Completion) BORING Nov 102021 COMPLETED: HAMMER TYPE: Auto SE WL (Seasonal High Water) EQUIPMENT: LOGGED Truck CME55 KMH4 BY: DRILLING METHOD: Mud rotary S`Z WL (Stabilized) GEOTECHNICAL BOREHOLE LOG CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 B-101 1 OF 2 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r m H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION 10DY LL w zz _ a 2 i 2 Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 742 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o � 3 BLOWS/FT U) � (0 w m Gravel Thickness 7.00" e (CL RESIDUAL) SANDY CLAY, brown and red, 2 S-1 SS 18 18 moist, firm to stiff 3 7 19.5-0 740 q 3 S-2 SS 18 18 4 5 5 (CH) FAT CLAY, grayish brown, moist, stiff 00, 4 S-3 SS 18 18 735 4 10 g 4 S-4 SS 18 18 5 12 10 7 (ML) SANDY SILT, dark brown, moist, soft to 730 fi mn 4 S-5 SS 18 18 3 6 15 3 725 2 S-6 SS 18 18 2 4 20 2 — 720 2 S-7 SS 18 18 3 8 25 5 715 (ML) SANDY SILT, dark brown, moist, stiff 2 S-8 SS 18 18 2 1:4 30 12 ON NEXT PAGE. CONTINUED THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL 22.0 Ws❑ WD® BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH 27.0 WL(SHW) WL(ACR) BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 B-101 2 OF 2 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r m H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION 10DY LL w zz _ a 2 i 2 Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 742 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o � 3 BLOWS/FT U) � co w m (ML) SANDY SILT, dark brown, moist, stiff 710 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SANDY SILT, dark brown 50/2 S-9 SS 2 2 100+ 35 705 AUGER REFUSAL @ 38.0' 40 700 45 695 50 690 55 685 60 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL 22.0 Ws❑ WD® BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH 27.0 WL(SHW) WL(ACR) BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 I B-102 1 OF 2 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% — — — REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION LL w zz _ = a J J J m Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 750 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o 0 3 BLOWS/FT U) � co w co Gravel Thickness 4.00" (CL FILL) SANDY CLAY, contains asphalt and 3 S-1 SS 18 14 gravel, red and brown, moist, stiff 3 10 7 (MH RESIDUAL) Elastic SILT, red and brown, S-2 SS 18 18 moist, soft to firm 2 2 5 � " &61 5 745 3 4 0.946 : 2 S-3 SS 18 18 2 4 2 2 S-4 SS 18 16 1 4 10 740 3 2 S-5 SS 18 18 2 4 15 735 2 (ML) SANDY SILT, red and brown, moist, stiff 2 S-6 SS 18 18 5 13 20 730 8 (SM) SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, black, moist, loose to medium dense S S-7 SS 18 2 5 10 25 725 5 7 IS-8 SS 18 0 11 13 30 720 2 ON NEXT PAGE. CONTINUED THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL GNE Ws❑ WDE BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH WL(SHW) WL(ACR) GNE BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 I B-102 2 OF 2 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION LL w zz _ a 2 i 2 Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 750 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o � 3 BLOWS/FT U) � co w m (SM) SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, black, moist, loose to medium dense (ML) SANDY SILT, brown, moist, stiff 4 S-9 SS 18 18 4 11 35 715 7 (ML) SANDY SILT, contains mica, brown, moist, hard $ 43 S-10 SS 18 18 16 40 710 27 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SANDY SILT, contains mica, brown 50/2 : : 100+ 45 705 AUGER REFUSAL @ 47.7' Slightly to moderately weathered, moderately hard to hard, black -white -gray, GRANITIC 50 RC-1 RC 60 60 ROCK, with close to moderate fracture spacing 700 [REC=100%,RQD=76%] END OF CORING @ 52.7' 55 695 60 690 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL GNE WS❑ WD® BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH WL(SHW) WL(ACR) GNE BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 I B-103 1 OF 2 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r m H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION 29> LL w zz _ = a J J J m Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 750 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o 0 3 BLOWS/FT U) � co w co Gravel Thickness [12.00"] moo a 0 (CL RESIDUAL) SANDY CLAY, red and brown, 2 S-1 SS 18 18 moist, soft 2 4 2 (MH) ELASTIC SILT, red and brown, moist, stiff 3 S-2 SS 18 18 4 24.fl-0 - -L--49 5 745 5 28: (MH) ELASTIC SILT, trace clay, red and brown, S-3 SS 18 18 moist, firm 2 3 (SM) SILTY SAND, red and brown, moist, loose 3 S-4 SS 18 18 2 5 10 740 3 (SM) SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, contains mica, brown, moist, very loose to loose S-5 SS 18 18 2 4 15 735 2 2 S-6 SS 18 18 3 7 20 730 4 2 S-7 SS 18 18 2 25 725 3 WOH IS-8 SS 18 18 3 8 30 720 a ON NEXT PAGE. CONTINUED THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL 28.0 Ws❑ WDE BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH 27.0 WL(SHW) WL(ACR) BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 I B-103 2 OF 2 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r m H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION 10DY LL w zz _ a 2 i 2 Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 750 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o � 3 BLOWS/FT U) � co w m (SM) SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, contains mica, brown, moist, very loose to loose (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, contains mica, brown 44 S-9 SS 6 6 50/0 : 100+ 35 715 50/0 100+ AUGER REFUSAL @ 39.0' 40 710 45 705 50 700 55 695 60 690 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL 28.0 Ws❑ WDE BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH 27.0 WL(SHW) WL(ACR) BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 I B-104 1 OF 1 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r m H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION 29> LL w zz _ a 2 i 2 Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 751 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o 0 3 U) � co w inBLOWS/FT Gravel Thickness [12.00"] moo a 750 7 (CH FILL) FAT CLAY, red and brown, moist, S-1 SS 18 18 very stiff 18 96.3♦ 10 (MH RESIDUAL) ELASTIC SILT, red and S-2 SS 18 18 brown, moist, very stiff 6 :16 5 10 745 (ML) SANDY SILT, red and brown, moist, firm S-3 SS 18 18 to stiff 3 4 7 3 2 S-4 SS 18 18 3 7 10 4 740 2 S-5 SS 18 18 4 11 15 735 (ML) SANDY SILT, brown, moist, very stiff 5 S-6 SS 18 18 7 21 20 14 730 (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK SAMPLED AS SANDY SILT, brown 30 50/5 S-7 SS 11 11 100+ 25 725 So/o t8s 0 0 AUGER REFUSAL @ 28.5' 30 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL GNE ws❑ WD® BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH 21.0 WL(SHW) WL(ACR) BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 75 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 CLIENT Job#: BORING SHEET Crescent Communities 08:13948 B-105 1 OF 1 E PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - GEO SITE LOCATION CALIBRATED PENETROMETER TONS/FT2 W. Carson Blvd & S. Trvon Street Charlotte Mecklenburg County, NC ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY NORTHING EASTING STATION RQD% - — - REC% PLASTIC WATER LIQUID z DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS r H w LIMIT% CONTENT% LIMIT% n O z a p BOTTOM OF CASING 1W LOSS OF CIRCULATION LL w zz _ a 2 i 2 Ov SURFACE ELEVATION 742 J F > _ 3 ®STANDARD PENETRATION o � 3 BLOWS/FT U) � co w m Gravel Thickness [12.00"] moo a (SC FILL) CLAYEY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, 3 S-1 SS 18 12 contains asphalt, black and brown, moist, loose Tao 4 8 (SC RESIDUAL) CLAYEY FINE TO MEDIUM S-2 SS 18 16 SAND, brownish red, moist, very loose to loose 2 3 7 5 4 S-3 SS 18 2 735 2 4 2 3 S-4 SS 18 17 4 10 4 8: (PWR) PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK 730 SAMPLED AS SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND, brownish red 50/3 5 SS 3 100+ 15 0 725 50/0 100+ 6 0 0 AUGER REFUSAL @ 17.0' RC-1 RC 24 4 Moderately weathered, medium hard, gray, GRANITIC ROCK, with close fracture spacing ;;;; REC=6%,RQD=O% Slightly to moderately weathered, medium hard 20 to hard, black -white -gray, GRANITIC ROCK, RC-2 RC 60 57 with close to moderate fracture spacing [REC= 100%,RQD=27%] 720 END OF CORING @ 24.0' 25 715 30 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES. IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL. WL GNE Ws❑ WDE BORING STARTED 11/19/19 CAVE IN DEPTH 16.0 WL(SHW) WL(ACR) BORING COMPLETED 11/19/19 HAMMER TYPE Auto 4 WL RIG CME 55 FOREMAN T. Hall DRILLING METHOD H.S.A 3.25 Begin Run 1 47.7 ft W. Carson Blvd and S. Tryon Street Site ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948 Client: Crescent Communities Boring: B-102 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 SCALE IN FEET End Run 1 52.7 ft Begin Run 1 17.0 ft W. Carson Blvd and S. Tryon Street Site ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948 Client: Crescent Communities Boring: B-105 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 SCALE IN FEET Begin Run 2 19.0 ft End Run 2 24.0 ft Begin Run 1 40.0 ft W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon St Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948-B Rock Core Photographs: Boring B-201 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 I I I I I I SCALE IN FEET Begin Run 2 45.0 ft End Run 2 50.0 ft 1of5 Begin Run 1 67.0 ft Begin Run 2 72.0 ft W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon St Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948-B Rock Core Photographs: Boring B-202 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 I I I I I I I I SCALE IN FEET End Run 1 72.0 ft End Run 2 77.0 ft 2of5 Begin Run 1 65.0 ft Begin Run 2 70.0 ft W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon St Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948-B Rock Core Photographs: Boring B-203 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 I I I I I I I I SCALE IN FEET End Run 1 70.0 ft End Run 2 75.0 ft 3of5 Begin Run 1 90.0 ft Begin Run 2 95.0 ft W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon St Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948-B Rock Core Photographs: Boring B-204 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 I I I I I I I I SCALE IN FEET End Run 1 95.0 ft End Run 2 100.0 ft 4of5 Begin Run 1 61.0 ft W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon St Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina ECS Southeast Project No. 08:13948-B Rock Core Photographs: Boring B-205 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 I I I I I I I I SCALE IN FEET End Run 1 64.0 ft 5of5 APPENDIX C — Laboratory Testing Laboratory Testing Summary Atterberg Limits Results Summary Rock Core Compressive Strength Summary Laboratory Testing Summary Sample Location Sample Number Depth (feet) AMC ( /°) Soil Type Atterberg Limits "Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve Moisture - Density CBR (%) #Organi°c Content (/°) LL PL PI <Maximum Density (pcf) <Optimum Moisture (%) 0.1 in. 0.2 in. B-201 S-3 6-7.5 18.5 `CL 41 18 23 53.7 B-201 S-5 13.5-15 25.8 B-202 S-3 6-7.5 31.7 `CH 68 29 39 81.9 B-202 S-5 13.5-15 25.4 B-203 S-1 1-2.5 17.1 *ML 45 29 16 54.5 B-203 S-2 3.5-5 32.5 B-203 S-6 18.5-20 40.1 B-204 S-2 3.5-5 35.7 'MH 79 45 34 97.9 B-204 S-5 13.5-15 45.2 B-204 S-6 18.5-20 68.1 Notes: See test reports for test method, ^ASTM D2216-19, *ASTM D2488, *ASTM D1140-17, #ASTM D2974-20e1 < See test report for D4718 corrected values Definitions: MC: Moisture Content, Soil Type: USCS (Unified Soil Classification System), LL: Liquid Limit, PL: Plastic Limit, PI: Plasticity Index, CBR: California Bearing Ratio, OC: Organic Content Project: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - Additional GEO Client: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC Project No.: 08:13948-B Date Reported: 12/9/201 Office / Lab ECS Southeast LLP - Charlotte Address 1812 Center Park Drive Suite D Charlotte, NC 28217 Office Number / Fax (704)525-5152 (704)357-0023 Laboratory Testing Summary Sample Location Sample Number Depth (feet) AMC ( /°) Soil Type Atterberg Limits "Percent Passing No. 200 Sieve Moisture - Density CBR (%) #Organi°c Content (/°) LL PL PI <Maximum Density (pcf) <Optimum Moisture (%) 0.1 in. 0.2 in. B-205 S-2 3.5-5 36.2 'MH 77 46 31 96.2 B-205 S-4 8.5-10 48.2 B-205 S-5 13.5-15 64.8 Notes: See test reports for test method, ^ASTM D2216-19, *ASTM D2488, *ASTM D1140-17, #ASTM D2974-20e1 < See test report for D4718 corrected values Definitions: MC: Moisture Content, Soil Type: USCS (Unified Soil Classification System), LL: Liquid Limit, PL: Plastic Limit, PI: Plasticity Index, CBR: California Bearing Ratio, OC: Organic Content Project: Client: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - Additional GEO Crescent Acquisitions, LLC Project No.: 08:13948-B Date Reported: 12/9/201 Office / Lab ECS Southeast LLP - Charlotte Address 1812 Center Park Drive Suite D Charlotte, NC 28217 Office Number / Fax (704)525-5152 (704)357-0023 Laboratory Testing Summary Pacie 1 of 1 Atterberg Limits3 Percent Moisture - Density (Corr.)5 Boring Sample Depth MC1 Soil Passing Maximum Optimum CBR Number Number (feet) N Type2 LL PL PI No.200 Density Moisture Value6 Other Sieve4 (pcf) M B-101 S-1 1.00 - 2.50 19.5 B-102 S-2 3.50 - 5.00 40.9 MH 61 46 15 B-103 S-2 3.50 - 5.00 24.0 CL 49 28 21 B-104 S-1 1.00 - 2.50 36.3 Notes: 1. ASTM D 2216, 2. ASTM D 2487, 3. ASTM D 4318, 4. ASTM D 1140, 5. See test reports for test method, 6. See test reports for test method Definitions: MC: Moisture Content, Soil Type: USCS (Unified Soil Classification System), LL: Liquid Limit, PL: Plastic Limit, PI: Plasticity Index, CBR: California Bearing Ratio, OC: Organic Content (ASTM D 2974) Project No. 13948 Project Name: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP 1812 Center Park Drive, Suite D PM: Trey Hendrick Charlotte, NC 28217 PE: Marc F. Plotkin Phone: (704) 525-5152 --m Fax: (704) 357-0023 Printed On: December 9, 2021 LIQUID AND PLASTIC LIMITS TEST REPORT 60 Dashed line indicates the approximate upper limit boundary for natural soils 50 P L O A t S T 40 `�O. I C T 30 Y I N D E ��• X 20 `1 . 10 CL-ML ML or OL MH or OH 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 LIQUID LIMIT TEST RESULTS Sample Location Sample Number Sample Depth (ft) ILL PL PI %<#40 %<#200 AASHTO USCS Material Description B-201 S-3 6-7.5 41 18 23 53.7 B-202 S-3 6-7.5 68 29 39 81.9 B-203 S-1 1-2.5 45 29 16 54.5 B-204 S-2 3.5-5 79 45 34 97.9 �c B-205 S-2 3.5-5 77 46 31 96.2 Project: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon Street Site - Additional GEO Client: Crescent Acquisitions, LLC Project No.: 08:13948-B Date Reported: 12/9/2021 Office /Lab Address Office Number/ Fax Egs 1812 Center Park Drive (704)525-5152 ECS Southeast LLP - Charlotte Suite D Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)357-0023 Tested By: W. Carson Blvd & S. Tryon St Charlotte, North Carolina E ECS Project No. 13948-B Compressive Strength of Rock Cores Depth of Length After Diameter Load Adjusted Area (') Compressive Rock Core Boring Sample Cutting LID Ratio Strength Fracture Type Designation Number (ft) (in) (in) (lbs) (in) (psi) RS-1 B-102 52.1-52.5 4.354 1.976 30440 3.090 2.2 9852 Columnar RS-2 B-202 67.6-67.0 4.255 1.987 48646 3.139 2.1 15498 Cone and Shear RS-3 B-205 1 62.4-62.8 1 4.287 1 1.981 1 59613 3.115 2.2 19137 Columnar (1) Adjusted area calculated based on strain during compressive strength testing APPENDIX D — Supplemental Information Provided Subsurface Information Table 1: Subsurface Conditions Provided Boring Ground Surface Elevation (ft) Depth to PWR (ft) Elevation of PWR (ft) Depth to Refusal (ft) Elevation of Refusal (ft) B-1 750 43.5 707 56.2 694 B-2 747 69.0 678 76.1 671 B-3 738 64.5 674 66.4 672 B-4 749 38.5 711 -- -- B-5 750 13.5 737 32.0 718 B-6 748 48.5 700 49.0 699 B-7 736 24.0 712 35.6 700 B-8 750 19.5 731 53.5 697 B-9 746 33.5 713 55.0 691 B-10 741 23.5 718 39.5 702 B-11 744 8.5 736 23.0 721 B-12 740 13.5 727 36.0 704 r- Geotechnical- Engineering Report ---) The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) has prepared this advisory to help you — assumedly a client representative — interpret and apply this geotechnical-engineering report as effectively as possible. In that way, clients can benefit from a lowered exposure to the subsurface problems that, for decades, have been a principal cause of construction delays, cost overruns, claims, and disputes. If you have questions or want more information about any of the issues discussed below, contact your GBA-member geotechnical engineer. Active involvement in the Geoprofessional Business Association exposes geotechnical engineers to a wide array of risk -confrontation techniques that can be of genuine benefit for everyone involved with a construction project. Geotechnical-Engineering Services Are Performed for Specific Purposes, Persons, and Projects Geotechnical engineers structure their services to meet the specific needs of their clients. A geotechnical-engineering study conducted for a given civil engineer will not likely meet the needs of a civil - works constructor or even a different civil engineer. 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You Need to Inform Your Geotechnical Engineer about Change Your geotechnical engineer considered unique, project -specific factors when designing the study behind this report and developing the confirmation -dependent recommendations the report conveys. A few typical factors include: • the client's goals, objectives, budget, schedule, and risk -management preferences; • the general nature of the structure involved, its size, configuration, and performance criteria; • the structure's location and orientation on the site; and • other planned or existing site improvements, such as retaining walls, access roads, parking lots, and underground utilities. Typical changes that could erode the reliability of this report include those that affect: • the site's size or shape; • the function of the proposed structure, as when it's changed from a parking garage to an office building, or from a light -industrial plant to a refrigerated warehouse; • the elevation, configuration, location, orientation, or weight of the proposed structure; • the composition of the design team; or • project ownership. As a general rule, always inform your geotechnical engineer of project changes - even minor ones - and request an assessment of their impact. The geotechnical engineer who prepared this report cannot accept responsibility or liability for problems that arise because the geotechnical engineer was not informed about developments the engineer otherwise would have considered. This Report May Not Be Reliable Do not rely on this report if your geotechnical engineer prepared it: • for a different client; • for a different project; • for a different site (that may or may not include all or a portion of the original site); or • before important events occurred at the site or adjacent to it; e.g., man-made events like construction or environmental remediation, or natural events like floods, droughts, earthquakes, or groundwater fluctuations. Note, too, that it could be unwise to rely on a geotechnical-engineering report whose reliability may have been affected by the passage of time, because of factors like changed subsurface conditions; new or modified codes, standards, or regulations; or new techniques or tools. If your geotechnical engineer has not indicated an `apply -by" date on the report, ask what it should be, and, in general, if you are the least bit uncertain about the continued reliability of this report, contact your geotechnical engineer before applying it. A minor amount of additional testing or analysis - if any is required at all - could prevent major problems. Most of the "Findings" Related in This Report Are Professional Opinions Before construction begins, geotechnical engineers explore a site's subsurface through various sampling and testing procedures. Geotechnical engineers can observe actual subsurface conditions only at those specific locations where sampling and testing were performed. The data derived from that sampling and testing were reviewed by your geotechnical engineer, who then applied professional judgment to form opinions about subsurface conditions throughout the site. Actual sitewide-subsurface conditions may differ - maybe significantly - from those indicated in this report. Confront that risk by retaining your geotechnical engineer to serve on the design team from project start to project finish, so the individual can provide informed guidance quickly, whenever needed. This Report's Recommendations Are Confirmation -Dependent The recommendations included in this report - including any options or alternatives - are confirmation -dependent. In other words, they are not final, because the geotechnical engineer who developed them relied heavily on judgment and opinion to do so. Your geotechnical engineer can finalize the recommendations only after observing actual subsurface conditions revealed during construction. If through observation your geotechnical engineer confirms that the conditions assumed to exist actually do exist, the recommendations can be relied upon, assuming no other changes have occurred. The geotechnical engineer who prepared this report cannot assume responsibility or liability for confirmation - dependent recommendations if you fail to retain that engineer to perform construction observation. This Report Could Be Misinterpreted Other design professionals' misinterpretation of geotechnical- engineering reports has resulted in costly problems. Confront that risk by having your geotechnical engineer serve as a full-time member of the design team, to: • confer with other design -team members, • help develop specifications, • review pertinent elements of other design professionals' plans and specifications, and • be on hand quickly whenever geotechnical-engineering guidance is needed. You should also confront the risk of constructors misinterpreting this report. Do so by retaining your geotechnical engineer to participate in prebid and preconstruction conferences and to perform construction observation. 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