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Report of Preliminary Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation Stewart's Pond Development Wingate, North Carolina F&R Project No. 63A-0091 Prepared For: Southbury Development, LLC 20 Cochrane Castle Circle Pinehurst, NC 28374 Prepared By: Froehling & Robertson, Inc. 3300 International Airport Drive, Suite 600 Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 3 October 2022 Corporate HQ: 3015 Dumbarton Road Richmond,Virginia 23228 T 804.264.2701 F 804.264.1202 www.fandr.com VIRGINIA • NORTH CAROLINA • MARYLAND • DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA A Minority-Owned Business r8lzFROEHLING:" ROBERTSON Engineering Stability Since 1881 NC License No. F-0266 F&R Project No.: 63A-0091 3 October 2022 Mr. David Chapman Southbury Development, LLC 20 Cochrane Castle Circle Pinehurst, NC 28374 Re: Report of Preliminary Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation Stewart's Pond Development Wingate, North Carolina Mr. Chapman: The purpose of this report is to present the results of the preliminary subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering evaluation services undertaken by Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) for the above referenced project. Our services were performed in general accordance with F&R Proposal No. 2263-00123, dated 19 July 2022,and as authorized by David Chapman of Southbury Development, LLC. This attached report presents our understanding of the project, reviews our subsurface exploration and laboratory testing procedures, describes the general subsurface conditions at the boring locations, and presents our preliminary evaluations, and recommendations. We have enjoyed working with you on this project, and we are prepared to assist you with further geotechnical services as plans are further developed. If requested, we can also perform the recommended quality assurance monitoring and testing services during construction. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this report or if we may be of further service. Sincerely, \\\\\�'t l i/////� CAR �i FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC. 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Geotechnical Staff Engineer Branch Manager Email Distribution: randy@c3desixneng.com; dichap002@aol.com F:\Projects 63A\63A-0091(Southbury Development,LLC-Stewart's Pond Development)\Reports\63A0091(Southbury Dev.-Stewart,Pond Development)-GEO.RP7.docx 704.596.2889 3300 International Airport Drive A Minority-Owned Business Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28208 r&R TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROJECT INFORMATION 1 1.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES 1 2.0 EXPLORATION PROCEDURES 3 2.1 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION 3 2.2 LABORATORY TESTING 4 3.0 REGIONAL GEOLOGY&SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 5 3.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY 5 3.2 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 5 3.2.1 General 5 3.2.2 Surficial Materials 6 3.2.3 Residual Soils 6 3.2.4 Partially Weathered Rock 6 3.2.5 Auger Refusal 7 3.2.6 Groundwater Conditions 7 3.3 LABORATORY TEST RESULTS 7 4.0 PRELIMINARY DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 8 4.1 GENERAL 8 4.2 PRELIMINARY FOUNDATION DESIGN 8 4.3 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATED SETTLEMENT 9 4.4 PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION ON GROUND FLOOR SLAB SUPPORT 9 5.0 PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS 11 5.1 SITE PREPARATION 11 5.2 FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION 11 5.3 CONTROLLED STRUCTURAL FILL 12 5.4 EXCAVATION CONDITIONS AND GUIDELINES 13 5.5 EXCAVATION CHARACTERISTICS 13 5.6 GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS 14 6.0 CONTINUATION OF SERVICES 15 7.0 LIMITATIONS 16 Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 iii 3 October 2022 r&R APPENDIX I Site Vicinity Map (Drawing No.1) APPENDIX II Key to Soil Classification Soil Classification Chart Boring Location Plan (Drawing No.2) Boring Logs (B-1 through B-7) APPENDIX III Laboratory Test Summary Sheet APPENDIX IV GBA Publication "Important Information about This Geotechnical Engineering Report" Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 iv 3 October 2022 r&R EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Executive Summary is provided as a brief overview of our geotechnical engineering evaluation for the project and is not intended to replace more detailed information contained elsewhere in this report. As an overview, this summary inherently omits details that could be very important to the proper application of the provided geotechnical design recommendations. This report should be read in its entirety prior to implementation into preliminary design and construction. The Project Information section of this report should be particularly reviewed by project designers to confirm that the geotechnical engineer's understanding of the project concurs with the current project parameters at the time of project design. • This preliminary subsurface exploration consisted of seven (7) borings designated as B-1 through B-7, along with two offset borings B-2A and B-7A. Site subsurface conditions generally consisted of surficial soil, underlain by residual soils, partially weathered rock (PWR) and auger refusal materials. Borings were extended to their three consecutive samples of PWR or auger refusal. Boring depths ranged from 5.1 to 14.3 feet below the existing ground surface. • We envision that the anticipated structures can be supported on shallow foundation systems bearing on approved residual soils or newly placed controlled structural fill materials,although some undercutting may be required. Given the preliminary nature of the project components at this time, we recommend that additional analyses be performed regarding an appropriate foundation design bearing pressure once more definitive plans are developed. However, for the assumed structural loading scenarios and grading information discussed in Section 1.1,we envision that the yet-to-be-definitively-determined appropriate allowable design bearing pressure for the project will likely fall in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 pounds per square foot (psf)for footings bearing on approved subgrades. • Near surface soft soils (N-Value <_ 5) was encountered at boring B-4, which may require undercutting at the time of construction depending on the design finish floor elevation. These soils are best evaluated in the field at the time of construction as discussed in Section 5.1. Once site development for the project is further understood, additional geotechnical evaluations will be needed to provide final structural support recommendations. • PWR was encountered in each of the borings at depths ranging from 0.3 to 6 feet below the ground surface.Auger refusal materials were encountered in borings B-2, B-2A, B-7, and B-7A at approximate depths ranging from 5.1 to 9.0 feet below the ground surface. • Groundwater level measurements were not encountered in the borings upon completion of drilling operations. Therefore, we do not generally anticipate groundwater will be encountered during mass grading. Once a final grading plan, as well as definitive structure locations and loads are determined, additional geotechnical evaluation will be needed to supplement the conclusions and data from this preliminary study. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 v 3 October 2022 r&R 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Site Description and Project Information F&R understands that the project will consist of a new subdivision on an approximately 18.2-acre site located at the end of South Stewart Street in Wingate, North Carolina. The project site consists of two tax parcels (Parcel ID 09025033 and 09060002). Based on the provided conceptual drawing, the project will consist of fifty-one (51) residential home lots with associated drive lanes, parking, and utilities. No site grading information has been provided at this time. However, based on available topographic information obtained from Union County GIS and Google Earth, the site generally slopes downward from a water feature located on the north side of the property to a small tributary, Ray's Fork, at the most southern edge. It appears that the site has approximately 10 feet of relief from north end to the south end of the development; however, the site then slopes an additional 15 feet downward to the noted tributary. Therefore, we have assumed finished grades will generally mirror the existing topography and that changes to existing grades will be minimal (i.e. cuts and fills of less than about 5 feet). Similarly, structural loads have not been provided at this time and we have assumed maximum column and wall loads on the order of 50 kips and 3 kips per linear foot, respectively. 1.2 Scope of Services The purposes of our involvement on this project were to 1) provide general descriptions of the subsurface soil conditions at the locations explored, 2) provide the preliminary geotechnical evaluations and analyses as described below, and 3) prepare a preliminary geotechnical report summarizing our work on the project, providing descriptions of the subsurface conditions encountered, providing the results and preliminary recommendations of our geotechnical evaluations, and discussing geotechnical related aspects of the proposed construction. In order to accomplish the above objectives, we undertook the following scope of services: 1) Visited the site to observe existing surface conditions and features and mark boring locations utilizing a handheld GPS unit. 2) Coordinated utility clearance with NC-811 Utility services. 3) Reviewed readily available geologic information as well as readily available aerial imagery relative to geologic setting and past uses for the project site. 4) Executed a preliminary subsurface exploration consisting of up to seven (7) standard penetration test (SPT) borings. The borings were drilled to the planned depths or auger refusal. The borings were advanced using hollow stem auger drilling procedures in general accordance with ASTM D1586. 5) Performed a laboratory testing program consisting of two (2) sets of geotechnical index tests (including Atterberg limits, Wash No. 200 sieve analysis and natural moisture). Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 1 3 October 2022 r&R 6) Evaluated the findings of the test borings and performed visual-manual engineering classification on the collected soil samples subject to refinement after review of laboratory testing results. 7) Prepared this written report summarizing our work on the project, providing descriptions of the subsurface conditions encountered, providing preliminary foundation and slab support geotechnical design parameters/recommendations, and discussing geotechnical related aspects of the proposed construction. Copies of the test boring logs and laboratory test results are included. Our scope of services did not include rock coring, survey services, quantity estimates, preparation of plans or specifications, formal slope stability analyses, seismic site classification, civil, storm water, or environmental engineering services, evaluations of earthquake motions, or the identification and evaluation of wetland or other environmental aspects of the project site. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 2 3 October 2022 r&R 2.0 EXPLORATION PROCEDURES 2.1 Subsurface Exploration The subsurface exploration program consisted of seven (7) Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings designated as B-1 through B-7 along with two offset borings B-2A and B-7A. Offset borings were performed in an effort to confirm encountered auger refusal materials. The borings were performed on 23 August 2022 at the approximate locations shown on the attached Boring Location Plan (Drawing No. 2 in Appendix II). F&R personnel marked the boring locations in the field using a hand-held GPS unit. As previously discussed, ground surface elevations were not field surveyed but instead approximated using USGS and Union County GIS provided topographic maps. In consideration of the methods used in their determination,the test boring locations shown on the attached Boring Location Plan and elevations shown on the attached should be considered approximate. The test borings were performed in accordance with generally accepted practice using a CME- 550X rubber-tired (ATV)-mounted drill rig equipped with an automatic hammer. Hollow-stem augers were advanced to pre-selected depths, the center plug was removed, and representative soil samples were recovered with a standard split-spoon sampler(1 3/8 in. ID, 2 in. OD) in general accordance with ASTM D 1586, the Standard Penetration Test. In this test, a weight of 140 pounds is freely dropped from a height of 30 inches to drive the split-spoon sampler into the soil. The number of blows required to drive the split-spoon sampler three consecutive 6-inch increments is recorded, and the blows of the last two increments are summed to obtain the Standard Penetration Resistance (N-value). The N-value provides a general indication of in-situ soil conditions and has been correlated with certain engineering properties of soils. In some soils it is not always practical to drive a split-spoon sampler the full three consecutive 6- inch increments. Whenever more than 50 blows are required to drive the sampler over a 6-inch increment, or the sampler is observed not to penetrate after 50 blows, the condition is called split-spoon refusal. Split-spoon refusal conditions may occur because of obstructions or because the earth materials being tested are very dense or very hard. When split-spoon refusal occurs, often little or no sample is recovered. The SPT N-value for split-spoon refusal conditions is typically estimated as greater than 100 blows per foot (bpf). Where the sampler is observed not to penetrate after 50 blows,the N-value is reported as 50/0. Otherwise,the depth of penetration after 50 blows is reported in inches, i.e. 50/5, etc. Groundwater level readings were taken in each of the borings during and immediately upon completion of the soil drilling process. Following groundwater readings, all boreholes were backfilled with auger cuttings to the prevailing ground surface. By the nature of the work to be performed, our drilling activities resulted in disturbances to the site. Reasonable efforts were made to reduce disturbance. However, remediation of the site to a pre-explored condition was Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 3 3 October 2022 r&R not included in our scope of services. Periodic observation and maintenance of the boreholes should be performed due to potential subsidence at the ground surface, as the borehole backfill could settle over time. Representative portions of the split-spoon soil samples obtained throughout the exploration program were sealed in air-tight containers and transported to our laboratory. In the laboratory, the soil samples were classified by a member of our professional staff in general accordance with techniques outlined in the visual-manual identification procedure (ASTM D 2488) and the Unified Soil Classification System. The soil descriptions and classifications discussed in this report and shown on the attached boring logs are generally based on visual observation and should be considered approximate. Copies of the boring logs are provided and classification procedures are further explained in the attached Appendix II. Split-spoon soil samples recovered on this project will be stored at F&R's office for a period of sixty(60) days. After sixty days,the samples will be discarded unless prior notification is provided to us in writing. 2.2 Laboratory Testing Two (2) split-spoon soil samples were selected for additional laboratory classification testing. This testing included water content determination (ASTM D2216), Atterberg limits tests (ASTM D4318), and percent passing #200 sieve (ASTM D 1140). Based on the results of these tests, the soils from these selected samples were then classified in general accordance with Unified Soil Classification System (ASTM D2487). The results of the laboratory testing program are summarized in a table in Section 3.3, Laboratory Test Results of this report, and additionally provided as the Laboratory Test Summary Sheet included as Appendix III. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 4 3 October 2022 r&R 3.0 REGIONAL GEOLOGY&SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 3.1 Regional Geology The project site is located in the Carolina Slate Belt of the Piedmont Physiographic Province according to the Geologic Map of North Carolina (1985). The topography of the Piedmont Plateau consists of well-rounded hills and long-rolling ridges with a northeast-southwest trend. Available digital geologic mapping indicates that the primary rock types in the site vicinity generally consist of metasandstone, metaconglomerate, and metavolcanic rock. The soils resulting from in-situ weathering of the parent rock, without significant transportation, are called residual soils and may retain some of the structure of the rock from which they weathered. The residual soil profile generally grades downward gradually from fine-grained plastic soils near the ground surface to coarser-grained soils at greater depth. A transitional zone of"partially weathered rock"of varying thickness can occur between the coarser-grained residual soils and the underlying bedrock. Partially weathered rock is defined, for engineering purposes, as residual material with standard penetration resistances in excess of 100 blows per foot. Weathering of the parent bedrock is generally more rapid near fracture zones and therefore, the bedrock surface may be irregular. Irregular patterns of differential weathering may also result in zones of rock and partially weathered rock embedded within the more completely weathered coarse-grained soils. 3.2 Subsurface Conditions 3.2.1 General The subsurface conditions discussed in the following paragraphs, and shown on the boring logs in Appendix II, represent an estimate of the subsurface conditions based on interpretation of the field and laboratory data using normally accepted geotechnical engineering judgments. The strata breaks designated on the boring logs and Subsurface Profiles represent approximate boundaries between soil types. Actual transitions between soil strata are generally less distinct than the immediate transitions depicted on the boring logs and Subsurface Profiles. Although individual soil test borings are representative of the subsurface conditions encountered at the boring locations on the dates shown,they are not necessarily indicative of subsurface conditions at other locations or at other times. Data from the specific test borings are shown on the attached boring logs in Appendix II. Given the spacing between boring locations, it should be anticipated that subsurface conditions could vary between the borings. Below the existing ground surface,the borings generally encountered surficial soils underlain by existing fill materials, and/or residual soil. These various materials are discussed further below: Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 5 3 October 2022 r&R 3.2.2 Surficial Materials A surficial layer of soil material was encountered at all borings with variable thicknesses ranging from about 2 to 4 inches. Surficial soil is typically dark-colored soil material containing roots, fibrous matter, and or other organic components, and is generally unsuitable for engineering purposes. F&R has not performed any laboratory testing to determine the organic content or other horticultural properties of the observed surficial soil materials. Therefore, the term surficial soil is not intended to indicate suitability for landscaping and/or other purposes. The surficial soil depth provided in this report is based on visual observations and should be considered approximate. We note that the transition from surficial soil to underlying materials may be gradual and, therefore, the observation and measurement of surficial soil is subjective. Actual surficial soil depths should be expected to vary across the site. 3.2.3 Residual Soils Residual soils,formed by the in-place weathering of the parent rock, were generally encountered directly below the surficial soils and in each of the borings. Sampled residual soils were described as clayey sand (SC), sandy clay (CL), and sandy silt (ML). Standard penetration resistances within the sampled residuum ranged from 4 to 78 bpf with a typical range of about 15 to 30 bpf. 3.2.4 Partially Weathered Rock Partially weathered rock(PWR) is a transitional material between soil and rock, which retains the relic structure of the rock and has hard or very dense consistencies. PWR was encountered in each of the borings at depths ranging from 0.3 to 6 feet below the ground surface. Sampled PWR was described as silty sand (SM) and clayey sand (SC) and exhibited penetration resistances ranging from 50 blows per 5 inches of split-spoon penetration to 50 blows per 2 inches of penetration (50/5 to 50/2). The depths of encountered PWR as well as the termination conditions at the bottom of the boring (i.e. Boring Terminated or Auger Refusal) are summarized in the table below. Table of PWR and Terminations Approximate Boring No. Depth of PWR Approximate Termination (ft) Depth (ft) B-1 6 BT at 14.3 _ B-2 0.3 AR at 7.6 B-2A - AR at 5.1 B-3 2 BT at 13.8 B-4 3.5 BT at 13.9 B-5 6 BT at 14.0 B-6 3.5 BT at 13.7 B-7 3.5 AR at 8.1 B-7A - AR at 9.0 BT= Boring Termination AR=Auger Refusal Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 6 3 October 2022 r&R 3.2.5 Auger Refusal Auger refusal occurs when materials are encountered that cannot be penetrated by the soil auger and is normally indicative of a hard or very dense material, such as boulders, rock lenses, pinnacles, or the upper surface of bedrock. Auger refusal materials were encountered in borings B-2, B-2A, B-7, and B-7A at approximate depths ranging from 5.1 to 9.0 feet below the ground surface, as presented in the table above. Auger refusal discussed herein is based on conditions impenetrable by the drilling equipment utilized (CME 55OX), but does not necessarily indicate conditions impenetrable to other equipment. Auger refusal conditions may exist intermediate of the boring locations or in unexplored areas of the site. 3.2.6 Groundwater Conditions Groundwater,for the purposes of this report, is defined as water encountered below the existing ground surface. Groundwater level readings were taken in each of the borings immediately upon completion of the soil drilling process. Following groundwater readings, the boreholes were backfilled with auger cuttings (soil). Groundwater was not encountered in any borings at the time of drilling. It should be noted that groundwater levels fluctuate depending upon seasonal factors such as precipitation and temperature. Additionally, groundwater measurements made in predominantly cohesive and fine-grained soils are not necessarily indicative of the actual static groundwater level due to the low permeability of such soils. As such, soil moisture and groundwater conditions at other times may vary or be different from those described in this report. 3.3 Laboratory Test Results For geotechnical considerations, select split-spoon samples from two of the soil test borings were selected for laboratory classification testing. This testing included water content determinations (ASTM D2216), Atterberg limits tests (ASTM D4318), and percent passing #200 sieve (ASTM D 1140). Based on the results of these tests, we refined our initial visual-manual classifications (per ASTM D 2488) for these soil samples and classified them in general accordance with Unified Soil Classification System (ASTM D2487). Soil Classification Test Summary Boring Sample Water % Finer than Atterberg Limits USCS No. Depth (ft) Content(%) No. 200 Sieve LL PL PI Classification B-1 2-3.5 11.5 44 38 21 17 Clayey SAND (SC) B-7 2-3.5 8.5 62 49 20 29 Sandy CLAY(CL) Notes: LL—Liquid Limit, PL— Plastic Limit, PI—Plastic Index, NP—Non-Plastic Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 7 3 October 2022 r&R 4.0 PRELIMINARY DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 General The following evaluations and preliminary recommendations are based on our observations at the site, interpretation of the field data obtained during this preliminary exploration, and our experience with similar subsurface conditions and projects. Soil penetration data have been used to estimate a preliminary allowable bearing pressure range using established correlations. Subsurface conditions in unexplored locations may vary from those encountered. If structure locations, loadings, or elevations are changed, we request that we be advised and engaged so that we may re-evaluate our preliminary recommendations. Determination of an appropriate foundation system for a given structure is dependent on the proposed structural loads, soil conditions, and construction constraints. The subsurface exploration aids the geotechnical engineer in determining the soil stratum appropriate for structural support. This determination includes considerations with regard to both allowable bearing capacity and compressibility of the soil strata. In addition, since the method of construction greatly affects the soils intended for structural support, consideration must be given to the implementation of suitable methods of site preparation,fill compaction, and other aspects of construction. 4.2 Preliminary Foundation Design We envision that the anticipated structures can be supported on shallow foundation systems bearing on approved residual soils or newly placed controlled structural fill materials. Given the preliminary nature of the project components at this time, we recommend that additional analyses be performed regarding an appropriate foundation design bearing pressure once more definitive plans are developed. However, for the assumed structural loading scenarios and grading information discussed in Section 1.1, we envision that the yet-to-be-definitively- determined appropriate allowable design bearing pressure for the project will likely fall in the range of 2,000 to 3,000 pounds per square foot (psf)for footings bearing on approved subgrades. The actual design bearing pressure for the project should be determined after finalization of the proposed structure location(s), loadings, and elevations. In general, we recommend that spread and strip footings be designed with minimum widths of 3 feet and 2 feet, respectively, and that exterior footing bottoms be constructed at least 18 inches below adjacent grades for frost protection and to reduce possible localized shear failures. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 8 3 October 2022 r&R Near surface soft soils (N-Value <_ 5) were encountered at boring B-4, which may require undercutting at the time of construction depending on the design finish floor elevation. These soils are best evaluated in the field at the time of construction as discussed in Section 5.1. Once site development for the project is further understood, additional geotechnical evaluations will be needed to provide final structural support recommendations. 4.3 Preliminary Estimated Settlement Our initial settlement analyses for building loads indicate that a properly selected design bearing pressure will yield total settlements on the order of 1 inch (with expected differential settlement typically 1/2 to % of that); however additional analysis will be required. The above provided preliminary bearing pressure range and estimated settlement should not be used for final design of building foundations and is presented to aid in determining the feasibility of utilizing shallow foundations. The use of shallow foundations should be further analyzed once site and building plans are further developed. We note that, depending on where it occurs and the thickness of placed materials, compression of the existing subsurface profile under the areal load of new fill placements may be a concern. Further evaluations of this potential issue should be included in a final geotechnical study. A finalized grading plan will be needed. 4.4 Preliminary Discussion on Ground Floor Slab Support Ground floor slabs may be designed as a slab-on-grade supported by approved residual soil or controlled structural fill subgrades. Slab-on-grade support is contingent upon successful completion of the subgrade evaluation process as described in Site Preparation (Section 5.1). We note that near surface soft residual soils encountered in boring B-4, depending on how these materials respond during the proof rolling operations, may require in-place densification, undercutting, or in-place stabilization. A vapor retarder should be used beneath ground floor slabs that will be covered by tile, wood, carpet, impermeable floor coatings, and/or if other moisture-sensitive equipment or materials will be in contact with the floor. We note that the IBC code, chapter 19, section 1907.1 requires that the thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall not be less than 3%2 inches. Section 1907.1 also requires that a 6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches be placed between the base course or subbase and the concrete floor slab. However, we further note that the use of vapor retarders may result in excessive curling of floor slabs during curing. Floor slab designers may refer to ACI 302.1R for further discussion on vapor retarders, curling, and the means to reduce concrete shrinkage and curling. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 9 3 October 2022 r&R Proper jointing of the ground floor slab is also essential to minimize cracking. ACI suggests that unreinforced, plain concrete slabs may be jointed at spacing of 24 to 36 times the slab thickness, up to a maximum spacing of 18 feet. Floor slab construction should incorporate isolation joints along bearing walls and around column locations to allow minor movements to occur without damage. Utility or other construction excavations in the prepared floor subgrade should be backfilled to a controlled fill criterion to provide uniform floor support. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 10 3 October 2022 r&R 5.0 PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Site Preparation Before proceeding with construction, surficial soils and any other deleterious non-soil materials should be stripped or removed from the proposed construction area. During the clearing and stripping operations, positive surface drainage should be maintained to prevent the accumulation of water. Underground utilities should be re-routed to locations a minimum of 10 feet outside of proposed new structure footprints. After stripping, areas intended to support new fill, pavements, floor slabs, and foundations should be carefully evaluated by a representative of the geotechnical engineer. At that time,the engineer may require proof rolling of the subgrade with a 20- to 30-ton loaded truck or other pneumatic-tired vehicle of similar size and weight. Additionally we note that near surface soft residual soils were encountered in boring B-4. These areas are best evaluated at the time of construction, especially in the areas where lower N-values were encountered (i.e. N-Values <_ 5 bpf). Evaluation of subgrades by a geotechnical engineer or their representative should be performed prior to at-grade construction. Depending on the results of the subgrade evaluations, some remediation may be required such as undercutting. Proof rolling should be performed during a time of good weather and not while the site is wet, frozen, or severely desiccated. The purpose of the proof rolling is to locate soft, weak, or excessively wet soils present at the time of construction and to provide an opportunity for the geotechnical engineer to locate inconsistencies intermediate of our boring locations. 5.2 Foundation Construction All foundation subgrades should be observed, evaluated, and verified for the design bearing pressure by a representative of the geotechnical engineer after excavation and prior to reinforcing steel placement. If low consistency soils are encountered at the foundation subgrade during construction, localized undercutting and/or in-place stabilization of foundation subgrades may be required. The actual need for, and extent of, undercutting or in-place stabilization should be based on field observations made by a representative of the geotechnical engineer at the time of construction. Excavations for footings should be made in such a way as to provide bearing surfaces that are firm and free of loose, soft, wet, or otherwise disturbed soils. Foundation concrete should not be placed on frozen or saturated subgrades. If such materials are allowed to remain below foundations, settlements will increase. Foundation excavations should be concreted as soon as Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 11 3 October 2022 r&R practical after they are excavated. If an excavation is left open for an extended period, a thin mat of lean concrete should be placed over the bottom to minimize damage to the bearing surface from weather or construction activities. Water should not be allowed to pond in any excavation. 5.3 Controlled Structural Fill At the locations explored, the existing on-site soils appeared generally acceptable for reuse as controlled structural fill materials; although,some moisture conditioning may be required. Based on the boring data, controlled structural fill may generally be constructed using the on-site soils. However and if needed, highly plastic clays and silts (CH and MH)should not be used for retaining wall backfill. If an off-site borrow source is required to balance the site, the imported materials should have a classification of CL, ML, SC, or SM as defined by the Unified Soil Classification System. Other materials may be suitable for use as controlled structural fill material and should be individually evaluated by the geotechnical engineer. Controlled structural fill should be free of boulders, organic matter, debris, or other deleterious materials and should have a maximum particle size no greater than 3 inches. In addition, we typically recommend a minimum standard Proctor (ASTM D 698) maximum dry density of approximately 90 pounds per cubic feet for fill materials. Fill materials should be placed in horizontal lifts with maximum height of 8 inches in loose measure. New fill should be adequately keyed into stripped and scarified subgrade soils and should, where applicable, be benched into the existing slopes. During fill operations, positive surface drainage should be maintained to prevent the accumulation of water. We recommend that structural fill be compacted to at least 95 percent of the standard Proctor maximum dry density. In confined areas such as utility trenches, portable compaction equipment and thin lifts of 3 to 4 inches may be required to achieve specified degrees of compaction. In general, we recommend that the moisture content of fill soils be maintained within three percentage points of the optimum moisture content as determined from the standard Proctor density test. Moisture control may be especially difficult during winter months or extended periods of rain. Attempts to work the soils when wet can be expected to result in deterioration of otherwise suitable soil conditions or of previously placed and properly compacted fill. We recommend that the contractor have equipment on site during earthwork for both drying and wetting of fill soils. Where construction traffic or weather has disturbed the subgrade, the upper 8 inches of soils (or more if warranted) intended for structural support should be scarified and re-compacted. Each lift of fill should be tested in order to confirm that the recommended degree of compaction is attained. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 12 3 October 2022 r&R 5.4 Excavation Conditions and Guidelines We anticipate a majority of the near-surface subgrade soils at the site can be excavated with backhoes, front-end loaders or other similar equipment using conventional means and methods. Mass excavations and other excavations required for this project must be performed in accordance with the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines (29 CFR 1926, Subpart P, Excavations) or other applicable jurisdictional codes for permissible temporary side-slope ratios and or shoring requirements. The OSHA guidelines require daily inspections of excavations, adjacent areas and protective systems by a "competent person" for evidence of situations that could result in cave-ins, indications of failure of a protective system, or other hazardous conditions. Excavated soils, equipment, building supplies, etc., should be placed away from the edges of the excavation at a distance equaling or exceeding the depth of the excavation. F&R cautions that the actual excavation slopes will need to be evaluated frequently each day by the "competent person" and flatter slopes or the use of shoring may be required to maintain a safe excavation depending upon excavation specific circumstances. The contractor is responsible for providing the "competent person" and all aspects of site excavation safety. 5.5 Excavation Characteristics In consideration of the boring data and anticipated site grades, we anticipate that PWR and/or rock will likely be encountered during mass grading and utility installation. It is likely that utility trenches will be in PWR with the possibility of some rock being encountered, as auger refusal conditions occurred in two of our borings. Typically, material with an N-value of 50 blows per 2 to 6 inches of penetration can be excavated with moderate to heavy effort using appropriately sized equipment, such as a large track-hoe (e.g., Caterpillar 330 with rock teeth). In confined excavations such as foundations, utility trenches, elevator pits, etc., removal of partially weathered rock typically requires use of large backhoes, pneumatic spades, or light blasting. Refusal materials will normally require blasting for removal in all types of excavations. Any blasting in footing excavations must be done carefully to prevent damage to the bearing materials. Prior to any blasting operations, we recommend conducting a pre-blast survey for all structures within 300 feet. A written blasting program should then be submitted by the blasting subcontractor for review by the architect/structural engineer. Peak particle velocities produced by blasting should be measured adjacent to the foundations of nearby structures and should be restricted to levels of no more than 0.5 to 1.0 inches per second, depending on the distance from the blasting. Air blast levels should also be monitored and restricted to less than 130 to 140 decibels. Trial blasting should be required to confirm that ground motions are reasonably Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 13 3 October 2022 r&R predictable. All work should be performed by an experienced licensed contractor. In order to reasonably measure quantities of rock, you may wish to use a land surveyor to cross-section the upper surface of rock prior to blasting. The definition of rock can be a source of conflict during construction. The following definitions have been incorporated into specifications on other projects and are provided for your general guidance: GENERAL EXCAVATION: Rip Rock- Any 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- Any material which cannot be excavated with a single-tooth ripper mounted on a crawler tractor having a minimum draw bar pull rated at not less than 56,000 pounds (Caterpillar D-8K or equivalent) or by a Caterpillar 977 front-end loader or equivalent; and occupying an original volume of at least one (1) cubic yard. TRENCH EXCAVATION: Blast Rock- Any material which cannot be excavated with a backhoe having a bucket curling force rated at not less than 25,700 pounds (Caterpillar Model 330 or equivalent, with rock teeth), and occupying an original volume of at least one-half(1/2) cubic yard. 5.6 Groundwater Conditions Groundwater level measurements were not encountered in the borings upon completion of drilling operations. Therefore, we do not generally anticipate groundwater will be encountered during mass grading. Due to the presence of silty and clayey soils,which generally have very low hydraulic conductivity, trapped or perched water conditions may be encountered at some point during project development, especially during periods of inclement weather and seasonally wet periods. Fluctuations in subsurface water levels and soil moisture can be anticipated with changes in precipitation, runoff, and season. In addition, groundwater readings in predominantly cohesive and fine-grained soils are not necessarily indicative of the actual static groundwater levels due to the low-permeability of such soils. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 14 3 October 2022 r&R 6.0 CONTINUATION OF SERVICES Once definitive information with respect to structure types, locations, loading, and elevations are determined, a final geotechnical evaluation should be performed. At that time, additional subsurface information may be required to provide final geotechnical design parameters and recommendations. Upon completion of a final geotechnical report and subsequent project design, we recommend that we be given the opportunity to review the foundation plan, grading plan, and project specifications when construction documents approach completion. This review evaluates whether the recommendations and comments provided herein have been understood and properly implemented. We also recommend that Froehling & Robertson, Inc. be retained for professional and construction materials testing services during construction of the project. Our continued involvement on the project helps provide continuity for proper implementation of our final geotechnical recommendations once developed. These services are not part of the currently authorized scope of work. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 15 3 October 2022 r&R 7.0 LIMITATIONS This preliminary report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Southbury Development for specific application to the referenced Stewart's Pond Development project in accordance with generally accepted soil and foundation engineering practices. No other warranty, express or implied, is made. Our preliminary conclusions and recommendations are based on design information furnished to us, the data obtained from the previously described subsurface exploration program, and generally accepted geotechnical engineering practice. The preliminary conclusions and recommendations do not reflect variations in subsurface conditions which could exist intermediate of the boring locations or in unexplored areas of the site. Should such variations become apparent during construction, it will be necessary to re-evaluate our preliminary conclusions and recommendations based upon on-site observations of the conditions. There are important limitations to this and all geotechnical studies. Some of these limitations are discussed in the information prepared by GBA. We ask that you please review this GBA information. Regardless of the thoroughness of a subsurface exploration, there is the possibility that conditions between borings will differ from those at the boring locations, that conditions are not as anticipated by the designers, or that the construction process has altered the soil conditions. Therefore, experienced geotechnical engineers should evaluate earthwork, pavement, and foundation construction to verify that the conditions anticipated in design actually exist. Otherwise, we assume no responsibility for construction compliance with the design concepts, specifications, or recommendations. In the event that changes are made in our understanding of the design or location of the proposed structures, the preliminary recommendations presented in the report shall not be considered valid unless the changes are reviewed by our firm and conclusions of this report modified and/or verified in writing. If this report is copied or transmitted to a third party, it must be copied or transmitted in its entirety, including text, attachments, and enclosures. Interpretations based on only a part of this report may not be valid. This report contains 16 pages of text and the attached appendices. Southbury Development,LLC Stewart's Pond Development F&R Project No. 63A-0091 16 3 October 2022 r&R APPENDIX I Site Vicinity Map (Drawing No.1) Site Location \\ • • . \ K • • SINCE FROEHLING St ROBERTSON, INC. DATE: October2022 r8cEngineeringp Stability Since 1881 3300 International Airport Drive,Suite 600 SCALE: 1:24,000 Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208 T 704.596.2889 I F 704.596.3784 1881 DRAWN: CJW 63A-0091 Stewart's Pond Development Drawing Southbury Development, LLC SITE VICINITY MAP Wingate, North Carolina No. 1 r&R APPENDIX II Key to Soil Classification Soil Classification Chart Boring Location Plan (Drawing No.2) Boring Logs (B-1 through B-7) SINCE rsiz KEY TO BORING LOG SOIL CLASSIFICATION Particle Size and Proportion Visual descriptions are assigned to each soil sample or stratum based on estimates of the particle size of each component of the soil and the percentage of each component of the soil. Particle Size Proportion Descriptive Terms Descriptive Terms Soil Component Particle Si _ ze Component Term Percentage Boulder > 12 inch Major Uppercase Letters >50% Cobble 3 - 12 inch (e.g., SAND, CLAY) Gravel-Coarse 3/4 -3 inch -Fine #4 -3/4 inch Secondary Adjective 20%-50% Sand-Coarse #10 -#4 (e.g., sandy, clayey) -Medium #40 -#10 -Fine #200 -#40 Minor Some 15%-25% Silt(non-cohesive) <#200 Little 5%- 15% Clay(cohesive) <#200 Trace 0%-5% Notes: 1. Particle size is designated by U.S. Standard Sieve Sizes 2. Because of the small size of the split-spoon sampler relative to the size of gravel,the true percentage of gravel may not be accurately estimated. Density or Consistency The standard penetration resistance values (N-values) are used to describe the density of coarse-grained soils (GRAVEL, SAND) or the consistency of fine-grained soils (SILT, CLAY). Sandy silts of very low plasticity may be assigned a density instead of a consistency. DENSITY CONSISTENCY Term N-Value Term N-Value Very Loose 0-4 Very Soft 0- 1 Loose 5 - 10 Soft 2 -4 Medium Dense 11 - 30 Firm 5 - 8 Dense 31 - 50 Stiff 9 - 15 Very Dense > 50 Very Stiff 16 -30 Hard >30 Notes: 1. The N-value is the number of blows of a 140 lb.Hammer freely falling 30 inches required to drive a standard split-spoon sampler(2.0 in. O.D., 1-3/8 in.I.D.) 12 inches into the soil after properly seating the sampler 6 inches. 2. When encountered,gravel may increase the N-value of the standard penetration test and may not accurately represent the in-situ density or consistency of the soil sampled. F:\Branch 62\GEOWORD\REPORTS\keyblsc.enc.doc SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART MAJOR DIVISIONS SYMBOLS TYPICAL GRAPH LETTER DESCRIPTIONS •-• •-Is CLEAN 4. ivWELL-GRADED GRAVELS,GRAVEL- GRAVEL GRAVELS '� �•� �/ GW SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE OR NO •� AND •s S S FINES GRAVELLY :+18 +.'. .,'. POORLY-GRADED GRAVELS, SOILS (LITTLE OR NO FINES) lie bilk .1 �'P GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES, LITTLE 60 111 •0 111 OR NO FINES COARSE •+1i • in GRAINED GRAVELS WITH ,1•4 ./ SILTY GRAVELS,GRAVEL-SAND- SOILS MORE THAN 50% FINES b V M SILT MIXTURES OF COARSE •0 411 • 411 FRACTION RETAINED ON NO. 'Or 4 SIEVE (APPRECIABLE . GC CLAYEY GRAVELS,GRAVEL-SAND- AMOUNT OF FINES) ` GC CLAY MIXTURES CLEAN SANDS WELL-GRADED SANDS,GRAVELLY MORE THAN 50% SAND SW SANDS, LITTLE OR NO FINES OF MATERIAL IS AND LARGER THAN SANDY NO.200 SIEVE SOILS POORLY-GRADED SANDS, SIZE (LITTLE OR NO FINES) 5P GRAVELLY SAND, LITTLE OR NO FINES SANDS WITH - - - SILTY SANDS,SAND-SILT MORE THAN 50% FINES - SM MIXTURES OF COARSE - FRACTION PASSING ON NO. 4 SIEVE (APPRECIABLE SC MIXTURES YEANDS,SAND-CLAY AMOUNT OF FINES) - INORGANIC SILTS AND VERY FINE ML SANDS, ROCK FLOUR,SILTY OR CLAYEY FINE SANDS OR CLAYEY SILTS WITH SLIGHT PLASTICITY SILTS r INORGANIC CLAYS OF LOW TO FINE AND LIQUID LIMIT MEDIUM PLASTICITY,GRAVELLY GRAINED CLAYS LESS THAN 50 / CL CLAYS,SANDY CLAYS,SILTY SOILS _ _ _ _ CLAYS,LEAN CLAYS OL ORGANIC SILTS AND ORGANIC SILTY CLAYS OF LOW PLASTICITY MORE THAN 50% INORGANIC SILTS, MICACEOUS OR OF MATERIAL IS M H DIATOMACEOUS FINE SAND OR SMALLER THAN SILTY SOILS NO.200 SIEVE SIZE SILTS 1)7 LIQUID LIMIT INORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH AND GREATER THAN 50 / CH PLASTICITY CLAYS ^^^^^^^^^ OH ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDIUM TO HIGH PLASTICITY,ORGANIC SILTS 0 I, 0 I, \0 I, 0,, 0,, 0,, ' PEAT, HUMUS,SWAMP SOILS WITH HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS PT HIGH ORGANIC CONTENTS NOTE: DUAL SYMBOLS ARE USED TO INDICATE BORDERLINE SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS 1 r, \ ...e.rt .r at -u�i eb \a`l \\ 1 L: \ 'i \ \.7 ..:...1., r dci..tw r.+--"1::. t f„/,, ,441/iticin, „,_ ,,__ ` ..< ♦ ; \` /; \ ` H a` yet``r.-_.ram >iwil rt S a ,ti B-6, ' :i.: 4. a ° ,ss,.s MI \ rl:» . . t»c ... t»c .. . ♦ Y L ¢/�- - -i$'it- ''' , ' r...,._ B-4 .:..:..:.:.:.. milk , s '',. 4 I I OPEM SPACE]Tr j , `::.e ) I I ' '.-'>._ \ 1 I 1 .. 1 1 1 \\\\gam.\ 'm \\\\\� ia 1 i 1 i ..M 1 \\ 1 t1. / 1 ♦ ♦ 1 1 I aa `\ ♦aa ` i �gi 1a a♦ . � aa 11 1I 1 g. 1 1 A ♦\ \ ♦ I II ^ .�-_r f► ^~Y J l q.,4 .. below. ry—. ��" Call before you dig, !z!,/1) ---—--— — ��,y.5tmare d i a�l wegoeariscimaselmisaraur Won Iwd= R GRAPHIC SCALE 0' 90' 180' Boring locations were marked in the field by pulling from F R O E H L I N G Sc R O B E RT S O N, INC. DATE: October 2022 nearest landmarks and site features. "°E F Engineering Stability Since 1881 3300 Boring Location: & International Airport Drive,Suite 600 SCALE: As Shown Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208 "$ T 704.596.2889 I F 704.596.3784 DRAWN: ABR Stewart's Pond Development EXPLORATION DRAWING NO. Southbury Development, LLC LOCATION 2 Wingate, North Carolina PLAN SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B 1 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:556± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 14.3' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth Depth Remarks (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) 555.7 - 0.3 —'�' \ SURFICIAL SOIL:4 inches ` 8-10-10 0.0Groundwater was not RESIDUUM:Very stiff, brown, sandy SILT(ML) 1.5 20 encounteredpo immediately 554.0 - 2.0 . . I with trace organics, moist 2.0 upon completion of 5 7 10 drilling ' Medium dense,gray and brown,fine clayey 1 17 SAND(SC)with trace organics and rock 10-15-15 3.5 ' fragments, moist 30 5.0 550.0 6.0 I PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as 32-50/5 6.0 hard, brown and tan, SILT(ML)with trace 6.9 100+ 548.0 - 8.0 Il'I� Norganics and rock fragments, moist /. 1 Sampled as very dense,gray and brown, clayey 27-40-50/3 8.5 SAND(SC)with rock fragments, moist 9.8 100+ i " ( — 8-50/4 13.5 541.7 - 14.3 14.3 Boring terminated at 14.3 feet. 100+ N N T 8 u CC LI C z K 0 03 z 0 d cc a 0 0 zI z 0 0 m "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-2 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:549± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 7.6' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth Depth Remarks (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) 548.8 - 0.3 d SURFICIAL SOIL: 3 inches [10-18-50/5 0.0Groundwater was not PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as very 1.4 100+ encountered immediately dense, brown and gray,fine silty SAND(SM)with 2.0 upon completion of ( trace organics and rock fragments, moist 50/4 drilling 3.5 100+ 50/5 r 100+ 543.0 6.0 Sampled as very dense, brown and gray,fine 50/6 6.0 clayey SAND(SC)with trace organics and rock 1 100+ 541.4 - 7.6 \fragments, moist Auger refusal at 7.6 feet. F CC O 0 cc w 21 z 0 "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE rsiz Froehl ing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-2A (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:549± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 5.1' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:Offset 10'S of B-2 Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth Depth Remarks (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) - y Auger only to 5.1 feet Groundwater was not ( encountered immediately upon completion of _ ) drilling 543.9 - 5.1— Auger refusal at 5.1 feet. F CC C o m O d a w 0 z 0 0 m "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-3 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:564± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 13.8' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth Depth Remarks (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) 563.8 = 0.3 \ SURFICIAL SOIL: 3 inches ` 6-11-15 0.0 Groundwater was not RESIDUUM:Very stiff, brown, sandy SILT(ML) 1.5 26 encountered immediately 562.0 - 2.0 trace organics and rock fragments, moist 2.0 upon completion of \withg g / 11-30-50/6 drilling PLY H Sampled hard PARTIALLY brownWEAT and gray,sandyEREDROCK:SILT(ML)withas trace 36-50/6 3.5 100+ 11 organics and rock fragments, moist 4.5 100+ 558.0 - 6.0 1�� 6.0 !i Sampled as hard, brown,sandy SILT(ML)with 50/5 �1 trace organics and rock fragments, moist 100+ 50/3 i 8.5 100+ il 1 550.2 - 13.8 iI 50/3 i 13.5 Boring terminated at 13.8 feet. 100+ N N 4 T 8 0 CC C Z K 0 m d r a 3 w 2 z z OE 0 m "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-4 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:564± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 13.9' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth Depth Remarks (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) 563.7 - 0.3 ' \ SURFICIAL SOIL:4 inches ` 2-1-3 0.0 Groundwater was not RESIDUUM:Soft, brown and gray, sandy SILT 1.5 4 encounteredpo immediately 562.0 - 2.0 i(ML)with trace organics and rock fragments, - 2.0 upon completion of lmoist 1 5 11 23 34 drilling J 560.5 - 3.5 Hard brown and ra ,sandylean CLAY(CL)with 3.5 I � g .Y 33-50/5 \rock fragments, moist I 4 4 100+ PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as very dense, brown and gray,fine silty SAND(SM)with 6.0 trace organics and rock fragments, moist 27 50/46 8 100+ 556.0 8.0 - I1'' 1 Sampled as very dense,gray and brown,fine 8.5 clayey SAND(SC)with trace organics and rock 28-39-50/5 `� fragments, moist 9 9 100+ I" ( 11 550.1 - 13.9 %I' " 50/4 ) 13.5 Boring terminated at 13.9 feet. 100+ N N 4 T 8 0 CC C Z K 0 m d r a 3 w 0 zI z 0 0 m "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-5 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:552± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 14.0' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) Remarks 551.8 - 0.2 _ ' \ SURFICIAL SOIL: 2 inches [ 6-7-8 0.0 Groundwater was not —- RESIDUUM:Stiff, brown,sandy SILT(ML)with 1.5 15 encountered immediately 550.0 - 2.0 I trace organics and rock fragments, moist 2.0 upon completion of �/ J 6-11-25 drilling — • Dense to very dense, brown and gray,fine clayey 36 SAND(SC)with trace organics and rock 20-25-35 3.5 —.- • fragments, moist 60 5.0 • 546.0 - 6.0 50/5.5 6.0 _ � PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as hard, brown and tan, sandy lean CLAY(CL)with 100+ _i/ rock fragments, moist 50/6 8.5 l4 100+ II 538.0 - 14.0 50/6 13.5 Boring terminated at 14 feet. 100+ N N T 8 0 CC C Z K 0 m d r a w 0 zI z 0 0 m "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-6 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:545± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth: 13.7' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Depth Elevation Depth (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) Remarks 544.8 - 0.3 % \ SURFICIAL SOIL: 3 inches r 6-6-7 0.0 Groundwater was not RESIDUUM:Stiff to hard, brown and gray, 1.5 13 encounteredimmediately sandy lean CLAY(CL)with trace organics and 2.0 uppoo n completion of 10 12 19 rock fragments, moist 31 drilling 541.5 - 3.5 3.5 ' ll PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as 20-31-50/6 hard, brown and gray,sandy lean CLAY(CL)with 5.0 100+ `� rock fragments, moist 50/6 6.0 11 100+ 537.0 8.0 ;i' 1 Sampled as very dense, brown,fine silty SAND 8.5 (SM)with rock fragments, moist 50/6 ) 100+ il 11 531.3 - 13.7 1 ' 50/2 i 13.5 Boring terminated at 13.7 feet. 100+ N N 4 T 8 0 CC C (79 K 0 m Z 0 d r a 3 w 21 z 0 0 m "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-7 (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:558± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth:8.1' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:See boring location plan Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Depth Elevation Depth (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) Remarks 557.8 - 0.2 �J' SURFICIAL SOIL: 2 inches ` 6-14-11 0.0 Groundwater was not RESIDUUM:Very stiff to hard, brown and gray, 25 encountered immediately 1.5 upon completion of sandy lean CLAY(CL)with trace organics and 6-36-42 2.0 drilling rock fragments, moist 78 554.5 3.5 PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as very , 50/6 3.5 dense, brown and gray,fine clayey SAND (SC) 100+ with rock fragments, moist 50/3 i 6.0 100+ 549.9 - 8.1 Auger refusal at 8.1 feet. F CC C t 0 m 2 d r w 9.1 z 0 0 "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""O.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance SINCE f$RFroehIing & Robertson , Inc . BORING LOG Boring: B-7A (1 of 1) 1881 Project No:63A-0091 Elevation:558± Drilling Method: HSA Client:Southbury Development, LLC Total Depth:9.0' Hammer Type:Automatic Project:Stewart's Pond Boring Location:Offset 10' E of B-7 Date Drilled:8/23/22 City/State:Wingate, NC Driller: HPC/D. Price Description of Materials *Sample Sample N-Value Elevation Depth Depth Remarks (Classification) Blows (feet) (blows/ft) — Auger only to 8.5 feet Groundwater was not _ encountered immediately upon completion of drilling 549.5 - 8.5 I' PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK:Sampled as very 50/6 8.5 549.0 9•0 Idense, brown and gray,fine clayey SAND (SC) 100+ with rock fragments, moist Auger refusal at 9 feet. F CC C t 0 0 m 0 O d r a w 21 z 0 0 "*Number of blows required for a 140 lb hammer dropping 30""to drive 2""0.D.,1.375"" I.D.sampler a total of 24 inches in four 6"increments. The sum of the second and third increments of penetration is termed the standard penetration resistance rstR APPENDIX III Laboratory Test Summary Sheet Froehling&Robertson,Inc. r8,RCharlotte Office 3300 International Airport Drive,Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28208 Material Test Report Phone:704.596.2889 www.FandR.com Client: Southbury Development, LLC CC: Report No: ASM:6322-03028 20 Cochrane Castle Circle Issue No: 1 Pinehurst, NC 28374 Project: 63A0091 Stewarts Pond Development S. Stewart Street Reviewed By: Robinson Alexander B Wingate, NC 28174 Review Date: 10/2/2022 Material Details Source Onsite Excavated Sampled From on-site excavation Sample Details Sample ID 6322-03028-SO1 6322-03028-S02 Field Sample ID Date Sampled 8/23/2022 8/23/2022 Boring No B-1 S2 B-7 S2 Depth 2-3.5' 2-3.5' Other Test Results .A=1 Description Method Results - + Limits Passing No.200(75 pm)(%) ASTM D1140 44 62 Procedure A A Soaking Period(min) 120 120 Initial Dry Mass(g) 175.2 117.5 Water Content Determined No No Tested By Usery David B Usery David B Water Content(%) ASTM D2216 11.5 8.5 Date Tested 9/15/2022 9/15/2022 Tested By Usery David B Usery David B Group Code ASTM D2487 SC CL Group Name Clayey sand Sandy lean clay Sand(%) 56 38 Fines(%) 45 62 Tested By ASTM D2487 Usery David a Usery David B Liquid Limit ASTM D4318 38 49 Plastic Limit 21 20 Plasticity Index 17 29 Tested By Usery David B Usery David B Date Tested 9/15/2022 9/15/2022 Comments Legend The results provided herein relate only to the items inspected and/or tested.This report shall not be reproduced,except in full,without the prior written approval of F&R. Form No:18980,Report No:ASM:6322-03028 ©2000-2022 QESTLab by SpectraQEST.com Page 1 of 1 r&R APPENDIX IV GBA Publication "Important Information about This Geotechnical Engineering Report" Important Information about This (-- Geotecbnical-[ngineering Subsurface problems are a principal cause of construction delays, cost overruns, claims, and disputes. While you cannot eliminate all such risks, you can manage them. The following information is provided to help. The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) Typical changes that could erode the reliability of this report include has prepared this advisory to help you—assumedly those that affect: a client representative—interpret and apply this • the site's size or shape; geotechnical-engineering report as effectively • the function of the proposed structure,as when it's as possible. In that way, clients can benefit from changed from a parking garage to an office building,or a lowered exposure to the subsurface problems from a light-industrial plant to a refrigerated warehouse; • the elevation,configuration,location,orientation,or that,for decades, have been a principal cause of weight of the proposed structure; construction delays, cost overruns, claims, and • the composition of the design team;or disputes. If you have questions or want more • project ownership. information about any of the issues discussed below, contact your GBA-member geotechnical engineer. As a general rule,always inform your geotechnical engineer of project Active involvement in the Geoprofessional Business changes-even minor ones-and request an assessment of their Association exposes geotechnical engineers to a impact.The geotechnical engineer who prepared this report cannot accept wide array of risk-confrontation techniques that can responsibility or liability for problems that arise because the geotechnical be of genuine benefit for everyone involved with a engineer was not informed about developments the engineer otherwise construction project. would have considered. This Report May Not Be Reliable Geotechnical-Engineering Services Are Performed for Do not rely on this report if your geotechnical engineer prepared it: Specific Purposes, Persons, and Projects • for a different client; Geotechnical engineers structure their services to meet the specific • for a different project; needs of their clients.A geotechnical-engineering study conducted for a different site(that may or may not include all or a for a given civil engineer will not likely meet the needs of a civil- portion of the original site);or works constructor or even a different civil engineer.Because each • before important events occurred at the site or adjacent geotechnical-engineering study is unique,each geotechnical- to it;e.g.,man-made events like construction or engineering report is unique,prepared solely for the client.Those who environmental remediation,or natural events like floods, rely on a geotechnical-engineering report prepared for a different client droughts,earthquakes,or groundwater fluctuations. can be seriously misled.No one except authorized client representatives should rely on this geotechnical-engineering report without first Note,too,that it could be unwise to rely on a geotechnical-engineering conferring with the geotechnical engineer who prepared it.And no one report whose reliability may have been affected by the passage of time, -not even you-should apply this report for any purpose or project except because of factors like changed subsurface conditions;new or modified the one originally contemplated. codes,standards,or regulations;or new techniques or tools.If your geotechnical engineer has not indicated an`apply-by"date on the report, Read this Report in Full ask what it should be,and,in general,if you are the least bit uncertain Costly problems have occurred because those relying on a geotechnical- about the continued reliability of this report,contact your geotechnical engineering report did not read it in its entirety.Do not rely on an engineer before applying it.A minor amount of additional testing or executive summary.Do not read selected elements only.Read this report analysis-if any is required at all-could prevent major problems. in full. Most of the "Findings" Related in This Report Are You Need to Inform Your Geotechnical Engineer Professional Opinions about Change Before construction begins,geotechnical engineers explore a site's Your geotechnical engineer considered unique,project-specific factors subsurface through various sampling and testing procedures. when designing the study behind this report and developing the Geotechnical engineers can observe actual subsurface conditions only at confirmation-dependent recommendations the report conveys.A few those specific locations where sampling and testing were performed.The typical factors include: data derived from that sampling and testing were reviewed by your • the client's goals,objectives,budget,schedule,and geotechnical engineer,who then applied professional judgment to risk-management preferences; form opinions about subsurface conditions throughout the site.Actual • the general nature of the structure involved,its size, sitewide-subsurface conditions may differ-maybe significantly-from configuration,and performance criteria; those indicated in this report.Confront that risk by retaining your • the structure's location and orientation on the site;and geotechnical engineer to serve on the design team from project start to • other planned or existing site improvements,such as project finish,so the individual can provide informed guidance quickly, retaining walls,access roads,parking lots,and whenever needed. underground utilities. This Report's Recommendations Are perform their own studies if they want to,and be sure to allow enough Confirmation-Dependent time to permit them to do so.Only then might you be in a position The recommendations included in this report-including any options to give constructors the information available to you,while requiring or alternatives-are confirmation-dependent.In other words,they are them to at least share some of the financial responsibilities stemming not final,because the geotechnical engineer who developed them relied from unanticipated conditions.Conducting prebid and preconstruction heavily on judgment and opinion to do so.Your geotechnical engineer conferences can also be valuable in this respect. can finalize the recommendations only after observing actual subsurface conditions revealed during construction.If through observation your Read Responsibility Provisions Closely geotechnical engineer confirms that the conditions assumed to exist Some client representatives,design professionals,and constructors do actually do exist,the recommendations can be relied upon,assuming not realize that geotechnical engineering is far less exact than other no other changes have occurred.The geotechnical engineer who prepared engineering disciplines.That lack of understanding has nurtured this report cannot assume responsibility or liability for confirmation- unrealistic expectations that have resulted in disappointments,delays, dependent recommendations if you fail to retain that engineer to perform cost overruns,claims,and disputes.To confront that risk,geotechnical construction observation. engineers commonly include explanatory provisions in their reports. Sometimes labeled"limitations;'many of these provisions indicate This Report Could Be Misinterpreted where geotechnical engineers'responsibilities begin and end,to help Other design professionals'misinterpretation of geotechnical- others recognize their own responsibilities and risks.Read these engineering reports has resulted in costly problems.Confront that risk provisions closely.Ask questions.Your geotechnical engineer should by having your geotechnical engineer serve as a full-time member of the respond fully and frankly. design team,to: • confer with other design-team members, Geoenvironmental Concerns Are Not Covered • help develop specifications, The personnel,equipment,and techniques used to perform an • review pertinent elements of other design professionals' environmental study-e.g.,a"phase-one"or"phase-two"environmental plans and specifications,and site assessment-differ significantly from those used to perform • be on hand quickly whenever geotechnical-engineering a geotechnical-engineering study.For that reason,a geotechnical- guidance is needed. engineering report does not usually relate any environmental findings, conclusions,or recommendations;e.g.,about the likelihood of You should also confront the risk of constructors misinterpreting this encountering underground storage tanks or regulated contaminants. report.Do so by retaining your geotechnical engineer to participate in Unanticipated subsurface environmental problems have led to project prebid and preconstruction conferences and to perform construction failures.If you have not yet obtained your own environmental observation. information,ask your geotechnical consultant for risk-management guidance.As a general rule,do not rely on an environmental report Give Constructors a Complete Report and Guidance prepared for a different client,site,or project,or that is more than six Some owners and design professionals mistakenly believe they can shift months old. unanticipated-subsurface-conditions liability to constructors by limiting the information they provide for bid preparation.To help prevent Obtain Professional Assistance to Deal with Moisture the costly,contentious problems this practice has caused,include the Infiltration and Mold complete geotechnical-engineering report,along with any attachments While your geotechnical engineer may have addressed groundwater, or appendices,with your contract documents,but be certain to note water infiltration,or similar issues in this report,none of the engineer's conspicuously that you've included the material for informational services were designed,conducted,or intended to prevent uncontrolled purposes only.To avoid misunderstanding,you may also want to note migration of moisture-including water vapor-from the soil through that"informational purposes"means constructors have no right to rely building slabs and walls and into the building interior,where it can on the interpretations,opinions,conclusions,or recommendations in cause mold growth and material-performance deficiencies.Accordingly, the report,but they may rely on the factual data relative to the specific proper implementation of the geotechnical engineer's recommendations times,locations,and depths/elevations referenced. Be certain that will not of itself be sufficient to prevent moisture infiltration.Confront constructors know they may learn about specific project requirements, the risk of moisture infiltration by including building-envelope or mold including options selected from the report,only from the design specialists on the design team.Geotechnical engineers are not building- drawings and specifications.Remind constructors that they may envelope or mold specialists. 5 GEOPROFESSIONAL BUSINESS t ASSOCIATION Telephone:301/565-2733 e-mail:info@geoprofessional.org wwwgeoprofessional.org Copyright 2016 by Geoprofessional Business Association(GBA).Duplication,reproduction,or copying of this document,in whole or in part,by any means whatsoever,is strictly prohibited,except with GBAs specific written permission.Excerpting,quoting,or otherwise extracting wording from this document is permitted only with the express written permission of GBA,and only for purposes of scholarly research or book review.Only members of GBA may use this document or its wording as a complement to or as an element of a report of any kind.Any other firm,individual,or other entity that so uses this document without being a GBA member could be committing negligent