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OWRB Project FAP-19-0003L SELS Improvements ADDENDUM #1
ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OWRB LOAN Project No. FAP-19-0003L
Moore Southeast Lift Station Improvements Date Issued: October 14, 2020
This Addendum No. 1 shall modify and take precedence over the original plans and specifications. 1. Contractor shall note that normal precipitation that occurs throughout the course of the year
in Moore, Oklahoma (in days and rainfall amount) shall be included in the construction contract time of 400 calendar days.
2. Delete Terracon Geotech Report dated July 11, 2019 & replace with attached Terracon
Report dated October 7, 2020. 3. Table of Contents, Specifications Volume 2, insert “Section 11200 – Submersible Mixers”
after Section 11001 which is included in the specifications. 4. Delete following inapplicable Specification Sections: - 02281 Termite control - 02341 Lime Stabilization - 02515 Gravel Paving
- 09512 Acoustical Ceiling Tiles - 09250 Gypsum Board 5. Insert the following attached omitted Sections to Specifications: - 08700 Finish Hardware
- 11330 Channel Monster - 13125 Metal Building Systems 6. Coating is not required in the Bar Screen Channel area as stated in Section 09805. 7. Heavy Duty Parking & Drive Treatment: See attached color coded drawing showing areas
requiring concrete (at entrance, parking south of building, & area to the north of structures 1, 2, & 3 in yellow and & gravel drive (OR aggregate surfaced area as defined in Terracon Geotech Report on Page 22) boundary highlighted in orange. Install concrete sidewalk in front of the building as shown.
Contractor shall follow “Pavement Support” Section in Terracon Report for guidance.
Requirements for Heavy Duty Parking & Drive Concrete pavement and Aggregate Surfaced Area (Gravel Drive) described on Pages 20, 21, 22, & first paragraph in 23 of Terracon Geotech Report dated October 7, 2020 shall be used for this project.
PCC – 8.0” Stabilized Subgrade (Pavement Support – Terracon Report) & 6.0” of Concrete
Aggregate Section – 6.0” of ODOT Type A Aggregate Base underlain by a layer of ODOT
Type II Geogrid.
8. Transformer Pad Detail – Use detail shown on Electrical Sheet E3.1. Delete detail on sheet S-023.
OWRB Project FAP-19-0003L SELS Improvements ADDENDUM #1
9. Warning Sign at fence on Sheet C-015 - Provide four (4), one on each side of the fence along property boundary. Install the sign on the gate facing Indian Hills Road in the front & towards the middle of the property fence on the other three sides.
10. Manholes # 1, N1, & S2 shall be 6’-0” diameter manholes. Manhole S1 shall be 5’-0’
diameter. Use 4’-0” diameter Manhole for storm sewer MH. 11. 24-inch & 30-inch Force main and fittings shall be included in Bid Item # 6 for bidding and
payment purposes. 12. Building drain lines & Odor Control Line shall be Schedule 40 PVC. 13. 4-inch gate valve shall be as manufactured by Mueller OR Clow OR American Valve. 14. Valve vault grating support detail is attached. 15. Sheets P-009 & S-013 – Corrected Bottom slab dimension is 52’-3” for MAT “A” & slab
dimension past column is 12”. 16. Sheet S-011 – MAT “B” should be 66’-0” X 25’-6”. Overlap of MAT “A” & MAT “B” is 5’-3”. 17. Specification Section 11200 SUBMERSIBLE MIXERS – Paragraph 2.01 B Table corrections:
Parameter Wet Well Basin Dimensions, L X W X H X SWD 20’-9” X 13’-0” X 41’-0” X 14’-0” Maximum Rated Motor, hp/unit 4.4
18. Provide 16 Sq. Ft. of rip rap treatment to minimize erosion at storm sewer discharge
headwall. 19. 4” RPZ with double checks shall be as manufactured by Watts OR Apollo. 20. Clarifications & recommendations from Geotechnical Engineer regarding acceptability of
excavated material for backfill material: Based on the limited testing performed, soils excavated during the lift station construction
appears suitable for use as backfill; however, further testing during construction should be performed to confirm the suitability of the excavated materials for use as backfill. a. It is noted that structural excavation spec 2220, 2.01, D; states expansive clay soil
shall be classified as unsuitable unless altered by mixing with other material. Although the geotechnical report states unstable soils approx. 2 – 3 ft down in both pump station borings may be unsuitable & material should be hauled off site. If the subgrade soils can pass a proof roll during construction, it is not necessary to be removed and hauled off. June of 2019 when borings were done was very wet. Terracon performed the borings immediately after a period of extended wet weather and hence the top 2 to 3 feet of the subgrade soils appeared to be unstable during June 2019. Hence, the report states “Unstable subgrade soils were encountered to a depth of approximately 2 to 3 feet in the borings at the time of this exploration.”
b. Geotechnical report states low plasticity cohesive soils can be used as pump station
backfill. The soil parameters are LL less than 40%, PI between 5 – 15, and at least
REPORT COVER PAGE
Geotechnical Engineering Report__________________________________________________________________________
Lift Station
Moore, Oklahoma
October 7, 2020
Terracon Project No. 03195081 Revision 1
Prepared for:
Eagle Consultants, Inc.
Edmond, Oklahoma
Prepared by:
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 4701 North St i les Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105P (405) 525 0453 F (405) 557 0549 terracon.com
REPORT COVER LETTER TO SIGN
October 7, 2020
Eagle Consultants, Inc.
2803 South Bryant Avenue
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
Attn: Mr. Satish Dasharathy, P.E.
P: (405) 844 3900
Re: Geotechnical Engineering Report
Lift Station
Indian Hills Road and Sunnylane Road
Moore, Oklahoma
Terracon Project No. 03195081 Revision 1
Dear Mr. Dasharathy:
We have completed the Geotechnical Engineering services for the above referenced project. This
study was performed in general accordance with Terracon Proposal No. P03195081 dated April
16, 2019. This report presents the findings of the subsurface exploration and provides
geotechnical recommendations concerning earthwork and the design and/or construction of
foundations, below-grade walls, floor slabs, and pavements for the proposed project.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions
concerning this report or if we may be of further service, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Terracon Consultants, Inc.Cert. Of Auth. #CA-4531 exp. 6/30/21
Yong Y. Lim, P.E. Norman Tan, P.E.
Senior Engineer Oklahoma No. 23083
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REPORT TOPICS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1SITE CONDITIONS ......................................................................................................... 1PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 2GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION ...................................................................... 3GEOTECHNICAL OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 4EARTHWORK................................................................................................................. 5CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATIONS................................................................................. 8MAT FOUNDATIONS ................................................................................................... 10SHALLOW FOOTING AND PAD FOUNDATIONS ...................................................... 11DEEP FOUNDATIONS ................................................................................................. 14SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................................... 16FLOOR SLABS............................................................................................................. 16LATERAL EARTH PRESSURES ................................................................................. 18PAVEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 20AGGREGATE SURFACED AREAS ............................................................................. 22SLOPE STABILITY....................................................................................................... 23GENERAL COMMENTS ............................................................................................... 23
ATTACHMENTS
EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
SITE LOCATION AND EXPLORATION PLANS
EXPLORATION RESULTS
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Note: Refer to each individual Attachment for a listing of contents.
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INTRODUC TION
Geotechnical Engineering Report
Lift Station
Indian Hills Road and Sunnylane Road
Moore, OklahomaTerracon Project No. 03195081 Revision 1
October 7, 2020
INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of our subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering
services performed for the new lift station planned on the north side of Indian Hills Road,
approximately ¼ mile east of the intersection with Sunnylane Road in Moore, Oklahoma. The
purpose of these services is to provide information and geotechnical engineering
recommendations relative to:
■ Subsurface soil and rock conditions ■ Seismic site classification per IBC
■ Groundwater conditions ■ Lateral earth pressures
■ Site preparation and earthwork ■ Pavement design and construction
■ Excavation considerations ■ Aggregate surfaced areas design and
construction
■ Foundation design and construction ■ Slopes
■ Floor slab design and construction
The geotechnical engineering Scope of Services for this project included the advancement of two
test borings to a depth of approximately 45 feet below existing site grades.
Maps showing the site and boring locations are shown in the Site Location and Exploration
Plan sections, respectively. The results of the laboratory testing performed on soil and rock
samples obtained from the site during the field exploration are included on the boring logs and/or
as separate graphs in the Exploration Results section.
The results of our subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services performed for
the proposed sewer interceptor are provided in a companion geotechnical engineering report titled
“Sewer Interceptor”.
SITE CONDITIONS
The following description of site conditions is derived from our site visit in association with the
field exploration and our review of publicly available geologic maps and client supplied grading
plan with topographic overlay.
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Item Description
Parcel Information
The lift station is planned on the north side of Indian Hills Road,
approximately ¼ mile east of the intersection with Sunnylane Road in
Moore, Oklahoma.
See Site Location
35.29121° -97.43736° (approximate)
Existing Improvements None
Current Ground Cover Vegetation
Existing Topography
Based on the topographic information provided to us, the site slopes
downward from the southwest towards the northeast with about 15 feet of
maximum elevation across the site.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Item Description
Information ProvidedEagle Consultants provided a site layout and a grading plan with
topographic overlay in an email on July 1, 2019.
Project Description
The project includes the construction of a lift station structure, a control
building, a generator, a transformer, and associated pavements/aggregate
surfaced areas.
Proposed Structures
The lift station structure will have a planned bearing depth of 30 feet in the
mechanical screen area and a planned bearing depth of 45 feet in the wet
well area.
The control building will be supported on grade and will house electrical
and odor control equipment.
The generator and transformer will be supported on grade.
Maximum Loads Unknown
Grading/Slopes
The grading plan indicates that less than 6 feet of cut and fill will be needed
to grade the site. Fill slopes with a maximum height of 9 feet are planned
on the north and east sides of the lift station pad.
Excavation depths on the order of 30 to 45 feet are anticipated for the lift
station structure based on the proposed bearing depths provided.
Pavements/Aggregate
Surface Areas
Traffic patterns and anticipated loading conditions were not provided to us
at the time of this report. However, we have assumed that traffic loads will
consist primarily of pickup truck and semi-tractor trailer traffic.
Two traffic categories have been considered. The light-duty parking and
drive area category is for areas expected to receive only pickup truck
traffic. The heavy-duty parking and drive area category assumes one semi-
tractor trailer traffic per month in addition to pickup truck traffic.
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Item Description
Estimated Start of
Construction2020-2021
GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION
Geology
The site is underlain by alluvium deposits followed by the Hennessey unit. Alluvium deposits
consist of sand, silt, clay, gravel, and/or mixture of these. Alluvium is found along the flood plains
of streams. The Hennessey unit consists of red clay shale and mudstone. The total thickness of
the Hennessey unit varies from 400 to 600 feet.
Subsurface Profile
We have developed a general characterization of the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions
based upon our review of the data and our understanding of the geologic setting and planned
construction. The following table provides our geotechnical characterization.
The geotechnical characterization forms the basis of our geotechnical calculations and evaluation
of site preparation, foundation options, and pavement options. As noted in General Comments,
the characterization is based upon widely spaced exploration points across the site, and variations
are likely.
StratumApproximate Depth to Bottom of
Stratum (feet)Material Description Consistency/Density
Surface 0.4 to 0.5 Topsoil N/A
1 28 to 33
Sandy lean clay, lean clay
with sand, lean clay, and
sandy silty clay
Medium stiff to hard
2
Undetermined: Borings terminated
within this stratum at the planned
depth of approximately 45 feet
Highly weathered shale and
slightly weathered shaleSoft to hard
Conditions encountered at each boring location are indicated on the individual boring logs shown
in the Exploration Results section and are attached to this report. Stratification boundaries on
the boring logs represent the approximate location of changes in soil and rock types; in situ, the
transition between materials may be gradual.
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Groundwater Conditions
The boreholes were observed while drilling and after completion for the presence and level of
groundwater. The water levels observed in the boreholes can be found on the boring logs in
Exploration Results, and are summarized below.
Boring Number
Approximate Depth to
Groundwater while Drilling
(feet)1
Approximate Depth to
Groundwater after Drilling
(feet)1
B-1 40 43.5
B-1A 18.5 18.5
1. Below ground surface
Groundwater was observed in the borings for the short duration the borings remained open. This
does not necessarily mean the water levels measured in the borings are the actual groundwater
levels. Due to the low permeability of the materials encountered in the borings, a relatively long
period may be necessary for a groundwater level to stabilize in a borehole. Long term
observations in piezometers or observation wells sealed from the influence of surface water are
often required to define groundwater levels in materials of this type.
GEOTECHNICAL OVERVIEW
The grading plan indicates that less than 6 feet of cut and fill will be needed to grade the site.
Excavation depths on the order of 30 to 45 feet are anticipated for the lift station structure.
The borings generally encountered low plasticity clays underlain by weathered shale bedrock at
approximate depths of 28 and 33 feet.
Slope inclinations recommended for the lift station structure excavation are provided herein.
Where space requirements make it impractical to slope the side of the excavation, a temporary
shoring system should be installed to protect adjacent property.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered and the site layout and structure bearing depths
provided, the following foundation recommendations can be made:
■ The lift station structure could be supported on mat foundations.
■ To minimize post-construction settlement of structures constructed over the deep backfill
placed around the lift station structure and intercepter (which is expected to experience
higher than acceptable post-construction settlement), we recommend supporting the
control building, generator, and transformer on drilled pier foundations extending into
bedrock. Alternatively, the control building could be supported on shallow footing
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foundations in conjuction with floor slabs and the generator and transformer could be
supported on shallow pad foundations provided these structures are located at least 10
feet away from the deep backfill placed around the lift station structure and intercepter.
The materials encountered within the anticipated depth of seasonal moisture change generally
have low shrink/swell potential and appear suitable for supporting floor slabs provided the
recommended proofrolling and moisture/density control are incorporated into subgrade
preparation and fill placement.
Subgrade stabilization of the on-site soils with Class “C” fly ash or cement kiln dust (CKD) is
recommended to improve long-term support for the new pavements.
The General Comments section provides an understanding of the report limitations.
EARTHWORK
Earthwork is anticipated to include clearing and grubbing, excavations, and fill placement. The
following sections provide recommendations for use in the preparation of specifications for the
work. Recommendations include critical quality criteria, as necessary, to render the site in the
state considered in our geotechnical engineering evaluation for foundations, floor slabs, and
pavements/aggregate surfaced areas.
Site Preparation
Site preparation should include removing trees, brush, vegetation, topsoil, and any other
unsuitable materials encountered on-site in construction areas. Following removal of the tree
stumps, the excavations created should be cleaned of loose material and replaced with
engineered fill as outlined in the following paragraphs. Based on our boring information, we
anticipate removing approximately 5 to 6 inches of topsoil. The necessary stripping and
excavation depths should be determined at the time of construction by a representative of the
Geotechnical Engineer.
Weather conditions will influence site preparation procedures. If soil water contents are high,
which could be the case if construction begins following a wet period, drying of exposed soils may
be required to develop a stable base on which to place fill. Scarifying and aerating the soil may
be sufficient to reduce the water content during warm, dry weather, but this will be less effective
during periods of cool or wet weather. Removing and replacing wet soils should be expected if
site preparation is conducted during cool and/or wet conditions.
After performing any required cuts, but before placing any fill, we recommend the exposed soils
be proof-rolled with a loaded, tandem-axle dump truck weighing at least 25 tons (under the
observation of Terracon personnel) to locate any soft or unstable zones. The proof-rolling should
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involve overlapping passes in mutually perpendicular directions. Where rutting or pumping is
observed during proof-rolling, the unstable soils should be overexcavated and replaced with a low
plasticity cohesive soil as described in the following sections if it cannot be effectively compacted
in-place. Proof-rolling will not be required in the lift station structure footprint.
After proof-rolling and correcting any unstable subgrade, we recommend the exposed subgrade
soils to receive new fill be scarified to a depth of 8 inches. The water content of the scarified soil
should be adjusted to within 2 percent of its optimum value, prior to being compacted to at least
95 percent of its maximum dry density as determined by test method ASTM D698 (standard
Proctor).
Unstable Soil
Unstable subgrade soils were encountered to a depth of approximately 2 to 3 feet in the borings
at the time of this exploration. Based on the existing conditions, the contractor will likely
experience difficulties obtaining a satisfactory proof-roll. The amount of unstable soils that may
have to be overexcavated and recompacted or replaced should be determined at the time of
construction.
Fill Material Types
All fill required to develop the design subgrade elevation should be an approved material that is
free of organic matter and debris. Earthen materials used for fill should meet the following material
property requirements:
Soil Type1 USCS
Classification
Acceptable Location for
Placement
Low plasticity cohesive soils2 -
Liquid limit less than 40
Plasticity index between 5 and 18
At least 60 percent passing a No. 200 Sieve
CL, CL-ML All locations and elevations3
Type “A” aggregate base meeting the
requirements per Section 703.01 of ODOT
Standard Specifications for Highway
Construction4
---Beneath floor slabs as capillary
break; aggregate surface areas
ASTM D448 No. 57 or No. 67 aggregate --- Granular working base
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Soil Type1 USCS
Classification
Acceptable Location for
Placement
1. Fill should consist of approved materials free of organic matter and debris. Frozen material should not be
used, and fill should not be placed on a frozen subgrade. A sample of each material type should be
submitted to the Geotechnical Engineer for evaluation prior to use on this site.
2. Portions of the the on-site clays appear suitable for use as low plasticity cohesive soil; however, this should
be verified during construction by further testing.
3. Low plasticity cohesive soils can be used in the pavement areas provided the top 8 inches of the pavement
subgrade is stabilized with Class “C” fly ash or cement kiln dust (CKD) as noted in Pavements.
4. Recycled aggregate is not recommended.
Fill Compaction Requirements
Engineered fill should meet the following compaction requirements.
Item Description
Maximum Lift
Thickness
8 inches or less in loose thickness when heavy, self-propelled compaction
equipment is used
4 to 6 inches in loose thickness when hand-guided equipment (i.e., jumping
jack or plate compactor) is used
Minimum Compaction
Requirements1
Low plasticity cohesive soils: At least 95% for fill placed from finished
grade to a depth of 5 feet below finished grade. At least 100% for fill placed
at a depth greater than 5 feet below finished grade.
Stabilized depth of pavement subgrade: At least 98%
Type “A” aggregate base: At least 98%
ASTM D448 No. 57 or No. 67 aggregate: One to two passes of hand-
guided equipment (i.e., jumping jack or plate compactor) or a roller
Water Content Range1
Low plasticity cohesive soils: Within 2% of its optimum value
Stabilized depth of pavement subgrade: Within 2% of its optimum value
Type “A” aggregate base: Workable water content
ASTM D448 No. 57 or No. 67 aggregate: Not applicable
1. Maximum dry density and optimum water content as determined by test method ASTM D698 (standard
Proctor).
Grading and Drainage
Effective drainage should be developed during construction and maintained throughout the life of
the development.
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Earthwork Construction Considerations
Upon completion of filling and grading, care should be taken to maintain the subgrade water
content prior to construction of floor slabs. Construction traffic over the completed subgrade
should be avoided. The site should also be graded to prevent ponding of surface water on the
prepared subgrade or in excavations. Water collecting over, or adjacent to, construction areas
should be removed. If the subgrade freezes, desiccates, saturates, or is disturbed, the affected
material should be removed, or the materials should be scarified, moisture conditioned, and
recompacted, prior to slab construction.
Construction Observation and Testing
The earthwork efforts should be monitored under the direction of the Geotechnical Engineer.
Monitoring should include documentation of adequate removal of tree stumps, vegetation and
topsoil, proof-rolling, and mitigation of areas delineated by the proof-roll to require mitigation.
Each lift of compacted fill should be tested, evaluated, and reworked as necessary until approved
by the Geotechnical Engineer prior to placement of additional lifts. Each lift of fill should be tested
for density and water content at a frequency of at least one test for every 2,500 square feet of
compacted fill in the building areas and 5,000 square feet in the pavement areas. One density
and water content test per lift should be performed for every 50 linear feet of compacted utility
trench backfill.
In areas of foundation excavations, the bearing subgrade should be evaluated under the direction
of the Geotechnical Engineer. In the event that unanticipated conditions are encountered, the
Geotechnical Engineer should recommend mitigation options.
In addition to the documentation of the essential parameters necessary for construction, the
continuation of the Geotechnical Engineer into the construction phase of the project provides the
continuity to maintain the Geotechnical Engineer’s evaluation of subsurface conditions, including
assessing variations and associated design changes.
CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATIONS
We anticipate that the excavation for the lift station structure will extend into bedrock. Rock
formations that have standard penetration test results of 4 or more inches per 50 blows can
usually be excavated with heavy excavation equipment equipped with ripping teeth. Rock
formations that have standard penetration test results of 3 inches or less per 50 blows usually
require pneumatic equipment to remove. Variations in hardness of rock will likely can occur with
depth and distance from the borings.
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To protect the subgrade from excessive wetting and disturbance by construction equipment and
to provide a stable working surface for construction, we recommend a 4- to 6-inch thick layer of
granular working base (such as ASTM D448 No. 57 or No. 67 stone) be installed on the bottom
of the excavation for the lift station structure. The bottom of the excavation should be sloped to
drain surface water to the excavation perimeter where it can be collected and removed.
Grading in the form of ditches or berms should be provided around the perimeter of the excavation
to divert surface runoff and soil from entering into the excavated area.
Groundwater was encountered at depths ranging from approximately 18.5 to 43.5 feet in the
borings. Dewatering of the excavation for the lift station structure could be accomplished using
sumps with pumps.
Sloped excavations greater than 20 feet should be designed by a Professional Engineer. Based
on the subsurface conditions encountered and the excavation depths anticipated for the lift station
structure, the following slope recommendations could be considered:
■ Temporary cuts in clay above the groundwater table should be sloped no steeper than 2
horizontal to 1 vertical.
■ Temporary cuts in clay below the groundwater table should be sloped no steeper than 2.5
horizontal to 1 vertical.
■ Temporary cuts in highly weathered shale should be sloped no steeper than ¾ horizontal
to 1 vertical.
■ Temporary vertical cuts could be performed in slightly weathered shale.
■ To protect adjacent property (i.e., roadways), the crest of the slope should be located at a
minimum lateral distance equal to no less than the slope height from adjacent property
(i.e., roadways).
■ Soil piles should be kept to a minimum lateral distance from the crest of the slope equal
to no less than 2 times the slope height.
■ Cranes should be kept to a minimum lateral distance from the crest of the slope equal to
no less than the slope height.
■ The exposed slope face should be protected against the elements.
Where space requirements make it impractical to slope the side of the excavation, a temporary
shoring system should be installed to protect adjacent property (i.e., roadways).
Construction site safety is the sole responsibility of the contractor who controls the means,
methods, and sequencing of construction operations. Under no circumstances shall the
information provided herein be interpreted to mean Terracon is assuming responsibility for
construction site safety, or the contractor's activities; such responsibility shall neither be implied
nor inferred.
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MAT FOUNDATIONS
The lift station structure could be supported on mat foundations.
Design Parameters
Item Description
Maximum Net Allowable Bearing Pressure1 4,000 psf
Estimated Modulus of Subgrade Reaction2 150 pci
Required Bearing Stratum3
Undisturbed native soils (encountered at least 30
feet below existing grade), highly weathered
shale and/or slightly weathered shale
Uplift Resistance
The buoyant forces could be counteracted by a
thicker mat foundation and/or widening the mat
laterally beyond the edge of the walls and
assuming a total soil density not exceeding 125
pcf and a submerged soil density not exceeding
60 pcf for engineered backfill placed above the
mat
Estimated Total Settlement from Structural
Loads4 Less than 1 inch
Estimated Differential Settlement4 About 1/2 of total settlement
1. The maximum net allowable bearing pressure is the pressure in excess of the minimum surrounding
overburden pressure at the foundation base elevation. The allowable bearing pressure has a safety factor
of 3 or greater. The bearing pressure can be increased by 1/3 for transient loads unless those loads have
been factored to account for transient conditions.
2. Modulus of subgrade reaction (k30”) is an estimated value based upon our experience with the subgrade
condition. This value is based on a 30-inch diameter plate. For large area loads, the modulus of subgrade
reaction would be lower. The modulus of subgrade reaction (kBXL) for mat foundations measuring B (width)
and L (length) can be estimated using the following equation:
k × =k "
B "B 1 + 0.5 B
L1.5
3. Unsuitable or soft soils should be over-excavated and replaced per the recommendations presented in the
Earthwork.
4. To minimize differential foundation settlement between the mechanical screen (bearing at 30 feet below
grade) and the wet well (bearing at 45 feet below grade), we recommend using a controlled low strength
material (flowable fill) with a compressive strength between 75 and 100 psi as backfill behind the below-
grade wall located between the mechanical screen and wet well.
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Foundation Construction Considerations
As noted in Earthwork, the foundation excavations should be evaluated under the direction of
the Geotechnical Engineer. The base of all foundation excavations should be free of water and
loose soil, prior to placing concrete. Concrete should be placed soon after excavating to reduce
bearing material disturbance. Care should be taken to prevent wetting or drying of the bearing
materials during construction. Excessively wet or dry material or any loose/disturbed material in
the bottom of the foundation excavations should be removed before foundation concrete is
placed.
If unsuitable bearing materials are encountered at the base of the planned foundation excavation,
the excavation should be extended deeper to suitable materials, and the foundations could bear
at the lower level or at a higher elevation on lean concrete backfill placed in the excavations. This
is illustrated on the sketch below.
SHALLOW FOOTING AND PAD FOUNDATIONS
The control building could be supported on shallow footing foundations and the generator and
transformer could be supported on shallow pad foundations provided the control building,
generator and transformer are located at least 10 feet away from the deep backfill placed around
the lift station structure and interceptor.
If the site has been prepared in accordance with the requirements noted in Earthwork, the
following design parameters are applicable for shallow footing and pad foundations.
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Design Parameters
Item Description
Maximum Net Allowable Bearing Pressure1
1,500 psf (shallow footing foundations for the
control building; shallow pad foundation for the
transformer)
500 psf (shallow pad foundation for the
generator)
Required Bearing Stratum2 Engineered fill and/or undisturbed native soils
Minimum Foundation WidthIsolated: 30 inches
Continuous: 18 inches
Allowable Passive Resistance3
(equivalent fluid pressures)150 pcf
Allowable Coefficient of Sliding Friction4 0.2
Minimum Embedment below Finished Grade5, 6 24 inches
Frost Depth 18 inches
Estimated Total Settlement from Structural
LoadsLess than 1 inch
Estimated Differential Settlement About 1/2 of total settlement
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Item Description
1. The maximum net allowable bearing pressure is the pressure in excess of the minimum surrounding
overburden pressure at the foundation base elevation. The allowable bearing pressures have a safety factor
of 3 or greater. The bearing pressures can be increased by 1/3 for transient loads unless those loads have
been factored to account for transient conditions. The values assume that exterior grades are no steeper
than 20 percent within 10 feet of the structure.
2. Unsuitable or soft soils should be over-excavated and replaced per the recommendations presented in the
following report section. Due to presence of low strength near surface soils, we recommend evaluating the
bearing materials by performing dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) tests in the foundation excavations.
When DCP tests are used to evaluate the suitability of the bearing materials, they should be performed at
the base of the footing excavation and at every 12 inches to a depth equal to the width of isolated
footings/shallow pad foundations or two times the width of continuous footings. However, in no case should
the suitability of the bearing materials be evaluated to a depth that is less than 3 feet below the base of
foundations. If unsuitable soil is present, the excavation should be extended until suitable material is
encountered. Foundations could bear on suitable material at the lower level or at a higher elevation on lean
concrete backfill or engineered backfill placed in the excavations as outlined the following report section.
3. With an applied safety factor of 2. Use of passive earth pressures require the sides of the excavation for
the foundation to be nearly vertical and the concrete placed neat against these vertical faces or that the
foundation forms be removed and compacted engineered fill be placed against the vertical foundation face.
Unless pavements or on-grade slabs are provided up to and above the foundations, the allowable passive
pressure should be disregarded to a depth of 1.5 feet below the final grade.
4. With an applied safety factor of 2. Can be used to compute sliding resistance where foundations are placed
on suitable soil/materials. Should be neglected for foundations subject to net uplift conditions.
5. Embedment necessary to minimize the effects of frost and/or seasonal water content variations. For sloping
ground, maintain depth below the lowest adjacent exterior grade within 5 horizontal feet of the structure.
6. Shallow pad foundations intended for non-movement sensitive equipment may bear at a minimum depth of
6 inches below finished grade.
Foundation Construction Considerations
As noted in Earthwork, the foundation excavations should be evaluated under the direction of
the Geotechnical Engineer. The base of all foundation excavations should be free of water and
loose soil, prior to placing concrete. Concrete should be placed soon after excavating to reduce
bearing material disturbance. Care should be taken to prevent wetting or drying of the bearing
materials during construction. Excessively wet or dry material or any loose/disturbed material in
the bottom of the foundation excavations should be removed/reconditioned before foundation
concrete is placed.
If unsuitable bearing materials are encountered at the base of the planned foundation excavation,
the excavation should be extended deeper to suitable materials, and the foundations could bear
at the lower level or at a higher elevation on lean concrete backfill placed in the excavations. This
is illustrated on the sketch below.
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Over-excavation for engineered fill placement below foundations should be conducted as shown
below. The over-excavation should be backfilled up to the foundation base elevation, with a low
plasticity cohesive soil fill placed, as recommended in the Earthwork section.
DEEP FOUNDATIONS
Drilled Pier Design Parameters
To minimize post-construction settlement of structures constructed over the deep backfill placed
around the lift station structure and intercepter (which is expected to experience higher than
acceptable post-construction settlement), we recommend supporting the control building,
generator, and transformer on drilled pier foundations extending into bedrock. Design parameters
are provided in the table below for the design of drilled pier foundations.
Description Value
Foundation Type Straight shaft drilled piers
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Description Value
Bearing Material
Highly weathered shale and/or slightly weathered
shale encountered at depths of approximately 28 to
33 feet below existing grade (approximate
elevations of 1100.5 to 1104.5 feet) in the borings3
Minimum Embedment2 feet into highly weathered shale and/or slightly
weathered shale
Maximum Net Allowable Bearing Pressure1, 2 20,000 psf within highly weathered shale and/or
slightly weathered shale
Maximum Allowable Skin Friction1, 4 2,000 psf within highly weathered shale and/or
slightly weathered shale
Downward Drag5
Above the groundwater table: 35 psf per foot of
depth
Below the groundwater table: 17 psf per foot of
depth
Minimum Pier Diameter6 24 inches
Minimum Grade Beam Embedment Depth
Below Finished Grade7 24 inches
Minimum Void Space Beneath Grade Beam or
Pier CapsNot required
Estimated Total Settlement from Structural
Loads½ inch
Estimated Differential Settlement Less than ½ inch
1. Design capacities are dependent upon the method of installation and quality control parameters. The values
provided are estimates and should be verified when installation protocol has been finalized.
2. The maximum net allowable bearing pressure is the pressure in excess of the minimum surrounding
overburden pressure at the foundation base elevation. The allowable bearing pressure has a safety factor
of approximately 3. The bearing pressure can be increased by 1/3 for transient loads unless those loads
have been factored to account for transient conditions. Piers should extend at least 2 feet into the bearing
materials for end bearing to be considered.
3. See Subsurface Profile in Geotechnical Characterization for more details on stratigraphy.
4. Skin friction may be used to resist both upward and downward axial forces. The allowable skin friction value
has a safety factor of approximately 2.
5. Post-construction settlement of the deep fill will exert a downward drag force on drilled pier foundations.
Drilled pier foundations extending through the deep fill should be designed for downward drag force.
6. Assume that enough steel reinforcement is provided to provide adequate structural integrity.
7. Grade beams or pier caps should be structurally connected to the top of the piers.
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Drilled Pier Construction Considerations
The drilling contractor should anticipate the need for a heavy-duty rig equipped with a rock auger
to penetrate the weathered bedrock. We do not expect temporary casing will be needed to prevent
caving of the excavation sides based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the borings;
however, the final determination should be made at the time of construction. The contractor
should have temporary casings on site.
Groundwater was encountered in the borings at depths ranging from approximately 18.5 to 43.5
feet at the time of this investigation; therefore, we expect dewatering would be needed to facilitate
drilled pier construction. However, the need for dewatering will depend on the actual groundwater
conditions at the time of construction. Prior to placing concrete, water or sloughed material should
be removed from the base of the drilled piers. If water is encountered and it cannot be removed,
the concrete should be placed using a tremie pipe or pumped from the bottom of the pier
excavation to the top, displacing the water to the surface. To facilitate pier construction, concrete
should be on-site and ready for placement as pier excavations are completed. In no event should
a pier excavation be allowed to remain open overnight.
SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
The seismic design requirements for buildings and other structures are based on Seismic Design
Category. Site Classification is required to determine the Seismic Design Category for a structure.
The Site Classification is based on the upper 100 feet of the site profile defined by a weighted
average value of either shear wave velocity, standard penetration resistance, or undrained shear
strength in accordance with Section 20.4 of ASCE 7 and the International Building Code (IBC).
Based on the soil and bedrock properties encountered at the site and as described on the
exploration logs and results, it is our professional opinion that the Seismic Site Classification is
D. Subsurface explorations at this site were extended to a maximum depth of 45 feet. The site
properties below the boring depth to 100 feet were estimated based on our experience and
knowledge of geologic conditions of the general area. Additional deeper borings or geophysical
testing may be performed to confirm the conditions below the current boring depth.
FLOOR SLABS
The control building could be supported on shallow footing foundations in conjuction with floor
slabs provided the building is located at least 10 feet away from the deep backfill placed around
the lift station structure and the interceptor.
Design parameters for floor slabs assume the requirements for Earthwork have been followed.
Specific attention should be given to positive drainage away from the structure.
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Floor Slab Design Parameters
Item Description
Floor Slab Support1 On-site soils prepared in accordance with Earthwork
Estimated Modulus of
Subgrade Reaction2
100 pci on soil subgrade
110 pci on a 4-inch thick layer of Type “A” aggregate over soil subgrade
1. Floor slabs should be structurally independent of building foundations or walls to reduce the possibility of
floor slab cracking caused by differential movements between the slab and foundation.
2. Modulus of subgrade reaction is an estimated value based upon our experience with the subgrade
condition, the requirements noted in Earthwork, and the slab support as noted in this table. This value is
based on a 30-inch diameter plate. For large area loads, the modulus of subgrade reaction would be lower.
The use of a vapor retarder should be considered beneath concrete slabs on grade covered with
wood, tile, carpet, or other moisture sensitive or impervious coverings, or when the slab will
support equipment sensitive to moisture. When conditions warrant the use of a vapor retarder,
the slab designer should refer to ACI 302 and/or ACI 360 for procedures and cautions regarding
the use and placement of a vapor retarder.
Saw-cut control joints should be placed in the slab to help control the location and extent of
cracking. For additional recommendations refer to the ACI Design Manual. Joints or cracks should
be sealed with a water-proof, non-extruding compressible compound specifically recommended
for heavy duty concrete pavement and wet environments.
Where floor slabs are tied to perimeter walls or constructed as turn-down slabs to meet structural
or other construction objectives, our experience indicates differential movement between the walls
and slabs will likely be observed in adjacent slab expansion joints or floor slab cracks beyond the
length of the structural dowels. The Structural Engineer should account for potential differential
settlement through use of sufficient control joints, appropriate reinforcing or other means.
Floor Slab Construction Considerations
Finished subgrade within and for at least 10 feet beyond the floor slab should be protected from
traffic, rutting, or other disturbance and maintained in a relatively moist condition until floor slabs
are constructed. If the subgrade should become damaged or desiccated prior to construction of
floor slabs, the affected material should be removed and engineered fill should be added to
replace the resulting excavation. Final conditioning of the finished subgrade should be performed
immediately prior to placement of the floor slab support course.
The Geotechnical Engineer should approve the condition of the floor slab subgrade immediately
prior to placement of the floor slab support course, reinforcing steel, and concrete. Attention
should be paid to high traffic areas that were rutted and disturbed earlier, and to areas where
backfilled trenches are located.
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LATERAL EARTH PRESSURES
Design Parameters
Structures with unbalanced backfill levels on opposite sides should be designed for earth
pressures at least equal to values indicated in the following table. Earth pressures will be
influenced by structural design of the walls, conditions of wall restraint, methods of construction
and/or compaction and the strength of the materials being restrained. Two wall restraint conditions
are shown in the diagram below. Active earth pressure is commonly used for design of free-
standing cantilever retaining walls and assumes wall movement. The “at-rest” condition assumes
no wall movement and is commonly used for basement walls, loading dock walls, or other walls
restrained at the top. The recommended design lateral earth pressures do not include a factor of
safety and do not provide for possible hydrostatic pressure on the walls (unless stated).
Lateral Earth Pressure Design Parameters
Earth Pressure
Condition1
Coefficient for
Backfill Type2
Surcharge
Pressure3, 4, 5
p1 (psf)
Effective Fluid Pressures (psf)2, 4, 5
Unsaturated6
Submerged6
Active (Ka)Granular - 0.33
Fine Grained - 0.42
(0.33)S
(0.42)S
(45)H
(55)H
(85)H
(90)H
At-Rest (Ko)Granular - 0.50
Fine Grained - 0.59
(0.50)S
(0.59)S
(65)H
(80)H
(95)H
(105)H
Passive (Kp)Granular - 3.00
Fine Grained - 2.37
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(390)H
(310)H
(265)H
(225)H
1. For active earth pressure, wall must rotate about base, with top lateral movements 0.002 H to 0.004 H,
where H is wall height. For passive earth pressure, wall must move horizontally to mobilize resistance.
2. Uniform, horizontal backfill, compacted to between 95% and 100% of the ASTM D 698 maximum dry
density, rendering a maximum unit weight of 130 pcf.
3. Uniform surcharge, where S is surcharge pressure.
4. Loading from heavy compaction equipment is not included.
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Lateral Earth Pressure Design Parameters
Earth Pressure
Condition1
Coefficient for
Backfill Type2
Surcharge
Pressure3, 4, 5
p1 (psf)
Effective Fluid Pressures (psf)2, 4, 5
Unsaturated6
Submerged6
5. No safety factor is included in these values.
6. To achieve “Unsaturated” conditions, follow guidelines in Subsurface Drainage for Below-Grade Walls
below. “Submerged” conditions are recommended when drainage behind walls is not incorporated into the
design.
Backfill placed against the walls should consist of granular soils or low plasticity cohesive soils
(PI≤15). For values in the above table to be valid, the backfill must extend out and up from the
base of the wall at an angle of at least 45 and 60 degrees from vertical for the at-rest and passive
cases, respectively. Additionally, the backfill must extend out from the base of the wall at an angle
of at least 30 degrees from vertical for the active case.
Subsurface Drainage for Below-Grade Walls
If preventing hydrostatic loading on the walls is desired, a perforated rigid plastic drain line
installed behind the base of walls and extends below adjacent grade is recommended. The invert
of a drain line around a below-grade building area or exterior retaining wall should be placed near
foundation bearing level. The drain line should be sloped to provide positive gravity drainage to
daylight or to a sump pit and pump. The drain line should be surrounded by clean, free-draining
granular material having less than 5 percent passing the No. 200 sieve, such as No. 57 aggregate.
The free-draining aggregate should be encapsulated in a filter fabric. The granular fill should
extend to within 2 feet of final grade, where it should be capped with compacted cohesive fill to
reduce infiltration of surface water into the drain system.
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As an alternative to free-draining granular fill, a pre-fabricated drainage structure may be used. A
pre-fabricated drainage structure is a plastic drainage core or mesh which is covered with filter
fabric to prevent soil intrusion, and is fastened to the wall prior to placing backfill.
PAVEMENTS
General Pavement Comments
Pavement designs are provided for the traffic conditions as noted in Project Description. A
critical aspect of pavement performance is site preparation. Pavement designs noted in this
section are considered appropriate for this project provided the subgrade has been prepared as
recommended in the Earthwork section and in the following sections of this report.
Pavement Support
We expect the subgrade soils in the pavement areas will generally consist of low plasticity
cohesive soils. These soils will tend to cause trafficability problems during construction when the
subgrade gets wet and, in their existing condition, do not appear suitable for the long-term support
of pavements.
To reduce potential trafficability problems and strength loss and to improve the long-term
subgrade support, we recommend that the top 8 inches of the subgrade be treated with Class “C”
fly ash or cement kiln dust. Based on past experience with soils similar to those present at the
site, we estimate 10 to 14 percent Class “C” fly ash or cement kiln dust will be needed to
adequately treat the on-site soils. The actual percentage of additive should be determined at the
time of construction by the Geotechnical Engineer. Before compaction, the treated soil zone
should be adjusted to within 2 percent of the material’s optimum moisture as determined by test
method ASTM D698 (standard Proctor). After conditioning the soil to the required water content,
the treated subgrade should be compacted to at least 98 percent of the material’s maximum dry
density as determined by test method ASTM D698 (standard Proctor). Compaction should be
completed within about two hours after initially mixing the soil and stabilizing agent to optimize
the stabilization benefit.
Pavement Section Thicknesses
The following table provides options for Asphaltic Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete
sections:
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Minimum Pavement Recommendations1
Layer Light-Duty Parking and Drive2
Heavy-Duty Parking and Drive2
Portland Cement Concrete5.0” Concrete
8.0” Stabilized Subgrade
6.0” Concrete
8.0” Stabilized Subgrade
Asphaltic Concrete
2.0” Type “B” Asphaltic Concrete
3.0” Type “A” Asphaltic Concrete
8.0” Stabilized Subgrade
2.0” Type “B” Asphaltic Concrete
5.0” Type “A” Asphaltic Concrete
8.0” Stabilized Subgrade
1. All materials should meet the current Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Standard
Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction. For asphaltic concrete, refer to ODOT 1999
Specifications.
2. See Project Description for more specifics regarding light-duty and heavy-duty traffic. If the traffic loading
expected is different than our assumptions, we should be provided the traffic information and allowed to
review these pavement sections.
Pavement Drainage
The pavement surfacing and adjacent sidewalks should be sloped to provide rapid drainage of
surface water. Water should not be allowed to pond on or adjacent to these grade-supported
slabs, since this could saturate the subgrade and contribute to premature pavement or slab
deterioration.
Pavement Maintenance
The pavement sections represent minimum recommended thicknesses and, as such, periodic
maintenance should be anticipated. Therefore, preventive maintenance should be planned and
provided for through an on-going pavement management program. Maintenance activities are
intended to slow the rate of pavement deterioration and to preserve the pavement investment.
Maintenance consists of both localized maintenance (e.g. crack and joint sealing and patching)
and global maintenance (e.g. surface sealing). Preventive maintenance is usually the priority
when implementing a pavement maintenance program. Additional engineering observation is
recommended to determine the type and extent of a cost-effective program. Even with periodic
maintenance, some movements and related cracking may still occur and repairs may be required.
Pavement performance is affected by its surroundings. In addition to providing preventive
maintenance, the Civil Engineer should consider the following recommendations in the design
and layout of pavements:
■ Final grade adjacent to paved areas should slope down from the edges at a minimum 2%.
■ Subgrade and pavement surfaces should have a minimum 2% slope to promote proper
surface drainage.
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■ Install below pavement drainage systems surrounding areas anticipated for frequent
wetting.
■ Install joint sealant and seal cracks immediately.
■ Seal all landscaped areas in or adjacent to pavements to reduce moisture migration to
subgrade soils.
■ Place compacted, low permeability backfill against the exterior side of curb and gutter.
■ Place curb, gutter and/or sidewalk directly on clay subgrade soils rather than on unbound
granular base course materials.
AGGREGATE SURFACED AREAS
A critical aspect of the performance of aggregate surfaced areas is site preparation. Thickness
designs, noted in this section, must be applied to the site which has been prepared as
recommended in the Earthwork section and in the following sections of this report.
Aggregate Section Thicknesses
Item Description
Heavy-Duty Parking and Drive1 6 inches of ODOT Type “A” aggregate base underlain
by a layer of ODOT Type II geogrid
1. See Project Description for more specifics regarding heavy-duty traffic. If the traffic loading expected is
different than our assumptions, we should be provided the traffic information and allowed to review the
section.
Aggregate Surfaced Area Drainage
Subgrade should be sloped to provide rapid drainage of surface water. Water allowed to pond on
the subgrade could saturate the subgrade and contribute to premature deterioration.
Aggregate Surfaced Area Maintenance
It should be emphasized that aggregate surfaced areas, regardless of the thickness or practical
subgrade preparation measures, will require on-going maintenance and repairs to keep them in
a serviceable condition. While geogrid stabilization will reduce rutting of the underlying soil
subgrade, movement (i.e. rutting and shoving) of the surficial aggregate will likely occur at
locations where the soil subgrade is softer than designed and where traffic stops and turns. When
potholes, ruts, depressions or yielding subgrade develop they must be repaired prior to applying
additional traffic loads. Typical repairs could consist of placing additional aggregate in ruts or
depressed areas and, in some cases adding an additional layer of geogrid. Potholes and
depressions should not be filled by blading adjacent ridges or high areas into the depressed areas.
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New material should be added to the depressed areas as they develop. Failure to make timely
repairs will result in more rapid deterioration, making more extensive repairs necessary.
SLOPE STABILITY
To provide long-term stability, permanent cut or fill slopes less than about 10 feet in height should
be constructed no steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical. Fill slopes should be overbuilt and cut
back to develop an adequately compacted slope face. We recommend installing effective erosion
control consisting of vegetation or other temporary protections to prevent erosion of the slopes
during and following construction.
GENERAL COMMENTS
Our analysis and opinions are based upon our understanding of the project, the geotechnical
conditions in the area, and the data obtained from our site exploration. Natural variations will occur
between exploration point locations or due to the modifying effects of construction or weather.
The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until during or after construction.
Terracon should be retained as the Geotechnical Engineer, where noted in this report, to provide
observation and testing services during pertinent construction phases. If variations appear, we
can provide further evaluation and supplemental recommendations. If variations are noted in the
absence of our observation and testing services on-site, we should be immediately notified so
that we can provide evaluation and supplemental recommendations.
Our Scope of Services does not include either specifically or by implication any environmental or
biological (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria) assessment of the site or identification or prevention of
pollutants, hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner is concerned about the potential for
such contamination or pollution, other studies should be undertaken.
Our services and any correspondence or collaboration through this system are intended for the
sole benefit and exclusive use of our client for specific application to the project discussed and
are accomplished in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices with
no third-party beneficiaries intended. Any third-party access to services or correspondence is
solely for information purposes to support the services provided by Terracon to our client.
Reliance upon the services and any work product is limited to our client, and is not intended for
third parties. Any use or reliance of the provided information by third parties is done solely at their
own risk. No warranties, either express or implied, are intended or made.
Site characteristics as provided are for design purposes and not to estimate excavation cost. Any
use of our report in that regard is done at the sole risk of the excavating cost estimator as there
may be variations on the site that are not apparent in the data that could significantly impact
excavation cost. Any parties charged with estimating excavation costs should seek their own site
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characterization for specific purposes to obtain the specific level of detail necessary for costing.
Site safety, and cost estimating including, excavation support, and dewatering
requirements/design are the responsibility of others. If changes in the nature, design, or location
of the project are planned, our conclusions and recommendations shall not be considered valid
unless we review the changes and either verify or modify our conclusions in writing.
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EXPLORATION AND TESTING PROCEDURES
Field Exploration
Number of Borings Boring Depth1 (feet) Planned Location
2 45 Lift station site
1. Below ground surface
Boring Layout and Elevations: Lemke Land Surveying provided the boring layout and
elevations. The ground surface elevations at the boring locations were 1132.59 and 1133.48 feet.
Subsurface Exploration Procedures: We advanced the borings with an ATV-mounted rotary
drill rig using continuous flight augers (solid stem and/or hollow stem as necessary depending on
soil conditions). Four samples were obtained in the upper 10 feet of each boring and at intervals
of 5 feet thereafter. In the thin-walled tube sampling procedure, a thin-walled, seamless steel tube
with a sharp cutting edge is pushed hydraulically into the soil to obtain a relatively undisturbed
sample. In the split-barrel sampling procedure, a standard 2-inch outer diameter split-barrel
sampling spoon is driven into the ground by a 140-pound automatic hammer falling a distance of
30 inches. The number of blows required to advance the sampling spoon the last 12 inches of a
normal 18-inch penetration is recorded as the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) resistance value.
The SPT resistance values, also referred to as N-values, are indicated on the boring logs at the
test depths. We observed and recorded groundwater levels during drilling and sampling. As
required by the State of Oklahoma, any borings deeper than 20 feet, or borings which encounter
groundwater or contaminated materials must be grouted or plugged in accordance with Oklahoma
State statutes. One boring log must also be submitted to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board
for each 10 acres of project site area. Terracon plugged the borings and submitted logs in order
to comply with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board requirements.
The sampling depths, penetration distances, and other sampling information were recorded on
the field boring logs. The samples were placed in appropriate containers and taken to our soil
laboratory for testing and classification by an Engineering Technician. Our exploration team
prepared field boring logs as part of the drilling operations. These field logs included visual
classifications of the materials encountered during drilling and our interpretation of the subsurface
conditions between samples. Final boring logs were prepared from the field logs. The final boring
logs represent the Geotechnical Engineer's interpretation of the field logs and include
modifications based on tests of the samples in our laboratory.
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Laboratory Testing
The Geotechnical Engineer reviewed the field data and assigned laboratory tests to understand
the engineering properties of the various soil and rock strata, as necessary, for this project. The
following tests were performed:
■ Water (Moisture) Content
■ Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index
■ Amount of Material Finer than No. 200 Sieve
■ Density (Unit Weight)
■ Unconfined Compressive Strength
Based on the material’s texture and plasticity, we described and classified the soil samples in
accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System.
Rock classification was conducted using locally accepted practices for engineering purposes;
petrographic analysis may reveal other rock types. Boring log rock classification was determined
using the Description of Rock Properties.
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SITE LOCATION AND EXPLORATION PLANS
Contents:
Site Location Plan
Exploration Plans (2 pages)
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EXPLORATION RESULTS
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Boring Logs (B-1 and B-1A)
Atterberg Limits
Unconfined Compression Test
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1-2-2N=4
3-4-5N=9
2-3-5N=8
3-5-7N=12
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SANDY LEAN CLAY (CL), brown and red, medium stiff to stiff
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LEAN CLAY WITH SAND (CL), red with some gray, stiff to hard
SLIGHTLY WEATHERED SHALE, red with some gray, soft tohard
Boring Terminated at 45 Feet
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Surface cover: vegetation and approx. 5" topsoil
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.Classification of rock estimated from disturbed samples. Core samples and petrographic analysismay reveal other rock types.
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Advancement Method:Solid stem auger
Abandonment Method:Backfilled with cuttings above 4’; bentonite chips 4’ to 14’;backfilled with cuttings from 14’ to termination depth.
4701 N Stiles AveOklahoma City, OK
Notes:
Project No.: 03195081
Drill Rig: 970E
BORING LOG NO. B-1Eagle Consultants, Inc.CLIENT:Edmond, Oklahoma
Driller: P. Hacker
Boring Completed: 06-03-2019
PROJECT: Lift Station
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory procedures usedand additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Indian Hills Road and Sunnylane Road Moore, OklahomaSITE:
Boring Started: 06-03-201940' While drilling
43.5' At completion of drilling
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
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18
22
22
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24-18-6
27-17-10
29-15-14
SANDY SILTY CLAY (CL-ML), red, medium stiff to stiff
LEAN CLAY WITH SAND (CL) TO LEAN CLAY (CL), red withsome gray, medium stiff to very stiff
HIGHLY WEATHERED SHALE, red, soft
SLIGHTLY WEATHERED SHALE, red, hard
Boring Terminated at 45 Feet
6.0
33.0
38.0
45.0
1127.5
1100.5
1095.5
1088.5
Surface cover: vegetation and approx. 6" topsoil
Hammer Type: AutomaticStratification lines are approximate. In-situ, the transition may be gradual.Classification of rock estimated from disturbed samples. Core samples and petrographic analysismay reveal other rock types.
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Latitude: 35.29121° Longitude: -97.43719°
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Surface Elev.: 1133.48 (Ft.)
Page 1 of 1
Advancement Method:Solid stem auger
Abandonment Method:Backfilled with cuttings above 4’; bentonite chips 4’ to 14’;backfilled with cuttings from 14’ to termination depth.
4701 N Stiles AveOklahoma City, OK
Notes:
Project No.: 03195081
Drill Rig: 970E
BORING LOG NO. B-1AEagle Consultants, Inc.CLIENT:Edmond, Oklahoma
Driller: P. Hacker
Boring Completed: 06-03-2019
PROJECT: Lift Station
See Exploration and Testing Procedures for adescription of field and laboratory procedures usedand additional data (If any).
See Supporting Information for explanation ofsymbols and abbreviations.
Indian Hills Road and Sunnylane Road Moore, OklahomaSITE:
Boring Started: 06-03-201918.5' While drilling
18.5' At completion of drilling
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
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ATTERBERG LIMITS RESULTSASTM D4318
PLASTICITY
INDEX
LIQUID LIMIT
PROJECT NUMBER: 03195081
SITE: Indian Hills Road and Sunnylane Road Moore, Oklahoma
PROJECT: Lift Station
CLIENT: Eagle Consultants, Inc. Edmond, Oklahoma
4701 N Stiles AveOklahoma City, OK
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LEAN CLAY with SAND
SANDY SILTY CLAY
LEAN CLAY
LEAN CLAY with SAND
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UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST
PROJECT NUMBER: 03195081
SITE: Indian Hills Road and Sunnylane Road Moore, Oklahoma
PROJECT: Lift Station
CLIENT: Eagle Consultants, Inc. Edmond, Oklahoma
4701 N Stiles AveOklahoma City, OK
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Height: in.
Diameter: in.
Failure Mode: Bulge (dashed)
Remarks:
Percent < #200 SievePIPLLL
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DESCRIPTION:
0.0557
SAMPLE LOCATION: B-1A @ 3.5 - 5.6 feetSAMPLE TYPE: Shelby Tube
0.54
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Strain Rate: in/min
Failure Strain: %
SPECIMEN FAILURE MODE
Dry Density: pcf
Moisture Content: %
4.65
1.97
2.72
Height / Diameter Ratio:
Calculated Void Ratio:
Undrained Shear Strength: (tsf)
Unconfined Compressive Strength (tsf)
Assumed Specific Gravity:
0.94
5.57
2.83
SPECIMEN TEST DATA
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Contents:
General Notes
Unified Soil Classification System
Description of Rock Properties
Note: All attachments are one page unless noted above.
0.25 to 0.50
> 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
1.00 to 2.00
0.50 to 1.00
less than 0.25
Unconfined Compressive StrengthQu, (tsf)
ShelbyTube
StandardPenetrationTest
Trace
PLASTICITY DESCRIPTION
Water levels indicated on the soil boring logs arethe levels measured in the borehole at the timesindicated. Groundwater level variations will occurover time. In low permeability soils, accuratedetermination of groundwater levels is not possiblewith short term water level observations.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONSGENERAL NOTES
> 30
11 - 30
1 - 10Low
Non-plastic
Plasticity Index
#4 to #200 sieve (4.75mm to 0.075mm
Boulders
12 in. to 3 in. (300mm to 75mm)Cobbles
3 in. to #4 sieve (75mm to 4.75 mm)Gravel
Sand
Passing #200 sieve (0.075mm)Silt or Clay
Particle Size
Water Level Aftera Specified Period of Time
Water Level After aSpecified Period of Time
Water InitiallyEncountered
Soil classification is based on the Unified Soil Classification System. Coarse Grained Soils have more than 50% of their dryweight retained on a #200 sieve; their principal descriptors are: boulders, cobbles, gravel or sand. Fine Grained Soils have lessthan 50% of their dry weight retained on a #200 sieve; they are principally described as clays if they are plastic, and silts if theyare slightly plastic or non-plastic. Major constituents may be added as modifiers and minor constituents may be addedaccording to the relative proportions based on grain size. In addition to gradation, coarse-grained soils are defined on the basisof their in-place relative density and fine-grained soils on the basis of their consistency.
GRAIN SIZE TERMINOLOGY
RELATIVE PROPORTIONS OF FINESRELATIVE PROPORTIONS OF SAND AND GRAVEL
DESCRIPTIVE SOIL CLASSIFICATION
LOCATION AND ELEVATION NOTES
SAMPLING WATER LEVEL FIELD TESTS
N
(HP)
(T)
(DCP)
UC
(PID)
(OVA)
Standard Penetration TestResistance (Blows/Ft.)
Hand Penetrometer
Torvane
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
Unconfined CompressiveStrength
Photo-Ionization Detector
Organic Vapor Analyzer
Medium
0Over 12 in. (300 mm)
>12
5-12
<5
Percent ofDry Weight
TermMajor Component of Sample
Modifier
With
Trace
Descriptive Term(s) ofother constituents
>30Modifier
<15
Percent ofDry Weight
Descriptive Term(s) ofother constituents
With 15-29
High
Unless otherwise noted, Latitude and Longitude are approximately determined using a hand-held GPS device. The accuracy ofsuch devices is variable. Surface elevation data annotated with +/- indicates that no actual topographical survey was conductedto confirm the surface elevation. Instead, the surface elevation was approximately determined from topographic maps of thearea.
Standard Penetration orN-Value
Blows/Ft.
Descriptive Term(Density)
CONSISTENCY OF FINE-GRAINED SOILS
Hard
15 - 30Very Stiff> 50Very Dense
8 - 15Stiff30 - 50Dense
4 - 8Medium Stiff10 - 29Medium Dense
2 - 4Soft4 - 9Loose
0 - 1Very Soft0 - 3Very Loose
(50% or more passing the No. 200 sieve.)Consistency determined by laboratory shear strength testing, field visual-manual
procedures or standard penetration resistance
STRENGTH TERMS
> 30
Descriptive Term(Consistency)
Standard Penetration orN-Value
Blows/Ft.
RELATIVE DENSITY OF COARSE-GRAINED SOILS
(More than 50% retained on No. 200 sieve.)Density determined by Standard Penetration Resistance
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
UNIFIED SOI L CLASSI FICATI ON SYSTEM
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory Tests ASoil Classification
Group
SymbolGroup Name B
Coarse-Grained Soils:More than 50% retained
on No. 200 sieve
Gravels:
More than 50% ofcoarse fractionretained on No. 4 sieve
Clean Gravels:
Less than 5% fines C
Cu ³ 4 and 1 £ Cc £ 3 E GW Well-graded gravel F
Cu < 4 and/or [Cc<1 or Cc>3.0] E GP Poorly graded gravel F
Gravels with Fines:
More than 12% fines C
Fines classify as ML or MH GM Silty gravel F, G, H
Fines classify as CL or CH GC Clayey gravel F, G, H
Sands:
50% or more of coarsefraction passes No. 4sieve
Clean Sands:
Less than 5% fines D
Cu ³ 6 and 1 £ Cc £ 3 E SW Well-graded sand I
Cu < 6 and/or [Cc<1 or Cc>3.0] E SP Poorly graded sand I
Sands with Fines:
More than 12% fines D
Fines classify as ML or MH SM Silty sand G, H, I
Fines classify as CL or CH SC Clayey sand G, H, I
Fine-Grained Soils:50% or more passes the
No. 200 sieve
Silts and Clays:Liquid limit less than 50
Inorganic:PI > 7 and plots on or above “A”line J
CL Lean clay K, L, M
PI < 4 or plots below “A” line J ML Silt K, L, M
Organic:Liquid limit - oven dried
< 0.75 OLOrganic clay K, L, M, N
Liquid limit - not dried Organic silt K, L, M, O
Silts and Clays:Liquid limit 50 or more
Inorganic:PI plots on or above “A” line CH Fat clay K, L, M
PI plots below “A” line MH Elastic Silt K, L, M
Organic:Liquid limit - oven dried
< 0.75 OHOrganic clay K, L, M, P
Liquid limit - not dried Organic silt K, L, M, Q
Highly organic soils: Primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT Peat
A Based on the material passing the 3-inch (75-mm) sieve.
B If field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, add “with cobbles
or boulders, or both” to group name.
C Gravels with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: GW-GM well-graded
gravel with silt, GW-GC well-graded gravel with clay, GP-GM poorlygraded gravel with silt, GP-GC poorly graded gravel with clay.
D Sands with 5 to 12% fines require dual symbols: SW-SM well-graded
sand with silt, SW-SC well-graded sand with clay, SP-SM poorly gradedsand with silt, SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay.
E Cu = D60/D10 Cc = 6010
2
30
DxD
)(D
F If soil contains ³ 15% sand, add “with sand” to group name.
G If fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-GM, or SC-SM.
H If fines are organic, add “with organic fines” to group name.
I If soil contains ³ 15% gravel, add “with gravel” to group name.
J If Atterberg limits plot in shaded area, soil is a CL-ML, silty clay.
K If soil contains 15 to 29% plus No. 200, add “with sand” or “with
gravel,” whichever is predominant.
L If soil contains ³ 30% plus No. 200 predominantly sand, add
“sandy” to group name.
MIf soil contains ³ 30% plus No. 200, predominantly gravel, add
“gravelly” to group name.
NPI ³ 4 and plots on or above “A” line.
OPI < 4 or plots below “A” line.
P PI plots on or above “A” line.
QPI plots below “A” line.
DESCRIPTION OF ROCK PROPERTIES
ROCK VERSION 1
DESCRIPTIVE ROCK CLASSIFICATION
Sedimentary rocks are composed of cemented clay, silt and sand sized particles. The most common minerals are clay, quartz andcalcite. Rock composed primarily of calcite is called limestone; rock of sand size grains is called sandstone, and rock of clay and siltsize grains is called mudstone or claystone, siltstone, or shale. Modifiers such as shaley, sandy, dolomitic, calcareous, carbonaceous,etc. are used to describe various constituents. Examples: sandy shale; calcareous sandstone.
Limestone Light to dark colored, crystalline to fine-grained texture, composed of CaCo3, reacts readily with HCl.
DolomiteLight to dark colored, crystalline to fine-grained texture, composed of CaMg(CO3)2, harder than limestone, reactswith HCl when powdered.
ChertLight to dark colored, very fine-grained texture, composed of micro-crystalline quartz (SiO2), brittle, breaks intoangular fragments, will scratch glass.
ShaleVery fine-grained texture, composed of consolidated silt or clay, bedded in thin layers. The unlaminated equivalentis frequently referred to as siltstone, claystone or mudstone.
SandstoneUsually light colored, coarse to fine texture, composed of cemented sand size grains of quartz, feldspar, etc. Cementusually is silica but may be such minerals as calcite, iron-oxide, or some other carbonate.
ConglomerateRounded rock fragments of variable mineralogy varying in size from near sand to boulder size but usually pebble tocobble size (1/2 inch to 6 inches). Cemented together with various cementing agents. Breccia is similar butcomposed of angular, fractured rock particles cemented together.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Degree of Weathering Bedding and Joint Characteristics1
SlightSlight decomposition of parentmaterial on joints. May be colorchange.
Bed Thickness Joint Spacing Dimensions
Laminated --- .1 in. – .4 in.
ModerateSome decomposition and colorchange throughout.
Very thin Very close .4 in. – 2 in.
Thin Close 2 in. – 1 ft.
HighRock highly decomposed, may beextremely broken.
Medium Moderately close 1 ft. – 3 ft.
Thick Wide 3 ft. – 10 ft.
Hardness and Degree of Cementation Very thick Very wide More than 10 ft.
Limestone and Dolomite 1. Spacing refers to the distance normal to the planes, of the described feature,
which are parallel to each other or nearly so.Hard Difficult to scratch with a knife.
Moderately HardCan be scratched easily with a knife,cannot be scratched with a fingernail.
Bedding PlaneA plane dividing sedimentary rocks of the sameor different lithology.
Soft Can be scratched with a fingernail.Joint
Fracture in rock, generally more or less verticalor transverse to bedding, along which noappreciable movement has occurred.Shale, Siltstone and Claystone
HardCan be scratched easily with a knife,cannot be scratched with a fingernail.
SeamGenerally applies to bedding plane with anunspecified degree of weathering.
Moderately Hard Can be scratched with a fingernail. Solution and Void Conditions
SoftCan easily be dented but not moldedwith fingers.
Solid Contains no voids.
Sandstone and ConglomerateVuggy (Pitted)
Rock having small solution pits or cavities upto ½ inch diameter, frequently with a minerallining.Well Cemented Capable of scratching a knife blade.
Cemented Difficult to scratch with a knife. PorousContaining numerous voids, pores, or otheropenings, which may or may not interconnect.
PoorlyCemented
Can be broken apart easily withfingers.
CavernousContaining cavities or caverns, sometimesquite large.
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SECTION 08700
FINISH HARDWARE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 WORK INCLUDED:
A. General Contractor to furnish and set all items that are specified or necessary for a complete job, and all hardware
specified in other sections.
B. Installation by General Contractor. Hardware for interior and exterior swinging doors, other than specified in specific
door sections.
C. General Contractor shall provide skilled supervision and coordination between all personnel (sub-contractors and
employees) to make sure that installed hardware is easy to operate and maintain.
D. Contractor is responsible for coordination between trades.
1.02 WORK NOT INCLUDED:
A. Rough hardware is not a part of this section of the specifications.
B. Hardware for the following items are not included under this section: Metal windows, metal screens and access doors.
1.03 RELATED WORK:
A. Section 01300: Submittals
B. Section 08110: Steel Doors and Frames
C. Section 08410: Aluminum Doors and Frames
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. This material shall be procured from a source of supply approved by the Architect as competent to correctly interpret the
plans, details and specifications, and be prepared at all times to promptly and satisfactorily service the hardware on the
job. This supplier must be an established Contract Builders' Hardware firm, who maintains and operates an office,
display room and stock in the State of Oklahoma. This material must be furnished by or under the direct supervision of
an Architectural Hardware Consultant, as certified by the Door and Hardware Institute, Inc., regularly employed by this
supplier, and all bids must be so certified. Bids on this material will not be acceptable from firms who have not been
successfully engaged in selling and servicing Contract Builders' Hardware for a period of at least five (5) years.
B. Hardware has been specified herein by manufacturers' name, brand and catalog number for the purpose of establishing a
basis for quality, finish, design and operational function.
C. Use a qualified installer experienced in the preparation and installation of finish hardware.
D. If hardware for any particular door is not listed or described, it shall be furnished and shall be as specified for similar
locations, shall be considered as part of the Project, and shall be at no additional cost to the Owner.
1.05 SUBMITTALS:
A. Follow Submittal procedure in Section 01300. The schedule shall be prepared using the "Sequence and Format" for the
Hardware Schedule as recommended by the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI). Provide a keying schedule with the
hardware submittals.
B. Schedule shall follow requirements of Specifications and shall indicate types, manufacturer's name and number location
and finish of each item required.
C. Do not deliver hardware until approval is obtained.
D. Approval of schedule will not relieve Contractor of responsibility for furnishing all necessary hardware.
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E. Templates: Provide necessary templates and/or physical hardware to all trades requiring them in order that they may cut,
re-inforce or otherwise prepare their material or protect to receive the hardware item.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
A. All items of hardware to be delivered to the job site shall be completely packaged with all necessary screws, bolts,
miscellaneous parts, instructions and where necessary installation templates for manufacturers' suggested installation.
They are to be clearly labeled so as to conveniently identify them and their intended location in the building.
B. Store in secure lock up. Control both before and during installation.
C. Protect original finish and texture of all finish hardware items, both installed and not yet installed. Follow respective
hardware manufacturer's instruction; use protective materials and methods recommended by manufacturer.
D. Retain 2 of each wrench or special tool furnished with the locks,, closers, exit devices, etc. Include dogging keys for exit
devices. Give all tools to the Plant Operator.
1.08 WARRANTY:
A. The finish hardware shall carry a limited warranty against defects in workmanship and operation for a period of one year
from date of Final Acceptance of the entire Project.
1. Locks shall have a one-year limited warranty.
2. Door Closers shall have a ten-year limited warranty.
3. Exit Devices have a three-year limited warranty.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 HARDWARE:
A. Provide items as listed in Schedule at end of this Section, complete to function as intended.
B. Substitutions: Request for substitutions of items of hardware shall be made to the Architect no later than ten days prior
to bid opening. Approval of substitutions will only be in writing or by addendum. Request for substitutions shall be
accompanied by samples and or detailed information as to the manufacturer of the product.
C. Items specified "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" shall be provided exactly as listed in this Specification.
D. Screws and Fasteners – Exposed surfaces shall match the hardware. Sheet metal screws or machine screws in
drilled and tapped holes are to be used on metal surfaces. Wood screws threaded to the head are to be used on wood
surfaces except for closers. All closers mounted on wood surfaces shall be fastened with through bolts.
2.02 FINISH:
All hardware throughout shall be Satin Chrome (626 or 652) finish. Door Closers stock painted to match.
2.03 KICK PLATES:
Kick Plates to be ten inches high, full width of door less two inches. Stainless Steel beveled Three sides, .050-gauge material.
2.04 KEYING:
A. All locks & cylinders two keys each, keyed alike or keyed different as directed by the architect.
B. Master keyed in one set for project.
C. Supply two (2) keys for each Cylinder.
D. Supply Six (6) Master keys.
2.05 MANUFACTURERS SCHEDULED:
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L - LCN Door Closers, No Substitution
P - PBB Hinge Company
PE - Pemko Manufacturing
R - Rockwood Manufacturing
SC - Schlage Lock Company, No Substitution
V - Von Duprin, Inc. , No Substitution
2.06 HARDWARE SETS:
SET #1
3 hinges FBB168NRP-4.5" x 4.5"-US26D Stanley
1 exit device 99L x 996L-06-US26D Von Duprin
1 rim cylinder 20-022-626 Schlage
1 closer 4050-SCUSH-689-TBSRT LCN
1 kickplate K1050-10" x 34"-US32D Rockwood
1 threshold 171A-36" Pemko
1 door bottom 315CN-36" Pemko
1 weatherstrip 303AV-36" x 84" Pemko
1 drip cap 346C-40" Pemko
Set #2
6 hinges FBB168NRP-4.5" x 4.5"-US26D Stanley
1 mullion 4954-SP28-7'0" Von Duprin
1 exit device 99EO-US26D Von Duprin
1 exit device 99L x 996L-06-US26D Von Duprin
1 rim cylinder 20-022-626 Schlage
2 closers 4050-SCUSH-689-TBSRT LCN
2 kickplates K1050-10" x 34"-US32D Rockwood
1 threshold 171A-72" Pemko
2 door bottoms 315CN-36" Pemko
1 weatherstrip 303AV-72" x 84" Pemko
1 drip cap 346C-76" Pemko
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION:
A. Examine hardware prior to installation; verify that delivered hardware matches quantity, type, finish, etc., as that shown
on final Hardware Schedule. Notify Architect and hardware supplier, in writing, of discrepancies, shortages and
incorrect hardware items.
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B. Provide or replace shortages and incorrect hardware with proper hardware as scheduled on final Hardware Schedule, at
no cost to Owner.
3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Inspect openings to determine that the doors and frames are properly prepared to receive the hardware and that the
correct hardware wa installed on the opening.
3.03 INSTALLATION:
A. Mount hardware at height recommended by NBHA "Recommended Location for Builders' Hardware", except as
otherwise specifically indicated or required to comply with requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction at
project site as directed.
B. Install all hardware in compliance with manufacturer's instruction requirements.
C. Set hardware level, plumb and true to line and location required. Adjust and reinforce attachment substrate as necessary
for proper installation and operation.
D. Attach hardware securely in final position.
1. Attach exit devices, closers and holders to doors with through bolts and grommet nuts.
E. Cut and fit thresholds to profile of door frames.
3.04 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING:
A. Check and adjust each operating item of hardware to operate freely and easily, to ensure proper operation and function of
each unit.
1. Lubricate moving parts with type lubricant recommended by manufacturer, if required by manufacturer.
2. Replace units which cannot be adjusted and lubricated to operate freely and smoothly as intended for
application made, at no cost to Owner.
B. Clean each hardware item as necessary to restore original factory finish and surface texture, as recommended by
manufacturer. Replace units which cannot be satisfactorily cleaned to restore factory finish and texture, at no cost to
owner.
END OF SECTION
CHANNEL MONSTER®, SCREENING & GRINDING EQUIPMENT 11330-1
SECTION 11330
CHANNEL MONSTER-OPEN CHANNEL-ELECTRIC GRINDER WITH ROTATING SCREEN DRUM-SERIES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This section of the specification describes the grinder(s) and controller(s). The equipment shall be installed as shown
on the plans, as recommended by the supplier, and in compliance with all OSHA, local, state and federal codes and
regulations.
B. The number of Channel Monster(s) and controller(s) shall be 1.
C. All stainless steel will be 304 unless noted.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. Grinder(s) shall, as applicable, meet the requirements of the following industry standards:
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A36: Carbon Steel Plate
2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A536-84: Ferritic Ductile Iron Castings
3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A48-83: Grey Iron Casting
4. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A743 Stainless Steel Casting
5. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 303 Stainless Steel
6. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 304 Stainless Steel
7. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 316 Stainless Steel
8. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 4130 Heat Treated Alloy Steel
9. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 4140 Heat Treated Alloy Steel
10. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 8620 Heat Treated Alloy Steel
11. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 17-4 Stainless Steel
12. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 660 Bearing Bronze
B. Controllers shall, as applicable, meet the requirements of the following Regulatory Agencies:
1. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) Standards
2. National Electric Code (NEC)
3. Underwriters Laboratory (UL and cUL)
4. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
1.3 DOCUMENTS
A. Submittals
Supplier shall submit six (6) sets of submittals. Submittals shall include equipment descriptions, functional
descriptions, dimensional and assembly drawings, catalog data, and job specific drawings.
B. Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
The supplier shall provide three (3) Operation & Maintenance manuals. An electronic version shall be supplied to
create additional copies. The manuals shall include equipment descriptions, operating instructions, drawings,
troubleshooting techniques, a recommended schedule, and the recommended lubricants.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Identification
1. Equipment shall be identified with a corrosion resistant nameplate affixed in a conspicuous location.
2. Nameplate information shall include manufacturer’s name and address, equipment model number, and serial
number.
B. Manufacturer
1. Supplier shall have a minimum 30 years experience as a manufacturer of municipal waste water equipment and a
minimum 1,000 prior installations of similar equipment.
2. Supplier shall provide a list of reference sites for similar equipment for verification by the Engineer or Owner’s
Representative.
3. Supplier shall conduct factory testing and verification of equipment prior to shipment.
4. Supplier shall have factory owned bi-coastal service centers.
C. Installation & Start-up
1. Supplier shall provide services of a factory trained representative to check installation and review start-up of
equipment and controls.
2. Supplier Representative shall inspect and approve site installation and supervise a review of the operation of the
equipment.
3. Supplier Representative shall provide training on operation and maintenance requirements of the equipment.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Packaging
1. Containers or skids shall be constructed for normal shipping, handling, and storage.
2. Containers shall provide adequate protection for the equipment in a dry indoor environment between +40o F (+4.5o
C) and +100o F (+37.8o C).
1.6 WARRANTY
Manufacturer’s standard 12-month limited warranty shall be provided on equipment.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Grinder(s) and controller(s) shall be in accordance with these specification and plans and shall be supplied by one of
the following manufacturers:
1. JWC Environmental, 2850 Red Hill Ave. Suite 125 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tel: 800-331-2277
www.jwce.com
JWC Environmental Model CDD5020-XDM2.0 Channel Monster.
JWC Environmental Model PC2223 Controller and PC10 Remote.
B. Manufacturers requesting to be selected as an approved equal shall submit certified documentation including
installation lists with phone numbers, equipment drawings, flow performance curves, electrical schematics and cut
sheets, O&M draft showing compliance with these specifications a minimum of ten (10) days prior to bid opening.
Selected equipment manufacturers shall be added to the list of approved manufacturers.
C. Selected approved equal manufacturers shall conduct an onsite test within ten (10) days of installation demonstrating
compliance with all areas of this specification.
2.2 GRINDER
A. General
Grinder shall reduce or shred influent solids for protection of downstream equipment. Grinder shall be two shafted design
consisting of individual cutters and spacers, with cutters on drive and driven shafts of equal diameter. The grinder shall
have two rotating screen drums that shall collect solids too large to pass through the screen drums and direct them to the
cutters for solids reduction. Grinder shall have individual motors and speed reducers for cutter drive shaft and each screen
drum.
B. Components
1. Cutters and Spacers
a. Cutting stack shall be a nominal height of 50-inches (1270.0 mm).
b. Cutter shall be an individual disk constructed of AISI alloy steel surface ground to thickness of .438-inches
+.000/-.001 (11.1 mm +.000/-.003).
c. Cutters shall be heat treated to produce a hardness of 45-53 Rockwell C.
d. Cutters shall have 7 cam shaped teeth. Tooth height shall not be greater than ½-inch (13 mm) above the root
diameter of the cutter. OD shall be 4.71-inches (120 mm).
e. Spacers shall be an individual disk constructed of AISI alloy steel surface ground to a thickness of .446-inches
+.001/-.000 (11.3 mm +.003/-.000).
f. Spacers shall have a hardness of 34-53 Rockwell C.
g. Spacers shall have a smooth outside diameter with no tooth profiles.
2. Shafts
a. Shafts shall be constructed from AISI 4140 alloy steel with a minimum tensile strength of 170,000 PSI (1,172
kPA).
b. Shafts shall be measure a nominal 2-inches (51 mm) across flats of hex.
c. Shafts shall be hardened to 38-42 Rockwell C.
3. Intermediate Shaft Collars with Vertical Support Structure
a. Intermediate shaft collars shall be constructed of ASTM A743 stainless steel, AISI 17-4 stainless steel and
SAE 660 bearing bronze.
b. Shaft collars shall be lubricated with high temperature marine grade grease at the factory.
c. Grease fittings on the shaft collars shall be provided for periodic maintenance.
d. Intermediate shaft collars shall provide radial support to the shafts during severe grinding demands.
e. Vertical support structure shall be constructed of stainless steel.
f. Vertical support structure shall have brackets to locate and secure intermediate shaft collars within the cutter
stack.
g. Vertical support structure shall have a shape that coincides with the radial profile of the cutters to allow for a
close interface.
h. Vertical support structure shall have adjustable brackets for mounting to the top and bottom end housings.
j. Intermediate shaft collars and vertical support structures shall only be supplied on cutter stacks of 32-inches
(813mm) and taller.
4. Seal Cartridges
a. Seal cartridges shall be rated to a maximum of 90 PSI (620 kPA).
b. Seal cartridges shall not require flushing.
c. Dynamic and rotating seal faces shall be constructed of tungsten carbide with 6% nickel binder.
d. O-rings shall be constructed of Buna-N (Nitrile).
e. Radial and axial loads shall be borne by sealed, oversized, deep-groove ball bearings.
5. Housings and Covers
a. End housings and top cover shall be constructed of ASTM A536-84 ductile iron.
b. End housings shall have integral bushing deflector to guide solids from seal cartridges.
c. Bottom cover shall be constructed of ASTM A-36 rolled steel.
6. Side Rails
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a. Side rails shall be constructed of ASTM A536-84 ductile iron.
b. Side rails shall have a UHMW sealing strip for creating an adjustable interface between the side rail and the
rotating drum.
c. Side rails shall have integral guide slot for installing into framework.
7. Perforated Screen Drum
a. Perforated screen drum shall be constructed of 11 gauge (.120”) stainless steel with 1/4-inch (6 mm) diameter
holes.
b. Perforated screen drum shall have center ring supports, end flanges, and stub shafts to properly support the
perforated screen.
c. Perforated screen drum shall have no shaft in center of drum.
d. Perforated screen drum shall be electropolished.
8. Speed Reducer-Cutters
a. Reducer shall be manufactured by Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America.
b. Reducer shall be internal planetary mechanism with trochoidal curved tooth profile.
c. Reducer shall be a vertically mounted with 29:1 single reduction.
d. Reducer shall be grease lubricated.
9. Speed Reducer-Screen Drums
a. Reducer shall be manufactured by Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America.
b. Reducer shall be internal planetary mechanism with trochoidal curved tooth profile.
c. Reducer shall be a vertically mounted 377:1 double reduction.
d. Reducer shall be grease lubricated.
10. Motor-Cutters
a. Motor shall be manufactured by Baldor Electric Company.
b. Motor shall be 5 hp (3.7 kW), Immersible, 1725 rpm, 460 volt, 3 phase, 60Hz
c. Motor shall have a minimum service factor of 1.00, 86.5% minimum efficiency factor at full load, minimum
85% power factor at full load.
11. Motor-Screen Drums
a. Motor shall be manufactured by Baldor Electric Company.
b. Motor shall be 1 hp (3/4 kW), Immersible, 1725 rpm, 460 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz .
c. Motor shall have a minimum service factor of 1.00, 86.6% minimum efficiency factor at full load, minimum
79% power factor at full load.
C. Performance
1. Grinder shall be capable of processing 17 MGD (2681.4 m³/h).
2. Grinder shall provide a minimum peak shaft torque of 4,246 lb-in/hp (643 Nm/kW).
3. Grinder shall provide a minimum peak force at cutter tip of 1831 lbf/hp (10,921 N/ kW).
2.2.1 FRAME AND SUPPORTS
A. General
Frame and/or supports shall provide a method for properly securing the grinder in an open channel or wet well. The
frame shall allow installation or removal without any disassembly of the frame or grinder.
B. Components
1. Frame and/or supports shall be constructed of AISI 304 stainless steel.
2. Frame shall provide proper support and interface to prevent unwanted bypass.
3. Frame shall utilize guides that insert into the grinders side rail slots to properly position and locate the grinder.
2.3 CONTROLLER
A. General
Controller shall provide control of the grinder and screen drums and be designed to control one (1) 5 hp (3.7 kW) and
two (2) 1 hp (3/4 kW) at 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz. The controller shall have an operator interface, indicator lights,
switches and other control devices.
B. Components
1. Enclosures
a. Enclosure shall be stainless steel NEMA 4X.
b. Enclosure shall house the control devices, motor starters, and PLC.
2. Operator Interface Terminal
a. OIT shall be manufactured by Red Lion and display equipment status, alarm and fail conditions.
b. OIT shall provide operational information on reversals, jams, overloads and over temps.
3. Grinder ON-OFF-REMOTE three-position 22mm type, NEMA 4X selector switch
a. In the OFF position, the grinder shall not run.
b. In the ON position, the grinder shall run continuously.
c. In the REMOTE position, the grinder shall start and stop as controlled by an external device.
4. Screen ON-OFF-AUTO three-position 22mm type, NEMA 4X selector switches
a. In the OFF position, the screen drums shall not run.
b. In the ON position, the screen drums shall run continuously.
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c. In the AUTO position, the screen drums shall start and stop as controlled by grinder operation.
5. Reset Pushbutton
a. Pushbutton shall be momentary type 22 mm, rated NEMA 4X.
b. Pushbutton shall be the only method of resetting the controller after failure.
6. Pilot Lights
a. Lights shall be LED type 22 mm, rated NEMA 4X.
b. Lights shall indicate GRINDER RUN, SCREEN RUN, and FAIL.
7. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
a. PLC shall be manufactured by Panasonic.
b. PLC shall have a minimum of 16K of memory.
8. Motor Starters
a. Starters shall be a full-voltage reversing type with 120 volt operating coil.
b. Overload relays shall be adjustable and sized to full load amperes (FLA) of the motor.
9. Main Circuit Breaker Disconnect and Motor Branch Circuit Protection Circuit Breaker
a. Circuit breaker shall be molded case type 3-pole, 480 volt.
b. Circuit breaker shall be sized to applicable NEC and UL standards.
10. Control Transformer
a. Control transformer shall be minimum 250VA.
b. Control transformer primary and secondary shall be fused for over current protection.
11. Current Transducers
a. Current transducers shall be manufactured by Veris Industries.
b. Current transducers shall have adjustable set point from 1-135A with 200ms or less response time.
12. Control Relays
a. Control Relays shall be manufactured by Idec Corp.
b. Control relays shall be rated for 10A (resistive load), DPDT, 120V with indicator light.
C. Performance
1. When a grinder jam condition occurs, the controller shall stop the grinder and reverse the grinder rotation to clear
the obstruction. If the jam is cleared, the controller shall return the grinder to normal operation. If three (3)
reverses occur within a 30 second interval, the controller shall stop the grinder motor and activate the grinder
FAIL indicator and relay.
2. When a screen drum jam condition occurs, the controller shall stop the screen drum and reverse the screen drum
rotation to clear the obstruction. If the jam is cleared, the controller shall return the screen drum to normal
operation. If two (2) reverses occur within a 30 second interval, the controller shall stop the screen drum motor
and activate the FAIL indicator and relay. The grinder and other screen drum shall continue to operate.
3. When a power failure occurs while the grinder and screen drum is operating, the grinder and screen drums will
resume operation once power is restored.
4. When a power failure occurs while the grinder or screen drum(s) is in a fail condition, once power is restored the
fail indicator shall reactivate and remain until reset.
5. Reset of the grinder and screen drums shall be accomplished from the controller only.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Grinder(s) and controller(s) shall be installed in accordance with supplier’s installation instructions, and in accordance with
all OSHA, local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
3.2 TESTING
Test of grinder(s) shall demonstrate correct alignment, smooth operation. Test period shall demonstrate simulated jam
conditions for both grinder and screen drums.
3.3 TRAINING
A field training course shall be provided for operation and supervisory staff members as needed. Field instruction shall
cover items for successful operation contained in the operation & maintenance manuals.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 13125
METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Structural framing.
2. Roof & wall panels.
3. Building components.
4. Roof drainage system.
5. Accessories and trim.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 3 – Concrete: Refer to Civil “C” drawings and structural “S” drawings for concrete
specifications.
2. Section 07210 – Building Insulation
3. Section 08110 – Steel Door and Frames
4. Section 08411 – Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Store Fronts
C. System Performance Requirements:
1. Provide a complete, integrated set of metal building system manufacturer’s standard mutually
dependent components and assemblies that form a metal building system capable of withstanding
structural and other loads, thermally induced movement, and exposure to weather without failure of
infiltration of water into building interior. Include primary and secondary framing, roof and wall
panels, and accessories complying with requirements indicated.
a. Metal Building System Design: Of size, spacing, slope, and spans indicated.
b. Structural Performance: Engineer metal building systems according to procedures in
MBMA’s “Low Rise Building Systems Manual.”
c. Thermal Movements: Provide metal building roof and wall panel systems that allow for
thermal movements resulting from maximum change (range) in ambient and surface
temperatures.
d. Wind-Uplift Resistance: Provide roof panel assemblies that meet requirements of UL 580
for Class 90 wind-uplift resistance.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Product Data and the following:
1. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, structural analysis, anchor-bolt plans,
structural framing drawings, roof and wall panel layout drawings, and attachments to other Work.
2. Samples: For factory-applied color finishes.
3. Letter of Design Certification: Signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer. Include the
following:
a. Name and location of Project
b. Order number
c. Name of Manufacturer
d. Name of Contractor
e. Building dimensions and roof slope
f. Indicate compliance with AISC and AISI standards
g. Governing building code and year of edition
h. Design loads and load combinations
i. Building-use category and its effect on load importance factors
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Erector Qualifications: An experienced erector who has experience in erecting and installing work similar
in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and who is acceptable to manufacture.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing metal building systems similar to those
indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
C. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1, “Structural Welding Code – Steel,”
and AWS D1.3, “Structural Welding Code-Sheet Steel.”
D. Structural Steel: Comply with AISC S335, “Specification for Structural Steel Buildings – Allowable Stress
Design, Plastic Design,” or AISC S342, “Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural
Steel Buildings,” for design requirements and allowable stresses.
E. Cold-Formed Steel: Comply with AISI SG-671, “Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel
Structural Members,” and AISI SG-911, “Load and Resistance Facet Design Specification for Steel
Structural Members,” for design requirements and allowable stresses.
1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING
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A. Stack materials on platforms or pallets, covered with tarpaulins or other suitable weathertight and ventilated
covering. Store roof panels per Manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure dryness. Do not store panels in
contact with other materials that might cause staining, denting, or other surface damage.
B. Improper storage could result in product failure or restoration not covered by warranty. Contractor shall be
solely responsible for any damage to equipment or materials during storage. If Contractor fails to store as
required by manufacturer and supplier, and the warranty is voided due to such failure, equipment or materials
are automatically rejected by Owner/Engineer. Payment made to the Contractor under Stored Materials will
be deducted from next monthly payment to the Contractor. New equipment or materials shall be ordered and
paid for by the Contractor for the project and at no cost to the Owner.
1.05 COORDINATION
A. Contractor is responsible for coordination between trades.
B. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for coordination of the entire project, including verification
that all structures, piping, coating systems and equipment components are compatible. The Contractor shall
initially operate each equipment system, and shall make all necessary adjustments so that each system is
placed in proper operating condition.
C. Coordinate size and location of concrete foundations and casting of anchor-bolt inserts into foundation walls
and footings.
D. Coordinate installation of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof penetrations.
E. Coordinate openings for windows and doors.
1.06 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer’s standard one year warranty.
B. 20 year roof finish warranty.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following, or
approved equal:
1. Alliance Steel, Inc.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. Structural-Steel Shapes: ASTM A 36/A 36M or ASTM A 529/A 529M.
B. Steel Plate, Bar, or Strip: ASTM A 529/A 529M, ASTM A 570/A 570M, or ASTM A 572/A 572M; 50,000-
psi (345-MPa) minimum yield strength.
C. Steel Tubing or Pipe: ASTM A 500, Grade B; ASTM A 501; or ASTM A 53, Grade B.
D. Structural Steel Sheet: Hot-rolled, ASTM A 570/A 570M, Grade 50 or Grade 55; hot-rolled, ASTM 568/A
568M; or cold-rolled ASTM A 611, structural-quality, matte(dull) finish.
E. Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A 653M, structural quality, Grade 50, with G60 (Z180)
coating designation; mill phosphatized.
F. Metallic-Coating Steel Sheet Prepainted with Coil Coating: Comply with ASTM A 755/A 755M and the
following requirements:
1. Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 792/A 792M, Class AZ50 coating, Grade 40
(Class AZ150 coating, Grade 275); structural quality.
G. Non-High-Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers: ASTM A 307, Grade A (ASTMF 568M, Property Class 4.6);
carbon-steel, hex-head bolts; carbon-steel nuts; and flat, unhardened steel washers, uncoated.
H. High-Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers: ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M), Type 1, heavy hex steel structural
bolts, heavy hex carbon-steel nuts, and hardened carbon-steel washers, uncoated.
I. Anchor Rods, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: As follows:
1. Unheaded Rods: ASTM A 36/A 36M
2. Unheaded Rods: ASTM A 572/A 572M, Grade 50 (Grade 345).
3. Headed Bolts: ASTM A 307, Grade A (ASTM F 568, Property Cladd 4.6); carbon steel hex head
bolts; and carbon steel nuts.
4. Headed Bolts: ASTM A 325 (ASTM A 325M), Type 1, heavy hex steel structural bolts and heavy
hex carbon steel nuts.
5. Headed Bolts: ASTM A 490 (ASTM A 490M), Type 1, heavy hex steel structural bolts and heavy
hex carbon steel nuts.
6. Washers: ASTM A 36/A 36M.
J. Primer: Manufacturer’s standard, lead and chromate free, nonasphaltic, rust-inhibiting primer.
K. Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet Prepainted with Coil Coating for Roof and Wall Panels: Comply with ASTM
A 755/A 755M and the following requirements:
1. Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Sheet: ASTM A 792/A 792M, Class AZ50 coating, Grade 40
(Class AZ150 coating, Grade 275); structural quality.
L. Sealant Tape: Pressure-sensitive, 100 percent solids, gray polyisobutylene compound sealant tape with
release-paper backing; ½ inch (13mm) wide and 1/8 inch (3mm) thick.
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M. Joint Sealant: ASTM C 920; one part elastomeric polyurethane, polysulfide, or silicone-rubber sealant; of
type, grade, class and use classifications required to seal joints in panels and remain weathertight; and as
recommended by metal building system manufacturer.
N. Bituminous Coating: Cold applied asphalt mastic, SSPC-Paint 12, compounded for 15-mil (0.4 mm) dry
film thickness per coat.
O. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: Premixed, nonmetallic, noncorrosive, nonstaining grout,
complying with ASTM C 1107, of consistency suitable for application.
P. Shop Primer for Galvanized Metal Surfaces: Zinc dust, zinc-oxide primer selected by manufacturer for
compatibility with substrate, comply with FS TT-P-641.
Q. Structural Framing: Manufacturer’s standard framing, designed to withstand required loads and specified
requirements and as follows:
1. Fabrication: Shop fabricate framing components to indicated size and section with baseplates,
bearing plates, stiffeners, and other items required for erection welded into place. Cut, form, punch,
drill, and weld framing for bolted field assembly. Shop prime with specified primer after
fabrication.
a. Tolerances: Comply with MBMA’s “Low Rise Building Systems Manual”: Chapter IV,
Section 9, “Fabrication and Erection Tolerances.”
R. Primary Framing: Includes transverse and lean-to frames; rafter, rake, and canopy beams; sidewall,
intermediate, end-wall, and corner columns; and wind bracing.
1. Rigid Clear-Span Frames: I-shaped frame sections fabricated from shop-welded, built-up steel
plates or structural-steel shapes.
2. End-Wall Framing: Engineer end walls to be expandable where noted on drawings. Provide
primary frame, capable of supporting full-bay design loads.
a. End-wall columns must be removable for future expansion.
b. Exterior Column Type: Straight or uniform depth.
3. End-wall and Corner Columns: I-shaped sections fabricated from structural-stell shapes; shop-
welded, built-up steel plates; or C-shaped, cold-formed, structural-steel sheet; with minimum
thickness of 0.0747 inch (1.9 mm).
4. Secondary Framing: Fabricate from cold-formed, structural-steel sheet or roll-formed, metallic-
coated steel sheet prepainted with coil coating, unless otherwise indicated, to comply with the
following:
a. Purlins: C- or Z-shaped sections; fabricated from minimum 0.0598 inch (1.5 mm) thick
steel sheet, built-up steel plates, or structural-steel shapes; minimum 2 ½ inch (64 mm)
wide flanges.
b. Girts: C- or Z-shaped sections; fabricated from minimum 0.0598 inch (1.5 mm) thick steel
sheet, built-up steel plates, or structural-steel shapes. Form ends of Z-sections with
stiffening lips angles 45 to 50 degrees to flange and with minimum 2 ½ inch (64 mm) wide
flanges.
c. Eave Struts: Unequal-flange, C-shaped sections; fabricated from 0.598 inch (1.5 mm) thick
steel sheet, built-up steel plates, or structural-steel shapes.
d. Flange and Sag Bracing: Minimum 1 5/8” by 1 5/8” (41 mm by 41 mm) structural-steel
angles, with a minimum thickness of 0.0598 inch (1.5 mm).
e. Base or Sill Angles: Minimum 3 by 2 by 0.0747 inch (76 by 51 by 1.9 mm) zinc-coated
(galvanized) steel sheet.
1. Provide a continuous base channel around perimeter of “truck bay” portion of
building for insulation suppot.
f. Purlin and Girt Clips: Minimum of 0.0747” (1.9 mm) thick, zinc-coated (galvanized) steel
sheet.
g. Secondary End-Wall Framing: Manufacturer’s standard sections fabricated from
minimum 0.0747” (1.9 mm) thick, zinc-coated (galvanized) steel sheet.
h. Framing for Openings: Channel shapes; fabricated from minimum 0.0598” (1.5 mm) thick,
cold-formed, structural-steel sheet or structural-steel shapes. Frame head and jamb of door
openings, and head, jamb, and sill of other openings.
i. Miscellaneous Structural Members: Manufacturer’s standard sections fabricated from
cold-formed, structural-steel sheet; built-up steel plates; or zinc-coated (galvanized) steel
sheet; designed to withstand required loads.
5. Bracing: Provide adjustable wind bracing as required to meet codes.
6. Roof Panels:
a. Standing-Seam, Ribbed Roof Panels:
b. Style: PBR
c. Thickness: 26 gauge
d. Color: White
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7. Roof Panel Accessories: Provide components required for a complete roof panel assembly. Match
materials and finishes of roof panels, unless otherwise indicated.
8. Wall Panels:
a. Exterior Wall Panel:
Style: Reverse Roll U Panel, 26 ga.
Color: Galvalume
b. Interior Liner Panels:
Style: Reverse U, 26 ga.
Color: White
9. Wall Panel Accessories: Provide components required for a complete wall panel assembly. Match
materials and finishes of panels.
10. Fascia Panels:
a. Standard Fascia:
1. Manufacturer’s standard prefinished metal fascia; gauge and profile as required
to prevent oil canning.
2. Color: White
3. Location: As Per Plans
11. Soffit Panels:
a. Provide flat soffits throughout.
b. Style: 12”, 24ga, L12 or equal
c. Color: White
12. Insulation Materials:
a. Refer to Section 07210 – “Building Insulation and Vapor Retarders”.
b. Coordinate Metal Building erection with special requirements of wall and roof insulation
systems.
S. Accessories: Metal Building System Manufacturer’s standard units, fabricated from zinc-coated (galvanized)
steel sheet or aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet pre-painted with coil coating, of thickness indicated; in
same finish as roof and wall panels or as indicated.
1. Fasteners: Provide fasteners with heads matching color of roof or wall sheets by means of plastic
caps or factory-applied coating.
2. Flashing and trim: 0.0179” (0.45 mm) metal thickness. Provide flashing and trim as required to
seal against weather and to provide finished appearance.
3. Head and Jamb trim: Prefinished metal trim (to match adjacent wall finish) at head and jamb of all
openings to completely conceal head and jamb framing.
4. Gutters and Downspouts: 0.0179” (0.45 mm) metal thickness, sized according to SMACNA’s
“Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.” Furnish gutter supports spaced 36” (900 mm) o.c., fabricated
from same metal as gutters.
a. Gutter color:
b. Downspout color:
5. Closures: Closed-cell, laminated polyethylene; minimum 1” (25 mm) thick, flexible closure strips;
cut or pre-molded to match roof and wall panel profile.
6. Pipe Flashing: Pre-molded, EPDM pipe collar with flexible aluminum ring bonded to base.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
A. Examination: Before erection proceeds, survey elevations and location of concrete and masonry bearing
surfaces, base plates, and anchor bolts to receive structural framing. Verify compliance with requirements
and metal building system manufacturer’s tolerances.
B. Erect metal building system according to manufacturer’s written instructions, erection drawings, and the
following:
1. Base plates and Bearing plates: Clean concrete and masonry bearing surfaces and roughen surfaces
before setting base plates and bearing plates.
a. Set base plates and bearing plates for structural members on wedges, shims, or setting nuts.
b. Tighten anchor bolts after supported members have been positioned and plumbed.
c. Pack grout solidly between bearing surfaces and plates so no voids remain.
2. Framing, general: Align and adjust framing members before permanently fastening to compensate
for discrepancies in elevations and alignment. Erect framing true to line, level, plumb, rigid, and
secure.
a. Do not field cut, drill, or alter structural members without written approval from metal
building system manufacturer’s professional engineer.
b. Maintain structural stability of frame during erection.
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3. Primary Framing and End Walls: Level base plates to a true even plane with full bearing to
supporting structures, set with double-nutted anchor bolts. Use grout to obtain uniform bearing and
to maintain a level base-line elevation. Moist cure grout for not less than seven days after placement.
a. Make field connections using high-strength bolts.
b. Tighten bolts by turn-of-the-nut method.
4. Secondary Framing: Fasten secondary framing to primary framing using clips with field
connections using non-high-strength bolts. Hold rigidly to a straight line by temporary blocking.
a. Provide Supplemental framing at entire perimeter of openings, including doors, windows,
louvers, ventilators, and other penetrations of roof and walls.
b. Provide sag rods or other bracing measures as shown on metal building system
manufacturer’s drawings.
5. Bracing: Install bracing in roof and any walls where indicated on erection drawings.
6. Framing for Openings: Provide shapes of proper design and size to reinforce openings and to carry
loads and vibrations imposed, including equipment furnished under mechanical and electrical work.
Securely attach to building structural frame.
C. Roof Panel Installation: Provide roof panels of full length from eave to ridge for all roof planes of 42’0 or
less. Install panels perpendicular to purlins. Rigidly fasten eave end of roof panels and allow ridge end free
movement due to thermal expansion and contraction. Fasten roof panels to purlins at location and spacing
determined by manufacturer. Flash and seal roof panels with weather closures at eaves, rakes, and at
perimeter of all openings.
1. Standing-Seam Roof Panels: Fasten roof panels to purlins with concealed clips at each standing
seam joint. Install clips over top of insulation. Crimp standing seams with manufacturer-approved
motorized seamer tool.
D. Wall Panel Installation: Provide panels full height of building. Install panels perpendicular to girts. Flash
and seal wall panels with weather closures under eaves and rakes, along lower panel edges, and at perimeter
of all openings. Install wall panels on exterior side of girts. Attach panels to supports with fasteners as
recommended by manufacturer.
E. Fascia and Soffit Panel Installation: Provide panels full width of fascia and soffits. Install panels
perpendicular to support framing.
1. Fascia Panels: Align bottom of panels. Flash and seal panels with weather closures where fascia
meets soffits, along lower panel edges, and at perimeter of all openings.
2. Soffit Panels: Flash and seal panels with weather closures where soffit meets walls and at perimeter
of all openings.
F. Frame Coordination: Coordinate door and window framing installation with wall flashings and other
components. Provide and install prefinished metal trim at jamb, head, sill of all doors and window openings.
G. Accessory Installation: Install gutters, downspouts, and other accessories according to manufacturer’s
written instructions and SMACNA’s “Architectural Sheet Metal Manual,” with positive anchorage to
building and weathertight mounting. Coordinate installation with flashings and other components. Provide
for thermal expansion of metal units; conceal fasteners where possible, and set units true to line and level as
indicated.
1. Provide elbow at base of downspout to direct water away from building.
H. Structural Steel Erection tolerances: Comply with erection tolerances limits of AISC S303, “Code of
Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.”
I. Damage Panels: Replace panels that have been damaged or have deteriorated beyond successful repair by
finish touchup or similar minor repair procedures.
J. Touchup Painting: Immediately after erection, clean, prepare, and prime or reprime welds, bolted
connections, and abraded surfaces of prime-painted primary and secondary framing, accessories, and bearing
plates. Repair damaged galvanized coatings on exposed surfaces with galvanized repair paint.
END OF SECTION