GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

US-50 & SHECKLER SIGNAL POLE FOUNDATION

FALLON, NEVADA

EA 74235
SEPTEMBER 2019

| NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | MATERIALS DIVISION |

| GEOTECHNICAL SECTION | 1263 STEWART ST, CARSON CITY, NEVADA 89712 |
 STATE OF NEVADA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MATERIALS DIVISION
GEOTECHNICAL SECTION

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

US-50 AND SHECKLER SIGNAL POLE

FOUNDATIONS

FALLON, NEVADA

SEPTEMBER 2019

EA 74235

Prepared by:
George Helgerson, E.I.
Geotechnical Staff

Reviewed by:
Kyle Jermstad, P.E.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Reviewed by:
Mike Griswold, P.E.
Chief Geotechnical Engineer

Approved by:
Darin Tedford, P.E.
Chief Materials Engineer
Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 
1.1  Project Description .............................................................................................................1 
1.2  Purpose and Scope of Work...............................................................................................1 
1.3  Limitations...........................................................................................................................1 

2.  Field Exploration and Laboratory Testing .......................................................... 2 

2.1  Field Exploration .................................................................................................................2 
2.2  Geotechnical Laboratory Testing........................................................................................2 

3.  Site and Subsurface Conditions ......................................................................... 4 

3.1  Site Conditions....................................................................................................................4 
3.2  Subsurface Conditions .......................................................................................................4 
3.2.1  General Geology and Faulting ......................................................................................... 4 
3.2.2  Subsurface Materials ....................................................................................................... 4 
3.2.3  Groundwater Conditions .................................................................................................. 4 

4.  Recommendations ............................................................................................. 5 

4.1  Drilled Shaft Foundations ...................................................................................................5 
4.1.1  Drilled Shaft Construction ................................................................................................ 6 
4.2  Corrosion ............................................................................................................................6
4.3  Seismic Design ...................................................................................................................6

5.  References ........................................................................................................ 8 

Table Index
Table 1  Soil Parameters ........................................................................................... 5 
Table 2  Design Loads .............................................................................................. 5 
Table 3  Drilled Shaft Summary................................................................................. 6 
Table 4  Soil Corrosion Results ................................................................................. 6
Table 5  Seismic Design Criteria ............................................................................... 7
Appendices
A Figures 
B Logs of Borings 
C Laboratory Test Results 
D Axial Resistance Analysis 
E Lateral Resistance Analysis 
Introduction

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) plans to place two signal poles at the intersection of
US-50 and Sheckler Cutoff/Roberson Lane. This report presents the findings and recommendations
developed from our geotechnical engineering investigation for the proposed signal pole drilled shaft
foundations. The investigation was conducted in accordance with American Association of State Highway
and Traffic Administration (AASHTO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines.

1.1 Project Description

It is our understanding that this project consists of placing a signal pole in the Northwest corner of US-
50\Roberson Lane intersection and one in the Southeast corner of US-50/Sheckler Cutoff intersection.
These signal poles will have a drilled shaft foundation.
The project Vicinity Map and Exploration Map are shown in Appendix A on Figures A-1 and A-2,
respectively.

1.2 Purpose and Scope of Work

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the suitability of the project site from a geotechnical
perspective, for the proposed drilled shafts. The main objectives of the investigation were to characterize
the subsurface materials, perform engineering analyses, develop geotechnical recommendations for
design and construction, and document our findings, and recommendations in this report.
The scope of our geotechnical investigation includes the following:
 A review of published geologic and geotechnical information pertaining to the site vicinity;
 A field exploration consisting of drilling two borings to a maximum depth of 41½ feet below
ground surface (bgs) to obtain information to evaluate the subsurface conditions;
 Perform geotechnical laboratory testing on select soil samples collected from the borings;

 Perform engineering analyses to develop geotechnical design criteria and recommendations for
the proposed project; and
 Preparation of this report.

1.3 Limitations
This report has been prepared by Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Geotechnical Section
under the supervision of those whose signatures appear herein. The interpretation of data, findings, and
recommendations presented in this report were developed from our geotechnical investigation.
If the proposed project is modified or relocated, or if the subsurface conditions found during construction
differ from those described in this report, NDOT Geotechnical Section should be contacted immediately to
assess the new information or changed conditions and determine if additional recommendations are
required.

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2. Field Exploration and Laboratory Testing
2.1 Field Exploration
Two Borings were drilled on June 17 through July 23, 2019 at the approximate locations shown on Figure
A-2. The borings were advanced to a depth of approximately 41½ feet bgs utilizing a truck-mounted
Diedrich D-120 (NDOT 1082) drill rig. Drilling methods used were 6-inch hollow stem auger and 3-inch
tricone mud rotary. Samples were collected using Modified California (3-inch outer diameter) and
Standard Penetration Test samplers driven by an automatic hammer with a weight of 140 pounds and a
drop of 30 inches. 3-inch outer diameter Shelby Tube samples were taken in soft soils.
The number of blows required to drive the sampler 6-inches were recorded for the 18-inch drive, and the
cumulative blow count for the bottom 12 inches of drive is presented in the logs of borings. The blow
counts presented in the logs are uncorrected and are shown as they were recorded in the field.
Normalizing the blow counts for use in analysis was performed utilizing corrections for sampler type, rod
length, auger diameter, hammer efficiency, and overburden stress. Both the samples and drill cuttings
were visually classified in the field based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) in general
accordance with ASTM D2488.
Logs of the borings were prepared based on the field logging and the results of laboratory testing in
general accordance with ASTM D2487. The boring logs and key are presented in Appendix B.

2.2 Geotechnical Laboratory Testing

Laboratory testing was conducted on select soil samples recovered during the field exploration. Tests
conducted include the following:

 Method of Test Sieve Analysis of Coarse and Fine Aggregate (Nev. T206);
 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil
(AASHTO T265);
 Standard Method of Test for Direct Shear Test of Soils under Consolidated Drained Conditions
(AASHTO T236)
 Standard Method of Test for Consolidated, Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive
Soils (AASHTO T297)
 Standard Method of Test for Unconsolidated, Undrained Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soils
in Triaxial Compression (AASHTO T296)
 Method of Test For Determination of The Resistance R-Value of Treated and Untreated Bases,
Subbases and Basement Soils by The Stabilometer (Nev. T115);
 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Density (ASTM D7263);

 Method of Test For Determining The Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soil (Nev.
T210, T211, and T212);
 Standard Method of Test for Determining Minimum Laboratory Soil Resistivity (AASHTO T288);
 Standard Method of Test for Determining pH of Soil (AASHTO T289);

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  Standard Method of Test for Determining Water-Soluble Sulfate Ion Content in Soil (AASHTO
T290);
 Standard Method of Test for Determining Water-Soluble Chloride Ion Content in Soil (AASHTO
T291);
Geotechnical laboratory test results are presented in Appendix C.

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3. Site and Subsurface Conditions
3.1 Site Conditions
The intersection of US-50 and Sheckler Cutoff/Roberson Lane is located on the West side of Fallon,
Nevada. The site consists of an unsignalized intersection of a five-lane highway (US-50 running East/West)
and two-lane local county roads (Sheckler Cutoff to the South, Roberson Lane to the North). The site
topography is generally flat. At the time of our exploration, three of intersection’s corner lots were developed
commercial land. The fourth corner lot (Northwest) ground surface consisted of sand and gravel with sparse
weeds and brush. Overhead utilities were observed and multiple underground utilities were located at the
site during our subsurface investigation.

3.2 Subsurface Conditions

3.2.1 General Geology and Faulting

The site is located in western portion of the Basin and Range geomorphic province. The site area in the
western part of Churchill County is mapped as being comprised of primarily Quaternary alluvium which
includes Lake Lahontan deposits, playa deposits, and young fan gravels. The young alluvium generally is
composed of fine-grained sediments, silts, and clays. The nearest active fault with historic movement (last
150 years) is the Rainbow Mountain fault zone located approximately 13 miles to the east. Other active
faults nearby include the Dixie fault zone, 1954 section, located approximately 35 miles to the east from
the site. The nearest Quaternary fault is the Sagouse fault zone, located approximately 2 miles to the
north.

3.2.2 Subsurface Materials

The results of our field exploration and laboratory analyses indicate approximately 15 feet of native loose
to medium dense sand (SP) was encountered beneath the roadbed section. Soil beneath the sand
consists of medium stiff to stiff clay (CH) to a depth of approximately 25 feet bgs. Below the clay to the
bottom of the borings was medium dense to very dense sand (SP).

3.2.3 Groundwater Conditions

Groundwater was encountered in the borings during our exploration at 20 feet below ground surface. The
depth of groundwater is expected to vary over time due to seasonal fluctuations, regional pumping, and
other contributing factors. Groundwater is anticipated to be encountered during construction excavations
at approximately 20 feet below ground surface.

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4. Recommendations

It is our understanding that the proposed signal poles are to be supported by 48-inch diameter drilled
shaft foundations. Based on the results of this exploration, the site is suitable for the proposed
improvements. Provided herein are the recommendations for use in design and construction of the drilled
shaft foundations.

4.1 Drilled Shaft Foundations

Soil parameters used in the analysis of axial and lateral resistance of the drilled shaft foundations were
developed considering the materials encountered in Borings B-1 and B-2 and are presented below in
Table 1.

Table 1 Soil Parameters

Layer Parameters (Boring B-1 / Boring B-2)

Internal Friction Cohesion
Classification Depth Unit Weight (pcf)
Angle Φ (⁰) (psf)
Loose Sand (SP-SM) 0’ – 15’ 108 / 113 35 / 34 -
Medium Dense Clay
15’ – 25’ 105 / 103 - 2500 / 1500
(CH)
Dense Sand (SP-SM) 25’ – 41.5’ 129 / 128 38 / 45 -
Design loads were provided by the structural engineer for use in analysis. The loads applied at the head
of the drilled shafts are summarized below in Table 2.

Table 2 Design Loads

Axial (lbs) Moment (ft-lbs) Shear (lbs)

8,733 272,261 4,862
The axial resistance of the drilled shaft foundation soils was analyzed in accordance with the 2017
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO 2017), using the computer program SHAFT
(Ensoft, 2017). The results of the axial resistance analysis are presented in Appendix D.
Lateral resistance of the drilled shaft foundation soils was analyzed in accordance with AASHTO 2017,
using the computer program LPILE (Ensoft, 2018). The minimum depth to satisfy lateral demands was
determined considering methods presented FHWA-HIF-18-031, and NDOT Structures Manual Revision
2019-2. Resistance to posting of short drilled shafts was analyzed utilizing Broms Method as detailed in
FHWA-NHI-18-024. The results of the lateral resistance analysis are presented in Appendix E.
Based on the results of our analysis, it is recommended that a 48-inch diameter drilled shaft with a
minimum depth of 32 feet be incorporated into the design of the signal pole foundations. Presented below
in Table 3 are the recommendations for the drilled shaft foundations.

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Table 3 Drilled Shaft Summary

Shaft Diameter Minimum Shaft Length to Minimum Shaft Length to Design Shaft
(in.) Satisfy Lateral Demands (ft.) Satisfy Axial Demands (ft) Length (ft.)
48 32 7 32

4.1.1 Drilled Shaft Construction

Construction of the drilled shafts should follow the NDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction (Silver Book) section 509. Based on the depth of groundwater encountered in our
subsurface investigation, it is recommended that wet construction methods be used. The slurry elevation
should be kept within 5 feet from the ground surface to maintain an approximate minimum 15-foot head
differential at all times during drilling and placement of concrete.

4.2 Corrosion
Soils corrosivity analysis is important for estimating and mitigating the deterioration of buried ferrous
metals and concrete. We performed corrosion testing on a sample from Boring B-1 with a depth range of
1 to 5 feet bgs as an indicator of the corrosive properties of the soil. Test results are summarized below in
Table 3 and presented in Appendix C.

Table 4 Soil Corrosion Results

Depth Minimum Resistivity Water Soluble Water Soluble

Boring No. pH
(ft.) (ohm-cm) Sulfates (ppm) Chlorides (ppm)
B-1 1-5 8.4 3,335 19 40
According to ACI 318, water soluble sulfates less than 1,000 parts per million is considered “not
applicable”. A water-soluble chloride content of less than 500 ppm is generally non-corrosive to reinforced
concrete.
The provided corrosion test results are only an indicator of potential soil corrosivity for the sample tested
at the selected depth interval. It is possible that corrosion potential can vary by sample location and
depth.

4.3 Seismic Design

The seismic design criteria for the site (39.4871°N, 118.8757°W) were developed utilizing the USGS
seismic hazards tool in accordance with AASHTO 2017, considering the site location, and the subsurface
information obtained from our geotechnical investigation. Minimum seismic criteria for use in design are
listed by county in the NDOT Structures Manual and supersede the USGS mapped values presented
below.

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Table 5 Seismic Design Criteria

NDOT
USGS Mapped
Parameter Structures
Value
Manual Value
Site Class D D
Peak ground acceleration (PGA) 0.232 g 0.35g
Mapped horizontal response spectral response at short period (SS) 0.566 g 0.80g
Mapped horizontal response spectral response at 1sec period (S1) 0.208 g 0.30g
Peak ground acceleration coefficient (FPGA) 1.335 1.15
Site coefficient (Fa) 1.347 1.18
Site coefficient (FV) 1.984 1.8
Mapped MCE peak ground acceleration (AS) 0.310 g 0.403g
Design Spectral Acceleration for short period (SDS) 0.763 g 0.944g
Design Spectral Acceleration for 1 sec period (SD1) 0.413 g 0.54g

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5. References

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 2017, “LRFD Bridge
Design Specifications, 8th Edition”
Brown, Dan, et al, 2018, “FHWA-NHI-18-024 Drilled Shafts”

Loehr, Erik, et al, 2016, “FHWA NHI-16-072 Geotechnical Site Characterization”

Mayne, W. Paul, et al, 2002, “FHWA-NHI-01-031 Subsurface Investigation Manual”

Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), 2008, “Structures Manual”

Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), 2019, “Structures Manual Revision”

Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), 2014, “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge
Construction”

Parkes, James, et al, 2018, “FHWA-HIF-18-031 Design, Analysis, and Testing of Laterally Loaded Deep
Foundations that Support Transportation Facilities”

Sabatini, P.J., et al, 2002, “FHWA-IF-02-034 Evaluation of Soil and Rock Properties”

Stewart, John H., and Carlson, John E., 1978, “Geologic map of Nevada, Nevada Bureau of Mines and
Geology, scale 1:500,00.”
U.S. Geologic Survey, March 19, 2018, U.S. Seismic Design Maps,
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/designmaps/us/application.php

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Appendix A
Figures
1263 South Stewart Street Figure A-1 Vicinity Map
Carson City, Nevada 89712 Location: Fallon, NV
Phone: (775) 888-7440 Project Name: US50 & Sheckler Cutoff
Fax: (775) 888-7201 EA Number: 74235
1263 South Stewart Street Figure A-2 Exploration Map
Carson City, Nevada 89712 Location: Fallon, NV
Phone: (775) 888-7440 Project Name: US50 & Sheckler Cutoff
Fax: (775) 888-7201 EA Number: 74235
 Appendix B
Logs of Borings
 KEY TO BORING LOGS

PARTICLE SIZE LIMITS

CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL COBBLES BOULDERS
FINE MEDIUM COARSE FINE COARSE

.002 mm #200 #40 #10 #4 ¾ inch 3 inch 12 inch

USCS GROUP TYPICAL SOIL DESCRIPTION

GW Well graded gravels, gravel-sand mixtures, little or no fines
GP Poorly graded gravels, gravel-sand mixtures, little or no fines
GC Clayey gravels, poorly graded gravel-sand-clay mixtures
SW Well graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines
SP Poorly graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines
SM Silty sands, poorly graded sand-silt mixtures
SC Clayey sands, poorly graded sand-clay mixtures
ML Inorganic silts and very fine sands, rock flour, silty or clayey fine sands with slight plasticity
CL Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity, gravelly clays, sandy clays, silty clays, lean clays
OL Organic silts and organic silt-clays of low plasticity
MH Inorganic silts, micaceous or diatomaceous fine sandy or silty soils, elastic silts
CH Inorganic clays of high plasticity, fat clays
OH Organic clays of medium to high plasticity
CS Claystone/Siltstone
PT Peat and other highly organic soils

MOISTURE CONDITION CRITERIA SOIL CEMENTATION CRITERIA

Description Criteria Description Criteria
Dry Absence of moisture, dusty, Weak Crumbles or breaks with handling or little
dry to touch. finger pressure.

Moist Damp, no visible free water. Moderate Crumbles or breaks with considerable finger
pressure
Wet Visible free water, usually below
groundwater table. Strong Won’t break or crumble w/finger pressure

Groundwater Elevation Symbols

STANDARD PENETRATION CLASSIFICATION*

GRANULAR SOIL CLAYEY SOIL
Blow counts on Calif. Modified
BLOWS/FT DENSITY BLOWS/FT CONSISTENCY
Sampler (NCMS) can be converted
0-4 VERY LOOSE 0-1 VERY SOFT
to NSPT by:
5 – 10 LOOSE 2-4 SOFT
(NCMS)(0.62) = NSPT
11 - 30 MEDIUM DENSE 5-8 MEDIUM STIFF
31 - 50 DENSE 9 - 15 STIFF Automatic Hammer Engergy:
OVER 50 VERY DENSE 16 - 30 VERY STIFF Rig # 1627: 82.5%
31 - 60 HARD Rig # 1082: 84%
*Standard Penetration Test (N) 140 lb hammer
30-inch free fall on 2-inch O.D. x 1.4 inch I.D. sampler. OVER 60 VERY HARD

TEST ABBREVIATIONS SAMPLER NOTATION

CD CONSOLIDATED DRAINED O ORGANIC CONTENT CMS CALIF. MODIFIED SAMPLER1
CH CHEMICAL (CORROSIVENESS) OC CONSOLIDATION CPT CONE PENETRATION TEST
CM COMPACTION PI PLASTICITY INDEX
CS CONTINUOUS SAMPLER2
CU CONSOLIDATED UNDRAINED RQD ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION
CSS CALIFORNIA SPLIT SPOON
D DISPERSIVE SOILS RV R-VALUE
P PUSHED (NOT DRIVEN)
DS DIRECT SHEAR S SIEVE ANALYSIS
PB PITCHER BARREL
E EXPANSIVE SOIL SL SHRINKAGE LIMIT
G SPECIFIC GRAVITY U UNCONFINED COMPRESSION RC ROCK CORE3
H HYDROMETER UU UNCONSOLIDATED UNDRAINED SH SHELBY TUBE4
HC HYDRO-COLLAPSE UW UNIT WEIGHT SPT STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
K PERMEABILITY W MOISTURE CONTENT TP TEST PIT
1- I.D.= 2.421 inch
2- I.D.=3.228 inch with tube; 3.50 inch w/o tube
SOIL COLOR DESIGNATIONS ARE FROM THE MUNSELL SOIL COLOR CHART. 3- NXB I.D.= 1.875 inch
EXAMPLE: (7.5 YR 5/3) BROWN 4- I.D.= 2.875 inch

Revised June 2018

 BORING LOG SHEET 1 OF 2
START DATE 6/17/19 LATITUDE 39.4869°N
END DATE 6/18/19 LONGITUDE 118.8755°W
PROJECT Fallon US-50 and Sheckler Drive Sign Boring ENGINEER G. Helgerson
LOCATION US-50 and Sheckler Drive OPERATOR OJ Altamirano
Materials Division
E.A. # 74235 DRILL RIG Diedrich D-120 (1082)
Geotechnical Section GROUNDWATER LEVEL
BORING B-1 DEPTH ELEV. METHOD 6" HSA/Mud Rotary
1263 S. Stewart St DATE TIME
ft ft
Carson City, NV 89712 GROUND ELEV. ft 4005.0 HAMMER Automatic
6/17/19 ATD 20 3985
TOTAL DEPTH ft 41.5 BACKFILLED Yes DATE 6/18/19

CONTENT (%)

DENSITY (pcf)

LIQUID LIMIT
SAMPLE NO.

PLASTICITY
% PASSING

% PASSING
Uncorrected
BLOWS / 6"

MOISTURE

GRAPHIC
Recovery
DEPTH

N Value

NO.200
ELEV.

INDEX
TYPE

MATERIAL REMARKS

NO.4
DRY

LOG
(ft)

(ft)

(%) DESCRIPTION
AC 3.5" Asphalt
AB
4004.0 1 6.5" Aggregate Base
Bulk Sample
Brown SAND (SP-SM), trace silt, moist,
(BK-1) collected
4003.0 2 medium dense
from auger
cuttings
5
4002.0 3
SP- generated from
1-1 6 13 83 2 100 5
SM 1'-5'
7
4001.0 4 RV=72

4000.0 5
4
1-2 5 11 67 5 98.6 100 82 23 6
3999.0 6
6 25 90.9 Brown sandy CLAY (CL-ML), moist, stiff
CL-
3998.0 7 ML

3997.0 8 5 Brown clean SAND (SP), moist, medium

1-3 7 17 95 6 100 3 dense
SMART SOIL LOG 74235 FALLON US-50 AND SCHECKLER B 1022 TONOPAH RCB.GPJ NDOT SMART LOG 2018.10.10.GDT 9/19/19

10
3996.0 9

3995.0 10
3 Trace cemented sands up to fine-gravel size
1-4 6 14 78 6 100 3
3994.0 11
8 SP
3993.0 12

3992.0 13

3991.0 14

3990.0 15
3 Grayish brown CLAY (CH), high plasticity, stiff, Pocket Pen: 3.5
1-5 5 12 67 48 71.7 moist, trace fine-grained sand tsf
3989.0 16
7 51 69.7 Torvane: 6.25
tsf
3988.0 17

3987.0 18

3986.0 19

3985.0 20 CH
2 Becomes soft, wet
1-6 2 4 100 53 100 95 55 33
3984.0 21
2
3983.0 22

3982.0 23

3981.0 24

Standard Modified USCS USCS Low USCS USCS High

Shelby Aggregate
Penetration California Ashpalt Poorly-graded Plasticity Silty Poorly-graded Plasticity
Tube Base
Test Sampler Sand with Silt Clay Sand Clay

USCS Silty
Sand
 BORING LOG SHEET 2 OF 2
START DATE 6/17/19 LATITUDE 39.4869°N
END DATE 6/18/19 LONGITUDE 118.8755°W
PROJECT Fallon US-50 and Sheckler Drive Sign Boring ENGINEER G. Helgerson
LOCATION US-50 and Sheckler Drive OPERATOR OJ Altamirano
Materials Division
E.A. # 74235 DRILL RIG Diedrich D-120 (1082)
Geotechnical Section GROUNDWATER LEVEL
BORING B-1 DEPTH ELEV. METHOD 6" HSA/Mud Rotary
1263 S. Stewart St DATE TIME
ft ft
Carson City, NV 89712 GROUND ELEV. ft 4005.0 HAMMER Automatic
6/17/19 ATD 20 3985
TOTAL DEPTH ft 41.5 BACKFILLED Yes DATE 6/18/19

CONTENT (%)

DENSITY (pcf)

LIQUID LIMIT
SAMPLE NO.

PLASTICITY
% PASSING

% PASSING
Uncorrected
BLOWS / 6"

MOISTURE

GRAPHIC
Recovery
DEPTH

N Value

NO.200
ELEV.

INDEX
TYPE

MATERIAL REMARKS

NO.4
DRY

LOG
(ft)

(ft)

(%) DESCRIPTION

8 Brown SAND (SP-SM), fine- to

1-7/8 10 23 67 15 109 100 11 medium-grained sand, medium dense, wet,
3979.0 26
13 19 trace silt
3978.0 27

3977.0 28

3976.0 29

3975.0 30 SP-
SM Shelby Push
1-9 50 Pressure: 300
3974.0 31 psi

3973.0 32

3972.0 33
SMART SOIL LOG 74235 FALLON US-50 AND SCHECKLER B 1022 TONOPAH RCB.GPJ NDOT SMART LOG 2018.10.10.GDT 9/19/19

3971.0 34

3970.0 35
13 Brown silty Sand (SM), fine- to
1-10 10 27 100 21 100 20 medium-grained sand, dense, wet
3969.0 36
17
3968.0 37
SM
3967.0 38

3966.0 39

3965.0 40
22 Brown SAND (SP), fine- to medium-grained
1-11 25 51 100 20 99 4 SP sand, very dense, wet
3964.0 41
26
3963.0 42

3962.0 43

3961.0 44

3960.0 45

3959.0 46

3958.0 47

3957.0 48

3956.0 49

Standard Modified USCS USCS Low USCS USCS High

Shelby Aggregate
Penetration California Ashpalt Poorly-graded Plasticity Silty Poorly-graded Plasticity
Tube Base
Test Sampler Sand with Silt Clay Sand Clay

USCS Silty
Sand
 BORING LOG SHEET 1 OF 2
START DATE 7/23/19 LATITUDE 39.4867°N
END DATE 7/23/19 LONGITUDE 118.8761°W
PROJECT Fallon US-50 and Sheckler Drive Sign Boring ENGINEER G. Helgerson
LOCATION US-50 and Sheckler Drive OPERATOR OJ Altamirano
Materials Division
E.A. # 74235 DRILL RIG Diedrich D-120 (1082)
Geotechnical Section GROUNDWATER LEVEL
BORING B-2 DEPTH ELEV. METHOD 6" Mud Rotary
1263 S. Stewart St DATE TIME
ft ft
Carson City, NV 89712 GROUND ELEV. ft 4004.0 HAMMER Automatic
7/23/19 ATD 20 3984
TOTAL DEPTH ft 41.5 BACKFILLED Yes DATE 7/23/19

CONTENT (%)

DENSITY (pcf)

LIQUID LIMIT
SAMPLE NO.

PLASTICITY
% PASSING

% PASSING
Uncorrected
BLOWS / 6"

MOISTURE

GRAPHIC
Recovery
DEPTH

N Value

NO.200
ELEV.

INDEX
TYPE

MATERIAL REMARKS

NO.4
DRY

LOG
(ft)

(ft)

(%) DESCRIPTION

AC 7" Asphalt
4003.0 1 AB 7" Aggregate Base
Brown SAND with silt (SP-SM), moist, loose
4002.0 2

4001.0 3

4000.0 4

3999.0 5
2
2-1 2 4 67 17 100 12 18 18
3998.0 6
2
3997.0 7

3996.0 8 SP-
SM
SMART SOIL LOG 74235 FALLON US-50 AND SCHECKLER B 1022 TONOPAH RCB.GPJ NDOT SMART LOG 2018.10.10.GDT 9/19/19

3995.0 9

3994.0 10
3
2-2 2 5 56 16
3993.0 11
3
3992.0 12

3991.0 13

3990.0 14

3989.0 15
6 Grayish brown CLAY (CH), high plasticity, stiff, Pocket Pen: 3.0
2-3 6 14 67 41 71 100 90 67 45 moist, trace fine-grained sand tsf
3988.0 16
8 50 Torvane: 5.0 tsf
3987.0 17

3986.0 18

3985.0 19

3984.0 20 CH
3 Becomes medium stiff Pocket Pen:
2-4 3 6 67 50 60 100 96 60 40 1.75 tsf
3983.0 21
3 67 Torvane: 5.5 tsf
3982.0 22 Shelby Push
2-ST 100 Pressure:
3981.0 23
Weight of rods,
no additional
pressure
3980.0 24

Standard Modified USCS USCS High

Shelby Aggregate USCS Silty
Penetration California Ashpalt Poorly-graded Plasticity
Tube Base Sand
Test Sampler Sand with Silt Clay
 BORING LOG SHEET 2 OF 2
START DATE 7/23/19 LATITUDE 39.4867°N
END DATE 7/23/19 LONGITUDE 118.8761°W
PROJECT Fallon US-50 and Sheckler Drive Sign Boring ENGINEER G. Helgerson
LOCATION US-50 and Sheckler Drive OPERATOR OJ Altamirano
Materials Division
E.A. # 74235 DRILL RIG Diedrich D-120 (1082)
Geotechnical Section GROUNDWATER LEVEL
BORING B-2 DEPTH ELEV. METHOD 6" Mud Rotary
1263 S. Stewart St DATE TIME
ft ft
Carson City, NV 89712 GROUND ELEV. ft 4004.0 HAMMER Automatic
7/23/19 ATD 20 3984
TOTAL DEPTH ft 41.5 BACKFILLED Yes DATE 7/23/19

CONTENT (%)

DENSITY (pcf)

LIQUID LIMIT
SAMPLE NO.

PLASTICITY
% PASSING

% PASSING
Uncorrected
BLOWS / 6"

MOISTURE

GRAPHIC
Recovery
DEPTH

N Value

NO.200
ELEV.

INDEX
TYPE

MATERIAL REMARKS

NO.4
DRY

LOG
(ft)

(ft)

(%) DESCRIPTION

6 Brown silty SAND(SM), dense, slight mottling,

2-5 9 20 67 21 100 18 wet
3978.0 26
11
3977.0 27
SM
3976.0 28

3975.0 29

3974.0 30
21 Brown Sand (SP-SM), very dense to dense,
2-6 31 63 67 19 107 wet
3973.0 31
32 16
3972.0 32

3971.0 33
SMART SOIL LOG 74235 FALLON US-50 AND SCHECKLER B 1022 TONOPAH RCB.GPJ NDOT SMART LOG 2018.10.10.GDT 9/19/19

3970.0 34

3969.0 35
13
SP-
2-7 18 37 83 22 97 11 18 18
3968.0 36 SM
19
3967.0 37

3966.0 38

3965.0 39

3964.0 40
18 Silt content decreases
2-8 25 51 78 20 99 5
3963.0 41
26
3962.0 42

3961.0 43

3960.0 44

3959.0 45

3958.0 46

3957.0 47

3956.0 48

3955.0 49

Standard Modified USCS USCS High

Shelby Aggregate USCS Silty
Penetration California Ashpalt Poorly-graded Plasticity
Tube Base Sand
Test Sampler Sand with Silt Clay
 Appendix C
Laboratory Test Results
 Triaxial Compression Lab Test Results
20

18

16

14
Shear Stress (psi)

12

10

4
Boring 1 Sample 5B
Boring 1 Sample 5C
2 Boring 2 Sample 3C
Boring 2 Sample 4C

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Axial Strain (%)
 Appendix D
Axial Resistance Analysis
 Ultimate Axial Capacity (tons)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
50

Skin Friction
16

Tip Resistance
Total Capacity
18
Depth (ft)
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
 Appendix E
Lateral Resistance Analysis
 Lateral Pile Deflection (inches)
-0.01
0
2
4
6 -0.005 0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02 0.025 0.03 0.035 0.04 0.045

Sand
8
10
12
14
16

Load Case 1

Stf. Cl. NW
18
Depth (ft)
20
22

Stf. Cl. W
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Materials Division
Geotechnical Section
1263 Stewart St, Carson City, NV 89712