GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN BRIEF 5.3 Subsurface Conditions The following sections provide a summary of the interpreted subsurface conditions encountered at the site, based on the results of the investigations. In general, the subsurface conditions encountered during the investigation are consistent with the surficial geology information, together with the results of other previous investigations conducted at and near the site. 5.3.1 Fill Each testhole was advanced through asphalt pavement or sand and gravel fil at surface. The thickness of the asphalt pavement ranges from approximately 51 mm to 76 mm at different sonic boreholes. Underlying the pavement, or sand and gravel at surface, fll material was encountered in each of the sonic boreholes. The fil generally consists of granular mineral soil, including gravel, sand and silt, with minor amounts of clay, sea shells, organics and man-made debris, including plastic, glass and metals (nails). Based on driling and penetration observations, the fill also contains cobbles, The thickness of the fill layer ranges from approximately 0.8 m to 3.2 m. Based on BPT testing, the interpreted (Nj)ea values within the fill material were as low as 3 and as high as 102 blows per 300 mm, but generally ranged between 10 and 52. The higher blow count values likely indicate the presence of coarse-grained particles such as cobbles within the fil. 5.3.2 Upper Gravel, Sand and Cobbles The surficial fil layers are underlain by coarse granular deposits. The soils consist of gravel-sand mixtures and also contain cobbles. These upper coarse granular deposits extend to depths ranging between 6.9 m and 10.1 m within individual sonic boreholes, with an average of about 8 m. The thickness of the layer ranges from approximately 4.5 to 8.3 m at the testholes. Discontinuous interbeds of silty sand to sand and silt were encountered within this unit. In discrete locations, the deposit also contains interbeds of organic material, consisting of roots and wood debris, as well as finer-grained deposits, ranging from sandy sil to clayey silt Based on BPT testing, the interpreted (N;)eo values in this deposit typically range from about 10 to $0 blows per 300 mm and as high as 89 blows per 300 mm. Based on the resistance to penetration and considering the ‘composition of the material, itis inferred that the material is generally compact. The penetration test blow count data are influenced by the coarse-grained composition of the material Five particle size analysis tests were carried out on samples obtained from this layer. The samples from this deposit contained 58 to 77 per cent gravel, 22 to 40 per cent sand, and 0 to § per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. It should be noted that the maximum particle size in the tested samples is limited to 75 mm by the testing procedure. As such, the test results do not reflect the full natural composition of the material December 18, 2013 ‘Gold Report No, 1174470393.006-R-RevO 5 Prsets.,GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN BRIEF 5.3.3 Interbedded Silt, Sand and Clayey Silt Underlying the upper coarse-grained deposits, a layer of sand interbedded with silly material and discontinuous layers of clayey soils was encountered within the sonic boreholes. The depth to the top of these interbedded soils ranges from about 6.9 m to 10.1 m, and it extends to depths of about 11.0 m to 13.3 m. The thickness of these deposits ranges from about 2.9 m to §.3 m at individual sonic boreholes. The following sections describe the interbedded deposits of silt to silly sand, sand, and clayey silt to silty clay individually. 5.3.3.1 Interbedded Silt to Silty Sand Underlying the upper coarse grained deposits, or interbedded with the sand deposits, non-plastic silty material was encountered in SCPT12-07 and all sonic boreholes, with the exception of CHS13-02A. The silty deposits comprise silt, some sand to sity sand with varying amounts of sea shells and organic inclusions (roots to wood debris). This sity material was encountered at various depths ranging from 7.1 m to 8.6 m and up to 7.9 m to 13.0 min depth. The thickness of the individual layers of sity material ranges from about 0.2 m to 1.8 m. ‘The interpreted (N;)eo values in this deposit range from about 7 to 24 blows per 300 mm, indicating a generally loose to compact relative density Laboratory particle size analyses were carried out on five samples obtained from this interbedded silty deposit. ‘The results indicate a material that contains up to 3 per cent gravel, 31 to 62 per cent sand and 36 to 66 per cent Particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. Two Atterberg Limit tests were conducted on samples obtained from the silty interbeds. The results of one Atterberg indicate that the soil has a plasticity index of 1 per cent and a liquid limit of 22 per cent. The second sample returned non-plastic results. The water content of four samples collected from this layer ranged from 27 to 40 per cent. 5.3.3.2 Interbedded Sand Underlying the upper coarse grained deposits, or interbedded with the silty deposits, sand was encountered in SCPT12.07 and all sonic boreholes, with the exception of SH13-05 and SH12-09. This material comprises sand, trace gravel to gravelly with minor amounts of silt and varying amounts of sea shells and organic inclusions (roots and wood debris). The sand was encountered at various depths ranging from 6.9 m to 10.8 m and up to 10.0 m to 13.3 m in depth, The thickness of the individual layers of sand material ranges from about 0.5 mto4.3 m. Based on BPT testing, the interpreted (N:)so values in this deposit range from about 7 to 34 blows per 300 mm, indicating a generally loose to compact relative density. Higher blow count values of 42 to 58 were interpreted and likely represent coarser-grained inclusions or zones within the deposit. Laboratory particle size analyses were carried out on two samples obtained from this interbedded sand deposit The results indicate a material that contains 1 to 10 per cent gravel, 78 to 88 per cent sand and 2 to 21 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. December 18, 2013 ‘Gold Report No, 1174470393.006-R-RevO 6 Prsets.,GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN BRIEF 5.3.3.3 Interbedded Clayey Silt to Silty Clay Underlying, or interbedded with the sand and/or silty soils, discontinuous deposits of clayey silt to silty clay were ‘encountered within individual sonic boreholes across the site. Indications of these deposits were also observed in the data from SCPT12-07. These deposits range in composition from clayey silt to silty clay with varying amounts of sand and sea shells. These plastic deposits were encountered at various depths ranging from 9.0 m to 12.8 m below ground surface, and extended to depths ranging from approximately 10.7 m to 13.0 m. The thickness of the individual layers of clayey material ranges from about 0.2 m to 2.9m. The thickness of this deposit was observed to be greatest within boreholes SH12-09, SH13-05 and SH13-08. The interpreted (N.}so Values in this deposit range broadly from about 2 to 14 blows per 300 mm. This material is inferred to be generally soft to firm. Higher blow counts may indicate the presence of coarser-grained inclusions within the soil, or possibly organics in the form of woody debris. One laboratory particle size analysis was carried out on a sample obtained from this deposit. The results indicate a material that contains 4 per cent gravel, 28 per cent sand and 68 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size, Two Atterberg Limit tests were conducted on samples from this layer. The results indicate that the soll has a Plasticity index of 14 per cent, a liquid limit of 41 to 43 per cent and a natural water content of 41 to 45 per cent. ‘These resulls are consistent with normally consolidated, medium-plasticty sity clay. 5.3.4 Lower Gravel, Sand and Cobbles Underlying the interbedded silt, sand and clayey soils, a deeper deposit of coarse-grained granular material was encountered in all sonic boreholes. The composition of this soil is similar to the upper coarse-grained granular deposits discussed above. Based on driling and penetration test observations, the layer also contains cobbles. ‘These deposits were typically encountered from about 11.0 m to 13.3 m below ground surface and extended up to about 14.0 m to 18.9 min depth, The thickness of the individual layers of these deposits typically ranges from about 2.2 m to 6.1 m at the testhole locations, At four boreholes (SH12-03, CHS13-01A, SH13-03 and SH13-05), interbeds of sand with minor amounts of gravel were encountered within this deposit. The thickness of this sand layer ranged between approximately 0.9 m and 1.5m. Based on BPT testing, the interpreted (N;)eo values in this deposit typically range from about 20 to 50 blows per 300 mm, indicating a generally compact to dense relative density. (N;)eo Values as high as 73 blows per 300 mm were recorded. The penetration test blow count data are influenced by the coarse-grained composition of the material Five particle size analysis tests were carried out on samples obtained from this deposit. The samples contained about 74 to 82 per cent gravel, 18 to 22 per cent sand, and 0 to 4 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm. sieve size. It should be noted that the maximum particle size in the tested samples is limited to 75 mm by the testing procedure. As such, the test results do not reflect the full natural composition of the materia December 18, 2013 ‘Gold Report No, 1174470393.006-R-RevO 7 Prsets.,GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN BRIEF 5.3.5 Sand Underlying the lower coarse granular sediments, an extensive deposit of sand was encountered within sonic boreholes. The sediments generally comprise fine- to coarse-grained sand with varying amounts of silt. In discrete locations, the deposit also contains cobbles, sand and gravel interbeds, fine-grained seams (ranging from non-plastic silt to low plastic clayey silt), sea shells, and organic material consisting of roots and fibres. This deposit was encountered from about 14.0 to 18.9 m in depth and extended up to about 30.2 m to 44.5 m in depth where the bottom of the deposit was encountered within boreholes. The interpreted (N;)so values in this deposit typically range from about 15 to 25 blows per 300 mm in the upper portion of the strata and increasing to about 25 to 30 blows per 300 mm toward the bottom of the sand layer. (N:Joo values as high as 47 blows per 300 mm were recorded. It is possible that the higher blow counts are due to coarser-grained particles, such as gravel or cobbles. Based on the resistance to penetration and considering the composition of the sediments, itis considered that the upper 20 m of the layer, extending to a depth of about 35 m, is generally compact, with blow counts ranging typically from about 20 to 30 blows per 300 mm. The lower portions of this unit, below about 35 m depth, is typically dense with (N)eo values generally in excess of 30 blows per 300 mm. (N;)so values ranging from about 7 to 15 blows per 300 mm were interpreted within this deposit as well and may represent locally occurring finer-grained layers. Laboratory particle size analyses were carried out on seven samples obtained from this deposit, Within the predominantly sand sediments, the results indicate a material that contains 0 to 17 per cent gravel, 82 to 97 per cent sand and 1 to 11 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. Two tests were conducted on samples obtained from the coarser-grained interbeds within this deposit. The results indicate that the samples contained about 35 to 37 per cent gravel, 62 per cent sand and 1 to 3 per cent finer sizes. Three tests carried out on samples obtained from finer-grained interbeds within this deposit indicated that the samples contained about 0 to 2 per cent gravel, 65 to 66 per cent sand and $4 per cent fines. ‘Two Atterberg Limit tests were conducted on samples from the finer-grained interbeds. One sample indicated a plasticity index of 12 per cent and a liquid limit of 43. The second sample returned a non-plastic result. The results indicate that the finer-grained interlayered material encountered within these testholes ranges from medium- to non-plastic. The water content of the samples tested ranged from about 19 to 37 per cent. 5.3.6 Lower Silt Underlying the sand deposits within the deeper sonic boreholes put down across the site (CHS13-01A, CHS13-02A, SH13-09 and SH13-06), deposits of non-plastic silt to low-plastic clayey sil with varying amounts of fine sand were encountered. The depth to the top of this deposit ranges from about 41.5 m to 44.5 m, and it extends to depths of about 46.3 m to 49.4 m, where the bottom of this deposit was determined. Borehole SH13-06 was terminated within this deposit at about 50.6 m depth. The thickness of this deposit ranges from about 4.7 m to 4.9 m where determined and is in excess of 7.6 m at SH13-06, Based on BPT testing, the interpreted (N,)so values in this deposit range from about 27 to 51 blows per 300 mm, indicating the material is generally dense. ‘The water content of four samples collected from this deposit ranged from 18 to 25 per cent. Three Atterberg Limit tests were conducted on samples obtained from these deposits. The results of two tests conducted indicate a plasticity index of 2 per cent and a liquid limit of 23 to 26 per cent. The third test indicated the sample to be non-plastic. Two grain size analysis tests carried out on samples from this deposit indicated a material that contained 33 to 56 per cent sand and 44 to 67 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. December 18, 2013 Report No, 1174470393.006-R-RevO 8 Prsets.,GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN BRIEF 5.4 Lower Interbedded Sediments Underlying the deep silt layer, a lower sequence of sand with varying amounts of silt and gravel and containing interbeds of silt, clay and gravel/sand mixtures was encountered. This material was encountered within three of the deeper sonic boreholes (CHS13-01A, CHS13-02A and SH13-09) at depths ranging from 46.3 m to 49.4 m, and extends to depths of at least 75.9 m and 93.6 m within CHS13-01A and CHS13-02A, respectively, The extent of this unit was not determined conclusively as the boreholes were terminated within this layer, although the presence of possible glacial til-ke and hard, plastic, slicken sided clays consistent with interglacial sediments was noted near the bottom of CHS13-02A. ‘There appears to be some difference in the composition of this lower sequence of sediments between the west side of the site and the east side. On the west-side of the site, within CHS13-02A, fine-grained plastic and non- plastic interbeds comprising silty sand to sandy silt with minor amounts of gravel and traces of plastic fines, and silly clay to clay were encountered. On the east-side of the site, within CHS13-01A, the interbeds included silt and clay, as well as sand and gravel mixtures with evidence of cobbles. Three particle size analyses were carried out on samples obtained from this sand unit. The results indicate a material that contains 0 to 1 per cent gravel, 86 to 96 per cent sand and 4 to 14 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. Three grain size analysis tests carried out on samples fine-grained layers indicated that the samples contained 4 to 26 per cent sand and 74 to 96 per cent particles finer than the 0.075 mm sieve size. The water content of three samples collected from these deposits ranged from 7 to 22 per cent. Two Atterberg Limit tests were conducted on samples obtained from this deposit. The results of the tests indicate a plasticity index of 9 to 12 per cent and a liquid limit of 29 to 30 per cent. 5.5 Groundwater Standpipe wells were installed following the driling of testholes SH/MW12-02 and SH/MW12-09 in order to allow monitoring of the groundwater levels. The standpipes consist of 50 mm diameter PVC screens and leaders. Each of the standpipes has a 1.5 m screen surrounded by filler sand and sealed within the upper gravel deposits. Monitoring indicates groundwater levels of about 1.2 m to 1.9 m below ground surface (0.7 m to 1.4 m geodetic elevation). The groundwater level is expected to fluctuate with changes in precipitation and sea levels. Groundwater level monitoring was carried out over several days within the wells indicating that the fluctuation in water level within the wells ranged from about 0.2 m to 0.25 m, due to tidal changes within nearby Burrard Inlet ‘Two interpreted stratigraphic sections were developed for the site and are shown on Figures § and 6. 6.0 SITE SEISMICITY AND GROUND MOTIONS 6.1 Seismic Design Criteria It is understood that that the facility is to be designed to remain fully functional and operational during and following the 2,475 year return period seismic event (2% probability of exceedance in 50 years). Damage to structure can be accommodated as long as it can be repaired while keeping the facility in operation. The following sections provide the resulls of ground motion and liquefaction triggering analyses, and include discussions on the potential consequences of liquefaction for the proposed facility December 18, 2013 ‘Gold Report No, 1174470393.006-R-RevO ° Prsets.,| | Pine Fe 7 Ss SLUDGE ae DEWATERING 1ST STREET 1 “emone rcKER PENETRATION TEE (SOLDER, 209) ew ee laeosirccnon 3B HLL. Power cenera nc EFFLUENT FILTERS "AND HEATING. BU sPrisHnwr203 bated score 8% an ao gp ie grees nows- AS 4 \ _Aamainrenanctt ee uN 1g odson "AECOM LIONS GATE SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NORTH VANCOUVER, &.©.ppris0g CSIS028 BPTIZ.98 EIR? sH19.08 ‘SHIg-04 BPTISHIZ-05 BPrsnyzos a pee BETA SHIZor SHI308 BPTII08 BPTISHmMWs2-02 BeTI3-09 SH13-08 BPTISH'SCPT12-07 ELEVATION im) PROFILE LEGEND. PENETRATION TEST LEGEND. REFERENCES POSSIBLE FL SILT WHT VARYING SAND [SAND WITH VARYING GRAVELANO SILT CUAYEY SILTTO CLAY APPROXMATE GROUND SURFACE ‘TEST HOLE LOCATION SHOWING INFERRED STRATIGRAPHIC DATA, HOLE LOGS IN APBENDDC A ru VARIOUS COMBINATIONS OF THE ABOVE SYMBOLS HAVE BEEN | BECKER tamer NeLow count Values BECKER PENETRATION TEST DENOTES TP RESISTANCE (ean eNotes TTT easy (CONE PENETRATION TEST 1. 2019 TESTHOLE LOCATIONS ANO GROUND SURFACE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ‘ATED: OCTOBER 24,2019 FILE Naa 1735400%1PC-002-TILONLY. O49 NOTES 1. ATA CONCERNING THE VARIOUS STRATA HAVE BEEN OBTAINED AT TESTHOLE COGATIONS ONLY, THE SOL STRATIGRAPHY BETWEEN TESTHOLES HAS BEEN. {THIS FIGURE SHOULD BE READIN CONIUNCTION WITH THE DOCUMENT TM.CD “GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION LIONS GATE WASTEWATER TREATIENT PLANT? DATED NOVEMBER x, 20°3, ‘COORDINATES AND OFFSETS HAVE BEEN APPROXMATED BASED ON SITE PLAN LOCATIONS FOR CROSS SECTION PURPOSES, 10 Se HORIZONTAL SCALE VERTICAL SGALE EXAGGERATION 20x AECOM ELEVATION im) LIONS GATE SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. INTERPRETED STRATIGRAPHIC. SECTION A-A'PROFILE LEGEND POSSIBLE FILL CHS13-02A — BPT/SH12-05 SH13-03 BPT13-03 18 GRAVEL WITH VARYING COBBLES, SAND AND SILT ofs25mE ol e T13: 261 ols Ww seccreunerraerecn sor wasn aren ‘SILT WITH VARYING SAND. SAND WITH VARYING GRAVEL AND SILT CLAYEY SILT TO CLAY APPROXIMATE GROUND SURFACE INTERPRETED STRATIGRAPHIC BOUNDARY TEST HOLE LOCATION SHOWING INFERRED STRATIGRAPHIC DATA. FOR DETAILED STRATIGRAPHY REFER TO RECORD OF TEST HOLE LOGS IN APPENDIX A. TEST HOLE ols - OFFSET FILL. SILT SAND SCREEN CLAY INTERVAL} + "| GRAVEL “VARIOUS COMBINATIONS OF THE ABOVE SYMBOLS HAVE BEEN USED TO REPRESENT MIXTURES OF THE ABOVE MATERIALS WATER LEVEL v PENETRATION TEST LEGEND (ea) 0s toga DENOTES DENOTES TIP RESISTANCE BECKERHAMMER (BAR) N BLOW COUNT VALUES IF DENOTES FRICTION RATIO (BAR) ores) BECKER PENETRATION TEST CONE PENETRATION TEST REFERENCES 1. 2013 TESTHOLE LOCATIONS AND GROUND SURFACE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MATSON PECK & TOPLISS SURVEYORS & ENGINEERS, DATED: OCTOBER 24, 2013, FILE NAME: 17354-001-TPG-002-TIN-ONLY dwg NOTES 1, DATA CONCERNING THE VARIOUS STRATA HAVE BEEN OBTAINED AT TESTHOLE. LOCATIONS ONLY, THE SOIL STRATIGRAPHY BETWEEN TESTHOLES HAS BEEN INFERRED FROM GEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE AND MAY VARY FROM THAT SHOWN. THIS FIGURE SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DOCUMENT TITLED "GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION LIONS GATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT. PLANT" DATED NOVEMBER XX, 2013, 2012 TESTHOLE LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS WERE NOT SURVEYED. 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