Proposal No.

604597 - 105762

Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-1 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/10/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 0.5-5.5 ft Test Id: 403874
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark olive brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.75 in
1.5 in

0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
2 in

1 in

#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 23.4 63.6 13.0
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =9.9214 mm D30 =0.2883 mm
2 in 50.00 100
D60 =1.5588 mm D15 =0.0893 mm
1.5 in 37.50 97
1 in 25.00 93 D50 =0.9391 mm D10 =N/A
0.75 in 19.00 91
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
0.5 in 12.50 87
0.375 in 9.50 85 Classification
#4 4.75 77
ASTM N/A
#10 2.00 65
#20 0.85 48
AASHTO Stone Fragments, Gravel and Sand
#40 0.42 35
(A-1-b (0))
#60 0.25 28
#100 0.15 21
Sample/Test Description
#200 0.075 13
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-2 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/13/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 1.1-6 ft Test Id: 403876
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark olive brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.75 in
1.5 in

0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
3 in
2 in

1 in

#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 20.1 47.1 32.8
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =8.6163 mm D30 =N/A
3 in 75.00 100
D60 =0.4395 mm D15 =N/A
2 in 50.00 98
1.5 in 37.50 97 D50 =0.1344 mm D10 =N/A
1 in 25.00 93
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
0.75 in 19.00 91
0.5 in 12.50 88 Classification
0.375 in 9.50 86
ASTM N/A
#4 4.75 80
#10 2.00 73
AASHTO Silty Gravel and Sand (A-2-4 (0))
#20 0.85 65
#40 0.42 60
#60 0.25 57
Sample/Test Description
#100 0.15 53
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
#200 0.075 33
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-2 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: S-1 Test Date: 02/07/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 5.5-7.5 ft Test Id: 403879
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist,, olive gray sandy silt
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 0.0 42.2 57.8
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.1422 mm D30 =N/A
#4 4.75 100
D60 =0.0790 mm D15 =N/A
#10 2.00 100
#20 0.85 100 D50 =N/A D10 =N/A
#40 0.42 100
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
#60 0.25 98
#100 0.15 87 Classification
#200 0.075 58
ASTM N/A

AASHTO Silty Soils (A-4 (0))

Sample/Test Description
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ---
Sand/Gravel Hardness : ---

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-3 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/10/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 1.1-6 ft Test Id: 403873
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, olive brown silty sand
Sample Comment: Sample contains organics

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.75 in
1.5 in

0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
3 in
2 in

1 in

#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 7.9 58.6 33.5
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.7530 mm D30 =N/A
3 in 75.00 100
D60 =0.1591 mm D15 =N/A
2 in 50.00 98
1.5 in 37.50 97 D50 =0.1190 mm D10 =N/A
1 in 25.00 96
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
0.75 in 19.00 95
0.5 in 12.50 94 Classification
0.375 in 9.50 94
ASTM N/A
#4 4.75 92
#10 2.00 90
AASHTO Silty Gravel and Sand (A-2-4 (0))
#20 0.85 86
#40 0.42 79
#60 0.25 73
Sample/Test Description
#100 0.15 58
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
#200 0.075 33
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-4 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: S-4 Test Date: 02/07/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 6-8 ft Test Id: 403877
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark brown sand with silt and gravel
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.75 in
1.5 in

0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
1 in

#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 46.1 47.3 6.6
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =24.1710 mm D30 =0.6572 mm
1.5 in 37.50 100
D60 =7.9143 mm D15 =0.2528 mm
1 in 25.00 86
0.75 in 19.00 74 D50 =3.2681 mm D10 =0.1449 mm
0.5 in 12.50 67
Cu =54.619 Cc =0.377
0.375 in 9.50 62
#4 4.75 54 Classification
#10 2.00 45
ASTM N/A
#20 0.85 35
#40 0.42 22
AASHTO Stone Fragments, Gravel and Sand
#60 0.25 15
(A-1-a (1))
#100 0.15 10
#200 0.075 6.6
Sample/Test Description
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-4 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: S-6 Test Date: 02/07/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 15-17 ft Test Id: 403878
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.75 in
0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
1 in

#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 19.1 62.0 18.9
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =9.4480 mm D30 =0.1603 mm
1 in 25.00 100
D60 =0.6098 mm D15 =N/A
0.75 in 19.00 90
0.5 in 12.50 87 D50 =0.3815 mm D10 =N/A
0.375 in 9.50 85
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
#4 4.75 81
#10 2.00 76 Classification
#20 0.85 67
ASTM N/A
#40 0.42 53
#60 0.25 39
AASHTO Silty Gravel and Sand (A-2-4 (0))
#100 0.15 29
#200 0.075 19

Sample/Test Description
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-5 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/12/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 0.5-6 ft Test Id: 403875
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, very dark grayish brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: Sample contains asphalt

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.75 in
1.5 in

0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
3 in
2 in

1 in

#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 40.7 46.0 13.3
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =30.2836 mm D30 =0.4317 mm
3 in 75.00 100
D60 =5.0041 mm D15 =0.0917 mm
2 in 50.00 93
1.5 in 37.50 89 D50 =1.9889 mm D10 =N/A
1 in 25.00 81
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
0.75 in 19.00 77
0.5 in 12.50 73 Classification
0.375 in 9.50 69
ASTM N/A
#4 4.75 59
#10 2.00 50
AASHTO Stone Fragments, Gravel and Sand
#20 0.85 39
(A-1-b (0))
#40 0.42 30
#60 0.25 24
Sample/Test Description
#100 0.15 19
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
#200 0.075 13
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-5 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: S-3 Test Date: 02/07/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 14-16 ft Test Id: 403880
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark olive brown silty sand
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in
0.5 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 1.1 80.2 18.7
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.2422 mm D30 =0.0962 mm
0.5 in 12.50 100
D60 =0.1718 mm D15 =N/A
0.375 in 9.50 99
#4 4.75 99 D50 =0.1495 mm D10 =N/A
#10 2.00 99
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
#20 0.85 99
#40 0.42 98 Classification
#60 0.25 87
ASTM N/A
#100 0.15 50
#200 0.075 19
AASHTO Silty Gravel and Sand (A-2-4 (0))

Sample/Test Description
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ---
Sand/Gravel Hardness : ---

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: TP-1 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/08/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 0.3-6 ft Test Id: 403869
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, olive gray silty sand
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 0.0 73.2 26.8
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.1520 mm D30 =0.0779 mm
#4 4.75 100
D60 =0.1117 mm D15 =0.0493 mm
#10 2.00 100
#20 0.85 100 D50 =0.0991 mm D10 =0.0412 mm
#40 0.42 100
Cu =2.711 Cc =1.319
#60 0.25 99
#100 0.15 85 Classification
#200 0.075 27
ASTM N/A
--- Particle Size (mm) Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies
--- 0.0361 6
AASHTO Silty Gravel and Sand (A-2-4 (0))
--- 0.0234 3
--- 0.0137 2
--- 0.0096 2
Sample/Test Description
--- 0.0067 2
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ---
--- 0.0048 2
--- 0.0034 2
Sand/Gravel Hardness : ---
--- 0.0014 1 Dispersion Device : Apparatus A - Mech Mixer
Dispersion Period : 1 minute
Specific Gravity : 2.65
Separation of Sample: #200 Sieve
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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: TP-2 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-3 Test Date: 02/08/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 5.5-8.5 ft Test Id: 403870
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark olive gray clay
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 0.0 2.1 97.9
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.0265 mm D30 =0.0061 mm
#4 4.75 100
D60 =0.0144 mm D15 =0.0019 mm
#10 2.00 100
#20 0.85 100 D50 =0.0114 mm D10 =N/A
#40 0.42 100
Cu =N/A Cc =N/A
#60 0.25 100
#100 0.15 100 Classification
#200 0.075 98
ASTM N/A
--- Particle Size (mm) Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies
--- 0.0276 87
AASHTO Silty Soils (A-4 (0))
--- 0.0186 71
--- 0.0119 51
--- 0.0087 41
Sample/Test Description
--- 0.0063 31
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ---
--- 0.0045 24
--- 0.0033 20
Sand/Gravel Hardness : ---
--- 0.0014 12 Dispersion Device : Apparatus A - Mech Mixer
Dispersion Period : 1 minute
Specific Gravity : 2.65
Separation of Sample: #200 Sieve
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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: TP-3 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-2 Test Date: 02/08/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 7.3-8 ft Test Id: 403871
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, very dark gray sandy clay
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 0.0 32.7 67.3
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.1921 mm D30 =0.0203 mm
#4 4.75 100
D60 =0.0591 mm D15 =0.0090 mm
#10 2.00 100
#20 0.85 98 D50 =0.0427 mm D10 =0.0048 mm
#40 0.42 93
Cu =12.313 Cc =1.453
#60 0.25 88
#100 0.15 82 Classification
#200 0.075 67
ASTM N/A
--- Particle Size (mm) Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies
--- 0.0321 41
AASHTO Silty Soils (A-4 (0))
--- 0.0208 31
--- 0.0129 20
--- 0.0092 15
Sample/Test Description
--- 0.0066 11
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ---
--- 0.0047 10
--- 0.0033 8
Sand/Gravel Hardness : ---
--- 0.0014 6 Dispersion Device : Apparatus A - Mech Mixer
Dispersion Period : 1 minute
Specific Gravity : 2.65
Separation of Sample: #200 Sieve
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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: TP-4 Sample Type: jar Tested By: jbr
Sample ID: G-2 Test Date: 02/08/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 2.5-5.8 ft Test Id: 403872
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, reddish brown silty sand
Sample Comment: ---

Particle Size Analysis - ASTM D422

0.375 in

#100

#200
#10

#20

#40

#60
#4
100

90

80

70

60
Percent Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
1000 100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Grain Size (mm)

% Cobble % Gravel % Sand % Silt & Clay Size

--- 2.9 73.1 24.0
Sieve Name Sieve Size, mm Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies Coefficients
D85 =0.8286 mm D30 =0.1096 mm
0.375 in 9.50 100
D60 =0.3229 mm D15 =0.0160 mm
#4 4.75 97
#10 2.00 94 D50 =0.2418 mm D10 =0.0039 mm
#20 0.85 86
Cu =82.795 Cc =9.539
#40 0.42 70
#60 0.25 51 Classification
#100 0.15 35
ASTM N/A
#200 0.075 24
--- Particle Size (mm) Percent Finer Spec. Percent Complies
AASHTO Silty Gravel and Sand (A-2-4 (0))
--- 0.0365 20
--- 0.0223 17
--- 0.0129 14
Sample/Test Description
--- 0.0091 13
Sand/Gravel Particle Shape : ANGULAR
--- 0.0065 12
--- 0.0047 11
Sand/Gravel Hardness : HARD
--- 0.0033 9 Dispersion Device : Apparatus A - Mech Mixer
--- 0.0014 6
Dispersion Period : 1 minute
Specific Gravity : 2.65
Separation of Sample: #200 Sieve
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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-2 Sample Type: jar Tested By: cam
Sample ID: S-8 Test Date: 02/10/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 39-41 ft Test Id: 403889
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Wet, olive clay
Sample Comment: ---

Atterberg Limits - ASTM D4318

Plasticity Chart

60

50
" U" Line

" A" Line

40
CH or OH
Plasticity Index

30

20
CL or OL

10 MH or OH

CL-ML ML or OL

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Liquid Limit

Symbol Sample ID Boring Depth Natural Liquid Plastic Plasticity Liquidity Soil Classification
Moisture Limit Limit Index Index
Content,%

S-8 NB-2 39-41 ft 58 53 27 26 1.2

Sample Prepared using the WET method

Dry Strength: VERY HIGH

Dilatancy: SLOW
Toughness: MEDIUM

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-3 Sample Type: jar Tested By: cam
Sample ID: S-9B Test Date: 02/10/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 41.7-43 ft Test Id: 403890
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, olive clay
Sample Comment: ---

Atterberg Limits - ASTM D4318

Plasticity Chart

60

50
" U" Line

" A" Line

40
CH or OH
Plasticity Index

30

20
CL or OL

10 MH or OH

CL-ML ML or OL

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Liquid Limit

Symbol Sample ID Boring Depth Natural Liquid Plastic Plasticity Liquidity Soil Classification
Moisture Limit Limit Index Index
Content,%

S-9B NB-3 41.7-43 61 59 29 30 1.1

ft

Sample Prepared using the WET method

Dry Strength: VERY HIGH

Dilatancy: SLOW
Toughness: LOW

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-1 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: cwd
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/10/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 0.5-5.5 ft Test Id: 403882
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark olive brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: ---

Compaction Report - ASTM D1557

140

135
Dry Density, pcf

130

corrected

uncorrected
125

zero air
voids line

120

115
0 5 10 15 20
Water C ontent, %

Data Points Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4

Dry density, pcf 129.0 130.5 128.8 124.9

Moisture Content, % 4.9 7.0 9.1 11.2

Method : C
Preparation : WET
As received Moisture :5 %
Rammer : Mechanical
Zero voids line based on assumed specific gravity of 2.75

Maximum Dry Density= 130.5 pcf

Optimum Moisture= 7.1 %

Oversize Correction (9.1% > 3/4 inch Sieve)

Corrected Maximum Dry Density= 132.7 pcf
Corrected Optimum Moisture= 6.4 %
Assumed Average Bulk Specific Gravity = 2.55

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Client: Nobis Engineering, Inc.

Project: I-91 at Route 9
Location: Northampton, MA Project No: GTX-305975
Boring ID: NB-2 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: cwd
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/14/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 1.1-6 ft Test Id: 403884
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, dark olive brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: ---

Compaction Report - ASTM D1557

130

125
Dry Density, pcf

120 zero air

voids line
corrected

uncorrected
115

110

105
0 5 10 15 20
Water C ontent, %

Data Points Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4

Dry density, pcf 118.7 120.2 119.1 115.3

Moisture Content, % 7.4 9.1 11.2 13.0

Method : C
Preparation : WET
As received Moisture :10 %
Rammer : Mechanical
Zero voids line based on assumed specific gravity of 2.65

Maximum Dry Density= 120.3 pcf

Optimum Moisture= 9.6 %

Oversize Correction (8.7% > 3/4 inch Sieve)

Corrected Maximum Dry Density= 122.9 pcf
Corrected Optimum Moisture= 8.8 %
Assumed Average Bulk Specific Gravity = 2.55

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Boring ID: NB-3 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: cwd
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/08/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 1.1-6 ft Test Id: 403881
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, olive brown silty sand
Sample Comment: Sample contains organics

Compaction Report - ASTM D1557

130

125
Dry Density, pcf

120 zero air

voids line
corrected
uncorrected
115

110

105
0 5 10 15 20
Water C ontent, %

Data Points Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4

Dry density, pcf 116.6 118.1 119.6 115.6

Moisture Content, % 7.2 9.2 11.2 13.0

Method : C
Preparation : WET
As received Moisture :10 %
Rammer : Mechanical
Zero voids line based on assumed specific gravity of 2.65

Maximum Dry Density= 119.8 pcf

Optimum Moisture= 10.9 %

Oversize Correction (5% > 3/4 inch Sieve)

Corrected Maximum Dry Density= 121.3 pcf
Corrected Optimum Moisture= 10.3 %
Assumed Average Bulk Specific Gravity = 2.55

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Project: I-91 at Route 9
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Boring ID: NB-5 Sample Type: bucket Tested By: cwd
Sample ID: G-1 Test Date: 02/14/17 Checked By: emm
Depth : 0.5-6 ft Test Id: 403883
Test Comment: ---
Visual Description: Moist, very dark grayish brown silty sand with gravel
Sample Comment: Sample contains asphalt

Compaction Report - ASTM D1557

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135 corrected
Dry Density, pcf

130
uncorrected

125

120 zero air

voids line

115
0 5 10 15 20
Water C ontent, %

Data Points Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4

Dry density, pcf 125.8 130.0 130.6 128.4

Moisture Content, % 3.1 5.0 6.9 8.7

Method : C
Preparation : WET
As received Moisture :6 %
Rammer : Mechanical
Zero voids line based on assumed specific gravity of 2.65

Maximum Dry Density= 130.8 pcf

Optimum Moisture= 6.2 %

Oversize Correction (22.8% > 3/4 inch Sieve)

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Corrected Optimum Moisture= 4.8 %
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Bearing Resistance and Settlement Calculations for Proposed Modular Block Retaining Wall
Objective: Develop a graph for a range of effective footing sizes that can be used to evaluate bearing
resistance and settlement based on effective footing width for the proposed modular block
retaining wall.
References: 1) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 7th Edition with 2016 Interim Revisions.
2) Test borings observed by Nobis in January and February, 2017.
3) AutoCAD file titled "604597_SV" and PDF drawing entitled "ACAD-604597_HD(Corr) Model"
prepared by TranSystems.
4) Record I-91 bridge over Bridge Street construction drawings, dated 1966 and 1992.

Assumptions: 1) Soil and groundwater conditions encountered in the Nobis borings are representative of
existing soil conditions at the locations of the proposed temporary abutments.
2) Calculation considers minimum embedment of four (4) feet below grade.
3) Engineering properties for gravel borrow for bridge foundations.
Solution:
Bearing Soil Properties/Subsurface Information
Unit Weight of Bearing Soil ( γ ): 125 pcf Estimated
Unit Weight of Soil Above Footing ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Cohesion of Bearing Soil ( c ): 0 psf Estimated
Friction Angle of Bearing Soil ( φ' ): 33 degrees Estimated
Soil Description: Minimum of 12 inches of compacted Gravel Borrow overlying proof-compacted fill
soils. See Note 1.
Footing Elevation: 138.25 ft, NAVD88 Reference 3
Min. Ground Surface (GS) Elevation: 138.75 ft, NAVD88 Reference 3
Groundwater Elevation: 114.8 ft, NAVD88 Reference No. 4 (B-17)

Footing Geometry
Minimum Footing Depth ( D f ): 0.5 ft
Groundwater Height Below GS: 23.95 ft
Width ( B ): 3.42 ft Reference No. 3
Length ( L ): 176 ft Reference No. 3
Width Eccentricity (eB): 1 ft See Note 2
Length Eccentricity (eL): 0 ft Assumed

Effective Width (B'): 2.3 ft

Effective Length (L'): 176 ft

Notes: 1) Calculations for bearing resistance and settlement assume footing subgrade is prepared in
accordance with Geotechnical Report.
2) Width eccentricity (eB) assumes maximum allowable eccentricity (i.e. B/6).
3) Refer to pages 2 and 3 for example bearing resistance and settlement calculations,
respectively. Refer to page 4 for graph created using a range of effective footing dimensions.

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Example Bearing Resistance Calculation

Factored Bearing Resistance: q R = qn * φb Eq. 10.6.3.1.1-1

Resistance Factor ( φb ) = 0.45 Tb. 10.5.5.2.2-1
Nominal Resistance (q n) =
q n = c*Ncm + γ*Df *Nq m*Cwq + 0.5*γ*B'*Nγm*Cwγ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a-1

Nqm = Nq*sq *dq *i q Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a-3

Bearing Capacity Factor ( N q ) 26.1 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-1
Shape Correction Factor ( s q ) 1.01 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-3
Load Inclination Factor ( i q )
i q = [1-H/(V+cB'L'cotφf )]n 1.0 Assumed
2
n =[(2+L'/B')/(1+L'/B')]cos θ 1.99 Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a-9
+ [(2+B'/L')/(1+B'/L')]sin2θ
Load Angle (θ) 90 degrees Assumed
Depth Correction Factor ( dq ) 1.0 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-4
Nqm= 26.32

Ncm = Nc*sc*i c Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a-2

Bearing Capacity Factor ( N c ) = 38.6 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-1
Shape Correction Factor ( s c ) = 1.01 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-3
Load Inclination Factor ( i c ) =
i c = i q -[(1-i q)/Nq-1)] = 1.0 Assumed
Ncm = 38.94

Nγm = Nγ*sγ*i γ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a-4

Bearing Capacity Factor ( N γ or Nγq ) 35.2 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-1
Shape Correction Factor ( s γ ) 0.99 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-3
Load Inclination Factor ( i γ )
i γ = [1-H/(V+cB'L'cotφf )]n+1 1.0 Assumed
Nγm= 35.02

Groundwater Coefficients Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a-2

( Cwq ) 1.00
( Cwγ ) 1.00

qn = 6.7 ksf
qR= 3.0 ksf

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Example Settlement (Elastic) Calculation

(q o(1-v 2)√A') Eq. 10.6.2.4.2-1

Se =
144*Es*βz

Poisson's Ratio (v) 0.3 Tb. C10.4.6.3-1

Young's modulus of elasticity (E s) 7 ksi Tb. C10.4.6.3-1
Flexible or Rigid Flexible
Shape Factor (βz) 1.41 Tb. 10.6.2.4.2-1
Effective Footing Width (B') 2
2
Effective Area of Footing (A') 401 ft B' * L'

Assumed Settlement, Applied Vertical

Se (in) Stress, q o (ksf)
0.5 3.2
1.0 6.5

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qR vs B'

S = .5 inch
7
1) AASHTO SLRFD
= 1 inch
Bridge Design Specifications 7th Edition with 2016 Interim Revisions.
2) BB-4, performed by New Hampshire Boring, Inc. dba New England Boring Contractors.

6
qR or qo (ksf)

2) Calculation considers minimum embedment of four (4) feet below grade.

5

2
0 2 4 6 8 10
B' - Effective Footing Width (ft)

North and South Abutment

Notes:
qR = Factored Bearing Resistance - Strength Limit State (enter graph with B' and read q R)
q0 = Maximum Bearing Pressure - Service Limit State (enter graph with q 0 and read settlement at B')
1. q R vs B' line and settlement curves developed using test boring information.
2. Bearing capacity and settlements are based on foundations bearing conditions provided on page 1.
3. A bearing resistance factor of 0.45 was used to calculate the bearing resistance at the strength limit state.

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Objective: Calculate lateral earth pressure coefficients for the proposed modular block retaining wall.

Approach: Use Coulomb's method to determine active earth pressure and Rankine's method to determine the at‐rest 
earth pressure coefficient in accordance with MassDOT LRFD Bridge Manual.

References: 1. MassDOT LRFD Bridge Manual, Section 3.1.6, 2013.
2. Principles of Foundation Engineering, Second Edition, Das.
3. AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications, 2014.
4. PDF drawing entitled "ACAD‐604597_HD(Corr) Model"
Assumptions: 1. Retained soil is crushed stone with a friction angle of 37°. 

At‐Rest Earth Pressure using Rankine's Method (Principles of Foundation Engineering, Second Edition, Das)
Ko = 1 ‐ sin(φ)
Ko =  0.40 Effective friction angle of soil: φ = 37°
Active Earth Pressure using Coulomb's Method (Principles of Foundation Engineering, Second Edition, Das)

 = backslope angle
 = wall batter angle
 = soil friction angle
 = soil/wall friction angle ( = φ(2/3) )

Proposed Wall

    (and active earth pressure) will vary with 
30 90 φ = 37° 25 height and wall type selected.

Ka = 0.37 (Use for proposed walls) 

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Bearing Resistance and Settlement Calculations ‐ Existing Concrete North Abutments 
Objective: Estimate bearing resistance and settlement for existing abutments bearing on concrete spread 
footings.
References: 1) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 7th Edition with 2016 Interim Revisions.
2) Test borings observed by Nobis in January and February, 2017.
3) AutoCAD file titled "604597_SV" and PDF drawing entitled "ACAD‐604597_HD(Corr) Model" 
prepared by TranSystems.
4) Record I‐91 bridge over Bridge Street construction drawings, dated 1966 and 1992.

Assumptions: 1) Soil and groundwater conditions encountered in the Nobis borings are representative of 
existing soil conditions at the locations of the proposed temporary abutments. 
2) Calculation considers minimum embedment of four (4) feet below grade.
3) Engineering properties for gravel borrow for bridge foundations. 
Solution:
Bearing Soil Properties/Subsurface Information
Unit Weight of Bearing Soil ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Unit Weight of Soil Above Footing ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Cohesion of Bearing Soil ( c ): 0 psf Estimated
Friction Angle of Bearing Soil ( ' ): 37 degrees Estimated
Soil Description: Compacted Gravel Borrow for bridge foundations (M1.03.0).
Footing Elevation: 146.3 ft, NAVD88 Reference 4 (North Abutment, I‐91 SB)
Min. Ground Surface (GS) Elevation: 150.3 ft, NAVD88 Assumption 2
Groundwater Elevation: 114.8 ft, NAVD88 Reference No. 4 (B‐17)

Footing Geometry
Minimum Footing Depth ( Df  ): 4 ft
Groundwater Height Below GS: 35.5 ft
Width ( B ): 6 ft Reference No. 4
Length ( L ): 49.2 ft Reference  4 (North Abutment, I‐91 SB)
Width Eccentricity (eB): 1 ft See Note 2
Length Eccentricity (eL): 0 ft Assumed

Effective Width (B'): 5 ft
Effective Length (L'): 49.2 ft

Notes: 1) Example bearing resistance and settlement calculations can be found on pages 2 and 3, 
respectively.
2) Loads on abutments not available, effective abutment footing width (B') reduced by 20 
percent to account for unknown loading eccentricities.

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Example Bearing Resistance Calculation

Factored Bearing Resistance:   qR = qn * b Eq. 10.6.3.1.1‐1
Resistance Factor ( b ) = 0.45 Tb. 10.5.5.2.2‐1
Nominal Resistance (q n) =
q n = c*Ncm + γ*Df *Nq m*Cwq  + 0.5*γ*B'*Nγm*Cwγ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐1

Nqm = Nq*sq *dq *i q Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3

Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nq  ) 0 Footings bearing on or near slope
Shape Correction Factor ( sq  ) 1.07 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i q  )
i q  = [1‐H/(V+cB'L'cotf )]n 1.0 Assumed
2
n =[(2+L'/B')/(1+L'/B')]cos θ 1.91 Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐9
2
 + [(2+B'/L')/(1+B'/L')]sin θ
Load Angle (θ) 90  degrees Assumed
Depth Correction Factor ( dq  ) 1.0 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐4
Nqm= 0.00

Ncm = Nc*sc*i c Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐2
Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nc ) = 55.6 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐1
Shape Correction Factor ( sc ) = 1.00 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i c ) =
i c = i q ‐[(1‐i q)/Nq‐1)] = 1.0 Assumed
Ncm = 55.60

Nγm = Nγ*sγ*i γ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐4
Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nγ or Nγq ) 65 Figure 10.6.3.1.2c‐2
Shape Correction Factor ( sγ ) 0.96 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i γ )
i γ = [1‐H/(V+cB'L'cotf )]n+1 1.0 Assumed
Nγm= 62.46

Groundwater Coefficients Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐2
 ( Cwq  ) 1.00
 ( Cwγ ) 1.00

qn= 19.5 ksf
qR= 8.8 ksf

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Example Settlement (Elastic) Calculation

2
(q o(1‐v )√A') Eq. 10.6.2.4.2‐1
Se = 
144*Es*βz

Poisson's Ratio (v)  0.3 Tb. C10.4.6.3‐1

Young's modulus of elasticity (Es) 7 ksi Tb. C10.4.6.3‐1
Flexible or Rigid  Rigid
Shape Factor (βz) 1.41 Tb. 10.6.2.4.2‐1
Effective Footing Width (B') 5
2
Effective Area of Footing (A') 236 ft B' * L'

Assumed Settlement,  Applied Vertical 
Se (in) Stress, q o (ksf)
0.5 4.2
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N(gamma)q = 65
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Bearing Resistance and Settlement Calculations ‐ Existing Concrete North Abutments During Construction
Objective: Estimate bearing resistance and settlement for existing abutments bearing on concrete spread 
footings during modular block retaining wall construction.
References: 1) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 7th Edition with 2016 Interim Revisions.
2) Test borings observed by Nobis in January and February, 2017.
3) AutoCAD file titled "604597_SV" and PDF drawing entitled "ACAD‐604597_HD(Corr) Model" 
prepared by TranSystems.
4) Record I‐91 bridge over Bridge Street construction drawings, dated 1966 and 1992.

Assumptions: 1) Soil and groundwater conditions encountered in the Nobis borings are representative of 
existing soil conditions at the locations of the proposed temporary abutments. 
2) Calculation considers minimum embedment of 3.7 feet below grade.
3) Engineering properties for gravel borrow for bridge foundations. 
Solution:
Bearing Soil Properties/Subsurface Information
Unit Weight of Bearing Soil ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Unit Weight of Soil Above Footing ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Cohesion of Bearing Soil ( c ): 0 psf Estimated
Friction Angle of Bearing Soil ( ' ): 37 degrees Estimated
Soil Description: Compacted Gravel Borrow for bridge foundations (M1.03.0).
Footing Elevation: 146.3 ft, NAVD88 Reference 4 (North Abutment, I‐91 SB)
Min. Ground Surface (GS) Elevation: 150 ft, NAVD88 Reference 3
Groundwater Elevation: 114.8 ft, NAVD88 Reference No. 4 (B‐17)

Footing Geometry
Minimum Footing Depth ( Df  ): 3.7 ft Assumption No. 2
Groundwater Height Below GS: 35.2 ft
Width ( B ): 6 ft Reference No. 4
Length ( L ): 49.2 ft Reference  4 (North Abutment, I‐91 SB)
Width Eccentricity (eB): 1 ft See Note 2
Length Eccentricity (eL): 0 ft Assumed

Effective Width (B'): 5 ft
Effective Length (L'): 49.2 ft

Notes: 1) Example bearing resistance and settlement calculations can be found on pages 2 and 3, 
respectively.
2) Loads on abutments not available, effective abutment footing width (B') reduced by 20 
percent to account for unknown loading eccentricities.

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Example Bearing Resistance Calculation

Factored Bearing Resistance:   qR = qn * b Eq. 10.6.3.1.1‐1
Resistance Factor ( b ) = 0.45 Tb. 10.5.5.2.2‐1
Nominal Resistance (q n) =
q n = c*Ncm + γ*Df *Nq m*Cwq  + 0.5*γ*B'*Nγm*Cwγ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐1

Nqm = Nq*sq *dq *i q Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3

Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nq  ) 0 Footings bearing on or near slope
Shape Correction Factor ( sq  ) 1.07 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i q  )
i q  = [1‐H/(V+cB'L'cotf )]n 1.0 Assumed
2
n =[(2+L'/B')/(1+L'/B')]cos θ 1.91 Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐9
2
 + [(2+B'/L')/(1+B'/L')]sin θ
Load Angle (θ) 90  degrees Assumed
Depth Correction Factor ( dq  ) 1.0 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐4
Nqm= 0.00

Ncm = Nc*sc*i c Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐2
Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nc ) = 55.6 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐1
Shape Correction Factor ( sc ) = 1.00 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i c ) =
i c = i q ‐[(1‐i q)/Nq‐1)] = 1.0 Assumed
Ncm = 55.60

Nγm = Nγ*sγ*i γ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐4
Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nγ or Nγq ) 15 Figure 10.6.3.1.2c‐2
Shape Correction Factor ( sγ ) 0.96 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i γ )
i γ = [1‐H/(V+cB'L'cotf )]n+1 1.0 Assumed
Nγm= 14.41

Groundwater Coefficients Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐2
 ( Cwq  ) 1.00
 ( Cwγ ) 1.00

qn= 4.5 ksf
qR= 2.0 ksf

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Example Settlement (Elastic) Calculation

2
(q o(1‐v )√A') Eq. 10.6.2.4.2‐1
Se = 
144*Es*βz

Poisson's Ratio (v)  0.3 Tb. C10.4.6.3‐1

Young's modulus of elasticity (Es) 8 ksi Tb. C10.4.6.3‐1
Flexible or Rigid  Rigid
Shape Factor (βz) 1.41 Tb. 10.6.2.4.2‐1
Effective Footing Width (B') 5
2
Effective Area of Footing (A') 236 ft B' * L'

Assumed Settlement,  Applied Vertical 
Se (in) Stress, q o (ksf)
0.5 4.8
1.0 9.7

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N(gamma)q = 15 b/B = 0.2

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Bearing Resistance and Settlement Calculations ‐ Existing Concrete North Abutments Post‐Construction 
Objective: Estimate bearing resistance and settlement for existing abutments bearing on concrete spread 
footings post‐construction.
References: 1) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 7th Edition with 2016 Interim Revisions.
2) Test borings observed by Nobis in January and February, 2017.
3) AutoCAD file titled "604597_SV" and PDF drawing entitled "ACAD‐604597_HD(Corr) Model" 
prepared by TranSystems.
4) Record I‐91 bridge over Bridge Street construction drawings, dated 1966 and 1992.

Assumptions: 1) Soil and groundwater conditions encountered in the Nobis borings are representative of 
existing soil conditions at the locations of the proposed temporary abutments. 
2) Calculation considers minimum embedment of four (4) feet below grade.
3) Engineering properties for gravel borrow for bridge foundations. 
Solution:
Bearing Soil Properties/Subsurface Information
Unit Weight of Bearing Soil ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Unit Weight of Soil Above Footing ( γ ): 130 pcf Estimated
Cohesion of Bearing Soil ( c ): 0 psf Estimated
Friction Angle of Bearing Soil ( ' ): 37 degrees Estimated
Soil Description: Compacted Gravel Borrow for bridge foundations (M1.03.0).
Footing Elevation: 146.3 ft, NAVD88 Reference 4 (North Abutment, I‐91 SB)
Min. Ground Surface (GS) Elevation: 150.3 ft, NAVD88 Assumption 2
Groundwater Elevation: 114.8 ft, NAVD88 Reference No. 4 (B‐17)

Footing Geometry
Minimum Footing Depth ( Df  ): 4 ft
Groundwater Height Below GS: 35.5 ft
Width ( B ): 6 ft Reference No. 4
Length ( L ): 49.2 ft Reference  4 (North Abutment, I‐91 SB)
Width Eccentricity (eB): 1 ft See Note 2
Length Eccentricity (eL): 0 ft Assumed

Effective Width (B'): 5 ft
Effective Length (L'): 49.2 ft

Notes: 1) Example bearing resistance and settlement calculations can be found on pages 2 and 3, 
respectively.
2) Loads on abutments not available, effective abutment footing width (B') reduced by 20 
percent to account for unknown loading eccentricities.

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Example Bearing Resistance Calculation

Factored Bearing Resistance:   qR = qn * b Eq. 10.6.3.1.1‐1
Resistance Factor ( b ) = 0.45 Tb. 10.5.5.2.2‐1
Nominal Resistance (q n) =
q n = c*Ncm + γ*Df *Nq m*Cwq  + 0.5*γ*B'*Nγm*Cwγ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐1

Nqm = Nq*sq *dq *i q Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3

Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nq  ) 0 Footings bearing on or near slope
Shape Correction Factor ( sq  ) 1.07 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i q  )
i q  = [1‐H/(V+cB'L'cotf )]n 1.0 Assumed
2
n =[(2+L'/B')/(1+L'/B')]cos θ 1.91 Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐9
2
 + [(2+B'/L')/(1+B'/L')]sin θ
Load Angle (θ) 90  degrees Assumed
Depth Correction Factor ( dq  ) 1.0 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐4
Nqm= 0.00

Ncm = Nc*sc*i c Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐2
Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nc ) = 55.6 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐1
Shape Correction Factor ( sc ) = 1.00 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i c ) =
i c = i q ‐[(1‐i q)/Nq‐1)] = 1.0 Assumed
Ncm = 55.60

Nγm = Nγ*sγ*i γ Eq. 10.6.3.1.2a‐4
Bearing Capacity Factor ( Nγ or Nγq ) 50 Figure 10.6.3.1.2c‐2
Shape Correction Factor ( sγ ) 0.96 Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐3
Load Inclination Factor ( i γ )
i γ = [1‐H/(V+cB'L'cotf )]n+1 1.0 Assumed
Nγm= 48.05

Groundwater Coefficients Tb. 10.6.3.1.2a‐2
 ( Cwq  ) 1.00
 ( Cwγ ) 1.00

qn= 15.0 ksf
qR= 6.7 ksf

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Example Settlement (Elastic) Calculation

2
(q o(1‐v )√A') Eq. 10.6.2.4.2‐1
Se = 
144*Es*βz

Poisson's Ratio (v)  0.3 Tb. C10.4.6.3‐1

Young's modulus of elasticity (Es) 7 ksi Tb. C10.4.6.3‐1
Flexible or Rigid  Rigid
Shape Factor (βz) 1.41 Tb. 10.6.2.4.2‐1
Effective Footing Width (B') 5
2
Effective Area of Footing (A') 236 ft B' * L'

Assumed Settlement,  Applied Vertical 
Se (in) Stress, q o (ksf)
0.5 4.2
1.0 8.5

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