REPORT OF

SUBSURFACE SOIL EXPLORATION

Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan
Pinellas County, Florida
For
Environmental Research & Design, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
Ardaman & Associates, Inc.
OFFICES
Orlando, 8008 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32809, Phone (407) 855-3860
Bartow, 1525 Centennial Drive, Barlow, Florida 33830, Phone (863) 533-0858
Cocoa, 1300 N. Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa, Florida 32922, Phone (321) 632.. 2503
Fort Lauderdale, :,665 Park Central Boulevard North, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064, Phone (954) 969.. 8788
Fort Myers, 9970 Bavaria Road, Fort Myers, Florida 33913, Phone (941) 768-6600
Miami, 2608 W. 84th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016, Phone (305) 825-2683
Port Charlotte, 740 Tarniaml Trail, Unit 3, Port Charlotte, Florida 33954, Phone (941) 624-3393
Port St. Lucie, 1017 S.E. Holbrook Ct., Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952, Phone (561) 337-1200
Sarasota, 2500 Bee FMge Road, Sarasota, Florida 34239, Phone (94'i) 922-3526
Tallahassee, 31'75 West Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303, Phone (850) 576.. 6'131
Tampa, 3925 Coconut Palm Drive, Suite 115, Tampa, Horida 33619, Phone (813) 620-3389
West Palm Beach, 2511 Westgate Avenue, Suite 10, West Palm Beach, Horida 33409, Phone (561) 687-8200
MEMBERS:
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Ardaman &
Geotechnical, Environmental and
Materials Consultants
Environmental Research & Design, Inc.
3419 Trentwood Boulevard, Suite 102
Orlando, Florida 32812
Attention: Mr. Jeff Herr
Inc,
September 21, 2004
File Number 04-55-9694
Subject: Report of Subsurface Soil Exploration
Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan
Pincllas County, Florida
Dear Mr. Herr:
Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is pleased to submit this report of our subsurface soil exploration for the
above referenced project. Our services were provided in general accordance with those outlined in our
Proposal No. 03-pI14, revised September 3, 2004. The purpose ofthis exploration was to evaluate the
general stratification and engineering properties of the subsurface soils at the subject sites. The
assessment of site environmental conditions for the presence of pollutants in the soil, rock, or
groundwater at this site was beyond the scope of this exploration.
This Report of Subsurface Soil Exploration was prepared for the exclusive use of Environmental
Research & Design, Inc. and their consultants. The conclusions and recommendations made
herein are applicable only to those facilities described herein. This geotechnical study was
performed in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices. No other
warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Original project information was provided in your request for proposal package dated April 22,
2003. This information consisted of a copy of a portion of the Lake Seminole Watershed
Management Plan (WMP) (September 200 I), and a summary of the requested scope of services. A
revised slope was provided on August 8, 2004. Details of the project were not provided. We
understand that the Lake Seminole watershed is located Seminole, Florida, which is in southern
Pinellas County.
Coconut P81m Drive, Suite 115, Tampa, Florida 33619 Phone (81,1) 620-3389 FAX (813) 628-4008
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Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan, Pinellas County, Florida
Report ofSubsurface Soil Exploration
Page No.2
SITE LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
September 2J, 2004
File Number 04-55-9694
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The project consists of seven separate locations in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida. The site
locations are shown on Figures 1 through 7 in the Appendix of this report.
A representative of Ardaman & Associates conducted a site reconnaissance on September 8, 2004, to
observe and document the surface conditions, and to determine the location of the proposed soil test
borings. Any apparent surface indications that would potentially affect access were noted, During the
time of the exploration, the sites ranged from level grass covered areas to heavily wooded areas. Some
of the borings were located along existing canals and stormwater facilities. More details relating to the
site conditions can be seen on the Figures.
FIELD EXPLORATION
Boring Locations
The soil boring locations and depths were selected by your office. The actual boring locations were
established in the field by Ardaman & Associates representatives using taped measurements from
nearby structures, roads and/or other features based on the provided boring location plans. The
approximate boring locations are shown on the Site Location Plan (Figures I through 7) presented in
the Appendix of this report, and should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the
method used. If more precise locations are desired, we suggest that you contact a registered
surveyor. It is important to note that ground surface elevations at the boring locations were neither
furnished nor determined.
Standard Penetration Test
Four Standard Penetration Test (SPT) soil borings (B-1 through B-4) were drilled to evaluate the
stratification and engineering properties of the subsurface soils. The SPT soil borings were drilled with
the use of a Power Drill Rig using Bentonite "Mud" drilling procedures. The SPT soil borings
extended to the approximate depths of 25 to 40 feet below the existing ground surface. Soil sampling
was performed in general accordance with the procedures outlined in ASTM Standard 0-1586. These
procedures are also summarized in the Appendix of this report.
Auger Boring
Fifteen auger borings (AB-l through AB-15) were drilled to evaluate the subsurface soil conditions.
The auger borings were drilled to the approximate depth range of 6 to 10 feet below the existing
ground surface, using either a Power Drill Rig 01' a hand auger, depending upon access conditions.
Soil sampling was performed in general accordance with the procedures outlined in ASTM Standard
0-1452. These procedures are also summarized in the Appendix of this report.
LABORATORY TESTING
The field soil boring logs and recovered soil samples were transported to our Tampa office
following the completion of the field exploration activities. Each representative sample was
examined by a geotechnical engineer in our laboratory to identify the engineering classification of
the soil and rock. Representative soil samples were assigned pertinent laboratory soil classification
tests. The visual classification of the samples was performed using the current Unified Soil
Classification System in general accordance with the procedures outlined in ASTM Standard 0-
2487.
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Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan, Pinellas County, Florida
Report ofSubswface Soil Exploration
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September 2/. 2004
File Number 04"55"9694
Moisture Content and Percent Fines Tests
Two soil samples were selected for determination of the natural moisture content, using the test
procedures outlined in ASTM Standard 0"2216. The selected soil samples were also tested to
determine the percent by dry weight finer than the U.S. No. 200 Sieve, using the test procedures
outlined in ASTM Standard 0-1140. These indices are useful in estimating compressibility and
permeability characteristics of clayey soils, and in evaluating the applicability of soil improvement
methods for granular soils. Furthermore, the results of these tests provide confirmation of our visual
classification of the soils penetrated in this' exploration. The test results have been plotted adjacent to
the appropriate soil boring profile at the depth of the individually tested soil sample.
Organic Content Tests
One soil sample was selected for determination of their percentage of organic constituents, using the
test procedures outlined in ASTM Standard 0-2974. The result of this test is useful in confirming
our visual classification of these soils, and in evaluating their compressibility. The results of the
tests have been tabulated at the end of this section. The test results have been plotted adjacent to the
appropriate soil boring profile at the depth of the individually tested soil sample.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The delineation of the vertical extent of individual soil strata, the identification of pertinent soil
engineering properties, where applicable, and a description of each geologic layer discovered in the
course of this geotechnical study, is given in the soil boring profiles illustrated on the Boring Logs
(Figures 8 and 9) presented in the Appendix of this report. The soil boring profiles were prepared
by a geotechnical engineer based upon a combination of his technical review of the field soil boring
logs, his visual classification of the recovered soil samples, and his review of the results of
laboratory soils tests performed for this study. It should be noted that the stratification lines shown
are used to indicate a transition from one soil type to another. The actual boundary between the
illustrated soil strata may be gradual or indistinct. Consequently, the stratification boundary lines,
shown on the soil boring profiles, represent our best estimate of the location of the transition
between distinct soil strata. They are in no way intended to designate a depth of exact geological
change. Furthermore, the recommendations contained in this report are based on the contents of the
soil boring profiles. While the borings are representative of subsurface conditions at their respective
locations and vertical reaches, local variations which are characteristic of the subsurface materials of
the region, or which may be due to man-made alteration of the native geologic conditions, may be
encountered.
The subsurface soil profile, based on the data obtained from the SPT and auger borings is generally
described below:
Boring B-1 encountered very loose to medium dense sands from the ground surface to a depth of9.5
feet. The upper sands were underlain by organic material to a depth of about 12.5 feet. Below the
organic material were very loose to medium dense sands to the termination depth of25 feet.
Boring B-2 encountered loose to medium dense sands from the ground surface to a depth of 22.5 feet.
A layer of very dense material was encountered between 12.5 and 17.5 feet. Firm clay was then
encountered to a depth of25 feet (boring termination)..
Boring B-3 encountered very loose to medium dense sand soils from the ground surface to the
termination depth of 25 feet.
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Boring B
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encountered very loose to medium dense sands from the ground surface to a depth of 40
feet. This boring was extended beyond the anticipated depth of 25 feet due to the vel"! loose soil
conditions encountered.
The auger borings generally encountered slightly silty fine sand (SPcSM), slightly clayey fine sand (SP
sq, silty fine sand (SM), and clayey fine sand (sq soils from the grounds surface to a depth of 6 to
10 feet. Some of the soils contained concrete fragments, shell fragments, or rock fragments. These
have been identified on the boring logs. In addition, AB-06 encountered mass concrete at a depth of 2
feet and was offset 20 feet to the south. The auger borings performed by hand were terminated at a
depth shallower than 10 feet due to the shallow water table which caused the borehole to collapse
during excavation.
As indicated on the Soil Boring Logs, the measured borehole water levels ranged from 3 to 8 feet
below the existing ground surface at the time of the field exploration. These water level readings
may differ from the actual stable groundwater table due to variations in the permeability of soil
layers. The degree of accuracy of the reported water levels is also related to the time allowed for the
borehole water level to come to equilibrium. It should be noted that fluctuations in the ground water
level may occur due to variations in rainfall and other environmental or physical factors at the time
measurements are made. The soils in the area have been disturbed by development, making
seasonal high determination difficult. Since the borings are adjacent to Lake Seminole and other
drainage features (canals, stormwater ponds, etc.), the seasonal high groundwater level will be
closely related to the water level in these features.
EVALUATION
The following evaluation is based on the project information provided and the subsurface soil
conditions encountered during this geotechnical study. The results of the laboratory testing were
also utilized during our analysis.
Soil Evaluation
The SPT soil borings generally encountered sandy soils. A layer of organic material was
encountered in boring B-1.
The auger borings generally encountered sandy soils over their depth.
CLOSURE
Regardless of the thoroughness of a geotechnical exploration, there is always a possibility that
conditions between borings will be different from those at specific boring locations and that conditions
will not be as anticipated by the designers or contractors. In addition, the construction process may
alter the soil conditions. Therefore, experienced geotechnical personnel should observe and document
the construction procedures used and the conditions encountered. Unanticipated conditions and
inadequate procedures should be reported to the design team along with timely recommendations to
solve any problems created. We recommend that the owner retain Ardaman & Associates to provide
construction consulting and testing services based upon our familiarity with the project and the
subsurface conditions.
Lake Seminole Watershed Management Plan, Pinellas County, Florida
Report ofSubsurface Soil Exploratfon
Page No.5
September 21,2004
File Number 04-55-9694
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to Environmental Research & Design, Inc. on this
important project. Should you have any questions in regards to this report, or if we can be of any
further assistance, please contact this office, We also have great interest in providing materials
testing and inspection services during the construction of this project, and will be pleased to meet
with you at your convenience to discuss these engineering services.
VelY truly yours,
ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Florida Certificate of Authorization No. 00005950
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Florida License 52621
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Appendix:
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1 - File
Figures 1 - 7 - Boring Location Plan
Figures 8 - 9 - Soil Boring Logs
Field Testing Procedures
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Senior Project Engineer
Florida License 47582
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APPENDIX
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FIELD TESTING PROCEDURES
Prior to initiating the field activities, the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida, Inc. Call Center (Call
Sunshine) was notified of our intent to perform soil test boring, utilizing a drill rig. The location, date, and
other operation particulars were provided to allow participating utility companies the opportunity to mark
the location of their buried lines, prior to our field activities. No conflicts with underground utilities were
encountered at the boring locations.
STANDARD PENETRAnON TEST
The Standard Penetration Test is a widely accepted method ofin-situ testing of foundation soils (ASTM 0
1586). A 2-foot long, 2-inch outside diameter (I-3/8-inch inside diameter), split-barrel ("spoon") sampler,
attached to the end of drilling rods, is driven 18 inches into the ground by successive blows of a I40-pound
hammer freely dropping 30 inches. The number of blows needed for each six inches of penetration is
recorded. The sum of the blows required for penetration of the second and third 6-inch increments of
penetration constitutes the test result or N-value. After the test, the sampler is extracted from the ground
and opened to allow visual examination and classification of the retained soil sample. The N-value has
been empirically correlated with various soil properties allowing a conservative estimate of the behavior of
soils under load. The N-value is considered to be indicative of the relative density of cohesionless soils
and the consistency of cohesive soils.
The tests are usually performed at 5-foot intervals. However, more frequent or continuous testing is done
by our firm through depths where a more accurate definition of the soils is required. The test holes are
advanced to the test elevations by rotary drilling with a cutting bit, using circulating fluid to remove the
cuttings and hold the fine grains in suspension. Usually, the circulating fluid, which is a bentonite drilling
mud, also serves to keep the hole open below the water table by maintaining an excess hydrostatic pressure
inside the hole. In some soil deposits, particularly highly pervious ones, flush-coupled casing must be
driven to just above the testing depth to keep the hole open andlor to prevent the loss of circulating fluid.
Representative split-spoon samples from soils at every 5 feet of drilled depth and from different stratum are
brought to our laboratory in airtight jars for further evaluation and testing, if necessary. Samples not used
in testing are stored for at least 60 days prior to being discarded. After completion of a test boring, the
hole is kept open until a steady state ground water level is recorded. The hole is then sealed if necessary,
and backfilled.
MECHANICAL AUGER BORINGS
Mechanical auger boring samples are obtained by simultaneously pressing and turning a continuous flight
auger into the ground with a truck mounted, rotary rig. After the auger bit cuts 5 feet into the ground, the
tool is withdrawn and the auger flight contents examined. Although the sample is mixed, it is sufficient for
identification and classification. The auger flights are advanced 5 feet at a time, until the boring is
terminated. Upon completion, each borehole is filled in with borehole cuttings and local soil.
HAND AUGER BORING
Hand auger boring samples are obtained by simultaneously pressing and turning a bucket auger into the
ground. After the bucket auger cuts 6 inches into the ground, the tool is withdrawn and the bucket contents
examined. Although the sample is mixed, it is sufficient for identification and classification. The bucket
auger is advanced 6 inches at a time, until the boring is terminated. Upon completion, each borehole was
filled in with borehole cuttings and local soil.
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