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<br />BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT
<br />Erdnote -- BUILDING SI iE DEVELOPMENT
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<br />This report shows the degree and kind of Soil limitations that affect shallow excavations, dwellings with erd without
<br />basements, small commercial buildings, local roads antl streets, erd lawns and landscaping. The limitations are
<br />"Slight", "Moderate", or "Severe". The limitations are considered "Slight" if soil properties end site features are
<br />generally favorable for the indicated use and limitaions are minor and easily overcame; "Moderate" if soil properties
<br />or site features are not favorable for the indicated use aril special planning, design, or maintenance is needed to
<br />overcome ar minimize the limitations; end "Severe" if soil properties or site features are so unfavorable or so
<br />difficult to overcome that special design, significant increases in construction costs, and possibly increased
<br />maintenance are required. Special feasibility studies may be required where the soil limitations ere severe.
<br />SMALLO4 E%CAVATIONS are trenches or holes dug to a maximum depth of S or 6 feet for basements, graves, utility lines,
<br />open ditches, and other purposes. The ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of
<br />the soils. The ease of digging, filling, and compacting is affected by the depth to bedrock, a cemented pan, or a very
<br />firm dense layer; scone content; soil texture; and slope. The time of the year that excavations can be made is
<br />affected by the depth to a seasonal high water table and the susceptibility of the soil to flooding. The resistance of
<br />the excavation walls or bands to sloughing or caving is affected 6y soil texture and the depth to the water table.
<br />D4ELLINCS AND SHALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS are structures built on shallow foundations on undisturbed soil. The load
<br />limit is the same as that for single-family dwellings no higher than three stories. Ratings are made for small
<br />commercial buildings without basements, for dwel Lings with basements, and for dwellings without basements. The ratings
<br />are based on sail properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. A high water table, depth to bedrock
<br />or to a cemented pan, large stones, slope, and flooding affect the ease of excavation and construction. Landscaping
<br />and grading that require cuts and tills of more than 5 or 6 feet are not considered.
<br />LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS have an all-weather surface and carry automobile and light truck traffic ell year. They
<br />have a subgrade of cut or fill soil material, a base of gravel, crushed rock, or stabilized soil material, and a
<br />flexible or rigid surface. Cuts and fills are generally properties, site features, end observed performance of the
<br />soils. Depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, a high water table, flooding, large stones, end slope affect the ease of
<br />excavating and grading. Soil strength (as inferred from the engineering classification of [he soil), shrink swell
<br />potential, frost action potential, and depth to a high water table affect the traffic-supporting capacity.
<br />1A4N5 AND LANDSCAPING require soils on which turf and ornamental trees and shrubs can be es [ebl fished and
<br />maintained. The ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. Soil
<br />reaction, a high water table, depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, the available water capacity in the upper 40
<br />inches, and the content of salts, sodium, and sulfidic materials affect plant growth. Flooding, wetness, slope,
<br />stoniness, aM the annum of sand, clay, or organic matter in the surface layer affect trafficability after vegetation
<br />is established.
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