water plant intake indianrock park 3/11/1988GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
139 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
SALINA, KANSAS 67401
TELEPHONE (913) 827-9381
March 11, 1988
Mr. Don Hoff
Assistant City Engineer
300 West Ash
Salina, KS 67401
RE: New Water Plant Intake Line
Indian Rock Park
Salina, Kansas
GS Job No. 82ASA15
Dear Mr. Hoff:
Enclosed are two copies of'our Subsoil Investigation for the
above referenced project. We are sending one copy directly to
Martha Stanley of Wilson & Company: Engineers& Architects. If
you should have, any questions, please give me a call.
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Enclosures
Copy: Martha Stanley
Sincerely,
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
Walter C. VonDemfange,'P.E.
OFFICES IN: AMES, IOWA; OMAHA, LINCOLN, AND GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
139 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
SALINA, KANSAS 67401
TELEPHONE (913) 8279381
REPORT OF SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION
FOR PROPOSED
NEW WATER PLANT INTAKE LINE
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CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
p SAUNA, KANSAS; AMES, IOWA;
OMAHA, LINCOLN & GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
LOCATION
Salina, Kansas
LOCATION OF DRILL HOLE
See Boring Location Plan
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ELEVATION
DATUM
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OMAHA, LINCOLN & GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
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PROJECT
Water Plant Intake Line
CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
p SAUNA, KANSAS; AMES, IOWA; �
OMAHA, LINCOLN & GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
LOCATION
Salina, Kansas
LOCATION OF DRILL HOLE
See Boring Location Plan
BRILLHOLE NO.
JOBNO.
DATE
ELEVATION
DATUM
DRILLER INSPECTOR
DH -3
82ASA15
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PROJECT
Water Plant Intake Line
CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
p SAUNA, KANSAS; AMES, IOWA;
OMAHA, LINCOLN
LOCATION
Salina, Kansas
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LOCATION OF BRILL HOLE
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BRILL HOLE MD. JOB NO. DATE ELEVATION DATUM
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CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
p�SAUNA, KANSAS; AMES, IOWA;
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LOCATION
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CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
139 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
SALINA, KANSAS 67401
TELEPHONE (913) 8279381
REPORT OF SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION
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PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FIELD WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SITE CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GROLIND WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOM`1ENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
APPENDICES
A - BORING LOCATION PLAN
B - PIPELINE PROFILE
C - BORING LOGS
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REPORT OF SUBSOIL INVESTIGATION
SALINA, KANSAS
GS JOB NO. 82ASA15
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This report presents the methods, data and results of a subsoil
investigation performed for the New Water Plant Intake Line to be constructed
through Indian Rock Park in Salina, Saline County, Kansas. The work was
authorized by Mr. Don Hoff on January 25, 1988. The scope of the subsoil
investigation included test borings, geophysical surveys and a report of
recommendations concerning the design and excavation for the proposed New Water
Plant Intake Line.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent, composition and
engineering properties of the site soils. Data from this study was used to
estimate whether or not there would be significant difficulties with excavation
the proposed intake pumping station or the water line for the proposed New
Water Plant Intake Line.
This investigation was made by Geotechnical Services, Inc. with the
report written by a professional geotechnical engineer registered in the State
of Kansas.
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It is proposed to construct a new intake line for the Salina water plant.
This will involve putting a new intake and pump station in the Smoky Hill River
bank near the upstream end of the diversion channel. 'A new intake line would
then run from this station to the water plant. This new line would run through
Indian Rock Park which sits on bedrock. For hydraulic reasons, it is planned
to have this line run as deep as 18 feet (5.5 meters, m) below the surface.
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The field investigative and exploratory program for this site was
conducted on February 3 and 4, 1988. The exploratory program consisted of
5 test borings located as shown on the Boring Location Plan (Appendix A). Test
borings were roughly located in plan visually with reference to an airphoto of
the site (ro scale) furnished by Wilson & Company Engineers & Architects. The
location and elevation of 3 of the test borings was subsequently surveyed in by
Wilson & Company.
Test borings were advanced to depths of 10 to 50 feet (3.0 to 15.2 m)
below existing grade with a truck mounted Mobile B-50 motorized drill rig.
Borings were advanced and cleaned out using 4.0 inch (102 millimeters, mm)
diameter continuous flight augers. Since borings remained open during drilling
operations, casing or other stabilization measures were not required.
No samples were taken.
The drilling data was supplemented by means of 4 seismic surveys
conducted along the route of the intake line. This data provided information
on the depth to bedrock and provides an excellent estimate of whether or not
the rock can be ripped based on the velocity of sound waves in the rock.
SITE CDNDITIDNS
At the entrance to the diversion channel, the bottom of the Smoky Hill
River is at approximate elevation 1,208. The top of the bank of the diversion
channel at this point is at approximate elevation 1247. Along the proposed
route of the intake line, the elevation rises to a peak elevation of about
1264. The intake line levels off at an elevation of about 1246, so the line is
about 18 feet below the surface at this point. Farther to the west, the
elevation along the route of the intake line drops until it is below elevation
1230 when it reaches Indiana Avenue.
This subsoil investigation indicated that the subsoils consist of
residual soils overlying the Wellington Formation. The residual soils are
described as dark brown to light reddish brown, dry to moist, soft to medium
stiff, sandy clay to clay. In the test borings, the residual soils extended to
depths of 9 to 12 feet (2.7 to 3.7 m). In two of the test borings, the
residual soils extended to below the depth drilled.
The Wellington Formation was described as a light brown to grayish brown
to dark gray, dry to moist, firm to stiff, shale. A few hard limestone seams
were encountered, but the thickest of these was only 3 inches (8 centimeters,
cm) thick.
A generalized profile showing the approximate surface of the Wellington
Formation relative to the surface is shown on the Pipeline Profile (Appendix
B). The surface elevations of this profile are based on a preliminary profile
provided by Wilson & Company as further defined by a subsequent survey. A more
detailed description of the soils encountered is shown on the Boring Logs
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H holes and seismic surveys were not run directly over the pipeline route.
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C between boreholes. Finally, the transition between the residual soils and the
A shale bedrock is a gradual transition.
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V conditions stated on the Boring Logs (Appendix C). It appears that the ground
I water level is at this time below the depths explored. However, it must be
C noted that fluctuations in the level of the ground water may occur due to
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The results of the seismic surveys indicate a two -layer case with soil
and residual shale occurring over a predominantly shale bedrock with some thin
limestone seams. Velocities in the surface layer ranged from 727 to 1311 feet
per second (222 to 400 meters per second, m/s). These velocities are
consistent with anticipated overburden velocities and are very rippable.
Fortunately frost was not a significant factor in most of the surveys. The
frost layer was not thick enough to cause data collection interference.
The second layer encountered (shale as determined by the test borings)
had velocities ranging from 6,100 to 8,571 feet per second (1959 to 2612 m/s).
These values are consistent with clayey shales. There should be no problem
ripping this material. The seismic data indicates that some of the bedrock
under survey S-4, near the west end of the area investigated, may not be
rippable. Fortunately, this material is well below the depth to which the
excavation will be dug in this area.
The profile of the pipeline (Appendix B) shows the boundary between soil
and bedrock over the area studied along the proposed intake line route.
Combining the borehole data and the seismic data, we have 11 depth to bedrock
data points. It appears that the excavation will extend into the bedrock at
three places. These are at the pump station, at the top of the hill, and at
the site of test boring DH -5.
In the event that any changes in the nature, design, or location of the
project are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this
report shall not be considered valid unless the changes are reviewed and the
conclusions of this report modified or verified in writing by Geotechnical
Services, Inc.
It is recommended that Geotechnical Services, Inc. be provided the
opportunity for a general review of the final design and specifications in
order that earthwork and foundation recommendations may be properly interpreted
and implemented in the design and specifications.
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