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July 12, 2010
Nicole Wilkinson
Dominion Resource Services, Inc.
40 Point Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Re: Determination of Applicability
Dominion Energy at Salem Harbor Station—24 Fort Ave, Salem,Massachusetts
Dear Ms. Wilkinson:
Enclosed, please find the Determination of Applicability for the above referenced project.
Following the 10-day appeal period you may proceed with your project. All the work
approved in this Determination must be completed within three years from the date of
issuance.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me 978-619-5685.
Sincerely,
#=ankTao inarbor Coordinator
Interim Conservation Agent
Enclosures
Cc: DEP Northeast Regional Office
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
A. General Information
Important
When filling out From:
forms on the Salem
computer,use Conservation Commtaston
only the tab
key to move To: Applicant Pro Owner
your cursor- Property (if different from applicant):
do not use the Dominion Energy
return key. Name Name
5000 Dominion Blvd
°0 Mailing Address Mailing Address
Glen Allen VA 23060
City/Town State Zip Code City/rows site Zip Code
.. 1. Title and Date(or Revised Date if applicable)of Final Plans and Other Documents:
Dominion Energy Oil Spill Response Bldg Surface Drainage Improvements May 26 2010
Title Date
Dominion Energy, North Sheetpile Wall Regarding Lightweight Fill March 31, 2010
Date
rale _- . _
Title Date
2. Date Request Filed:
.June 28, 2010.,
B. Determination
Pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c. 131, §40, the Conservation Commission considered your
Request for Determination of Applicability, with its supporting documentation, and made the following
Determination.
Project Description (if applicable):
Repair sink holes behind existing bulkhead wall and near the Oil Response Building. All activities will
occur landward of the existing bulkhead wall. Once sink holes are fixed they will be compacted and
wrapped in geotextile. Gravel will be placed on top of the fill and geotextile aand compacted further.
A new concrete pad will be constructed on the final grade for the storage of spill responseequipment.
Project Location:
24 Fort Avenue Salem_
Street address - City/Town
Map Lot
Assessors MsplPlat Number Parcel/Lot Number
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
B. Determination (cont.)
The following Determination(s)is/are applicable to the proposed site and/or project relative to the Wetlands
Protection Act and regulations:
Positive Determination
Note: No work within the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act may proceed until a final Order of
Conditions(issued following submittal of a Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent)or Order of
Resource Area Delineation(issued following submittal of Simplified Review ANRAD)has been received
from the issuing authority(i.e., Conservation Commission or the Department of Environmental Protection).
❑ 1. The area described on the referenced plan(s)is an area subject to protection under the Act.
Removing,filling,dredging, or altering of the area requires the filing of a Notice of Intent.
❑ 2a. The boundary delineations of the following resource areas described on the referenced plan(s)are
confirmed as accurate.Therefore, the resource area boundaries confirmed in this Determination are
binding as to all decisions rendered pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act and its regulations regarding
such boundaries for as long as this Determination is valid.
❑ 2b. The boundaries of resource areas listed below are nol confirmed by this Determination,
regardless of whether such boundaries are contained on the plans attached to this Determination or
to the Request for Determination.
❑ 3. The work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is within an area subject to
protection under the Act and will remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work
requires the filing of a Notice of Intent.
❑ 4. The work described on referenced plan(s)and document(s) is within the Buffer Zone and will
alter an Area subject to protection under the Act. Therefore, said work requires the filing of a
Notice of Intent or ANRAD Simplified Review(if work is limited to the Buffer Zone).
❑ 5. The area and/or work described on referenced plan(s)and document(s) is subject to review
and approval by:
Name of Municipality
Pursuant to the following municipal wetland ordinance or bylaw:
Name Ordinance or Bylaw Citation
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
1 WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
B. Determination (cont.)
❑ 6. The following area and/or work, if any, is subject to a municipal ordinance or bylaw but not
subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act:
❑ 7. If a Notice of Intent is filed for the work in the Riverfront Area described on referenced plan(s)
and document(s), which includes all or part of the work described in the Request, the applicant
must consider the following alternatives. (Refer to the wetland regulations at 10.58(4)c. for more
information about the scope of alternatives requirements):
❑ Alternatives limited to the lot on which the project is located.
❑ Alternatives limited to the lot on which the project is located, the subdivided lots, and any
adjacent lots formerly or presently owned by the same owner.
❑ Alternatives limited to the original parcel on which the project is located, the subdivided
parcels, any adjacent parcels, and any other land which can reasonably be obtained within
the municipality.
❑ Alternatives extend to any sites which can reasonably be obtained within the appropriate
region of the state.
Negative Determination
Note: No further action under the Wetlands Protecfion Act is required by the applicant. However, if the
Department is requested to issue a Superseding Determination of Applicability, work may not proceed
on this project unless the Department fails to act on such request within 35 days of the date the
request is post-marked for certified mail or hand delivered to the Department. Work may then proceed
at the owners risk only upon notice to the Department and to the Conservation Commission.
Requirements for requests for Superseding Determinations are listed at the end of this document.
❑ 1. The area described in the Request is not an area subject to protection under the Act or the
Buffer Zone.
❑ 2. The work described in the Request is within an area subject to protection under the Act, but will
not remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a
Notice of Intent.
® 3. The work described in the Request is within the Buffer Zone, as defined in the regulations, but
will not alter an Area subject to protection under the Act. Therefore, said work does not require
the filing of a Notice of Intent, subject to the following conditions(if any).
❑ 4. The work described in the Request is not within an Area subject to protection under the Act
(including the Buffer Zone). Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent,
unless and until said work alters an Area subject to protection under the Act.
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
B. Determination (cont.)
❑ 5. The area described in the Request is subject to protection under the Act. Since the work
described therein meets the requirements for the following exemption, as specified in the Act and
the regulations, no Notice of Intent is required:
Exempt Act"(site applicable statuatory/regulatory provisions)
❑ 6. The area and/or work described in the Request is not subject to review and approval by:
Name of Municipality
Pursuant to a municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw.
Name - Ordinance or Bylaw Citation
C. Authorization
This Determination is issued to the applicant and delivered as follows:
❑ by hand delivery on ❑ by certified mail, return receipt requested on
Date - .Date
This Determination is valid for three years from the date of issuance(except Determinations for
Vegetation Management Plans which are valid for the duration of the Plan). This Determination does not
relieve the applicant from complying with all other applicable federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances,
bylaws, or regulations.
This Drres:
signed by a majority of the Conservation Commission. A copy must be sent
to theonal Office (see http://www.mass.gov/dep/about/region,findvour.htm) and the
propem the applicant).
Si
July 8, 2010
Date
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Bureau of Resource Protection -Wetlands
WPA Form 2 — Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
D. Appeals
The applicant, owner, any person aggrieved by this Determination, any owner of land abutting the land
upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such land is
located, are hereby notified of their right to request the appropriate Department of Environmental
Protection Regional Office(see http://www.mass.gov/dep/about/region.findyour,htm)to issue a
Superseding Determination of Applicability. The request must be made by certified mail or hand delivery
to the Department, with the appropriate filing fee and Fee Transmittal Form (see Request for
Departmental Action Fee Transmittal Form)as provided in 310 CMR 10.03(7)within ten business days
from the date of issuance of this Determination. A copy of the request shall at the same time be sent by
certified mail or hand delivery to the Conservation Commission and to the applicant if he/she is not the
appellant. The request shall state clearly and concisely the objections to the Determination which is being
appealed. To the extent that the Determination is based on a municipal ordinance or bylaw and not on the
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act or regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection has
no appellate jurisdiction.
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Mr. Frank Taormina 11 JUN 2 8 2010
Salem Conservation Commission
Town of Salem DEPT. OF PLANNING&
93 Washington Street COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
RE: Dominion Energy Salem Harbor, LLC, Salem, MA
Request for Determination of Applicability— Sheetpile Wall Maintenance
Dear Mr. Taormina:
Dominion Energy Salem Harbor, LLC is submitting this Request for Determination of
Applicability for proposed maintenance activities to the existing sheetpile wall at Salem
Harbor Station. All work will take place on the upland side of the wall and no in-water
work is required. Proposed activities will consist of the removal of existing backfill on
the upland side of the existing sheetpile wall down to elevation 10.5' (above mean low
water) and replace with a lightweight fill. Once existing backfill is removed, the area will
be compacted with a vibratory roller and a geo-textile placed in the bottom of the
excavation. Lightweight fill will be placed and compacted and wrapped in the geotextile.
Gravel will be placed on top of the fill/geotextile in one six inch lift and compacted with
a vibratory roller. A new concrete pad will be constructed on the final grade for the
storage of spill response equipment(replacement of the existing). The sheetpile wall will
remain at least 12-inches above the working and/or final grade, therefore there is no need
or means of installing a silt fence. This work will take approximately three to four weeks
to complete.
No adverse impacts are anticipated from the proposed maintenance activities. All work
will be done from the upland and no activities will take place within the water resource
(Salem Harbor). Construction methods have been chosen in order to minimize potential
impacts. The sheetpile wall will remain at a minimum of 1-foot above the working or
final grade to prevent any erosion or sedimentation. Excess fill will be stored or used in
an appropraite upland location away from the resource area.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Nicole
Wilkinson at(401) 457-9123.
Sincerely,
Cathy C. Ta for
Director Electric Environ ental Services
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MADEP Northeast Region
205B Lowell Street
Wilmington,MA 01887
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands Salem
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Ciry/rown
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
A. General Information
Important:
When filling out 1. Applicant:
forms on the Dominion Resource Services, Inc. nicole.wilkinson@dom.com
computer, use Name E-Mail Address
only the tab key
to move your 5000 Dominion Boulevard
cursor-do not Mailing Address
use the return Glen Allen VA 23060
key. City/Town State Zip Code
401-457-9123 888-539-8910
Phone Number Fax Number(if applicable)
2. Representative (if any):
Firm
Contact Name E-Mail Address
Mailing Address
Cityfrown State Zip Code
Phone Number Fax Number(if applicable)
B. Determinations
1. I request the Salem make the following determination(s). Check any that apply:
Conservation Commission
❑ a. whether the area depicted on plan(s)and/or map(s)referenced below is an area subject to
jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act.
❑ b. whether the boundaries of resource area(s) depicted on plan(s) and/or map(s) referenced
below are accurately delineated.
® c. whether the work depicted on plan(s)referenced below is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act.
® d. whether the area and/or work depicted on plan(s) referenced below is subject to the jurisdiction
of any municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw of:
Salem
Name of Municipality
❑ e. whether the following scope of alternatives is adequate for work in the Riverfront Area as
depicted on referenced plan(s).
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands Salem
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability City/Town
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
C. Project Description
1. a. Project Location (use maps and plans to identify the location of the area subject to this request):
24 Fort Avenue Salem
Street Address City/Town
Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number
b. Area Description (use additional paper, if necessary):
The project location is the existing sheetpile wall which faces south and is located adjacent to the
discharge canal at Salem Harbor Station.
c. Plan and/or Map Reference(s):
Figure 1 - Locus Map June 2010
Title Date
Figure 2 - Plan, Section, & Notes March 31, 2010
Title Date
Figure 3 - Photos June 2010
Title Date
2. a. Work Description (use additional paper and/or provide plan(s) of work, if necessary):
Proposed activities will consist of the removal of existing backfill on the upland side of the existing
sheetpile wall down to elevation 10.5'(above mean low water)and replace with a lightweight fill. Once
existing backfill is removed the area will be compacted with a vibratory roller and a geo-textile placed in
the bottom of the excavation. Lightweight fill to be placed and compacted and wrapped in the geotextile.
Gravel will be placed on top of the fill/geotextile in one six inch lift and compacted with a vibratory roller.
All work will be done from the upland and no activities will take place within the water resource (Salem
Harbor). A concrete pad will be installed on the final grade for the storage of spill response equipment.
The sheetpile wall will remain at least 12-inches above the working and/or final grade, therefore there is
no need or means of installing a silt fence. This work will take approximately three to four weeks to
complete.
"aformt.doc Page 2 of 4
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands Salem
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability Citylrown
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
C. Project Description (cont.)
b. Identify provisions of the Wetlands Protection Actor regulations which may exempt the applicant
from having to file a Notice of Intent for all or part of the described work(use additional paper, if
necessary).
The purpose of the proposed activities is to provide necessary maintenance to the existing sheetpile
wall. No adverse impacts are anticipated from the proposed work. Construction methods have been
employed to avoid any adverse impacts. The sheetpile wall will remain at a minimum of 1 foot above
the working or final grade to prevent any erosion or sedimentation. Excess fill will be stored or used
in an appropraite upland location away from the resource area.
3. a. If this application is a Request for Determination of Scope of Alternatives for work in the
Riverfront Area, indicate the one classification below that best describes the project.
❑ Single family house on a lot recorded on or before 8/1/96
❑ Single family house on a lot recorded after 8/1/96
❑ Expansion of an existing structure on a lot recorded after 8/1/96
❑ Project, other than a single family house or public project, where the applicant owned the lot
before 8/7/96
❑ New agriculture or aquaculture project
❑ Public project where funds were appropriated prior to 8/7/96
❑ Project on a lot shown on an approved, definitive subdivision plan where there is a recorded deed
restriction limiting total alteration of the Riverfront Area for the entire subdivision
❑ Residential subdivision; institutional, industrial, or commercial project
❑ Municipal project
❑ District, county, state, or federal government project
❑ Project required to evaluate off-site alternatives in more than one municipality in an
Environmental Impact Report under MEPA or in an alternatives analysis pursuant to an
application for a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or 401 Water Quality
Certification from the Department of Environmental Protection.
b. Provide evidence (e.g., record of date subdivision lot was recorded) supporting the classification
above(use additional paper and/or attach appropriate documents, if necessary.)
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands Salem
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability city/Tom
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
D, Signatures and Submittal Requirements
I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the foregoing Request for Determination of Applicability
and accompanying plans, documents, and supporting data are true and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
I further certify that the property owner, if different from the applicant, and the appropriate DEP Regional
Office were sent a complete copy of this Request(including all appropriate documentation)
simultaneously with the submittal of this Request to the Conservation Commission.
Failure by the applicant to send copies in a timely manner may result in dismissal of the Request for
Determination of Applicability.
Name and address of the property owner:
Dominion Energy Salem Harbor LLC
Name
24 Fort Avenue
Mailing Address
Salem
Ciryrrom
MA 01970
State Zip Code
Signatures:
I also understand that notification of this Request will be placed in a local newspaper at my expense
in accordance with Section 10.05(3)(b)(1) of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations.
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Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Representative(if any) Date
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2.A SCHEDULE WORK CONSIDERING TIDES,SUCH THAT NO WORK INVOLVING THE BATTER PILE
EXCAVATION OR PLACEMENT OF FILL OCCUR$WHEN TIDE IS ABOVE EL.9.01.
2.B. REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT PAD. MUDUNE
2.C. EXCAVATE TO ELEVATION SHOWN,TAKING CARE NOT TO DISTURB EXISTING (APPROX)
FILTER OR ANCHOR&TIE ROD SYSTEM.
2.0. PROOF-ROLL SUBGRADE WITH A WALK-BEHIND VIBRATORY ROLLER.
2.E. PLACE GEOTEXTILE IN BOTTOM OF EXCAVATION.
2.F. PLACE AND COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT FILL PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. SECTION
2.G. WRAP GEOTEXTILE OVER TOP OF LIGHTWEIGHT FILL.
2.H. PLACE GRAVEL SURFACE COURSE IN ONE&INCH LIFT. COMPACT WITH AT LEAST
THREE PASSES OF A WALK-BEHIND VIBRATORY ROLLER. '
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CALCULATIONS
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North Sheetpile Wall Regrading
Salem Harbor Station
Salem,Massachusetts
GEI Consultants, Inc.
March 31,2010
Table of Contents
Section' Pap-e(s)
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Cross*SectiowSketch ...... ........ ........2
WALLAAAnalysis ..:...................................................................,, .............3-13
NorliteQD Testing;Report�:. ......... ......... 17-23
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Design of Lightweight fill for North Sheetpile Wall
The existing grade behind the sheetpile wall is approximately El. 13' MILK The grade needs to be
raised to EI. 15'for equipment access. An analysis of the wall indicates that raising the grade using
gravel fill or crushed stone would increase the loads on the sheet piles beyond acceptable levels.
The proposed solution involves the use of lightweight expanded shale aggregate. The bulk unit weight
of this material is less than half of that of typical soils. The existing fill within about 20 feet of the wall
will be excavated to EI. 10.5,4 feet of lightweight aggregate will be placed and compacted, and a
6-inch-thick gravel wearing surface will be placed to bring the final grade to EI. 15.
An analysis of the wall in its existing condition was performed by GEI in 2009. A revised analysis of the
proposed configuration using lightweight fill demonstrates that there is no net increase in the loads on
the sheetpiles or anchors. Critical to this analysis is the assumption that the area of lightweight fill
covers the extent of the active wedge (Line A on the attached sketch). A review of the sketch indicates
that the lightweight fill (Area 3)does cover most of the extent of the active wedge. The configuration
therefore conforms to the assumptions made for the analysis.
Another consideration that must be examined is the stability of the existing deadman anchors during
construction (after the existing fill has been excavated to El. 10.5) and after the lightweight fill has
been placed.
During Construction - On the attached sketch, Area 2 is the passive wedge for the anchor in the
existing condition. It can be seen that the proposed excavation does not intrude into the passive
wedge. The driving force in the active wedge is reduced. Given these considerations, the anchor is
OK during construction.
• After Construction (Lightweight Fill In Place)- Placement of the lightweight fill and gravel surface
course will result in essentially no change in weight of the active wedge from the existing
pre-construction condition. There will be a small increase in the burial depth of the anchor,
resulting in an increase in the net passive resistance, although this is partially offset by the overlap
of the passive and active wedges (Lines A and B), Given these-considerations,the anchor is OK
after construction.
• It is also noted that the sheetpile wall was repaired in 1995. The repairs included the addition of
the deadman anchors. The 1995 design calculations were based on an undrained shear strength of
500 psf in the seaward marine clay. Borings and laboratory testing by GEI in 2009 indicated a
strength of 1100 psf for the clay, and subsequent analyses of the wall showed a reduction of 30% in
the calculated anchor load (compared to the 1995 design). This consideration adds conservatism to
the evaluation of the anchor for the proposed construction.
Attachments
- Cross-Section Sketch
- Analysis of Wall (WALLAP) .
- Excerpt from 1995 Design
- Norlite Test Report (GEI, 2008)
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GEJ CONSULTANTS, INC. Sheet No. 3
Program: WALLAP Version 5.04 Revision A32.B47.R38
Licensed from GEOSOLVE Job No. 091840
Run ID. Norlite Made by CBG
Salem Harbor Station - North Bulkhead Date:25-03-2010
Grade E1. 15 (Lightweight Fill) Checked :SLL
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. Units: lb,ft2.8.,o?-2ow
INPUT DATA
SOIL PROFILE
Stratum Elevation of ------------------- Soil types ------------------
no. top of stratum Active side Passive side
1 13.00 1 Fill 1 Fill
2 -6.00 2 Org. Silt 2 Org. Silt
3 -16.00 3 Marine Clay 4 Marine Clay Sea Side
SOIL PROPERTIES
Bulk Young s At rest' Consol' Active Passive
-- Soil type -- density Modulus coeff. state. limit limit Cohesion
No. Description lb/ft3 Eh,lb/ft2 Ko NC/OC Ka Kp lb/ft2
(Datum elev.) (dEh/dy ) (dKo/dy) ( Nu ) ( Kac ) 1 Kpc ) ( do/dy 1
1 Fill 120.Oa, 0 0.500 NC 0.270, 3.700
130.Ob/( 10000), (0.330) (0.000) ( 0.000)
2 Org. Silt 90.00, 360000, 0.500 NC 1.000' 1.000' 150.Od
(0.490)- (2.000) ( 2.000)
3 Marine Clay 120.0, 720000, 0.500 NC 1.000, 1.000' 1200d
(0.490) (2.000) ( 2.000)
4 Marine Clay 120.0' 660000, 0.500 NC 1.000, 1.000 1100d
Sea Side (0.490)' (2.000) ( 2.000)
5 Norlite 50.00a, 0 • 0.500 NC 0.260' 3.852 ,
90.00b/( 25000) ' (0.330)/(0.000) ( 0.000)
Note: (a) and (b) are Bulk Densities above and below the water table
Additional soil Parameters associated with Ka and RP
--- parameters for Ka --- --- parameters for Kp ---
Soil Wall Back- Soil Wall Back-
------ Soil type ------- friction adhesion fill friction adhesion fill
No. Description angle coeff. angle angle coeff. angle
1 Fill 35.09 0.000 0.00 35.06 0.000 0.00
2 Org. Silt 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00
3 Marine Clay 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00
4 Marine Clay Sea Side 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00
5 Norlite 36.00 0.000 0.00 36.00 0.000 0.00
GROUND WATER CONDITIONS
Density of water = 62.40 lb/ft3
Active side Passive side
Initial water table elevation 5.00 0.00
Automatic water pressure balancing at toe of wall : No
WALL PROPERTIES /
Elevation of toe of wall = -44.00
Maximum finite element length = 3.00 ' C
Youngs modulus of wall E = 4.1760E+09 lb/ft2
Moment of inertia of wall I = 0.013550 ft4/ft run
E.I = 5.6585E+07 lb.ft2/ft run
Yield Moment of wall = Not defined
STRUTS and ANCHORS -
Strut/ X-Section Inclin Pre-
anchor Strut area Youngs Free -ation stress Tension
no.. Elev. spacing of strut modulus length (degs) /strut allowed
ft sq.£t lb/ft2 ft lb
1 5.00 6.00 0.018740 4.176E+09 45.00 0.00 1.000 No
CONSTRUCTION STAGES A
Construction Stage description `F
stageno.. --------------------------------------------------------
I Install strut or anchor no.l at elevation 5.00
2 Excavate to elevation -17.00 on PASSIVE side
3 Change EI of wall to 4.9861E+07 lb.ft2/ft run
Yield moment not defined
Allow wall to relax with new modulus value
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4 Excavate to elevation 10.50 on ACTIVE side
5 Fill to elevation 14.50 on ACTIVE side with soil type 5
6 Fill to elevation 15.00 on ACTIVE side with soil type 1 i
FACTORS OF SAFETY and ANALYSIS OPTIONS
Type of structure - Retaining wall
Stability analysis:
Method of analysis - CP2
Factor on passive for calculating wall depth = 1.50
Factor on passive for calculating tie force = 1.00
Parameters for undrained strata:
Minimum equivalent fluid density = 0.00 lb/ft3
Maximum depth of water filled tension crack = 0.00 ft
Bending moment and displacement calculation:
Method - Subgrade reaction model using Influence Coefficients
Open Tension Crack analysis? - No
Non-linear Modulus Parameter (L) = 60.00 ft ✓
Boundary conditions:
Length of wall (normal to plane of analysis) = 150.00 ft i
Width of excavation on active side of wall = 20.00 ftp
Width of excavation on passive side of wall = 1000.00 ft
Distance to rigid boundary on active side = 1000.00 ft
Distance to rigid boundary on passive side = 1000.00 ft
OUTPUT OPTIONS
Results to be stored on disk? - Yes
Results to be output on the printer? - No
Stage ------ Stage description ----------- ------- Output options -------
no. Displacement Active, Graph.
Bending mom. Passive output
Shear force pressures
1 Install strut no.l at elev. 5.00 - No No No
2 Excav, to elev. -17.00 on PASSIVE side Yes Yes Yes
3 Change EI of wall to 4.9861E+071b.ft2/ Yes Yes Yes
4 Excav, to elev. 10.50 on ACTIVE side Yes Yes Yes
5 Fill to elev. 14.50 on ACTIVE side Yes Yes Yes
6 Fill to elev. 15.00 on ACTIVE side Yes Yes Yes
* Summary output Yes - Yes
Program WALLAP - Copyright (C) 2008 by DL Borin, distributed by GEOSOLVE
69 Rodenhurst Road, London SW4, UK. Tel: +44 20 8674 7251
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'GES CONSULTANTS, INC. Sheet No...
Program: WALLAP Version 5.04 Revision A32.B47.R38
Licensed from GEOSOLVE Job No. 091840
gunZD. Norlite'. I, Made by CSG'
Salem Harbor- Station - No=.th Bulkhead Date:25-03-2010
Grade El. 15 (Lightweight :Fill.) Checked
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Units:. lb,ft
Stage No.6 FHI to elev.15.00 on ACTIVE side
15.00
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' GES CONSULTANTS, INC. Sheet No.
Program: WALLAP Version 5.04 Revision A32.B47.R38
Licensed from GEOSOLVE Job No. 091840
Run ID. Norlite Made by CBG
Salem Harbor Station - North Bulkhead Date:25-03-2010
Grade E1. 15 (Lightweight Fill) Checked
'--------^------------------------------------------------------------------
Units: lb,ft
Stage No. 6 Fill to elevation 15.00 on ACTIVE side with soil type 1
STABILITY ANALYSIS according to CP2 method
Factor of safety on gross pressure (excluding water pressure)
FOS for toe Toe elev. for Strut force
elev. _ -44.00 FOS = 1.500 for F=1.000
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Stage --- G.L. --- Strut Factor Moment Toe Wall Strut
No. Act. Pass. Elev. of equilib.. elev. Penetr force
Safety at elev. -ation lb/ft run
6 15.00 -17.00 5.00 2.624 n/a -26.52 9.52 12661.82
BENDING MOMENT and DISPLACEMENT CALCULATION - Assumptions:
Subgrade reaction model - Boussinesq Influence coefficients
Soil deformations are elastic until the active or passive limit is reached
Open Tension Crack analysis - No
Length of wall perpendicular to section = 150.00ft
Rigid boundaries: Active side 1000.00 from wall
Passive side 1000.00 from wall
Node y Nett Wall Wall Shear sending Strut EI of
no. coord pressure disp. rotation force moment forces wall
1b/f t2 ft rad. lb ft lb.ft ft lb ft lb.ft2/ft
1 15.00 0.00 -0.069 -1.19E-02 0.0 -0.0 49861000
2 14.50 29.56 -0.063 -1.19E-02 7.4 1.3 49861000
28.91 -0.063 -1.19E-02 7.4 1;2
3 13.00 63.37 -0.045 -1.19E-02 76.6 62.0 49861000
4 10.50 98.93 -0.015 -1.19E-02 279.5 414.7 49861000
116.41 -0.015 -1.19E-02 279.5 414.7
5 7.75 260.76 0.018 -1.20E-02 798.1 1951.9 49861000
6 5.00 281.69 0.051 -1.22E-02 1544.0 5354.8 11871.9 49861000
281.69 0.051 -1.22E-02 -10327.9 5354.8
7 2.50 475.52 0.082 -1.18E-02 -9381.4 -19505.4 49861000
8 0.00 667.48 0.110 -1..03E-02 -7952.7 -41236.4 49861000
9 -3.00 709.49 0.137 -7.27E-03 -5887.2 -61972.8 49861000
10 -6.00 761.17 0.152 -3.11E-03 -3681.2 -76408.8 49861000
1686.71 0.152 -3.11E-03 -3681.2 -76408.8
11 -9.00 1759.56 0.155 1.58E-03 1488.2 -79729.9 49861000
12 -12.00 1841.20 0.143 6.00E-03 6889.4 -67261.2 49861000
13 -14.00 1896.40 0.129 8.34E-03 10627.0 -49751.7 49861000
14 -16.00 1951.60 0.110 9.83E-03 14475.0 -24656.7 49861000
430.36 0.110 9.83E-03 14475.0 -24656.7
15 -17.00 421.30 0.100 1.01E-02 14900.8 -9969.6 49861000
-1778.70 0.100 1.01E-02 14900.8 -9969.6
16 -19.00 -1907.50 0.080 1.00E-02 11214.6 16190.7 49861000
17 -21.00 -2029.56 0.061 9.04E-03 7277.5 34633.6 49861000
18 -24.00 -2201.28 0.037 6.58E-03 931.3 47075.0 49861000
19 -27.00 -945.78 0.022 3.80E-03 -3789.3 45493.3 49861000
20 -30.00 149.89 0.014 1.53E-03 -4983.1 30048.7 49861000
21 -33.00 538.18 0.011 1.56E-04 -3951.0 15924.9 49861000
22 -36,00 536.81 0.012 -5.15E-04 -2338.5 6605.2 49861000
23 -39.00 364.31 0.014 -7.72E-04 -986.9 2095.4 49861000
24 -41.50 157.42 0.016 -8.44E-04 -334.7 809.3 49861000
25 -44.00 110.34 0.018 -8.64E-04 -0.0 0.0 ---
Strut force at elev. 5.00 = 11871.89 lb/ft run = 71231.32 lb/strut
Ruh ID. Norlite I Sheet No.
Salem Harbor Station - North Bulkhead Date:25-03-2010
Grade E1. 15 (Lightweight Fill) I Checked
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(continued)
Stage No.6 Fill to elevation 15.00 on ACTIVE side with soil type 1
Node Y ------------------------ ACTIVE side --------_<__________________
no. coord ------- Effective stresses ------- Total Soil
Water Vertic Active Passive Earth earth stiffness
press. -al limit limit pressure pressure coeff.
lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft3
1 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0:00 0.00 0.00 28.5
2 14.50 0.00 60,00 16.20 222..00 29.56 29.56 171
0.00 60.00 15.60 231.11 28.91 28.91 428
3 13.00 0.00 135.00 35.10 519.99 63.37 63.37 1713
4 10.50 0.00 260.00 67.60 1001.46 98.93 98.93 3854
0.00 260.00 70.20 962.00 116.41 116.41 1541
5 7.75 0.00 590,00 159.30 2183.00 260.76 260.76 2484
6 5..00 0.00 920.00 248.40 3404.00 281.69 261.69 3426
7 2.50 156.00 1089.00 294.03 4029.30 319.52 475.52 4282
8 0.00 312.00 1258.00 339.66 4654.60 355.48 667.48 5138
9 -3.00 499.20 1460.80 394.42 5404.96 397.49 896.69 6166
10 -6.00 686.40 1663.60 449.17 6155.32 449.17 1135.57a 7194
686.40 1663.60 1363.60 1963..60 1374.71 2061.11 16190
11 -9.00 873.60 1746.40 1446.40 2046.40 1447.56 2321.16 16190
12 -12.00 1060.80 1829.20 1529.20 2129.20 1529,20 2590.00a 16190
13 -14.00 1185.60 1884.40 1584.40 2184.40 1584.40 2770.00a 16190
14 -16,00 1310.40 1939.60 1639.60 2239.60 1639.60 2950.00a 16190
1310.40 1939,60 0.00 4339.60 118.36 1428.76 32381
15 -17.00 1372.80 1997.20 0.00 4397.20 109.30 1482.10 32381
16 -19.00 1497.60 2112.40 0.00 4512..40 95.70 1593.30 32381
17 -21.00 1622.40 2227.60 0.00 4627..60 88.84 1711.24 32381
18 -24.:00 1809.60 2400.40 0.40 4800.40 89.92 1899.52 32381
19 -27,.00 1996.80 2573.20 173.20 4973.20 395.18 2391.98 32381
20 -30.00 2184.00 2746.00 346.00 5146:.00 812.14 2996.14 32381
21 -33.00 2371.20 2918.80 518.80 5318.80 995.95 3367.15 32381
22 -36.00 2558.40 3091.60 691.60 5491.60 1048.16 3606.56 32381
23 -39.00 2745.60 3264.40 864.40 5664.40 1044.74 3790.34 32381
24 -41:50 2901.60 3408.40 1008.40 5808.40 1019.02 3920.62 32381
25 -44:.00 3057.60 3552.40 1152.40 5952.40 1162.67 4220.27 32381
Node Y -------------------------- PASSIVE side ---------------------------
no. coord -----. Effective stresses ------- Total Soil
Water Vertic Active Passive Earth earth stiffness
press. -al limit limit pressure pressure coeff.
lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft3
1 15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
2 14.50 0..00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0:00 0.0
3 13.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0..00 0.0
4 10.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
5 7.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
6 5.00 0.00 0100 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
7 2,50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.,00 0.0
B 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0
9 -3.00 187:20 O.OD 0.00 0.00 0.00 187.20 0.0
10 -6.00 374.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 374.40 0.0
11 -9.00 561.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 561.60 0.0
12 -12.00 74,8.80 O.DO 0.00 0.00 0.00 748.80 0.0
13 -14.00 873.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 873.60 0,0
14 -16.00 998.40 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 998.40 0,0
15 -17.00 1060.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1060..80 0.0
1060.80 0.00 0.00 2200.00 2200.00 3260.80p 60449
16 -19.00 1185.,60 115.20 0.00 2315.20 2315.20 3500.80p 60449
17 -21.00 1310.40 230.40 0.00 2430.40 2430.40 3740.80p 60449
18 -24.00 1497.60 403.20 0,00 2603.20 2603.20 4100.80p 60449
Run 10. Norlite Sheet No, O
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Grade El. 15 (Lightweight Fill) .Checked
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Stage; No.61 Fill .to elevation 15.00 on ACTIVE side with soil type 1
Node. Y ____________________ PASSIVE side ___-----------------_____-_
no. co_o_rd --=--- Sf.fective stresses ------- Total Soil
Water Vertic Active Passive Earth earth stiffness
press.. -:al limit limit, pressure pressure coeff.
lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/fit lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft2 lb/ft3
19 -27:,00 1689.80 576.0.0 -0..00 2776.00 1652.-95 3337.75 60449
20 -.30.00 1872.00 748,80 0,,00 2948,..80 974,._24 2846.24 60499'
21 -33..00 2059:20. 921:_60 0..00 3121.60 769.71 2828•.97 60449
22 -36.00 2246.40 1094.41 0..,00 3294.41 :823.35 3069.75, 60499. .
23 -39.00 '2433.60' 1267.21, 0..00 3467..21 992.43 3426.03. 60449
24 -41:50 -2589.60. 1411.21 9.00 3611...-21 1173.60 3763.20 60449
25 -44:00 2745.60 1555.22 :0.90 3755.22 1364..33 4109.93 60449
Note: 2950%60a� Soil, pressure at active limit
4100..80p Soil pressure at passive limit
GE1. CONSULTANTS, INC. ( Sheet No.. G
Program: WALLAP Version 5.04 Revision A32.B47.R38 ( _1
Licensed from GEOSOLVE ( Job No, 091840
Run ID. Norlite Made by CBG
Salem Harbor Station - North Bulkhead ( Date:25-03-2010
Grade E1. 15 (Lightweight Fill) ( Checked :
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Units: lb,ft
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GE4 CONSULTANTS; INC. :Sheet No..
.Program:: WALLAP Version 5.04: Revision: A32.B47.'R38
Licensed from GE0S01,VE Job No. 091840
Run ID. Norlite Made by CBG
Salem Harbor Station - North Bulkhead - Date:25-03-2010.
Grade E1. 15: .(Lightweight Fill) Checked :
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•Units: lb,ft
Summary of results
.STABILITY: ANALYSIS according to CP2 :method
Factor of, safety. on -gross: Pressure (excluding water pressure)
FOS for toe' Toe elev. for Strut .force
•elev. = -44.00 FOS =1.500 for F=1.000.
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Stage --- G.L. --- Strut Factor Moment Toe Wall Strut
No. Act. Pass. Elev. of equilib. elev. Penetr force
!Safety at slew. -ation -Ib/ft run
1 13.00' 13.:00 5.00 Conditions not suitable for FOScalc.
2 13.00 -17.00 5..00 2.531 n/a -26.80 9.:80 - 12910.50
3 13.00 -17.0.0 5.0.0. 2.533 n/a =26.80 9.80 12910.5.0
4 10.50 -17.0.0 5.00.. 2.918 n/a -25.69 8.69 10554.85
5 14.50: -17.00 .5`.00 2.756 n/a -26.85 9.25 12070:11
6 15,06 -.17.00 5.00` 2.629' n/aa. -26.52 9..52 126:61.82
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GE1 CONSULTANTS, INC. Sheet No.
Program: WALLAP Version 5.04 Revision A32.B47.R38
Licensed from GEOSOLVE Job No. 091840
Run ID. Norlite Made by CBG
Salem Harbor Station - North Bulkhead Date:25-03-2010
Grade E1. 15 (Lightweight Fill) Checked :
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Units:
________________________ ___________--_______Units: lb,ft
Summary of results
SENDING MOMENT and DISPLACEMENT CALCULATION - Assumptions:
Subgrade reaction model - Boussinesq Influence coefficients
Soil deformations are elastic until the active or passive limit is reached
Open Tension Crack analysis - No
Length of wall perpendicular to section = 150.00ft
Rigid boundaries: Active side 1000.00 from wall
Passive side 1000.00 from wall
Sanding moment, shear force and displacement envelopes
Node Y Displacement Bending moment Shear force
no. coord •maximum minimum maximum minimum maximum minimum
ft ft lb.ft/ft lb.ft/ft lb/ft lb/ft
1 15.00 0.009 -0.078 0.0 -0.0 0.0 0.0
2 14.50 0.009 -0.071 1.3 -0.0 7.4 0.0
3 13.00 0.010 -0.053 62.0 -0.0 76.6 0.0
4 10.50 0.010 -0.023 414.7 -91.3 309.1 -24.1
5 7.75 0.023 0.000 2154.6 -139.0 1044.1 -107.7
6 5:00 0.053 0.000 6295.7 -592.1 1844.8 -10394.9
7 2..50 0.082 0.000 0.0 -20973.0 0.0 -9449.9
8 0.00 0.110 0.000 0.0 -41432.4 0.0 -8045.7
9 -3..00 0.137 0.000 0.0 -62010.2 0.0 -5976.2
10 -6.00 0.152 0.000 0.0 -76532.2 98.8 -3742.4
11 -9.00 0.155 0.000 0.0 -79839.1 1553.9 0.0
12 -12.00 0.143 0.000 0.0 -67261.2 7073.3 0.0
13 -14.00 0.129 0.000 98.8 -49751.7 10890.9 0.0
14 -16.00 0.110 0.000 1196.5 -24656.7 14818.9 0.0
15 -17.00 0.100 0.000 1697.8 -10502.9 15130.9 0.0
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Mr.William H.Wolfe
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Norlite Corporation
628 South Saratoga Street
Cohoes,New York 12047
Dear Mr.Wolfe:
Re: Geotechnical Testing for Norlite Lightweight Aggregate
Norlite Corporation
Cohoes,New York
This letter report presents the results of the laboratory and field testing program performed by
GEI Consultants,Inc. on'/,-inch Norlite lightweight aggregate. The lightweight aggregate is an
expanded shale material manufactured by the NoTlite Corporation. Material for the laboratory
testing program was supplied by Norlite in early June 2007. Field testing was performed at the
Norlite facility in Cohoes,New York on June 29,2007.
The testing program was performed to evaluate geotechnical properties of Norlite's current
production of 3/4-inch lightweight aggregate.
Mr.William Wolfe of Norlite Corporation authorized our work by signed copy of GEI
proposal 614618 (Rev. 1)dated August 21,2006,and subsequent proposal revisions.
Scope of Work .
Our scope included the following laboratory and field tests:
1. Grain size analyses
2. Density tests
■ Maximum-minimum density
• Compaction
3. Permeabilityhests
4. Triaxial compression tests
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5. Electrical and chemical properties tests
• Chloride content
Sulfate content
• Laboratory and Field Resistivity '
• pH
• Organic content
6. Durability tests
• LA abrasion
• Soundness
7. California bearing ratio(CBR)tests
Index,density,triaxial,pH,and organic content tests were performed by GEI at our Woburn,
Massachusetts location. Permeability,LA abrasion,soundness, and CBR tests were performed
by GeoTesting Express of Boxborough,Massachusetts. Sulfate and chloride content tests were
performed by Alternative Testing Laboratories,Inc.of Lamont Furnace,Pennsylvania. The
laboratory resistivity test was performed by Navarro&Wright Consulting Engineers,Inc.of
New Cumberland,Pennsylvania.
GEI performed field electrical resistivity measurements of lightweight aggregate stockpiles at
Norlite's facility in Cohoes,New York.
General
Norlite lightweight aggregate'is manufactured at the Norlite facility in Cohoes by expanding and
vitrifying shale in a rotary kiln at temperatures of about 2,000017. At this temperature,gases
forming inside the shale particles cause expansion of the shale particles,and result in small
cavities. The lightweight material formed in this manner is then crushed and sorted into various
gradations.
The dry density of this material,as defined in this report,is the oven-dried sample weight divided
by the total sample volume. The total sample volume includes the volume of the entrapped air
within the aggregate particles and the void spaces between aggregate particles.
Grain Size Analyses
We performed four grain size analyses in general accordance with ASTM C136,"Standard Test
Method for Sieve Analyses of Fine and Coarse Aggregates." Two of the grain size analyses were
performed on lightweight aggregate at the"as-delivered"condition. The third analysis was
performed on the sample used for triaxial test S6 prior to performing the test. The fourth test was
performed on the same material following completion of the triaxial test.
A plot of the three grain size curves performed prior to any testing is shown in Figure Al, Plots of
the grain size analyses performed on the sample prior to and following completion of triaxial test
S6 are shown in Figure A2. Individual grain size curves are presented in Figures A3 to A6.
Grain size analyses results from the three as-delivered samples'indicate consistent gradation of the
lightweight aggregate. Examination of the grain size analyses in Figure A2 suggests some
breakage of the lightweight aggregate during preparation and triaxial testing.
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Density Tests
Maximum-Minimum Density Tests
We performed maximum and minimum density tests in general accordance with ASTM procedures
D4253 and D4254,respectively. The results of the tests are presented in Appendix B I.
The maximum density test was performed using an eccentric weight,vertically vibrating table to
densify aggregate placed in a mold. One maximum density was measured using oven-dried
aggregate(Method 2A)and one using wet aggregate(Method 2B). Both tests were conducted
using a 0.5 cubic foot mold
The minimum density test was performed by pouring dry aggregate loosely into a 0.5 cubic foot
mold using Method A.
The maximum dry density of the lightweight aggregate was 43.2 lb/f?using the wet method and
43.5 lb/ft3 using the dry method. The minimum dry density was 42.5 lb&.
Corppaction Tests
To measure the compacted density,we performed one Standard Proctor in general accordance with
ASTM D698,Method C and one test at a reduced compaction energy. The results of the Standard
Proctor tests are shown in Appendix B2.
The Standard Proctor test was performed using six trial points and water contents varying between
1.4 and 10.4 percent. The compacted dry density was determined to be about 531b/fe as shown in
Table B2. As shown in Figure B2,the compacted density of the lightweight aggregate does not
appear to be sensitive to its moisture content. The Standard Proctor compaction test caused visible
grain breakage of the aggregate. The higher measured densities relative to the maximum density
test densities are likely caused by grain breakage causing the void spaces to become partially filled
with broken aggregate.
A second compaction test was performed at a reduced energy to help evaluate the effects of grain
breakage. The second test was performed using 25 blows per lift instead of 56 blows per lift. As
shown in Table B2,the maximum compacted dry density of this test was 52.2 lb/ft3,with an
average compacted density.of 491b/fe. The maximum dry densities determined by the modified
Standard Proctor test are still higher than the maximum index density of the material. The higher
densities at lower water contents shown in Figure Bl,may be a result of greater grain breakage of
the drier materials. The natural"as-delivered"moisture content of the lightweight aggregate,is
approximately 7.5 percent. Table Bl shows a compacted density of approximately 48 lb/ft'at that
water content.
The minimum index density of 42.51b e is very close to the average maximum index density of
43.4 lb/ft'obtained using the ASTM D-4253 procedure. Therefore,it appears that a relatively
compact material can be achieved without much compactive effort.
We anticipate,however,that regardless of the method of placement of the lightweight aggregate,
some breakage will occur. Therefore,we performed the remaining tests on either"loose"material,
at approximate dry densities of 42.5 lb/ft or lower,or"dense"material with approximate dry
densities of 47 lb/ft3. The density of 47 We was chosen as approximately the average between the
maximum index density(ASTM D4253)and the densities obtained from the modified Standard
Mr.William H.Wolfe 4 April 18,2008
Proctor test(ASTM D698). This density,appears to be representative of the density of placed and
lightly compacted lightweight aggregate in the field,the"as-placed"density.
Permeability Tests
GeoTesting Express performed two constant head permeability tests in a 10-inch diameter
permeameter,in general accordance with ASTM D2434,"Standard Test Method for Permeability
of Granular Soils (Constant Head)", The results of the constant head permeability tests are shown
in Appendix C.
The first test was performed in material loosely placed in the pemreameter,resulting in a measured
dry density of 40.1 Ib/f' The second test was performed on material lightly compacted in the
permeameter in lifts,resulting in a dry density of 47.0 lb/fl. To allow water to saturate the porous
lightweight aggregate,both samples were soaked for 48 hours in de-aired water prior to testing.
The tests were performed at gradients varying between 0.33 to 0.44 and 0.26 to 0.38 for the loose
and dense samples respectively.
The results of these tests are presented in Table Cl. The average permeability of the loose sample
was 2.5 cm/sec. The average permeability of the dry sample was 1.1 cm/sec.
Triaxial Compression Tests
We performed two sets of consolidated-drained triaxial compression(CIDC)tests on loose and
dense specimens of lightweight aggregate. The samples were prepared using different methods to
compact the samples to achieve loose and dense samples. Three consolidation stresses were used
for each set of tests. Due to the size of the aggregate,the tests were performed on specimens
approximately 6 inches in diameter and 12 inches in height. Results of the triaxial tests are
summarized in Table Dl and shown in Figures D1 through D6 of Appendix D. Photos of the
testing are shown on the last page of Appendix D.
Aggregate used for triaxial testing was soaked in de-aired water for 48 hours prior to testing.
Loose specimens were prepared by loosely placing the aggregate in a membrane lined split mold,
centered over the bottom pedestal of the triaxial test frame. Achieved dry densities varied between
41.5 and 431bW. Dense specimens were placed in the mold in one inch thicknesses and each
lightly tamped. This method of placement resulted in densities ranging between 45.9 and
46.31bW.
The specimens were subjected to a vacuum through the top and bottom platens to allow removal of
the split mold,leaving the specimen intact. The compression chamber was then assembled and the
cell was filled with water. All the specimens were back-pressure saturated to fill the voids between
the aggregate particles with water. The loose samples were then consolidated to 0.74,2.2 and
4.1 kips/110' The dense samples were consolidated to 0.41,2.1 and 4.2 kips/fO. Once consolidated,
the samples were loaded in compression and sheared with the drain lines open.
Figures D 1 through D6 show that the friction angle decreased with increasing confining stress in
both sets of tests. It varied from 42.1 to 37.5 degrees for the loose specimen and from 55,7 to
42.6 degrees for the dense specimen. Both loose and dense specimens dilated during shearing
under the lower confining stresses,and became increasingly contractive with increasing confining
stress.
Mr.William H.Wolfe 5 April 18,2008
The membrane of test S2 developed a leak at the end of the test. The membrane of test S3 ruptured
at 11.5 percent strain. Therefore,subsequent tests were performed using a double membrana,
Electrical and Chemical Properties Tests .
pH
We performed a total of three pH tests on the lightweight aggregate in general accordance with
AASHTO T289,"Standard Method of Test for Determining pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion
Testing." The tests were performed on crushed material passing the No. 10 sieve, The average pH
of the material was 6.76. Test results are summarized in Table El.
Chloride Content
Alternative Testing Laboratories performed one test for water soluble chloride ion content in soil.
The test was performed in accordance with AASHTO T290,"Determining Water-Soluble Chloride
Ion Content in Soil,"Method A,except the material was tested in its"as-delivered"condition. The
AASHTO procedure calls for pulverizing the material and testing the portion that passes the No. 10
sieve. The material was tested"as-delivered,"because this condition would more accurately
represent the placed condition of the lightweight aggregate, Placement of the material and light
compaction of the material in the field would not result in pulverized material.
The water soluble chloride content of the"as-delivered"lightweight aggregate was 24 ppm. The
chloride test results are included in Appendix El.
Sulfate Content
Similarly,Alternative Testing Laboratories performed one test for water soluble sulfate ion content
in soil, The test was performed in accordance with AASHTO T291,"Determining Water-Soluble
Sulfate Ion Content in Soil,"Method B,except the material was tested"as-delivered". This
AASHTO procedure also calls for pulverizing the material and testing the portion that passes the
No. 10 sieve. The material was tested"as-delivered,"because this condition would more
accurately represent the placed condition of the lightweight aggregate. Placement of the material
and light compaction of the material in the field would not result in pulverized material
The water soluble sulfate content of the"as-delivered"lightweight aggregate was 74 ppm. The
sulfate test results are included nc in
Appendix El.
Organic Content
We performed one organic content test on crushed material:passing the No, 10 sieve in accordance
with AASHTO T267, "Standard Method of Test for Determination of Organic Content in Soils by
Loss of Ignition". The organic content was determined to be 0.04 percent. The results are
tabulated in Table El.
Resistivity Tests
To measure the resisitivity properties of the lightweight aggregate we perforated two types of tests:
a laboratory procedure in general accordance with AASHTO T288,"Determining Minimum
Laboratory Resistivity"and a field resistivity test in general accordance with ASTM G57, "Field
Measurement of Soil Resistivity using the Wermer Four-Electrode Method."
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Laboratory Resistivity Test
Navarro&Wright performed the laboratory resistivity test. In accordance with AASHTO T288,
the test was performed on pulverized material passing the No. 10 sieve. Due to the limiting size of
the test apparatus,"as-delivered"lightweight aggregate could not be tested.
The minimum resistivity measured was 18,172 ohms-cm. Test data are included in Appendix E2.
Field Resistivity Test
GEI perforated electrical resistivity tests on a stockpile of 3/4-inch lightweight aggregate at Norlite's
Cohoes facility on July 29,2007.
The tested stockpile was about 12 feet high and contained about 300 tons of lightweight aggregate.
The stockpiled aggregate was placed in the stockpile without compaction. A sketch of the
stockpile layout and its dimensions are shown in Figure E2-1. Free water was not observed
between aggregate particles at the top of the stockpile. The material was observed to be moist
6 inches below the top of the stockpile. The average water content,as measured by Norliie,was
7.5 percent.
The resistivity tests were performed using a Megger DET5/4 digital earth tester with a range of
0.01 ohms to 20,000 ohms,and in general accordance with ASTM G-57,"Standard Method for
Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method." To determine
the influence of the stockpile shape and base materials on the resistivity measurements,the probe
spacing and the orientation of the test arrays were varied as shown on Figure E2-1. Arrays 1 a,2a,
and 3a were oriented south to north in the center of the stockpile,whereas arrays las,2aa,and 3aa
were oriented north to south in the center of the stockpile.
The results indicate values above 300,000 ohm-cm in all tests performed. Because of the limited
size of the stockpile,it was difficult to achieve the requirement that the probe depth be less than
5 percent of the probe spacing. This requirement was achieved for tests Ic,Id, Ice,and ldd of
arrays 1 a and 1 aa. These test results are summarized in Table El. The electrical resistivities of
these tests ranged from 381,500 ohm-cm to 564,200 ohm-cm.
The above reported electrical resistivity values represent measurements of surface-dry Norlite
lightweight aggregate. These resistivity values should not be used for aggregate placed below the
groundwater. Because water is highly conductive,it will cause a large decrease in the electrical
resistivity of the submerged aggregate.
Durability Tests
LA Abrasion Test
GeoTesting Express perforated two LA Abrasion tests in general accordance with ASTM C131,
"Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los
Angeles Machine,"(B grading). The test was modified in accordance with FM 1 T-096—Florida
Method of Test to reduce both the weight of lightweight aggregate and the weight of the abrasive
charge in the test cylinder. This modification was intended to maintain a volume of lightweight
aggregate and abrasive charge in the Los Angeles machine cylinder equivalent to the volume used
for normal weight aggregates.
Mr. William H.Wolfe 7 April 18,2008
LA abrasion values for the two.tests were 24.3 and 24.5 percent loss. Test data are presented in
Appendix F.
Soundness Test
GeoTesting Express performed one soundness test on the lightweight aggregate in general
accordance with AASHTO C-88,"Standard Test method for Soundness of Aggregate by Use of
Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate". This method tests aggregates to estimate their soundness
when subjected to weathering action. Five-cycles of the test were performed using the magnesium
sulfate solution. The weighted percent loss was 3.41. Test data are presented in Appendix F.
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)Tests
GecTesting Express performed three CBR tests in general accordance with ASTM D1883,
"Standard Method for CBR(California Bearing Ratio)of Laboratory-Compacted Soils." Two of
the tests were performed on unsoaked material at a target water content of 8.0 percent,the
approximate"as-delivered"water content of the material. The remaining test was performed on
lightweight aggregate that was soaked in de-aired water for 48 hours. All tests were prepared to
achieve a target density of 47 lb/f. The material was placed in five approximately 1-inch-thick
lifts and tamped with a proctor hammer. The densities,water contents, and results of the CBR tests
are shown in Appendix G.
The results of the fust unsoaked test resulted in a CBR value of 13%at a penetration of 0.2 inches.
The second CBR test on unsoaked material was performed to confirm the results of the first test.
The second test resulted in a CBR of 18%at the same penetration. We believe that the difference
in CBRs measured by the two tests may have resulted from the orientation.of lightweight aggregate
particles below the 3-square-inch-diameter piston prior to load application. Depending on their
orientation,shifting of the particles or crushing of the angular edges of the particles under load may
have resulted in the different penetrations and CBRs.
The results for the soaked material at a penetration of 0.2 inches was 14 percent,consistent with the
first unsoaked test,
Limitations
Our professional services for this project have been performed in accordance with generally
accepted engineering practices;no warranty,express or implied,is made.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. Please call if you have any
questions.
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Will hold a public hearing for a Request for Determination of Applicability under the Wetlands
Protection Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40 and Salem's Ordinance
Pertaining to General Wetlands at the request of Dominion Energy, 5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen
Allen,VA 23060. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the replacement of fill behind an existing
sheetpile wall at Dominion Energy, 24 Fort Avenue within an Area Subject to Coastal Storm
Flowage and a Buffer Zone to a Coastal Bank. This hearing will be held on Thursday,July 8,2010
at 6:00pm in Rm 313, City Hall Annex, 120 Washington Street.
David A. Pabich,
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Please advertise on:
July 1, 2010
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Providence, Rhode Island 02903
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Frank Taormina
From: Nicole Wilkinson [nicole.wilkinson@dom.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:14 PM
To: Frank Taormina
Subject: Dominion Salem Harbor Sheetpile Wall Repairs
Attachments: PhotoLog.doc; 064690-1026-S1 0 (2).pdf
Frank,
Attached is a site plan showing the limit of the area that will be regraded and new pavement installed in order to bring the area
to original grade and prevent surface water from collecting along the edge of the building. Currently the area eventually drains
to the catch basin shown on the plan after ponding alongside the building which has caused a sinkhole and undermining of the
building. The proposed minor grading will restore the original grade and allow this area to drain effectively to the existing catch
basin. Inlet protection will be installed at the catch basin to prevent any sediment from entering while the work is being done.
M you can see the existing wall and jersey barriers prevent surface water from entering Salem Harbor directly. Therefore, there
is no need for a silt fence along the edge.
If you have any questions or need any additional information please let me know. I will mail copies of the plan and photos to
you along with the $25 check. See you on Thursday.
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Dominion Resource Services, Inc.
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