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West Kern Community College District
Soil Mitigation Discussion
August 2004Kevin Cobb AIA/ARA, Principal Architect, the Addington Partnership
On Man Lau, Geotechnical Engineer, BSK
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Topics
Existing Soil Conditions Problems in Neighboring Areas Existing Impacts on Campus Proposed Mitigation Measures Example solutions
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Existing Soil Conditions
Collapsable Soil Differential Settlement - Different portions of building settle at
different amounts (3” one corner and 6” at another corner) Great Depths are involved
Precludes removing and recompacting soil Water Intrusion is largest risk
Removing water completely is impracticle, but shortest pathto reducing risk
Sandy Creek History Re-alignment from early 20th century still impacting on-site soil
conditions
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Problems in Neighboring Areas
Neighboring properties are situated on same local soil conditions
Numerous locations have settlement problems Several have also completed remedial meaures without
eliminating or reducing the root problem
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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Commercial property
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Sheriff’s Office
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Jefferson School
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Existing Impacts on Campus
Gymnasium is the most prominent example of differential settlement - numerous settlement cracks
Administration Building has had past problems, shortly after construction complete
Technical Arts has interior settlement cracks Science Building has interior settlement cracks and
exterior skin popping Most impacts are hidden in attics, below finishes or
inside structure
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On-Campus Photos - Gym
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On-Campus Photos - Tech & Sci
ScienceTech Arts
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Proposed Mitigation Measures
No 100% Mitigation Possible Reduce Water!
Removing landscaping and irrigation near buildings
Replacing green areas with hardscape designWhere plants are used, kept in containers with
drainage systemWhere turf areas are used, install underground
drainage systemCollect roof water in drainage system
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Example Solutions
Less aesthetic examples Pedestrian / Urban walkway design Container plantings Accent Turf / Hardscape Xeriscape
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Less Aesthetic Examples
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Pedestrian / Urban Walkway
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Container Plantings
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Accent Turf / Hardscape
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Xeriscape
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Questions