Ocean View Elementary
Key Features
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Five new 1 & 2-story classroom and administrative buildings, along with new play areas to upgrade to current CBC codes and standards
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Demolition and removal of existing buildings and structures
Geotechnical Challenges
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Localized areas of liquefiable soils and loose soils
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6 to 13 feet of undocumented expansive clay fill at surface of site
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Shallow groundwater table
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Unforeseen existing foundation elements and demolitions
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Variable alluvium layer underlying upper layer of fill
Innovative Solutions
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Provided refined analysis and mapping of localized liquefiable soil layers.
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Collaborated with structural engineer to develop economical shallow foundations capable of withstanding differential settlement potential
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Monitored existing foundation demolitions and recommended expedient mass-excavation and backfill of affected areas
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Provided cost and time savings of earthwork and grading from on-site assessment regarding the variable alluvial soils being reused as non-expansive and engineered fills



