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City of Frisco Engineering Standards

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<strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Standards</strong><br />

5. Test for sulfates in the upper 3’ <strong>of</strong> the subgrade in each boring using EPA 9038 or EPA 375.4<br />

with 10:1 dilution ratio. Provide sufficient testing to determine with reasonable certainty the<br />

levels <strong>of</strong> sulfate present.<br />

6. Provide engineering recommendation regarding acceptable sulfate levels for each soil type at<br />

the required lime stabilization content. See 3.03.F below<br />

7. Perform a lime stabilization series for each soil type expected to be in the upper 12” <strong>of</strong> the<br />

subgrade. The Eades-Grimm method <strong>of</strong> pH testing shall be used to obtain a beginning point.<br />

Additional testing shall be performed for each soil type to determine lime content. Minimum<br />

Design Criteria are:<br />

pH = 12.4 after mellowing (ASTM D 2976)<br />

Swell potential

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