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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................ 12.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & BACKGROUND ...................................................................... 52.1 Background ............................................................................................................................... 52.2 <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project Description .................................................................................................... 72.2.1 South Access Project Description ............................................................................ 72.2.2 Design Build <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project Description ............................................................... 72.2.3 North Access Project Description ........................................................................... 92.3 Description <strong>of</strong> Other Program Elements ............................................................................. 93.0 BUILDING ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................ 113.1 Establish Database ................................................................................................................. 113.2 Obtain Records and Construction Documents ................................................................. 113.3 Site Visits ................................................................................................................................. 113.4 Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms ................................................................................................. 113.5 Analytical <strong>Assessment</strong> ........................................................................................................... 123.6 Qualitative <strong>Assessment</strong> ......................................................................................................... 123.7 Existing Conditions ............................................................................................................... 133.8 Areaways .................................................................................................................................. 144.0 SETTLEMENT AND GROUND MOVEMENT ..................................................................... 154.1 Empirical <strong>Settlement</strong> Analysis .............................................................................................. 155.0 BUILDING RESPONSE TO EXCAVATION-INDUCED GROUNDMOVEMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 195.1 Damage Prediction for Buildings ........................................................................................ 195.2 Building Response to Construction ..................................................................................... 216.0 RESULTS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSES ................................................................................ 256.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 256.2 Building Function ................................................................................................................... 256.3 Unreinforced Masonry Buildings ......................................................................................... 266.4 Tilt <strong>of</strong> Tall Buildings .............................................................................................................. 26The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsiiPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


6.5 Building Cladding ................................................................................................................... 276.6 Summary <strong>of</strong> Building Damage Prediction along <strong>Tunnel</strong> Alignment .............................. 287.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 41Appendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix E<strong>Tunnel</strong> Alignment Plan Sheets with Identified BuildingsBuilding Damage Classification and Distortion TerminologyBuilding <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms, Drawings, and PhotographsBoscardin and Cording Analysis ToolMonitoringList <strong>of</strong> TablesTable 1. Buildings with Anticipated Damage <strong>of</strong> Moderate and Above .................................................... 2Table 2. Building Damage Classification ..................................................................................................... 21Table 3. Breakdown <strong>of</strong> Anticipated Building Damage .............................................................................. 25Table 4. Summary <strong>of</strong> Building Damage Prediction along the <strong>Tunnel</strong> .................................................... 29List <strong>of</strong> FiguresFigure 1. AWV Program Elements. .............................................................................................................. 6Figure 2. Proposed <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> Cross-Section. ........................................................................................ 8Figure 3. Generalized Transverse <strong>Settlement</strong> Trough .............................................................................. 17Figure 4. Relationship <strong>of</strong> Building Damage to Angular Distortion and Horizontal Strain (fromBoscardin and Cording [1989]) ........................................................................................................ 19Figure 5. Development <strong>of</strong> Surface <strong>Settlement</strong> Trough (Attewell, Yeates, and Selby [1986]) .............. 23The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsiiiPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> -<strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> toBuildings1.0 Executive SummaryAn initial assessment <strong>of</strong> impacts to the buildings along the SR 99 roadway alignmentdue to the construction <strong>of</strong> the proposed bored tunnel alternative is presented in thisreport. <strong>Tunnel</strong>ing is expected to result in settlements <strong>of</strong> varying magnitude, whichdepend on many factors. The evaluation process started with an assessment <strong>of</strong> theexisting condition <strong>of</strong> buildings along the alignment, followed by an analysis topredict settlement associated with tunneling. The amount <strong>of</strong> settlement assumed inthe analysis is a baseline from which refinements or mitigations can be measured.<strong>Settlement</strong> corresponding to 0.5% <strong>of</strong> the tunnel cross sectional area (termed “lostground”) was assumed. This amount <strong>of</strong> settlement is not fixed or final, but areasonable assumption on which to initiate the assessments. On the basis <strong>of</strong> thepredicted settlement, an analysis was performed to predict building damage. For thebuildings with the greatest potential damage, further structural engineering analysisand evaluations were performed. Finally, a qualitative evaluation <strong>of</strong> the potentialimpacts to the buildings was made by structural engineers knowledgeable in the type<strong>of</strong> structures encountered along the tunnel alignment. The unmitigated buildingimpacts are expressed as the damage that may take place. Damage is quantified bythe nature <strong>of</strong> the anticipated repairs that may be required. This assessment <strong>of</strong> thepotential unmitigated settlement impact for each building will be followed by furtherstudies <strong>of</strong> alternatives and mitigations, when appropriate, as the documents forconstruction are prepared.The south portal construction for the proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> Alternativeproject will extend north from Royal Brougham Way along Alaskan Way with theheadwall for the bored tunnel occurring just south <strong>of</strong> South King Street. Passingunder Alaskan Way and the existing viaduct, the tunnel would then traverse a largeradius curve beginning just south <strong>of</strong> South Washington Street, pass under WesternAvenue and continue diagonally under Seattle’s central business district to FirstAvenue. Near Stewart Street, the alignment would traverse a large radius curve tothe north, extending beyond and diagonal to the street grid <strong>of</strong> Seattle’s Belltownneighborhood. The tunnel would then travel under Denny Way into the SixthAvenue North right-<strong>of</strong>-way and transition to a cut-and-cover section north <strong>of</strong>Thomas Street.Buildings along the alignment range from single-story unreinforced masonrybuildings with wood framed ro<strong>of</strong> structures to multi-story residential and <strong>of</strong>ficeThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 1Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


uildings. Existing foundation systems for these buildings include rubble,conventional concrete spread footings, mat foundation systems, and pile foundationsystems, including timber, precast concrete, augercast concrete, and drilled caissons.Along the length <strong>of</strong> the tunnel there have been identified 158 building structures thatmay be impacted by the tunneling operations. Possible effects <strong>of</strong> the proposed <strong>SR99</strong> bored tunnel alternative construction on the existing buildings, utilizing theassumed settlement trough provided by Shannon & Wilson, are discussed. Thisreport also describes the approach to structural analyses based on the methodologydiscussed in Boscardin and Cording [1989], and provides guidelines from whichbuilding protection and monitoring can be established.Based on the results <strong>of</strong> the structural analyses, anticipated damage to the buildingsfrom tunnel construction is classified on a scale ranging from “Negligible” to“Severe to Very Severe” based upon damage classifications described by Boscardinand Cording (see Table 2 in the report). The range <strong>of</strong> damage is highly variable dueto many factors including, but not limited to, 1) soil conditions along the path <strong>of</strong> thetunnel, 2) relative location <strong>of</strong> the building along the alignment <strong>of</strong> the tunnel, 3) date<strong>of</strong> the original construction <strong>of</strong> the buildings, 4) existing condition <strong>of</strong> the buildings, 5)modifications to the original building structure, 6) foundation system(s) utilized forthe buildings, 7) structural systems utilized for the buildings, 8) unknown orconcealed conditions, and 9) architectural detailing <strong>of</strong> the buildings. Based upon theevaluation described in this report, a number <strong>of</strong> the buildings are anticipated, withoutmitigation, to have significant damage. These are as outlined in Table 1 below withdamage classification S-VS representing “Severe to Very Severe” damage and M-Srepresenting “Moderate to Severe” damage.Table 1. Buildings with Anticipated Damage <strong>of</strong> Moderate and AboveIDPROPERTYADDRESSAPPROX. TUNNELSTATIONDAMAGECLASSIFICATIONT252 619 Western Ave 214+72 S-VST251 61 Columbia Street 215+74 S-VSA161 809 Western Ave 217+75 M-SA159 815 Western Ave 218+64 M-ST223 1201 1 st Ave 230+85 M-ST55 605 Thomas 287+04 M-SThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 2Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The damage classification for the remaining buildings investigated during theassessment was “Slight” or below as described by Boscardin and Cording.Pre-construction surveys should be performed for each building identified withinand adjacent to the zone <strong>of</strong> influence <strong>of</strong> tunneling to establish a detailed baseline forassessing tunnel- and excavation-induced ground movements and their effects.A key element in minimizing the risk <strong>of</strong> damage to the buildings will be thesuccessful implementation <strong>of</strong> a building monitoring program. General guidelines onmonitoring measures to be taken for each building are provided for consideration.For several buildings along the tunnel, the existing structure is in a deterioratedcondition. These buildings with existing structural issues may not be subject to largesettlements from the tunneling operation; however, due to their existing condition,may be more susceptible to damage from the tunneling operation.Along the alignment <strong>of</strong> the tunnel are several buildings with architectural featuresthat may be susceptible to damage. Of particular concern are ornate facades andcornices where the anchorage <strong>of</strong> the façade and/or cornice to the basic structure isunknown. The design should evaluate and strengthen the anchorage <strong>of</strong> theseelements as required to prevent damage as well as falling hazards during tunnelingoperations.It should be noted that the intent <strong>of</strong> this report is to provide an evaluation <strong>of</strong> theunmitigated effects <strong>of</strong> the SR 99 bored tunnel alternative construction on existingbuildings. Assumptions regarding tunneling performance, geologic conditions,distribution <strong>of</strong> settlement, structural details and conditions <strong>of</strong> the buildings, andmanifestation <strong>of</strong> damage in each building due to construction were necessary tomake this evaluation. Although site-specific information was used when available,the results <strong>of</strong> this analysis should not be considered definitively predictive for anybuilding. This analysis is intended to provide a basis for evaluating requirements forpotential mitigation measures for building protection and instrumentation.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 3Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings 4


2.0 Program Description & Background2.1 BackgroundThe Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program (AWVSRP) is led bythe Washington State Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation (WSDOT) in partnership withthe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), King County, the City <strong>of</strong> Seattle, andthe Port <strong>of</strong> Seattle. The program’s goal is to replace a critical element <strong>of</strong> Seattle’sinfrastructure – the viaduct section <strong>of</strong> State Route (SR) 99 – and the adjacent seawallthat supports the Alaskan Way surface street.Constructed in the 1950s, the double-tiered viaduct is nearly two miles long andparallels Alaskan Way. The viaduct is a vital local and regional transportation linkand carries about 110,000 vehicles each day in the mid-town area. The seawall, builtfrom concrete and timber between the 1910s and 1930s, extends along Seattle’swaterfront and supports the soil behind it.Studies in the 1990s showed that the viaduct was nearing the end <strong>of</strong> its useful life,apparent by its exposed rebar and weakened columns. The 2001 Nisquallyearthquake further damaged the viaduct, forcing WSDOT to temporarily close it forinspection and limited repairs. The viaduct and nearby seawall are vulnerable inanother earthquake and continue to show signs <strong>of</strong> age and deterioration.On Jan. 13, 2009, the Governor, the King County Executive, the Seattle Mayor, andthe Port <strong>of</strong> Seattle’s chief executive <strong>of</strong>ficer endorsed a plan replacing the centralwaterfront portion <strong>of</strong> the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a bored tunnel beneathdowntown. As part <strong>of</strong> this recommendation, the City would build a new surfacestreet and new public open spaces along the waterfront, improve other city streets,and replace the seawall between Colman Dock and Pine Street while the Countywould invest in expanded transit service (Figure 1). The recommendation was basedon collaboration with a 29-member Stakeholder Advisory Committee representingcommunities, economic interests, and cause-driven organizations; eight publicmeetings; and hundreds <strong>of</strong> public comments. During its 2009 session, theWashington State Legislature passed a bill that endorses the tunnel recommendationand provided funding for the state’s projects. Governor Christine Gregoire signedthis legislation into law on May 12, 2009.FHWA, WSDOT, and the City <strong>of</strong> Seattle are leading the environmental reviewprocess for the viaduct’s central waterfront replacement. Because <strong>of</strong> therecommendation <strong>of</strong> a bored tunnel, which had not previously been studied in-depth,a second Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Supplemental DraftEIS) that analyzes the bored tunnel alternative has been initiated. The SupplementalDraft EIS builds upon the previous review <strong>of</strong> the cut-and-cover tunnel and elevatedstructure alternatives and will be published for public review in 2010. The FinalEnvironmental Impact Statement and Record <strong>of</strong> Decision are expected to be issuedin 2011.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 5Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure 1. AWV Program Elements.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 6Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


2.2 <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project DescriptionThe <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project is a part <strong>of</strong> the Alaskan Way Viaduct (AWV) Program (illustratedin Figure 1) and contains three major components: the South Access Project; theDesign Build <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project; and the North Access Project.2.2.1 South Access Project DescriptionThe South Access Project would provide access to the tunnel at a portal near Qwestand Safeco Fields. The south portal area would be located on Alaskan Way, betweenS. Royal Brougham Way and S. Dearborn Street, and would consist <strong>of</strong> an at-grademainline roadway and ramps leading to a depressed mainline and ramp roadwaysadjacent to the mainline tunnel and ramp portals. In addition, at least one newsurface cross street would provide a connection between SR 99, Alaskan Way, andFirst Avenue S.2.2.2 Design Build <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project DescriptionThe Design Build <strong>Tunnel</strong> Project would begin between S. Royal Brougham Way andCharles Street with a depressed roadway section that contains the mainline andsouthbound <strong>of</strong>f-ramps and northbound on-ramps. The portals for the ramps andmainline would be in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> Charles Street. They would lead into the cutand-coverportion <strong>of</strong> the tunnel that extends approximately 1,000 feet and transitionsfrom a side-by-side roadway to a stacked configuration at a bored tunnel that wouldbegin immediately south <strong>of</strong> S. King Street under Alaskan Way. The roadwaystructure inside the bored tunnel would stack the roadways with two southboundlanes on the upper level and two northbound lanes on the lower level. At thislocation, the base <strong>of</strong> the cut–and-cover tunnel would be approximately 90 feet belowthe ground surface, and the top <strong>of</strong> the tunnel would be about 30 feet below theground surface. A southern tunnel operations building located east <strong>of</strong> SR 99between S. Dearborn Street and S. King Street would provide ventilation as well asmaintenance and operation capabilities. The lowest level <strong>of</strong> the building would beabout 75 feet below the ground surface.There would be approximately 8,800 feet <strong>of</strong> bored tunnel with an approximateoutside diameter <strong>of</strong> 54 feet. The bored tunnel would decline at a 4 percent grade andpass under Alaskan Way, cross under the existing viaduct, follow a large radius curvebeginning just south <strong>of</strong> S. Washington Street, then pass under Western Avenue to beparallel with First Avenue. The tunnel would reach a low point under MadisonStreet where the top <strong>of</strong> the tunnel would be about 120 feet below street level. Thetunnel would then rise at a 1.6 percent grade to the north as it continues under FirstAvenue to near Stewart Street, where it would follow a large radius curve to thenorth and cross under the street grid <strong>of</strong> Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood at adiagonal. The tunnel would reach a depth <strong>of</strong> 215 feet from the crown <strong>of</strong> the tunnelto the ground surface at Virginia Street. At Lenora Street, the tunnel transitions toapproximately a4 percent grade. The tunnel would transition back to a cut-and-The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 7Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


cover section north <strong>of</strong> Thomas Street. The cut-and-cover section would unbraid thetunnel’s stacked northbound and southbound roadways into a side-by-sideconfiguration that matches the existing grade <strong>of</strong> Aurora Avenue N. near MercerStreet. Where the bored tunnel emerges at Thomas Street, the cut-and-coverexcavation would be about 85 feet deep. There would be a north tunnel operationsbuilding over the tunnel on the east side <strong>of</strong> Sixth Avenue N. between Thomas andHarrison Streets. The lowest level <strong>of</strong> the building would be around 75 feet below theground surface. The cut-and-cover section <strong>of</strong> the tunnel would extendapproximately 450 feet to a portal on the north side <strong>of</strong> Harrison Street.The entire tunnel would have continuous six-foot shoulders on the roadway’s westside to maximize access to an enclosed emergency walkway along the west side <strong>of</strong>the tunnel (Figure 2).Figure 2. Proposed <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> Cross-Section.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 8Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


2.2.3 North Access Project DescriptionThe depressed at-grade roadway extending north from the tunnel portal at HarrisonStreet to the existing alignment <strong>of</strong> Aurora Avenue N. would comprise the bulk <strong>of</strong> theNorth Access Project. There would also be surface roadway modifications to workwith the new on- and <strong>of</strong>f-ramps leading to and from the tunnel that merge intoRepublican Street as well as the mainline merge with Aurora Avenue N.At the north portal area, Sixth Avenue N. would be extended from Harrison Streetto Mercer Street, and John, Thomas, and Harrison Streets would be reconnectedacross Aurora Avenue N. Ramps would be constructed to provide northbound <strong>of</strong>fand southbound on movements to and from SR 99 at Republican Street.Northbound on-ramps and southbound <strong>of</strong>f-ramps to and from the intersection <strong>of</strong>Harrison Street and Aurora Avenue would also be constructed.2.3 Description <strong>of</strong> Other Program ElementsSeveral elements, both roadway and non-roadway, would complete the programstrategy and provide transportation benefits in the downtown Seattle area. Along thewaterfront, these elements would include demolishing the existing viaduct, a newAlaskan Way surface street built in the footprint <strong>of</strong> the existing viaduct after it isdemolished, a connection to Elliott and Western Avenues from the new AlaskanWay surface street by constructing a new bridge structure along the footprint <strong>of</strong> theexisting viaduct, a new promenade adjacent to the seawall between S. King and PikeStreets, and seawall improvements. In the tunnel’s north portal area, the MercerStreet corridor between Interstate 5 (I-5) and Elliott Avenue would be improved,and Broad Street would be removed between Ninth Avenue N. and Taylor AvenueN. New peak-period transit service to downtown would also be provided. Theseother program elements, led by the City <strong>of</strong> Seattle and King County, would improveaccess and mobility to and through downtown while enhancing Seattle’s waterfrontand adjacent neighborhoods.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 9Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings 10


3.0 Building <strong>Assessment</strong>The tunnel alignment utilized for the building assessment is dated February 22, 2010.This alignment is shown in the site plans provided in Appendix A. The anticipatedsettlement contours provided in the geotechnical report referenced in Section 7 <strong>of</strong>this report were utilized to determine which buildings to evaluate. These contourswere developed for the tunnel alignment based upon a 0.5% ground loss and asettlement pr<strong>of</strong>ile as depicted in Section 4 <strong>of</strong> this report.Evaluation <strong>of</strong> the buildings along the path <strong>of</strong> the tunnel required several steps whichare described below.3.1 Establish DatabaseInitial steps included compiling a database <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the buildings located along thealignment <strong>of</strong> the tunnel within and adjacent to the potential settlement troughestablished by a geotechnical evaluation <strong>of</strong> the local soil conditions. This databaseincluded information on each building including, but not limited to, building nameand address, property owner, tax identification number, date <strong>of</strong> original construction(estimated if not known), and existing use <strong>of</strong> the building.3.2 Obtain Records and Construction Documents3.3 Site VisitsStructural engineering teams gathered available construction drawings for thebuildings, primarily through micr<strong>of</strong>iche records at the City <strong>of</strong> Seattle Department <strong>of</strong>Planning and Development (DPD) archives. For some buildings, additionaldrawings were obtained or reviewed while on site. A general description <strong>of</strong> theactual drawings reviewed is noted on the Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms in Appendix C.It should be noted that for several <strong>of</strong> the buildings, drawings were not available.Where this has occurred, it has been noted on the Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Formsprovided in Appendix C.Current conditions <strong>of</strong> the buildings were then established by “rapid visual screening”during brief site visits to the buildings in the database. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this screeningwas to assess the current integrity <strong>of</strong> the structural and non-structural components <strong>of</strong>the buildings. No intrusive investigation was performed by the engineering teams toassess hidden or concealed conditions, such as the connections for building cladding.Limited digital photographs were taken to document the current conditions.3.4 Building <strong>Assessment</strong> FormsBased upon the brief site visit and a review <strong>of</strong> available construction documents, aBuilding <strong>Assessment</strong> Form was prepared for each building identified for evaluation.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 11Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The information entered on the forms was sometimes based upon assumptionsregarding the structural systems for the building inferred from the building’s age,construction type, and observed conditions. Where the foundation system anddepth is not known, the assumption utilized in the calculations is noted on theforms. The forms are included as Appendix C with this report.3.5 Analytical <strong>Assessment</strong>For each building along the tunnel alignment, calculations were performed based onthe Boscardin and Cording [1989] (B&C) approach that relates the predictedhorizontal deformations and settlement pr<strong>of</strong>iles to differential settlement, angulardistortion, and/or tensile and shear strains. Each building was then assigned adamage classification based upon the calculated distortions and strains (see Section5). These values and classifications are provided on the Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Formsin Appendix C.It should be noted that the B&C analysis is based upon tunneling beneath oradjacent to an unreinforced masonry building supported on spread footings andsituated on a flat site. Therefore, this analysis is limited in applicability for thebuildings along the alignment. As will be noted in a review <strong>of</strong> the Building<strong>Assessment</strong> Forms, the buildings along the alignment utilize a variety <strong>of</strong> framingsystems and foundation types. This discrepancy between the analysis methodassumptions and the actual buildings has been considered in the qualitativeassessment <strong>of</strong> the building as described in Section 3.6.Subsequent to the analysis based upon the B&C approach, a number <strong>of</strong> thestructures were further evaluated utilizing structural engineering analysesmethodologies. These evaluations included the following:a. Two-dimensional frame analysis.b. Finite element analysis <strong>of</strong> walls.c. Son and Cording [2005] modifications to the B&C analysis.3.6 Qualitative <strong>Assessment</strong>Buildings within the zone <strong>of</strong> potential influence vary greatly in many ways. Duringthe site visits to each <strong>of</strong> the structures and as part <strong>of</strong> the subsequent review <strong>of</strong> theavailable construction documents, a number <strong>of</strong> items were noted that could affectthe building’s performance during tunneling operations. As a result, each <strong>of</strong> thebuildings along the alignment underwent a qualitative evaluation which included, butwas not limited to, the following:a. Condition <strong>of</strong> the building – based upon observed distress in the structure,foundations, interior finishes, and exterior finishes.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 12Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


. History <strong>of</strong> settlement – based upon observed distress in the structure thatcan likely be attributed to settlement and/or anecdotal information reportedby the building owner or representative during the site visits. Theinformation provided sometimes addressed the performance <strong>of</strong> the buildingduring the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake, but could also include repairs to thebuilding that were no longer readily visible.c. Building integrity and construction – based upon building structuralcontinuity, redundancy, brittleness <strong>of</strong> interior finishes, brittleness <strong>of</strong> exteriorfinishes, and foundation type.d. Building use – identifying critical facilities, such as police and fire stations, aswell as properties with multiple owners (i.e. condominiums).e. Tenant operational issues – identifying equipment observed during the sitevisits that may be sensitive to differential settlement and vibration.f. Incoming utilities – identifying whether utility lines entering the buildingsbelow grade have been detailed to account for differential settlement. SeeAppendix S2 for additional information.g. Relationship <strong>of</strong> a building structure to adjacent structures – noting whetherseparation has been provided between adjacent buildings.h. Completeness <strong>of</strong> the construction documents – for several <strong>of</strong> the buildings,the original construction drawings were not available and foundationinformation was not provided.i. B&C analysis applicability – the appropriateness <strong>of</strong> the B&C analysis to thebehavior <strong>of</strong> the structure during tunneling beneath or adjacent to thebuilding.Qualitative elements taken into consideration during the evaluation <strong>of</strong> a particularbuilding are summarized on the last page <strong>of</strong> the Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Form for eachbuilding. In addition, the damage classification rating based upon the B&C analysiswas then modified to include the qualitative evaluation <strong>of</strong> the building. Thisqualitative evaluation could increase, decrease, or have no impact on the anticipateddamage level calculated utilizing the B&C analysis method. This information isprovided on the last page <strong>of</strong> the Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms and summarized incolumn 6 <strong>of</strong> Table 4. As will be noted in reviewing Table 4, the qualitativeevaluation sometimes reflects a damage classification that is less than the damageclassification <strong>of</strong> the existing conditions noted in column 4 <strong>of</strong> Table 4 for a particularbuilding. However, it should be understood that for all buildings, the qualitativeevaluation is a reflection <strong>of</strong> anticipated damage caused by tunneling on the building.In all cases, tunnel boring does not improve the existing condition <strong>of</strong> a building.3.7 Existing ConditionsIn addition to the analytical and qualitative evaluation <strong>of</strong> each building, the existingcondition <strong>of</strong> the structures was assigned a damage classification. The damageThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 13Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


3.8 Areawaysclassification noted on the forms utilized the rating system described in Table 2 <strong>of</strong>Section 5.1. This classification was used for the qualitative analysis <strong>of</strong> the existingconditions <strong>of</strong> the buildings.The below grade footprint <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> the buildings along the tunnel alignmentextends to approximately the gutter line <strong>of</strong> the street. The sidewalks at theselocations are designed as a structural element to span between below grade wall atthe gutter line to the exterior wall <strong>of</strong> the building. An areaway is the space beneaththese sidewalks between the building foundation and the wall at the street gutter line.In evaluating the condition <strong>of</strong> the buildings and the response <strong>of</strong> the buildings totunneling, the condition and behavior <strong>of</strong> the areaways adjacent to the buildings wasnot considered in the overall performance <strong>of</strong> the structures. However, the areawaycondition was observed during site visits to each <strong>of</strong> the buildings where access to theareaways was available. Observations are noted on each <strong>of</strong> the Building <strong>Assessment</strong>Forms for the areaways, where applicable.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 14Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


4.0 <strong>Settlement</strong> and Ground Movement4.1 Empirical <strong>Settlement</strong> AnalysisThe empirical methods used for analyzing potential tunneling-induced settlementsprimarily account for ground movements associated with over-excavation orloosening <strong>of</strong> the soil and insufficient support <strong>of</strong> soils. Some minor loosening andmovement <strong>of</strong> soil around an excavated tunnel will generally occur even if all <strong>of</strong> thetunneling equipment and support systems are appropriate for the soil andgroundwater conditions encountered and are performing correctly, and even if thecontractor’s personnel perform all <strong>of</strong> the work with the utmost care and using thebest workmanship.The settlements used in the structural assessment <strong>of</strong> the buildings are based on thedraft settlement analysis provided by Shannon & Wilson, Inc. (Shannon & Wilson,Inc., 2010). The settlements are assumed to be “greenfield” movements (i.e., soilstructureinteraction is ignored). The inputs to the empirical settlement analysisinclude the project geometry (tunnel diameter and tunnel depth), volume loss(ground loss), and the shape <strong>of</strong> the settlement trough.The project geometry used in the analysis north <strong>of</strong> Stewart Street is based on thetunnel alignment and pr<strong>of</strong>ile dated February 22, 2010. South <strong>of</strong> Stewart Street thetunnel alignment and pr<strong>of</strong>ile utilized is dated December 23, 2090. Whereas thealignment in both <strong>of</strong> these iterations <strong>of</strong> the project geometry is the same, the pr<strong>of</strong>ilechanged. North <strong>of</strong> Stewart Street the pr<strong>of</strong>ile became shallower, thus the impacts tothe buildings were re-evaluated from the draft report. South <strong>of</strong> Stewart the changein pr<strong>of</strong>ile was minimal, so the impacts to the buildings reflected in the draft reportwere not updated. The assumed excavated diameter <strong>of</strong> the tunnel is 56 feet.The volume loss parameter is a simplifying parameter that accounts for a variety <strong>of</strong>factors including, but not limited to, the geologic and hydrogeologic conditions,tunneling method, and operation <strong>of</strong> tunneling equipment. Volume loss is comprised<strong>of</strong> excess soil that moves towards the face <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tunnel</strong> Boring Machine (TBM), soilthat moves in around the TBM perimeter and fills the annular gap, and soil that fillsthe annular gap after passage <strong>of</strong> the tailskin and outside <strong>of</strong> the initial liner beforesufficient grout can be injected to fill the gap. As discussed, some minimal groundloss is inevitable due to elastic relaxation <strong>of</strong> the soils in the face and perimeter <strong>of</strong> thetunnel and the normal gage overcut at the face <strong>of</strong> the TBM needed to advance andsteer the TBM. The analysis <strong>of</strong> the tunneling-induced settlement assumes a volumeloss equal to 0.5 percent <strong>of</strong> the excavated volume. A volume loss <strong>of</strong> 0.5 percentshould generally be achievable using experienced and capable tunneling staff; wellmaintained tunnel equipment; appropriate cutter head/face pressures; minimalovercut; bentonite injection to fill the annulus along the shield; and pressure groutingwith sufficient volume to completely fill the annular gap around the liner,immediately at the tail brushes <strong>of</strong> the advancing TBM.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 15Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The shape <strong>of</strong> the transverse settlement trough can be described by a GaussianProbability distribution curve as shown Figure 3. The settlements are approximatedby a Gaussian probability distribution curve in the direction perpendicular to thetunnel axis. It can be seen that the trough has its maximum slope at the point <strong>of</strong>inflection, which is located at the distance i from the tunnel centerline. This pointseparates the sagging zone from the hogging zone.The shape <strong>of</strong> the Gaussian Probability distribution curve is a function <strong>of</strong> the distancefrom tunnel centerline to the inflection point. As the distance to the point <strong>of</strong>inflection increases, the curve is generally wider and flatter and as the distancedecreases, the curve is generally narrower and taller. Case history data presented inMair and Taylor (1997) indicates the distance to the point <strong>of</strong> inflection (i) can berelated to tunnel depth (Z o ), where:iK = (Eq. 1)ZShannon & Wilson indicate that the K values utilized vary along the length <strong>of</strong> thetunnel alignment. The following values were utilized are as follows:K = 0.35 between Stations 200+00 to 217+00K = 0.50 between Stations 217+00 to 281+00K = 0.35 between Stations 281+00 to EndThe settlement, S z , at a point <strong>of</strong> interest is a function <strong>of</strong> the horizontal distance fromthe tunnel centerline, x; and the vertical distance above the tunnel springline, z. Forsurface settlements, the vertical distance z is equal to the depth to the tunnelspringline, Z.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 16Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure 3. Generalized Transverse <strong>Settlement</strong> TroughIt should be noted that the settlement pr<strong>of</strong>ile generated utilizing this method doesnot consider the potential impact <strong>of</strong> a sloping ground surface on the shape andmagnitude <strong>of</strong> the settlements, such as occurs at many <strong>of</strong> the building sites betweenMadison and Stewart Streets. Once the anticipated settlement was determined foreach building, the settlement was then utilized to estimate the horizontaldisplacements, and in turn the horizontal strain, utilizing the formula below:εh2= δ ( y)⎛ y ⎞⎜ −⎟12∗1 2z ⎝ 2i⎠(Eq. 2)where:δ(y) = settlement at a distance y from tunnel centerline (inches)z = depth from ground surface (or bottom <strong>of</strong> foundation where the buildingdisplacement is <strong>of</strong> interest) to midpoint <strong>of</strong> tunnel (feet)y = horizontal distance from centerline to point <strong>of</strong> interest (feet)i = distance from centerline to point <strong>of</strong> inflection (feet)The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 17Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


<strong>Settlement</strong> and horizontal strain were used in Section 5 to evaluate the response <strong>of</strong>buildings and potential damage.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 18Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


5.0 Building Response to Excavation-Induced Ground Movements5.1 Damage Prediction for BuildingsSeveral studies have been performed to evaluate the effects <strong>of</strong> building distortionsresulting from adjacent tunnel construction or excavation. These studies suggestdifferential settlement, angular distortion, and horizontal strain are critical indices forpredicting damage to buildings along the alignment <strong>of</strong> a tunneling project(definitions <strong>of</strong> building distortion terminology are provided in Appendix B). Themethodology proposed by Boscardin and Cording [1989] (B&C) has been widelyutilized to predict the effects <strong>of</strong> building distortion and subsequent manifestation <strong>of</strong>damage to individual buildings.However, as noted above, the B&C method does not apply to all buildings along thealignment <strong>of</strong> the tunnel. The method is based upon tunneling beneath anunreinforced masonry building supported on spread footings and situated on a flatsite. As will be noted in a review <strong>of</strong> the Building <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms found inAppendix C, the buildings along the alignment utilize a variety <strong>of</strong> framing systemsand foundation types. This difference between theory and reality has beenconsidered in the qualitative analysis <strong>of</strong> the building as described in Section 3.6.The B&C method accounts for the overall magnitude <strong>of</strong> ground movement andposition <strong>of</strong> the building within the free-field settlement trough. Buildings areassumed to behave as beams, consisting <strong>of</strong> isotropic elastic material with a modulus<strong>of</strong> elasticity, E, and shear modulus, G. Calculated maximum values <strong>of</strong> angulardistortion and horizontal strain for each building are correlated to curves forconstant critical tensile strain and define the limits <strong>of</strong> damage categories (Figure 4).Figure 4. Relationship <strong>of</strong> Building Damage to Angular Distortion andHorizontal Strain (from Boscardin and Cording [1989])The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 19Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The damage classification in Table 2 provided by Boscardin and Cording includeswell-defined damage categories. Although this system is generally based onunreinforced masonry buildings, it is also considered appropriate for buildings withfinishes or cladding that exhibit brittle behavior similar to that <strong>of</strong> unreinforcedmasonry including, but not limited to, those with plaster ceilings and walls, tile wallsor cladding, or stone cladding. Steel, concrete, and timber buildings are likely toexhibit a more ductile response to settlement and horizontal strain, resulting in lessthan predicted building damage. Therefore, the damage criteria provided in Table 2could be considered as a conservative approach to predicting building damage, priorto the qualitative analysis.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 20Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Table 2. Building Damage ClassificationClass <strong>of</strong>DamageDescription <strong>of</strong> Damage aApproximateWidth b <strong>of</strong>Cracks, mmNegligible Hairline cracks. < 0.1VerySlightFine cracks easily treated during normal redecoration.Perhaps isolated slight fracture in building. Cracks inexterior brickwork visible upon close inspection.< 1SlightCracks easily filled. Redecoration probably required. Severalslight fractures inside building. Exterior cracks visible,some re-pointing may be required for weather-tightness.Doors and windows may stick slightly.< 5ModerateCracks may require cutting out and patching. Recurrentcracks can be masked by suitable linings. Tuck-pointingand possibly replacement <strong>of</strong> a small amount <strong>of</strong> exteriorbrickwork may be required. Doors and windows sticking.Utility service may be interrupted. Weather-tightness<strong>of</strong>ten impaired.5 to 15 orseveral cracks> 3 mmSevereExtensive repair involving removal and replacement <strong>of</strong>sections <strong>of</strong> walls, especially over doors and windows,required. Windows and door frames distorted, floorslopes noticeably. Walls lean, doors bulge noticeably,some loss <strong>of</strong> bearing in beams. Utility service disrupted.15 to 25, alsodepends onnumber <strong>of</strong>cracks.VerySevereMajor repair required involving partial or complete reconstruction.Beams lose bearing; walls lean badly andrequire shoring. Windows broken by distortion. Danger<strong>of</strong> instability.Usually > 25mm, dependson number <strong>of</strong>cracks.a Location <strong>of</strong> damage in the building or structure must be considered when classifying thedegree <strong>of</strong> damage.b Crack width is only one aspect <strong>of</strong> damage and should not be used alone as a directmeasure <strong>of</strong> it.Note: Modified from Burland et al. [1977]5.2 Building Response to ConstructionWithin the zone <strong>of</strong> potential influence <strong>of</strong> the tunneling construction, 158 buildingshave been identified. Each building has been evaluated for potential distortionresulting from tunnel-induced ground movements. Distortions were then comparedto the damage criteria detailed in Section 5.1, which categorizes the potential fordamage.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 21Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Calculations utilizing the B&C method <strong>of</strong> determining building distortions andstrains for each building were performed using an Excel spreadsheet and VisualBasic s<strong>of</strong>tware. An explanation <strong>of</strong> this method is provided in Appendix D. Manualcalculations were performed to verify the accuracy <strong>of</strong> the spreadsheet calculations.Calculated strains were compared to the limiting strain values to determine the level<strong>of</strong> expected damage likely to be experienced. Results <strong>of</strong> the analyses are presented inSection 6.As the <strong>Tunnel</strong> Boring Machine (TBM) advances, a small volume <strong>of</strong> soil is empirically“lost” in the excavation process, even under the most carefully controlled tunnelingconditions. This lost ground may be defined as the small percentage <strong>of</strong> soil that isexcavated over-and-above the absolute minimum volume <strong>of</strong> soil excavated undertheoretically perfect tunneling conditions. The loss <strong>of</strong> this small volume <strong>of</strong> soil ismanifested as settlement <strong>of</strong> the ground surface above the tunnel alignment, the socalledsurface “settlement trough.”The shape, depth, and width <strong>of</strong> the settlement trough depend on many conditions,including soil type, depth <strong>of</strong> tunnel, and tunneling method. For the SR 99 <strong>Tunnel</strong>,the shape, depth, and width <strong>of</strong> the settlement trough have been estimated byShannon and Wilson, using classical settlement calculation methods, similar to thosedescribed in Attewell, Yeates, and Selby [1986].The front <strong>of</strong> the settlement trough develops along the surface in response to theadvancement <strong>of</strong> the TBM. For granular soil conditions (K=0.35), the advancement<strong>of</strong> the settlement trough can be described as follows: at any given time, the leadingedge <strong>of</strong> the settlement trough is located at the surface ahead <strong>of</strong> the TBM by adistance <strong>of</strong> approximately 0.8 to 1.0 times the tunnel depth. For K=0.5, thesettlement trough is located at the surface ahead <strong>of</strong> the TBM by a distance <strong>of</strong>approximately 1.0 to 1.3 times the tunnel depth. At that same time, at the surfaceposition directly above the TBM, the settlement trough has reached a depth <strong>of</strong>approximately one-half the maximum trough depth that will eventually develop afterthe TBM has moved well past its current location. At this same time, the settlementtrough has already reached its maximum depth behind the TBM by a distance equalto about 0.9 times the tunnel depth. Thus, for a vertical longitudinal section throughthe ground surface (a vertical section parallel to the tunnel axis), the front <strong>of</strong> thesettlement trough describes an “S” shaped curve: zero settlement at a location 0.9times the tunnel depth ahead <strong>of</strong> the TBM; one-half the maximum settlement at theposition <strong>of</strong> the TBM; and the maximum settlement at distances equal to or greaterthan 0.9 times the tunnel depth behind the TBM. In fact, the shape <strong>of</strong> this curve isdefined in analysis as the S-shaped Cumulative Distribution Function for a normal,or Gaussian, probability distribution.Once the TBM has passed any given position (by a distance <strong>of</strong> at least 0.9 times thetunnel depth), the settlement trough is “fully developed”, meaning that thesettlement at the center <strong>of</strong> the trough has reached its maximum value. For a verticaltransverse section through the ground surface (a vertical section transverse to theThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 22Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


tunnel axis), the settlement trough describes a “U” shape with tapered edges. Theeffective width <strong>of</strong> this trough is approximately 1.8 times the tunnel depth, either side<strong>of</strong> the tunnel centerline. The shape <strong>of</strong> this settlement trough is defined in analysis asan inverted “Bell Curve” or Probability Density Function associated with a normal,or Gaussian, probability distribution.Figure 5 below, which is a reproduction <strong>of</strong> Figure 2.2 from Attewell, Yeates, andSelby [1986], illustrates the advancing settlement trough, relative to the position <strong>of</strong>the face <strong>of</strong> the TBM.Figure 5. Development <strong>of</strong> Surface <strong>Settlement</strong> Trough (Attewell, Yeates, andSelby [1986])[Attewell, Yeates, and Selby (1986)]. <strong>Tunnel</strong> face advancing in a + x direction, creatinga settlement (w) trough having a long axis <strong>of</strong> assumed cumulative probability form inthe xz plane and a transverse axis <strong>of</strong> normal probability form in the yz plane. Axes x, y,z are orthogonal; x = y = z = 0 at ground surface vertically above the center <strong>of</strong> thetunnel face. The tunnel start and final face positions are denoted by x i and x f ,respectively. Ground displacements u, v, w, induced by tunnel excavation, occur indirections x, y, z, respectively.Buildings and other structures (such as buried utilities) located within the effectivewidth <strong>of</strong> the surface settlement trough could be damaged by the verticaldisplacements, ground slope, ground curvature, horizontal displacements, orhorizontal strains associated with the settlement trough. The degree <strong>of</strong> potentialdamage to a given structure is a function <strong>of</strong> the shape and depth <strong>of</strong> the settlementThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 23Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


trough, the physical properties and condition <strong>of</strong> the structure itself, and theorientation <strong>of</strong> building elements (e.g. walls and frames) with respect to the tunnelaxis.An important distinction can be drawn between the expected damage levels forbuilding elements oriented parallel to and perpendicular to the tunnel axis. Generallyspeaking, the S-shaped settlement curve that forms along a section parallel to thetunnel axis – the “Longitudinal <strong>Settlement</strong> Curve” – places lower demands on, andthus causes less damage to, building elements oriented parallel to the tunnel axis,when compared to the settlement curve that forms along a section perpendicular tothe tunnel axis – the “Transverse <strong>Settlement</strong> Curve” – and the damage the damagethe settlement in the shape <strong>of</strong> this curve causes to building elements orientedperpendicular to the tunnel axis. In other words, if two identical unreinforcedmasonry (URM) walls are oriented parallel to and perpendicular to the tunnel axis atthe same location, the settlement trough will cause more damage to theperpendicular wall than to the parallel wall.The difference in damage levels between the parallel and perpendicular directions isexplained by the fact the transverse settlement curve induces higher slopes,curvatures, lateral strains, and lateral displacements than the longitudinal settlementcurve. Transverse settlement curve develops permanent deformations in a building,while the longitudinal settlement curve develops transient deformations, which occuronly as the TBM passes a particular location. After the TBM passes, the buildingdeformations induced by the longitudinal settlement curve reverse, so that buildingelements oriented parallel to the tunnel axis tend to return approximately to theiroriginal configurations, although <strong>of</strong> uniform settlement, and stress levels.Thus, when estimating building damage levels, it is generally conservative to onlyconsider building deformations induced by transverse settlement curves: thedeformations induced by longitudinal settlement curves are <strong>of</strong> a lower magnitudethan the deformations induced by transverse curves; and the longitudinal settlementcurves are transient, whereas the transverse settlement curves are permanent. Forthese reasons, in the present study, estimates <strong>of</strong> building damage due to tunnelingwere based only on the transverse settlement curves predicted at each buildinglocation. This assumption was validated by performing sample estimates <strong>of</strong> damageinduced by longitudinal settlement curves, and it was found that these damage levelswere always lower than the damage levels induced by the transverse settlementcurves at the same location.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 24Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


6.0 Results <strong>of</strong> Structural Analyses6.1 GeneralResults <strong>of</strong> the structural analyses for buildings along the tunnel alignment indicatethe potential for damage is highly variable along the alignment. Utilizing the B&Canalysis, the damage prediction for the buildings along the alignment ranges from“Negligible” to “Very Severe”, even assuming good tunneling practice that involvesground losses less than 0.5%. This analytical evaluation <strong>of</strong> the buildings was in manycases influenced by the qualitative evaluation. Table 3 below summarizes theanticipated level <strong>of</strong> damage to the buildings, including the qualitative assessment,from both the tunnel and portal wall construction.Table 3. Breakdown <strong>of</strong> Anticipated Building DamageDamageCategory# <strong>of</strong> Buildings Impacted from<strong>Tunnel</strong> ConstructionColor Highlighting Building onDrawings in Appendix ANegligible 111 NoneVery Slight 22 NoneSlight 19 YellowModerate toSevere4 RedSevere to VerySevere2 RedTotal 158In Section 3, a number <strong>of</strong> factors were introduced which could impact the results <strong>of</strong>the qualitative evaluation. Some <strong>of</strong> these factors are discussed in more detail in thesections below.6.2 Building FunctionIn addition to tunnel-induced settlements potentially damaging building structuresand/or nonstructural elements, there is a potential risk to operations within existingbuildings, in particular those with highly sensitive equipment or those occupanciesconsidered by the building code as essential facilities. In these cases, the building’sfunction or equipment can be less tolerant to the effects <strong>of</strong> settlement than thebuilding itself.Buildings with essential functions along the tunnel alignment include a fire stationand communications facilities, where the damage threshold for acceptable buildingperformance may be lower. Buildings with sensitive equipment include printingpresses, where large equipment must remain level and balanced.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 25Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The potential functional impacts have been noted in buildings with these features,and the assessments have accounted for the potential adverse effects <strong>of</strong> even lowmagnitude settlement and damage risk.6.3 Unreinforced Masonry BuildingsA number <strong>of</strong> buildings along the alignment, including a limited number which are apart <strong>of</strong> the Pioneer Square Historic District, are constructed utilizing load-bearingbrick unreinforced masonry (URM). For many <strong>of</strong> these buildings, originalconstruction documents are generally not available.Depending on the height <strong>of</strong> the building, the wall thickness varies from 13 inches toover 24 inches. The walls facing the streets and alleys are perforated with door andwindow openings. Often, the first floor is open and the masonry above is supportedon cast iron columns and beams. The walls perpendicular to the street are generallysolid, except for buildings situated on a corner. The floor and ro<strong>of</strong> structures aregenerally heavy timber. In some cases, adjacent buildings share a common wall.The condition <strong>of</strong> these buildings varies greatly. In some cases, buildings have beenrenovated, including seismic upgrades. In other cases, the buildings are poorlymaintained and have visible distress.South <strong>of</strong> Seneca Street these URM buildings are likely founded on timber frictionpiles. It is possible that some <strong>of</strong> these buildings may be founded on both shallowand pile foundations. For example, brick URM bearing walls may be supported onpile foundations and interior columns may be supported on shallow foundations.The basement slab may be either pile supported or supported on grade. Thecondition <strong>of</strong> the basement slab in these buildings varies greatly; some slabs areextensively cracked and have settled more than 6 inches.6.4 Tilt <strong>of</strong> Tall BuildingsAs discussed in Section 5.2, the settlement trough is created by the loss <strong>of</strong> a smallpercentage <strong>of</strong> soil volume during tunneling. These surface deformations includepermanent sloping <strong>of</strong> the ground towards the tunnel centerline. The magnitude andextent <strong>of</strong> this permanent change in ground slope is a function <strong>of</strong> many conditions,including soil type, depth <strong>of</strong> tunnel, and tunneling method.For most buildings with low to moderate heights (between approximately 1 to 10stories), the imposition <strong>of</strong> small, permanent ground slopes will have negligible effecton the structural and non-structural elements <strong>of</strong> the building, and no effect on thefunctional aspects <strong>of</strong> the building. For tall buildings, approximately 20 stories orgreater, permanent ground slopes may have a small, but manageable, influence onstructural and non-structural elements <strong>of</strong> a building. More importantly, however, thetilt induced in tall buildings by seemingly minor ground slopes, may causeunacceptable levels <strong>of</strong> building deformation.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 26Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Therefore, high-rise buildings along the tunnel route that could be affected by thetunnel settlement trough should be analyzed with more detail than the approximatemethods employed in the present study. This analysis should include evaluation <strong>of</strong>soil-structure interaction effects, and the influence <strong>of</strong> predicted ground deformationson forces in structural elements, and global deformations <strong>of</strong> the building.6.5 Building CladdingA wide range <strong>of</strong> exterior cladding systems exists for the buildings along the tunnelroute. These various building cladding systems will respond differently to buildingdeformations induced by ground settlement. Some cladding systems are highlyintolerant to building deformations, while others are relatively tolerant to buildingdeformations. Potential damage to building cladding systems is an importantconsideration because damage to cladding can result in water intrusion through thebuilding envelope, which can cause costly secondary damage to the interior <strong>of</strong> thebuilding. In addition, portions <strong>of</strong> the cladding could become detached resulting inpotential falling hazards.Examples <strong>of</strong> building cladding systems that historically have not been tolerant tobuilding deformations include:• Stucco• Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)• Glass that is hard-mounted in frames• Ceramic tile• Terrazzo• Decorative mosaics• Terra cotta ornamentation• Masonry cladding, both clay brick and concrete masonry units (CMU)without expansion joints• Precast concrete cladding systems without properly detailed attachments tothe structure, or properly detailed joints between the panelsExamples <strong>of</strong> building cladding systems that historically have been relatively tolerantto building deformations include:• Glass “curtain wall”, “window wall”, and “storefront” systems that havebeen detailed to permit some degree <strong>of</strong> movement between the glass and thesupporting framework• Masonry cladding with properly detailed expansion joints• Precast concrete cladding systems with properly detailed attachments to thestructure and properly detailed joints between the panels• Wood siding• Cement board siding with properly detailed joints between the panelsAll <strong>of</strong> the above cladding systems exist along the SR 99 tunnel route. During thedesign phase structures that incorporate large areas <strong>of</strong> deformation-intolerantThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 27Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


cladding systems should receive special assessments prior to construction. Theseassessments should include a more detailed structural analysis than was performed inthe current study in order to determine if the expected building frame deformationscan be tolerated by the cladding system. In addition, for these same buildings, acondition assessment <strong>of</strong> the building cladding system should be conducted todocument the pre-tunneling condition <strong>of</strong> the cladding system.6.6 Summary <strong>of</strong> Building Damage Prediction along <strong>Tunnel</strong> AlignmentThe following table summarizes the findings <strong>of</strong> this assessment for each buildingalong the tunnel alignment. The table includes 1) an opinion <strong>of</strong> the existingcondition for each building utilizing the B&C damage classification system providedin Section 5.1; 2) the calculated B&C damage classification; and 3) an opinion <strong>of</strong> thepotential damage classification based upon a qualitative review <strong>of</strong> each building. Thequalitative evaluation utilizes the B&C damage assessment as a baseline and makesqualitative adjustments in either the positive or negative direction. The adjustmentsare based upon those items outlined in Section 3.6.A number <strong>of</strong> the buildings along the tunnel alignment have historic statusdesignation. South <strong>of</strong> Columbia Street the buildings, as well as the areaway adjacentto building T253, are a part <strong>of</strong> the Pioneer Square Historic District. Where thetunnel alignment changes direction near Stewart Street, several <strong>of</strong> the buildings arewithin the Pike Place Market Historic District. In addition, a number <strong>of</strong> thebuildings, or specific elements <strong>of</strong> the buildings, are designated as either federal, state,or city landmarks. Table 4 below identifies those buildings with historicdesignations. Specific information regarding these designations is noted on theBuilding <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms in Appendix C.The final column in the table was utilized to develop guidelines for monitoring theindividual buildings during construction. The guidelines for each building werebased upon the damage classification determined by the B&C analysis, the existingcondition <strong>of</strong> the building, and the use and occupancy <strong>of</strong> the building. See AppendixE for more information on the monitoring level guidelines.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 28Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Table 4. Summary <strong>of</strong> Building Damage Prediction along the <strong>Tunnel</strong>PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT277 114 Alaskan Way 211+05 SL N N Yes Level 1T276 77 Yesler Way 212+19 N N N Yes Level 1A160 1 Yesler Way 212+46 N VSL VSL Yes Level 3T253 83 Columbia Street 216+47 VSL N N Yes Level 1T252 619 Western Ave 214+72 VS M-S S-VS Yes Level 3T251 61 Columbia Street 215+74 M M-S S-VS Yes Level 3T247 801 1 ST Avenue 219+10 VSL N VSL Yes Level 1A161 809 Western Avenue 217+75 M SL M-S No Level 3A159 815 Western Avenue 218+64 M SL M-S No Level 3T243 901 1 ST Avenue 221+76 N SL SL Yes Level 3A158 911 Western Avenue 221+01 SL N N Yes Level 1T240 1000 1 ST Avenue 224+72 N N N No Level 1T239 1012 1 ST Avenue 225+55 VSL N N No Level 1T238 1018 1 ST Avenue 226+12 N N N Yes Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 29Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT237 1007 1 ST Avenue 224+27 VSL VSL SL Yes Level 3T236 1015 1 ST Avenue 225+13 VSL VSL SL Yes Level 3T235 1023 1 ST Avenue 225+71 VSL VSL SL Yes Level 3T234 1008 Western Avenue 224+52 SL SL SL Yes Level 3T233 1101 2 ND Avenue 227+69 N N N No Level 1T232 1109 2 ND Avenue 228+56 N N N No Level 1T231 1107 1 ST Avenue 227+24 VSL SL SL Yes Level 2T230 1119 1 ST Avenue 228+41 VSL VSL SL Yes Level 2T229 1100 Western Avenue 227+57 SL SL SL No Level 2T228 1209 2 ND Avenue 230+69 N N N No Level 1T227 1209 2 ND Avenue 231+83 N N N No Level 1T226 1206 1 ST Avenue 230+92 SL N VSL No Level 1T225 1216 1 ST Avenue 231+88 SL N VSL No Level 1T223 1201 1 ST Avenue 230+85 N M-S M-S No Level 3The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 30Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT222 1201 1 ST Avenue 232+32 N SL SL No Level 2T220 1212 Western Avenue 230+67 N N N No Level 1T218 1300 1 ST Avenue 233+74 N N VSL No Level 3T217 1301 2 ND Avenue 235+34 N N VSL No Level 2T216 1301 1 ST Avenue 233+32 N SL SL No Level 2T215 1315 1 ST Avenue 234+13 M N SL No Level 2T214 1321 1 ST Avenue 235+35 N N VSL No Level 2T213 1306 Western Avenue 233+20 N N N No Level 1T212 1312 Western Avenue 235+17 N N N No Level 1T210 1401 2 ND Avenue 238+87 VSL N N No Level 2T209 110 Union Street 237+67 VSL N N No Level 2T208 1412 1 ST Avenue 238+86 SL N VSL No Level 1T207 103 Pike Street 240+35 VSL N VSL No Level 1T205 98 Union Street 238+26 N N VSL No Level 2The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 31Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT204 1423 1 ST Avenue 240+07 VSL N VSL Yes Level 1T203 1400 Western Avenue 237+30 N N N Yes Level 1T202 1406 Western Avenue 237+94 N N N No Level 1T199 1420 Western Avenue 238+85 N N N No Level 1T198 1430 Western Avenue 239+76 N N N Yes Level 1T194 1430 Western Avenue 240+08 VSL N N Yes Level 1T193 1501 Pike Place 242+37 VSL N N Yes Level 1T192 1501 Pike Place 244+02 VSL N N Yes Level 1T191 1501 2 ND Avenue 241+94 SL N N Yes Level 1T190 114 Pike Street 241+94 N N N No Level 1T189 1521 2 ND Avenue 243+26 N N N No Level 2T188 119 Pine Street 244+44 VSL N N Yes Level 1T187 1500 1 ST Avenue 241+64 VSL N N No Level 1T186 1510 1 ST Avenue 242+22 SL N SL No Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 32Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT184 107 Pine Street 244+29 SL N SL No Level 2T183 1505 1 ST Avenue 242+07 VSL N VSL Yes Level 1T182 1513 1 ST Avenue 243+09 VSL N VSL Yes Level 1T180 1531 1 ST Avenue 244+32 N N N Yes Level 1T178 1534 Pike Street 243+89 SL N N Yes Level 1T177 1534 Pike Street 244+62 SL N N Yes Level 1T175 86 Pine Street 245+95 N N N Yes Level 1T174 86 Pine Street 246+22 N N N Yes Level 1T173 1606 Pike Place 245+97 VSL N N Yes Level 1T172 1601 2 ND Avenue 246+22 SL N N No Level 1T171 1613 2 ND Avenue 247+26 SL N N No Level 1T170 104 Pine Street 245+98 VSL N N No Level 1T169 101 Stewart Street 246+83 N N N No Level 2T167 1901 1 ST Avenue 247+85 VSL N N Yes Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 33Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT166 1917 1 ST Avenue 248+69 VSL N N Yes Level 1T165 1921 1 ST Avenue 249+11 VSL N N Yes Level 1T164 1923 1 ST Avenue 249+40 VSL N N Yes Level 1T162 1925 1 ST Avenue 250+07 N N N Yes Level 1T161 80 Stewart Street 247+46 N N N Yes Level 1T160 1912 Pike Place 248+24 M N N Yes Level 1T159 116 Stewart Street 248+56 SL N N No Level 1T158 1915 2 ND Avenue 249+44 M N N No Level 1T157 1919 2 ND Avenue 250+17 SL N N No Level 1T156 1921 2 ND Avenue 250+46 N N N No Level 1T155 1931 2 ND Avenue 251+25 N N N No Level 1T154 1920 1 ST Avenue 249+88 N N N No Level 1T153 1924 1 ST Avenue 250+30 SL N N No Level 1T151 1932 1 ST Avenue 250+87 N N N Yes Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 34Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT148 1902 2 ND Avenue 249+66 VSL N N Yes Level 1T147 1926 2 ND Avenue 251+44 SL N N Yes Level 1T146 2033 2 ND Avenue 254+88 N N N No Level 2T144 2000 1 ST Avenue 252+59 N N N No Level 2T143 2016 1 ST Avenue 253+41 SL N N No Level 1A149 2021 1 st Avenue 252+05 N N N No Level 1A147 2030 1 st Avenue 254+62 VSL N N No Level 1A146 2100 1 st Avenue 256+26 VSL N N No Level 2A144 120 Lenora Street 256+79 N N N No Level 2A143 2117 2 nd Avenue 257+58 SL N N No Level 1A142 2119 2 nd Avenue 258+10 VSL N N No Level 1A141 2127 2 nd Avenue 258+75 VSL N N No Level 1T142 2001 3 RD Avenue 254+24 SL N N No Level 1T141 2013 3 RD Avenue 254+96 N N N No Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 35Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT140 2015 3 RD Avenue 255+24 SL N N No Level 1T139 2019 3 RD Avenue 255+69 N N N No Level 1T138 2025 3 RD Avenue 256+12 N N N No Level 1T137 2031 3 RD Avenue 256+59 SL N N N Level 1T136 2000 2 ND Avenue 253+41 VSL N N No Level 1T135 2006 2 ND Avenue 253+00 VSL N N No Level 1T134 2014 2 ND Avenue 254+56 SL N N No Level 1T133 211 Lenora St 255+59 SL N N No Level 1T129 2103 3 RD Avenue 258+27 SL N N No Level 1T128 2107 3 RD Avenue 258+51 N N N Yes Level 1T127 2125 3 RD Avenue 259+59 N N N No Level 1T126 2133 3 RD Avenue 260+65 VSL N N No Level 1T125 2106 2 ND Avenue 258+21 N N N No Level 1T124 2120 2 ND Avenue 259+00 SL N N No Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 36Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGA139 2124 2 nd Avenue 259+51 SL N N No Level 1A138 2132 2 nd Avenue 260+07 SL N N No Level 1T123 2101 4 TH Avenue 261+34 VSL N N No Level 1T121 2100 3 RD Avenue 259+21 VSL N N No Level 1T120 2112 3 RD Avenue 260+04 N N N No Level 1T119 2118 3 RD Avenue 260+59 SL N N No Level 1T117 2124 3 RD Avenue 261+20 SL N N No Level 1T116 2132 3 RD Avenue 261+74 VSL N N No Level 1A136 2316 4 th Avenue 261+12 N N N No Level 1A135 2208 2 nd Avenue 261+63 N N N No Level 1A134 2214 2 nd Avenue 262+00 VSL N N No Level 1A133 2216 2 nd Avenue 262+50 SL N N No Level 1A130 2201 3 rd Avenue 261+00 N N N No Level 2A129 2221 3 rd Avenue 263+26 SL N N No Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 37Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGA128 2226 3 rd Avenue 264+82 SL N N No Level 1A126 2230 3 rd Avenue 265+32 VSL N N No Level 1T109 2201 4 TH Avenue 263+98 N N N No Level 1T108 2219 4 TH Avenue 265+01 SL N N No Level 1T107 2225 4 TH Avenue 265+89 N N N No Level 2T106 306 Blanchard Street 263+03 N N N No Level 1T095 2230 4 TH Avenue 266+94 N N N No Level 1T090 2335 5 TH Avenue 270+22 N VS VS No Level 1T089 2302 4 TH Avenue 268+25 M N N Yes Level 1T088 2306 4 TH Avenue 268+73 N N N No Level 1T087 2316 4 TH Avenue 269+11 N N N No Level 1T086 2318 4 TH Avenue 270+18 N VSL VSL Yes Level 1A123 304 Bell Street 266+34 N N N Yes Level 1A122 2312 3 rd Avenue 267+54 N N N No Level 1The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 38Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGA120 314 Bell Street 267+15 SL N VSL No Level 1A119 2313 4 th Avenue 268+05 VSL N N Yes Level 1A118 2321 4 th Avenue 268+49 VSL N N Yes Level 1A116 2325 4 th Avenue 268+96 SL N N No Level 1T077 521 Wall Street 274+91 N SL SL No Level 2A114 2400 4 th Avenue 272+67 VSL VSL VSL No Level 2A112 420 Wall Street 274+88 N N N No Level 1A110 500 Wall Street 276+72 N SL SL No Level 2A167 500 Wall Street 277+48 N SL SL No Level 2T066 600 Denny Way 280+69 N SL SL No Level 2T065 120 6 th Avenue North 282+60 N SL SL Yes Level 2A108 566 Denny Way 280+18 N VSL VSL No Level 1A166 567 John Street 282+48 N SL SL No Level 2T057 200 6 th Avenue North 285+31 SL SL SL No Level 2The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 39Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


PROPERTY IDPROPERTY ADDRESSAPPROXIMATE TUNNEL STATIONEXISTINGCONDITIONSB&C ANALYLSISQUALITATIVEANALYSISN=Negligible, VSL=VerySlight, SL=Slight,M=Moderate, M-S=Moderate to Severe, S=Severe, S-VS=Severe toVery Severe, VS=VerySevereBUILDING HISTORIC STATUSLEVEL OF MONITORINGT055 605 Thomas Street 287+04 N M M No Level 2A106 203 6 th Avenue North 284+22 VSL VSL VSL No Level 2A105 221 6 th Avenue North 285+09 N VSL VSL No Level 1A104 233 6 th Avenue North 286+63 VSL VSL VSL No Level 2The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 40Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


7.0 ReferencesAttewell, P.B.; Yeates, J.; and Selby, A.R.. 1986 Soil Movements Induced by <strong>Tunnel</strong>ing andTheir Effects on Pipelines and Structures. New York: Chapman and Hall.Attewell, P.B. and Woodman, J.P.,.1982. ”Predicting the dynamics <strong>of</strong> groundsettlement and its derivitives caused by tunnelling in soil”. Ground Engineering, Vol. 15,No. 8. pp. 13 - 22, 36.Boscardin, M.D. and Cording, E.J.. 1989. “Building Response to Excavation-Induced <strong>Settlement</strong>”. Journal <strong>of</strong> Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 115, No.1. New York:American Society <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineers. pp. 1-21.Burland, J.B. and Wroth, C.P.. 1974. “<strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>of</strong> buildings and associateddamage”. Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the Conference on <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>of</strong> Structures. London, England:Pentech Press. pp. 611-654.Clough, G.W, and O’Rourke, T.D. 1990. “Construction induced movements <strong>of</strong> insitu walls”. In Labe, P.C., and Hansen, L.A. (Eds.), Design and Performance <strong>of</strong> EarthRetaining Structures, Ithaca, N.Y., Proceedings: Special Publication No. 25. New York:American Society <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineers. pp. 439-470.O’Reilly, M.P. and New, B.M. 1983. “<strong>Settlement</strong>s above tunnels in the UnitedKingdom, their magnitude and prediction”. Proceedings <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong>ing ’82, Brighton,1982, pp. 173-181. Report <strong>of</strong> discussion: Trans. Inst. Mining Metallurgy, Vol. 92,Section A, pp. A35-A48.Peck, R.B. 1969. “Deep Excavations and <strong>Tunnel</strong>ing in S<strong>of</strong>t Ground”. Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the7th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Mexico City,State <strong>of</strong> the Art Volume. pp. 225-290.Schmidt, B.. 1969. <strong>Settlement</strong> and ground movements associated with tunneling in soil. PhDThesis. University <strong>of</strong> Illinois, Urbana.Son, M. and Cording, E.J. 2005. “Estimation <strong>of</strong> Building Damage Due toExcavation-Induced Ground Movements”. Journal <strong>of</strong> Geotechnical and GeoenvironmentalEngineering, February 2005. pp. 162-177.Shannon & Wilson. 2010. Ground Movements and Ground Improvement Techniques, StateRoute (SR) 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> Alternative, Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall ReplacementProgram (AWVSRP), Seattle, Washington. March 2010.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings 41Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


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Appendix A<strong>Tunnel</strong> Alignment Plan Sheets with Identified BuildingsThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


A1Legend! ! SeawallPiersAreaways<strong>Tunnel</strong><strong>Tunnel</strong> Alignment CenterlineEdge <strong>of</strong> PavementASSESSMENT OF SETTLEMENT IMPACT TO BUILDINGSModerate, Severe, Very Severe Damage, HistoricModerate, Severe, Very Severe DamageSlight Damage, HistoricSlight DamageNegligible or Very Slight Damage0 50 100 200 FeetNBN RRRAILROAD WAY SS KING STALASKAN WAY SS JACKSON STS MAIN STWATERFRONT TROLLEYPROPOSED <strong>SR99</strong> TUNNEL PROJECTASSESSMENT OF SETTLEMENT IMPACTS!!!! !! !! !!!! ! ! !! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !CommuterCenter! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! ! !!!!!! ! !!!! ! !!!!!!!! !! !!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !! !!!!! ! !!!!!!!! !!!!! !!!!!!!! !!!!!! !!!! !!!!! !!S WASHINGTON STT277MARCH 2010BN RRA160T276YESLER WAYALASKAN E RDWY WAYT252WesternBuildingT251COLUMBIA ST ON RPPolsonBuildingT253A161POST AVEA159MARION STCOLUMBIA STNOTES :1) ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGE IS THE "QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS",WHICH HAS USED BOSCARDIN AND CORDING APPROACH,WHERE APPLICABLE, ALONG WITH ENGINEERING JUDGEMENT2) AREAWAYS ARE BASED ON THE "CITY OF SEATTLE AREAWAYS MAP"PREPARED BY THE ROADWAY STRUCTURES GROUP OF SEATTLEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH WAS OBTAINEDIN A MEETING IN DECEMBER 2008.3) TUNNEL ALIGNMENT IS "FEBRUARY 22, 2010",CL_ALN_TUNNEL_BT99.MST! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !ALASKAN WAYALASKAN WY VI SBA158MARION ST VIT247T243WESTERN AVEFEDERAL OFFICEBuilding (Old)ALASKAN WY VI NBT234MADISON STT237WATERFRONT TROLLEYT236POST AVET235T2402ND AVESPRING STT239SENECA ST OFF RPT229T238T231T230T233T2201ST AVE S3RD AVEPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installmentX:\PB\mapprep\mxd\Projects\<strong>Settlement</strong>_v24_Qualitative_11x17_P1.mxd


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T161NOTES :1) ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGE IS THE "QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS",WHICH HAS USED BOSCARDIN AND CORDING APPROACH,WHERE APPLICABLE, ALONG WITH ENGINEERING JUDGEMENTSENECA ST OFF RPALASKAN E RDWY WAYHARBOR STEPS(SE TOWER)UNIVERSITY STUNION STWESTERN AVEPOST ALLEYUNION STPIKE STALASKAN WAY2) AREAWAYS ARE BASED ON THE "CITY OF SEATTLE AREAWAYS MAP"PREPARED BY THE ROADWAY STRUCTURES GROUP OF SEATTLEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH WAS OBTAINEDIN A MEETING IN DECEMBER 2008.3) TUNNEL ALIGNMENT IS "FEBRUARY 22, 2010",CL_ALN_TUNNEL_BT99.MSTT230T233T220T232T223T222T226T213T228T225T216T227T215T212T218T214T203T202T217BNSFPIKE HILL CLIMBT199T198T205T209WATERFRONT TROLLEY2ND AVEELLIOTT AVEALASKAN WY VI NBT194T204T208T210T193PIKE STREET ADITT207PROPOSED <strong>SR99</strong> TUNNEL PROJECTASSESSMENT OF SETTLEMENT IMPACTSPINE STEDGPIKE PLT183T187ALASKAN WY VI SBT192T178 T177T182T186T190PIKE STBN RRT180T191MARCH 2010T173T189T175T184T174T188T160T170T167T169T164T165T166T172T171PINE STT162ELLIOT BAY INTERCEPTORT154T159T153T151T158A149T156T157T148WESTLAKE AVET155T144T143T147A147T136T146T135VIRGINIA STA2A146T134LegendBNSFEBISTEWART STT142A144T133T140T141A143OLIVE WAYA142T138T139A141T1253RD AVET129LENORA STT137Areaways<strong>Tunnel</strong><strong>Tunnel</strong> Alignment Centerline<strong>Settlement</strong> TroughEdge <strong>of</strong> Pavement0 50 100 200 FeetT124A139T1284TH AVEA138T127A136T121BLANCHARD STT126T1205TH AVET119WESTLAKE AVEA130T117T1166TH AVET123ASSESSMENT OF SETTLEMENT IMPACT TO BUILDINGSModerate, Severe, Very Severe Damage, HistoricModerate, Severe, Very Severe DamageSlight Damage, HistoricSlight DamageNegligible or Very Slight DamageNT106Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installmentX:\PB\mapprep\mxd\Projects\<strong>Settlement</strong>_v24_Qualitative_11x17_P2.mxd


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A3LegendMONORAILEBIAreaways<strong>Tunnel</strong><strong>Tunnel</strong> Alignment CenterlineEdge <strong>of</strong> PavementWESTERN AVEASSESSMENT OF SETTLEMENT IMPACT TO BUILDINGSALASKAN WY VI NBModerate, Severe, Very Severe Damage, HistoricModerate, Severe, Very Severe DamageBATTERY STPROPOSED <strong>SR99</strong> TUNNEL PROJECTASSESSMENT OF SETTLEMENT IMPACTSMARCH 2010VINE STCEDAR STCLAY ST4TH AVE N5TH AVE NBROAD ST4TH AVE NSlight Damage, HistoricSlight DamageNegligible or Very Slight DamageMONORAIL0 50 100 200 FeetWALL STNA112TAYLOR AVETAYLOR AVE NJOHN STA141A142A144T133T137T139T125T124A139T128T129LENORA ST2ND AVEA138T127A136T121A135T126T119T120A133A134A130T117T116A129T123T106BLANCHARD STA128T109A126BELL STT108A1233RD AVET107BATTERY ST TUNNEL NBA122A120T095A118A119A116T089T087T0884TH AVET086T090BATTERY ST TUNNEL SB5TH AVEA1146TH AVET077A110A167AURORA AVE7TH AVEDENNY WAYA108NOTES :T066AURORA AVE NA166T0656TH AVE NJOHN STA106A105T057DEXTER AVE NA104T0551) ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGE IS THE "QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS",WHICH HAS USED BOSCARDIN AND CORDING APPROACH,WHERE APPLICABLE, ALONG WITH ENGINEERING JUDGEMENT2) AREAWAYS ARE BASED ON THE "CITY OF SEATTLE AREAWAYS MAP"PREPARED BY THE ROADWAY STRUCTURES GROUP OF SEATTLEDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH WAS OBTAINEDIN A MEETING IN DECEMBER 2008.3) TUNNEL ALIGNMENT IS "FEBRUARY 22, 2010",CL_ALN_TUNNEL_BT99.MSTTHOMAS STPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installmentX:\PB\mapprep\mxd\Projects\<strong>Settlement</strong>_v24_Qualitative_11x17_P3.mxd


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Appendix BBuilding Damage Classification and Distortion TerminologyThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure B-1. Graphical Illustration <strong>of</strong> Building Distortion TerminologyThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings B-1Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings B-2


Appendix CBuilding <strong>Assessment</strong> Forms, Drawings, and PhotographsThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


List <strong>of</strong> Abbreviations Used in Building Evaluation FormsACTAVEB&CCMUDPDEIFSGWBHSSKSILFRSPSEPSFPSIPTSCLSPUSTT&GTITYPURMWYAcoustical Ceiling TileAvenueBoscardin and Cording [1989] Analysis MethodConcrete Masonry UnitCity <strong>of</strong> Seattle Department <strong>of</strong> Planning and DevelopmentExterior Insulation and Finish SystemGypsum Wall BoardHollow Structural Section (steel)Kips per Square Inch (1 kip = 1000 pounds)Lateral Force Resisting SystemPuget Sound EnergyPounds per Square FootPounds per Square InchPost-Tensioned (concrete)Seattle City LightSeattle Public UtilitiesStreetTongue and Groove (timber decking)Tenant ImprovementTypical conditionUnreinforced MasonryWayThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings C-1Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


See Enclosed DVDs for Building <strong>Assessment</strong>Forms, Drawings, and PhotographsInstructions for Understanding the Building Evaluation FormsThese notes summarize the procedures and guidelines that were followed whenfilling out the building assessment checklists.Address: Only the street address <strong>of</strong> the building is listed, not the city or zip code,since all buildings are in Seattle.Tax Payer Name and Tax Parcel Number: This information was provided by theWashington State Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation and has not been independentlyverified.Year built + Remodel/Renovation:• Under “Remodel/Renovation” only substantial tenant improvements andmodifications that are mainly structural in nature are included (e.g. seismicupgrade, foundation underpinning, addition <strong>of</strong> stories). Minor tenantimprovement modifications are not included.• If the seismic upgrade methodology (e.g. FEMA 178, FEMA 356, ASCE 31,ASCE 41, etc.) is known from the drawings reviewed, this was described in theComments section on Page 2.Present Uses: Up to four <strong>of</strong> the following descriptors are used to summarize themajor uses <strong>of</strong> the building:• Retail• Office• Residential Note: includes apartments, condominiums, and shelters• Hotel• Government Note: includes local, state, and national government <strong>of</strong>fices• Museum• Church• Restaurant• Parking• Warehouse• Industrial• Educational• Entertainment Note: includes bars and nightclubs• CommunicationsThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings C-2Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Distance to <strong>Tunnel</strong>:• Horizontal <strong>of</strong>fset between the tunnel centerline and the building centroid.Closest Station:• <strong>Tunnel</strong> station at building centroid.<strong>Tunnel</strong> Depth:• Depth to tunnel springline from the surface at the centerline <strong>of</strong> the tunnel.Building Height (From Ground):• The approximate building height from the ground to the main ro<strong>of</strong> plane.Basement Depth (From Ground):• The approximate basement depth from the top <strong>of</strong> the basement slab to thelocation noted.• If there is no basement, the text “at (e.g. main entrance)” has been deleted fromthis field.Record Drawings Source:• In this field only the source <strong>of</strong> the record drawings is listed. For example, if thedrawings are from the City <strong>of</strong> Seattle Department <strong>of</strong> Planning and Development,“DPD Archives” is listed. If the drawings are from the building owner,“Owner’s archives” is listed.• In the Comments section, the drawings that were reviewed are briefly described.For example “Drawings reviewed included a partial set <strong>of</strong> original constructiondrawings, and a complete set <strong>of</strong> drawings from 1995 tenant improvements.”Completeness <strong>of</strong> Record Drawings:• Four selections are possible: Good, Fair, Poor, and None.Subconsultant:The following abbreviations are used for the subconsultants:• Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Inc. (CPL)• Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Inc. (MKA)• KPFF Consulting Engineers, Inc. (KPFF)The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings C-3Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Structural Systems:• This section contains information on the structural elements <strong>of</strong> the building.Foundation Systems:• This section contains information on the building foundation system.• If the foundation is stepped or sloped, and the configuration is known from thedrawings, this is briefly described in the Comments section.• Known soil bearing capacities, pile capacities, or other geotechnical informationare described, and the source <strong>of</strong> the information is stated (e.g., general notes <strong>of</strong>drawings).• Analytical assumptions related to the settlement analysis are listed forfoundations or portions <strong>of</strong> foundations (i.e. pile depth) which are unknown.• The elevation datum is taken as NAVD88.Exterior Finishes:• It is noted if the exterior finish system is a veneer or if it is load bearing (ifknown).• It is noted if control joints are present and visible.• It is noted if drawings indicate the method <strong>of</strong> anchorage <strong>of</strong> the exterior finishesto the structure.Interior Finishes:• The emphasis is placed on noting and commenting on brittle finishes that mightbe affected by building settlements.• Typical finishes representing general conditions observed are listed, but may notrepresent all finishes present within the building.• When describing interior finishes, the distinction is made between gypsum wallboard and true lath-and-plaster wall finishes (if known), because lath-and-plasteris more sensitive to building settlements than gypsum wall board.Significant Unknown Structural Conditions:• This section records structural conditions that the engineer was not able toobserve, or that do not appear on existing drawings, but that are important tounderstand the vulnerability <strong>of</strong> the building to settlement damage. Examplesmight include unknown foundation type, unknown method <strong>of</strong> attachment <strong>of</strong>terra cotta veneer, or the inability to access important areas <strong>of</strong> the building suchas the basement or crawl space during the walkthrough.Comments:• Information is included here for utilities, areaways, drawings reviewed, andadjacent buildings, where known.• If a structure contains two or more building numbers as assigned by theWashington Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation, it is noted in this section. ForThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings C-4Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


example, T311 and T312 are the same structure (same owner, same parcelnumber per the Seattle Department <strong>of</strong> Planning and Development), so theassessment for T311 applies to both T311 and T312 and this section notes thatthe buildings have been combined.Cracks: Where noted in the assessment:• Cracks less than or equal to 1/32 inch (0.02 inch) in width are referred to as“hairline cracks”.• Cracks greater than 1/32 inch (0.02 inch) in width are referred to by size or sizerange, e.g. “Vertical cracks were observed in CMU wall, approximately 1/16 to3/32 inch wide.”Notes on Concrete Terminology:• To describe non-post-tensioned concrete, the term “reinforced concrete” is used.• To describe post-tensioned concrete, the term “post-tensioned concrete” is used.Existing Damage, Estimated <strong>Settlement</strong>, and Estimated Damage:• This information is typically provided on page 4 <strong>of</strong> the Building <strong>Assessment</strong>Form.• Estimated <strong>Settlement</strong> is that settlement anticipated as a result <strong>of</strong> tunnelingoperations.• For more information on the inputs in this section, see the main body <strong>of</strong> thereport.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings C-5Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings C-6


Appendix DBoscardin and Cording Analysis ToolThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Table <strong>of</strong> Contents1.0 B&C ANALYSIS METHOD ............................................................................................................ 12.0 B&C DAMAGE CLASSIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 93.0 E/G RATIO ....................................................................................................................................... 114.0 BUILDING HEIGHT ...................................................................................................................... 135.0 FOUNDATION DEPTH ................................................................................................................ 15List <strong>of</strong> TablesTable D-1. Classification <strong>of</strong> Visible Damage ............................................................................................... 9Table D-2. Building E/G ............................................................................................................................. 11Table D-3. Building Height .......................................................................................................................... 13List <strong>of</strong> FiguresFigure D-1. Building Location Coordinates ................................................................................................. 5Figure D-2. Boscardin & Cording Damage Limit Curves ......................................................................... 5Figure D-3. DCR Calculation Example ........................................................................................................ 6Figure D-4. Example Transient <strong>Settlement</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ile...................................................................................... 6Figure D-5. Integration <strong>of</strong> Standard Probability Curve ............................................................................. 7Figure D-6. Typical B&C Summary .............................................................................................................. 7Figure D-7. E/G versus Angular Distortion ............................................................................................. 12Figure D-8. H/L versus Beta ....................................................................................................................... 14Figure D-9. Foundation Depth versus Foundation System .................................................................... 15The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsD-iPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


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1.0 B&C Analysis MethodThe buildings have been evaluated using the methods prescribed by Boscardin &Cording [1989] (B&C) using a batch analysis tool developed in Micros<strong>of</strong>t Excel usingVisual Basic. The following is an outline <strong>of</strong> the steps taken within the analysis tool:1. Buildings are idealized as a rectangle. The approximate geometric centroid <strong>of</strong>the building has been located relative to the closest tunnel station (X) anddeparture <strong>of</strong>fset normal to the tunnel (Y) as illustrated in Figure D-1.2. The building plan length (L), plan width (W), and rotation (θ) relative to thetunnel alignment are determined by the user and input into the tool. Thecoordinates <strong>of</strong> the four building corners are then determined from this data(See Figure D-1 for L, W, and θ).3. Additional building properties (building height, foundation depth, and wallstiffness) are input by the user. A description <strong>of</strong> these three inputs isprovided in the following sections.4. Each <strong>of</strong> the four building faces and the two building diagonals are dividedinto N segments and the vertical settlement (δ v ) and horizontal strain (ε h ) arein turn found at each end <strong>of</strong> each segment based upon settlement dataprovided by the geotechnical engineer. 15. Vertical displacement slope and curvature are found using numericaldifferentiation (5-point stencil method) <strong>of</strong> δ v .1 The second derivative <strong>of</strong> settlement described in step 5 may become erratic as the differencebetween segment end point settlements becomes small. To avoid this tendency a target segmentlength <strong>of</strong> 10 feet was selected. N was then found by dividing the horizontal length <strong>of</strong> the buildingface by 10 feet. N was further limited to at least 5 segments per face but no more than 20 segmentsper face.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-1Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


6. Hogging and sagging segments are identified on each face based upon thesign <strong>of</strong> curvature. 2 Curvature inflection points are identified by interpolatingfor points <strong>of</strong> zero curvature at each <strong>of</strong> the four faces.7. Within each region <strong>of</strong> common hogging or common sagging per buildingface, “L” and “δ” terms are found per the Boscardin & Cording calculation<strong>of</strong> β (note the “L” in this step is not the building plan length L).8. Horizontal strain, ε h , is found within each segment <strong>of</strong> common hogging orsagging per face. Note that the controlling ε h is defined as the largestmagnitude tensile or compressive strain value within the segment beingconsidered.9. ε h and β pairs resulting from the sagging or hogging regions are plotted foreach segment on each face and diagonal. The estimated damage level foreach pair is found per the principal strain boundaries identified in Boscardin& Cording (see Figure D-2). Damage ranges as defined by Boscardin &Cording are shown in Table D-1.10. A Demand-to-Capacity Ratio (DCR) is identified for each ε h and β pair inorder to provide an indicator <strong>of</strong> the predicted damage state relative to thenext lower and next higher damage state. DCR is defined as illustrated inFigure D-3.11. The [ε h , β] point with the largest predicted damage state DCR is reported asthe overall building controlling predicted damage condition.The following list provides a description <strong>of</strong> the various terms used within thisanalysis phase:Station, X<strong>Tunnel</strong> alignment station <strong>of</strong> building centroid as depicted inFigure D-1.2 Where the radius <strong>of</strong> curvature was found to exceed approximately 16,000 miles, the segment wasdeemed not to contribute to the subsequent damage prediction calculations. These regions arereferred to as “flat” and are excluded from the calculation <strong>of</strong> ∆ and L in step 7.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-2Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Offset, Yδε hLβDeparture from tunnel centerline to building centroid asdepicted in Figure D-1.Vertical settlement for a particular ground loss found inaccordance with Section 4.1.Horizontal ground strain found in accordance with Section4.1.Length <strong>of</strong> common hogging or sagging region as defined byBoscardin and Cording.Angular distortion as defined by Boscardin and Cording.Angular distortion is calculated as follows:1+43δβ =L1+6EGEG⎛⎜⎝⎛⎜⎝HLHL⎞⎟⎠22⎞⎟⎠(Eq. D1-1)E/GDCRzWall effective E/G ratio where E is Young’s Modulus and Gis the shear modulus. The following sections providesuggestions for appropriate E/G values based upon the wallstiffness.Relative damage magnitude term relating the position <strong>of</strong> theestimated damage relative to the next higher and next lowerdamage category. See Figure D-3.Depth from ground surface (or bottom <strong>of</strong> foundation wherethe building displacement is <strong>of</strong> interest) to midpoint <strong>of</strong> tunnel(feet).Transient <strong>Settlement</strong> AnalysisTransient settlement conditions occurring during the construction (boring) <strong>of</strong> thetunnel were also evaluated using the Boscardin and Cording method. This analysiswas conducted to address concerns <strong>of</strong> potentially greater levels <strong>of</strong> predicted buildingdamage occurring as a result <strong>of</strong> the three dimensional settlement pr<strong>of</strong>ile developed asthe ground surface transitions from zero settlement to the full predicted groundsettlement. An illustration <strong>of</strong> a representative transient settlement pr<strong>of</strong>ile is providedin Figure D-4.The transient settlement analysis was performed by expanding the calculationsdescribed in analysis step 4 above. The assumed station <strong>of</strong> the tunnel boringThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-3Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


machine excavated face (X T ) was then varied in increments from a starting position2Kz before the building station to an ending position 2Kz after the building station.At each step a Boscardin and Cording damage calculation was performed andrecorded from which a comparison could then be made to the full predictedsettlement Boscardin and Cording damage estimate.The settlement equations for the transient analysis augment the equations providedby the Geotechnical Engineer and are based upon Attewell, et al [1982].<strong>Settlement</strong>:δ =δ final⎛ X − X⋅G⎜⎝ iT⎟ ⎠⎞(Eq. D1-2)Horizontal strain normal to tunnel alignment:εhy2δ ⎛ y⎟ ⎞= ⎜ −12z ⎝ i ⎠(Eq. D1-3)Horizontal strain parallel to tunnel alignment:εhx( X − X )δ ⎪⎧final ⎛ X − X ⎛T ⎞ −⎨1− ⎜ ⎟exp⎜z 2π⎪⎩ ⎝ i ⎠ ⎝ 2i=2T2⎞⎪⎫⎟⎬⎠⎪⎭(Eq. D1-4)Where,δ final = Full predicted ground settlement in accordance with Section 4.1.G((X-X T )/Kz) = a function “G” returning the numerical integration <strong>of</strong> thestandard probability curve at the point ((X-X T )/Kz as is illustrated inFigure D-5.i is as defined in Section 4.1.K is as defined in Section 4.1.Note that due to the three dimensional settlement pr<strong>of</strong>ile, horizontal ground strainsexist both normal to and parallel to the tunnel alignment axis. To account for thetunnel parallel strain (ε hx ) upon the Boscardin and Cording damage estimate theprojection <strong>of</strong> ε hx into the plane <strong>of</strong> each building wall was found and added to theBoscardin and Cording wall strain ε h described in step 8 previously.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-4Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure D-1. Building Location CoordinatesFigure D-2. Boscardin & Cording Damage Limit CurvesThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-5Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure D-3. DCR Calculation Example3-DimensionalTransient Ground<strong>Settlement</strong>Final <strong>Settlement</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>ileFigure D-4. Example Transient <strong>Settlement</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ileThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-6Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


1.00.90.80.7G((X-XT)/KZ)0.60.50.40.30.20.10.0-4.0 -3.0 -2.0 -1.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0(X-X T )/KZFigure D-5. Integration <strong>of</strong> Standard Probability CurveABFLCMDEGINJOFigure D-6. Typical B&C SummaryHKThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-7Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The summary page, Figure D-6 provides the following data:A. Building identification number.B. Building name.C. Building location data: Station, X, and <strong>of</strong>fset normal to tunnel, Y, asdescribed above.D. Foundation depth and surface elevation <strong>of</strong>fset. Surface elevation<strong>of</strong>fset is a vertical distance <strong>of</strong> the assumed grade elevation <strong>of</strong> thebuilding relative to the elevation <strong>of</strong> ground surface directly above thetunnel. Foundation depth is discussed in further detail in a followingsection.E. Building plan length, width, and rotation used in the analysis.F. Wall height and E/G ratio used in the analysis.G. <strong>Tunnel</strong> diameter, ground loss, and K parameter used in the analysis.H. Relative location <strong>of</strong> each building face.I. Ground settlement around the building perimeter by face.J. Ground slope around the building perimeter by face.K. Regions <strong>of</strong> common sagging or hogging deformation.L. Controlling B&C estimated damage level and DCR.M. Graphic <strong>of</strong> the B&C damage level acceptance curves with controlling[β,ε h ] point.N. Various parameters used to calculate the B&C damage level.O. <strong>Settlement</strong>, station, and depth data at the four corners <strong>of</strong> theidealized building.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-8Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


2.0 B&C Damage ClassificationsTable D-1. Classification <strong>of</strong> Visible DamageClass <strong>of</strong>DamageDescription <strong>of</strong> Damage aUpperBoundPrincipalStrainApproximateWidth b <strong>of</strong>Cracks, mmNegligible Hairline cracks. 0.00050 < 0.1VerySlightFine cracks easily treated during normal redecoration.Perhaps isolated slight fracture in building. Cracks inexterior brickwork visible upon close inspection.0.00075 < 1SlightCracks easily filled. Redecoration probably required.Several slight fractures inside building. Exterior cracksvisible, some re-pointing may be required for weathertightness.Doors and windows may stick slightly.0.00150 < 5ModerateCracks may require cutting out and re-patching. Recurrentcracks can be masked by suitable linings. Tuck-pointingand possibly replacement <strong>of</strong> a small amount <strong>of</strong> exteriorbrickwork may be required. Doors and windows sticking.Utility service may be interrupted. Weather-tightness<strong>of</strong>ten impaired.(Moderateand Severecategories<strong>of</strong>tencombined.)5 to 15 orseveralcracks > 3mmSevereExtensive repair involving removal and replacement <strong>of</strong>sections <strong>of</strong> walls, especially over doors and windows,required. Windows and door frames distorted, floorslopes noticeably. Walls lean, doors bulge noticeably,some loss <strong>of</strong> bearing in beams. Utility service disrupted.0.00300 15 to 25, alsodepends onnumber <strong>of</strong>cracks.VerySevereMajor repair required involving partial or complete reconstruction.Beams lose bearing; walls lean badly andrequire shoring. Windows broken by distortion. Danger<strong>of</strong> instability.>0.00300 Usually > 25mm,depends onnumber <strong>of</strong>cracks.a Location <strong>of</strong> damage in the building or structure must be considered when classifying the degree <strong>of</strong>damage.b Crack width is only one aspect <strong>of</strong> damage and should not be used alone as a direct measure <strong>of</strong> it.Note: Modified from Burland et al. [1977]The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-9Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


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3.0 E/G RatioE/G is based upon Table D-2 for all buildings. Note that E/G is used in thecalculation <strong>of</strong> angular distortion. E/G is not used in the calculation <strong>of</strong>horizontal ground strain ε h .Table D-2. Building E/GBuilding LateralStiffnessE/GNotesStiff 2.6S<strong>of</strong>t 12.0Shear wall or similar lateralsystem.Frame lateral system orcentral core with gravityframe perimeter.As shown in Figure D-7 the sensitivity <strong>of</strong> the predicted angular distortion valuevaries with E/G. A lower value <strong>of</strong> E/G produces a larger predicted angulardistortion value. Separate E/G ratios are utilized when checking predicteddamage <strong>of</strong> the basement or secondary portions <strong>of</strong> the structure as discussed inthe following “Building Height” section.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-11Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure D-7. E/G versus Angular DistortionThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-12Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


4.0 Building HeightBuilding height is used in the calculation <strong>of</strong> angular distortion and represents theheight <strong>of</strong> the element for which damage predictions are calculated. In somecases, portions <strong>of</strong> the buildings are evaluated separately to identify the worst caseangular distortion value.Table D-3. Building HeightWall ConditionHeight Assumption1. Building superstructure only H = building height above grade2. Building basement only H = foundation height to grade3. Low rise or separate area H = height as appropriate4. Areaway H = areaway height onlyAs can be seen in Figure D-8 when H/L≥0.5 there is nearly no impact upon theresulting calculation <strong>of</strong> β. Furthermore a greater damage state is predicted withsmall H/L, thus a small value <strong>of</strong> H provides a conservative prediction <strong>of</strong> damagestate.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-13Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure D-8. H/L versus BetaThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-14Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


5.0 Foundation DepthThe analysis tool considers the vertical distance from the tunnel alignment(tunnel centerline) to the building foundation. The depth from the groundsurface to the tunnel springline has been provided at each station.The foundation depth is established differently for shallow footings versus pileor caisson foundation systems. Figure D-9 illustrates the suggested foundationdepth (Fdn Depth) for several foundation systems.When the foundation type is unknown but is likely shallow, the foundation depthis assumed to be 2 feet below the depth <strong>of</strong> the basement.Figure D-9. Foundation Depth versus Foundation SystemThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings D-15Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


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Appendix EMonitoringThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


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Table <strong>of</strong> Contents1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 12.0 BASIC MONITORING ..................................................................................................................... 33.0 TILT METER MONITORING ....................................................................................................... 53.1 Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 53.2 Implementation ........................................................................................................................ 54.0 GPS MONITORING ......................................................................................................................... 74.1 Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 74.2 Implementation ........................................................................................................................ 75.0 AUTOMATED TOTAL STATION MONITORING ................................................................ 95.1 Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 95.2 Implementation ........................................................................................................................ 96.0 DISTRIBUTED DATA ACQUISITION ..................................................................................... 116.1 Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 116.2 Implementation ...................................................................................................................... 117.0 LEVELS OF MONITORING ........................................................................................................ 15The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsE-iPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


List <strong>of</strong> TablesTable E-1. Level 1 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 15Table E-2. Level 2 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 16Table E-3. Level 3 Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 16List <strong>of</strong> FiguresFigure E-1. Monitoring/Alert Mechanism Schematic .............................................................................. 12The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to BuildingsE-iiPublic Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


1.0 IntroductionThe potential ground movement associated with open cut excavations and tunnelboring operations may affect adjacent buildings, utilities, and other elements at ornear the existing ground elevation. Surveys <strong>of</strong> the pre-construction conditions,monitoring settlements and tilt during construction, and plan "trigger levels" atwhich contingency plans may be enacted for these items. The discussion within thisappendix is focused on monitoring impacts to building structures along the tunnelalignment. It does not provide input for all <strong>of</strong> the instrumentation and monitoringrequired for the construction <strong>of</strong> the tunnel.The exact implementation <strong>of</strong> monitoring points and types will be a balance betweencosts, risk management, and practical considerations. Potential equipment formonitoring is outlined below.Tilt meters are relatively inexpensive per location for one location/direction and givecontinuous information on tilt. However, one is needed for each direction at aparticular location, and no direct information is gathered for the settlement values.Hence multiple tilt-meter locations need to be carefully chosen to provideinformation for the vulnerable points. Shearing mode deformations causing diagonaltension cracking in walls do not trigger tilt alarms unless a beam element is added tospan a wall and the tilt meter is placed on that beam element. Careful placement <strong>of</strong>tilt meters is essential, such as on beams for framed buildings with sheardeformations and at maximum expected tilting locations for walls with bendingdeformations.GPS Rover stations provide direct settlement information as long as relativelyunobstructed satellite exposure is available. However, they have significant cost perlocation for monitoring, and multiple locations may be required on a building.Rover stations get their accuracy with the aid <strong>of</strong> one or more fixed (not settling ormoving) base stations near the project site. A few base stations are required for thewhole project to achieve the desired accuracy at the Rover stations, depending on themanufacturer or work progress. Hence the two terms “Base Stations” and “RoverStations” are used various times in the report, both being essentially GPS stationsproviding X, Y, Z coordinates, but the rover stations being moved around tolocations where direct settlement information is required, and the base stationsproviding a fixed reference.Prisms fastened to building exteriors as part <strong>of</strong> an Automatic Robotic Total Stationmonitoring systems (sometimes called Robotic Total Stations) have even betteraccuracy than GPS Rover stations, yet they have incremental costs <strong>of</strong> only roughly1/10 that <strong>of</strong> the GPS Rover stations. However, they require line-<strong>of</strong>-sight to theTotal Station equipment, which can have significant cost. The line-<strong>of</strong>-sightrequirement is not a problem for settlement monitoring inside a tunnel but is moredifficult in a downtown environment.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-1Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Borehole extensometers, in which the lengths <strong>of</strong> segments along vertical drilled holesare monitored, deliver the earliest warnings on impending large settlements. Thelowest portion directly above the tunnel would settle first, which can be measuredand set to generate alarms. Borehole extensometers are expected to be included inthe scope <strong>of</strong> the instrumentation for the actual tunnel construction.A very advanced method is InSAR monitoring, which uses earth-orbiting satellitesand compares multiple radar images to determine settlement values to an accuracy <strong>of</strong>¼ inch. Since satellites only pass the Seattle area every 24 days, there would be adelay <strong>of</strong> a month or longer to get results. For this reason, it is not considered apractical monitoring method for construction <strong>of</strong> the tunnel.In most practical applications, a combination <strong>of</strong> sensors and methods are employed,but considerable additional efforts are needed to relate the different methods at eachlocation.Since most settlements generally occur within a one-week period when theexcavation is directly below a building, some expensive sensors can be reused manytimes. For instance, if the project duration is one year, then the instruments could bereused approximately ten times (two weeks <strong>of</strong> baseline measurements, one weekmeasuring for active settlements, and two weeks <strong>of</strong> tailing-<strong>of</strong>f measurements, plussome time to allow for the relocation <strong>of</strong> the sensors). The length could be dividedinto ten zones, and sensor placement could be planned within such zones. However,the fixed monitoring elements <strong>of</strong> the project should remain in place for several yearsafter completion <strong>of</strong> the project should additional, follow-up monitoring be required.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-2Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


2.0 Basic MonitoringManual survey points are survey targets established well before the beginning <strong>of</strong>construction and surveyed by precise leveling. Typically these points consist <strong>of</strong> nailsor similar marks placed on pavements or walls. The points are then surveyed atvarious stages before, during, and after construction. The results may then becompared against values predicted by the analysis. This will allow actual settlementduring construction to be determined and further control measures to be put in placeif necessary. The frequency <strong>of</strong> manually surveying will be determined based on theactual amount <strong>of</strong> settlement occurring as the tunneling activities proceed.Another method is the traditional crack monitor consisting <strong>of</strong> two plastic pieces thatare taped together over existing cracks. One <strong>of</strong> the two pieces has a grid system thatis manually read and documented during site visits. The initial cost is low, butrepeated site visits are required, and, since it is a manual system read after the fact, noalarms are triggered.Existing cracks that are not expected to widen or close, consist <strong>of</strong> plastering a patch<strong>of</strong> non-shrinking patching material such as epoxy or mortar over a crack. Manualobservation <strong>of</strong> the patches during site visits is quick and easy, but such observationsprovide less information on the history <strong>of</strong> movements than measurements via thecrack monitors.Linear Variable Differential Transducers (LVDT) are extension meters that look likesmall shock absorbers but give a linear, variable voltage output proportional to thedifferential when installed across a crack. The voltage output can easily beconnected to the analog-to-digital (A/D) converters described below, and hence canbe monitored remotely and in real time with thresholds and alarms if desired.Strains, loads, and vibrations could also be monitored with sensors having aproportional output voltage and could be interfaced with the A/D converters, butthe requirements are too site-specific to be described in general terms.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-3Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


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3.0 Tilt Meter Monitoring3.1 Goals3.2 ImplementationTilt meters give continuous information on the tilt <strong>of</strong> an object. Their output is acontinuous voltage proportional to the tilt (or inclination) at the sensor location.• Economical determination <strong>of</strong> the tilt or change in slope <strong>of</strong> structuralcomponents.• Strategic sensor placements such that tilt measurements for critical buildingelements indicate no damage has occurred or indicate the severity <strong>of</strong> thedistortions.• Meter placement early in the project to get a baseline; if necessary, add someadditional sensors if settlements are higher than anticipated.• Install wiring for the output to be observable remotely. However, wirelesstechniques are in development and wiring may not be required for thisproject.• Typical accuracy <strong>of</strong> 1/1000 degree (1/100 inch per 5-story height).Find locations that describe the severity <strong>of</strong> building distortions (in other words,install the meter where movement is most likely to occur). Determine if singledirection tilt or biaxial tilt is needed. Measurement <strong>of</strong> leaning walls is simple; thesensor can be placed on a metal bracket fastened to the wall. To determinesettlements in beam-column systems (where columns remain nearly vertical), placethe sensors on the beams near the center <strong>of</strong> the span. For measuring sheardeformations in walls fasten beam type members that are spanning the wall and placetilt meters on this added beam type members.Each sensor requires a cable connected to a centrally located data acquisition pointto power the sensor and to provide for reading the signal. Most tilt sensors aretypically placed in the basement; however, measuring tilt both on the lowest floorand the top floor <strong>of</strong> a high-rise building would require expensive placement <strong>of</strong> longcables. Therefore, if tilt measurements are required at the top <strong>of</strong> a high-rise, it wouldbe more economical to add a second acquisition point at the top with an internetconnection, resulting in shorter cables.A major cost is the cable placement, especially if sensors are reused. Wirelesssystems are continuously being enhanced, so it may be feasible to use wirelessmethods. If sensors are reused ten times, wireless would probably be more costThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-5Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


effective than having to lay cables repeatedly. Wireless methods usually digitize thesignals, but it may be best to transform back into a continuous analog signal for ease<strong>of</strong> interfacing all <strong>of</strong> the sensors and observing them at the central location.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-6Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


4.0 GPS Monitoring4.1 Goals4.2 ImplementationGPS Rover stations can provide direct settlement information <strong>of</strong> x, y, and zcoordinates at multiple points on a building, though nearby base station equipment isrequired to serve as a reference point.• Direct readings <strong>of</strong> settlements with an accuracy <strong>of</strong> approximately 1/4 inch.• Limited to some special and important structures due to cost.• Typical accuracy <strong>of</strong> 1/4 inch or better after multiple hours <strong>of</strong> post-processingthe raw data.GPS monitoring is widely used abroad on hundreds <strong>of</strong> installations. Severalmanufacturers and consultants have different techniques, but reliable and consistentinformation on settlement is available to be observed remotely. On projects aroundthe world two or three base stations are used on a project <strong>of</strong> this size to serve asreference points to the GPS Rover stations placed on buildings. Others utilize onebase station and can have up to 20 remote stations on buildings that analyze buildingsettlements with a s<strong>of</strong>tware package.The only requirement besides power and internet access is a relatively unobstructedoverhead view to the satellites; however, no line <strong>of</strong> sight to reference stations isrequired. Placing two GPS stations on diagonal corners <strong>of</strong> a building should giveconsiderable information on differential settlement and expected damage, butadditional information from tilt meters would likely be required.Special antennas can enhance the accuracy at difficult locations, such as stations onthe ground with obstructed overhead views.There are no ongoing GPS subscription fees, but maintenance contracts on theequipment should insure the firmware and s<strong>of</strong>tware are up-to-date with potentialchanges.The GPS Rover stations can be easily moved to the ro<strong>of</strong>s <strong>of</strong> other buildings as thetunnel boring progresses, thereby lowering the cost per building monitored.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-7Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings E-8


5.0 Automated Monitoring Total Station5.1 Goals5.2 ImplementationAutomated Monitoring Total Stations utilize prisms fastened to the buildingexteriors. They do require line-<strong>of</strong>-sight to the Total Station equipment, which may bedifficult because <strong>of</strong> obstructions in a downtown environment. The informationprovided is x, y, and z coordinates, similar to GPS stations.• Direct recording <strong>of</strong> settlements at multiple locations within line-<strong>of</strong>-sight.• Intermediate cost solution between tilt meters and GPS monitoring.• Excellent accuracy <strong>of</strong> a few tenths <strong>of</strong> an inch (claimed by manufacturers asbeing as low as 1/16 inch).Where the opportunity exists to set up a central station and fulfill the requirement <strong>of</strong>many accurate settlement readings within line-<strong>of</strong>-sight, reference prisms can beplaced at points to be monitored. This system is ideal for a structure such as astraight tunnel, but in a downtown location with many buildings and trees, it is moredifficult to find multiple line-<strong>of</strong>-sight conditions from a single station.A current tunneling project in Zurich, Switzerland, has prism stations attached tosidewalk curbs, giving settlement information for utilities.Reuse <strong>of</strong> central stations as the tunneling progresses would lower the cost perbuilding monitored.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-9Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings E-10


6.0 Distributed Data Acquisition6.1 Goals6.2 ImplementationA data acquisition station provides a solution to collect data around the clock fromsensors that are distributed over a large downtown area and locked up in buildings.• Readings are taken remotely.• Consistency and repeatability in interfacing a variable amount and variety <strong>of</strong>sensors.• Robust and continuous system.• Ease <strong>of</strong> observing results and generating alarms.• Economical acquisition and evaluation <strong>of</strong> the data.This simple solution includes getting all sensors to output a linear voltage that caneasily be interfaced into an analog-to-digital converter (A/D) that prepares a digitalinput to a computer. The A/D can even be directly connected to the internetwithout any local computer and hence can be much more economical. Using adistributed data acquisition system, data is acquired by one computer at one centrallocation, analyzed and displayed conveniently on internet web pages, and monitoredfor threshold values that are not to be exceeded with appropriate alarms sent out byemails, web pages, etc. See Figure E-1 for a schematic <strong>of</strong> this system.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-11Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Figure E-1. Monitoring/Alert Mechanism SchematicIt is essential to have internet connections at all locations where data need to bemeasured and analyzed frequently and where alarms are required. Various wirelessnetwork solutions are available, but fixed wired internet access provided by thebuilding owners or internet access (DSL or cable) ordered for the locations areusually much more reliable. The cost <strong>of</strong> the A/D converters is relatively low, andthey can have data logging capability for stand-alone locations without internetaccess; however, such a system compromises access and no alarms are possible.Where building owners can provide internet access to the basement, connecting thesensors is easy. However, it is essential that no firewalls are blocking the portsneeded by the data acquisition. Otherwise, a DSL can be ordered for a building.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-12Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The emerging capability <strong>of</strong> wireless cellular network solutions should also beinvestigated to see if stable access and non-changing IP addresses are feasible. Thisis an emerging technology.Often the monitoring is done by the more traditional "data-loggers" available fromvarious manufacturers, along with s<strong>of</strong>tware familiar to the consultants. However, theflexibility and simplicity <strong>of</strong> the implementation described above should be used as abaseline for comparisons <strong>of</strong> the goals, costs, and resulting information that will bereadily available. The one central computer handling all data, as outlined above,allows observations in real time at all hours <strong>of</strong> the day, at the central location or byauthorized users accessing that data from anywhere.The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-13Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


The Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> Public <strong>Tunnel</strong> Disclosure - <strong>Assessment</strong> Request 11-0123 <strong>of</strong> for <strong>Settlement</strong> Elizabeth Campbell <strong>Impacts</strong> - 2nd to installment Buildings E-14


7.0 Levels <strong>of</strong> MonitoringEach building has been assessed for vulnerability to settlement, to determine howmuch information is needed to assess the degree <strong>of</strong> potential damage to the structureand to determine the data frequency for analysis. Taking into consideration theimportance <strong>of</strong> the building, one can determine the appropriate level <strong>of</strong> monitoring.This section provides three levels <strong>of</strong> monitoring with the quantities providedrepresenting guidelines for implementation.The number <strong>of</strong> sensors and monitoring is highly dependent on the size andcondition <strong>of</strong> the buildings, hence the notation "TBD" (to be determined).Manual crack monitors and patches are inexpensive to set up and should be usedliberally, with the frequency <strong>of</strong> observation tailored to the expected settlements anddamage being observed.Table E-1. Level 1 MonitoringItemQuantity Per BuildingManual Building Survey Point (survey targets) 4Manual Crack MonitorsTBDManual Crack PatchesTBDThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-15Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment


Table E-2. Level 2 MonitoringItemManual Building Survey PointQuantity Per Building4 minimumTilt Meter 8Manual Crack MonitorsTBDManual Crack PatchesTBDData Acquisition Station 1Table E-3. Level 3 MonitoringItemManual Building Survey PointQuantity Per Building4 minimumTilt Meter 8GPS Rover or AMTS (with multiple line-<strong>of</strong>sightlocations, Robotic Total Stationmonitoring becomes more economical)2Data Acquisition Station 1Manual Crack MonitorsTBDManual Crack PatchesTBDThe Alaskan Way Viaduct & Seawall Replacement Program March 2010Proposed SR 99 <strong>Bored</strong> <strong>Tunnel</strong> - <strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong> <strong>Impacts</strong> to Buildings E-16Public Disclosure Request 11-0123 for Elizabeth Campbell - 2nd installment

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