G EOTECHNICAL C ONSTRAINTS IN S TORMWATER I NFILTRATION P RACTICE
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Presented by:
Uri Eliahu, GE [email protected]
(925) 866-9000
May 23, 2011
GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS IN STORMWATER INFILTRATION PRACTICE
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Overview of Presentation
1. Established Geotechnical Practice
2. Typical Geotechnical Constraints Where Infiltration Practices Are Discouraged
3. Typical Mitigation Measures
4. Integrating Geotechnical Considerations Into Stormwater Design
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Established Geotechnical Practice
Geotechnical Engineers are concerned with hazards associated with geologic conditions on development projects including:
– Slope Stability– Foundation Design– Shrink Swell Potential of Soils– Groundwater
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“New” Stormwater Management Considerations
• Infiltrate rainfall runoff into ground or open space where feasible.
• Construct stormwater Integrated Management Practices (IMPs) near roadways and structures.
• Disperse on-site IMPs as much as possible.
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Typical Geotechnical Constraint – High Groundwater Table
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Geologic Variability in Contra Costa County
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Typical Geotechnical Constraint – Foundation
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Typical Geotechnical Constraint – Deep Fill
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Typical Geotechnical Constraint – Cut Areas
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Mitigation Measures
• Avoid discharging stormwater on slopes whenever possible
• In clay soils, un-lined stormwater IMPs should be located away from movement-sensitive improvements (pavements/structures etc.)
• Line IMPs in areas with potential geologic hazards as noted in previous slides
• IMPs that rely solely on infiltration will not function in clay soils due to extremely low soil permeability and will be likely to trigger problems described above
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Integrating Geotechnical Considerations Into Your Stormwater Design
Consult a geotechnical engineer in the stormwater control plan (SWCP) early on
Identify areas where infiltration practices are impractical
Line IMPs or locate to areas where risks to structures, slopes and groundwater are lessened
Confirm subsurface conditions beneath larger IMPs during construction phase