The soil profile at a site has been investigated and the typical soil profile in the 100 feet has been determined to be: Depth Shear Wave Soil Description "N" PI (feet) Velocity 0- 30 Clay 85 30 - 50 Silty Sand 35 50 - 100 Sand and Gravel 50 What is the soil profile type according to 1997 UBC.

The soil profile at a site has been investigated and the typical soil profile in the 100 feet has been determined to be: Depth Shear Wave Soil Description "N" PI (feet) Velocity 0- 30 Clay 85 30 - 50 Silty Sand 35 50 - 100 Sand and Gravel 50 What is the soil profile type according to 1997 UBC.

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