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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOnsite Wastewater Treatment System Design 02.20.2015c.&£tech HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnlcal, Inc. 5020 County Road 154 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Phone: 970-945-7988 Fax: 970-945-8454 Emafl: hpgeo@hpgeotech.com ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DESIGN PROPOSED BARN GARFIELD COUNTY PARCEL: 239327300005 12431 STATE HIGHWAY 82 NEAR CARBONDALE GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO JOB NO. 114 494B FEBRUARY 20, 2015 PREPARED FOR: KATHLEEN SULLIVAN 12431 HIGHWAY 82 CARBONDALE, COLORADO 81623 (kbsullivanlO@gmail.com) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... -I - BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................................ -I - PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ..................................................................................... -I - SITE CONDITIONS ....................................................................................................... -2 - SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ...................................................................................... -2 - OWTS ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... - 2 - DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................. - 3 - SOIL TREATMENT AREA ....................................................................................... -3 - OWTS COMPONETS ................................................................................................ -4 - OWTS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................. -6- 0WTS OPERATION .................................................................................................. -6- 0WTS MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... - 7 - OWTS CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION ................................................................. - 7 - LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................... - 8 . FIGURE 1 -OWTS SITE PLAN FIGURE 2 -SOIL TREATMENT AREA CALCULATION FIGURE 3 -SOIL TREATMENT AREA PLAN VIEW FIGURE 4 -SO IL TREA TMENT AREA CROSS SECTION ATTACHMENTS APPENDIX A -Valley Precast Tank Detail APPENDIX B -Logs of Profile Pits and USDA Test Results Job No. 114 4948 INTRODUCTION This report provides the results of an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) design for the proposed barn for the property located at 12431 State Highway 82, near Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado. The purpose-of this report was to provide design details for an OWTS in accordance with the 2014 Garfield County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Regulations and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Regulation #43. The services were performed in accordance with our agreement for professional services to Kathleen Sullivan dated December 1, 2014. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical (HP Geotech) previously performed a subsoil study for foundation design and percolation test at the site, and submitted our findings in a report dated November 21, 2014, Job No. 114 494A. The field and laboratory information obtained from that study was utilized in the OWTS design contained in this report. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION The proposed construction on the property will consist of a new barn located southeast of the existing residence as shown on Figure 1. The OWTS for the barn is to be designed as for an auxiliary building with no living space. Estimated wastewater flow for the structure was based on fixture unit flows per Table 6-2 of Regulation #43 of the State of Colorado. Water will be supplied to the barn by the existing well located north of the main residence. If proposed construction is different than that described above, we should be contacted to re-evaluate our design recommendations. Job No. 114 494B -2- SITE CONDITIONS The property consists of an approximately 1.68 acre lot. There is currently a three bedroom residence and barn on the property . The existing barn will be removed to allow for construction of the new barn . Vegetation consists of lawn grasses and scattered trees. The Roaring Fork River lies along the southern property boundary. There is an irrigation ditch and a swale located between the Roaring Fork River channel and the proposed soil treatment area, see Figure 1. The ditch flows water seasonally. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS \. The field exploration was conducted by HP Geotech on November 12, 2014. Two exploratory pits and three percolation test holes were excavated at the approximate locations shown on Figure 1 to evaluate the subsurface conditions. Logs of the profile pits from our November 21 , 2014 report are provided as an attachment to this report . The soils encountered, below about 3Yi feet of fill in Pit I and 5Y2 feet of fill in Pit 2, consisted of silt and sand overlying slightly silty sandy gravel with cobbles and boulders. A hydrometer and gradation analysis was performed on a sample of the sand and silt soils from Pit 2. The results of the hydrometer/gradation analyses are also provided as an attachment. The soils classified as Sandy Loam per the USDA classification system. Percolation tests were performed in the three test holes (P-1, P-2 and P-3) on November 12, 2014. Percolation test rates ranged from about 23 to 80 minutes per inch. Percolation test procedures outlined in Regulation #43 were not utilized and the results were only used for comparison of the soil profile pit evaluations . OWTS ANALYSIS Based on the test pit evaluations, the soil treatment trenches are expected to be located sand and silt or the underlying silty, sandy gravel soils. The soil treatment area will be sized for a Long-Term Acceptance Rate (LTAR) of0.35 gallons per square foot per day based on the variable soil types and relatively slow percolation test results encountered . Job No. 114 4948 -3- The system will be designed to consist gravity fed Infiltrator trench soil treatment area (ST A). A 50 feet horizontal setback is required from the soil treatment area, septic tank and sewer line to any surface water features. The sewage will gravity flow to the septic tank for primary treatment then gravity flow to the soil treatment area for disposal and final treatment. DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS The system has been designed to consist gravity fed Infiltrator trench soil treatment area (ST A). The design recommendations presented below are based on the proposed construction, the site and subsurface conditions encountered and our experience in the area. Locations of the components of the OWTS are shown on Figure 1. The STA is located about 30 feet from the area we tested and we expect the subsoil conditions will be generally similar to our profile pits, but we should determine actual subsoil conditions at the ST A at the time of construction. If conditions encountered during construction are different than those that are described in this report please contact us so we can re-evaluate our design recommendations. SOIL TREATMENT AREA • The treatment system will consist of one trench with 14 Infiltrator Quick 4 Plus Standard chambers. The ST A was sized based on an LT AR of 0.35 gallons per square feet per day. • Each chamber was allowed 12 square feet of area. No reduction in the ST A was applied for use of chambers. The total ST A is 168 square feet. Soil treatment area calculations are shown on Figure 2. • The base and sidewalls of the trench excavations should be scarified prior to chamber installation. • A minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 24 inches of cover soil should be placed over the chambers. Job No. 114 4948 -4- • Backfill should be graded to deflect surface water away from the absorption area and should be sloped at l Horizontal to 1 Vertical or flatter. • Disturbed soil should be re-vegetated as soon as possible with a native grass mix. No trees, shrubs or other plants with deep roots should be planted on or near the absorption area as this may damage the system piping. • Four inch diameter inspection ports should be installed vertically in to the knockouts provided in the Infiltrator end caps at each end of the trench. The inspection port piping should be screwed into the top to the chambers and should not extend down to the ground surface inside the chambers . The inspection ports should extend at least 8 inches above the finished ground surface or be protected in a valve box at finished grade . • A plan view of the absorptio n area is presented as Figure 3 and a cross section of the absorption area is presented as Figure 4 OWTS COMPONETS Recommended OWTS components provi ded below are based on our design details and our experience with the specific component manufacturers. Equivalent components may be feasible but would need to be approved by us prior to construction . Septic Tank • A 500 gallon, two chamber VaUey Precast septic tank is proposed for primary treatment of sewage. A copy of the tank detail is provided as an attachment to th is report. An effluen t fil ter should be installed in the outlet tee of the tank . • The tank must be set level. A gravel road base bedding material may be necessary to prevent tank damage during placement and act as a leveling course. • Install tank with 2 feet minimum cover so il for frost protection. Maximum tank soil cover depth is 4 feet. • The septic tank lids must extend to finished grade ground surface and should be made to be easily located . Job No. 114 4948 -5- Sewer Pipe • The sewer line from the barn to the septic tank should not be less than the diameter of the building drain ~d not less than 4 inches in diameter. • The sewer pipe should have a rating of SDR35 or stronger. • Sewer pipe should be sloped at 2% minimum from the barn to the septic tank except for the last I 0 feet, which should be sloped at 4% maximum (2% minimum) to help limit disturbance of solids in the tank. • 36 inches minimum of cover soil should be provided over the sewer pipe. Paved areas, patios or other areas without vegetative cover may be more susceptible to frost. We recommend 48 inches of soil cover over the sewer pipe in these areas and the pipe be insulated on top and sides with 2 inch thick blue foam insulation board. If adequate soil cover is not possible, we should be contacted for re- evaluation prior to installation. • The sewer pipe should be bedded in compacted % inch road base or native soils provided that the native soils contain no angular rocks or rocks larger than 2Yi inches in diameter to help prevent settlement of the pipe. Sags could cause standing effluent to freeze and damage piping. • Install cleanout pipes within 5 feet of building foundation, where the sewer pipe bends 90 degrees or more and every 100 feet of sewer pipe. • All 90 degree bends should be installed using a 90 degree long-sweep or by using two 45 degree elbows. • The sewer line location shown on Figure l is considered conceptual. We assume that there will be only one sewer line exiting the barn. It is the responsibility of the owner to locate all sewer line exit locations and connections to the septic tank. Effluent Transport Piping • The effluent transport pipe should be 4 inch diameter SDR35 sloped at a 2% minimum to drain to the soil treatment area. • The effluent transport pipe should be bedded in compacted% inch road base or native soils provided that the native soils contain no angular rocks or rocks larger Job No. 114 4948 -6- than 2!h inches in diameter to help prevent settlement of the pipe. Sags in the piping could cause standing effluent to freeze and damage the piping . • A minimum 24 inches of cover soil should be provided over the effluent transport pipe. Paved areas, patios or other paved area or areas without vegetative cover may be more susceptible to freezing . We recommend 48 inches of soil cover ove r the pipe in these areas. If adequate cover soil is not possible the effluent pipe should be insulated on top and sides with 2 inch th ick foam insulation board, and we should re-evaluate the proposed soil cover prior to installati on . • All 90 degree bends should be installed using a 90 degree long-sweep or by us ing two 45 degree elbows. OWTS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The OWTS will require periodic inspection and ma intenance to funct ion properly. A properly designed, installed and maintained system can greatly increase its lifespan. The level of maintenance will vary depending .on the comp lexity of the system and water use habits of the residents . We recommend that an OWTS Operation and Maintenance (O&M} Manual be developed. Depending on the complexity of the system a contract with an OWTS maintenance provider may be prudent. Below are some basic recommendations for the O&M . OWTS OPERATION • Use of high efficiency water fixtures is recommended to decrease the hydraulic load on the OWTS system. • Fix plumbing leaks immediately as this may cause a hydraulic overload of the soil absorption system . • Do not irrigate the area on top of or directly upgradient of the soil absorption field as this may cause a hydraulic over1oad. • Do not dispose of household was te down household drains as this may clog or damage OWTS components. Examples of household waste includes : dental floss, cotton swabs , coffee grounds, paper towels, feminine products and many other kitchen and bath items. Job No . 1 t 4 4948 - 7 - • Use of kitchen garbage disposals is not recommended. If a garbage disposal is utilized, kitchen wastewater should be screened thoroughly. Many kitchen solids are not decomposed in the septic tank and may cause increased tank pumping frequency. • Do not dispose of household chemicals, greases, oils, paints, hot tub water or water softener backwash in household drains. A separate drywell, if feasible, may be necessary for hot tub water or water softener backwash disposal. • Limit the use of bleach as this may harm useful bacteria in the septic tank and soil absorption system. • Liquid dishwasher and clothes washer detergent is recommended for households served by an OWTS . Clay substances used as fillers in powder detergents may result in clogging of the soils absorption system . • The effluent in septic tanks can freeze during extended periods of non-use. We recommend that a tank heater be installed in this system to help prevent freezing. OWTS MAINTENANCE • Inspect the septic tank, effluent filter and soil treatment area at least annually for problems or signs of failure . • The effluent filter should be cleaned annually by spray washing solids into the first chamber of the septic tank. • Septic tank should be pumped and cleaned every 3 to 5 years depending on use . Longer pumping intervals may increase the amount of solids that reach the soil absorption area, which may shorten its life span. • Pumping of the septic tank should take place when the level of the sludge and scum layers combined take up 25 to 33% of the capacity of the first chamber of the tank. OWTS CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION The Garfield County Environmental Health Department requires that the designer provide an As-Built certification of the OWTS construction. We should be provided with at least Job N o. 114 4948 -8- 48 hour notice prior to the installer needing the As-Built inspections. Prior to issuance of our certification letter, we require observation of all system components prior to back.fill. The number of site visits required for the inspection will depend on the installer's construction schedule. LIMITATIONS We have prepared this design in accordance with generally accepted engineering principles and practices in this area at this time. We make no warranty either expressed or implied. The recommendations provided in this report are based on the site conditions, profile pits, percolation tes t ho les, soil texture analysis, the proposed construction and our experience in the area . Variations in the subsurface conditions may not become evident until excavation is performed . If conditions encountered during construction appear different from those described in this report, we should be notified so that re-evaluation of the recommendations may be made . This report has been prepared for the exclusive use by our client for design purposes . We are not responsible for technical interpretations by others of our information . As the project evolves, we should provide continued consultation and field services during construction to review and monitor the implementation of our recommendations, and to verify that' the recommendations have been appropriately interpreted. Significant design changes may require add itional analysis or modifications to our design . It is our opinion that the designed location of the OWTS components does not violate any setback requirements of the current Garfield County Regulations. Below is a table of common minimum horizontal setbacks to OWTS components. Refer to the Garfield County Regulations for a complete list of required setbacks. We recommend the OWTS components be surveyed by a Professional Colorado Land Surveyor and verified by H-P Geotech prior to the system permitting. Job No . 114 494 8 -9 - Table I -Common Minimum Horizontal Setbacks from OWTS Components Water Lined Lake, Dry Wells Supply Occupied Ditch Irrigation Ditch Septic Line Dwelling or Ditch, or Tank Lake Stream Gulch Absorption 100' 25' 20 ' 20' 50' 25 ' 5' Area Septic 50' 10' 5' Tank 10' 50' 10' - Building 50' 1 O' O' 10' 50' 10 ' -Sewer Please contact us for any necessary revisions or discussion after review of this report by GarfieJd County. If you have any questions, or if we may be of further assistance , please let us know Respectfully Submitted, HEPWORTH -PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL, INC . ~ c3.£vr> 7 r;&iJ Jason A. Deem Project Geologist Reviewed by: JAD/ksw Palomino Design Build, PC -Jack Palomino (1a~kp!t!L1rn11H)55([f~m;:iil.~'.Pllt ) Job No. 114 4948 ~ech -9- Table 1 -Common Minimum Horizontal Setbacks from OWTS Components Water Lined Lake, Dry Wells Supply Occupied Ditch Irrigation Ditch Septic Line Dwelling or Ditch, or Tank Lake Stream Gulch Absorption 100 ' 25' 20 ' 20' 50' 25 ' 5' Area Septic 50' 10' 5' 10' 50 ' 10' -Tank Building 50 ' IO' O' 10' 50' 10' -Sewer Please contact us for any necessary revisions or discussion after review of this report by Garfield County. If you have any questions ; or if we may be of further assistance, please let us know Respectfully Submitted, HEPWORTH -PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL, INC. Jason A. Deem Project Geologist Reviewed by: David A. Young , P .E. JAD/ksw Palomino Design Build, PC -Jack Palomino (jackpalomino55 @gmail.com) Job No. 11 4 494 8 . -. .. ~ ,. •t -•!" {!. t ! • \\\~ \ ~·· . ? j• .7.~ .~ ,i , ' ... ~~IL.-41 \ ---- '$• ···~' , .. ~~;.~ ~~,. .. ~ t~' U' ~.: j\I •. PROPOSED SO'L TREATMENT p 3 !:::. AREA CONSISTING OF ONE ROW OF 14 INFILTRATOR QUICK APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1 INCH = 40 FEET 114 4948 ~tech HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECHNlCAL at25 ' 4.::. •• .._,, .. ~ t°"'i ·-... C ' p 2 !:::. 12431 STATE HIGHWAY 82 OWTS SITE PLAN FIGURE 1 OWTS ABSORPTION AREA CALCULADONS In accordance wth the 2014 Garfiek:I county OWTS Regulati>ns and the CObrado Department of Heath and Envioment's Regulatbn #43 the treatment area was cak:ulated as fobws: CALCULADON OF OWJS DESIGN FLOW; Q = F1+F2+F3+F4 WHERE: Q = DESIGN FLOW BASED ON AXTURE UNITS Fl= TOILET= F2 = BATH SINK = F3 =SHOWER= F4 = UTIUTY SINK = Q= tALCULADON OF OWTS ABSORmON AREA; I --i-- 1 . '· t I I I --, I r 24.8 GALLONS PER DAY 14.7 GALLONS PER DAY 8.4 GALLONS PER DAY 8.4 GALLONS PER DAY 56.3 GALLONS PER DAY -}· - I . I --_I I i I L MINIUMUM ABSORPTION AREA AGGREGATE :;:; Q + LTAR I --·~------·-__ I_ I ..... WHERE : Q= -------LTAR (SOIL TYPE 3) = MINIMUM SOIL TREATMENT AREA = SIZE ADJU5rMENT FOR CHAMBERS =- NUMBER OF TRENCHES = NUMBER OF CHAMBERS PER TRENCH= SOIL TREATMENT AREA PER CHAMBER = ACTIJAL SOIL TREATMENT AREA= 114 494B ~tech HEPWORTH-PAWUIJ< GEOTECHNICAL I -' t --+ I ! 56.3 GALLONS PER DAY 0.35 GALLONS PER SQUARE FOOT PER DAY 160.9 SQUARE FEET l 1.0 *NO REDUCTION TAKEN 1 14 12 SQUARE FEET 168.0 SQUARE FEET --:------ 12431 STATE HIGHWAY 82 FIGURE2 SOIL TREATMENT AREA CALCULATIONS 411 non-perforated SDR35 pipe sloped at 2% min. down to trench 4 inch diameter inspection port installed vertically into knockouts provided in end caps. Install vents at each end of trench. Removable cap to be placed on top of pipe. Pipe must stick up at least 8 inches above finished grade or be installed at grade in a valve box. Fourteen Infiltrator Quick 4 Plus Standard Chambers. APPROXIMATE SCALE: 1 INCH= 10 FEET 114 4948 Notes: Infiltrator Quick 4 Plus Standard End Cap 1.""Chambers should be installed level on a scarified ground surface. 2. All piping should have a rating of SDR35 or stonger. 3. Changes lo this design should not be made without consultation and approval by HP Geolech . ~tech HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECHN!CAL 12431 STATE HIGHWAY 82 ABSORPTION AREA PLAN VIEW FIGURE3 114 4948 ~ech Infiltrator Quick 4 Plus Standard chamber installed level with 12" minimum and 18" maximum cover soil. Cover Soil Graded to Deflect Surface Water Scarify ground surface prior to chamber installation Notes: :;:-chambers shou ld be installed level on a scarified ground surface. 2. Care should be taken by the contractor to avoid compaction of the native soils In the trench areas. 3. Changes to this design should not be made without consultation and approval by HP Geotech. 12431 STATE HIGHWAY 82 FIGURE4 HEPWORTHPAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL SOIL TREATMENT AREA CROSS SECTION APPENDIX A Valley Precast Septic Tank Detail Job No. J 14 4948 Item# 500T-2CP DESIGN NOTES • Design per performance test per ASTM C1227 • Top surface area 23.4 ftZ • re @ 28 days: concrete = 6,000 PSI Min. Installation: • Tank to be set on 5" min. sand bed or pea gravel • Tank to be backfilled uniformly on all sides in lifts less than 24" and mechanically compacted • Excavated material may be used for ba~kfill, provided large stones are removed • Excavation should be dewatered and tank filled with water prior to being put in service for installation with water table less than 2' below grade • Meets C1644-06 for resillent connectors • Inlet and Outlet identified above pipe • Delivered complete with internal piping • PVC or concrete risers available • Secondary safety screen available with PVC riser •see installation guide on our website ALLOWABLE BURY (Based on Water Table) WATER TABLE ALLOWABLE EARTH FIU O' • O" 3'-0~ 1'. 0" 4'-0" 2' -0" 4'-0" 500 Gallon Top Seam Two Compartment ----~s,811'---- 5 F _J; 6" . 5 " ·~. .. .... ----52"---- Digging Specs rnvert Top View 20" Clear Access Butyl Rubber Sealant Section View Dimensions 7' Long x 7' Wide Inlet Outlet Length Width Height 56" below Inlet invert 56" 53" . ss· 58" 68" Net caeac!!Y. Net Wei ght Inlet Side OuUetSlde Total Lid Tank Total 3'-0" 4'-0" DRY 4'-0" 251 gallons 251 gallons 502 gallons 1,340 lbs Water& Wastewater (719) 395-6764 VALLEY •Systems 4,650 lbs 5,990 lbs 28005 Co. Rd. 317 P.O.Box925 Buena Vista, CO 81211 •Products Fax: ~719} 395-3727 0 PRECAST, Inc. •Service Website: www.valleyprecastcom Email: frontdesk@valleyprecast.com Job No. J 14 4948 APPENDIXB Logs of Profile Pits USDA Gradation Test Results PIT 1 0 ~ I 5 L: a. Q) Cl WC •13.3 00:101 -200;54 -i +4 .. 70 -..... 20Q 01 10 PIT 2 WC •11 .5 00•100 GRAVEL .. 5 1 SAMPLE TAKEN SANO a 52 } FROM PERCOLATION SILT •32 TEST HOLE P 2 AT 21/2 0 5 10 LEGEND : CLAY•11 J T04FEET 10 FILL; about 6 inches of topsoil overlying silty clayey sand and gravel with cobbles and small boulders, medium dense, moist, mixed browns. SAJl.ID AND SILT {SM·ML); slightly gravelly, medium stiff, moist, red. GRAVEL (GM); with cobbles and small boulders, sandy, silty, dense, moist, reddish brown, subrounded rocks. 2" Diameter hand driven liner sample. Disturbed bulk sample. NOTES: 1. Exploratory pits were excavated on November 12, 2014 with a Cat 307 trackhoe. 2. Locations of exploratory pits were measured approximately by pacing from features shown on the site plan provided. 3. Elevations of exploratory pits were not measured and the logs of exploratory pits are drawn to depth . 4. The exploratory pit locations and elevations should be considered accurate only to the degree Implied by the method used. 5. The lines between materials shown on the exploratory pit logs represent the approximate boundaries between material types and transitions may be gradual. 6. No free water was encountered in the pits at the time of excavating. Fluctuation in water level may occur with time. 7. Laboratory Testing Results: WC = Water Content (%) DD = Dry Density (pcf) +4 = Percent retained on the No. 4 sieve -200 = Percent passing No. 200 sieve 114 494A Gravel = Percent retained on No. 1 O Sieve Sand = Percent passing No. 1 O sieve and retained on No. 325 sieve Silt = Percent passing No. 325 sieve to particle size .002mm Clay = Percent smaller then particle size .002mm LOGS OF EXPLORATORY PITS Figure 2 I L: g. Cl 0 w z ~ w a::: """" z w (.) a::: w a.. I HYDROMETERANALYSIS I SIEVEANALYSIS 7 HR TIME READINGS U.S. STANDARD SERIES I O i~ ~. 15 MIN 60MIN19MIN 4 MIN. 1 MIN #200 #100 #50 #30 #16 #8 #4 CLEAR SQUARE OPENINGS 3/8' 3/4' 1112" 3· 5'6' 8' 100 : 10 90 20 80 : 30 70 40 60 50 50 60 40 70 30 80 20 90 10 100 0 .001 .002 .005 .009 .019 .037 .074 .150 .300 .600 1.18 2.36 4.75 9.5 19.0 37.5 76.2 152 203 12.5 127 DIAMETER OF PARTICLES IN MIWMETERS CtAYlOSLl GRAVEL 70 % SAND 20 % SILTANDCLAY 10 % LIQUID LIMIT % PLASTICllY INDEX % SAMPLE OF: Slightly Silty Sandy Gravel with Cobbles FROM: Pit 1 at 6 to 7 Feet (!) z en (/) < a.. """" z w (.) a::: LL.I a.. 114 494A ~ GRADATION TEST RESULTS Figure 4 HEPWORTH-PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL