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26. Which of the following may be a possible cause for not achieving required compaction parameters on a construction site?
  1. Heavy machinery
  2. Oversaturated soil
  3. Excess traffic
  4. All of the above
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27. Which of the following best describes the cut construction method for earth retaining systems?
  1. Walls are constructed from the base of the wall up, following excavation operations
  2. Walls are constructed from the top down to the base, concurrent with excavation operations
  3. A and B
  4. None of the above
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28. Which of the following equations is used for evaluating a retaining structure’s factor of safety of against overturning (FSo)?
  1. FSo = resisting moment / overturning force
  2. FSo = resisting force / overturning force
  3. FSo = resisting moment / overturning moment
  4. FSo = resisting force/ overturning moment
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29. Which of the following elements are typically included on the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan of a construction site?
  1. Site drawing with existing and proposed conditions
  2. Standard details of each erosion and sediment control best management plan (BMP) proposed for use
  3. BMP inspection and maintenance schedule
  4. All of the above.
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30. What is the amount of tension that should be applied to the spring balance of the end of a steel tape to yield the proper tension to the 75-ft increment? (Assume the final measurement in the line of tape is 75 ft and the normal 100-foot tape tension is 10 lbs.)
  1. 7.5 lbs
  2. 10 lbs
  3. 75 lbs
  4. None of the above
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