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A crew places concrete over standing water and mud in a footing trench. What should happen first?

Correct Answer

A) Prepare a clean bearing surface.

Footing concrete should be placed on a suitable prepared bearing surface, not over mud or standing water.

Answer Options
A
Prepare a clean bearing surface.
B
Add more water to the mix.
C
Leave the rough condition in place where a crew places concrete over standing water and mud in a footing trench, and leave the defect for closeout review.
D
Close the inspection item where a crew places concrete over standing water and mud in a footing trench, without checking the required installation before cover.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Footing concrete should be placed on a suitable prepared bearing surface, not over mud or standing water.

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