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A trench shield's tabulated data covers depths up to 12 ft, but the planned pipe run reaches 15 ft in the same soil. What should the superintendent require?

Correct Answer

D) Use a protective system within its tabulated data or obtain a registered professional engineer's design

Protective systems must be used within their tabulated data or be designed by a registered professional engineer for the actual conditions. Other choices rely on an unapproved use or unsafe equipment support.

Answer Options
A
Use the box because the difference is only 3 ft
B
Stack spoil against the box to stiffen it
C
Enter only while the excavator holds the shield and leave trench shield limitations unchecked
D
Use a protective system within its tabulated data or obtain a registered professional engineer's design

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Protective systems must be used within their tabulated data or be designed by a registered professional engineer for the actual conditions. Other choices rely on an unapproved use or unsafe equipment support.

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