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Proofrolling reveals pumping soil under a planned pavement area. What should the site contractor do?

Correct Answer

A) Notify the responsible party and correct or stabilize the unsuitable area before base placement.

Pumping subgrade indicates instability that must be addressed before cover.

Answer Options
A
Notify the responsible party and correct or stabilize the unsuitable area before base placement.
B
Place base immediately to bridge it
C
The contractor should ignore if the surface dries by afternoon
D
The contractor should use the area for concrete washout, leaving soft subgrade proofroll unverified

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Pumping subgrade indicates instability that must be addressed before cover.

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