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A crew places a 24-inch backfill lift where the compactor is approved for 8-inch lifts. What should be done?

Correct Answer

C) Remove or rework material into acceptable lift thickness and compact/test again.

Too-thick lifts may not compact throughout their depth and must be reworked.

Answer Options
A
Select compact only the top surface for backfill lift too thick
B
Handle backfill lift too thick by choosing to place pavement immediately
C
Remove or rework material into acceptable lift thickness and compact/test again.
D
Apply mark it as an allowance to the backfill lift too thick condition

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Too-thick lifts may not compact throughout their depth and must be reworked.

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