Practice question
A newly laid pipe is bearing on the bells at several joints instead of along the barrel. What correction is needed?
- Add more backfill on top to seat the pipe
- Excavate proper bell holes and re-bed the pipe so the barrel is uniformly supported
- Rotate every other pipe section 90 degrees
- Leave it alone if the joints look tight
Answer: B — Excavate proper bell holes and re-bed the pipe so the barrel is uniformly supported
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