Practice question

A stiff clay would otherwise meet Type A strength, but it was previously excavated and replaced. How must it be classified for sloping?

  1. It may still be sloped as Type A
  2. It cannot be Type A; previously disturbed soil is excluded from Type A
  3. It automatically becomes stable rock
  4. OSHA soil types do not apply to clay

Answer: B — It cannot be Type A; previously disturbed soil is excluded from Type A

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