Why is exceeding specified lift thickness during structural fill compaction a fundamental execution error?
Choices
- (A) Compaction never affects fills
- (B) Compactor energy cannot densify thick loose lifts so density tests fail in the core
- (C) Thick lifts always self-consolidate uniformly
- (D) Field tests are cosmetic only
Correct answer: (B)
Compactor energy cannot densify thick loose lifts so density tests fail in the core
Explanation
Thin lifts allow systematic proof rolling per layer.