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Which of the following describes the most appropriate technique for backfilling around a newly installed PVC sanitary sewer pipe?
For backfilling around pipes, particularly PVC, granular, fine-grained material (often referred to as 'select backfill' or 'sand bedding') placed in controlled
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Question: Which of the following describes the most appropriate technique for backfilling around a newly installed PVC sanitary sewer pipe?
Answer options:
- Using large, angular rocks for rapid compaction
- Compacting with the excavator bucket directly over the pipe ✅ Placing granular, fine-grained material in layers and compacting gently
- Pushing large quantities of uncompacted clay soil over the pipe quickly
Correct answer: Placing granular, fine-grained material in layers and compacting gently
Explanation: For backfilling around pipes, particularly PVC, granular, fine-grained material (often referred to as 'select backfill' or 'sand bedding') placed in controlled layers and compacted gently is crucial to prevent damage to the pipe and ensure uniform support. This protects the pipe from stress concentrations and future settlement.
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