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During sheet-pile trenching beside an existing curb, which field signal most urgently warrants a work stop and engineer review?

Choices

  • (A) Minor dust from workers only
  • (B) New curb cracks, measurable shoring movement, or water inflow that destabilises the trench
  • (C) End of excavator operator shift
  • (D) Arrival of a new delivery truck

Correct answer: (B)

New curb cracks, measurable shoring movement, or water inflow that destabilises the trench

Explanation

Movement, cracking, or uncontrolled seepage precede many trench failures near utilities.

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