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Non-problem soils

Which of the following are non-problem soils, which are not subject to significant changes in volume and have excellent bearing capacity? (Choose 3)
A. GM
B. SP
C. OL
D. OH
E. PT
F. SM

AnswerGM are gravels or gravel sand mixtures with silt, SP are sands with little or no fines, SM are silty sands (Problem soils: OL organic silts, OH organic clays, PT peat or muck)

ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD

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