Question

Match the soil class with their respective descriptions according to VOB/C, DIN 18300(DIN, 2009):

a.	Class 7	1.	Moderately difficult to excavate
b.	Class 4	2.	Easy to excavate rock and similar soils
c.	Class 1	3.	Hard to excavate rock
d.	Class 6	4.	Topsoil

1. a - 1, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
2. a - 3, b - 1, c - 4, d - 2
3. a - 2, b - 4, c - 1, d - 3
4. a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : a - 3, b - 1, c - 4, d - 2

Explanation:

Soil and rock classification (according to VOB – Part C: General technical specifications in construction contracts (ATV) – earthworks, ATV DIN 18300

Soil and rock classification

Class 1 - Top Soil

Class 2: Flowing Soil

Class 3: Easily loosened soil types

Class 4: Moderately hard-to-loosen soil types

Class 5: Hard-to-loosen soil types

Class 6: Easily loosened rocks and comparable soil types

Class 7: Hard-to-loosen rock