What is a common approach used to deal with collapsible soil when constructing water canals?
A) Waterproof it with an impermeable barrier.
B) Remove all of it and replace it with an engineered fill.
C) Precollapse it by soaking it with water.
D) Use a reinforced concrete lining for the canal.
E) Extend sections of very large diameter pipe through these areas.

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Precollapsing the soil by soaking it with water is a common approach to stabilize collapsible soil before construction.

What Is a Common Approach Used to Deal with Collapsible