Question

1. what would you report here?

image of a stone retaining wall and steps with some damage

• retaining wall is settling and shifting
• the steps are settling away from the retaining wall
• failure of the retaining wall is imminent
• joints and stonework should be filled with mortar
• drainage holes should be added to the retaining wall

Explanation:

Looking at the image, the retaining wall (the stone wall structure) shows signs of settling and shifting—there are visible gaps and misalignment, indicating it's moving. The other options: steps settling away isn't evident, imminent failure is too extreme, mortar filling or drainage holes aren't the main issue here. The first option matches the visual of the wall's movement.

Answer:

A. Retaining wall is settling and shifting