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24.
A circular area of radius 'R' on the surface of a semi-infinite soil mass is uniformly loaded with a loading intensity of 'q'. The vertical stress σz directly below its centre at a depth 'z', is given by
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Umesh H A said:   7 years ago
I think option B is right.

Umesh H A said:   7 years ago
The Answer should be B.

Ajay Kumar Yadav said:   3 years ago
I think B is the correct answer.

Rahul verma said:   2 years ago
According to the question, answer B is correct for the "UDL loading" condition.

And option C is correct for normal loading or concentrated loading conditions.

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