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42.
The change in the vertical stress in the soil mass estimated by Boussinesq's equation when Poisson's ratio of soil changes from 0.3 to 0.5 will be
Discussion:
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Irfan Jafri said:
4 years ago
As vertical stress in the case of Boussinesq analysis is independent of material i.e. E&u.
So, no change.
So, no change.
Krish Pandit said:
5 years ago
Boussinesq's equation does not depend upon the Poisson's ratio. So the answer is D.
Dolly said:
7 years ago
D is the correct answer.
Mrinmoy Nath said:
8 years ago
Boussinesq's equation doesn't depend on Poisson's ratio So D is the correct answer.
Roy said:
8 years ago
D will be the correct answer.
Harish said:
9 years ago
Boussinesq's equation does not depend upon the Poisson's ratio. So, it will be increase by 50%.
Harish said:
9 years ago
Can anyone provide explanation for the given answer?
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