Question

If a load of 30 kN is acting on a point on the ground surface, then the intensity of vertical stress directly below the point on its axis of loading at a depth of 2m is given by __________

a.

4.356 kN/m²

b.

2.44 kN/m²

c.

3.58kN/m²

d.

5.97 kN/m²

Answer: (c).3.58kN/m²

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