Question

The Boussinesq’s vertical pressure σz due to line load at a point situated vertically below the line load is given by ________

a.

\(σ_z=\frac{2q’}{πz}\)

b.

\(σ_z=\frac{3q’}{πz}\)

c.

\(σ_z=\frac{2q’}{πz}\frac{1}{[1+(z)^2 ]^2} \)

d.

\(σ_z=\frac{2q’}{z}\)

Answer: (a).\(σ_z=\frac{2q’}{πz}\)

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