Question

_________ is more accurate method of determining the vertical stress at any point.

a.

Isobar chart

b.

equivalent point load method

c.

Influence chart

d.

Fenske’s chart

Answer: (c).Influence chart

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Q. _________ is more accurate method of determining the vertical stress at any point.

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