Elements of Elasticity and Stress Distribution MCQs

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Q91.
On simplifying the compatibility equation in terms of stresses with respect to Poisson’s ratio is given by _________
Discuss
Answer: (b).σx=σy=\(\frac{μ}{1-μ}γz\)
Q92.
If z-axis is considered to be directed downward from ground surface, then the stress component in y-axis at a point at a depth z due to self weight of soil above it is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).\(σ_y=\frac{μ}{1-μ}γz \)
Q93.
If z-axis is considered to be directed downward from ground surface, then the stress component in z-axis at a point at a depth z due to self weight of soil above it is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).σz=γz
Q94.
At a certain point within soil mass, the stresses are caused only because of surface loadings.
Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q95.
The problems due to stress distribution in soils due to a concentrated load was studied by _____________
Discuss
Answer: (d).Boussinesq
Q96.
The assumption made by Boussinesq in the solutions is by the ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).theory of elasticity
Q97.
The assumption of Boussinesq equation is that the soil is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (a).elastic
Q98.
The assumption of Boussinesq equation is that the soil is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (b).homogeneous
Q99.
The assumption of Boussinesq equation is that the soil is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (a).semi-infinite
Discuss
Answer: (b).\(σ_R=\frac{3Q}{2π} \frac{cos⁡β}{R^2}\)