Elements of Elasticity and Stress Distribution MCQs

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Q111.
If the r/z ratio is 0.5, then the vertical pressure on a horizontal plane is given by _________
Discuss
Answer: (c).\(σ_z=\frac{0.2733Q}{z^2} \)
Q112.
If the r/z ratio is unity, then the vertical pressure on a horizontal plane is given by _________
Discuss
Answer: (b).\(σ_z=\frac{0.0844Q}{z^2} \)
Q113.
If the r/z ratio is 2, then the vertical pressure on a horizontal plane is given by _________
Discuss
Answer: (a).\(σ_z=\frac{0.0085Q}{z^2} \)
Q114.
The vertical stress distribution diagram on a horizontal plane due to a concentrated load is known as the influence diagram if the load is ______
Discuss
Answer: (b).unity
Q115.
The vertical stress is proportional to __________The maximum value of σz on vertical line is obtained at the point of intersection of vertical plane with radial line at the angle of ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).\(\frac{K_B}{z^2} \)39°15’
Q116.
The vertical stress is proportional to __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).\(\frac{K_B}{z^2} \)
Q117.
The vertical stress is proportional to __________The maximum value of σz on vertical line is obtained at the point of intersection of vertical plane with radial line at the angle of ____________The maximum value of σz on vertical line is ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).\(\frac{K_B}{z^2} \)39°15’\((σ_z)_{max}=\frac{0.0888Q}{r^2} \)
Q118.
The maximum vertical stress is _______ when a concentrated load of 20 kN acts at a radial distance of 2m.
Discuss
Answer: (a).0.444 kN/m²
Q119.
When the maximum vertical stress is 0.111 kN/m² at a radial distance of 4m from the point load is __________ kN.
Discuss
Answer: (c).20
Q120.
What will be the intensity of vertical stress at a depth of 4m directly below the concentrated load of 20 kN?
Discuss
Answer: (d).0.597 kN/m²