GATE CE concept:boussinesqs-theory PYQs & Answers

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A concentrically loaded isolated square footing of size 2 m × 2 m carries a concentrated vertical load of 100 kN. Considering Boussinesq’s theory of stress distribution, the maximum depth (in m) of the pressure bulb corresponding to 10 % of the vertical load intensity will be _________. (round off to two decimal places)

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A concentrated load of 500

is applied on an elastic half space. The ratio of the increase in vertical normal stress at depths of 2

and 4

along the point of the loading, as per Boussinesq’s theory, would be ________.

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A uniformly distributed line load of 500 kN/m is acting on the ground surface. Based on Boussinesq’s theory, the ratio of vertical stress at a depth 2 m to that at 4 m, right below the line of loading, is

Your answerChoose one option.

0.25

0.5

2.0

4.0

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