By means of Boussinesq’s stress distribution theory, which one of the following pressure distribution diagrams can be prepared?
(a) Strain isobar
(b) Vertical pressure distribution on a horizontal plane
(c) Vertical pressure distribution on an inclined plane
(d) Pressure distribution diagram on an oblique plane
Ans. (b)
Ans. (b) Boussinesq’s stress distribution theory is used for vertical pressure distribution on horizontal plane, vertical pressure distribution on vertical plane and stress isobar.