Consider a case in which a 2000 kg point load is applied on the surface of a soil layer with modulus of 51.71 Mpa and Poisson's ratio of 0.45. Consider the conditions that are applicable for the use of Boussinesq's formulae. Determine the vertical and radial stress and vertical deformation at a depth of 15.24 cm and radial distance of 7.62 cm.

Consider a case in which a 2000 kg point load is applied on the surface of a soil layer with modulus of 51.71 Mpa and Poisson's ratio of 0.45. Consider the conditions that are applicable for the use of Boussinesq's formulae. Determine the vertical and radial stress and vertical deformation at a depth of 15.24 cm and radial distance of 7.62 cm.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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