Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Boussinesq theory is used to estimate:
Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
Atterberg limit directly
B
Specific gravity of cement
C
Sieve opening size
D
Vertical stress increase in soil due to surface load
Correct Answer
D. Vertical stress increase in soil due to surface load
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It gives elastic stress distribution below loaded areas.
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This MCQ belongs to SSC JE Civil Paper-I Technical Mock Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.