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_________ is more accurate method of determining the vertical stress at any point.

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asked Feb 8, 2022 in Geotechnical Engineering I by Sophia (102k points)

_________ is more accurate method of determining the vertical stress at any point.

(a) Isobar chart

(b) equivalent point load method

(c) Influence chart

(d) Fenske’s chart

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Oliver (727k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Sophia

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Correct choice is (c) Influence chart

Easiest explanation: The Influence chart or the influence diagram is a more accurate method of determining the vertical stress at any point under a uniformly loaded area of any shape than the equivalent point load method.

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