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Based on the assumptions of the wedge theory, pressure distribution is assumed to be __________

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Based on the assumptions of the wedge theory, pressure distribution is assumed to be __________

(a) Planar

(b) Hydrostatic

(c) Equal

(d) Distributed

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I would like to ask this question from Coulomb’s Wedge Theory topic in section Failure Envelopes & Earth Pressure of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (b) Hydrostatic

For explanation: The assumption is based on that, the total pressure distribution is hydrostatic,i.e., triangular

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