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An effective well curb should withstand ___________

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An effective well curb should withstand ___________

(a) Maximum stress

(b) Stress due to sand blows

(c) Its own weight

(d) Blasting

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Origin of the question is Well Curb, Cutting Edge, Steining and Bottom Plug topic in division Well Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right option is (b) Stress due to sand blows

The best explanation: The well curb has to withstand stress due to sand blows, as well as due to light blasting required when boulder obstructs the sinking of well.

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