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The Burmister’s influence coefficient is ________

(a) \(C_B=\frac{σ_z}{p}  \)

(b) CB=σz-p

(c) CB=σz*p

(d) CB=σz+p

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My question is taken from Stresses in Flexible Pavements in section Design of Flexible & Rigid Pavement of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct answer is (a) \(C_B=\frac{σ_z}{p}  \)

For explanation: The vertical stress at any depth z is,

σz=CB p. Therefore, the Burmister’s influence coefficient is given by,

\(C_B=\frac{σ_z}{p}.  \)

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