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As per Bligh’s theory, thickness to be provided by taking a factor of safety equal to _______

(a) 2/3

(b) 4/3

(c) 1/3

(d) 1/2

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Right option is (b) 4/3

The best explanation: The thickness to be provided by taking a factor of safety of 4/3 i.e.

Thickness (t) = 4/3 x h / (G-1) where h = ordinate of HGL from top of floor and G = specific gravity of floor material.

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