Pb-4, A point load of 700 kN is applied on the surface of thick layer of saturated clay. Using the Boussinesq's elastic analysis, find the estimated vertical stress at a depth of 2 m and radial distance of 1 m from the point of application of the load.

Pb-4, A point load of 700 kN is applied on the surface of thick layer of saturated clay. Using the Boussinesq's elastic analysis, find the estimated vertical stress at a depth of 2 m and radial distance of 1 m from the point of application of the load.

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Pb-4, A point load of 700 kN is applied on the surface of thick layer of saturated clay. Using the Boussinesq's elastic analysis, find the
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