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For the dual-wheel carrying assembly shown in the figure, \( P \) is the load on each wheel, \( a \) is the radius of the contact area of the wheel, \( s \) is the spacing between the wheels, and \( d \) is the clear distance between the wheels. Assuming that the ground is an elastic, homogeneous, and isotropic half space, the ratio of Equivalent Single Wheel Load (ESWL) at depth \( z = \frac{d}{2} \) to the ESWL at depth \( z = 2s \) is \(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) (round off to one decimal place). 

  • GATE CE - 2022
  • GATE CE
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Stress distribution in soils
A concentrated vertical load of 3000 kN is applied on a horizontal ground surface. Points P and Q are at depths 1 m and 2 m below the ground, respectively, along the line of application of the load. Considering the ground to be a linearly elastic, isotropic, semi-infinite medium, the ratio of the increase in vertical stress at P to the increase in vertical stress at Q is \(\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) (in integer).
  • GATE CE - 2022
  • GATE CE
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Stress distribution in soils
Soil = 0.75
G = 2.68
Water content = 17% 
γw = 10 kg n /m3 
γd = ?
  • GATE CE
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Stress distribution in soils