In order to prevent crushing of masonry at the base of the dam, the maximum stress should be ______ the permissible stress of the soil. - Mechanics

Mechanical Engineering : Mechanics - Strength of Materials - Quiz(MCQ)

In order to prevent crushing of masonry at the base of the dam, the maximum stress should be ______ the permissible stress of the soil.

equal to

less than

more than

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : less than

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any one of the above

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250 MPa

300 MPa

400 MPa

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