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  1. Stresses obtained from Boussinesq's theory are considered reasonably satisfactory in foundation engineering because:

    2. A.
    they represent stress distribution in homogeneous soil below loaded area
    B.
    they account for anisotropy of soil properly
    C.
    they give due regard to plastic behaviour of soils, particularly of settlement analysis
    D.
    they consider elastic soil medium, and the intensity of allowable stresses below foundations in most cases are quit small and justify elastic solutions

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    Answer : Option D

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