In active stress, the major principal stress 1 acting on the wall wil – McqOptions

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1.	In active stress, the major principal stress 1 acting on the wall will be in __________ plane.
A.	Vertical
B.	Horizontal
C.	Inclined
D.	Zero
Answer» C. Inclined

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