To ensure uniform pressure distribution, the thickness of the foundati – McqOptions

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1.	To ensure uniform pressure distribution, the thickness of the foundation, is
A.	kept uniform throughout
B.	increased gradually towards the edge
C.	decreased gradually towards the edge
D.	kept zero at the edge.
Answer» D. kept zero at the edge.

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