Question

Lateral pressure exerted by grain in a silo was found to be 2000 kg.m\(^{-2}\). If the Rankine's coefficient is 0.5, vertical pressure in the silo will be:

• A. 1000 kg.m\(^{-2}\)
• B. 4000 kg.m\(^{-2}\)
• C. 2000 kg.m\(^{-2}\)
• D. 0 kg.m\(^{-2}\)

Hint:

K = Lateral pressure Vertical pressure.
For most grains, K is around 0.4 to 0.6.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B