Question

Standard Newmark's influence chart is shown in the given figure. If loaded equally the areas marked 1 and 2 will yield pressures at the centre such that

• A. 1 yield more than 2
• B. 2 yield more than 1
• C. 1 and 2 yield the same
• D. 1 yield exactly half of that of 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 2 yield the same

Any sub area of Newmark's chart has same influence value. Therefore 1 and 2 will yield same pressure at the centre.