Question

The ratio of horizontal to vertical in-situ stresses, KK, at a mine field varies with depth, DD (in m) as

K=1.25+267DK = 1.25 + \frac{267}{D}

If the unit weight of overburden rock is 25 kN/m3^3, the horizontal stress in MPa at a depth of 400 m is ______.

NAT

Min: 19.1 Max: 19.25

Answer: 19.175

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