The Westergaard analysis is used for
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Westergaard’s assumptions are more close to the field reality, especially for over-consolidated and laminated sedimentary or stratified soils, which exhibit marked anisotropy. ∴ Westergaard’s analysis for stress distribution beneath loaded areas is applicable to stratified soils.