GATE2016-2-21

Question

In the context of the $IRC \: 58-2011$ guidelines for rigid pavement design, consider the following pair of statements.

1. Radius of relative stiffness is directly related to modulus of elasticity of concrete and inversely related to Poisson’s ratio
2. Radius of relative stiffness is directly related to thickness of slab and modulus of subgrade reaction

Which one of the following combinations is correct?

• A. I. True; II: True
• B. I. False; II: False
• C. I. True; II: False
• D. I. False; II: True