angle of repose (Q4858)
(of a granular material) steepest angle of descent or dip relative to the horizontal plane to which a material can be piled without slumping. At this angle, the material on the slope face is on the verge of sliding
- critical angle of repose
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| English | angle of repose |
(of a granular material) steepest angle of descent or dip relative to the horizontal plane to which a material can be piled without slumping. At this angle, the material on the slope face is on the verge of sliding |
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