Unconsolidated, Dry, Angular, Granular Materials Such as Gravel and Sand

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Short Answer

Unconsolidated, dry, angular, granular materials such as gravel and sand will support maximum slope angles of about 33 to 35 degrees on land.What is the name for this maximum slope angle?

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