The angle of repose of a soil is the maximum angle which the outer face of the soil mass makes

The angle of repose of a soil is the maximum angle which the outer face of the soil mass makes

(A) With the horizontal

(B) With the vertical

(C) With the perpendicular to the inclined plane of the soil

(D) None of these

The correct Answer Is
(A) With the horizontal
 
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Retaining wall is structures that is constructed and designed to resist the lateral pressure of the soil. Apart from soil, the lateral pressure is caused by the pressure of liquid, earth filling, sand, or other granular material filled behind the wall after it’s constructed. These walls are key components of transportation structures and is commonly employed in the construction of hill roads, masonry dams, abutments and wings walls of bridges etc. The type of material used for the construction of the wall depends on the site conditions, type of material to be retained and also the height of the wall to be constructed. Generally there are 4 types of retaining walls.