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Wadzanai

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on: Jul 15, 2018
How does gravity affect a slope? What will be an ideal response?

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What is shear strength? What factors collectively define a slope's shear strength? What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Gravity has a component that operates parallel to the slope, causing instability. Steeper slopes have a
greater component of force in that direction, and so a greater chance of mass wasting.



Answer to Question 2

Shear strength is the resisting forces that help maintain a slope's stability. Shear strength is defined by
the material's strength and cohesion, internal inter-grain friction, and its external support of the slope.



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Wadzanai

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Reply #2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 15, 2018
No problemo


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