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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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on: Jul 15, 2018
How can overloading affect slope stability? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How does water content affect mass wasting? What will be an ideal response?


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

Overloading adds weight and increases the water pressure within the slope material.

Answer to Question 2

It adds weight to the slope material, decreases inter-grain friction, and can lubricate the base of the
unstable slope.



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