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Geological Engineering · Q17

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 17

Q17

The angle of internal friction of a soil affects its:

A.
Plasticity
B.
Strength and stability
C.
Color
D.
Permeability
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Angle of internal friction is a measure of the shear resistance due to interparticle friction.Higher angle = better strength and slope stability.