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The angle that Coulomb’s failure envelope makes with the horizontal is called

A. cohesion

B. angle of internal friction

C. angle of repose

D. none of the above

Answer: Option B

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Roshni Nayak :

4 years ago

Angle of internal friction and angle of repose , both are same. So both the options are correct.
Roshni Nayak :

4 years ago

For medium plastic it is lies between 10 to 20. So Ans should be 17
Sekar Mari :

6 years ago

The value of intercept that Coulomb’s failure envelope makes with vertical axis is called
Examveda :

7 years ago

Thank you Bukke Kalyan for finding error
Bukke Kalyan :

7 years ago

I think Angle of internal friction is correct answer could you check it plz

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