Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
angle-of-repose
Noun
/ˈæŋɡəl əv rɪˈpoʊs/
Definition
The angle-of-repose is the steepest angle at which a sloped surface formed of a particular material is stable.
Examples
- The angle-of-repose for dry sand is usually around 30 degrees.
- Understanding the angle-of-repose is crucial for engineers when designing retaining walls.
- During the landslide investigation, geologists measured the angle-of-repose of the soil.
Meaning
It refers to the maximum angle at which a pile of a granular material remains at rest without sliding.
Synonyms
- stability angle
- critical angle
- sliding angle
