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Which one of the following is the most likely mode of slope failure for waste dump?
Which one of the following is the most likely mode of slope failure for waste dump?
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Circular slip failure is common in loose granular slopes like waste dumps.
Updated On: June 02, 2025
- Circular
- Wedge
- Plane
- Toppling
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Solution and Explanation
Waste dump slopes typically fail by circular failure due to the nature of soil and debris accumulation forming curved slip surfaces.
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