Table 1 A estimated critical angle of repose for several geo-materials41.

From: A novel empirical classification method for weak rock slope stability analysis

Materials

μs (o)

Materials

μs (o)

Materials

μs (o)

Asphalt

30–45

Soil (general)

30–45

Gravel

25–30

Dry clay

25–40

Granite

35–40

Dry sand

34

Wet clay

15

Gravel (coarse)

45

Wet sand

45

Snow

38

Chalk

45

Ash

40