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English translation: serrated cut(s)/ step-cut slope(s)
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serrated cut(s)/ step-cut slope(s) Explanation: "...glossary and government resources "Cut slope : the face of an excavated bank required to lower the natural ground line to the desired road profile. [Ministry of Forests -- Government of British Columbia]" http://www.mongabay.com/reference/environment/Cut_slope.html "Dig out a gentle slope (approximately 45 degrees) into the bank and tamp the exposed edge to stabilize it." http://www.canadiangardening.com/design-and-decor/garden-dec... “Serrated cuts”, or “step cut” slopes are intended to retard rill erosion in semi-homogeneous materials. They are used chiefly in semi-arid climates. They are used chiefly in semi-arid climates." http://web.mst.edu/~rogersda/umrcourses/ge441/online_lecture... "When clay ground is excavated to form a cut slope the reduction in effective stress can induce negative pore water pressures if the ground remains undrained". http://www.geo-observations.com/Information/Porepressuresinc... |
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