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Glossary:Angle of repose
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The deviation angle (from vertical) at which a solid material will no longer fall down the pipe, but will begin to accumulate on the pipe wall. The angle of repose for dry, round sand is about 62¼ and for wet sand about 50¼ to 60¼ depending on size, shape and moisture.