Question

What is the approximate value of side slope of the bund for smaller tanks with water depths not exceeding 2.5 m in favorable soils such as red and white gravel, red and black loams?

a.

2 H : 1 V

b.

1/2H : 1 V

c.

2.5 H : 1V

d.

1.5 H : 1 V

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Answer: (b).1/2H : 1 V

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