Dilatancy (granular material) dilation. Because of dilatancy, the angle of friction increases as the confinement increases until it reaches a peak value. After the peak strength of the soil is mobilized the angle of friction abruptly decreases. As a result, geotechnical engineering of slopes, footings, tunnels, and piles in such soils have to consider the potential decrease in strength after the soil strength reaches this peak value. Poorly / uniformly graded silt with trace sand to sandy that is non-plastic can be associated with challenges during construction, even when they are hard. These materials often appear to be granular because the silt is
Gravel Run (Susquehanna River tributary) beam bridge was built over the stream in 1939 and repaired in 2003. It is long. A concrete tee beam bridge that is long was built over the stream in 1960. Bassett Campground is located near Gravel Run, in the stream's left floodway. As of August 31, 2011, the wild trout designation for Gravel Run is being considered. It has been proposed that the stream be designated as a stream with naturally reproducing trout. The stream's Chapter 93 Classification is considered to be a Coldwater Fishery and a Migratory Fishery throughout its drainage basin. Gravel Run (Susquehanna River tributary) Gravel