Information About Angle of Repose and Hillside Structural Footings

www.homebuildin... Click on this link for more information about structural foundations, concrete footings and new home construction. What is an angle of repose and how does it affect a concrete footing. This video will provide you with a little more information about undisturbed or compacted soil under a home that needs to be contained within a 45° angle, to prevent structural damage.

[@khalidamin8386]

This is a good explanation thank you

[@constructionideas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gravelcreekfarms3850]

I recall from a geology class that the angle of repose was different for every aggregate and soil type it was the angle that the material would naturally fall at. Is the 45 your referring to for load distribution only?

[@tawfiqmohammed9800]

Hey, please I would be glad if you’d want to teach me what you’ve learnt

[@GarrettBShaw]

@@tawfiqmohammed9800 My assumption is that for the sake of the video he used 45° as a good baseline number. Most of your soils will be around 45° some go into the lower 20s°. It depends alot on soil type and moisture.
For the sake of the video picking a nice easy number that people are familiar with just made sense and helped for the demonstration. In real life the angle of repose will vary and more likely be shallower, < 45°.