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The infinite sand slope shown in the figure is on the verge of sliding failure. The ground water table coincides with the ground surface. Unit weight of water γw = 9.81 kN/m3.
The value of the effective angle of internal friction (in degrees, up to one decimal place) of the sand is _______.

Correct : 34.3
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