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grading curve
gravity walls

grading curve



A curve drawn to represent the distribution of particle sizes in a soil. It is drawn through percentage-finer/log-size points in the interpretation of sieving and other tests.

gravity walls

Retaining and other walls which depend upon their weight to provide stability against overturning and sliding; usually made from mass concrete, brickwork or masonry.