Coefficient of Sliding Friction in Design of Retaining Walls Formulas

The Coefficient of Sliding Friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together. And is denoted by μ.

Design of Retaining Walls formulas that make use of Coefficient of Sliding Friction

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What is the Coefficient of Sliding Friction?

The Coefficient of Sliding Friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together.

Can the Coefficient of Sliding Friction be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Sliding Friction, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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