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Walls across slopes were traditionally built with a steeper batter on the uphill side than on the downhill. a An asymmetrical batter was thought to be structurally stronger than a symmetrical batter on a slope, because it would allow for some settlement. With a symmetrical batter, any settlement on the lower side might cause the...