1. What is the weight of each block shown below in pounds? A) 2’x2’x10’ Steel Bar w=490lb/ft^3 B) 5’x4’x3’ Concrete Block w=150lb/ft^3 A) 3’x10’x2’ Wood block w=50lb/ft^3 2.The 6” thick, 20’x25’ concrete slab weights 150lbs/ft^3 and has an area load of 50lbs/ft^2 (psf). What is the total load of the floor?

1. What is the weight of each block shown below in pounds? A) 2’x2’x10’ Steel Bar w=490lb/ft^3 B) 5’x4’x3’ Concrete Block w=150lb/ft^3 A) 3’x10’x2’ Wood block w=50lb/ft^3 2.The 6” thick, 20’x25’ concrete slab weights 150lbs/ft^3 and has an area load of 50lbs/ft^2 (psf). What is the total load of the floor?

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter5: Measuring Concrete Work

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ

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