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The standard acceptable 28-day compressive strength of 150mm clay masonry hollow units in MPa (on the gross area)is?

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The standard acceptable 28-day compressive
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а. 7.5
O b. 5.5
С. 12.3
O d. 17.2
е. 33.1

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