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Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen

Publisher:Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen

Chapter7: Construction Procedures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.14P

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