Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
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Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.7QP
a)
To determine
The gross area compressive strength.
b)
To determine
The net area compressive strength.
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