The wall is 15 ft high and consists of 2*4 in. Studs, plastered on one side. On the other side there is 4-in. Clay brick. Determine the average load in lb/ft of the length of the wall that the wall exerts on the floor.

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The wall is 15 ft high and consists of 2*4 in. Studs, plastered on one side. On the other side there is 4-in. Clay brick. Determine the average load in lb/ft of the length of the wall that the wall exerts on the floor.

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