Using standard 8 x 8 x 16 in. concrete blocks,design a building so it will be approximately 10 ft.wide and 25 ft. long. Size the walls so it is not necessary to cut any concrete blocks. If the wall should be about 10 ft. high, how many blocks will it take to lay the back and one side?

Using standard 8 x 8 x 16 in. concrete blocks,design a building so it will be approximately 10 ft.wide and 25 ft. long. Size the walls so it is not necessary to cut any concrete blocks. If the wall should be about 10 ft. high, how many blocks will it take to lay the back and one side?

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Chapter7: Length And Length-related Variables In Engineering

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