Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Approach, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Engineering with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (4th Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 1RQ
Use estimation to solve these Fermi-type problems.
- 1. How many cubic yards of concrete is required to construct one mile of interstate highway?
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