Materials For Civil And Construction Engineers In Si Units
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ISBN: 9781292154404
Author: Michael S Mamlouk
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.1QP
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Write the definition of solid and hollow masonry units according to ASTM C90.
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Solid masonry:
It is termed as a masonry unit whose net cross-sectional area
Hollow masonry:
The net cross-sectional area
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Materials For Civil And Construction Engineers In Si Units
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