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(Solved): In-Class Activity 3.2 [Group] Determine the number of regular 8 " concrete masonry units (CMU) requ ...
In-Class Activity 3.2 [Group] Determine the number of regular 8 " concrete masonry units (CMU) required to complete 250 feet of the fence shown in the wall cross section below. U-blocks will be required wherever the \#4 horizontal bars are located, how many U-blocks blocks are needed for the wall, too?
Expert Answer
Convert the spacing to inches: Since the height of the wall is given in feet and inches, it is necessary to convert the spacing from feet and inches to inches for consistent units.6 feet 8 inches can be converted to inches as follows: