Which of the two methods of prestressing (pretensioning or posttensining) yields a precast, prestressed concrete member?

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Pretensioning.

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The ____ that an investor will accept on the life-cycle costing proposals he is considering will be the discount rate used in the costing calculations.

A. LARR B. MAPP C. LAPP D. MARR

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What is prohibited to feed pigs and why?

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Because of a chronic water shortage in California, new athletic fields must use artificial turf or xeri­scape landscaping. If the value of the water saved each month is $6000, how much can a private de­veloper afford to spend now on artificial turf pro­vided he must recover his investment in 5 years. Use an interest rate of 18% per year, compounded continuously? Write the spreadsheet function to display the answer.

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Although official USDA grades are not required for carcasses, many processors of higher

quality beef and lamb employ this service. A. True B. False

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