Frost line is not considered in the design of buildings on a rocky soil. Why?

What will be an ideal response?


Because a rocky soil does not typically hold water. Therefore, freezing and thawing of soil in a rocky soil does not occur.

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A) Authentic B) Respectful C) Credible D) Exemplary

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Analyze the frame in Figure P10.18. Compute all reactions. Given: EI is constant.

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The fastest method for charging a large system that holds 50 lb of refrigerant is to add:

A) Liquid into the king valve with the king valve front-seated and the system operating. B) Liquid into the suction service valve with the system running. C) Vapor into the suction service valve with the system off. D) Vapor into both the suction service valve and king valve with the system off.

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The tool used to prevent separation (screw jacking) when two layers of steel are screwed together is the

_____. a. channel clip b. framing vise c. locking C-clamp d. stud crimper

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