How are foundation piers constructed?

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A foundation pier is constructed by drilling a circular hole in the ground, generally up to bedrock, lowering a reinforcement cage into it and placing concrete in the hole.

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?The type of depolymerization that produces useful monomers is called ____.

A. ?pyrolysis B. ?decomposition C. ?hydrolysis D. ?liquefaction

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How did the strategies and tactics of some of the radical abolitionists hasten the onset of the Civil War? Defend or attack the legitimacy and wisdom of some of the strategies and tactics of the radical abolitionists.

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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A. new batteries with cell caps are sometimes shipped dry, requiring the addition of electrolyte. B. electrolyte, which is approximately 75% acid and 25% water (by volume), is shipped in a large plastic bag inside a sturdy cardboard box. C. after filling a dry battery, allow it to sit for at least 15 minutes so that the plates can soak up the electrolyte. D. concentrated acid can damage your eyes, burn skin, and destroy clothes.

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Determine the specific gravity of the following gasses by comparing their densities to air at 1.23 kg/m^3. Helium: 0.166 kg/m^3, Oxygen: 1.33 kg/m^3, Nitrogen: 1.16 kg/m^3, Natural gas: 0.667 kg/m^3, and Hydrogen: 0.0838 kg/m^3.

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