In one of the methods of constructing cantilevered soldier piles for excavation support, the (outer) face of the wall is covered with pressure -sprayed concrete, referred to as shotcrete. What type of reinforcement is used in this method and how does it get embedded into concrete? Explain.

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The concrete is sprayed under pressure over a welded wire reinforcement (WWR). Pressure spray allows the concrete to penetrate behind WWR so that it gets embedded within concrete.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A certain make of automobile priced at $13,944.00 depreciates 17% in the first year. How much money does a purchaser lose in depreciation in one year?

A. $2,370.48 B. $2,489.83 C. $2,538.38 D. $2,643.83

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Assembly prints may consist of one or more ____________________ of the assembled unit.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Elaborate on the text authors' comment that with the invention of the cotton gin, "the slave [was] ... chained to the gin and the planter to the slave."

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