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129 "ft-lb/ft3" should read "ft-kip/ft3" Table 8.1
221 Fc = 1.8, so qp = 9 x 1000 x 1.8 = 16,200 psf and Qd = 151,560 lbs.
353 Answers for Chapter 8 Problems Misnumbered Problem "7" is actually answer for Problem 8. Problem "8" is actually answer for problem 9.
353 Qu = 58 kips Answer to Problem 11.5. Hammers are the smallest commonly available for their type, so using a smaller one is unlikely from a practical standpoint.
21 (Instructor's Manual) "-9%" should read "29%" Chapter 8, Problem 6
36 (Instructor's Manual) Value of delta should be corrected.
38-39 (Instructor's Manual) Problem "7" solution is in reality solution for Problem 8. Given Problem 8 solution should be ignored.

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