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Bricks are to be used for the veneer of the building in Question #1. Severe weathering bricks are specified, and a sample of those provided by the brick vendor yields the following test results: • Dry weight: 4.85 lbs. Weight after 24-hour submersion: 5.73 lbs. • Weight after 5-hour boiling: 6.11 lbs. Based on the provided information, determine: • The minimum compressive strength, maximum 5-hour absorption, and saturation coefficient for the brick (1 pt.) • Whether the brick meets the requirements for absorption and saturation (1 pt.) Also, discuss whether it would be preferable to use clay brick or CMU in this application, and why. (1 pt.)