. 8" x 8" X 16" CMU's are to be used on the exterior of the building in Question #3. A sample of those provided by the b

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. 8" x 8" X 16" CMU's are to be used on the exterior of the building in Question #3. A sample of those provided by the brick vendor yields the following test results: • Failure load: 160 kips • Net volume: 210 in. • Weight of unit received: 5.2 lbs. Saturated weight of unit: 5.55 lbs. • Oven-dry weight of unit: 5.1 lbs. • Immersed weight of unit: 2.6 lbs. Based on the provided information, determine: • The compressive strength, moisture content, absorption, and absorption % for the unit (2 pts.) • Whether the unit meets the requirements for compressive strength and absorption (1 pt.) • Whether the unit should be classified as hollow or solid (1 pt.) • Whether it would be preferable to use clay brick or CMU in this application, and why. (1 pt.)