Planning & EstimatingQuestion 600 of 700
A footing has 3 continuous #4 rebars, each running 120 ft. Using #4 bar at about 0.668 pounds per linear foot, what is the APPROXIMATE total weight of steel?
a.120 pounds
b.481 pounds
c.360 pounds
d.240 pounds
Explanation
Total length = 3 x 120 = 360 linear feet. Weight = 360 x 0.668 = 240.5, about 240 pounds (d). Option (a) uses only one bar's length. Option (b) doubles the bar count. Option (c) treats linear feet as pounds without applying the 0.668 factor.
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