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HW$6-$ Applied Math Problems

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$4.2$ Points. Wall framing. You are still working for the carpenter as a helper. The Carpenter has been hired to rough frame $60$ linear feet of $24$ load bearing wall with the specifications below. The studs to be used are all #$3$ stud grade lumber delivered from your supplier. The Carpenter has decided to frame this entire system out of $248\text{'}$s and use Code specified fasteners. Being meticulous, the primary goal is to minimize waste.

What is the minimum number of $248\text{'}$s that you need for this project?

Assuming $2$ nails per linear foot of $24,$ how many pounds of nails do you have to buy $($round up to the nearest pound$)?$

Assume your wall frame looks like the diagram at right.

Frame wall height: $8^{\text{'}}4\frac{\frac{11}{2}}{?}$ high

$16"$ O$.$C$.$ Spacing

Single bottom plate

Double top plate

$1$ course of lateral blocking

Use $16$d common nails throughout this install. Use Lecture $5\mathrm{.}6$ as a reference.

Show your work and highlight your answers:

Answer: Minimum number of $248\text{'}$s$?$

Answer: How many pounds of nails?