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While preparing the material-order review for the retail demising-wall phase, the slab strip is 138 ft long and saw-cut joints are placed at 5 ft on center, including one at the starting end. How many saw-cut joints are needed?

Correct Answer

B) 28 saw-cut joints

Count the spaces along the run, then include the starting item.

Answer Options
A
29 saw-cut joints
B
28 saw-cut joints
C
30 saw-cut joints
D
31 saw-cut joints

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Count the spaces along the run, then include the starting item.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 29 saw-cut joints

29 saw-cut joints is above the supported result for control-joint layout; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option C: 30 saw-cut joints

30 saw-cut joints is above the supported result for control-joint layout; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Option D: 31 saw-cut joints

31 saw-cut joints is above the supported result for control-joint layout; it likely double-counts allowance, uses the wrong unit, or rounds too early.

Memory Technique

Joint Layout cart for Foreman Checks: count first, spaces second, whole units last.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Concrete slab control joints; spacing layout; verify the construction method, material quantity, equipment use, unit conversion, or field-control calculation.

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