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Finding the ultimate load of a concrete block Homework Statement My design project involves stacking up concrete cubes into a tower (think Giza Pyramids). Each cube measures 1 metre on each side and weighs 500kg. How many of such cubes can be stacked on top of one another before the one...

Hi all, I am trying to calculate by hand the maximum load that a concrete 1m x 1m x 1m block can take before failing. The load is applied uniformly across the top of the block. I've found out that the average compressive strength of concrete is 70 MPa. Is there a formula that makes use...