If a concrete column is 6 inches by 6 inches square and 8 ft. long, calculate its weight in Newtons, given a specific weight of 62.4 lb/ft3.

Weight of column is 555.83 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Size of column = 6 inch x 6 inch x 8 ft

Size of column = 0.5 ft x 0.5 ft x 8 ft

Volume of column = 0.5 x 0.5 x 8 = 2 ft³

Specific weight of concrete = 62.4 lb/ft³

Mass = Volume x Specific weight

Mass = 2 x 62.4

Mass = 124.8 lb = 124.8 x 0.454 = 56.66 kg

Weight = 56.66 x 9.81 = 555.83 N

Weight of column is 555.83 N