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What is the meaning of "..." in B31.3 Table A-1

What is the meaning of "..." in B31.3 Table A-1

What is the meaning of "..." in B31.3 Table A-1

(OP)
I have been unable to find a clear definition of the ellipsis found in Table A-1 of ASME B31.3 for many materials.  Can anyone explain what it means, as well as a location this definition can be found.  I have looked high and low without luck.

Thanks in advance.

RE: What is the meaning of "..." in B31.3 Table A-1

They are place holders only, intended to make the table easier to read.  I.e. treat the entry as "no data".  

Whenever a word or symbol is undefined in a spec., one resorts to dictionary definitions.  For "ellipses" one finds entries such as:

"(an ellipses) is a mark or series of marks that usually indicate an intentional omission of a word in the original text"

Which I think is about as close to my definition as you can get.

RE: What is the meaning of "..." in B31.3 Table A-1

Deducing from the context: "not applicable" or "no information".

Looking at cast iron, no yield is given and there's no P-no given.  That's a strong hint.

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RE: What is the meaning of "..." in B31.3 Table A-1

(OP)
That is what I suspected.  Thanks!

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