Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
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Is the example below a standard dimension when using foot and inches?
1'-0"
1'-0"
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Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
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RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
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RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
To write 1' when 1'-0" is meant is ambigious and confusing.
I generally dimension in ft-in on large welded assemblies because the welders use tape measures graduated in, yes, feet and inches.
Regards,
Mike
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RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
Trying to use common rounding conventions seems questionable.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
RE: Is the example below a standard (Dim), if so, what is the standard?
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?