Question on formulas for b, Effective Gasket Seating Width in TABLE 2-5.2
Question on formulas for b, Effective Gasket Seating Width in TABLE 2-5.2
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Looking at TABLE 2-5.2,
b = b_o when b_o <= 1/4in. (6 mm); b = C_b*SQRT(b_o), when b_o > 1/4in. (6 mm)
I'm confused by the units when b_o is > 1/4in, since the resulting effective width is not just in inches but in SQRT(in).
C_b is a unitless factor, so this does not change the output.
What am I missing? If I'm only supposed to take the square root of the value an not the unit, that is not clear (and not typical).
Thanks, Tim
b = b_o when b_o <= 1/4in. (6 mm); b = C_b*SQRT(b_o), when b_o > 1/4in. (6 mm)
I'm confused by the units when b_o is > 1/4in, since the resulting effective width is not just in inches but in SQRT(in).
C_b is a unitless factor, so this does not change the output.
What am I missing? If I'm only supposed to take the square root of the value an not the unit, that is not clear (and not typical).
Thanks, Tim





RE: Question on formulas for b, Effective Gasket Seating Width in TABLE 2-5.2
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
RE: Question on formulas for b, Effective Gasket Seating Width in TABLE 2-5.2
And that's after I get over the shakes from thinking of ignoring units. That engineering training on UNITS must have been been pretty effective.
RE: Question on formulas for b, Effective Gasket Seating Width in TABLE 2-5.2
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
RE: Question on formulas for b, Effective Gasket Seating Width in TABLE 2-5.2