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- How did nominal come to mean within acceptable tolerances?
The aeronautical sense of nominal derives from engineering where the nominal value is the specified dimension and the reference point for tolerances The Free Dictionary offers the following definition (from McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific Technical Terms, 6th edition) for tolerance: (engineering) A permissible deviation from a specified value, expressed in actual values or more often
- ambiguity - The many meanings of nominal - English Language Usage . . .
For example, Dictionary com gives as many as ten definitions! adjective being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country (of a price, consideration, etc ) named as a mere matter of form, being trifling in comparison with the actual value; minimal of, relating to, or constituting a name or names
- Voltage North America 460 480VAC - 575 600VAC - Eng-Tips
As a european supplier we are confused with the various terms and numbers used for power supply specs in north america Terms like nominal system voltage, nominal utilization voltage, service voltage and service utilization voltage in relation with 460 or 480VAC, resp 575 or 600VAC do not mean
- Nominal vs. minimal - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Has "nominal" really become a synonym for "minimal"? I thought "nominal" meant "in name only," but it appears that the definition has evolved What say the members of this esteemed group?
- Difference between 460V and 480V regarding. . . - Electric . . . - Eng-Tips
The present NEMA standard is to nameplate motors at 460V for operation on a nominal 480V system This allows for the unavoidable voltage drop that occurs between the main bus and the motor
- ACI 318-19 Aggregate Size Discrepancy - Eng-Tips
"Nominal" is another question Perhaps there is some tolerance for larger than normal aggregate that's not predominant in the size distribution Question i) Do 25 2 1 and 25 2 2 apply independently? the second one is spacing between layers of rebar, I'd expect that the bar spacing needs to work for the max aggregate size on both layers
- Working Volume and Nominal Capacity - Eng-Tips
Dear All, I'm an ealry graduated Mechanical Engineer and In my company I'm working on Design of static equipments as P Vessel,Tank and Heat Exhangers Concerning to Pressure Vessel, I would like to know, if I have a Working Capacity of 13m^3, which one could be a Nominal Capacity that could
- Vult and Vasd on Construction Documents - Eng-Tips
I have also put the nominal and ASD PRESSURES on the design document, and I agree that helps clarify when a jurisdiction recently adopts the new wind speeds, but I stand by the fact that the Vasd provides no realistic benefit Section 1603 1 directs you to go to 1609 3 Juston Fluckey, SE, PE, AWS CWI Engineering Consultant
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