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 …
"Nominal" vs. "minimal" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 6, 2015 · 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 …
Vult and Vasd on Construction Documents | Eng-Tips
Sep 21, 2017 · 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 …
ambiguity - The many meanings of "nominal" - English Language …
Dec 23, 2016 · 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 …
ACI 318-19 Aggregate Size Discrepancy | Eng-Tips
Jun 6, 2024 · "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 …
Plain (UnReinforced) Concrete Allowable Stress | Eng-Tips
Jan 21, 2004 · I think the nominal moment formula I quoted is indeed for Load Factor (Ultimate Strength) Design. That would be consistent with the remainder of the main body of ACI 318 …
PWHT THICKNESS REQUIREMENTS ASME SECTION VIII DIV 1 | Eng …
Jul 29, 2019 · Sumit, reply to ur queries : If you tell me what is the use of UW-40 (f) (1) through (6) ? reply - this clauses explain definition of nominal thickness for various weld configurations like …
development and lap length of rebar - is db nominal or actual …
Apr 22, 2011 · The nominal dia of a 10M bar is 10 mm. The actual diameter is 11.3 mm. The development length is a multiple of the diameter, so it is more conservative to use the actual …
Converting Wind to ASCE 7-05 from Ultimate | Eng-Tips
Aug 1, 2017 · Am I correct in thinking Vasd is the same as ASCE 7-05 design wind speed? If so, it looks like ASCE 7-10 ans IBC 2012 back calculate wind speeds differently. Does anyone know …
NEMA rating standard is 460V but not 480V, why? | Eng-Tips
May 19, 2004 · Can someone explain why NEMA uses 460V as it's standard but not 480V? I am wondering why all motor specifications and catalogs list 460V but not the nominal 480V? If the …
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