How did nominal come to mean "within acceptable tolerances"?
The word "nominal" has a number of definitions. For example, the Free Dictionary gives seven: nom·i·nal (nm-nl) adj. a. Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or …
"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 …
Logarithmic Strain | Eng-Tips
Aug 3, 2016 · Hello everyone, I'm trying to obtain the strains from a model. I request the "E" variable into the .INP in order to do so but what I found into the ODB is the "LE" (logarithmic …
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 …
Corrosion allowances in B31.1 calculation | Eng-Tips
Apr 30, 2004 · Dear all, Anyone knows why B31.1 when calculating sustained or expansion load cases uses nominal thickness without considering corrosion allowances? And on the contrary, …
Carbon steel wall thickness as per API 650 | Eng-Tips
Mar 29, 2008 · As per API 650,Clause 5.6.1.1 the 8 mm minimum thickness is mentioned with a word 'nominal thickness', If we refer Clause 3.21 it is mentioned that the Nominal thickness is …
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 …
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 …
ASME II Part D Definition of "Nominal Chemical Composition
Oct 23, 2007 · Does someone know the criteria to "group" the ASME Materials inside one of the family stated inside the ASME Section II Part D? Example of AMSE II-D Groups for the …