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 …
ASME II Part D Definition of "Nominal Chemical Composition
Oct 23, 2007 · Thanks to your reply, but I have ill conditioned my question, sorry! Starting from the list of elements that constitute an alloy (generally expressed in a range format, as stated in …
"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 …
Working Volume and Nominal Capacity | Eng-Tips
Mar 20, 2013 · 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 …
Absolute vs. Nominal | Eng-Tips
Dec 23, 2004 · Hi, I would like to know how we can convert a fluid filter absolute micron rating to nominal micron rating. If there is a way. Thanks. dtai
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 …
Voltage North America 460/480VAC - 575/600VAC | Eng-Tips
Jan 10, 2005 · 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 …
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 …
What's the opposite of nominal in the astronaut sense?
Jul 9, 2011 · If something is nominal, then it is acting as expected, i.e., all measurements of the system are coming back in the normal/acceptable range. It's shorthand for all measurements …
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 …