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 …
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 price, …
development and lap length of rebar - is db nominal or actual diameter ...
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 dia. 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 esteemed …
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 Pressure Vessel, …
terminology: nominal compostion | Eng-Tips
Jul 29, 2008 · What is the terminology of NORMINAL COMPOSITION. For example: ASTM A335 P11 (1.25Cr-0.5Mo). The Cr content is from 1.0% to 1.5%. What is the norminal composition of this …
Steel Bolts into Aluminum Torque Specs | Eng-Tips
Jun 4, 2004 · A rule of thumb is axial thread engagement = 2d, where d = nominal thread diameter. Bolt fracture is the preferred mode, and you can design for this using the procedure shown in thread725 …
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NOMINAL RATING AND CONTINIOUS RATING
Jul 16, 2002 · What is the exact difference between NOMINAL RATING and CONTINIOUS RATING? What does the transformer name plate and the generator name plate shows; NOMINAL RATING OR …
Nominal Voltage | Eng-Tips
Oct 30, 2008 · Matthewm1965, Nominal voltage is the designated voltage for an electrical system. Based on the nominal voltage , all the other parameters are defined. (It is like your name. Everything …
Nominal Voltage Question 44kV or 46kV | Eng-Tips
Apr 2, 2010 · Hello, We are having a discussion on nominal voltage. Our system was built in the early 1900's and a lot of the documentation refers to it as a 44kV system but when it is discussed it is …