[USMA:15374] Re: New Scientist

[Barbara and/or Bill Hooper]

> a requirement for "a minimum of .017 cubic metres of
> concrete"

That odd value seems to be one-sixtieth of a cubic metre. (1/60 = 0.0166666)

Why would a minimum be specified as that odd fraction in any case?

The odd value does not seem to be any crude conversion from a unit of the
Olde English Mix.


Regards,
Bill Hooper

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