Dear Metric Buffs: Due to tie capacity restrictions, the 200cm x 300cm panel design has an allowable concrete pressure of 1140 pounds per square foot to maintain a 2:1 safety factor. gang size determines the number of clamps required
I found this quote this morning. After I stopped laughing I thought I might send it to the worlds' set of greatest cynics. I defy anyone to know what 1140 pounds per square foot really looks like. Next time you are talking about imperial ask the imperial specialist what the unit weight is for water? leaves them stumped most times and then explain how easy it is in metric. By the way a barley corn is one third of an inch. John Nichols BE, Ph.D. (Newcastle), MIE (Aust) Assistant Professor Texas A&M University Department of Construction Science Langford AC Rm: A414 MD 3137 College Station, TX 77843-3137 Electronic mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Telephone: 979 845 6541 Facsimile: 979 862 1572 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Magna res est vocis et silentii temperamentum The greatest thing is to know when to speak and when to keep quiet Seneca the Younger (attributed) -----------------------------------------------------------------
