Which one is correct, in-lbf. or in-lbs., or in-lb. - Mechanical ...
Oct 18, 2023 · In school, we used lbf and lbm to help avoid confusion between mass and force in the English system. I still do this. The worst offenders, however, are the ones who dare to use …
Hand Tight Torque - ASME (mechanical) Code Issues | Eng-Tips
May 13, 2009 · Is there a standard that define how much torque is allowed when the screw/bolt/nut is hand tighten? I heard that the there a mil spec given the minimum torque. Is …
Snug tightness - Structural engineering general discussion
Mar 30, 2017 · Per THE RESEARCH COUNCIL ON STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS (RCSC): The old definition read: "A snug tight condition is defined as the tightness that is attained with …
Is it possible to convert wind MPH to lbs/square ft? - Energy ...
Jun 17, 2002 · If possible, what is the formula to convert MPH of wind to pounds per square foot?
Rule of Thumb for Roof Top Unit Weights based on …
Feb 5, 2011 · If a mechanical engineer says "oh, and we need your help to support three 10 ton RTUs", what number does your brain start to think of in regards to self weight of the RTU? (On …
Convert lb/hr to SCFM - Chemical process engineering | Eng-Tips
Jan 30, 2003 · Latexman, thanks for your help. Isn't there 379 lb/moles per standard cubic foot? I am trying to convert 19,640 lbs/hr of 20.07 mole weight gas at a temperature of 43 degrees F …
Soil Spring Constant - Foundation engineering | Eng-Tips
Mar 2, 2005 · Is the Soil Spring Constant the same as Modulus of Subgrade reacton? I argued with a collegue that it is not. Please tell me I am right! Can anyone give me references where I …