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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] New to PSUB
Hi Erik,
One of the major reasons is part of the industry here still uses this
system of measurement, specifically architecture and construction.
Houses are still measured in inches and feet. Part of my work was
in architectural [ and mechanical ] drafting/design. The automotive
industry, too, uses both systems of measurement. I have to keep
2 sets of tools, one in "standard" [as it is so called] and one in
metric.
As far as my mindset or preference goes, it doesn't matter which system
I use, I can switch between the 2 without any problem or prejudice.
--Steve
On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:44:13 -0400 (AST) Erik Muller <emuller@naic.edu>
writes:
> Just as a matter of interest, Im looking for comments:
>
> How many people still are using imperial units of measurement? Is
> there
> any other basis, apart from personal history, for continuing to do
> so? i.e. is it easier to design an efficient system using 12 inches
> per foot, 16 oz per lb. PSI and so on? Are the calculations
> simplified
> using these relationships, or is it just that it enables more
> efficent
> global communication of parameters?
>
> Im not trying to force one way or another, just trying to understand
> the
> attraction to the alternative.
>
> Thanks
> EM
>
> On Sat, 18 Oct 2003, Steven Mills wrote:
>
> >
> > Doug,
> >
> > You've got a fantastic website! Well organized, informative, and
> > educational.
> >
> > Now, if you could only put wheels on that design you would have an
> > RV/Motorhome Submersible. I'd go for that!
> >
> > --Steve
> >
> >
> > >DJACKSON99@aol.com writes:
> > >
> > > Welcome to the list. I am interested in this too, and had it in
> a
> > > earlier design. See:
> > > http://members.cox.net/djackson003/sub/Sub_H4_files/index.html
> > >
> > >...................snip.....................
> > >
> > > Best wishes
> > > Doug Jackson
> > > http://members.cox.net/djackson001/sub/index.shtml
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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