How do you measure post size? Step 1 – Measure the circumference of the post (distance around the post). Step 2 – Take that measurement and divide it by pi (3.14) to determine the post diameter. How are poles measured? … Continue reading →

For an electric locomotive or a diesel-electric locomotive, starting tractive effort can be calculated from the amount of weight on the driving wheels (which may be less than the total locomotive weight in some cases), combined stall torque of the … Continue reading →

Typical galvanized coatings range from 3-8 mils (75-200 mi- crons) thick. When designing and detailing tapped holes, the increased thickness is important. Best practice suggests that the hole be tapped after galvanizing, removing the coating on the interior mating surface. … Continue reading →

Laboratory Testing A hot-dip galvanized coating may show a high zinc content near the outside of the coating with an increased iron content near the metal substrate. A zinc metallized or mechanically plated coating will contain a high zinc content … Continue reading →

The density of the zinc is 7.14. Therefore, a thickness of 1 micron of zinc is equivalent to 7.14 g/m2. Example: zinc coating thickness measured on one side of the CGI sheet is 20 µm. Then, the zinc coating mass … Continue reading →

Two measurements must be taken: one with the coating in place and the other without. The difference between the two readings, the height variation, is taken to be the coating thickness. On rough surfaces, micrometers measure coating thickness above the … Continue reading →

The key difference between galvanized and hot dip galvanized is that most galvanized materials have a smooth and sharp finishing, whereas hot sip galvanized structures have a rough finishing. Galvanization is a process of preventing metal surfaces from corrosion. Which … Continue reading →

The thickness gauge measures eddy current strength and the respective magnetic field produced and then calculates the thickness of the nonconductive coating. This test is often employed to measure the thickness of anodized aluminum and can also be used to … Continue reading →

Standard Heights Additionally, standard balcony railing heights are typically 42 inches above the balcony deck, meaning the railing must extend that high and be capped by a horizontal rail for easy gripping. How tall should balcony railing be? The International … Continue reading →

How do I measure it? To measure linear footage, start by measuring the length in inches. Then divide the total inches by 12. The length is the linear footage, so no fancy linear foot calculator is required. How is railing … Continue reading →

What are downrigger weights made of? There are several different sizes, shapes and colors of downrigger weights. Most weights are made of either lead or cast iron. The different shapes of the downrigger weights include round balls (cannon balls), round … Continue reading →

Add a Continuous Rail Select a placed railing system in the model, or click Architecture tab Circulation panel (Railing). On the Properties palette, click Edit Type. In the Type Properties dialog, under Top Rail, Handrail 1, or Handrail 2, click … Continue reading →

Create Railings Open the mezzanine floor plan from the Project Browser. Click Architecture tab Circulation panel Railing drop-down (Sketch Path). You will create a railing at the edge of the mezzanine. On the Draw panel, click (Pick Lines). How do … Continue reading →

Beam refers to the distance from the widest point of the boat to the other side (think: middle of the boat from side to side). Catamarans are very wide compared to that of center consoles and cabin cruisers. How is … Continue reading →

Using the feeler gauge or a vernier caliper the engineer accurately measures any gap between the coupling halves. How do you check engine alignment? For angular misalignments, a simple approach is as follows: With the motor and pump shaft flanges … Continue reading →