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Re: You really don't want to look here
By:Nick Schade
Date: 4/14/1998, 2:51 pm

George, I have to admit to having trouble following your information on your page. There is no mention of a load factor until you graph it. What is it and how does it relate back to reality? Is higher "better" or "worse"? Can you explain what you feel your conclusions are based on this modeling? If you were to perform an imaginary "ideal" physical test, what would the results look like? How much more/less energy can a 1/4" wood - 6 oz glass panel absorb than an 1/8" - 4 oz? Which can I hit harder with a sledge hammer before it fails and how does your information show it.

Help me out here. Nick

> You really don't want to look at the link below.

> Filling the weave adds almost no strength but it does lower surface
> friction.

Messages In This Thread

Re: You really don't want to look here
Nick Schade -- 4/14/1998, 2:51 pm
Re: You really don't want to look here
Mark Kanzler -- 4/14/1998, 4:10 pm