Thursday, December 10, 2009

Engineers Do It Until It Hertz

Unintentionally "dirty" language I've come across while editing mechanical engineering manuals:

"The model's geometry shall reflect the overall size, length, connectivity, and stiffness of the member."

"This method is sometimes referred to as 'dithering' or 'jittering.'"

"...when properly mounted..."

"...while handling a load..."

"...with a rotating head ultrasonic tool..."

"...requiring a drywall screw..."

"Fig. 3: Hoist With Double-Pump Action"

"Table 1.1-2: Deviation From Straightness In Bars"

"Section 8-4 Stress Relieving"

"variable rod-in-tube orifice: type of pressure inducer that uses a retractable tapered rod inside a reamed tube to provide a variable orifice for pressure reduction parallel with sample flow while allowing retraction for cleaning of crud bursts."

"6.6 Butt Welds and Transition Nipples"

"Studs shall extend completely through the nuts."

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