Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Creep deflections will be less than is experienced ...
English answer:
The calculated (theoretical) figures for creep deflections will be lower than the actual measurements
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Mikhail Kropotov
Aug 20, 2004 07:40
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Creep deflections will be less than is experienced ...
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Creep deflections will be less than is experienced in the usual use of sawn timber to which 2.7.2 particularly applies.
This sentence comes from Section 2.7.2 of a timber design standard. It is about the calculation of deformation caused by creep effect. Just not quite understand its meaning. (NZL ENGLISH)
This sentence comes from Section 2.7.2 of a timber design standard. It is about the calculation of deformation caused by creep effect. Just not quite understand its meaning. (NZL ENGLISH)
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Creep deflections will be reduced compared to the usual/average creep deflections
Creep deflections will be lower/less than is usual/average with the particular sawn timber to which 2.7.2 applies.
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Note added at 5 hrs 3 mins (2004-08-20 12:44:16 GMT)
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From your text I cannot deduce that the sawn timber in question is different from the standard sawn timber to which 2.7.2 applies.
Let\'s assume that it\'s talking about a method of theoretical calculation of creep deflections. Then, compared with the actual measurement, this calculation method will produce a figure that is lower than the actual figure.
But if this particular sawn timber is different from the standard type, then the meaning may be different. If this is the case, it means that the creep deflections for this type of timber are lower than that for standard timber.
HTH!
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Note added at 5 hrs 3 mins (2004-08-20 12:44:16 GMT)
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From your text I cannot deduce that the sawn timber in question is different from the standard sawn timber to which 2.7.2 applies.
Let\'s assume that it\'s talking about a method of theoretical calculation of creep deflections. Then, compared with the actual measurement, this calculation method will produce a figure that is lower than the actual figure.
But if this particular sawn timber is different from the standard type, then the meaning may be different. If this is the case, it means that the creep deflections for this type of timber are lower than that for standard timber.
HTH!
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Discussion
Does it mean that "Creep deflections of sawn timber to which 2.7.2 not applies will be less than is experienced in the usual use of sawn timber to which 2.7.2 particularly applies"? That would make no sense because this section is about how to estimate the creep deflections with the help of some calculation factors.
Or does it mean that the "calculated" creep deflections will be less than is experienced ...?