Lattice Fieldbook
FIELD EDITION / C1127B

The reference / Structural forms

Structural studies consider geometry, material properties and the conditions of loading.

0102030405REFERENCE GEOMETRY

Illustrative diagram; not a measured or manufacturing drawing.

04Reference stages
2Sections in this edition
SIUnit convention

Reference specification

Illustrative reference series
RecordCategoryNormalized valueRole
R-001Geometry48Reference
R-002Surface39Comparison
R-003Assembly58Control
R-004Geometry80Reference
R-005Surface78Comparison
R-006Assembly79Control
Reference
A stated basis for comparing observations.
Resolution
The smallest change represented by a measuring system.
Repeatability
The consistency of observations under the same conditions.
Boundary
The conditions and limits chosen for a study.
  1. Define
    State the reference and the purpose of the comparison.
  2. Observe
    Stiffness and strength describe different properties.
  3. Record
    Keep the conditions and observations together.
  4. Review
    Separate the result from the assumptions used to interpret it.
Reference note

A scale model requires careful interpretation.