The discussion revolves around the concept of "kip" as a unit of measurement in the context of determining the weight of a concrete column. The original poster presents a problem involving the dimensions and density of concrete to calculate its weight, which is given in kips.
There is an ongoing exploration of the term "kip," with some participants providing definitions and expressing confusion about its usage alongside imperial units. Multiple interpretations of the term are being discussed, and some participants express concern over notation practices.
Participants note the potential inconsistency in using metric prefixes with imperial units, raising questions about the conventions in measurement notation.
Mesmer said:1.A concrete column has a diameter of 350mm and a length of 2m. If the density (mass/volume) of concrete is 2.45{Mg}_{m^3} determine the weight of the column in pounds
The answer is given as 1.04 kip: What is or what unit of measure is a kip?
The problem says "determine the weight of the column in pounds" and then gives the answer in kip?Mesmer said:1.A concrete column has a diameter of 350mm and a length of 2m. If the density (mass/volume) of concrete is 2.45\frac{Mg}{m^3} determine the weight of the column in pounds
The answer is given as 1.04 kip: What is or what unit of measure is a kip?
chroot said:Apparently, "kip" means "kilo-pound." I consider the whole thing to be an egregious abuse of notation.
- Warren