Chapter 1, Problem 1.53QP

Measurements should be reported to the nearest 1000, 100, 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 units, etc., depending on their variability and intended use. Using your best judgment, how should the following measurements be reported?

a.    Deformation of a steel specimen during the tension test (in.)

b.    Tensile strength of steel (psi)

c.    Modulus of elasticity of aluminum (MPa)

d.    Weight of aggregate in a sieve analysis test (grams)

e.    Compressive strength of portland cement concrete (psi)

f.    Moisture content in a concrete masonry unit (percent)

g.    Asphalt content in hot-mix asphalt (percent)

h.    Specific gravity of wood

i.    Distance between New York City and Los Angeles (miles)

j.    Dimensions of a computer microchip (mm)