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Old 08-21-2010, 02:20 AM
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Question problem with tics

in this case - mathema-tics
my question is this:

how do i convert the length of a straight line into a diameter of a tube?
i know that with Pi you can calculate the length of the diameter
is it the other way around with my question? sort of reversed calculation

as i am mathematicly challenged i wonder if you can help me

bottom line is i want to convert length of a straight line of a fuselage part to a diameter of a tube so i can get one that is closest in size
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Old 08-21-2010, 04:14 AM
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Just divide your length by Pi to give you the diameter, e.g. l/Pi = D
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Old 08-21-2010, 05:09 AM
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ah thanks, now we (i) go do the maths :D
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And the radius is half the diameter. Most vector drawing software use the radius as the size property of circles.
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:05 AM
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Just divide your length by Pi to give you the diameter, e.g. l/Pi = D
so if i understand this correctly

15/Pi=4,77 i.e. 15 cms length gives me 4,77 cms in diameter?
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Yes, that's right.
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:58 AM
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ok then i know what tubes to look for
thanks for your help guys
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