Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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ISBN: 9781118881279
Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.40P
A hotel chain based in the United States contracts with a European vacuum cleaner manufacturer to supply a large number of upright cleaner units. After delivery, the hotel raises questions about manufacturer vacuum cleaner performance claims pointing out that the units should have been tested to meet ASTM 558, an American standard. The manufacturer notes the advertised performance is based on 1EC 60312, a European standard, and the two test codes will yield similar, if not exact, results. Investigate both test codes and address similarities and differences. Is there is a legitimate claim here?
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