About strength training using weight gravity to generate resistance to contraction basic principles on increasing ... research date October 2010 File TwoDumbbells.JPG thumb 250px A complete weighttraining workout can be performed with a pair of adjustable dumbbell s and a set of weight disks plates . Weighttraining ... or Muscle contraction Eccentric contraction eccentric contraction . Weighttraining uses a variety of specialized Category Weighttraining equipment equipment to target specific muscle groups and types of movement. Weighttraining differs from bodybuilding , Olympic weightlifting , powerlifting ... training, however, is often part of the athlete s training regimen. Weighttraining versus other ... increasing physical strength . Weighttraining is a type of strength training that uses Equipment ... . Weighttraining is often used as a synonym for strength training, but is actually a specific type within the more inclusive category. History of weighttraining File EarlyBarbell.gif thumb upright ... gym s of the time. Weighttraining became increasingly popular in the 1970s, following the release ... the late 1990s increasing numbers of women have taken up weighttraining, influenced by programs like Body for Life currently nearly one in five U.S. women engages in weighttraining on a regular ... 2007 02 01 ref Basic principles Main Strength training The basic principles of weighttraining ... by weighttraining is the equipment used. Types of equipment include barbell s, dumbbells, pulleys .... Weighttraining also requires the use of Form exercise good form , performing the movements ... to move greater weight called Cheating Strength training cheating . Failure to use good form ... training The benefits of weighttraining overall are comparable to most other types of strength ... rate, and postural support. There are benefits and limitations to weighttraining as compared to other types of strength training. Weighttraining versus resistance training Resistance training involves ... more details
Unreferenced date June 2007 Image WeightBenchSide.jpg thumb Typical consumer level weight bench with leg exercise attachment File Two weighttraining benches.jpg thumb Two weighttraining benches in a fitness center in N rnberg, Germany A weighttraining bench is a piece of equipment that has a resemblance to a bench furniture normal e.g. park bench , but is designed for use in weighttraining . Weighttraining benches may be of various designs fixed horizontal, fixed inclined, fixed in a folded position, with one adjustable portion, with two or more adjustable portions, with racks to hold bars, etc. In the limit, the definition of a bench blurs into that of combinations that mix a bench and associated equipment. Benches are manufactured by many different vendors, in an array of qualities, features, and prices. Alternatives Though the weight bench seems to define weighttraining for modern audiences, benches are not strictly necessary for many, if not most, exercises that typically use them. For example, seated presses may be done while standing. In recent years, many home fitness enthusiasts have begun incorporating a swiss ball into their workouts in place of a traditional bench, since it is both more space efficient and requires engagement of the core abdominal muscles. This substitution is not without criticism, since it can be difficult to maintain form and balance when lifting more than one s own body weight. Before the invention of the weight bench the common way to work the chest was to lie on the floor and do what was known as the floor or supine press. Fact date June 2007 Category Weighttraining equipment Category Benches de Hantelbank nl Drukbank sport tl Katangang pangpagbubuhat ng mga pabigat ... more details
How To Be A Good Spotter DEFAULTSORT Spotting WeightTraining Category Weighttraining ... balanced and coordinated to avoid uneven deloading of the weight and possible torsion injury. ref cite ... spotters are unavailable, a single spotter can assist by taking some of the weight of the bar allowing the lifter to return the weight to the rack. ref cite book authorlink1 Mark Rippetoe last1 ... a considerable amount of weight about the head. During this exercise the spotter will assist in lifting ... allows the spotter to catch the weight if the lifter cannot lift any more. A spotter may not be preferred, however, because the risk of injury is lower and it is easier to drop the weight on the ground ... more details
curl curl s exercise for biceps This is a partial list of weighttraining exercises organized by muscle ... exercise squat is performed by squatting down with a weight held across the upper back and standing up straight again. This is a weighttraining Isolation exercises versus compound exercises compound ... back injuries. Good morning The Good morning is a weighttraining exercise in which a barbell, two dumbbells ... References Reflist 2 Strength training exercises DEFAULTSORT List Of WeightTraining Exercises Category Weighttraining exercises ar pt Exerc cios de treinamento com pesos ... Cane first Deidre coauthors Cane, Jonathan Glickman, Joe title The Complete Idiot s Guide to WeightTraining publisher Alpha Books location Indianapolis year 2000 pages 169 isbn 0 7865 4251 9 ref Quadriceps ... , triceps surae muscle calves , and the lower back. Weight lifting belt Equipment Lifting belts ... et al., p. 170 ref Equipment Squats can be performed using only the practitioner s body weight. For weighted ... variations include front squats, in which the weight is held across the upper chest, and box squats ... by pushing a weight away from the body with the feet. It is a compound exercise that also involves ... thumb Dumbbell deadlift. The deadlift is performed by squatting down and lifting a weight off the floor ... is performed while seated by raising a weight out in front of the body with the feet. It is an isolation ... they are held at right angles 90 degrees . Equipment Body weight, wall or other flat vertical surface ... down on a bench, by raising a weight with the feet towards the buttocks. This is an isolation exercise ... rebending the knees. However, as performed in contests, the weight is always heavy enough to demand that the lifter receive the bar in a squatting position, while at the same time flipping the weight ... the feet to lift the body. If a weight is used, then it rests upon the shoulders, or is held ... et al., p. 179. ref Equipment Body weight, dumbbells, barbell, Smith machine or standing calf raise ... more details
about the physical concept File Weeghaak.JPG thumb 100px A spring scale measures the weight of an object ... the Pythagorean theorem yields a g force of 5.4 g. It is this g force that causes the driver s weight ... s weight is unchanged by the motion of the car. In science and engineering, the weight of an object is the force on the object due to gravitation gravity . ref name Morrison cite journal title Weight ... cite journal title Weight versus gravitational force historical and educational perspectives author ... publisher ASTM International isbn 978 0 8031 1183 7 chapter The weight of mass and the mess of weight ... nowrap 1 W mg . When considered a vector physics vector , weight is often denoted by a bold letter W . The unit of measurement for weight is that of force, which in the International System of Units SI is the newton unit newton . For example, an object with a mass of one kilogram has a weight of about ... 2011 defining the weight of an object as the force measured by the operation of weighing it using a force ..., and is equal to the force required to support it although in the opposite direction to the weight ... s apparent weight . These two definitions of weight differ, sometimes dramatically, when other factors ... object or person as in an elevator, dragster or rocket has a varying weight due to its varying proper acceleration or g force . However, according to the purely gravitational definition its weight ..., the operational definition says that the weight is zero. This is in keeping with the familiar ... weight as the body exerts no force on it. In contrast, by the purely gravitational definition, a body s weight in free fall is the same as if the body were at rest, again because, in the Newtonian ... usage, including commercial usage, the term weight is commonly used to mean mass , which scientifically ... of the term weight. In commercial and everyday use, the term weight nearly always means mass. In science and technology weight has primarily meant a force due to gravity. In scientific and technical work ... more details
Infobox single Name The Weight Cover Theweight.jpg Artist The Band from Album Music from Big Pink Released ... Misc Extra musicsample filename Weight, Band.ogg title The Weight format OGG Type single Infobox single See Wikipedia WikiProject Songs Name The Weight Cover TS The Weight.png Caption Artist The Supremes ... singles Last single No Matter What Sign You Are br 1969 This single The Weight br 1969 Next single ... single I Can t Get Next to You br 1969 This single The Weight br 1969 Next single Psychedelic Shack song Psychedelic Shack br 1969 Extra musicsample filename Supremes Temptations, Weight.ogg title The Weight ... Supremes only The Weight.jpg The Weight is a song written by Robbie Robertson . It was released by The Band ... Almanac publisher Infoplease.com date accessdate 2011 05 05 ref Composition The Weight takes the folk ... Amsden ref On August 17, 1969, The Band played The Weight as the 10th song in their set at Woodstock Festival Woodstock . Robertson on The Weight According to songwriter Robertson, The Weight was inspired .... In The Weight it s the same thing. People like Bu uel would make films that had these religious ... trying to be good and it s impossible to be good. In The Weight it was this very simple thing ... 2011 05 05 ref Reception The Weight is one of the group s best known songs and among the most popular ... cover versions of The Weight charted higher on the US pop charts in 1968 69 than The Band s original ... never mention the title. Other cover versions The Weight has become a modern Traditional pop music ... The Weight acoustically while The Edge and White swap vocals. On record, folk singer Michelle Shocked ... The Weight has been featured in a number of films and television shows films featuring the song include ... have featured The Weight include Californication TV series Californication , My Name Is Earl , Sports ... in commercials for Diet Coke and Cingular AT&T Wireless . The Weight was also covered by Sherie Rene ... Jazz Festival 1998 . The Weight was one of three songs The Band s 1990s lineup performed for Let It Rock ... more details
Other uses Image Christer Fuglesang underwater EVA simulation for STS 116.jpg thumb An astronaut in training ... training refers to the acquisition of knowledge , skill s, and Competence human resources competencies ... or polytechnics . In addition to the basic training required for a Trade profession trade , Employment ... lc on the need to continue training beyond initial qualifications to maintain, upgrade and update ... to this sort of training as professional development . Some commentators Which? date May 2011 use a similar term for workplace learning to Performance improvement improve performance training and development . One can generally categorize such training as on the job or off the job On the job training ... that trainees will use when fully trained. On the job training has a general reputation Citation needed date May 2011 as most effective for vocational work. Off the job training takes place away ... while such training takes place. Off the job training has the advantage that it allows people to get away from work and concentrate more thoroughly on the training itself. This type of training has proven more effective Citation needed date February 2008 in inculcating concepts and ideas. Training differs from exercise in that people may dabble in exercise as an occasional activity for fun. Training ... performance . Compare Education Learning Types of training Physical training File Training ... Kilda take part in a ball handling training drill prior to the 2009 AFL Grand Final Physical training concentrates on mechanistic goals training programs in this area develop specific skills or muscles, often with a view to peaking at a particular time. Some physical training programs focus on raising overall physical fitness . In military use, training means gaining the physical ability to perform ..., among others. See military education and training . For psychological or physiological reasons ... training, or autogenic training , in an attempt to increase their ability to relax or deal with stress ... more details
Free weight s can refer to Molecular mass a type of Weighttraining Equipment used in exercise, including among others barbell s, dumbbell s and kettlebell s. disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
wiktionarypar weightWeight is a measurement of the gravitational force acting on an object. In non scientific contexts it may refer to an object s mass quantity of matter . Figuratively, it refers to the seriousness or depth of an idea or thought, or the danger and urgency of a situation. Weight may also refer to TOC right Science and technology Specific weight , the weight per unit volume of a material A measure of paper density Line weight in Contour line Technical construction factors contour line construction in cartography Body weight The weight of a person. Mathematics Weighting , making some data contribute to a result more than others Weighted mean Weight function Weighting filter Weight representation theory , a type of function Weight of a topological space, see base topology Weighted mean and weighted average, the importance can vary on each piece of data Weight strings , the number of times a letter occurs in a string Sports Weight class , a competition division used to match competitors against others of their own size Weighttraining Equipment Weights , objects of known mass used in weightlifting The object thrown in a weight throw Draw weight of a Bow weapon bow Biology and physiology Body weight , a commonly used term for the mass of an organism s body Television, film, and music Weight album Weight album , an album by Rollins Band The Weight , a 1968 song by The Band The pressure a pianist applies with force to the keyboard, to improve tone Weight , a song by Isis from the album Oceanic Isis album Oceanic People with the surname WeightWeight surname See also Weight of evidence disambig bn cs V ha rozcestn k da V gt de Gewicht el eo Peso fr Peso it Peso he lv Svars noz mju atdal ana lt Svarmuo pt Peso desambigua o ro Greutate dezambiguizare ru sk V ha vi T ng t c h p d n Tr ng l c ... more details
A catch weight is a term used in combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts to describe a weight limit for a fight that does not fall in line with the traditional limits for weight classes. In boxing , a catch weight is negotiated when the weigh ins are conducted a day before the fight. Explanation Strictly speaking, a catch weight in boxing is used to describe a weight limit for a fight that does not fall in line with the limits for the expanded weight classes after the traditional rules of day of fight were changed to day before fight weigh ins and after the traditional 8 weight divisions were expanded to 17 weight classes. An agreed weight was used to describe a catch weight in the traditional ... fights necessitating a day before fight weigh in. With modern conditioning and training methods, today s fighters are able to cut weight for a day before fight weigh in and regain the same weight ... weight is to compensate for the ability of bigger boxers to cut weight before a day before fight weigh in and re build to a weight more than the specified limit division or catch weight on day of the fight with little effects to his performance. The catch weight is not only to provide a level playing field but also to prevent weight mismatches that can endanger the fighters. And more importantly, the catch weight is to ensure the fight is not canceled due last minute disagreement on fight time. A case of a weight mismatch is the Arturo Gatti vs Joey Gamache fight. In the controversial fight .... ref http en.wikipedia.org wiki Arturo Gatti ref Combat sports commonly have defined weight classes with specific weight limits. For example, each boxing division with the exception of heavyweight has its own limits for weight classes, ranging from 105 pounds for minimumweight to 200 pounds for Cruiserweight boxing cruiserweight and varying in range in the weight classes in between. In order to fight for a championship in these weight classes the fighters must come in to the fight at or below said ... more details
the lost fat, and return to their normal trainingweight. This technique should not be attempted ... loss while losing weight is through resistance training . If emphasis is being placed on aerobic training, resistance training will be a smaller part of the athlete s training program, promoting greater muscle loss. Muscle growth cannot be expected unless emphasis is placed on resistance training ... of weighttraining to recover lost muscle. The athlete should remember to eat protein at all meals ...multiple issues cleanup June 2008 refimprove July 2007 howto July 2010 Weight cutting is the practice of rapid weight loss prior to a sporting competition. It most frequently happens in order to qualify for a lower weight class usually in combat sports , where weight is a significant advantage or in sports ... sports . There are two types of weight cutting One method is to lose weight in the form of fat and muscle in the weeks prior to an event the other is to lose weight in the form of water in the final days before competition. Nutritional experts will rarely give advice on how to cut weight safely or effectively, and will simply recommend against cutting weight at all. However, many athletes choose ... through healthy eating , some athletes will seek to lose weight through dieting and aerobic exercise . By losing fat they hope to achieve a higher strength to mass ratio or lean weight. This means ... of the same weight. Healthy weight loss can be seen as a positive effect of participation in sports ..., J. 1987 . Weight Regulation Practices in Athletes Analysis of Metabolic and Health Effects. Medicine ... and teenagers should be cautioned to avoid losing weight at excessive quick rates or to excessively .... Weight cutting techniques can interfere with healthy physical development. Supplementation Athletes ... of high calorie supplements on body composition and muscular strength following resistance training ... weight loss may choose to sacrifice muscle mass by eating a low protein diet. However, most athletes ... more details
Category Infomercials Category Resistance training Category Viral videos Category Weighttraining ...File Shake Weight.jpg 285px thumb right The Shake Weight on sale in stores The Shake Weight is a modified ... viral . Product specifications The Shake Weight has a female and male version, though was initially ... flare next title Shake Weight website author date work publisher accessdate 20 April 2010 ... the muscles in the arms, shoulders and chest in an entirely new fashion, the Shake Weight increases ... flare next title Shake Weight for Men website author date work publisher accessdate 20 April ... of the Shake Weight, released a study of the male version of the Shake Weight which allegedly shows how it produces a higher quality workout than regular weight lifting. ref name study cite web url http www.worldofdiets.com shake weight title Shake Weight reviews author date work publisher accessdate 9 October 2011 ref Reception Shake Weight has gained popular attention and parody due to the fact ... Mapes first Diane title Stroke of luck? Shake Weight kind of works to tone arms url http www.msnbc.msn.com ... Following its July 2009 debut, ref name pr clips from a Shake Weight infomercial quickly went viral ... ref cite web url http viralvideochart.unrulymedia.com youtube hilarious shake weight exercise for womennbspvideo?id 4S3C4AC908w title Hilarious Shake Weight Exercise for Women Video author date work ... shows, Shake Weight was tested on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , and This Morning TV series ... to launch ludicrous Shake Weight fitness aid author Sarah Bull newspaper Daily Mail date 8 January ... launch ludicrous Shake Weight fitness aid.html ixzz0lnUXfUJ9 ref The Shake Weight commercial has ... and marketer behind the Shake Weight. ref name pr cite web url http newsblaze.com story 2009080611051900001.bw topstory.html title The Shake Weight Arm Sculpting Craze Shaking up a Media Frenzy ... Verheem is FitnessIQ s CEO and Shake Weight s inventor. ref name inc cite web url http www.inc.com ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 A weight machine is an exercise machine used for weighttraining that uses gravity as the primary source of resistance and a combination of simple machine s to convey that resistance to the person using the machine. Each of the simple machines pulley, lever, wheel, incline changes the mechanical advantage of the overall machine relative to the weight. Stack machines Image WeightStack.JPG thumb 175px The weight stack from a cable machine each plate weighs 6 kg . A stack machine &mdash also called a stack or rack &mdash has a set of massive rectangular plates that are pierced by a vertical bar which has holes drilled in it to accept a pin. Each of the plates has a channel on its underside or a hole through the middle, as shown in the diagram that aligns with one of the holes. When the pin is inserted through the channel into the hole, all of the plates above the pin rest upon it, and are lifted when the bar rises. The plates below do not rise. This allows the same machine to provide several levels of resistance over the same range of motion with an adjustment that requires very little force to accomplish in itself. The means of lifting the bar varies. Some machines have a roller at the top of the bar that sits on a lever. When the lever is raised the bar can go up and the roller moves along the lever, allowing the bar to stay vertical. On some machines the bar is attached to a hinge on the lever, which causes swaying in the bar and the plates ... to the weight of the plates. See also Cable machine Smith machine Leg press Exercise Kinesiology Personal trainer Exercise physiology Health Strength training exercises DEFAULTSORT Weight Machine Category Weighttraining equipment Category Machines fr Machine de musculation sv Tr ningsmaskin ... give the actual weight of the plate and those above it. On some, the number gives the force ... only an equaling weight of nowrap 18 kg or a force of nowrap 174 N at the beginning of the motion ... more details
Carel Weight , a British artist Doug Weight , an American ice hockey player Greg Weight , an Australian photographer See also Waite name Weight disambiguation surname ... more details
Muscle gain or weight gain can occur as a result of exercise or bodybuilding , in which muscle size is muscle hypertrophy increased through strength training . If enough weight is gained by way of increased ... for a weight gain product Weight gain is an increase in body weight . This can be either ... fat adipose tissue than is optimally health y. Weight gain has a latency period. The effect that eating has on weight gain can vary greatly depending on the following factors Specific energy Energy ... doi 10.1001 jama.288.14.1723 . ref Gaining weight can cause the following effects, dependent ... In regards to adipose tissue increases, a person generally gains fat related weight by increasing ... a surprisingly powerful role in determining an individual s chances of gaining weight, transmitting ... ref Weight gain is a common side effect of psychiatric medication. ref cite journal author ... tissue. If too much weight is gained, serious health side effects may follow. A large number of medical ... that excess weight had in the past, it has for some time been seen as unacceptable , in contemporary ... on weight loss regimens, products and surgeries. This market has been aided by the rising number ... weight of women between ages 30 and 60 has increased by 20 pounds, or 14 , since 1976. Among women ... to weight 135 pounds. The fact that even the desired weight of women has increased suggests there is less social pressure to lose weight, the researchers noted. However, the difference between women s average weight and desired weight had increased as well, putting their conclusions into question. In any case, weight gain and weight loss are still charged topics. The ever present social stigma concerning weight gain, can have lasting and harmful effects on individuals, especially among young women ... of social norms and friends influences on unhealthy weight control behaviors among adolescent girls ... disorder body dysmorphia . In sports Weight gain is seen in professional sports most notably ... more details
unreferenced date May 2009 Operating weight is the basic weight of a vehicle or machine, including the driver operator and fuel. See also Operating empty weight Category Vehicle design ... more details
unreferenced date May 2010 Weight classes are divisions of competition used to match competitors against others of their own size. This reduces the exclusion of smaller athletes in sports where physical size gives a significant advantage. Weight classes are used in a variety of sports, especially combat sports such as boxing , wrestling , and mixed martial arts . The existence of weight divisions gives rise to the practice of weight cutting . It is generally considered an advantage to be the largest individual in a weight division, therefore some athletes will work hard to lose weight through dieting and dehydration prior to weigh ins to meet the required weight class. Two alternatives exist to formal weight classes catch weight and open weight . See also Wrestling weight classes Judo weight divisions Boxing weight classes Kickboxing weight classes Mixed martial arts weight classes Olympic weightlifting Competition Olympic weightlifting weight classes References reflist Martialarts stub Category Weight classes ja sv Viktklass ... more details
Weight of the World may refer to In television The Weight of the World Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Weight ... Slayer Weight of the World The 4400 Weight of the World The 4400 , from the second season of the series The 4400 In music Weight of the World , an album by The Jimmy Swift Band Weight of the World Harem Scarem album Weight of the World Harem Scarem album , 2002 Weight of the World This Is Hell album Weight of the World This Is Hell album , 2010 Weight of the World EP Weight of the World EP , a 2007 EP by 53 Days Weight of the World Elton John song Weight of the World Elton John song , a song by Elton John from his 2004 album Peachtree Road Weight of the World , a song by alternative metal band Evanescence from their 2006 album The Open Door Weight of the World Lemar song Weight of the World Lemar song , a single by UK R&B singer Lemar from his 2008 album The Reason Weight of the World , a song by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club from their 2005 album Howl Weight of the World , a song by Framing Hanley from their 2010 album A Promise to Burn Weight of the World , a song by metalcore band Misery Signals from their 2008 album Controller album Controller Weight of the World , a song by Overkill from their 1993 album I Hear Black Weight of the World , a song by Pigeon John from his 2006 album And the Summertime Pool Party Weight of the World , a song by Ringo Starr from his 1992 album Time Takes Time Weight of the World , a song by Saliva from their 2002 album Back into Your System Weight of the World , a song by The Samples Weight of the World , a song by Tarkio from their 1999 EP Sea Songs for Landlocked Sailors Weight of the World , a song by Young Saints aka Crisis The Weight of the World The Beautiful Girls album The Weight of the World The Beautiful Girls album , a 2004 EP by Australian band The Beautiful Girls The Weight of the World Metal Church album The Weight of the World Metal Church album , a 2004 album by thrash metal band Metal Church The Weight of the World , a song ... more details
In orthopedics , weight bearing is the amount of weight a patient puts on the leg on which surgery has been performed. In general, it is described as a percentage of the body weight, because each leg of a healthy person carries the full body weight when walking, in an alternating fashion. After surgery of the hip, or of the bones of the leg, ankle, or foot, it is of the utmost importance for recovery to get the right amount of weight bearing when moving around with crutches or frames. The grades of weight bearing for each phase of recovery will be determined by the surgeon. Grades Non weight bearing NWB The leg must not touch the floor and is not permitted to support any weight at all. ref name Pierson 2002 The patient may hop on the other leg or use crutch es or other devices for mobility. In this grade, 0 of the body weight may be rested on the leg. Touch down weight bearing or Toe touch weight bearing The foot or toes may touch the floor such as to maintain balance , but not support any weight. ref name Pierson 2002 Do not place actual weight on your affected leg. Imagine you have an egg under your foot that you are not to crush. Partial weight bearing A small amount of weight may be supported by the affected leg. ref name Pierson 2002 The weight may be gradually increased up to 50 of the body weight, which would permit the affected person to stand with his body weight evenly supported by both feet but not to walk . Weight bearing as tolerated Usually assigned to people that can support from 50 to 100 of the body weight on the affected leg, the affected person independently chooses the weight supported by the extremity. ref name Pierson 2002 The amount tolerated may vary according to the circumstances. Full weight bearing The leg can now carry a 100 of the body weight, which permits normal walking. ref name Pierson 2002 References references ref name Pierson 2002 Pierson, F. Principles and Techniques of Patient Care, Third Edition, p.208, WB Saunders Company, 2002 ... more details
orphan date May 2010 Carcass weight refers to the weight of an animal after Animal slaughter slaughter and removal of most internal organs , head, and skin. On average the carcass weight of beef is about 60 of the live animal weight, for Domestic pig hog s it is about 73 . References CRS article Report for Congress Agriculture A Glossary of Terms, Programs, and Laws, 2005 Edition url http ncseonline.org nle crsreports 05jun 97 905.pdf author Jasper Womach DEFAULTSORT Carcass Weight Category Agriculture in the United States ru ... more details
Paper weight may refer to Paperweight , any item for holding down papers, typically on a desk Paper density , the density or weight of paper per unit area disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
Unreferenced date January 2007 In statistical mechanics , the statistical weight is the relative probability possibly unnormalized of a particular feature of a state. If the energy associated with the feature is E , the statistical weight is given by the Boltzmann factor e sup E kT sup , where k is the Boltzmann constant and T is the temperature in kelvin s. The statistical weight is a convenient shorthand that is often used in transfer matrix solutions of problems in statistical mechanics . DEFAULTSORT Statistical Weight Category Statistical mechanics Thermodynamics stub ... more details
unreferenced date December 2007 Adhesive weight is the amount of a locomotive locomotive s weight that is applied to the driving wheel s and so capable of delivering Rail adhesion traction . The more weight applied to the driving wheels, the greater the locomotive s ability to haul a load. But if the weight on the driving wheels exceeds the axle load of the line, the Permanent way railway infrastructure will be damaged. See also Factor of adhesion Tractive effort br Category Rail transport rail stub cs Adhezn hmotnost de Lokreibungslast ru ... more details
In error correcting code error correcting coding , the minimum Hamming weight , commonly referred to as the minimum weight w sub min sub of a code is the weight of the lowest weight code word. The weight w of a code word is the number of 1s in the word. For example the word 11001010 has a weight of 4. In a linear block code the minimum weight is also the minimum Hamming distance d sub min sub and defines the error correction capability of the code. If w sub min sub n , then d sub min sub n and the code will correct up to d sub min sub 2 errors. ref Stern & Mahmoud, Communications System Design , Prentice Hall , 2004, p 477ff. ref References reflist Category Coding theory telecomm term stub ... more details
Volumetric weight , also known as Dimensional weight , is used by postal companies and other freight industries and courier services around the world to invoice for the actual space that a parcel, package or pallet takes up in a vehicle or storage area. A vehicle can quickly become full of bulky, lightweight articles long before it reaches its capacity in weight which makes for inefficient use of space. Calculation The basic procedure for calculating volumetric weight is find the smallest cuboid box that your consignment will fit in. find the volume of this notional box in cubic centimetres. divide this by 6,000 the answer is the volumetric weight in kilograms. The result of this calculation is that if a consignment s density is one sixth that of water or more, then its volumetric weight is less than the normal weight in kilograms, whereas if its density is less than one sixth that of water, then its volumetric weight is more than its weight in kilograms. Transport and postal companies will charge based on the greater of these two calculations. Dimensioners Increasingly, carriers, postal companies and warehouses are using dimensioners to calculate the volumetric weight of their parcels and pallets. Companies with large shipping departments use these systems to measure all outgoing items to ensure that they don t receive back charges from their carrier who invoices using the dimensional weight rate system. ref http us.mt.com global en home supportive content know how CSN NewDimRate article.rxHgAwXLuMvM.MediaFileComponent.html Automotive Logistics 03 04 2007.pdf The new Dimension of Weight Automotive Logistics March April 2007 ref Note that the formula for pallet s is different for pallets, the calculation is to divide by 3,000, not 6,000, so the volumetric weight is twice as much. International express shipping companies such as DHL apply this formula but dividing by 5,000 instead of 6,000. Other shipping companies may use a different divisor. References references Category ... more details
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