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Feature of an engineering drawing

A reference dimension is a dimension on an engineering drawing provided for information only. Reference dimensions are provided for a variety of reasons and are often an accumulation of other dimensions that are defined elsewhere. These dimensions may also be used for convenience to identify a single dimension that is specified elsewhere. Wikipedia →

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  2. Skim a recent paper: Size Dimension Chart for Reference Cuff Validation and Limitations in Current RecommendationsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Systems of Systems EngineeringThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Reference electronic structure calculations in one dimensionCited 73 times
  5. Go sideways: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancingA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Engineering drawingA closely related topic

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