Exponential Numbers

Exponential numbers may be input into the Properties Constructor (PROPCON) with the following syntax:

>--- attribute --- value --- EXponential --- exponent_value --->

For example:

YOUN 210 EX 9

means that the value of Young’s modulus input is 210 x 109.

Values may be input non-exponentially subject to a maximum number of 11 digits. Use of the EX command allows larger numbers to be input, depending on the particular machine used.

Negative exponential numbers may be input, if required, by using a minus sign. The default is positive.

PROPCON will output numbers in exponential format if the number is large enough or small enough.