[boost] Re: Dimensional Analysis Interest?

From: Jan Langer (jan_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-10-16 17:07:50

Hugo Duncan wrote:
>>> Agreed, but how do you use a unit such as BTU which is not defined
>>> in terms of units of fundamental dimensions?
> 
>> how about:
>> quantity <double, energy> const btu = 1055 * joules;
> 
> energy is not a fundamental dimension.
> 
> joules = kg·m2/s2 [ M L^2 T^-2 ]

yes of course. but why shouldn't it be used as the dimension of a quantity?

something like
        typedef list_c <int, 1, 2, -2>::type energy;
would be defined somewhere in the library.
jan

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