A very small error in float?

• Subject: A very small error in float?
• From: Esben Byskov
• Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:21:23 +0100

*To the list,

Many thanks to the people who took the time to
explain the reason(s) for the result regarding
float.  Of course, I did know about the different
ways to represent a number, so the comment
about reorganization due to factoring cleared
up things.

Regards,

Esben Byskov

*

Esben Byskov, Ph.D., Dr.Techn.
Professor Emeritus of Structural Analysis
Department of Civil Engineering
Aalborg University
Sohngaardsholmsvej 57
DK-9000 Aalborg
Denmark

Phone:   +45 3963 7328
e-mail:  eb at civil.aau.dk

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