IME Volume Measurement

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Subsubsection Volume Measurement

Smaller volumes of liquid can be measured with a graduated cylinder, a measuring cup or similar devices.

Figure 2.2.19. Graduated Cylinder and Beakers

When dealing with regular-shaped objects like cubes or rectangular prisms, the volume can be calculated by geometry.

For large or irregularly shaped containers, the volume can be determined or approximated by various methods. CAD programs can calculate volume when the object is designed. For existing objects, a laser scanners can create a three-dimensional point cloud representation of an object’s surface. By analyzing the point cloud, engineers can calculate the object’s volume with high accuracy.

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