Re: Source for a formal definition of posting

Re: Source for a formal definition of posting

Beverly Cusick

12/27/2001

At 02:17 PM 12/27/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Beverly,
>
>Doesn't posting widen a base of support on the floor or surface the item is
>resting on where wedging changes the contact surface angle of contacting the
>floor or surface no matter how wide it is.
>
>Robert A. (Bob) Bangham, C.O., L.O.
>Corpus Christi, TX


Hi Robert -

I consider posting not a widening of the base but a reconfiguring of the
contact surface under the foot to optimize its load-bearing alignment.

About wedging, well, maybe, but what about shimming then? Doesn't that just
buttress or stabilize without necessarily changing the contacting angle?

We're looking for an official definition and honorable source for same......

Regards -



Billi


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