2006-08-24 03:28:22 · 6 answers · asked by gsm 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
The dictionary definition doesn't provide any significant difference between the two terms. However, in usage, pipe tends to refer to rigid tubing and tubes are flexible. Pipes can be run underground or overhead for long distances and are reasonably resistantant to weather and physical stresses. I would _never_ get city water from underground tubes :) but if they piped it to me, that would be fine.
Pipes also tend to make straight runs with elbows. For example, water pipes provide water from your water heater to underneath your sink but tubing connects this source to the faucet.
Its just context, in my opinion.
2006-08-24 07:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tube is a tube usually in a bottom and a pipe is a pipe with out a bottom
2006-08-26 21:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by michaeljustussvcc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluid conduits 10mm and below are normally called tubes and conduits above 10mm are called pipes. The classification is based on diameter.
2006-08-27 03:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by NT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pipes, in the context of carrying liquids or gases, is usually considered to be made of steel.
Tubes are usually considered to be made of copper, plastics, rubber, or synthetic material.
Confusing are "pipes" used for smoking.
"Tubes" as "tunnels" through mountains or under water.
2006-08-24 03:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in engineering i guess it depends on the ratio of internal diameter to the external diameter.
2006-08-25 22:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by Ariel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texture or materials they are made of
2006-08-24 03:33:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋