A sparse ruler is called optimal if it is both minimal and maximal. Since the number of distinct pairs of marks is m ( m â 1 ) / 2 {\displaystyle m(m-1)/2} , this is an upper bound on the length L {\displaystyle L} of any maximal sparse ruler with m {\displaystyle m} marks.
1 One 23/32-inch 4x8-foot plywood piece weighs approximately 67 pounds, while a piece of OSB of the same dimensions weighs approximately 78 pounds.
Typical types of wood used for roof sheathing are oriented strand board, known as OSB, and plywood, the most popular being OSB. Sheets of 7/16-inch thick, with no edge support, can be used in an area where the snow load is 30 pounds per square foot. With edge support and the same snow load, 3/8-inch OSB can be used. Edge support is typically provided by tongue-and-grove sheathing panels or panel clips.