-ful. 1  Used to form adjectives from nouns. 2  An adjective derived by this suffix implies a thorough and certain possession of the quality of that noun, not a metaphorical fullness with it by degree or quantity.ful. 1  Used to form adjectives from nouns. 2  An adjective derived by this suffix implies a thorough and certain possession of the quality of that noun, not a metaphorical fullness with it by degree or quantity.
big highway image by Galyna Andrushko from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>. A delta angle, a term well known to civil engineers, is a measurement used in designing roadways. The delta angle is used to make other relevant calculations, or it can be determined using known measurements. A delta angle is the measurement in degrees where two straight lines, also known as tangents, intersect. A horizontal circular curve is a mathematical calculation determining the optimal arc between two tangents. The measurement of the central curve on the arc is equal to the delta angle.
Tan Delta is also known as the 'loss angle' or 'dissipation factor'. It is used to test the level of degradation in insulation materials of electrical machines and power cables. Tan Delta, also called Loss Angle or Dissipation Factor testing, is a diagnostic method of testing electrical equipment to determine the integrity of the insulation. This is done to try to predict the remaining life expectancy of the equipment.