Johnny B Good wrote:

Engineering's not a science (I know that some engineers think it is, but
they're mistaken) but all the same it does rely on quantitive
measurements, analyses and predictions.

Actually, engineering *is* an exact science. The problems typically
arise in the implementation of 'engineering solutions' due to calculation
errors, 'penny pinching' and poor quality control over materials and
manufacturing tolerances.

It might be exact, but it's not a science. Physics and chemistry are
sciences. Engineering (and for example medicine) are not.

Ah, but I don't have a hundred turntables to do such an experiment so I
can't be any more persuasive than stating my own preference and the
reasoning behind it, all of which is of no further help in solving the
OP's question.

On the contrary, I thought the answers were quite helpful.

Daniele