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square chain

A measure of area equal to 484 yd2.
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Trace of the conformation tensor represents the mean square chain extension.
The trace of the conformation tensor can be related to the mean square chain extension as follows [24]:
"We've invested a lot in the Square chain, which can hold up to 1,500 drinkers
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said: "Having completed the demerger we have a clear operational and strategic plan and we will build on the positive momentum delivered throughout this year." Spirit operated 803 managed pubs and about 550 leased pubs which it is developing as "gastro pubs" in line with the taste for a family dining experience within its Chef & Brewer and Fayre & Square chains.
Ian Dyson will head-up Spirit, the "good" part of the business, which will include more than 1,300 outlets, including the Chef & Brewer and Fayre & Square chains.
The rectangular space was one chain wide by one furlong (10 chains), forming a total of 10 square chains sometimes referred to as an "acre-breadth."
Ten chains make a furlong, and 10 square chains are an acre, both units relating to the work done by a team of oxen pulling a plow.
Spirit, which includes about 803 managed pubs and around 550 leased pubs, will develop the growing trend for "gastro pubs" and concentrate on the family dining experience within its Chef & Brewer and Fayre & Square chains.
The 790-strong estate, which include the Henry's Table and The Square chains, are mostly based in the Midlands and the North and North-west.