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Re: Math question: [Re: Canvasback2] #7284633
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^^^^^ 1/2 cord by formula, but looks more like a cord I could fit in my truck

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Re: Math question: [Re: Jasper69] #7284641
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Most folks think of a cord as being 128 ft3. In Minnesota, and probably other places; a cord of:
  • cut
  • split
  • ranked
wood is legally 120 ft3 which is a slightly easier number to work with. I consider the volume to be exactly 1 cord.

My math assumes
  • the shape is a parabola
  • the area of a parabola is Area=2/3(a)(b)
  • "a" = the length of the horizontal line at the base of the parabola
  • "b" = the length of the vertical bisector of said line "a"
  • Therefore the area = 2/3(7.5 ft)(6 ft) =30 ft2
  • The stack is 48"deep, or 4 ft
  • Vol = Area x Depth, or (30 ft2 X 4 ft)=120 ft3
  • The appropriate volume for stacked cut and split cordwood is 120 ft3 per cord. Therefore; 120 ft3/120 ft3 per cord = 1cord

Assuming the more commonly considered 128 ft3 per cord: 120 ft3 /128 ft3 per cord = .9375 cord.

My point is that you don't need to have a working knowledge of calculus for a lot of everyday problems. If you can recognize the shape, it should be a simple matter to find a formula in which you just need to plug in a few values.


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Re: Math question: [Re: Canvasback2] #7284673
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Trex, how do you know the vertical is 6 ft.?

Re: Math question: [Re: Jasper69] #7284679
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Originally Posted by Jasper69
Trex, how do you know the vertical is 6 ft.?
Good question!

That is how it works out for a parabola with a length (surface area) of 16 ft and a base of 7 1/2 ft. For that, I did not show my work, and should probably loose a couple points.
actually, I think it is called cheating. I should have given that along with the base and length to save that important step.

The surface area of a parabola is a bunch more complicated. I simply measured the heights as I changed the base dimension. I then settled on a decent ratio.

Again, sorry, I should have supplied that 6 ft height.


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Re: Math question: [Re: Canvasback2] #7284728
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Ok. I just treated it as a half of a circle. But it looked like what I could haul with my old pickup when they didn't have club cans and had a decent sized bed.

Re: Math question: [Re: Canvasback2] #7284981
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You guys are making my head hurt.... cool

Re: Math question: [Re: Canvasback2] #7285102
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Re: Math question: [Re: Leftlane] #7285839
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
Yeah dad go do something useful like fill the freezer with Walleye slabs!grin

Im working on It !! smile


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Re: Math question: [Re: Canvasback2] #7285855
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The 3, 4, 5 method of squaring is all you need to know.

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