Calculation : You measure a wood waste pile that is a paraboloid shape. You measure a length of 10.5m, a width of 7.7m, and a height of 6.2m. Assuming there is a 20% packing ratio, what are the calculations for the following attributes: a. Gross pile volume (in cubic meters) b. Net pile volume (in cubic meters) Calculating Gross and Net Volume of a Paraboloid-Shaped Wood Waste Pile

Calculating Gross and Net Volume of a Paraboloid-Shaped Wood Waste Pile

When it comes to estimating the volume of a pile of wood waste, the shape of the pile is a major factor to consider. Paraboloid shapes are a common shape for wood waste piles, and their volume can be calculated using a few measurements (Elvis, 2019). For example, if a pile has a length of 10.5m, a width of 7.7m, and a height of 6.2m, the gross pile volume can be calculated by multiplying these three attributes together (V1). With a 20% packing ratio, the net pile volume is equal to 80% of the gross pile volume (V2). Thus, the gross pile volume of the paraboloid-shaped wood waste pile in this example is 537.77 cubic meters (V1), and the net pile volume is 429.22 cubic meters (V2) (Elvis, 2019).  Calculating the volume of a paraboloid-shaped wood waste pile is a fairly straightforward process, however, it is important to keep in mind the packing ratio of the pile. This is because the packing ratio affects the net pile volume, which is the volume of the pile that is actually filled with wood waste… Cont…