Timber

Question 1

What is the formula for External Timber cutting ?

Answer 1

Pounds = Diameter Squared Divided by 40

Question 2

What is the formula for Internal Timber Cutting ?

Answer 2

Pounds = Diameter Squared Divided by 250

Question 3

What is the formula for timber cutting Abatis ?

Answer 3

Pounds = Diameter Squared Divided by 50

Question 4

What is the minimum Length / depth for an Abatis ?

Answer 4

75 meters.

Question 5

What are the tree dimensions need for tracked and wheeled vehicles ?

Answer 5

Wheeled vehicles: 18 inches

Tracked vehicles: 24 inches

Question 6

What are the most critical factors when determining direction of fall ?

Answer 6

Wind and lean

Question 7

Go through each line of the 6 Step Problem Solving Format for Timber Charges ?

Answer 7

1) Critical information, Formula (P=D/(40)-(250)-(50)
2) Diameter (times) Diameter (divided) by Constant
3) Divided by RE
4) Divided by Package weight
5) Number of Targets
6) Number of Targets (Time) Number of Charges = Total Packages

Question 8

What is a kicker charge ?

Answer 8

1 Lb. Kicker charge may be placed 2/3 up the tree on opposite side of the main charge.