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Martin Eastburn writes:
Good example. I used to calculate the 'increase of diameter' of
a band placed around the world. It was set up to put a tight belt
and then add a 12" extension of the band. Question - how high would
the belt rise over the earth... ?

About 2".
Diameter and circumference are linearly related.
You add 1 to diameter, you add pi to circumference.
You add 12 to circumference, you add 12/pi to diameter.
That's about 4", 2" on each side of the planet.

I've heard the claim that it is some huge difference, but never
seen anyone show their work.


Lesson - just leave a little room for wood expansion.

Martin

On 4/5/2014 3:45 PM, woodchucker wrote:
This guy Jack Houweling puts it in perspective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11FS...em-uploademail

Geez I knew it moved, but when you see how a trapped wood movement can
appear it's remarkable.




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