Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata

The accuracy of volumetric computation of small diameter logs based on mathematical formulae was evaluated. Plantation logs of 13-year-old Hopea odorata with diameter measurements of 20 to 30 cm were assessed using Huber’s, Smalian’s, Newton’s and truncated cone formulae. The reference volume of eac...

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Main Authors: Mohd Jamil, A. W., Faridah, A. A., Nor Marzuina, F. K. N., Zafirah, Z. F.
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Language:English
Published: Forest Research Institute Malaysia 2019
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25607/1/Accuracy%20of%20conventional%20computations%20in%20assessing%20volume.pdf
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author Mohd Jamil, A. W.
Faridah, A. A.
Nor Marzuina, F. K. N.
Zafirah, Z. F.
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description The accuracy of volumetric computation of small diameter logs based on mathematical formulae was evaluated. Plantation logs of 13-year-old Hopea odorata with diameter measurements of 20 to 30 cm were assessed using Huber’s, Smalian’s, Newton’s and truncated cone formulae. The reference volume of each log was determined using the fundamental method of water-displacement. Results of average values showed that all measurements were higher, compared to reference volume. Empirical evidence indicated that the truncated cone formula was the most precise measurement compared to other formulae. In the analyses of the separated sections, strong linear correlations between mathematical computations and reference volume were observed in middle logs. In contrast, evaluation of bottom and top logs showed lower r2 values. A correction factor was developed and proposed to estimate a more accurate volume of bottom logs. Based on standard geometrical profile of the logs, other plantation species fit for similar computation were suggested.
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spelling UMPir256072019-11-20T08:49:07Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25607/ Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata Mohd Jamil, A. W. Faridah, A. A. Nor Marzuina, F. K. N. Zafirah, Z. F. TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TS Manufactures The accuracy of volumetric computation of small diameter logs based on mathematical formulae was evaluated. Plantation logs of 13-year-old Hopea odorata with diameter measurements of 20 to 30 cm were assessed using Huber’s, Smalian’s, Newton’s and truncated cone formulae. The reference volume of each log was determined using the fundamental method of water-displacement. Results of average values showed that all measurements were higher, compared to reference volume. Empirical evidence indicated that the truncated cone formula was the most precise measurement compared to other formulae. In the analyses of the separated sections, strong linear correlations between mathematical computations and reference volume were observed in middle logs. In contrast, evaluation of bottom and top logs showed lower r2 values. A correction factor was developed and proposed to estimate a more accurate volume of bottom logs. Based on standard geometrical profile of the logs, other plantation species fit for similar computation were suggested. Forest Research Institute Malaysia 2019-01-01 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25607/1/Accuracy%20of%20conventional%20computations%20in%20assessing%20volume.pdf Mohd Jamil, A. W. and Faridah, A. A. and Nor Marzuina, F. K. N. and Zafirah, Z. F. (2019) Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 31 (1). pp. 125-133. ISSN 0128-1283. (Published) https://doi.org/10.26525/jtfs2019.31.1.125133 https://doi.org/10.26525/jtfs2019.31.1.125133
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Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
title Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
title_full Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
title_fullStr Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
title_full_unstemmed Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
title_short Accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
title_sort accuracy of conventional computations in assessing volume of small diameter logs of hopea odorata
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TS Manufactures
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/25607/1/Accuracy%20of%20conventional%20computations%20in%20assessing%20volume.pdf
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