F3D_57

Rectangular floor to a perpendicular end wall with a circular segment

Function f3d_57(a,b,c,theta) returns the view factor between a rectangular floor and a perpendicular endwall that is rectangular with a circular segment at the top.

Inputs:
a = height of rectangular segment of end wall [m] or [ft]
b = half-width of floor [m] or [ft]
c = length of floor [m] or [ft]
theta = angle between floor and center of circular segment [degree] or [radian]

Example:
$UnitSystem SI Mass J K Pa Degree
a=1 [m]
b=1 [m]
c=1 [m]
theta=30 [degree]
F=f3d_57(a,b,c,theta)

{Solution:
F = 0.2662}

Reference:
McAdam, D.W.; Khatry, A.K.; and Iqbal, M., 1971, "Configuration Factors for Greenhouses," Am. Soc. Ag. Engineers, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 1068-1092, Nov.-Dec.