Haplo
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At what diameter would you consider a dead limb to be hazardous to pedestrians? 1 inch?
What's a hazard limb?
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How high? 10' up, no... 80' up, definitely
Haplo
ArboristSite Operative
Good point
F=MA
That could still break your neck if it hit right, or knock you to the ground causing any number of injuries. If it has any jaggers [when it breaks] that could also cause injury.
Just better hope that if it hits someone or someone's pet/property (like a vehicle) that they aren't the litigious type.
Also, don't forget that a dead limb soaks up and holds moisture. If the limb is wet and holding water inside, it will weigh a few pounds more.
What is the limb over? How frequently is that area occupied?
What species?
How long has it been dead?
Ow long is it?
What species?
How long has it been dead?
Ow long is it?
Bullseye T&L
ArboristSite Member
E=mgh
Or in the in layman's world
Potential Energy=Weight (lb) x Height (ft)
Most of the potential energy of the limb will be converted to kinetic energy by the time it hits target, assuming it doesn't hit anything to slow it on the way down.
The muzzle energy of a typical 9mm round is 350 ft-lb.
Or in the in layman's world
Potential Energy=Weight (lb) x Height (ft)
Most of the potential energy of the limb will be converted to kinetic energy by the time it hits target, assuming it doesn't hit anything to slow it on the way down.
The muzzle energy of a typical 9mm round is 350 ft-lb.
