Polygonal stave ring geometry — identical staves scenarios.
How does changing identical staves affect polygonal stave ring geometry when the other inputs stay fixed?
What this decision changes
This supplied division count defines the regular or repeated geometry in the stated method. Its effect on area, perimeter or component cuts need not be proportional to adding one ordinary purchased item. Method basis: Uses an apothem rather than the centre-to-vertex radius. The two face widths differ because a radial wall thickness creates trapezoidal staves.
The focus is identical staves. All other shared inputs remain fixed for each evaluated range.
Evaluate your supplied alternatives
Start with your measured plan and selected product data. The initial values and range are illustrative. Each scenario changes only identical staves; the other entered values stay fixed.
5 valid of 6 evaluated scenarios
Baseline: Outside stave face width — 2.2 m. Rejected combinations remain visible below.
| Identical staves | Outside stave face width | Change from baseline | Use this scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Use 3 to 10,000 staves. | ||
| 3 | 3.810512 m | 1.610512 m | Open in calculatorExact quantity breakdown
A regular polygonal ring with trapezoidal cross-sections is assumed. These geometry angles do not specify machine setup, joinery, pressure capacity or safe fabrication. |
| 4 | 2.2 m | 0 m | Open in calculatorExact quantity breakdown
A regular polygonal ring with trapezoidal cross-sections is assumed. These geometry angles do not specify machine setup, joinery, pressure capacity or safe fabrication. |
| 5 | 1.598394 m | -0.6016064 m | Open in calculatorExact quantity breakdown
A regular polygonal ring with trapezoidal cross-sections is assumed. These geometry angles do not specify machine setup, joinery, pressure capacity or safe fabrication. |
| 6 | 1.270171 m | -0.9298294 m | Open in calculatorExact quantity breakdown
A regular polygonal ring with trapezoidal cross-sections is assumed. These geometry angles do not specify machine setup, joinery, pressure capacity or safe fabrication. |
| 7 | 1.059464 m | -1.140536 m | Open in calculatorExact quantity breakdown
A regular polygonal ring with trapezoidal cross-sections is assumed. These geometry angles do not specify machine setup, joinery, pressure capacity or safe fabrication. |
Read the evaluated results
Inspect geometry and purchase lines separately. Keep radii, dimensions and the other supplied shape assumptions fixed while comparing the evaluated counts.
- Replace every illustrative baseline measurement and selected product value with the inputs for your actual task.
- Enter a comparison range on the focused input's stated unit and quantity basis.
- Review rejected combinations and use the exact detail lines to distinguish measured demand from whole purchases.
- Open an evaluated scenario in the full calculator to save its original inputs and quantity breakdown to a browser material project.
Keep the comparison within scope
Shape topology and construction details are provided by your existing design. The workbook evaluates geometry and quantities, not performance or safe assembly.
Uses an apothem rather than the centre-to-vertex radius. The two face widths differ because a radial wall thickness creates trapezoidal staves.
Dimensions, quantities, prices, timing and product properties are supplied by you. This tool does not select construction specifications or assess structural, electrical or hydraulic suitability.
Only the listed samples are evaluated. Intermediate values, alternate constraints and global cutting optimality are not inferred from the graph.
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Quantity method and illustrative scenarios checked 6 October 2026. Methods and scope.