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Rectangular floor to a rectangular endwall with a 45º triangular extension



Function f3d_48(a,b,c) returns the view factor between a rectangular floor and a rectangular endwall with 45º triangular extensions.

Inputs:
a = height of endwall [m] or [ft]
b = half-width of floor [m] or [ft]
c = length of floor [m] or [ft]

Example: 
$UnitSystem SI Pa J K m radian
a=0.1 [m]
b=0.1 [m]
c=0.2 [m]
F=f3d_48(a,b,c)
{Solution: F=0.1857}

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.