N1: Rigger Trade Theory – Module 3 Calculation for Mass and Weight

Q1 – 

A closed steel container of unknown mass is used to store goods. The dimensions of the container are as follows:

Length           = 2,5 metres

Width            = 1,2 metres

Height           = 2 metres

Mass of good = 2500 kg

Calculate each of the following:

• Total area of material used in the construction of container

Q2 – 

A closed steel container of unknown mass is used to store goods. The dimensions of the container are as follows:

Length           = 2,5 metres

Width            = 1,2 metres

Height           = 2 metres

Mass of good = 2500 kg

Calculate each of the following:

• Mass of material used in the construction of container if the specific mass of the steel is 400 kg/

Q3 – 

A closed steel container of unknown mass is used to store goods. The dimensions of the container are as follows:

Length           = 2,5 metres

Width            = 1,2 metres

Height           = 2 metres

Mass of good = 2500 kg

Calculate each of the following:

• Total mass of container and goods