Great questions — It would deform and potentially tip, but it wont burst. The tipping event is a risk that would harm someone. I have a few ideas for a safety mechanism but still working that part...
I am trying to understand how to find the righting moment of an inflatable trapezoid with 75-pounds at the top. The object at the top is 10" tall and weighs 75-pounds. The 75-pound weight will be fixed to the top of the inflatable trapezoid. The top and bottom of the trapezoid have rigid...