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I’ve done all my calculations based on this video: There is part 1 and part 2 as well. However, my center of gravity is past the tipping point which makes me think that perhaps I should put in the distance to it with a minus and the result will be not 95kg but -95kg…

They will be using metal L brackets. 50mm angle shoulder and 150mm tall with 6 screws in each. They tie the “offset” ribs woth the brackets, then screw the back panels to them. My main question is though are my calculations correct? And how to convince client to have a deeper plinth. Plinth...

We are the manufacturer and we are advising the designer in this case. Wall studs are 600mm apart. There is an option to extend the plinth and make it deeper but we need to prove to the designer that it is necessary.

Hi All I was wondering if anyone can assist with a task of calculating whether an MDF unit will tip over if fixed only to the wall behind it with mechanical fixings as shown below. And what force will be required to do so. I've given it a try. Let me know your thoughts, would be much...