Weight distribution on a surface

[pob579]

quick question...
I would like a simplified answer if possible to a simple :) question...

scenario: 80" TV on stand. TV weights - 70 pounds.
In my trivial understanding - 70 pounds will be evenly distributed on each of 4 legs of wooden stand.

TV is centered on the wooden stand. The distance between TV's own plastic stand is 130cm.
The distance between wooden stand legs is180cm (large) and 40cm deep.

My logic saying that 70 pounds will be distributed evenly on each leg. Is it correct thinking, without complex calculation :).

Thank you.
And sorry if the question seems stupid :).

 

[.Scott]

I'm not sure about all of your measurements. The width of an 80" TV screen is about 177cm. But overall, as long as the TV and stand look symmetric from the front, the load will be distributed approximately equally left-to-right (35+35).
Back to front is another issue. Not only will you not hit 50/50 on the first try, but anything pushing or pulling on the TV set at screen level will have a lot of leverage. So, front-to-rear, anything from (0 + 70) to (70 + 0) would be possible.

I don't know why you ask, but if toddlers are nearby, suggest you invest in anti TV tip straps.

 

[pob579]

wow what a mystery :). Thank you very much for the prompt answer.
At least I know that there is nothing straightforward.

 

[jack action]

Also, even if the weight is evenly distributed when perfectly straight, if the floor is crooked and the stand is leaning, there will be a weight transfer from one side to the other. The following image is an example of the principle with a vehicle. The higher the TV's center of gravity and the narrower the stand base, the greater the weight transfer.

 

[Baluncore]

I would like a simplified answer if possible to a simple :) question...

Do you live in an earthquake prone region?

There are many answers that need questioning.

“The only interesting answers are those which destroy the question”. —Susan Sontag.

 

[sophiecentaur]

My logic saying that 70 pounds will be distributed evenly on each leg. Is it correct thinking, without complex calculation :).

You have to apply that logic to a well defined situation. It's true, only when the floor is horizontal and if the tv is not going round a curve or accelerating / braking. Also, of course, the weight inside must be distributed evenly - no heavy bits in there, like a large transformer, off centre. Very often, there's a 'heavy end['.

And sorry if the question seems stupid :).

Not at all. A diagram might have helped, though.

 

[DaveC426913]

The primary concern here is not so much if the table will hold the weight, or how the weight is distributed.

What you should be concerned about is the TV toppling if the table is jostled. A tall, narrow object like a table is very prone to falling over if not supported or fastened down.