The discussion revolves around determining whether an object will topple or slide without conducting a slope test. Participants explore the necessary calculations and factors influencing the stability of an object on an incline, particularly focusing on a scenario involving a 15-degree slope.
Participants express various viewpoints on the factors influencing toppling and sliding, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding the calculations and mechanisms involved. The discussion does not reach a consensus on a specific equation or method.
Participants highlight the importance of considering the shape of the base, the position of the center of mass, and external forces, which may complicate the calculations. There is an acknowledgment of the need for further clarification on the assumptions and definitions involved in the proposed equations.
This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in mechanics, stability analysis, and applications involving inclined surfaces in engineering or physics contexts.
There are two ratios involved:ao01 said:What should I pay attention to when calculating this?
I want a device to be able to be used on a 15-degree slope, and I want to be able to calculate this with a certain equation without testing.BvU said:So by what mechanism would this object topple then ?
Perhaps you can describe some scenario ?
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What have you got to put in such an equation ?ao01 said:calculate this with a certain equation
The friction coefficient, u ≥ Tan( 15° ) = 0.268ao01 said:I want a device to be able to be used on a 15-degree slope, and I want to be able to calculate this with a certain equation without testing.