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The discussion focuses on determining whether an upright cylindrical vessel with a skirt will topple under wind force. The main challenge is calculating the static forces and torques to assess stability. A suggestion is made to visualize the vessel tilted to understand the relationship between the center of mass and center of buoyancy, which affects the restoring torque. Additionally, the need to define what constitutes "topple" and acceptable lean is raised. Overall, insights on static equilibrium and torque calculations are sought to solve the problem.
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Hey all,

I'm currently working on a problem where whether an upright vessel will be knocked over by wind needs to be determined. The vessel is essentially an upright cylinder with a skirt on the bottom. I've attached a link to a blank diagram of it. I know how to calculate the force from the wind, but the problem lies in the statics on how to equate forces and determine if the vessel will topple. I'd appreciate any insight. Thank you!

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Not my field but..

Draw it tilted over at an angle. It's clear that as it tilts the centre of mass would not remain be directly below the centre of buoyancy so there would be a restoring couple/torque. The float will lean over until the sum of the torques is zero.

Do you also need to define topple? How much lean is acceptable?
 

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