Tip Hazard

[TDuhbs]

I have a 24" x 24" cube that is 91.5" tall. It is carried on wooden outriggers that are connected using metal plates, therefore making the base 48" by 60". The unit is moved using an electric power jack.

I want to know what it would take to tip the unit if it were to hit a divot in the floor while moving at an assumed constant velocity of ~2.9 mph.

I have a few ideas, but before I began spinning my wheels I thought I would see if any of you had any ideas.

Thanks!

 

[drawoh]

TDuhbs,

I asked this question previously in thread507-255357

Draw a free body diagram.

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JHG

 

[3DDave]

mg deltaH < 1/2mv^2 for the CG vertical displacement from the initial position to the point where the CG is above one edge.

Or put bigger tires on it so the divots won't stop it.