Tipping Stability
Extrapolation of low inclinations at the base of the trunk
Verified prognosis of required tipping load
To assess the stability of the plant, it is examined how well the roots and soil are anchored. Damage in the root or soil area can be recognized by the course of the measured inclination of the soil-root matrix under a defined load, whereby high-precision protractors (he i) and load cells (dynamometers) can be used.
Tipping curve with little inclinations
The force inclination values are very similar for trees in different locations at the start of the tilting process. The inclination in the tensile test is compared with the typical curve and forms the basis for further extrapolation.
Estimating the tipping load
Arbostat deduces the failure load from a defined limit value using known correlations. As the inclination behavior scatters much more strongly from this point onwards, a conservative estimate is used.
Graphic display of safety reserves
A safety estimate is created in diagram form from the expected wind effect and the forecast of the tipping load. The course of the tilt values immediately shows whether the behavior in the tensile test corresponds to the assumptions used for the extrapolation.
