Slosh Characteristics of Aggregated Intermediate Bulk Containers on Single-Unit Trucks
The motion of the liquid in a container, known as slosh, can cause the vehicle carrying the liquid to move appreciably beyond its normal stopping point or normal turning path. Sloshing is most pronounced when a cargo tank is partly full. The dynamics of the interaction of the liquid load and the vehicle must be appreciated by drivers if they are to handle a liquid load safely. This research project was conducted to ascertain whether the slosh characteristics of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) aggregated to 1,000 gallons or more are similar to a single cargo tank of the same capacity. Key findings are outlined in this brief.
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- Publication Date: 2016-8
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
- Pagination: 2p
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Serial:
- Technology Brief
- Publisher: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Liquid bulk cargo; Sloshing; Tank trucks; Truck drivers; Truck driving
- Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01613807
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: RRT-16-006b
- Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
- Created Date: Oct 21 2016 4:35PM