Guidelines for Structural Evaluation of Cargo Tanks
This document has been prepared for use as a guideline for engineers performing reviews of structural designs of cargo tanks. These reviews are usually performed as part of the Compliance Reviews performed by Safety Investigators. These guidelines emphasize structural evaluation of DOT 400 series cargo tanks. Most of the cargo tanks on the roads today are MC 300 series cargo tanks, however, as of September 1, 1995, the 300 series tanks are no longer authorized for construction. Appendix G of this document provides a brief history of the MC 300 tanks and some insight as to the analysis methods used for evaluating the structural integrity of those designs.
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Corporate Authors:
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Motor Carriers, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
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Authors:
- Buth, C Eugene
- Keppler, Stephen A
- Quade, William A
- Kohutek, Terry L
- Publication Date: 1996-6
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
- Pagination: 224p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bulk cargo terminals; Cargo handling; Container handling; Containerization; Fuel tanks; Guidelines; Policy, legislation and regulation; Structural analysis; Tractor trailer combinations; Truck tractors
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01100696
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: NTL, TRIS, USDOT
- Created Date: Jun 3 2008 7:32AM