Road Tanker Design for Axle Load-Share and Lateral Stability

A systematic design approach applied to road tankers for transportation of dangerous goods is developed. Tank cross-section and material, axles’ load-share, tank attachment, lateral stability, and applicability of Regulations and standards, affecting successful vehicle development and road safety are incorporated. The algori thm presented appl ies to 4 axles single uni t road-tankers.

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