DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TRAILER STRUCTURES
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TRAILER STRUCTURES
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I'm doing some preliminary research on what is required to design parts of a structure that will be used on public roads. Specifically, I'm considering parts of a trailer used for oil field equipment transportation. I'm assuming there must be some designed standards that are geared specifically for highway vehicular movement. Are there such, and if so, what documents should I look at to get an idea of the requirements?
Thanks for your insight.
Rich
Thanks for your insight.
Rich






RE: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TRAILER STRUCTURES
RE: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TRAILER STRUCTURES
I think what I'm most interested in is design standards, such as what allowable stresses are permitted, how much impact force must be included in the design for running over bumps or holes, wind influence, load combinations, etc. I'm okay with static design. Once objects start moving there is a whole new set of loads.
I'm mostly looking for information so I can convince others that this is a specialty field and a typical structural engineer should not be working in this area unless they are familiar with these required standards.
Thanks.
RE: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TRAILER STRUCTURES
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