Review of Parameters Affecting Stability of Partially Filled Heavy-Duty Tankers

Authors

• Mohamed I. Salem - Dept. of Mech. and Aerospace Engrg. AND College of Engrg. and Mineral Resources,West Virginia Univ.
• Victor H. Mucino - Dept. of Mech. and Aerospace Engrg. AND College of Engrg. and Mineral Resources,West Virginia Univ.
• Mridul Gautam - Dept. of Mech. and Aerospace Engrg. AND College of Engrg. and Mineral Resources,West Virginia Univ.
• Matthew Aquaro - Dept. of Mech. and Aerospace Engrg. AND College of Engrg. and Mineral Resources,West Virginia Univ.

Topic

• Rollover accidents
• Trucks
• Technical review
• Roll
• Yaw
• Containers

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