Application of monocoque construction to highway van trailers; high torsional rigidity; stress distribution; load carrying capacity; construction materials; quality control; 45 ft monocoque trailer with two 17,000 lb axles, empty weight 10,800 lb, hauls 80,000 lb payload.


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    Title :

    Trends in design of lightweight highway equipment


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- J


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1949


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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