A company manufacturing fiberglass “batt” insulation has determined that a full trailer load of product only weighs about 10,000 pounds. The trailer has a rated capacity of 40,000 pounds.
a. Does the trailer “cube out” or “weigh out”?
b. What can be done to get more product (weight) on a trailer? Discuss limitations to your approach.
2007-11-20 02:47:18 · 2 answers · asked by Patrick 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Obviously it cubes out
They could try squashing the insulation in plastic vacuum bags to reduct its bulkiness. It will re-spring out when the air is readmitted to the bags.
2007-11-20 02:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh it cubes out. I import this material and it doesnt matter if you think the load is "light". are you using a platform or a container to transport this product? I use 42' platforms and 53' containers and i can get as much as 570-578 Bndl which is between 13,120-15,133 pounds.
2007-11-20 02:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by chikis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋