Initial flow of liquid in accelerating tank

dc.contributor.author	Roberts, A.J.
dc.date.issued	1988
dc.description.abstract	The initial stage of liquid flow generated in a partly filled rectangular tank by suddenly accelerating the tank is investigated. It is found that the liquid, as a whole, is not accelerated at the same rate as the tank (this effect is especially marked for long shallow tanks). Thus, at later times a considerable excess force must be applied to the liquid in order for it to ``catch-up'' on this acceleration. These results are applicable to the behavior of liquid being carried in a road tanker when the tanker brakes or accelerates. It describes the initial stage of the sloshing motion of the liquid which may lead to handling difficulties or structural failure.
dc.description.statementofresponsibility	A. J. Roberts
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 1988; 114(1):175-180
dc.identifier.doi	10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(1988)114:1(175)
dc.identifier.issn	0733-9399
dc.identifier.issn	1943-7889
dc.identifier.orcid	Roberts, A.J. [0000-0001-8930-1552]
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2440/85759
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	American Society of Civil Engineers
dc.rights	©ASCE
dc.source.uri	https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)0733-9399(1988)114:1(175)
dc.title	Initial flow of liquid in accelerating tank
dc.type	Journal article
pubs.publication-status	Published

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