Roberts, A.J.2014-10-012014-10-011988Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 1988; 114(1):175-1800733-93991943-7889http://hdl.handle.net/2440/85759The 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.en©ASCEJournal article003000824510.1061/(ASCE)0733-9399(1988)114:1(175)A1988L2769000112-s2.0-002382673181648Roberts, A.J. [0000-0001-8930-1552]