Composite trailer
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A solution for materials (with high water content) freezing during transport is to use full composite trailers. Due to the slippery inner surface of the composite containers, the unloading is easier. [1] Using a composite container would reduce numbers of troubles during winter. Also, composite containers are lighter, which reduces the total weight of the truck and makes the gas consumption more efficient. The disadvantages, however, include the high cost of materials, manufacturing and assembly. [2]
References
- ↑ Föhr, J. et al., 2015. Metal and Composite Intermodal Containers in Comparative Cold Tests with Wood Chips. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy System, 5(1), pp. 32-39.
- ↑ Tawfik, B. E., Leheta, H., Elhewy, A. & Elsayed, T., 2017. Weight reduction and strengthening of marine hatch covers by using composite materials. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 9(2), pp. 185-198.