Abstract

The dynamic behaviour of liquids in road tankers becomes increasingly the cause of often very serious accidents. This is due to a range of trends varying from modernizing road infrastructure designs and truck engine power increases to refraining from the use of liquid load securing and incorrect legislation. The unawareness and, if aware, the perceived complexity of liquid dynamics have been and still are debit to this serious subject not being addressed, realized nor accepted as being serious. The lack of understanding unfortunately results in drivers of road tankers involved in keel-over, jack-knifing and other liquid dynamic related accidents being wrongfully accused of having caused the accident, or worse, of “reckless driving”. This paper clarifies all relevant details in a carriageable manner while aiming at eliminating liquid transportation related accidents and at justice for those involved.