Shipping Measure Vessel Cargo

Overview

Engineering reference data for Shipping Measure Vessel Cargo in automotive transport.

Key Formulas

Braking Distance

$d = \frac{v^2}{2\mu g}$

Distance to stop from velocity v.

Fuel Consumption

$FC = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{fuel volume}}$

Distance per unit fuel.

Horsepower

$HP = \frac{\tau \cdot n}{5252}$

Torque × RPM / 5252.

Drag Force

$F_d = \frac{1}{2} \rho v^2 C_d A$

Aerodynamic drag on vehicle.

Variables

Measurement Standards and Shipping Tons

• Register Ton: The internal capacity of a vessel is measured in register tons, defined as $1 \text{ register ton} = 100 \text{ cubic feet}$.
• Shipping Ton: For cargo measurement, $40 \text{ cubic feet}$ is approximately considered as a shipping ton for bulk weights less than $2000 \text{ pounds}$.
• Volume Conversions: $40 \text{ cubic feet}$ converts to $32.143 \text{ U.S. bushels}$ or $31.16 \text{ Imperial bushels}$.
• Freight Basis: For bulk weights exceeding $2000 \text{ pounds}$, freight charges are determined by weight rather than volume.

References

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