Tank trucks collapse

This case history of the tank truck collapse has been reproduced with the permission of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Copyright 1993. It first appeared in Don t Become Another Victim of Vacuum, Chemical Engineering Progress, 1993. All rights reserved. [1]... 

Figure 2-1 Tractor and collapsed tank truck at unloading station.

Figure 2-2 Collapsed tank truck with unloading hose connected.

About 10 05 A.M., people in the area reported hearing a loud rumble noise and a number of employees gathered to witness the catastrophic collapse of the tank truck (see Figures 2-4 and 2-5). There were no injuries, no leaks of hazardous materials, and no damage to the plant receiving the feed stock. 

Figure 2-4 Side view of collapsed tank truck.

Figure 12.14 A collapsed service company vacuum truck tank signals an inadequate mechanical integrity program.

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