Ro-Ro Ramp - Angle Check

Ro-ro ramp angle vs vehicle clearance - limits for saloon car, truck and semi-trailer access.

Ro-RoRampAngle

Ramp lengthmHeight differencemVehicle type

Ramp angle: 5.7deg

Status: OK

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\theta = \arctan(\Delta h / L)

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$\Delta h$	Height diff tank top to ramp end	m
$L$	Ramp length	m

Source: IMO MSC.1/Circ.1198 - Ro-Ro Fire/Ramp

In short

Ro-ro ramp angle vs vehicle clearance - limits for saloon car, truck and semi-trailer access.

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