Diseño y simulación de un remolque tipo plataforma cama alta de tres ejes con capacidad de 24 toneladas acoplable a un tracto camión para la compañía de carga pesada “Rojascom S.A.”

Abstract

Within the framework of this degree project, design and simulation activities were carried out for a high-bed trailer, designed to be coupled to a tractor-trailer, using specialized software. The objective of this initiative was to optimize transportation in the company ROJASCOM S.A. It should be noted that the design of the platform was rigorously executed according to the standards defined by the Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Publicas (MTOP). The structure was conceptualized to support a load of 24,000 [kg], and the specific dimensions were determined based on this requirement. The length of the structure was set at 12.20 [m], the width at 2.54 [m], and the height was calculated considering the coupling to the tractortrailer, reaching 3.17 [m]. These dimensions were carefully selected to comply with the preestablished standards. In the design process, ASTM A-36 structural steel was chosen, and extensive research was carried out in the local market in order to obtain competitive costs for the required materials. After detailed analysis, the total fabrication cost was estimated at about $22,475.20. This comprehensive approach, from design to cost estimation, reflects the meticulousness and compliance with applicable regulations in the design of this transportation optimization solution.