How many 20FT Skeleton Chassis Semi Trailers can be stored in a certain area?

Hey there! I'm a supplier of 20FT Skeleton Chassis Semi Trailers. Today, I wanna talk about how many of these trailers can be stored in a certain area. It's a question I get asked a lot, especially from customers who are planning to expand their fleets or set up a new storage facility.

First off, let's talk about the size of a 20FT Skeleton Chassis Semi Trailer. A standard 20 - foot trailer is about 20 feet long (which is approximately 6.1 meters), and the width is usually around 8 feet (about 2.44 meters). The height can vary, but for the sake of storage calculations, we'll focus on the footprint it takes up on the ground.

Now, when it comes to storing these trailers, there are a few factors we need to consider.

1. Layout and Arrangement

The way you arrange the trailers in the storage area makes a huge difference. There are generally two common ways to arrange them: parallel parking and perpendicular parking.

If you go for parallel parking, it's like how you park your car in a long - skinny parking lot. You line up the trailers one after another. The advantage of this method is that you don't need a lot of width for each trailer. You only need to leave a little space between them for maneuvering and access. Let's say you leave about 1 meter between each trailer. So, if your storage area is a long strip, you can fit quite a few trailers in terms of length.

On the other hand, perpendicular parking is like parking cars in a regular parking lot. The trailers are parked at a 90 - degree angle to the edge of the storage area. This method requires more width for each trailer, but it can be more efficient in terms of accessing the trailers. You need to leave enough space in front and behind each trailer for trucks to hook up and pull them out.

2. Access Aisles

No matter which arrangement you choose, you need to have access aisles. These are the paths where trucks can drive in and out to pick up or drop off trailers. The width of the access aisles depends on the type of trucks you're using. For a standard semi - truck, an aisle width of about 4 - 6 meters is usually sufficient. But if you have larger trucks or need to make sharp turns, you might need a wider aisle.

3. Obstructions and Boundaries

The storage area might have some obstructions like columns, walls, or other fixed structures. These can reduce the available space for storing trailers. You also need to consider the boundaries of the area. If it's a fenced - in area, you need to make sure there's enough clearance from the fence for the trailers.

Let's do some calculations to get a better idea.

Suppose we have a rectangular storage area that is 100 meters long and 50 meters wide.

Parallel Parking

If we use parallel parking, and we assume a 1 - meter gap between each trailer and a 4 - meter access aisle at one side of the area.

The length of each trailer with the gap is about 6.1+1 = 7.1 meters. The available length for parking trailers is 100 meters. So, the number of trailers we can fit in a row is approximately 100 / 7.1 ≈ 14 trailers.

The width of the trailers is 2.44 meters. After leaving a 4 - meter access aisle, the available width for rows of trailers is 50 - 4 = 46 meters. The number of rows we can have is 46 / 2.44 ≈ 19 rows.

So, the total number of trailers we can store in this area using parallel parking is 14×19 = 266 trailers.

Perpendicular Parking

For perpendicular parking, let's assume a 5 - meter access aisle. The length of the trailer is now along the width of the storage area.

The available width for the trailers after the access aisle is 50 - 5 = 45 meters. The number of trailers we can fit in a row (width - wise) is 45 / 6.1 ≈ 7 trailers.

The length of the storage area is 100 meters. After leaving some space at the ends for turning, let's say we have an effective length of 95 meters. The number of rows (length - wise) is 95 / (2.44 + 1) ≈ 27 rows (assuming a 1 - meter gap between trailers).

So, the total number of trailers we can store using perpendicular parking is 7×27 = 189 trailers.

As you can see, the arrangement really affects the number of trailers you can store.

Now, I know some of you might be interested in different types of trailers. We also offer 3 Axles Port Used Container Chassis Trailer, Terminal Port Container Shipping Trailer, and Tri Axle Terminal Port Skeleton Container Semi Trailer. These trailers have their own characteristics, but the basic storage principles remain the same.

If you're in the market for 20FT Skeleton Chassis Semi Trailers or any of our other products, and you're wondering about storage space, don't hesitate to reach out. We can help you plan your storage area and figure out the best way to maximize the number of trailers you can store. Whether you're a small business looking to expand your fleet or a large logistics company, we've got the solutions for you. Let's have a chat and see how we can work together to meet your needs.

References

• Transportation Engineering textbooks for basic layout and space - utilization concepts
• Industry standards and guidelines for trailer storage areas