Interpretation Response #02-0017 ([Proco Incorporated] [Stephen M Hurst])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 10/24/2001

Company Name: Proco Incorporated

Individual Name: Stephen M Hurst

Location State: TX Country: US

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Response text:

October 24, 2001

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Texas Division Office

300 E. 8th Street, Rm 826

Austin Texas 78701

In Reply Refer to: HPC-TX, Structural Evaluation of Cargo Tanks

Proco Incorporated

700 Proco Trail

Kingsville, Texas 78363

361-516-1112

Mr. Stephen M Hurst

Hazardous Materials Program Specialist FMCSA

819 Taylor St., Room 8A06

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Dear Mr. Hurst:

The enclosed report is for our site visit at Proco Incorporated, Kingsville Texas, on August 13, 2001. Proco Incorporated provided us the information we requested, along with the computer output of their tank design. However, the rear end protection does not meet the minimum requirements for a specification cargo tank, Proco Incorporated sent the redesign/retrofit on August 22,2001, to me. The redesign meets the minimum requirement and construction for the field retrofit. From an engineering standpoint, this small seal should not be considered as part of tank structural body and will not adversely affect the structural integrity of the cargo tank. However, I understand more discussion may be needed for final determination. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with on this issue.

All material received from Proco Incorporated are enclosed with this report. If you have any questions, please contact me at 512-536-5920.

Sincerely,

Peter Chang, P.E.

Structural Engineer

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