Meaning: The state of being physically constrained. Classified under: Nouns denoting stable states of affairs. Synonyms: constraint; restraint. Context example: dogs should be kept under restraint. Hypernyms (constraint is a kind of...): confinement (the state of being confined) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of constraint):
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum weight that should be placed on any single axle of a tow vehicle or trailer, as measured at the wheel. Dry Weight is the weight of the RV without any fuel, water, oil, coolant, cargo, or passengers. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the combined weight-carrying capacity of a tow vehicle plus its trailer. Curb Weight is the weight of the RV with fuel, water, oil and coolant, but no passengers or cargo.
When the determining factor is the weight of the hazardous material, and only the hazardous material, the HMR will refer to the net weight. When the determining factor is the weight of the packaging (ie. the HazMat, container/packaging, absorbant material or dunnage, inner containers, etc.) the HMR will refer to the gross weight. Gross weight is defined at 49 CFR 171.8: Gross weight or Gross mass means the weight of a packaging plus the weight of its contents. Net weight is not defined in the HMR, but the USDOT/PHMSA did make clear in an interpretation letter : The term gross mass is defined in Â§ 171.8 as âthe weight of a packaging plus the weight of its contents.â The term ânet massâ means the weight of the contents in a packaging. The difference between the two terms is the fact that you include the weight of the packaging in determining its ...