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SWEPT-PATH: noun (plural Swept Paths)
The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body, or any other part of
the structure of the vehicle.


SWEPT PATH

Swept Path is a term that is frequently used in combination with vehicles
calculating the swept path of a specific vehicle. It is also a known nautical
term to indicate the width of a minesweepers lane. This website focuses on the
swept paths of vehicles, mainly used by transportation professionals.

When speaking about Swept Path in transportation one usually refers to Swept
Path Analysis. Here the movements of different parts of a vehicle (for example
each separate wheel) are analyzed.

Swept Path Definition: The envelope swept out by the sides of the vehicle body,
or any other part of the structure of the vehicle.

Read the "What is Swept Path Analysis" full article here
Every vehicle type has it's own swept path.

This animation shows a Swept Path calculation where a truck drives through a
gate, followed by a reverse docking maneuver. When you look at the design you
can see that there should be no conflicts when doing so. 

This shows the same situation as the animation on the left but this time you can
see the truck in 3D. In 2D we could conclude there would be no conflict, the 3D
brings this to life.

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