Cipilev

pp. 103-125

This paper describes the existing constructions of cushioning systems of transport vehicles. The main advantages and disadvantages of each system were identified; a modernized cushioning system on the basis of the existing cushioning system of TV with HMP was developed. A comparative study was carried out by means of simulation of soft riding of transport vehicles with existing and planned cushioning systems. Field tests were conducted for one of the existing systems. The authors analyzed adequacy of the model and drew conclusions regarding the most promising ways of upgrading existing cushioning systems. This work shows the direction of possible upgrading of existing systems and improving the accuracy of selection of elastic and damping characteristics of suspension.