What is it about?
The article addresses the problem of maintaining the planned trajectory of wheeled earthmoving and transport machines, specifically motor graders, to prevent loss of road-holding ability during technological operations. It analyzes experimental research revealing two distinct, alternating stages of motor grader movement: horizontal and rotation around the main blade pivot. This analysis led to the development of a new stability criterion for motor grader movement, based on permissible trajectory deviations. Furthermore, a two-stage dynamic model of motor grader movement is synthesized, supported by differential equations. Computer analysis of this model clarifies the influence of factors such as cutting depth, blade tilt angle, and adhesion coefficient on trajectory formation. The findings enable exploring the peculiarities of trajectory formation and developing proactive measures to ensure road-holding stability during the design stage of motor graders.
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Why is it important?
This article addresses the critical challenge of maintaining stable trajectory and road-holding ability in motor graders during complex earthmoving operations. This is crucial for enhancing both operational safety and the quality of work performed by these machines. Our significant findings include the development of a novel stability criterion and a comprehensive two-stage dynamic model. These tools, supported by computer analysis, clarify the impact of key operational factors on trajectory and enable the implementation of proactive measures to ensure machine stability effectively at the design stage.
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Writing this article has been a deeply engaging experience, building upon years of dedicated research in the field of construction and road-building machinery. We hope this work illuminates the critical importance of dynamic stability in motor graders, transforming what might seem a complex, abstract topic into a practical and thought-provoking discussion for engineers and designers. The insights shared here are not merely theoretical; they directly impact the safety, efficiency, and quality of essential infrastructure development worldwide. Ultimately, we hope this article contributes to the design of more reliable and safer machines, benefiting both operators and the broader society that relies on their performance.
Oleksandra Olieinikova
Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University
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This page is a summary of: Dynamic model of motor grader movement in conditions of asymmetric application of external resistances, January 2025, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0248920.
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