Shaping the NGS-9,6t semi-trailer's construction in the aspect of increasing transport capabilities

Abstract

The article presents the results of modifying virtual models of the NGS-9,6t semi-trailer (a gooseneck semi-trailer with a maximum total weight of 9.6 tons) in terms of increasing its transport capabilities. The semi-trailer was developed at the Industrial Institute of Agricultural Engineering in Poznan as part of research and development project no. WND-POIG.01.03.01-00-164/09, which concerned the protection of wetlands against the succession of vegetation resulting degradation of the natural environment. The real model of the semi-trailer, in cooperation with the Institute, was made by Metalinvest company. The article contains information about the results of testing semi-trailer's virtual models in the context of strengthening the frame elements of the loading ramp, in order to increase its transport possibilities.