THE RATIONALE FOR THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR PARTS PRODUCTION TRAILERS

Abstract

The variants of application of alternative materials by production of automobile trailers for operation in climatic conditions of Russia are considered. The efficiency of the proposed materials is achieved due to the ease of construction, excellent corrosion resistance, simplicity and environmental friendliness of production and operation. The paper also compares the physical and mechanical properties of metals and their composite substitutes. As the results of the analysis of these data show, and the existing experience of the practical use of polymeric materials, they have serious advantages over the previously used materials. Almost of the product of PKM in no way inferior designs made of metals. This is explained as the constant improvement of the properties of composite materials, and their higher level of technological production not only structural elements of the lining of trailers, but also the power elements of the supporting structure.