Sustainability, Vol. 17, Pages 10258: The Impact of Vibrations and Transport Systems on Human Comfort and Health: A Perspective on the Development of Sustainable City Buses

Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su172210258

Authors:
Artūras Kilikevičius
Tautvydas Pravilonis
Jonas Matijošius
Edgar Sokolovskij
Kristina Kilikevičienė
Darius Vainorius

The objective of advancing sustainable public transportation extends beyond merely reducing pollution; it also aims to enhance the comfort and well-being of both passengers and drivers. This research investigates the influence of the dynamic characteristics of diesel and electric city buses on human comfort, focusing specifically on vibration analysis. Vibrations have a significant impact on the durability of vehicle structures, passenger safety, and drivers’ working conditions, and long-term exposure can have negative health consequences. Based on experimental measurements and mathematical modeling, a dynamic model of a city bus was created, allowing us to assess the damping properties of suspension elements and the effect of load on vibrations. The findings of the study indicate that the judicious implementation of structural solutions and technological measures enhances the reliability of the transport system while simultaneously fostering the advancement of more sustainable and safer public transport options. The acquired data hold significance for both the development of new electric buses and the refurbishment of existing vehicles, aiming to integrate energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainable mobility.

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