Statistical analysis of technical characteristics of soil vibratory rollers of different generations

Introduction. Soil vibratory rollers are the most prevalent type of specialized machinery for soil compaction, owing to their versatility and high productivity. The effectiveness of soil compaction using vibratory rollers is influenced by a multitude of parameters, categorized into static characteristics (total mass and mass distribution between the trac­tion and compaction modules), dynamic characteristics (vibration frequency and excitation force), and general char­acteristics (engine power, transport and operating travel speeds, drum diameter and width). Statistical analysis of technical specifications serves as an effective tool for investigating the interrelationships among these parameters and identifying developmental trends, including those observed in soil vibratory rollers across different generations.

Materials and methods. The study analyzes the technical characteristics of soil vibratory rollers of different gen­erations. Statistical processing was carried out using Microsoft Excel software. 432 models of vibratory rollers, including 252 vibratory rollers of 3rd and 4th generation and 180 vibratory rollers of 5th generation, were scrutinized.

Results. Graphs of various technical characteristics of soil vibratory rollers of different generations vs mass of the vibratory drum modules were plotted. Regression equations and corresponding determination coefficients were derived. The parameter “linear relative excitation force” has been proposed to characterize the combined influence of the relative excitation force and the drum width of a soil vibratory roller.

Discussion and conclusion. The study presents the changes of the main technical characteristics of vibratory rollers of different generations produced over the past 20-30 years as well as certain trends in these changes during the transition between generations of soil rollers. The relatively large variation in the technical characteristics re­sponsible for dynamic capabilities of soil vibratory rollers indicates a lack of consensus among manufacturers and researchers regarding the numerical values of these parameters.

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