The paper presents materials on forming a vibration mechanochemical solid lubricant coating based on molybdenum disulfide on the surface of a steel rope during its production. A model of the formation of the surface layer is formed. A unit for applying a solid lubricant coating to a steel rope was developed and designed.

The problems of agrobusiness transport and logistics processes optimization using SMART BOX container and administration software package, and optimization of container delivery routes are considered. Current software product can be used as a computer laboratory for training students in the specialty “Organization of transport processes.”

The article presents materials on the study of mathematical modeling of splicing (binding) of steel rope used to transmit traction by friction. The developed mathematical model splicing (binding) describes the stress-strain state of strands (wires) from quasistatic loads, arising in the cyclic tension process and bending of steel rope on rope sheave, in which the resultant force in steel rope cross section is shifted relative to the central axis, causing it to bend and torsion. Using experimental data, it was found that the steel rope torsion and bending is caused by the linking technology in the nodes where strands are replaced. Experimentally established, that defects on the splicing (binding) site manifested as a result of cyclic tensile and bending loads on rope sheave, which is connected to limited mobility of the strands in nodes due to cross section symmetry violation.

Abstract. Various methods of marking wire ropes are not devoid of certain disadvantages. In this paper, the authors consider the theoretical possibility of using integrated magnetic marks. The use of mathematical modelling (GMSH + GetDP) assessed the degree of shielding magnetic field of a mark by rope wire. Through the simulation, the authors have determined that the using of a cylindrical mark with the magnetization direction along the rope has qualitative advantages over other forms of marks, or the transverse magnetization direction in terms of its detection by the external detecting device. This type of mark can be easily embedded in the polymeric core of the rope.

Currently, digitalization, being implemented in all spheres of human activity, including transport processes, requires efficiency in obtaining and processing information, as well as timeliness of decisions made on its basis. The modern system of operation of railway traction rolling stock is characterized by the lack of online information about the current technical condition and the residual life of its components for decision making.The article proposes to solv e the problem by implementing an adaptive system for remote online monitoring of technical parameters of operated objects into the field of traction rolling stock operation. The adaptive system contains software related to recommendation decision support systems. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of elements of artificial intelligence, which self-learns by combinatorial processing of the historical database on operation of this or a similar technical object and current performance indicators corresponding to them.The proposed information processing algorithm is versatile and, in principle, can work with a variety of data sources, including existing traction rolling stock safety devices. Online monitoring of technical parameters of operated objects can be extended to both cargo-passenger rolling stock and related auxiliary machinery and devices (track machines, cranes, hump retarders, etc.). Based on the analysis of the information received, the software generates and transmits recommendations regarding current urgent actions for managing staff and maintenance personnel.In addition, the proposed technology makes it possible to predict indicators of accidents at operated objects in real time, providing an opportunity to facilitate the diagnostic process, optimize organisation of maintenance, reduce the cost of maintaining rolling stock, and increase safety of the transportation process.The adaptive system of remote online monitoring of operational safety of technical objects, considered in the article, through a risk-based approach, is a unique development that has no analogues.