The article presents the results of research aimed at selection of the most suitable material, shape, size of a bearing component of the device that enhances body strength of the bus. The comparative analysis of measurement results. Based on the analysis made suggestions to improve the strength characteristics of the device.

Keywords: the bus, safety of bus construction, strength, deformation, body pillar

The authors propose a method for determining the total impact energy of a bus rollover to the conditions of the Rules of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe № 66 (UNECE) intended for the certification of passenger motor vehicles of category M3. Propose an adjustment to the formula for calculating the height of the fall of the center of gravity of the bus.

Keywords: The bus, safety of bus construction, strength, deformation, a centre of mass, energy.

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