SHIMANOVSKY Alexandr O., D. Sc. in Eng., Prof., Head of the Department “Technical Physics and Engineering Mechanics”, Belarusian State University of Transport, Gomel, Republic of Belarus, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GALAI Elena E., Ph. D. in Eng., Assoc. Prof., Senior Researcher of the Industry Research Laboratory “Rolling Stock Braking Systems”, Belarusian State University of Transport, Gomel, Republic of Belarus, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SUKHANOVA Volha A., Senior Lecturer of the Department “Graphics”, Belarusian State University of Transport, Gomel, Republic of Belarus, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KAPLIUK Inha I., Senior Lecturer of the Department “Transport and Technological Machinery and Equipment”, Belarusian State University of Transport, Gomel, Republic of Belarus, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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