抄録
In this study, it was intended to grasp quantitatively relationship between load-deflection characteristics and comfort in the cushion of railway vehicle seat. Therefore, sensory evaluation test of comfort was subjected by using several kinds of cushion that load-deflection characteristics are different but shapes are same. As a result, it was found that there is relationship to load-deflection characteristics and comfort of cushion, and it is desirable for determination of hardness of the cushion to be based on a feeling of hardness.