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Finite element modelling of human-seat interactions: vertical in-line and fore-and-aft cross-axis apparent mass when sitting on a rigid seat without backrest and exposed to vertical vibration

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Pages 1207-1219 | Received 30 Nov 2013, Accepted 29 Dec 2014, Published online: 26 Feb 2015

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