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Vehicle System Dynamics
International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility
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The performance improvements of train suspension systems with mechanical networks employing inerters

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Pages 805-830 | Received 19 Mar 2008, Accepted 02 Aug 2008, Published online: 02 Jun 2009

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