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Vehicle System Dynamics
International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility
Volume 61, 2023 - Issue 3: S&C Benchmark
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Simulation of vehicle-turnout coupled dynamics considering the flexibility of wheelsets and turnouts

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Pages 739-764 | Received 08 Apr 2021, Accepted 26 Nov 2021, Published online: 31 Dec 2021

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