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Vehicle System Dynamics
International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility
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Research Articles

Combining wavelet analysis of track irregularities and vehicle dynamics simulations to assess derailment risks

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Pages 150-176 | Received 05 Jul 2021, Accepted 06 Jan 2022, Published online: 23 Feb 2022

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