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Vehicle System Dynamics
International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility
Volume 62, 2024 - Issue 2
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Can a nonlinear quasi-zero-stiffness spring improve the ride quality of a vehicle?

Pages 330-346 | Received 04 Nov 2021, Accepted 11 Jan 2023, Published online: 30 Jan 2023

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