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Vehicle System Dynamics
International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility
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Optimization of vibration absorbers for the suppression of rail corrugation in the sharp curved section with Cologne-egg fasteners

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Pages 395-410 | Received 24 Jun 2022, Accepted 15 Jan 2023, Published online: 14 Feb 2023

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