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Original Articles

Forecasting Impact Injuries of Unrestrained Occupants in Railway Vehicle Passenger Compartments

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Pages 740-747 | Received 24 Sep 2013, Accepted 01 Nov 2013, Published online: 12 Jun 2014

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