Methodology for quantifying whole-body vibration experienced by bicyclists

International Journal of Vehicle Design

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 452-480

  Torbic, D ^a   El Gindy, M ^b   Elefteriadou, L ^b  

^a MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

^b PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Bicycle; Ride comfort; Ride quality; Rumble strips; Vibration

Indexed keywords

OSCILLATIONS; REGRESSION ANALYSIS; VIBRATIONS (MECHANICAL);

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATIONS;

BICYCLES;

EID: 0043205798     PISSN: 01433369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2003.003357     Document Type: Article

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