Optimization of a quasi-zero-stiffness isolator

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volumn 21, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 946-949

  Carrella, A ^a   Brennan, M J ^a   Waters, T P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Quasi zero stiffness; Vibration isolation

Indexed keywords

EID: 34250843404     PISSN: 1738494X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03027074     Document Type: Conference Paper

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