This survey paper contains a review of the past and recent developments in system
identification of nonlinear dynamical structures. The objective is to present some of the …

A hereditary model and a fractional derivative model for the dynamic properties of flexible
polyurethane foams used in automotive seat cushions are presented. Non-linear elastic and …

The transmission of vibration through a seat depends on the impedance of the seat and the
apparent mass of the seat occupant. This study was designed to determine how factors …

This work proposes a new dynamic poroelastic model to describe the vibration
transmissibility of auxetic polyurethane (PU) foams. The model includes the pneumatic …

Railways are one of the most widely used mass transportation systems. Its superior
transportation capacity, low environmental impact, high safety, and comfort have been …

In the methodology of objective measurement of ride comfort, application of a Human
Biomechanical Model (HBM) is valuable for Whole Body Vibration (WBV) analysis. In this …

Hip joint location (H-point) is an important design specification used by car seat
manufacturers. Since most modern car seats are full-foam, the H-point location is primarily …

Multi-dimensional earthquake isolation and mitigation device (MEIMD) is a newly developed
structural vibration control device. First, the horizontal and vertical property tests are …

Abstract Analysis of the steady-state response of a polyurethane foam and masssystem to
harmonic excitation is presented. The foam's uni-directionaldynamic behavior is modeled by …

This study proposes a novel viscoelastic bio-inspired multi-dimensional vibration isolation
device (VBM-VI). The viscoelastic (VE) damper and the limb-like-structure (LLS) are first …