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Generalized model of vibro-isolation systems with seated human body for single-axis transmission of vibration

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A generalized model of vibration isolation systems with a human body in a seated position is developed. The system dynamics is modeled for a single-axis transmission of vibration, that is, longitudinal x, lateral y and vertical z, to limit whole-body vibration exposure. The developed model can be successfully employed to describe the propagation of vibration waves from the source to a vibrating object. The proposed mathematical model can be widely used to protect a human body against vibration.

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  1. Department of Mechatronics and Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Technology and Education, Koszalin University of Technology, Sniadeckich 2, Koszalin, 75-453, Poland

    Igor Maciejewski & Tomasz Krzyzynski

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Igor Maciejewski is an Assistant Professor at the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland. He received his D.Sc. degree in the field of machine design and operation in 2013. His research interests focus on shaping the vibro-isolation properties of vibration reduction systems used for the protection of working machine operators.

Tomasz Krzyzynski is a Full Professor at the Koszalin University of Technology, Poland. He received his Ph.D. (1987) in Applied Mechanics and D.Sc. (1997) in Machine Design and Operation from the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences. His research interests focus on the dynamics of mechatronic systems.

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Maciejewski, I., Krzyzynski, T. Generalized model of vibro-isolation systems with seated human body for single-axis transmission of vibration. J Mech Sci Technol 32, 5163–5170 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-018-1014-y

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