Evaluation of seat discomfort using real-time measurements of whole body vibration and seat pressure distribution while driving trucks

This Master thesis project is based on the fact that Volvo Truck Corporation received complaints from drivers concerning the comfort of their seats in the FH12 truck. The complaints concerned esp ...

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