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ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

November 11–17, 2011

Denver, Colorado, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5493-8

In This Volume

Dynamic Systems and Control (114)
Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines (44)

Volume 7: Dynamic Systems and Control; Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines, Parts A and B

Dynamic Systems and Control

Chaos, Complexity and Synchronization in Dynamical Systems

Improving Vibration Based Damage Detection With Optical Measurements

Andrew S. Ward, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

IMECE 2011; 1-14doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62030

Topics: Damage , Optical measurement , Vibration , Accelerometers , Computer simulation , Computer software , Maintenance , Noise (Sound) , Reliability , Safety

Test of a Sliding Mode Controller for Trajectory Tracking of an Underactuated Surface Vessel

Yaswanth Siramdasu, Farbod Fahimi

IMECE 2011; 15-23doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62271

Topics: Control equipment , Trajectories (Physics) , Vessels , Boats , Robotics , Computers , Dynamic models , Navigation , Sensors

A Chaotic Blue Sky Catastrophe of Butterfly Valves Driven by Solenoid Actuators

Peiman Naseradinmousavi, C. Nataraj

IMECE 2011; 25-31doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62608

Topics: Actuators , Solenoids , Valves , Dynamic analysis , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromagnetic force , Electromagnetism , Fluid mechanics , Physics

Analytical Dynamics of Complex Motions in a Train Suspension System

Albert C. J. Luo, Dennis O’Conner

IMECE 2011; 33-43doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62944

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Suspension systems , Trains , Computer simulation , Wedges

Bifurcation Analysis of a Fermi-Acceleration Oscillator Under Different Excitations

Albert C. J. Luo, Yu Guo

IMECE 2011; 45-53doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62947

Topics: Bifurcation , Excitation , Dynamic systems

Stability and Bifurcation Analysis of Periodic Motions in a Periodically Forced Duffing Oscillator

Albert C. J. Luo, Jianzhe Huang

IMECE 2011; 55-61doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62949

Topics: Bifurcation , Stability , Damping

Chaotic Synchronization of a Controlled, Noised, Gyroscope System With an Expected Gyroscope System

Fuhong Min, Albert C. J. Luo

IMECE 2011; 63-71doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62955

Topics: Synchronization , Computer simulation , Dynamic systems

Temperature Synchronization, Phase Dynamics and Oscillation Death in a Ring of Thermally-Coupled Rooms

Jeffrey O’Brien, Mihir Sen

IMECE 2011; 73-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63153

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Oscillations , Synchronization , Temperature , Accounting , Complex systems , Differential equations , Heat , Heat losses , Heating

Application of the Poor Man’s Navier–Stokes Equations to Real-Time Control of Fluid Flow

James B. Polly, J. M. McDonough

IMECE 2011; 83-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63564

Topics: Fluid dynamics , Navier-Stokes equations , Real-time control , Aircraft , Algebra , Delays , Differential equations , Dynamic systems , Friction , Hardware

Analytical Solutions of Structural Response of Cylindrical Shells Subjected to Detonation Loading

Hurang Hu, Hamid Hamidzadeh

IMECE 2011; 93-106doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63967

Topics: Explosions , Pipes , Stress , Transients (Dynamics) , Aircraft , Deformation , Design , Engines , Gun barrels , Optimization

Plate Damage Detection Using Vibration-Based and Static Deformation-Based Approaches

Jing Shi, X. W. Tangpong

IMECE 2011; 107-113doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64140

Topics: Damage , Deformation , Vibration , Signals , Surface roughness , Aluminum plate , Cantilever beams , Computers , Dimensions , Failure

Modal Based Geometric Stiffening Formulation for Dynamics Simulation of Multibody Systems

Fengxia Wang

IMECE 2011; 115-125doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64773

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Multibody systems , Simulation

Design and Control of Mechanisms and Robots

A Leader-Following Formation Control of a Group of Mobile Robots

Ho-Hoon Lee

IMECE 2011; 127-136doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62105

Topics: Mobile robots , Design , Robots , Stability , Trajectories (Physics) , Computer simulation , Kinematics , Signals , Theorems (Mathematics) , Torque

Active Disturbance Rejection for Bipedal Walk of a Humanoid Robot Using the Motions of the Arms

Joshua Hill, Farbod Fahimi

IMECE 2011; 137-144doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62270

Topics: Control equipment , Control systems , Engineering simulation , Feedback , Force sensors , Humanoid robots , Kinematics , Robots , Simulation

Cylinder-Slider Parallel Manipulators for Singularity-Free Path Generation

Hong Zhou, Phani Kumar Mallampati, Venkata Krishna Perivilli

IMECE 2011; 145-153doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62328

Topics: Cylinders , Manipulators , Design , Generators , Jacobian matrices , Linkages

The Comparision of Hybrid and Quadrilateral Discretization Models for the Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms

Hong Zhou, Nitin M. Dhembare

IMECE 2011; 155-165doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62329

Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Optimization , Topology , Design , Structural elements (Construction) , Genetic algorithms

A Study on the Automatic Welding System for a Curved Block in Vertical Direction

J. J. Kim, Y. S. Lee, Y. B. Goo

IMECE 2011; 167-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62613

Topics: Welding , Manufacturing , Rails , Ships , Hull

Regulator and Tracking System Design for a Single-Rod Hydraulic Actuator via Pole-Placement Approach

Hamed Moradi, Kambiz Haji Hajikolaei, Firooz Bakhtiari-Nejad

IMECE 2011; 173-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62852

Topics: Actuators , Design , Pole placement

Optimized Design of Single Link Flexible Manipulator

S. Mahto, U. S. Dixit

IMECE 2011; 183-190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63106

Topics: Design , Finite element methods , Flexible manipulators

Design and Analysis of a Biomimetic Wire-Driven Robot Arm

Zheng Li, Ruxu Du, Man Cheong Lei, Song Mei Yuan

IMECE 2011; 191-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63482

Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Robots , Wire , Errors , Kinematics , End effectors , Engineering prototypes , Muscle

Finite Element Analysis of a Highly Parallel Robotic Surface

Chris Salisbury, Woosoon Yim

IMECE 2011; 199-205doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63960

Topics: Finite element analysis , Robotics , Displacement , Finite element methods , Stiffness , Algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Design , Stress , Torque

Bioinspired Jumping Mobility Concepts for Rough Terrain Mobile Robots

Omar Gilani, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi

IMECE 2011; 207-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64050

Topics: Biomimetics , Mechanical admittance , Mobile robots , Surface roughness , Energy storage , Robotics , Design , Dimensions , Robots , Springs

Concurrent Type and Dimensional Synthesis of Planar Mechanisms Using Graph-Theoretic Enumeration, Automatic Loop Closure Equation Generation, and Descent-Based Optimization

Carl A. Nelson

IMECE 2011; 215-222doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64055

Topics: Optimization , Algorithms , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation results , Topology

Kinematic and Workspace Analysis of a 2-DOF Haptic End-Effector That Carries Out a Developable Haptic Strip

Mario Covarrubias, Monica Bordegoni, Umberto Cugini, Alessandro Mansutti

IMECE 2011; 223-232doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64137

Topics: End effectors , Haptics , Kinematics , Strips , Design , Force feedback , Rendering , Servomechanisms , Shapes , Weight (Mass)

A Study on Dimension Synthesis for the Peaucellier Mechanism

Jessica Buckley, Ming Z. Huang

IMECE 2011; 233-239doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64278

Topics: Dimensions , Manufacturing , Assembly lines , Design , Kinematic analysis , Linkages , Oil wells , Steam engines

A Review of Fuzzy Logic Based Control of Robotic Manipulators

Jayant B. Khurpade, Sukhdeep S. Dhami, Sukhwant S. Banwait

IMECE 2011; 241-257doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64527

Topics: Fuzzy logic , Manipulators , Control modeling , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Nonlinear systems , Robotics

Semi-Autonomous Collaborative Control of Multi-Robotic Systems for Multi-Task Multi-Target Pairing

Yushing Cheung, Jae H. Chung, Ketula Patel

IMECE 2011; 259-268doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64699

Topics: Algorithms , Collaborative control , Mobile robots , Robotics , Robots , Simulation , Teams

Multi-Mode Vibration Energy Harvester and Tuned Mass Damper Using Double-Beam Structure

Wanlu Zhou, Gopinath Reddy Penamalli, Lei Zuo

IMECE 2011; 269-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64762

Topics: Dampers , Energy harvesting , Vibration

Kinematical Design and Simulation of a Mobile Robot With Adaptable Suspension

Vi´ctor Medina-Rivera, Antonio Cardenas, Hugo Medellin-Castillo

IMECE 2011; 277-284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65471

Topics: Design , Kinematics , Mobile robots , Simulation

Modeling of an Electromagnetic Vibration Energy Harvester With Motion Magnification

Zhongjie Li, Zachary Brindak, Lei Zuo

IMECE 2011; 285-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65613

Topics: Energy harvesting , Magnification , Modeling , Vibration , Design , Friction , Shock absorbers , Differential equations , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics)

A Rotary-Leg Robot Model That Predicts Both Leg Revolution and Oscillation Behavior

Xiaoxiao Lu, Justin Seipel

IMECE 2011; 295-300doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65649

Topics: Oscillations , Robots , Stability , Center of mass , Clocks , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Path planning , Pendulums , Springs

A Spring-Mass Model of Locomotion With Full Asymptotic Stability

Zhuohua Shen, Justin Seipel

IMECE 2011; 301-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65652

Topics: Springs , Stability , Pendulums , Center of mass , Clocks , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy conservation , Legged locomotion

General

Feed-Forward Control of a Cracked Simply Supported Beam

Sudhir Kaul

IMECE 2011; 307-316doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62153

Topics: Feedforward control , Simply supported beams , Control algorithms , Fracture (Materials) , Crack propagation , Displacement , Excitation , Algorithms , Stress , Damage

Minimization of the Amplitude of the Entire Span of Beams Using Mass Dampers

Jimmy S. Issa

IMECE 2011; 317-323doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62635

Topics: Dampers , Damping , Simply supported beams , Optimization , Springs , Steady state , Vibration equipment

Support-Condition Analyses of Rotating Beams Under Distributed Imbalance Loading

Kai Jokinen, Erno Keskinen, Marko Jorkama, Wolfgang Seemann

IMECE 2011; 325-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62651

Topics: Boundary-value problems , Cross section (Physics) , Dimensions , Finite element model , Mode shapes , Rotating beams , Rotordynamics , Rotors , Shells , Springs

Simulation and Visualization of Dynamic Systems Using MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink 3D Animation, and SolidWorks

Loi Tran, Michael Hennessey, John Abraham

IMECE 2011; 335-344doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62704

Topics: Dynamic systems , Matlab , Simulation , Visualization

Towards Integrated Design of Plant/Controller With Application in Mechatronics Systems

Roozbeh Kianfar, Jonas Fredriksson

IMECE 2011; 345-351doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62882

Topics: Control equipment , Design , Mechatronics , Optimization , Computer programming

Dynamical Analysis of Magnetorheological Rotational Flow

Nariman Ashrafi, Abdolreza Mortezapoor

IMECE 2011; 353-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63045

Topics: Rotational flow , Bifurcation , Stability , Vortices , Excitation , Boundary-value problems , Dynamic systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Magnetic fields , Momentum

Investigation of the Potential for Reducing Energy Usage in Cam Follower Systems by Means of Variable Pitch Springs

Henry Yau, Richard W. Longman

IMECE 2011; 361-369doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63214

Topics: Energy consumption , Springs , Design , Energy dissipation

Hydraulic Balance Ring Study and Design Using Optical Techniques

Alfonso Thompson-Salinas, Martin Ortega-Bren˜a, Manuel H. De la Torre-Ibarra, Bernardino Barrientos-Garci´a, Victor J. Gonzalez-Villela

IMECE 2011; 371-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63260

Topics: Design , Fluids , Particulate matter , Photography , Steady state , Transients (Dynamics) , Visualization , Washing machines

A Nonlinear Automatic Landing Control System for a UAV

Ghassan M. Atmeh, Wahba I. Al-Taq, Zeaid Hasan

IMECE 2011; 383-392doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63264

Topics: Control systems , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Control equipment , Aircraft , Elevators , Thrust , Trajectories (Physics) , Deflection , Design , Feedback

Position Control of PWM-Actuated Pneumatic Muscle Actuator System

Ville Jouppila, Asko Ellman

IMECE 2011; 393-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63370

Topics: Actuators , Muscle , Position control , Control equipment , Servomechanisms , Valves , Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering simulation

Analysis of Vibration Characteristics for Last Stage Blade With Friction Contact Surfaces of Steam Turbine

Yutaka Yamashita, Koki Shiohata, Takeshi Kudo

IMECE 2011; 405-412doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63495

Topics: Blades , Friction , Steam turbines , Vibration , Damping , Dynamic response , Dampers , Finite element analysis , Frequency response , Modeling

Thin-Shell Response to Machining Loads

Vladimi´r Dospeˇl, Erno Keskinen

IMECE 2011; 413-422doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63519

Topics: Machining , Stress , Thin shells , Grinding , Cutting , Delay differential equations , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Shells , Control equipment , Delays

Real Time Application of Bearing Wear Prediction Model Using Intelligent Drilling Advisory System

Mazeda Tahmeen, Geir Hareland, Zebing Wu

IMECE 2011; 423-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64010

Topics: Bearings , Drilling , Wear , Rollers , Computer software , Engineers , Failure , Petroleum industry , Weight (Mass) , Wells

Adaptive Supervisory Control of Superheat Temperature for a Supermarket Refrigeration System

Kaveh Kianfar, Roozbeh Izadi-Zamanabadi, Mehrdad Saif

IMECE 2011; 435-440doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64277

Topics: Refrigeration , Temperature , Control equipment , Algorithms , Signals , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Valves

A Method for Detecting the Occurrence of Chainsaw Kickback

Drew Arnold, John Parmigiani

IMECE 2011; 441-447doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64459

Topics: Chain saws , Braking , Signals , Brakes , Chain , Linkages , Accelerometers , Algorithms , Control systems , Cutting

On the Development of a Machining Support System to Improve Surface Finish

Tsuginobu Osada, Ken’ichi Yano, Norihiko Kato, Mustapha S. Fofana

IMECE 2011; 449-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64539

Topics: Finishes , Machining , Robots , Haptics , Control equipment , Control systems , Deburring , Engineering simulation , Finishing , Signals

Sliding Joint Constraints for the Analysis of Flexible Multibody Systems Using Intermediate Coordinates

Ryo Honda, Hiroki Yamashita, Hiroyuki Sugiyama

IMECE 2011; 455-461doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65108

Topics: Algorithms , Computers , Differential algebraic equations , Equations of motion , Modeling , Multibody dynamics , Multibody systems

Static Nano-Control of Cantilever Beams Using the Inverse Flexoelectric Effect

S. D. Hu, H. Li, H. S. Tzou

IMECE 2011; 463-470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65123

Topics: Cantilever beams , Atomic force microscopy , Deflection , Electric fields , Probes , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Buckling , Deformation

An Inverse Method for Controlling the Temperature Distribution and Identification of the Conductivity of Thick Cylindrical Shells

Hossein Rastgoftar, Faissal A. Moslehy

IMECE 2011; 471-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65446

Topics: Electrical conductivity , Pipes , Temperature distribution , Thermal conductivity , Cylinders , Finite element methods , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Heat conduction , Heat flux

Design, Analysis and Manufacturing a Double Wishbone Suspension System With Variable Camber Angle by Pneumatics Mechanism

M. Pourshams, M. I. Mokhlespour, A. Keshavarzi, M. Hoviat Talab

IMECE 2011; 477-483doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65637

Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Pneumatics , Suspension systems , Stability , Vehicles , Wheels , Geometry , Simulation , Abrasion

Multiscale Symposium on Joints

Modeling Constrained Layer Frictional Interfaces With Discontinuous Basis Functions

M. R. Brake, M. J. Starr, D. J. Segalman

IMECE 2011; 485-495doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62441

Topics: Modeling , Friction , Pressure , Engineering simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Kinematics , Mode shapes , Simulation

A Vibration-Based Structural Damage Detection Method and its Applications to Engineering Structures

K. He, W. D. Zhu

IMECE 2011; 497-510doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64939

Topics: Damage , Structures , Vibration , Algorithms , Modeling , Inverse problems , Bolted joints , Computer simulation , Errors , Finite element analysis

Vibration Reduction by Passive and Semi-Active Friction Joints

Lothar Gaul, Jens Becker

IMECE 2011; 511-516doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65190

Topics: Friction , Vibration , Dampers , Actuators , Design engineering , Durability , Emissions , Excitation , Machinery , Mechanical engineering

A Mesoscopic Friction Model Based on Surface Roughness and its Statistical Description

Bernhard Stingl, Norbert P. Hoffmann

IMECE 2011; 517-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65193

Topics: Friction , Mesoscopic systems , Surface roughness , Modeling , Separation (Technology)

Optimal Approaches in Nonlinear Dynamics and Acoustics

Characterizing Nonlinear Dynamic Systems With Periodicity Ratio and Statistic Hypothesis

Lu Han, Liming Dai

IMECE 2011; 519-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62109

Topics: Dynamic systems , Nonlinear dynamical systems , Nonlinear systems , Poincaré maps

Spherical Wave Propagations of Multiple Energy Sources in Fluid-Saturated Elastic Porous Media

Lu Han, Liming Dai

IMECE 2011; 527-532doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62110

Topics: Energy resources , Fluids , Porous materials , Wave propagation , Waves

Nonlinear Dynamic Stability of an Electrically Actuated Microbeam Structure in MEMS

Changping Chen, Yejie Jiang, Li Hong, Liming Dai

IMECE 2011; 533-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62124

Topics: Dynamic stability , Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Stress , Damping , Galerkin method , Piezoelectricity

Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of MEMS Micro-Beam Structure Acting by Multi-Couplings Factors

Dengwei Huang, Shoujian Li, Changping Chen, Liming Dai

IMECE 2011; 539-545doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62898

Topics: Couplings , Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Nonlinear vibration , Damping , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Excitation , Galerkin method , Resonance , Stiffness

The Application of P-R Criterion in Chaos Identification of Micro Piezoelectric Laminated Beam

Shunhai Wu, Haitao Hu, Changping Chen, Liming Dai

IMECE 2011; 547-554doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62900

Topics: Bifurcation , Chaos , Design , Excitation , Galerkin method , Microbeams , Stress

Suspended Decoupler Design of Hydraulic Engine Mount

Reza N. Jazar, M. Mahinfalah, J. Christopherson

IMECE 2011; 555-561doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63003

Topics: Design , Hydraulic engine mounts

Razi Acceleration in Kinematics

Reza N. Jazar, A. Khazaei, M. Mahinfalah

IMECE 2011; 563-569doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63007

Topics: Kinematics

Road-Holding and Ride Performance Optimization Using Bee’s Algorithm

K. H. Shirazi, S. M. M. Jaafari, M. Derakhshan, R. Shafie

IMECE 2011; 571-577doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63398

Topics: Algorithms , Optimization , Roads , Suspension systems , Automobiles , Equations of motion , Kinematics , Linkages , Rotation , Steady state

An Efficient Method for Simulation of 3D Multi-Body Dynamic Problems Using Maple and Simulink Packages

Kourosh H. Shirazi, Behrooz Attaran, Reza Zaeri

IMECE 2011; 579-592doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63803

Topics: Simulation , Equations of motion , Algebra , Dynamic systems , Matlab , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Modeling , Numerical analysis , Vehicles

An Experimental Study of Acid Exposed Fibre Reinforced Plastic Gratings

Firoz Alam, Reza N. Jazar

IMECE 2011; 593-598doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64152

Topics: Diffraction gratings , Fiber reinforced plastics , Service life (Equipment) , High temperature , Bending strength , Certainty , Industrial plants , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties , Stairs

Time Integration Incorporated Sensitivity Analysis With Generalized-α Method for Multibody Dynamics Systems

Guang Dong, Zheng-Dong Ma, Gregory Hulbert, Noboru Kikuchi

IMECE 2011; 599-605doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64389

Topics: Multibody dynamics , Sensitivity analysis , Optimization , Topology , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Equations of motion , Approximation

Symposium on Dynamics and Control in Micro/Nano Engineering

Uncertainty Enabled Design of an Acceleration Switch

M. R. Brake, J. E. Massad, R. C. Smith, B. Beheshti, K. Chowdhary, J. Davis, S. Wang

IMECE 2011; 607-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62702

Topics: Design , Switches , Uncertainty , Instrumentation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Manufacturing , Reliability , Circuits

Noise Influenced Responses of Elastic Cantilevers With Nonlinear Tip Force Interactions

Ishita Chakraborty, Balakumar Balachandran

IMECE 2011; 617-625doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63207

Topics: Cantilevers , Noise (Sound) , Magnets , Excitation , Microscale devices , White noise , Analytical methods , Approximation , Atomic force microscopy , Computer simulation

Influence of van der Waals Forces on Electrostatically Actuated MEMS/NEMS Circular Plates

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Iris Alvarado

IMECE 2011; 627-633doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63798

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Plates (structures) , Van der Waals forces , Resonance , Actuators , Micropumps , Mirrors , Nanoscale phenomena , Sensors

Dynamic Analysis of Three Parallel Beams With Electrostatic Force Interaction

Pezhman A. Hassanpour, Patricia M. Nieva, Amir Khajepour

IMECE 2011; 635-642doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64000

Topics: Cantilevers , Damping , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic stability , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electric charge , Equations of motion , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Micromachining , Reliability

Nonlinear Vibration Analysis of a Micro Beam Exposed to an External Flow

Hashem Mazaheri, Ali Hosseinzadeh, Mohammad T. Ahmadian, Ahmad Barari

IMECE 2011; 643-646doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64722

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microbeams , Nonlinear vibration , Oscillating frequencies , Microcantilevers , Nonlinear differential equations , Runge-Kutta methods , Vibration

Chaotic Vibrations of Functionally Graded Doubly Curved Shells With Internal Resonance

F. Alijani, M. Amabili, K. Karagiozis

IMECE 2011; 647-654doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64822

Topics: Resonance , Shells , Vibration , Excitation , Bifurcation , Stress , Differential equations , Displacement , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion

Dynamic Characteristic of an Artificial Wing Mimicking a Beetle Hind Wing

Ngoc San Ha, Nam Seo Goo, Tailie Jin, Quoc Viet Nguyen, Hoon Cheol Park

IMECE 2011; 655-659doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64835

Topics: Wings , Damping , Flight , Structural dynamics , Adhesives , Biomimetics , Displacement , Elasticity , Frequency response , Lasers

A Multibody Model for Computer Simulation of Molecular Structures on Supercomputers

Krishna Chaitanya Rudraraju, Shanzhong Shawn Duan

IMECE 2011; 661-668doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64850

Topics: Algorithms , Chain , Computer simulation , Computers , Simulation , Stress

Reduced Order Model of MEMS Sensors Near Natural Frequency

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Jose C. Solis Silva

IMECE 2011; 669-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64854

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors , Micromechanical resonators , Cantilever beams , Casimir force , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Excitation , Steady state

Reduced Degrees-of-Freedom of the Nonlinear Dynamics of Elastic Pipelines for Airborne Refueling

Ioannis T. Georgiou, Ioannis K. Chatjigeorgiou

IMECE 2011; 675-684doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64910

Topics: Degrees of freedom , Nonlinear dynamics , Pipelines , Aircraft , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Damping , Dynamic response , Dynamic systems , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Symposium on Impact Dynamics and Mechanics

An Analytical Elastic-Plastic Contact Model

M. R. Brake

IMECE 2011; 685-695doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62436

Topics: Deformation , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Materials properties , Pressure , Simulation results

A Multi-Body Modeling and Design of Experiment Investigation of a Motorcyclist Impact on Roadside Barriers at Upright and Sliding Configurations

Rasoul Moradi, Hamid M. Lankarani

IMECE 2011; 697-705doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62537

Topics: Design , Modeling , Motorcycles , Wounds , Accidents , Automobiles , Bicycles , Concretes , Engineering simulation , Kinematics

Development of a Curved Hopkinson Bar for Long Wavelength Impact Events

Glenn E. Vallee, Micah C. Bowen

IMECE 2011; 707-715doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62914

Topics: Wavelength , Finite element analysis , Wave propagation , Carbon steel , Pressure , Reflection , Steel , Strain gages , Stress , Waves

Unilateral Impact and Contact of Elastic Structures Using Lagrangian Multipliers

Sebastian Tatzko

IMECE 2011; 717-724doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63790

Topics: Equations of motion

Simulation of Shock Response in a Lab-Scale Space Frame Structure Using Finite Element Analysis

Jagadeep Thota, Mohamed B. Trabia, Brendan J. O’Toole

IMECE 2011; 725-731doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64353

Topics: Finite element analysis , Shock (Mechanics) , Simulation , Space frame structures

Experimental Validation of an Elastic-Plastic Contact Model

M. R. Brake, P. L. Reu, D. J. VanGoethem, M. V. Bejarano, A. Sumali

IMECE 2011; 733-744doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65736

Topics: Computer simulation , Displacement , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element model , Metals , Pendulums

Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics, Control, and Stochastic Mechanics

Development of a Finite Model for Controlling a Mold’s Open/Close Process in an Injection Molding Machine

M. F. Alzoubi, Ma’moun Abu-Ayyad

IMECE 2011; 745-749doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62505

Topics: Finite element analysis , Injection molding machines

Imperfection Analysis of a Bistable Shell

K. R. Ford, M. R. Brake, D. J. VanGoethem, A. Cobert

IMECE 2011; 751-759doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62706

Topics: Buckling , Deflection , Disks , Errors , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Geometry , Materials properties , Polynomials , Potential energy

Analytical Approach to Vibration Analysis of a Pendulum Wrapping on a Cylinder

H. Mazaheri, A. Hosseinzadeh, M. T. Ahmadian, Ahmad Barari

IMECE 2011; 761-765doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62856

Topics: Cylinders , Pendulums , Vibration analysis , Energy conservation , Equations of motion , Oscillations

A Comparison Study of Power Minimizing Controllers for Active Magnetic Bearings

Seong-yeol Yoo, Myounggyu Noh

IMECE 2011; 767-773doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63554

Topics: Control equipment , Magnetic bearings , Currents , Energy consumption , Degrees of freedom , Energy dissipation , Simulation models

Non-Steady Planing and Advection Delay Effects on the Dynamics and Control of Supercavitating Vehicles

Vincent Nguyen, Munther A. Hassouneh, Balakumar Balachandran, Eyad H. Abed

IMECE 2011; 775-781doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63829

Topics: Delays , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Vehicles , Cavities , Cavitation , Damping , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Simulation , Underwater vehicles

Analysis of Nonlinear Forced Vibrations of Shallow Shells With Cut-Outs by Using the R-Function Method

Galyna Pilgun, Marco Amabili

IMECE 2011; 783-792doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64349

Topics: Shells , Vibration , Bifurcation , Boundary-value problems , Differential equations , Inertia (Mechanics) , Nonlinear equations , Polynomials , Shear deformation

Probabilistic Multibody Modeling of Gearboxes for Wind Turbines

Fisseha M. Alemayehu, Stephen Ekwaro-Osire

IMECE 2011; 793-804doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64639

Topics: Modeling , Wind turbines , Design , Failure , Reliability , Uncertainty , Wind , Downtime , Dynamic modeling , Mechanical drives

Model-Based Passivity Control for Teleoperation of Robots With Force Display

Hongbing Li, Kenji Kawashima, Kotaro Tadano, Mustapha S. Fofana

IMECE 2011; 805-811doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64792

Topics: Robots , Feedback , Delays , Manipulators , Viscosity

Evolving Systems: Adaptive Key Component Control With Persistent Disturbance Rejection

Mark J. Balas, Susan A. Frost

IMECE 2011; 813-820doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64818

Topics: Aerospace industry , Stability

On 2D Forcespinning™ Modeling

Simon Padron, Dumitru I. Caruntu, Karen Lozano

IMECE 2011; 821-830doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64823

Topics: Centrifugal force , Excitation , Fibers , Finite difference methods , Modeling , Nanofibers

Bifurcation Characteristics of an Impacted Cantilevered Beam for Off-Resonance Excitation

Andrew J. Dick

IMECE 2011; 831-839doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65356

Topics: Bifurcation , Excitation , Resonance , Approximation , Collisions (Physics) , Damping , Modeling , Numerical analysis , Stiffness

On Nonlinear Dynamics in a Free Fluid Surface of a Tank Excited by a Non-Ideal Power Source

H. A. Navarro, J. M. Balthazar, F. R. Chavarette, T. S. Krasnopolskaya, A. Yu. Shvets

IMECE 2011; 841-848doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65404

Topics: Fluids , Nonlinear dynamics , Electric motors , Resonance , Attractors , Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy transformation , Excitation , Nonlinear differential equations

Optimal Preview Control of Structural Vibrations Under Earthquake Excitations

A. F. Shahrabi, G. Ahmadi

IMECE 2011; 849-855doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65429

Topics: Earthquakes , Excitation , Vibration , Control systems , Displacement , Sensors , Structures , Vibration control

Electrostatically Actuated Coupled MEMS Resonators

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Kyle N. Taylor

IMECE 2011; 857-862doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65462

Topics: Cantilever beams , Equations of motion , Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Steady state

Dynamic Analysis of a Delaminated Composite Beam due to a Moving Oscillatory Mass

Mohammad-Taghi Ahmadian, Mohammad-Hosein Kargarnovin, Ramazan-Ali Jafari-Talookolaei

IMECE 2011; 863-870doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65716

Topics: Composite building materials , Dynamic analysis , Delamination , Separation (Technology) , Dynamic response , Equilibrium (Physics)

A New Field Unbalance Estimation Method for Flexible Rotors

Y. Zhang, X. S. Mei, D. L. Zou, N. G. Sun, J. J. Zhang

IMECE 2011; 871-877doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65867

Topics: Rotors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element model , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Theoretical analysis

Implementation and Nonlinear Stabilization of a MIMO Magnetic Levitation System

Jiaji Zhang, Xuesong Mei, Dongsheng Zhang, Yun Zhang, Jian Sun

IMECE 2011; 879-886doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65868

Topics: Magnetic levitation

Symposium on Robust Reduced-Order Modeling for Control, Diagnostics and Prognostics of Multi-Physics, Large-Scale Systems

Reduction of the Impact-Induced Experimental Dynamics of a Foam-Filled Thin-Walled Aluminum Beam Interacting With Water

Ioannis T. Georgiou

IMECE 2011; 887-895doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62887

Topics: Aluminum , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Water , Impulse (Physics) , Vibration , Signals , Waves , Aerospace industry , Energy transformation , Fluids

Preserving Stability Properties in Reduced Models of Time-Periodic Systems Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition

Thomas Pumhoessel, Peter Hehenberger, Klaus Zeman

IMECE 2011; 897-906doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63435

Topics: Principal component analysis , Stability , Damping , Design , Dynamic systems , Equations of motion , Rolling mills , Time-invariant systems

Investigation of a Nonlinear Control Model for Marine Propulsion Power-Plants

Nikolaos I. Xiros

IMECE 2011; 907-915doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63797

Topics: Power stations , Propulsion , Cycles , Algebra , Engines , Turbochargers , Artificial neural networks , Compressors , Control equipment , Diesel engines

Detection of Coherence in Collocated Experimental Acceleration Signals in a Flexible Aluminum Multi-Beam Structure

Ioannis T. Georgiou

IMECE 2011; 917-925doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64638

Topics: Aluminum , Signals , Databases , Impulse (Physics) , Principal component analysis , Sensors , Spacetime , Vibration

Vibration of Distributed Structural Systems and Vibration-Based Damage Detection

Identification of Multiple Damages in a Structure Using Embedded Sensitivity Functions and Optimization Techniques

Chulho Yang, Douglas E. Adams

IMECE 2011; 927-934doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62277

Topics: Damage , Optimization , Stiffness , Damping , Degrees of freedom , Finite element analysis , Frequency response , Optimization algorithms

A Four-Rigid-Body Element Model and Computer Simulation for Flexible Components of Wind Turbines

Songyi Jiang, Shanzhong Shawn Duan

IMECE 2011; 935-941doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63159

Topics: Computer simulation , Wind turbines , Degrees of freedom , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Blades , Springs , Simulation , Stiffness , Chain , Computer software

Vibration Response of a Wind-Turbine Planetary Gear Set in the Presence of a Localized Planet Bearing Defect

Sharad Jain, Hugh Hunt

IMECE 2011; 943-952doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63452

Topics: Bearings , Planetary gears , Vibration , Wind turbines , Flaw detection , Algorithms , Failure , Gears , Mechanical drives , Sensor placement

Damping of Oscillatory Rolling Contact by Piezoelectric Actuators

Mika To¨ho¨nen, Erno Keskinen, Wolfgang Seemann

IMECE 2011; 953-961doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63509

Topics: Damping , Piezoelectric actuators , Rolling contact , Vibration , Vibration control

Parametric Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Rotating Blades

Fengxia Wang

IMECE 2011; 963-973doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63903

Topics: Rotating blades , Stability , Dynamic stability , Rotating beams , Rotation , Stress

A Design of Experiments Approach to Identifying Damage in Structures Using Modal Frequency

Lee M. Downer, D. Geoff Rideout

IMECE 2011; 975-984doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63965

Topics: Condition monitoring , Damage , Experimental design , Modeling , Response surface methodology

A Study on the Motion of Micro-Parts on a Saw-Tooth Surface by the PTV Method

Phuong Hoai Le, Thien Xuan Dinh, Atsushi Mitani, Shinichi Hirai

IMECE 2011; 985-990doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64689

Topics: Brass (Metal) , Dimensions , Displacement , Edge detection , Gaussian distribution , Oscillating frequencies , Particulate matter , Piezoelectric actuators , Plates (structures) , Resolution (Optics)

An Automated Structural Health Monitoring System

Zeaid Hasan, Fares Hasweh, Omar Abu Al-Nadi, Ghassan Atmeh

IMECE 2011; 991-1001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64778

Topics: Structural health monitoring , Damage , Composite materials , Fibers , Actuators , Aerospace industry , Maintenance , Aircraft , Bridges (Structures) , Corrective actions

Vibration-Based Damage Detection in Plates Using Damage Location Vectors

Mohammed O. Kayed, Mustafa H. Arafa, Said M. Megahed

IMECE 2011; 1003-1011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65117

Topics: Damage , Plates (structures) , Vibration , Finite element model , Algorithms , Finite element analysis , Frequency response , Hammers , Testing

A Linear Model of Stationary Elevator Traveling and Compensation Cables

H. Ren, W. D. Zhu

IMECE 2011; 1013-1026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65691

Topics: Cables , Elevators , Dynamic response , Mode shapes , Stiffness , Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Excitation , Springs , String

Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines

Symposium on Biomedical Mechatronics

Development of Voice-Coil Micro-Actuator for 3-D Virtual Tactile Displays

Zoltan Szabo, Mahdi Ganji, Eniko T. Enikov

IMECE 2011; 1027-1033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62783

Topics: Microactuators , Actuators , Manganese (Metal) , Finite element analysis , Circuits , Conceptual design , Density , Dimensions , Displacement , Engineering prototypes

Motion Simulator for Collaborative Work Planning Between a Magnetically Levitated Robot and an Industrial Robot

Susumu Tarao, Naoaki Tsuda, Moein Mehrtash, Mir Behrad Khamesee

IMECE 2011; 1035-1039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64070

Topics: Robots , Dust , Electromagnets , Lubrication , Vacuum

A Robotic Exoskeleton Device for Augmenting Wrist Movement and Grip Function in Debilitated Patients

Chad V. Gilman, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Gabriel Yessin, Jerome Danoff

IMECE 2011; 1041-1050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64074

Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Robotics , Electromyography , Signals , Degrees of freedom , Design , Design engineering , Diseases , Engines , Motors

Position Control of a Magnetically Levitated Robot Based on Magnetic Flux Measurement

Moein Mehrtash, Naoaki Tsuda, Tatsuya Nobori, Mir Behrad Khamesee

IMECE 2011; 1051-1055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64160

Topics: Magnetic flux , Position control , Robots , Sensors , Lasers , Transparency , Biomedicine , Disks , Magnetic levitation , Poles (Building)

Symposium on Micro and Nano Mechatronics

Fabrication of Surface With Hydrophobicity Gradient Using ZnO Nanowires

Anirban Chakraborty, Hui Wang, Cheng Luo

IMECE 2011; 1057-1058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65039

Topics: Hydrophobicity , Manufacturing , Nanowires , Density , Water , Boundary layers , Drops , Graphite , Simulation results , Vapors

Fabrication of Micropatterns on Channel Sidewalls Using Strain-Recovery Property a Shape Memory Polymer

Anirban Chakraborty, Xinchuan Liu, Cheng Luo

IMECE 2011; 1059-1060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65041

Topics: Manufacturing , Shape memory polymers , Microchannels , Polystyrene film , Microelectromechanical systems , Circuits , Electronic components , Etching , Heating , Oxygen

Reduction of Drag Friction and Increase of Buoyant Force for a Microboat Using Micropillars

Lei Qiao, Cheng Luo

IMECE 2011; 1061-1064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65147

Topics: Drag reduction , Friction , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Design , Manufacturing

Transition From Cassie-Baxter to Wenzel States on Micropillar-Formed Surfaces Induced by Evaporation

Mingming Xiang, Anderson Wilhelm, Cheng Luo

IMECE 2011; 1065-1066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65155

Topics: Evaporation , Pressure , Drops , Columns (Structural) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Surface roughness , Surface tension , Water , Wetting

Symposium on Opto- and Magneto-Mechatronics

Dynamic Modeling of Tape Head Actuator Lateral Motion With Elastica Suspension

Jen-Yuan James Chang

IMECE 2011; 1067-1070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62396

Topics: Actuators , Dynamic modeling , Cables , Circuits , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Boundary-value problems , Design engineering , Engines , Magnetic levitation , Modeling

Investigation of Polygonal Airflow Structure in Hard Disk Drives With and Without Spoiler by Using Fluid Simulations and Measurements

Masato Ikegawa, Hiroshi Mukai, Taisuke Sugii, Masatoshi Watanabe

IMECE 2011; 1071-1075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62408

Topics: Air flow , Disks , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Simulation , Pressure , Pressure measurement , Pressure sensors , Railroad passenger cars

Experimental Investigation of the Complex Flow Behavior in a Hard Disk Drive Model

Katsuaki Shirai, Lars Bu¨ttner, Ju¨rgen Czarske, Nobuo Shiga, Shinnosuke Obi

IMECE 2011; 1077-1084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63533

Topics: Disks , Flow (Dynamics) , Horizontal directional drilling , Computer simulation , Computers , Resolution (Optics) , Reynolds number , Rotation , Sensors , Statistics

A New Precision Non-Contact Laser-Based Hybrid Measurement Methodology

Devdas Shetty, Suhash Ghosh, Claudio Campana, Mustafa Atalay

IMECE 2011; 1085-1094doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63954

Topics: Lasers , Edge detection , Accuracy and precision , Aerospace industry , Inspection , Photogrammetry , Aluminum , Ceramics , Composite materials , Fracture (Materials)

High-Resolution, Non-Contact Angular Measurement System for PSA/RSA

Ronald Sloat, Jianbiao Pan

IMECE 2011; 1095-1098doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64328

Topics: Measurement systems , Resolution (Optics) , Disks , Manufacturing , Reliability , Engineering prototypes , Lasers , Sensors

An Algorithm of Separating Rigid-Body Linear Displacement From FEA Data of Optical Imaging System

Xinmin Guo, Weimin Kang, Jie Zhao

IMECE 2011; 1099-1103doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64416

Topics: Algorithms , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Imaging , Design , Stress , Optical elements , Optimization , Ray tracing , Transfer functions

Symposium on Robotics, Actuators and Sensors

Failure Detection of Rotary Electronic Fuel Control (EFC) Valves via Fuzzy Pattern Classification

Umut Tugsal, Sohel Anwar

IMECE 2011; 1105-1111doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62168

Topics: Failure , Fuels , Valves , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fuzzy logic , Testing performance , Transfer functions

In-Process Weighing Systems

Rami Elbeltagi, Alona Ben-Tal, Johan Potgieter, Jen-Yuan James Chang

IMECE 2011; 1113-1122doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62391

Topics: Chain conveyors , Engineering simulation , Food products , Force sensors , Harmonic motion , Modeling , Quality control , Robotics , Simulation , Spectra (Spectroscopy)

Waypoint-Based Robot Navigation Using NURBs-Based Metamodels

John Steuben, Cameron J. Turner

IMECE 2011; 1123-1133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62450

Topics: Algorithms , Computer programming , Computers , Engineering design , Mobile robots , Path planning , Robot navigation , Robots

Piezo-Elastic Actuation for Micro-Positioning of Lateral Tape Motion

Jen-Yuan James Chang

IMECE 2011; 1135-1138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62465

Topics: Actuators , Computer programming , Control equipment , Excitation , Modal analysis , Piezoelectric actuators , Traveling waves , Vibration

An Operations Research Approach to Work-Optimal Trajectories for Redundant Robotic Manipulators

John Steuben, Paul Brayford, Cameron J. Turner

IMECE 2011; 1139-1151doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62494

Topics: Manipulators , Robots , Degrees of freedom , Trajectories (Physics) , Energy consumption , Kinematics , Modeling , Motors , Optimization , Redundant manipulators

Modeling and Simulation of a Bio-Mimetic, Antagonistically Actuated, Limb Joint

Frazer K. Noble, Johan Potgieter, W. L. Peter Xu, Jen-Yuan James Chang

IMECE 2011; 1153-1158doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62500

Topics: Biomimetics , Modeling , Simulation , Muscle , Stability , Transients (Dynamics) , Actuators , Damping , Oscillations , Poles (Building)

Pre-Stressing of Piezoelectric Multilayer Ceramics With Superelastic Shape Memory Alloys

Jonas Bo¨ttcher, Florian Schiedeck, Sebastian Mojrzisch, Jens Twiefel, Jo¨rg Wallaschek

IMECE 2011; 1159-1163doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62650

Topics: Ceramics , Shape memory alloys , Stress , Piezoelectric actuators , Stiffness , Displacement , Springs , Actuators , Deformation , Design

Epi.q Mobile Robots Family

Giuseppe Quaglia, Luca Bruzzone, Riccardo Oderio, Roberto P. Razzoli

IMECE 2011; 1165-1172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62674

Topics: Mobile robots , Legged locomotion , Construction , Design , Engineering prototypes , Mechanical admittance

Self Activation of the Gyroscopic Power Generator

Yohei Kamiya, Hiroshi Hosaka

IMECE 2011; 1173-1177doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63057

Topics: Generators , Engines , Motors , Nickel metal hydride batteries , Vibration

High-Accuracy Location Estimation Method Using Public Wireless Networks Based on Radio Intensity Prediction for Logistics Tracking Terminal

N. Yokoi, H. Hosaka, K. Sakata

IMECE 2011; 1179-1180doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63149

Topics: Logistics

Intelligent Laundry Sorting System for Rest Homes

Rose Davies, Lindsay Brazendale

IMECE 2011; 1181-1185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63212

Topics: Conveyor belts , Design , Drying , Engineering prototypes , Mechanical structures , Signals , Testing

A Three-Axis Thermal Accelerometer

Thien X. Dinh, Yoshifumi Ogami

IMECE 2011; 1187-1190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63420

Topics: Accelerometers

Impedance Control of Gyroscopic Power Generator

Tomoyuki Takahashi, Jun Iwasaki, Hiroshi Hosaka

IMECE 2011; 1191-1192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63428

Topics: Generators , Vibration , Stability , Steady state , Electricity (Physics) , Energy generation , Engineering simulation , Magnets , Rotation , Simulation

Test Environment for an Elastic Mechanism—Related to a Kirchhoff Plate—for Usage as Pressure Sensor

T. Ottnad, F. Irlinger, T. C. Lueth

IMECE 2011; 1193-1202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63463

Topics: Pressure sensors , Pressure , Deflection , Stiffness , Deformation , Injection molding , Durability , Electrical components , Geometry , Plastics

Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Magnetorheological Dampers

David Case, Behzad Taheri, Edmond Richer

IMECE 2011; 1203-1209doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63594

Topics: Dampers , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Fluids , Particulate matter , Chain , Magnetic fields , Magnetic flux , Actuators , Computer software

5 DOF Instrumented Master Device for Experimental Understanding of Intuitive Teleoperation

Octavio Diaz-Hernandez, Victor J. Gonzalez-Villela

IMECE 2011; 1211-1218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63884

Topics: Algorithms , Biomedicine , Electronics , Humanoid robots , Kinematics , Mechatronics , Robotics

An Admittance Type Haptic Device: RML Glove

Zhou Ma, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi

IMECE 2011; 1219-1225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64108

Topics: Haptics , Mechanical admittance , Force feedback , Actuators , Robots , Control equipment , Design , Hardware , Lithium-ion batteries , Micromotors

Implementation of Genetic Algorithms Into Development of Mechatronic Multi-Edge’s Grinder Design

Jo´zef Flizikowski, Marek Macko, Jacek Czerniak, Adam Mrozinski

IMECE 2011; 1227-1235doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64122

Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Simulation , Tool grinders

Kinematics and Tip-Over Stability Analysis for a Hybrid Serial-Parallel Mobile Manipulator

Jose Antonio Souza-Jimenez, Victor J. Gonzalez-Villela

IMECE 2011; 1237-1246doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64322

Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Stability , Center of mass , Computer simulation , Geometry , Mechanical admittance , Robotics , Simulation results

Experimental Vehicle That Avoids Collisions Through Steer by Wire and Differential Drive Systems

Victor J. Gonzalez-Villela, Eduardo U. Gonzalez-Zavala

IMECE 2011; 1247-1256doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64512

Topics: Collision avoidance systems , Collisions (Physics) , Vehicles , Wire

Design Optimization Method for MR-Brake Actuators

Ozan G. Erol, Hakan Gurocak, Berk Gonenc

IMECE 2011; 1257-1263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65014

Topics: Actuators , Brakes , Design , Optimization , Torque , Engineering prototypes , Viscosity , Experimental design , Finishes , Finite element analysis

A Note on Inverse Kinematics of Hybrid Actuation Robots for Path Design Problems

Dong He, Zhihong Sun, W. J. Zhang

IMECE 2011; 1265-1271doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65109

Topics: Design , Kinematics , Robots

Analysis and Minimization Design of Force Ripples Cased by Higher Harmonics in Ironless Permanent Magnet Planar Motors

Wei Min, Ming Zhang, Yu Zhu, Feng Liu, Guanghong Duan, Jinchun Hu, Wensheng Yin

IMECE 2011; 1273-1281doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65198

Topics: Design , Motors , Permanent magnets , Magnets , Poles (Building) , Winding (process) , Finite element analysis , Magnetic induction , Real-time control

On a Decoupled Integrated Design Approach to Robotic Mechanisms

Zhihong Sun, Dong He, Bing Zhang, W. J. Zhang

IMECE 2011; 1283-1288doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65310

Topics: Design , Robotics

A Semi-Active Damper Design for Use in a Terrain Adaptive Ankle Prosthesis

Andrew LaPre`, Frank Sup

IMECE 2011; 1289-1294doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65533

Topics: Actuators , Dampers , Damping , Design , Prostheses

Design, Construction and Control of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

Alireza Marzbanrad, Jalil Sharafi, Mohammad Eghtesad, Reza Kamali

IMECE 2011; 1295-1304doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65645

Topics: Construction , Design , Remotely operated vehicles , Sensors , Cables , Signals , Stability , Batteries , Buoyancy , Center of mass

Symposium on Servo and Control in Mechatronic Applications

Design Research of Micro Experiment-Rig of Combined Power Plant

Chunling Xie, Zhitao Wang

IMECE 2011; 1305-1310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62515

Topics: Design , Power stations , Ships , Control systems , Monitoring systems , Control equipment , Diesel engines , Engines , Gas turbines , Manufacturing

Anti-Swing Trajectory Control of an Overhead Crane

E. H. K. Fung, H. F. Yu, K. H. Suen, A. T. Leung

IMECE 2011; 1311-1319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63527

Topics: Gantry cranes , Trajectories (Physics) , Control equipment , Transportation systems , Fuzzy logic , Engineering simulation , Equations of motion , Kinetic energy , Potential energy , Simulation

Fitting Discrete-Time Models to Frequency Responses for Systems With Transport Delay

Jeffrey A. Butterworth, Lucy Y. Pao, Daniel Y. Abramovitch

IMECE 2011; 1321-1328doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63580

Topics: Approximation , Delays , Fittings , Frequency response

Frequency-Weighted Variable-Length Controllers Using Anytime Control Strategies

Gundula B. Runge, Al Ferri, Bonnie Ferri

IMECE 2011; 1329-1336doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64491

Topics: Control equipment , Engines , Motors