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March 1990
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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A Combinatorial Approach for the Automatic Sketching of Planar Kinematic Chains and Epicyclic Gear Trains
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 6–15.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912581
Topics:
Concretes
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Kinematic chains
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Planetary gears
,
Trains
Forward and Inverse Kinematic Solution of the Variable Geometry Truss Robot Based on an N-Celled Tetrahedron-Tetrahedron Truss
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 16–22.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912572
Topics:
Geometry
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Kinematics
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Robots
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Trusses (Building)
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Bridges (Structures)
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Manipulators
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Stability
,
Stiffness
,
Stress
An Analysis for Rectilinear Parallel Operation of a Pair of Spatial Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 23–29.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912574
Topics:
Manipulators
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Robots
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Kinematics
,
Manufacturing
Dynamics of Flexible Multibody Systems Using Bond Graphs and Lagrange Multipliers
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 30–35.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912575
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Multibody systems
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Equations of motion
,
Flexible systems
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Kinematics
,
Vibration
On The Synthesis of Cams With Irregular Followers
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 36–41.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912576
A Representation of the Euclidean Group by Spin Groups, and Spatial Kinematics Mappings
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 42–49.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912577
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Particle spin
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Rotation
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Spin (Aerodynamics)
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Algebra
,
Space
Two-Phase Path Planning for Robots With Six or More Joints
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 50–58.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912578
Topics:
Path planning
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Robots
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Algorithms
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Collisions (Physics)
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Geometry
Numerical Continuation Methods for Solving Polynomial Systems Arising in Kinematics
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 59–68.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912579
Topics:
Kinematics
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Polynomials
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Algorithms
,
Bridges (Structures)
,
Design
,
Manipulators
,
Surveying
Synthesis of Multi-Loop Spatial Mechanisms by Iterative Analysis: The RSSR-SS Path Generator
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 69–73.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912580
Topics:
Design
,
Equations of motion
,
Generators
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Gradient methods
,
Optimization
Design and Analysis of the HCCC, RCCC, and PCCC Spatial Mechanisms for Function Generation
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 74–78.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912582
Topics:
Computer-aided design
,
Design
,
Displacement
,
Gradient methods
,
Optimization
,
Rotation
Logical Foundations of Kinematic Chains: Graphs, Line Graphs, and Hypergraphs
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 79–83.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912583
Topics:
Kinematic chains
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Algorithms
,
Theorems (Mathematics)
Generalized Solution for the Optimal Prehension State Using End Effectors With Multi-Articulated Fingers
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 84–89.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912584
Topics:
End effectors
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Deformation
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Grasping
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Linear programming
,
Optimization algorithms
,
Shapes
,
Stability
Force Distribution in Walking Vehicles
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 90–99.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912585
Topics:
Vehicles
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Algorithms
,
Linear programming
,
Closed kinematic chains
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Force control
,
Legged locomotion
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Machinery
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Stability
,
Tradeoffs
Surface Intersections for Geometric Modeling
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 100–107.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912565
Topics:
Geometric modeling
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Algebra
,
Algorithms
,
Approximation
,
B-splines
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Computation
,
Polynomials
The Evaluation of Moments of 3-D Solids of Revolution Using Spline Approximations of the Boundary
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 108–110.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912566
Topics:
Approximation
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Solids
,
Splines
Optimization Modelling and Optimal Layouts of Heterogeneous, Thick-Walled, Chilled Cast-Iron Rollers
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 111–117.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912567
Topics:
Cast iron
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Modeling
,
Optimization
,
Rollers
,
Design
,
Temperature
,
Stress
,
Temperature distribution
,
Thermal stresses
,
Wear
Nonlinear Integer and Discrete Programming for Topological Decision Making in Engineering Design
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 118–122.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912568
A Graphical, User-Driven Newton-Raphson Technique for Use in the Analysis and Design of Compliant Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 123–130.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912569
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Design
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Stress
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Deflection
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Boundary-value problems
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Chain
,
Displacement
,
Newton's method
,
Stability
Study on Tooth Profiles of the Harmonic Drive
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 131–137.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912570
Topics:
Gears
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Geometry
,
Kinematics
,
Splines
Finite Element Analysis of Thermal Stress at the Interface in Plastic/Brittle Multi-Layer Composite Materials
J. Mech. Des. March 1990, 112(1): 138–142.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912571
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