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Volume 114, Issue 1
March 1992
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ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Research Papers

The Evolution of Commitments in the Design of a Component
B. D. McGinnis, D. G. Ullman
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 1–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916917
View articletitled, The Evolution of Commitments in the Design of a Component
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Topics: Design , Design engineering
A Mathematical Model of Parametric Tooth Profiles for Spur Gears
H. L. Chang, Y. C. Tsai
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 8–16. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916931
View articletitled, A Mathematical Model of Parametric Tooth Profiles for Spur Gears
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Topics: Design , Differential equations , Gears , Kinematics , Spur gears
A Design Scheme for Multidisk Beier Traction Variators
Y. K. Younes
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 17–22. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916913
View articletitled, A Design Scheme for Multidisk Beier Traction Variators
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Topics: Design , Traction , Disks , Stress , Torque , Bearings , Boundary lubrication , Flanges , Fluid films , Friction
Vitruvius’s Auger and Galileo’s Bones: Paradigms of Limits to Size in Design
H. Petroski
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 23–28. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916920
View articletitled, Vitruvius’s Auger and Galileo’s Bones: Paradigms of Limits to Size in Design
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Topics: Augers , Bone , Design , Errors , Failure , Ignorance , Students
Some Property Data and Corresponding Weibull Parameters for Stochastic Mechanical Design
C. R. Mischke
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 29–34. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916921
View articletitled, Some Property Data and Corresponding Weibull Parameters for Stochastic Mechanical Design
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Topics: Design engineering , Fittings , Goodness-of-fit tests
Fitting Weibull Strength Data and Applying It to Stochastic Mechanical Design
C. R. Mischke
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 35–41. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916922
View articletitled, Fitting Weibull Strength Data and Applying It to Stochastic Mechanical Design
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Topics: Design engineering , Fittings , Design , Reliability , Engineering prototypes , Materials testing , String , Tension , Testing
Some Stochastic Mechanical Design Applications
C. R. Mischke
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 42–47. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916923
View articletitled, Some Stochastic Mechanical Design Applications
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Topics: Design engineering , Reliability , Fittings , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Machine components , Machine design
An Exact Optimization of Interaction Forces in Three-Fingered Manipulation
S. Mukherjee, K. J. Waldron
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 48–54. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916924
View articletitled, An Exact Optimization of Interaction Forces in Three-Fingered Manipulation
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Topics: Friction , Optimization , Stability
Finite Position Synthesis Using the Image Curve of a Spherical Four-Bar Motion
R. M. C. Bodduluri, J. M. McCarthy
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 55–60. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916925
View articletitled, Finite Position Synthesis Using the Image Curve of a Spherical Four-Bar Motion
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Topics: Errors , Linkages
Estimating Robot Assembly Cycle Time During Product Design
M. Steiner, S. Derby
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 61–67. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916926
View articletitled, Estimating Robot Assembly Cycle Time During Product Design
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Topics: Cycles , Product design , Robotic assembly
Forward Displacement Analysis of Parallel Mechanisms: Closed Form Solution of PRR-3S and PPR-3S Structures
V. Parenti-Castelli, C. Innocenti
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 68–73. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916927
View articletitled, Forward Displacement Analysis of Parallel Mechanisms: Closed Form Solution of PRR-3S and PPR-3S Structures
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Topics: Displacement , Parallel mechanisms , Actuators , Food and Drug Administration , Frequency-domain analysis , Scanning probe microscopy , Algebra
Approximated Grashof-Type Movability Conditions for RSSR Mechanisms With Force Transmission Limitations
J. Rastegar, Q. Tu
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 74–81. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916928
View articletitled, Approximated Grashof-Type Movability Conditions for RSSR Mechanisms With Force Transmission Limitations
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Topics: Approximation , Chain , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Manipulators
Inverse Dynamic Models of Closed-Chain Mechanisms With Contact Compliance
D. J. Manko, W. L. Whittaker
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 82–86. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916929
View articletitled, Inverse Dynamic Models of Closed-Chain Mechanisms With Contact Compliance
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Topics: Chain , Dynamic models , Algebra , Approximation , Compliant mechanisms , Equations of motion , Grasping , Machinery , Mobile robots
Kinematic Analysis of a Planar Eight-Bar Linkage: Application to a Platform-Type Robot
G. R. Pennock, D. J. Kassner
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 87–95. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916930
View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis of a Planar Eight-Bar Linkage: Application to a Platform-Type Robot
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Topics: Kinematic analysis , Linkages , Robots , Polynomials , Degrees of freedom , Displacement
Nonlinear Deformation of a Shear-Deformable Laminated Composite-Material Flexible Robot Arm
F. Gordaninejad, N. G. Chalhoub, A. Ghazavi, Q. Lin
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 96–102. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916932
View articletitled, Nonlinear Deformation of a Shear-Deformable Laminated Composite-Material Flexible Robot Arm
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Topics: Composite materials , Deformation , Robots , Shear (Mechanics) , Rotational inertia , Shear deformation , Bending (Stress) , Computer simulation , Displacement , Dynamic models
An Algorithm of Topological Ordering for Unique Representation of Graphs
Jeong Tae Kim, Byung Man Kwak
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 103–108. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916902
View articletitled, An Algorithm of Topological Ordering for Unique Representation of Graphs
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Topics: Algorithms , Kinematic chains
Kinematic Geometry of Spherical Evolutes
J. A. Schaaf, An Tzu Yang
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 109–116. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916903
View articletitled, Kinematic Geometry of Spherical Evolutes
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Topics: Geometry , Kinematics , Linkages , Trajectories (Physics)
Conceptual Design of a Modular Robot
R. Cohen, M. G. Lipton, M. Q. Dai, B. Benhabib
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 117–125. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916904
View articletitled, Conceptual Design of a Modular Robot
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Topics: Conceptual design , Robots , Hardware , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Design engineering , Dimensions , End effectors , Geometry , Machine shops
Experimental Verification of Critical Speed Ranges for Elastic Closed Loop Linkage Systems
S. Nagarajan, D. A. Turcic
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 126–130. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916905
View articletitled, Experimental Verification of Critical Speed Ranges for Elastic Closed Loop Linkage Systems
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Topics: Dynamic response , Dynamic stability , Experimental methods , Linkages , Stability , Steady state
Dynamic Stability Considerations in Elastic Closed Loop Linkage Systems
S. Nagarajan, D. A. Turcic
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 131–136. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916906
View articletitled, Dynamic Stability Considerations in Elastic Closed Loop Linkage Systems
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Topics: Dynamic stability , Linkages , Degrees of freedom , Theoretical methods
Effects of Geometric Parameters on Manipulator Dynamic Performance
G. J. Wiens, M. Y. Zarrugh, R. A. Scott
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 137–142. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916907
View articletitled, Effects of Geometric Parameters on Manipulator Dynamic Performance
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Topics: Center of mass , Eigenvalues , Inertia (Mechanics) , Manipulator dynamics , Manipulators , Tensors
Substitute-Wrists to Aid in the Placing of Tools on Robots With 3-R Spherical Wrists
M. Trabia, J. K. Davidson
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 143–152. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916908
View articletitled, Substitute-Wrists to Aid in the Placing of Tools on Robots With 3-R Spherical Wrists
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Topics: Robots , Rotation , Actuators , Design , End effectors
Complete Solution of the Nine-Point Path Synthesis Problem for Four-Bar Linkages
C. W. Wampler, A. P. Morgan, A. J. Sommese
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 153–159. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916909
View articletitled, Complete Solution of the Nine-Point Path Synthesis Problem for Four-Bar Linkages
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Topics: Linkages , Algorithms , Computers , Kinematics , Polynomials
Optimal Blank Nesting Using Simulated Annealing
P. Jain, P. Fenyes, R. Richter
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 160–165. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916910
View articletitled, Optimal Blank Nesting Using Simulated Annealing
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Topics: Blanks , Simulated annealing , Metal stamping , Optimization , Strips
Sizing Design Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Frequency Response of Vibrating Structures
Kyung K. Choi, Jae Hwan Lee
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 166–173. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916911
View articletitled, Sizing Design Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Frequency Response of Vibrating Structures
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Topics: Design sensitivity analysis , Frequency response , Design , Structural elements (Construction) , Displacement , Elasticity , Finite element analysis , Numerical analysis , Resonance , Shock absorbers
Automating Linear Tolerance Analysis Across Assemblies
N. P. Juster, P. M. Dew, A. de Pennington
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 174–179. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916912
View articletitled, Automating Linear Tolerance Analysis Across Assemblies
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Topics: Tolerance analysis , Manufacturing , Computer software , Dimensions , Errors
Canonical Impulse-Momentum Equations for Impact Analysis of Multibody Systems
H. M. Lankarani, P. E. Nikravesh
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 180–186. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916914
View articletitled, Canonical Impulse-Momentum Equations for Impact Analysis of Multibody Systems
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Topics: Impulse (Physics) , Momentum , Multibody systems , Equations of motion , Differential equations , Errors
Configuration Tree Solver: A Technology for Automated Design and Configuration
A. Kott, G. Agin, D. Fawcett
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 187–195. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916915
View articletitled, Configuration Tree Solver: A Technology for Automated Design and Configuration
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Topics: Design , Design engineering , Engines
A New Graph Representation for the Automatic Kinematic Analysis of Planetary Spur-Gear Trains
Cheng-Ho Hsu, Kin-Tak Lam
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 196–200. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916916
View articletitled, A New Graph Representation for the Automatic Kinematic Analysis of Planetary Spur-Gear Trains
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Topics: Kinematic analysis , Spur gears , Trains , Circuits , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Gears , Kinematics
Geometrical Criteria to Guarantee Curvature Continuity of Blend Surfaces
Joseph Pegna, Franz-Erich Wolter
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 201–210. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916918
View articletitled, Geometrical Criteria to Guarantee Curvature Continuity of Blend Surfaces
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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Design , Geometry , Hull , Linkages , Theorems (Mathematics)

Book Reviews

Theory of Gearing
F. L. Litvin, Author, Ali Seireg, Reviewer
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 212. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916919
View articletitled, <em>Theory of Gearing</em>
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Importance-Induced Customer Segmentation Using Explainable Machine Learning
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Multi-Split Configuration Design for Fluid-Based Thermal Management Systems
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