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September 1992
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Research Papers
Mechanical Analysis of an Annular Plate Transversely Loaded at an Arbitrary Point by a Concentrated Force
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 335–342.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926558
Topics:
Algebra
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Deflection
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Geometry
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Manipulators
,
Stress
Response of Composite Beams to an Internal Actuator Force
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 343–348.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926559
Topics:
Actuators
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Composite building materials
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Buckling
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Shape memory alloys
,
Composite materials
,
Design
,
Modeling
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Stress
,
Structures
Instantaneous Kinematics of Parallel-Chain Robotic Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 349–358.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926560
Topics:
Chain
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Kinematics
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Robotics
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Manipulators
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End effectors
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Degrees of freedom
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Grippers
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Linkages
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Robots
,
Screws
Automatic Selection of Mechanism Designs from a Three-Dimensional Design Map
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 359–367.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926561
Topics:
Design
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Linkages
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Symmetry (Physics)
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Shapes
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Computer-aided engineering
,
Dimensions
Characterization of Workspaces of Parallel Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 368–375.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926562
Topics:
Manipulators
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Chain
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Kinematics
,
Optimization
Determining General and Overclosing Constraints in Mechanism Mobility Using Structural Finite Element Joint Freedoms
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 376–383.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926563
Topics:
Finite element analysis
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Mechanical admittance
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Deformation
,
Torque
Effect of Finite Rotation on the Propagation of Elastic Waves in Constrained Mechanical Systems
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 384–393.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926564
Topics:
Elastic waves
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Rotation
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Waves
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Materials properties
,
Wave motion
,
Displacement
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Equations of motion
,
Impulse (Physics)
,
Momentum
The Constrained Least-Square Optimization of Spherical Four-Bar Path Generators
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 394–405.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926565
Topics:
Generators
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Optimization
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Linkages
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Algorithms
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Damping
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Errors
,
Nonlinear equations
Position Kinematics of the Generalized Lobster Arm and Its Series-Parallel Dual
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 406–413.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926566
Topics:
Kinematics
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Engines
,
Geometry
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Motors
,
Open kinematic chains
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Parallel mechanisms
,
Polynomials
Geometric Work of Manipulators and Path Planning Based on Minimum Energy Consumption
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 414–421.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926567
Topics:
Energy consumption
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Manipulators
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Path planning
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Geometry
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End effectors
,
Dynamic programming
,
Energy efficiency
,
Robots
Application of New Homotopy Continuation Techniques to Variable Geometry Trusses
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 422–427.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926568
Topics:
Geometry
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Trusses (Building)
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Chain
,
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
Kinematic Synthesis and Analysis of the Rack and Pinion Multi-Purpose Mechanism
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 428–432.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926569
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Pressure
,
Rocks
,
Rotation
The Inverse Kinematic Solution of the Tetrahedron Based Variable-Geometry Truss Manipulator
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 433–437.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926570
Topics:
Geometry
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Kinematics
,
Manipulators
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Trusses (Building)
,
Polynomials
Closed-Form Inverse Kinematic Analysis of Variable-Geometry Truss Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 438–443.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926571
Topics:
Geometry
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Kinematic analysis
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Manipulators
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Trusses (Building)
,
Kinematics
Forward Displacement Analyses of the 4-4 Stewart Platforms
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 444–450.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926572
Topics:
Displacement
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Polynomials
Tailoring Composite Materials Through Optimal Selection of Their Constituents
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 451–458.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926573
Topics:
Composite materials
,
Fibers
,
Resins
,
Design
,
Laminates
,
Optimization
,
Stress
A Convex Decomposition Using Convex Hulls and Local Cause of Its Non-Convergence
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 459–467.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926574
Topics:
Hull
A Convergent Convex Decomposition of Polyhedral Objects
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 468–476.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926575
Topics:
Hull
Maximum Intersection of Spherical Polygons and Workpiece Orientation for 4- and 5-Axis Machining
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 477–485.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926576
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Machinery
,
Machining
Modal Analysis of Multistage Gear Systems Coupled With Gearbox Vibrations
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 486–497.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926577
Topics:
Gears
,
Mechanical drives
,
Modal analysis
,
Vibration
,
Rotors
,
Bearings
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Finite element model
,
Steady state
Kinematical Optimization of Spiral Bevel Gears
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 498–506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926578
Topics:
Optimization
,
Spiral bevel gears
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Machinery
,
Errors
,
Kinematics
,
Manufacturing
,
Generators
,
Geometry
,
Optimization algorithms
,
Sensitivity analysis
Dynamic Analysis of Geared Rotors by Finite Elements
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 507–514.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926579
Topics:
Dynamic analysis
,
Finite element analysis
,
Rotors
,
Bearings
,
Damping
,
Gears
,
Excitation
,
Stiffness
,
Displacement
,
Errors
Working With Multiple Representations in a Concurrent Design System
J. Mech. Des. September 1992, 114(3): 515–524.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2926580
Topics:
Design
,
Concurrent engineering
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Geometry
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Manufacturing
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