Volume 115 Issue 3 | J. Mech. Des. | ASME Digital Collection

Topics: Design , Stress , Computation , Lubrication , Elastohydrodynamic lubrication , Lubricants , Machine components , Machining , Surface roughness , Vehicles

On Optimum Truss Layout by a Homogenization Method

A. R. Di´az, B. Belding

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 367–373. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919200

Abstract

View articletitled, On Optimum Truss Layout by a Homogenization Method

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Topics: Trusses (Building) , Optimization , Elasticity , Topology

Remarks on Sufficiency of Constraint-Bound Solutions in Optimal Design

P. Y. Papalambros

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 374–379. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919201

Abstract

View articletitled, Remarks on Sufficiency of Constraint-Bound Solutions in Optimal Design

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Topics: Design , Nonlinear programming , Tradeoffs

Optimal Design of Resonance Suppression Helical Springs

Yuyi Lin, P. H. Hodges, A. P. Pisano

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 380–384. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919202

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Design of Resonance Suppression Helical Springs

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Topics: Design , Resonance , Springs , Wire , Dynamic models , Valves , Automotive engines , Computers , Engines , Fatigue

Probabilistic Optimal Design Using Successive Surrogate Probability Density Functions

R. J. Eggert, R. W. Mayne

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 385–391. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919203

Abstract

View articletitled, Probabilistic Optimal Design Using Successive Surrogate Probability Density Functions

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Topics: Density , Design , Probability , Optimization , Failure , Quadratic programming , Robustness , Simulation , Simulation results

Dimensional Tolerance Allocation of Stochastic Dynamic Mechanical Systems Through Performance and Sensitivity Analysis

S. J. Lee, B. J. Gilmore, M. M. Ogot

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 392–402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919204

Abstract

View articletitled, Dimensional Tolerance Allocation of Stochastic Dynamic Mechanical Systems Through Performance and Sensitivity Analysis

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Topics: Sensitivity analysis , Design , Equations of motion , Errors , Systems analysis , Uncertainty

Dynamics of Initially Curved Plates in the Analysis of Spatial Flexible Mechanical Systems

D. C. Chen, A. A. Shabana

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 403–411. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919205

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamics of Initially Curved Plates in the Analysis of Spatial Flexible Mechanical Systems

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Plates (structures) , Centrifugal force , Rotation , Coriolis force , Deformation , Dynamic response , Errors , Flat plates , Multibody systems

Multi-Body Impact Motion with Friction—Analysis, Simulation, and Experimental Validation

Inhwan Han, B. J. Gilmore

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 412–422. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919206

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View articletitled, Multi-Body Impact Motion with Friction—Analysis, Simulation, and Experimental Validation

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Topics: Friction , Simulation , Computers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Contact mechanics , Video cameras

The Incorporation of Arc Boundaries and Stick/Slip Friction in a Rule-Based Simulation Algorithm for Dynamic Mechanical Systems with Changing Topologies

Inhwan Han, B. J. Gilmore, M. M. Ogot

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 423–434. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919207

Abstract

View articletitled, The Incorporation of Arc Boundaries and Stick/Slip Friction in a Rule-Based Simulation Algorithm for Dynamic Mechanical Systems with Changing Topologies

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Topics: Algorithms , Friction , Simulation , Stick-slip , Kinematics , Design , Equations of motion , Simulation results , Testing

Automated Hybrid Analysis of Surface Mounted Electronic Assemblies

T.-L. Wong, J. Wang, K. K. Stevens

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 435–440. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919208

Abstract

View articletitled, Automated Hybrid Analysis of Surface Mounted Electronic Assemblies

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Topics: Deformation , Engineering simulation , Experimental analysis , Finite element methods , Optimization , Printed circuit boards , Simulation , Stress

Cam Motion Synthesis Using Cubic Splines

K. Yoon, S. S. Rao

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 441–446. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919209

Abstract

View articletitled, Cam Motion Synthesis Using Cubic Splines

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Topics: Splines , Disks , Displacement , Potential energy

A Symmetrical Coordinate Frame on the Hexagonal Grid for Computer Graphics and Vision

I. Her

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 447–449. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919210

Abstract

View articletitled, A Symmetrical Coordinate Frame on the Hexagonal Grid for Computer Graphics and Vision

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Topics: Computers , Symmetry (Physics)

Automatic Planning of Smooth Trajectories for Pick-and-Place Operations

C. M. Gosselin, A. Hadj-Messaoud

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 450–456. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919211

Abstract

View articletitled, Automatic Planning of Smooth Trajectories for Pick-and-Place Operations

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Topics: Actuators , Algorithms , Currents , Kinematics , Manipulators , Polynomials , Trajectories (Physics)

Determination of Allowable Manipulator Link Shapes; and Task, Installation, and Obstacle Spaces Using the Monte Carlo Method

Q. Tu, J. Rastegar

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 457–461. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919212

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View articletitled, Determination of Allowable Manipulator Link Shapes; and Task, Installation, and Obstacle Spaces Using the Monte Carlo Method

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Topics: Manipulators , Monte Carlo methods , Shapes , Space , Computers , Shape design

Development of Kinematic/Kinetic Performance Tools in Synthesis of Multi-DOF Mechanisms

Ming-Yih Lee, A. G. Erdman, Y. Gutman

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 462–471. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919213

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View articletitled, Development of Kinematic/Kinetic Performance Tools in Synthesis of Multi-DOF Mechanisms

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Topics: Kinematics , Design , Performance characterization , Eigenvalues , Jacobian matrices , Computer-aided design , Conceptual design , Engineering design , Manipulators , Mechanical admittance

Study of Dominant Performance Characteristics in Robot Transmissions

H. Schempf, D. R. Yoerger

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 472–482. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919214

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View articletitled, Study of Dominant Performance Characteristics in Robot Transmissions

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Topics: Cables , Control equipment , Coulombs , Disks , Errors , Force control , Friction , Gears , Inertia (Mechanics) , Manipulators

The Generating Space for Parabolic Motion Error Spiral Bevel Gears Cut by the Gleason Method

C. J. Gosselin, L. Cloutier

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 483–489. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919215

Abstract

View articletitled, The Generating Space for Parabolic Motion Error Spiral Bevel Gears Cut by the Gleason Method

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Topics: Errors , Spiral bevel gears , Machinery , Gears , Stress , Deflection , Deformation , Vibration , Computer-aided design , Gear teeth

Geometric Design and Machining of Variable Pitch Lead Screws with Cylindrical Meshing Elements

Hong-Sen Yan, Jen-Yu Liu

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 490–495. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919216

Abstract

View articletitled, Geometric Design and Machining of Variable Pitch Lead Screws with Cylindrical Meshing Elements

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Topics: Design , Machining , Screws , Geometry , Manufacturing , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Looms , Machine tools , Machining centers

Load Distribution in Double Enveloping Worm Gears

V. Simon

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 496–501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919217

Abstract

View articletitled, Load Distribution in Double Enveloping Worm Gears

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Topics: Stress , Worm gears , Deformation , Gear teeth , Thread , Approximation , Computer software , Deflection , Design , Die cutting

Inverse Kinematics of the General 6R Manipulator and Related Linkages

M. Raghavan, B. Roth

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 502–508. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919218

Abstract

View articletitled, Inverse Kinematics of the General 6R Manipulator and Related Linkages

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Topics: Kinematics , Linkages , Manipulators , Polynomials , Chain

Complex Robotic Inverse Kinematic Solutions

E. D. Pohl, H. Lipkin

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 509–514. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919219

Abstract

View articletitled, Complex Robotic Inverse Kinematic Solutions

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Topics: Kinematics , Robotics , Manipulators , End effectors , Errors , Robots

Closed-Form Direct Position Analysis of a 5–5 Parallel Mechanism

C. Innocenti, V. Parenti-Castelli

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 515–521. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919220

Abstract

View articletitled, Closed-Form Direct Position Analysis of a 5–5 Parallel Mechanism

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Topics: Parallel mechanisms , Displacement , Actuators , Polynomials

Movable Spatial 6R Mechanisms With Three Adjacent Parallel Axes

Chung-Ching Lee, Hong-Sen Yan

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 522–529. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919221

Abstract

View articletitled, Movable Spatial 6R Mechanisms With Three Adjacent Parallel Axes

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Topics: Algebra , Linkages , Mechanical admittance , Optimization

A Null-Space Solution of the Inverse Kinematics of Redundant Manipulators Based on a Decomposition of Screws

R. P. Podhorodeski, A. A. Goldenberg, R. G. Fenton

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 530–539. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919222

Abstract

View articletitled, A Null-Space Solution of the Inverse Kinematics of Redundant Manipulators Based on a Decomposition of Screws

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Topics: Kinematics , Redundant manipulators , Screws , Manipulators , Chain

On the Special Bases of Two- and Three-Screw Systems

M. J. Tsai, H. W. Lee

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 540–546. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919223

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Special Bases of Two- and Three-Screw Systems

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Topics: Screws , Linear algebra

A Parameterization of the Central Axis Congruence Associated with Four Positions of a Rigid Body in Space

J. M. McCarthy

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 547–551. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919224

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View articletitled, A Parameterization of the Central Axis Congruence Associated with Four Positions of a Rigid Body in Space

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Topics: Computers , Design , Kinematics , Linkages , Screws

A Unified Theory for Finite, Infinitesimal, and Hybrid Kinematic Synthesis

P. A. James, B. Roth

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 552–559. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919225

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View articletitled, A Unified Theory for Finite, Infinitesimal, and Hybrid Kinematic Synthesis

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Topics: Kinematics , Unified field theories , Numerical analysis

Finitely and Multiply Separated Synthesis of Link and Geared Mechanisms Using Symbolic Computing

A. K. Dhingra, N. K. Mani

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 560–567. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919226

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View articletitled, Finitely and Multiply Separated Synthesis of Link and Geared Mechanisms Using Symbolic Computing

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Topics: Algebra , Chain , Computer software , Computer-aided engineering , Computers , Design , Design methodology , Fracture (Materials)

Elastic Potential Synthesis—A Generalized Procedure for Dynamic Synthesis of Machine and Mechanism Systems

S. Idlani, D. A. Streit, B. J. Gilmore

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 568–575. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919227

Abstract

View articletitled, Elastic Potential Synthesis—A Generalized Procedure for Dynamic Synthesis of Machine and Mechanism Systems

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Topics: Actuators , Compression , Deflection , Design methodology , Machine dynamics , Machinery , Potential energy , Springs , Tension , Torque

Structure of Robot Compliance

T. Patterson, H. Lipkin

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 576–580. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919228

Abstract

View articletitled, Structure of Robot Compliance

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Topics: Robots , Screws , Eigenvalues

A Classification of Robot Compliance

T. Patterson, H. Lipkin

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 581–584. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919229

Abstract

View articletitled, A Classification of Robot Compliance

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Topics: Eigenvalues , Robots

A Generalized Stiffness Matrix Method for Force Distribution of Robotic Systems with Indeterminancy

Xiaochun Gao, Shin-Min Song, Chun Qi Zheng

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 585–591. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919230

Abstract

View articletitled, A Generalized Stiffness Matrix Method for Force Distribution of Robotic Systems with Indeterminancy

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Topics: Robotics , Stiffness , Actuators , Chain , Deformation , Geometry , Grippers , Machinery

Dynamical Resolution of Redundancy for Robot Manipulators

A. Ghosal, S. Desa

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 592–598. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919231

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamical Resolution of Redundancy for Robot Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Redundancy (Engineering) , Resolution (Optics) , End effectors , Actuators , Trajectories (Physics)

Motions With Minimal Joint Torques for Redundant Manipulators

Lee Heow Pueh

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 599–603. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919232

Abstract

View articletitled, Motions With Minimal Joint Torques for Redundant Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Optimization , Redundancy (Engineering) , Redundant manipulators , Resolution (Optics)

Equilibrators for Planar Linkages

D. A. Streit, E. Shin

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 604–611. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919233

Abstract

View articletitled, Equilibrators for Planar Linkages

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Topics: Linkages , Design , Springs , Kinematics , Degrees of freedom , Kinematic chains

Analytical Dynamic Response of Elastic Cam-Follower Systems with Distributed Parameter Return Spring

Y. Samim U¨nlu¨soy, S. Turgut Tu¨mer

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 612–620. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919234

Abstract

View articletitled, Analytical Dynamic Response of Elastic Cam-Follower Systems with Distributed Parameter Return Spring

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Topics: Dynamic response , Springs , Distributed parameter models , Approximation , Degrees of freedom , Fourier series , Linear systems , Poles (Building) , Trains

Application of Rational B-Splines to the Synthesis of Cam-Follower Motion Programs

D. M. Tsay, C. O. Huey, Jr.

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 621–626. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919235

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Rational B-Splines to the Synthesis of Cam-Follower Motion Programs

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Topics: B-splines , Splines

The Degree Code—A New Mechanism Identifier

C. S. Tang, Tyng Liu

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 627–630. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919236

Abstract

View articletitled, The Degree Code—A New Mechanism Identifier

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Topics: Algorithms , Storage , Topology

Automatic Analysis of Kinematic Structure of Planetary Gear Trains

Cheng-Ho Hsu, Kin-Tak Lam

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 631–638. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919237

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View articletitled, Automatic Analysis of Kinematic Structure of Planetary Gear Trains

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Topics: Kinematics , Planetary gears , Trains , Displacement , Rotation , Algorithms , Computer software , Degrees of freedom

A Systematic Approach to Power-Flow and Static-Force Analysis in Epicyclic Spur-Gear Trains

E. Pennestri`, F. Freudenstein

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 639–644. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919238

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View articletitled, A Systematic Approach to Power-Flow and Static-Force Analysis in Epicyclic Spur-Gear Trains

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Spur gears , Trains , Algorithms , Design , Gear trains , Kinematic analysis , Mechanical drives

The Mechanical Efficiency of Epicyclic Gear Trains

E. Pennestri`, F. Freudenstein

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 645–651. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919239

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View articletitled, The Mechanical Efficiency of Epicyclic Gear Trains

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Topics: Mechanical efficiency , Planetary gears , Trains , Mechanical drives , Algorithms , Computer software , Design , Kinematics , Spur gears

Type Synthesis of Vehicle Planar Suspension Mechanism Using Graph Theory

T. S. Liu, C. C. Chou

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 652–657. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919240

Abstract

View articletitled, Type Synthesis of Vehicle Planar Suspension Mechanism Using Graph Theory

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Topics: Vehicles , Flow (Dynamics) , Damping , Databases , Design , Energy dissipation , Expert systems , Kinematic chains , Kinematics , Maintenance

An Elastodynamic Analysis and Control of Flexible Linkages Using Piezoceramic Sensors and Actuators

C. Y. Liao, C. K. Sung

J. Mech. Des. September 1993, 115(3): 658–665. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919241

Abstract

View articletitled, An Elastodynamic Analysis and Control of Flexible Linkages Using Piezoceramic Sensors and Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Linkages , Piezoelectric ceramics , Sensors , Boundary-value problems , Dynamic response , Finite element analysis , Piezoelectric materials , Smart materials , Variational principles