Topics: Design , Robustness , Displacement , Failure , Nonlinear programming , Optimization , Probability , Quality control , Statistical distributions , Trusses (Building)

Results Obtained With a Method to Improve Engineering Problem Formulation

C. W. Ennis, Jr., S. W. Gyeszly

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 218–222. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916934

Abstract

View articletitled, Results Obtained With a Method to Improve Engineering Problem Formulation

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Engineering systems and industry applications

Design of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

C. Liang, C. A. Rogers

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 223–230. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916935

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Shape memory alloys , Constitutive equations , Thermomechanics , Capacitance , Computer simulation , Design methodology , Displacement , Springs

A New Unified Strength of Materials Solution for Stresses in Curved Beams and Rings

C. Bagci

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 231–237. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916936

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Unified Strength of Materials Solution for Stresses in Curved Beams and Rings

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Topics: Strength (Materials) , Stress , Elasticity , Errors , Cross section (Physics) , Deflection , Equilibrium (Physics)

Material Nonlinearity Effects in the Stress Analysis of Conical Disk Springs

G. Curti, F. A. Raffa

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 238–244. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916937

Abstract

View articletitled, Material Nonlinearity Effects in the Stress Analysis of Conical Disk Springs

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Topics: Disks , Springs , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Deflection , Elasticity , Finite element model

Branching Determination in Nondyadic Planar Multiloop Mechanisms

S. Krishnamurty, David A. Turcic

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 245–250. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916938

Abstract

View articletitled, Branching Determination in Nondyadic Planar Multiloop Mechanisms

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On the Integrability of Screw Spaces

S. W. Peterson

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 251–256. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916939

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Integrability of Screw Spaces

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Topics: Screws , Space , Manifolds , Chain , Equations of motion , Geometry

The Mobility Equation and the Solvability of Joint Forces/Torques in Dynamic Analysis

Shin-Min Song, Xiaochun Gao

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 257–262. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916940

Abstract

View articletitled, The Mobility Equation and the Solvability of Joint Forces/Torques in Dynamic Analysis

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Mechanical admittance , Actuators , Grippers , Machinery

A Complete Notation for Dual Velocity

I. S. Fischer

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 263–268. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916941

Abstract

View articletitled, A Complete Notation for Dual Velocity

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Topics: Ambiguity , Errors , Universal joints

Closed-Form Solutions to the Spherical Joint Attachment Problem

M. M. Stanisˇic´, K. C. Gupta

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 269–273. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916942

Abstract

View articletitled, Closed-Form Solutions to the Spherical Joint Attachment Problem

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Topics: Eigenvalues , Linkages , Surface fitting

Determination of First and Second Order Instant Screw Parameters from Landmark Trajectories

H. J. Sommer, III

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 274–282. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916943

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View articletitled, Determination of First and Second Order Instant Screw Parameters from Landmark Trajectories

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Topics: Screws , Algorithms , Geometry

Efficient Intersection of Surface Normals With Milling Tool Swept Volumes for Discrete Three-Axis NC Verification

J. H. Oliver

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 283–287. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916944

Abstract

View articletitled, Efficient Intersection of Surface Normals With Milling Tool Swept Volumes for Discrete Three-Axis NC Verification

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Topics: Milling , Algorithms , Robotics , Shapes , Solids

Computational Geometry on the Sphere With Application to Automated Machining

Lin-Lin Chen, T. C. Woo

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 288–295. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916945

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Geometry on the Sphere With Application to Automated Machining

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Topics: Algorithms , Computation , Computational geometry , Cutting tools , Degrees of freedom , Fixturing , Geometry , Hull , Machinery , Machining

Implicit Numerical Integration of Constrained Equations of Motion Via Generalized Coordinate Partitioning

E. J. Haug, Jeng Yen

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 296–304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916946

Abstract

View articletitled, Implicit Numerical Integration of Constrained Equations of Motion Via Generalized Coordinate Partitioning

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Topics: Equations of motion , Algorithms , Dynamic systems , Kinematics , Simulation

Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of Nonlinear Structural Systems With Critical Loads

Jong Sang Park, Kyung K. Choi

J. Mech. Des. June 1992, 114(2): 305–312. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916947

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View articletitled, Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of Nonlinear Structural Systems With Critical Loads

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Topics: Design sensitivity analysis , Optimization , Stress , Design , Shape design , Eigenvalues , Equilibrium (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Membranes , Numerical analysis