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Volume 13: New Developments in Simulation Methods and Software for Engineering Applications; Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis and Reliability Methods; Transportation Systems

New Developments in Simulation Methods and Software for Engineering Applications

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Kriging Modeling for Engine Mount Optimization in Motorcycles

Sudhir Kaul, Anoop K. Dhingra

IMECE 2009; 1-12https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10108

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View Articletitled, Kriging Modeling for Engine Mount Optimization in Motorcycles

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Topics: Engines , Modeling , Motorcycles , Optimization , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Experimental design , Simulation , Splines , Stiffness

ANN for Tribological Applications

Nasir Tanzim, Salih Nbhan, Tze Hui Liew, Chee Wen Chin, B. F. Yousif

IMECE 2009; 13-16https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10161

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View Articletitled, ANN for Tribological Applications

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Friction , Tribology

On the Construction and Use of Surrogate Models for the Dynamic Analysis of Multibody Systems

H. Ansari Ardeh, M. Tupy, D. Negrut

IMECE 2009; 17-26https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10277

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View Articletitled, On the Construction and Use of Surrogate Models for the Dynamic Analysis of Multibody Systems

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Construction , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic response , Excitation , Multibody systems , Simulation , Tires , Vehicles

An Algorithm for Reducing the Size of Finite Element Closed-Form Source Code Files

Sara McCaslin, Kent Lawrence

IMECE 2009; 27-33https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10391

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View Articletitled, An Algorithm for Reducing the Size of Finite Element Closed-Form Source Code Files

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Topics: Algorithms , Finite element analysis

Mathematical Models for Human Pilot Maneuvers in Aircraft Flight Simulation

Yan Zhang, Seamus McGovern

IMECE 2009; 35-39https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10503

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View Articletitled, Mathematical Models for Human Pilot Maneuvers in Aircraft Flight Simulation

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Topics: Aircraft , Flight , Simulation , Electromagnetic weapons , Automatic control , Control equipment , Human factors , Instrumentation

Exploration of a Potential-Flow-Based Compact Model of Air-Flow Transport in Data Centers

Michael M. Toulouse, Guislain Doljac, Van P. Carey, Cullen Bash

IMECE 2009; 41-50https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10806

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View Articletitled, Exploration of a Potential-Flow-Based Compact Model of Air-Flow Transport in Data Centers

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Topics: Air flow , Data centers , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Temperature , Computational fluid dynamics , Modeling , Approximation , Buoyancy , Computation

A New Lattice Boltzmann Model for Phase Transition Process

Longjian Li, Jianbang Zeng, Quan Liao, Wenzhi Cui

IMECE 2009; 51-57https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10961

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View Articletitled, A New Lattice Boltzmann Model for Phase Transition Process

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Topics: Lattice Boltzmann methods , Phase transitions , Water , Equations of state , Simulation , Simulation results , Construction , Density , Engineering systems and industry applications , Fluids

Modeling the Effect of Fluid-Structure Interaction on the Impact Dynamics of Pressurized Tank Cars

Hailing Yu, Yim H. Tang, Jeffrey E. Gordon, David Y. Jeong

IMECE 2009; 59-69https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11926

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View Articletitled, Modeling the Effect of Fluid-Structure Interaction on the Impact Dynamics of Pressurized Tank Cars

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fluid structure interaction , Modeling , Railway tank cars , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Deformation , Shells , Equations of state , Finite element analysis

Fatigue Analysis of Antiroll Bar for Periodic and Random Inputs Using Various Theories and Introducing a New Method

Mohammad Azadi, Farshad Zahedi

IMECE 2009; 71-76https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12205

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Analysis of Antiroll Bar for Periodic and Random Inputs Using Various Theories and Introducing a New Method

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Fatigue life , Finite element methods , Approximation

Hybrid Method of Engineering Analysis: Combining Meshfree Method With Distance Fields and Collocation Technique

Igor Tsukanov, Sudhir R. Posireddy

IMECE 2009; 77-84https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12881

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Method of Engineering Analysis: Combining Meshfree Method With Distance Fields and Collocation Technique

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Topics: Meshfree methods , Boundary-value problems , Geometry , Algebra , Cycles , Design , Finite element analysis , Mesh generation , Modeling , Visualization

An Unstructured Finite Volume Method for Incompressible Flows With Complex Immersed Boundaries

Lin Sun, Sanjay R. Mathur, Jayathi Y. Murthy

IMECE 2009; 85-96https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12917

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View Articletitled, An Unstructured Finite Volume Method for Incompressible Flows With Complex Immersed Boundaries

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Topics: Finite volume methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Algorithms , Cylinders , Flux (Metallurgy) , Laminar flow , Microcantilevers , Numerical analysis , Simulation results

A Combined Approximation Based MATLAB Code for Dynamic Re-Analysis of Aerospace Structures

Hesham A. Afifi, Efstratios Nikolaidis, Emily K. Afifi, Sathya N. Gangadharan

IMECE 2009; 97-104https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12922

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View Articletitled, A Combined Approximation Based MATLAB Code for Dynamic Re-Analysis of Aerospace Structures

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Approximation , Matlab , Design , Stiffness , Aircraft , Degrees of freedom , Excitation , Geometry , Materials properties

Research and Application of Virtual Reality and Simulation Techniques Corporately to Tower Crane

Xian-yi Meng

IMECE 2009; 105-108https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13132

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View Articletitled, Research and Application of Virtual Reality and Simulation Techniques Corporately to Tower Crane

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Topics: Safety , Simulation , Tower cranes , Virtual reality

Integrated Approach for Life Prediction of Complex Thermal Systems

O. M. Al-Habahbeh, D. K. Aidun, P. Marzocca, H. Lee

IMECE 2009; 109-120https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13343

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View Articletitled, Integrated Approach for Life Prediction of Complex Thermal Systems

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fatigue life , Finite element methods , Heat transfer , Simulation , Thermal systems

Multi-Scale, Multi-Physics, and Multi-Processor Computations

Prediction Method of Thrombus Formation Process in Separation and Reattachment Blood Flow Using Lattice Boltzmann Method

Masaaki Tamagawa

IMECE 2009; 121-123https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10718

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View Articletitled, Prediction Method of Thrombus Formation Process in Separation and Reattachment Blood Flow Using Lattice Boltzmann Method

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Topics: Blood flow , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Separation (Technology) , Thrombosis , Flow (Dynamics) , Computational fluid dynamics , Shear flow , Blood , Pipes , Pumps

Implementation of a Semi-Implicit Pressure-Based Multigrid Fluid Flow Algorithm on a Graphics Processing Unit

Aaron F. Shinn, S. P. Vanka

IMECE 2009; 125-133https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11587

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View Articletitled, Implementation of a Semi-Implicit Pressure-Based Multigrid Fluid Flow Algorithm on a Graphics Processing Unit

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Topics: Algorithms , Fluid dynamics , Graphics processing units , Pressure , Approximation , Cavities , FORTRAN , Navier-Stokes equations , Nonlinear equations

Symposium on Computational Nanoscience

Revisiting Boundary Scattering in Thermal Transport at the Nanometer Scale

Sanjiv Sinha

IMECE 2009; 135-140https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13281

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View Articletitled, Revisiting Boundary Scattering in Thermal Transport at the Nanometer Scale

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Topics: Electromagnetic scattering , Nanoscale phenomena , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Energy conversion , Modeling , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Nanostructures , Phonons , Semiconductor devices

Nanoscale Heat Transfer and Phase Transformation Surrounding Intensely Heated Nanoparticles

Pawel Keblinski, Samy Merabia, Jean-Louis Barrat, Sergei Shenogin, David G. Cahil

IMECE 2009; 141-145https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13282

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View Articletitled, Nanoscale Heat Transfer and Phase Transformation Surrounding Intensely Heated Nanoparticles

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Topics: Nanoparticles , Nanoscale heat transfer , Phase transitions , Fluids , Heat , Heat flux , Heat transfer , Temperature , Boiling , Critical heat flux

A Numerical Method for Coupling Nano-Scale Molecular Binding With Mesoscale Cellular Deformation

Vijay K. Gupta, Charles D. Eggleton

IMECE 2009; 147-155https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13296

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View Articletitled, A Numerical Method for Coupling Nano-Scale Molecular Binding With Mesoscale Cellular Deformation

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Topics: Deformation , Nanoscale phenomena , Numerical analysis , Adhesion , Fluid-dynamic forces , Membranes , Adhesives , Atherosclerosis , Cancer , Computer simulation

Symposium on Numerical Methods in Vibration and Acoustics

Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method for 3-D Full- and Half-Space Acoustic Wave Problems

Yijun Liu, Milind Bapat

IMECE 2009; 157-161https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10165

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View Articletitled, Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method for 3-D Full- and Half-Space Acoustic Wave Problems

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Topics: Acoustics , Boundary element methods , Waves , Modeling , Algorithms , Dynamic light scattering

Periodic Solutions for Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Nonlinear Dynamical System Solved by the Extended Homotopy Analysis Method

Youhua Qian, Wei Zhang, Shuping Chen

IMECE 2009; 163-168https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10289

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View Articletitled, Periodic Solutions for Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Nonlinear Dynamical System Solved by the Extended Homotopy Analysis Method

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Topics: Nonlinear dynamical systems , Dynamic systems , Excitation , Nonlinear systems

Application of the Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method to Analysis of Sound Fields in Absorbing Materials

Xiaobing Cui, Zhenlin Ji

IMECE 2009; 169-176https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10698

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View Articletitled, Application of the Fast Multipole Boundary Element Method to Analysis of Sound Fields in Absorbing Materials

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Topics: Boundary element methods

Numerical Calculation on Vortex-Induced Vibration of the Circular Cylinder Using Low Reynolds Model in Hybrid Method

Xingwei Zhang, Chaoying Zhou

IMECE 2009; 177-183https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11051

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View Articletitled, Numerical Calculation on Vortex-Induced Vibration of the Circular Cylinder Using Low Reynolds Model in Hybrid Method

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Vortex-induced vibration , Flow (Dynamics) , Cylinders , Computation , Finite volume methods , Fluids , Navier-Stokes equations , Turbulence , Fluid dynamics

On the Use of Meshless Methods in Acoustic Simulations

Philipp Hahn, Dan Negrut

IMECE 2009; 185-199https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11351

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View Articletitled, On the Use of Meshless Methods in Acoustic Simulations

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Topics: Acoustics , Simulation , Boundary element methods , Finite element methods , Hydrodynamics , Modeling , Particulate matter

Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis and Reliability Methods

Product and Process Safety

Analysis and Testing of Freezing Phenomena in Plastic Piping Systems

Dale B. Edwards, Kenneth M. Smith, Jr., Donald E. Duvall, Joseph F. Grzetic

IMECE 2009; 201-206https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10071

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View Articletitled, Analysis and Testing of Freezing Phenomena in Plastic Piping Systems

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Topics: Freezing , Plastic pipes , Testing , Pipes , Failure , Damage , Pressure , Water supply , Creep , Fire sprinklers

Seven Modules Risk Assessment System of Urban Gas Pipeline Network

Qiuju You, Wei Zhu, Yongsheng Men

IMECE 2009; 207-212https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10427

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View Articletitled, Seven Modules Risk Assessment System of Urban Gas Pipeline Network

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Topics: Cities , Pipelines , Risk assessment , Hazards , Natural gas , Risk , Safety , Visualization

Prevention Through Design: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

John S. Morse, Stephen A. Batzer

IMECE 2009; 213-221https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12148

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View Articletitled, Prevention Through Design: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

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Topics: Design , Safety , Engineering standards , Engineers , Hazards , Ethics , Occupational safety and health , Wounds , Construction , Failure mechanisms

Comparing the Predictive Ability of T-Method and Cobb-Douglas Production Function for Warranty Data

Protyusha DasNeogi, Elizabeth Cudney, Akim Adekpedjou, Rodney Kestle

IMECE 2009; 223-228https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12668

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View Articletitled, Comparing the Predictive Ability of T-Method and Cobb-Douglas Production Function for Warranty Data

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Topics: Data mining , Economics , Product quality , Reliability , Signal to noise ratio , Signals

Application of Business Rules in Design Processes to Tackle Uncertainty in Product Development

Daniel Spieß, Reiner Anderl

IMECE 2009; 229-237https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12799

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View Articletitled, Application of Business Rules in Design Processes to Tackle Uncertainty in Product Development

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Topics: Engineering design processes , Product development , Uncertainty , Project management , Workflow , Engineering disciplines , Safety

Reliability Methods and Applications

Optimization of Jacket Type Offshore-Tower Under Uncertainties

V. Togan, H. Karadeniz, A. T. Daloglu

IMECE 2009; 239-245https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10584

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Jacket Type Offshore-Tower Under Uncertainties

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Optimization , Uncertainty , Design , Reliability , Stress , Buckling , Event history analysis , Materials properties , Reliability-based optimization

Research on Reliability Design Theory and Methods of CNC System

Taiyong Wang, Qingjian Liu, Yunfeng Wang, Jianhai Yue, Dafeng Jin

IMECE 2009; 247-253https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10592

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View Articletitled, Research on Reliability Design Theory and Methods of CNC System

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Topics: Computer numerical control machine tools , Design theory , Reliability , Design , Computers , Evaluation methods , Mathematics

Seismic Reliability Analysis of Structural Systems

Paata Rekvava

IMECE 2009; 255-261https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10686

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View Articletitled, Seismic Reliability Analysis of Structural Systems

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Topics: Design , Earthquake resistant design , Earthquake risk , Event history analysis , Excitation , Hazards , Reliability , Seismic analysis , Simulation , Soil

Stochastic Response Surface Method Based on Weighted Regression and Its Application to Fatigue Reliability Analysis of Crankshaft

Yi Fei Sun, Hao Bo Qiu, Liang Gao, Ke Lin, Xue Zheng Chu

IMECE 2009; 263-268https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11095

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View Articletitled, Stochastic Response Surface Method Based on Weighted Regression and Its Application to Fatigue Reliability Analysis of Crankshaft

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Topics: Event history analysis , Fatigue , Response surface methodology , Failure , Probability

Optimization of Component Reliability Allocation in a Complex Repairable System Using a System Total Reliability Risk Metric

Ward O. Baun, III

IMECE 2009; 269-276https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12826

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View Articletitled, Optimization of Component Reliability Allocation in a Complex Repairable System Using a System Total Reliability Risk Metric

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Topics: Optimization , Reliability , Risk , Failure , Algorithms , Maintenance , Probability , Product reliability , Complex systems , Cycles

Experimental Assessment of Fatigue Reliability for High-Pressure Plunger Pumps

Francesco W. Panella, Giulio Reina

IMECE 2009; 277-282https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13191

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View Articletitled, Experimental Assessment of Fatigue Reliability for High-Pressure Plunger Pumps

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Topics: Fatigue , High pressure (Physics) , Pumps , Reliability , Common rail fuel injectors , Diesel , Engineering simulation , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Friction

Integrated Physics-Based Approach for the Reliability Prediction of Thermal Systems

O. M. Al-Habahbeh, D. K. Aidun, P. Marzocca, H. Lee

IMECE 2009; 283-295https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13342

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View Articletitled, Integrated Physics-Based Approach for the Reliability Prediction of Thermal Systems

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Fatigue life , Finite element methods , Physics , Reliability , Simulation , Thermal systems

Risk Analysis

Rear Seated Child Injury Risk Experimental Measures Related to Vehicle Front Seat Performance in Rear Impacts

Kenneth J. Saczalski, Mark C. Pozzi, Joseph Lawson Burton

IMECE 2009; 297-312https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10390

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View Articletitled, Rear Seated Child Injury Risk Experimental Measures Related to Vehicle Front Seat Performance in Rear Impacts

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Topics: Risk , Vehicles , Wounds , Accidents , Belts , Risk assessment

Probabilistic Approach to Conditional Probability of Release of Hazardous Materials From Railroad Tank Cars During Accidents

D. Y. Jeong

IMECE 2009; 313-322https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10872

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Approach to Conditional Probability of Release of Hazardous Materials From Railroad Tank Cars During Accidents

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Topics: Accidents , Hazardous substances , Probability , Railway tank cars , Collisions (Physics) , Sensitivity analysis , Monte Carlo methods , Physics , Reverse engineering , Statistical distributions

A Modern Approach to Bayesian Inference for Risk and Reliability Analysis

Curtis L. Smith, Dana L. Kelly, Kurt G. Vedros

IMECE 2009; 323-329https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11831

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View Articletitled, A Modern Approach to Bayesian Inference for Risk and Reliability Analysis

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Topics: Event history analysis , Risk , Reliability , Algorithms , Blocks (Building materials) , Chain , Risk analysis , Risk assessment

Cost and Schedule Estimate: Risk Analysis for Transportation Infrastructures

Ovidiu S. Cretu

IMECE 2009; 331-340https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12804

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View Articletitled, Cost and Schedule Estimate: Risk Analysis for Transportation Infrastructures

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Topics: Risk analysis , Transportation systems , Risk , Computer software , Construction , Modeling , Performance , Uncertainty

The Application of the Bayesian Networks in the Human Reliability Analysis

Marcelo R. Martins, Marcos C. Maturana

IMECE 2009; 341-348https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13308

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View Articletitled, The Application of the Bayesian Networks in the Human Reliability Analysis

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Human reliability analysis , Tankers , Accidents , Human factors , Risk , Risk management

Safety Engineering

Water Sport Tow Ropes

Ralph L. Barnett, Adam A. E. Ziemba

IMECE 2009; 349-357https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10051

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View Articletitled, Water Sport Tow Ropes

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Topics: Ropes , Sports , Water , Geometry , Mechanical properties , Resilience , Safety , Springs , Stiffness , Testing

Slipping on Concrete: A Case Study

Ralph L. Barnett, Adam A. E. Ziemba, Theodore Liber

IMECE 2009; 359-371https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10052

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View Articletitled, Slipping on Concrete: A Case Study

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Topics: Concretes , Forensic sciences , Friction , Safety , Stairs

Automotive Lifts: Unrestrained vs. Restrained Swing Arms

Ralph L. Barnett, John B. Glauber

IMECE 2009; 373-387https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10053

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View Articletitled, Automotive Lifts: Unrestrained vs. Restrained Swing Arms

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Topics: Accidents , Automobiles , Automotive lifts , Chords (Trusses) , Cranes , Design , Forklifts , Hoists , Jacks (Lifting equipment) , Maintenance

Safety Analysis and Child Testing of Residential Windows

Dennis B. Brickman, Joseph F. Grzetic

IMECE 2009; 389-395https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10127

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View Articletitled, Safety Analysis and Child Testing of Residential Windows

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Topics: Safety , Testing , Accidents , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Failure mechanisms

Riding Mower Injury Prevention (An Alternative Design for No-Mow-In-Reverse)

Christopher W. Ferrone, Julie A. Przybyla, Matthew T. Orseske

IMECE 2009; 397-408https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10521

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View Articletitled, Riding Mower Injury Prevention (An Alternative Design for No-Mow-In-Reverse)

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Topics: Design , Wounds , Blades , Cutting , Human factors , Safety

Fire: Cause and Origin of Heavy Vehicles (Mechanical and Forensic Methods)

Christopher W. Ferrone

IMECE 2009; 409-424https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10522

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View Articletitled, Fire: Cause and Origin of Heavy Vehicles (Mechanical and Forensic Methods)

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Topics: Fire , Forensic sciences , Vehicles , Machinery , Accidents , Construction , Maintenance , Mechanical engineering

Stepladder Spreader Bar Structural Integrity and the Impact on Accidents

Michael P. Van Bree, Erick H. Knox, Kenneth M. Smith, Jr., Joseph T. Eganhouse

IMECE 2009; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11487

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View Articletitled, Stepladder Spreader Bar Structural Integrity and the Impact on Accidents

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Topics: Accidents , Damage , Stress , Safety , Aluminum , Deformation , Design , Glass reinforced plastics , Hinges , Rails

Structural Stepladder Failure: Analysis of Root Cause

Erick H. Knox, Michael P. Van Bree, Matthew T. Kenner, John A. Wilkinson

IMECE 2009; 433-441https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11551

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View Articletitled, Structural Stepladder Failure: Analysis of Root Cause

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Topics: Aluminum , Analytical methods , Computer simulation , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Failure analysis , Glass reinforced plastics , Rails , Safety , Stability

Pendulum Animal Impact Testing

Stephen Forrest, John Paul Sodusta, Brian Herbst, Steven E. Meyer

IMECE 2009; 443-450https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13057

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View Articletitled, Pendulum Animal Impact Testing

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Topics: Impact testing , Pendulums , Roofs , Accidents , Vehicles , Deformation , Risk , Structural design , Wounds

Transportation Systems

Crashworthiness in Transportation Systems

Modeling the Impact Response of HDPE Fuel Tank Material

Xinran Xiao, Vinayshankar Virupaksha

IMECE 2009; 451-457https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10150

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View Articletitled, Modeling the Impact Response of HDPE Fuel Tank Material

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Topics: Crashworthiness , Fuel storage , Modeling

A Study of Mesh-Independent Spot Weld Modeling for Impact Simulation of Automotive Components

Srinivasan Vimalanathan, Lonny Thompson

IMECE 2009; 459-474https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10821

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View Articletitled, A Study of Mesh-Independent Spot Weld Modeling for Impact Simulation of Automotive Components

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Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Welded joints , Displacement , Absorption , Automobiles , Dynamic analysis , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Finite element analysis

Chest Deflection vs. Chest Acceleration as Injury Indicator in Front Impact Simulations Using Full Human Body Finite Element Model

Raed E. El-Jawahri, Jesse S. Ruan, Stephen W. Rouhana, Saeed D. Barbat

IMECE 2009; 475-486https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11088

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View Articletitled, Chest Deflection vs. Chest Acceleration as Injury Indicator in Front Impact Simulations Using Full Human Body Finite Element Model

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Topics: Deflection , Engineering simulation , Finite element model , Simulation , Wounds , Stress , Belts , Knudsen number , Tension , Engines

Brain Deformation in Linear Head Impact

Kaveh Laksari, Kurosh Darvish

IMECE 2009; 487-492https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11697

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View Articletitled, Brain Deformation in Linear Head Impact

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Topics: Brain , Deformation , Bulk modulus , Computers , Cylinders , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Gelatin , Image processing , Impact testing

New Shallow Foundation Security Barriers for Urban Applications: FEA and Certified Actual Crash Test

Tarek A. Omar, Nabih E. Bedewi

IMECE 2009; 493-503https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12203

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View Articletitled, New Shallow Foundation Security Barriers for Urban Applications: FEA and Certified Actual Crash Test

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Topics: Cities , Finite element analysis , Security , Design , Trucks , Computational methods , Computer software , Computer technology , Concretes , Deformation

Investigating Mass Scaling in Vehicle Crashworthiness

John D. Reid

IMECE 2009; 505-510https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12410

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View Articletitled, Investigating Mass Scaling in Vehicle Crashworthiness

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Topics: Crashworthiness , Vehicles , Finite element analysis , Simulation

Heavy Truck Roll Cage Effectiveness

Stephen A. Batzer, Bruce E. Enz, G. Grant Herndon, Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, Robert Hooker, T. Kim Parnell, Mariusz Ziejewski

IMECE 2009; 511-520https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12423

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View Articletitled, Heavy Truck Roll Cage Effectiveness

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Topics: Trucks , Deformation , Testing , Accidents , Crashworthiness , Finite element analysis , Shapes , Statistics , Wounds

Motor Coach/Bus Crashworthiness Systems: Occupant Retention

Stephen A. Batzer, David Beltran, G. Grant Herndon, Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, Mariusz Ziejewski

IMECE 2009; 521-530https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12424

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View Articletitled, Motor Coach/Bus Crashworthiness Systems: Occupant Retention

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Topics: Buses , Crashworthiness , Engines , Motors , Railroad passenger cars , Testing , Accidents , Roads , Roofs , Collisions (Physics)

Shock Optimization in a Military Vehicle With Internal Space Frame

Jagadeep Thota, Mohamed B. Trabia, Brendan J. O’Toole

IMECE 2009; 531-540https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12428

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View Articletitled, Shock Optimization in a Military Vehicle With Internal Space Frame

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Topics: Military vehicles , Optimization , Shock (Mechanics) , Space frame structures

A Theoretical Study of Submarining Tendency of a Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Dummy

Liang Tang, Qing Zhou

IMECE 2009; 541-550https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12567

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View Articletitled, A Theoretical Study of Submarining Tendency of a Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Dummy

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Topics: Belts , Equilibrium (Physics) , Finite element model , Kinematics

A Finite Element Parametric Study of Femur Fracture Force in Out-of-Position Seating Positions Fracture Femoral Forces to Abbreviated Injury Scale Level 2+ and 3+

Chiara Silvestri, Malcolm H. Ray

IMECE 2009; 551-558https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12632

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View Articletitled, A Finite Element Parametric Study of Femur Fracture Force in Out-of-Position Seating Positions Fracture Femoral Forces to Abbreviated Injury Scale Level 2+ and 3+

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Topics: Femoral fractures , Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Injury mechanisms , Knee , Wounds

Deformation and Energy Absorption Characteristics of Thin-Walled Structures

Ahmed Elmarakbi, Niki Fielding

IMECE 2009; 559-565https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12783

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View Articletitled, Deformation and Energy Absorption Characteristics of Thin-Walled Structures

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Topics: Absorption , Deformation , Thin wall structures , Roads , Design , Vehicles , Computer simulation , Crashworthiness , Deflection , Finite element analysis

Application of Optimization Methodology on Vehicular Crash Reconstruction

Fengjiao Guan, Aditya Belwadi, Xu Han, King H. Yang

IMECE 2009; 567-573https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12810

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View Articletitled, Application of Optimization Methodology on Vehicular Crash Reconstruction

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Topics: Optimization , Deformation , Vehicles , Finite element model , Simulation , Errors , Modeling , Quadratic programming , Traffic accidents , Accidents

Performance Evaluation of a Portable Restraint for a Motor Coach Occupant in a Rollover Accident

Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, Stephen A. Batzer, David A. Renfroe

IMECE 2009; 575-582https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12885

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Evaluation of a Portable Restraint for a Motor Coach Occupant in a Rollover Accident

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Topics: Accidents , Buses , Engines , Motors , Performance evaluation , Railroad passenger cars , Wounds , Belts , Kinematics

Symposium on Advanced Automotive Technologies

Vehicle Rollover Detection Index

Nikolai Moshchuk, Shih-Ken Chen

IMECE 2009; 583-587https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10142

Abstract

View Articletitled, Vehicle Rollover Detection Index

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Topics: Vehicles , Sensors , Yaw , Accelerometers , Algorithms , Braking control , Control algorithms , Control equipment , Damping , Displacement

CFD Analysis of Drag Reduction for a Generic SUV

Pramod Nari Krishnani, Dongmei Zhou

IMECE 2009; 589-598https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10170

Abstract

View Articletitled, CFD Analysis of Drag Reduction for a Generic SUV

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Topics: Boats , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Drag reduction , Flow (Dynamics) , Motor vehicles , Numerical analysis , Plates (structures) , Pressure

Inflatable Truck Roof Deicing System

Tyler Ustrzycki, Christy Fernando, Michael Ligori, Nisha Papneja

IMECE 2009; 599-604https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10242

Abstract

View Articletitled, Inflatable Truck Roof Deicing System

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Topics: Deicing , Roofs , Trucks , Design , Ice , Rubber , Vehicles , Compression , Damage , Electronic systems

A Methodology of an Automotive Engine Cooling Using a Phase Change Material

Kibum Kim, Kyung-wook Choi, Ki-hyung Lee, Kwan-soo Lee

IMECE 2009; 605-610https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10363

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Methodology of an Automotive Engine Cooling Using a Phase Change Material

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Topics: Automotive engines , Cooling , Phase change materials , Heat , Stress , Cooling systems , Secondary cells , Coolants , Design , Engineering prototypes

Hybrid Power Systems for Construction Machinery: Aspects of System Design and Operability of Wheel Loaders

Reno Filla

IMECE 2009; 611-620https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10458

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hybrid Power Systems for Construction Machinery: Aspects of System Design and Operability of Wheel Loaders

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Topics: Construction equipment , Design , Hybrid power systems , Wheels , Energy conversion

A Cam-Based Electro-Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing System for Pneumatic Hybrid Engines

Mohammad Pournazeri, Amir Fazeli, Amir Khajepour

IMECE 2009; 621-630https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10531

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Cam-Based Electro-Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing System for Pneumatic Hybrid Engines

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Topics: Hybrid engines , Valves , Engines , Control systems , Dimensional analysis , Feedback , Robustness , Torque , Trains

Nomographs for Kinematics, Statics and Power Flow Analysis of Epicyclic Gear Trains

Essam L. Esmail, Hamed A. Hussen

IMECE 2009; 631-640https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10789

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nomographs for Kinematics, Statics and Power Flow Analysis of Epicyclic Gear Trains

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Kinematics , Planetary gears , Statics , Trains , Design , Electric motors , Gear trains , Generators

Topology and Free Size Optimization With Manufacturing Constraints for Light Weight Die Cast Automotive Backrest Frame

Sreeram Polavarapu, Lonny L. Thompson, Mica Grujicic

IMECE 2009; 641-655https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10823

Abstract

View Articletitled, Topology and Free Size Optimization With Manufacturing Constraints for Light Weight Die Cast Automotive Backrest Frame

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Topics: Manufacturing , Optimization , Topology , Weight (Mass) , Stress , Design , Shells , Deflection , Solid models , Automotive seats

Intelligent Judgment System for Vehicle-Overtaking by Motion Detection in Subsequent Images

Yu-Wen Shou

IMECE 2009; 657-664https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10922

Abstract

View Articletitled, Intelligent Judgment System for Vehicle-Overtaking by Motion Detection in Subsequent Images

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Topics: Vehicles , Feature selection , Image formation , Image processing , Mirrors , Traffic , Transportation systems , Video signal processing

The Influence of a Two-Stage Valve Stem on an SFEMV System

H. C. Ho, W. S. Chiang, H. P. Chen, D. M. Tsay

IMECE 2009; 665-674https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10971

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Influence of a Two-Stage Valve Stem on an SFEMV System

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Topics: Valves , Actuators , Friction , Modeling , Shear (Mechanics)

Temperature Investigations in Tire/Road Contact

Matthias Wangenheim, Stefan Ripka

IMECE 2009; 675-684https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11165

Abstract

View Articletitled, Temperature Investigations in Tire/Road Contact

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Topics: Roads , Temperature , Tires , Rubber , Temperature distribution , Friction , Steady state , Stress , Mechanical properties , Pressure

On the Effects of Edge Scalloping for Collapsible Spokes in a Non-Pneumatic Wheel During High Speed Rolling

Maya Ramachandran, Shashank Bezgam, Lonny L. Thompson, John C. Ziegert, Timothy B. Rhyne, Steven M. Cron

IMECE 2009; 685-697https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11342

Abstract

View Articletitled, On the Effects of Edge Scalloping for Collapsible Spokes in a Non-Pneumatic Wheel During High Speed Rolling

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Topics: Wheels , Acoustics , Vibration , Design , Noise (Sound) , Shear (Mechanics) , Excitation , Finite element model , Frequency response , Mechanical admittance

A Comprehensive Quarter-Car Model for Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of a Suspension

Krishna Prasad Balike, Subhash Rakheja, Ion Stiharu

IMECE 2009; 699-707https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11621

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comprehensive Quarter-Car Model for Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of a Suspension

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Kinematics , Bushings , Dynamic response , Displacement , Dynamic models , Equilibrium (Physics) , Excitation , Geometry , Linkages

Enhanced Vehicle Identification Utilizing Sensor Fusion and Statistical Algorithms

Stephane Roussel, Hemanth Porumamilla, Charles Birdsong, Peter Schuster, Christopher Clark

IMECE 2009; 709-716https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12012

Abstract

View Articletitled, Enhanced Vehicle Identification Utilizing Sensor Fusion and Statistical Algorithms

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Topics: Algorithms , Sensors , Vehicles , Magnetic sensors , Filters , Noise (Sound) , Reliability , Traffic , Ultrasonic transducers

A Crash Prediction Algorithm Using a Particle Filter and Bayesian Decision Theory

Taewung Kim, Hyun-Yong Jeong

IMECE 2009; 717-722https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12118

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Crash Prediction Algorithm Using a Particle Filter and Bayesian Decision Theory

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Topics: Algorithms , Filters , Particulate matter , Vehicles , Collisions (Physics) , Automotive industry , Decision making , Gaussian distribution , Noise (Sound) , Particle filtering (numerical methods)

Spot Locator for Autonomous Parking

Nikolai Moshchuk, Shih-Ken Chen

IMECE 2009; 723-727https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12139

Abstract

View Articletitled, Spot Locator for Autonomous Parking

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Topics: Algorithms , Corners (Structural elements) , Filtration , Kinematics , Matlab , Signals , Ultrasonic transducers , Vehicles

Stability Analysis of a Reach Truck

Jong-Su Bae, Taewung Kim, Hyun-Yong Jeong

IMECE 2009; 729-732https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12308

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stability Analysis of a Reach Truck

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Topics: Stability , Trucks , Design , Center of mass , Safety , Simulation results , Variational techniques

Wheel Power Management Systems: Dynamics and Efficiency Evaluation

Alexandr F. Andreev, Viachaslau I. Kabanau, Vladimir V. Vantsevich

IMECE 2009; 733-743https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12469

Abstract

View Articletitled, Wheel Power Management Systems: Dynamics and Efficiency Evaluation

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Topics: System dynamics , Wheels , Vehicles , Fuel efficiency , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy efficiency , Engineers , Kinematics , Steering wheels

A Contact Model Between Tyre and Pavement at Low Speed for Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection

Daniel Garci´a-Pozuelo Ramos, Vicente Di´az Lo´pez, Mari´a Jesu´s Lo´pez Boada

IMECE 2009; 745-754https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12558

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Contact Model Between Tyre and Pavement at Low Speed for Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection

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Topics: Inspection , Motor vehicles , Pavement , Tires , Dynamometers , Vehicles , Brakes , Steady state , Testing equipment , Automobiles

On the Frequency Domain Analysis of Tire Relaxation Effects on Transient On-Center Vehicle Handling Performance

Justin Sill, Beshah Ayalew

IMECE 2009; 755-762https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12643

Abstract

View Articletitled, On the Frequency Domain Analysis of Tire Relaxation Effects on Transient On-Center Vehicle Handling Performance

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Topics: Frequency-domain analysis , Relaxation (Physics) , Tires , Transfer functions , Transients (Dynamics) , Vehicles

The Effect of Pulsed Active Steering on the Dynamic Roll Response of a Passenger Vehicle

Akram Abdel-Rahman, Amir Khajepour, John McPhee

IMECE 2009; 763-769https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12831

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Effect of Pulsed Active Steering on the Dynamic Roll Response of a Passenger Vehicle

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Topics: Vehicles , Signals , Simulation , Steering systems , Automobiles , Matlab

Symposium on Railroad Vehicle System Dynamics

Protection High Speed Trains Against Lateral Wind Effects

Juan de Dios Sanz Bobi, Berta Suarez, Jorge Garzo´n Nu´n˜ez, Juan Andre´s Brunel Va´zquez

IMECE 2009; 771-780https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10353

Abstract

View Articletitled, Protection High Speed Trains Against Lateral Wind Effects

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Topics: Trains , Wind , Stress , Computers , Countermeasures , Fluid dynamics , Accidents , Aerodynamics , Bridges (Structures) , Computational fluid dynamics