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Editorial

Lung-Wen Tsai

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 157–161. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826953

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Research Papers

Design Automation

A Flexible Optimization Procedure for Mechanical Component Design Based on Genetic Adaptive Search

K. Deb, M. Goyal

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 162–164. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826954

Abstract

View articletitled, A Flexible Optimization Procedure for Mechanical Component Design Based on Genetic Adaptive Search

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Algorithms , Engineering design , Design engineering

A Computer-Aided Optimization Approach for the Design of Injection Mold Cooling Systems

L. Q. Tang, K. Pochiraju, C. Chassapis, S. Manoochehri

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 165–174. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826955

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View articletitled, A Computer-Aided Optimization Approach for the Design of Injection Mold Cooling Systems

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Cooling systems , Design , Optimization , Cooling , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Simulation , Temperature gradient , Algorithms

Designing NURBS Cam Profiles Using Trigonometric Splines

M. Neamtu, H. Pottmann, L. L. Schumaker

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 175–180. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826956

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View articletitled, Designing NURBS Cam Profiles Using Trigonometric Splines

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Topics: Design , Splines , Cams , Interpolation , Polynomials

Dynamical Simulation of Planar Systems With Changing Contacts Using Configuration Spaces

E. Sacks, L. Joskowicz

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 181–187. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826957

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View articletitled, Dynamical Simulation of Planar Systems With Changing Contacts Using Configuration Spaces

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Topics: Simulation , Space , Algorithms , Collisions (Physics) , Computation , Geometry

Application of the Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation to Large Rotation and Large Deformation Problems

A. A. Shabana, H. A. Hussien, J. L. Escalona

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 188–195. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826958

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View articletitled, Application of the Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation to Large Rotation and Large Deformation Problems

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Topics: Deformation , Rotation , Finite element analysis , Inertia (Mechanics) , Displacement , Modeling , Plates (structures) , Interpolation , Kinetic energy , Multibody dynamics

Design for Robustness Based on Manufacturing Variation Patterns

Jyh-Cheng Yu, Kosuke Ishii

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 196–202. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826959

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View articletitled, Design for Robustness Based on Manufacturing Variation Patterns

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Robustness , Errors , Gears , Optimization

Design Theory and Methodology

A Learning Shell for Iterative Design (L’SID): Concepts and Applications

V. R. Jamalabad, N. A. Langrana

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 203–209. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826960

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View articletitled, A Learning Shell for Iterative Design (L’SID): Concepts and Applications

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Topics: Design , Shells , Airfoils , Computer software , Extruding , Noise (Sound)

Simultaneous Engineering of Quality Through Integrated Modeling

S. Soyucayli, K. N. Otto

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 210–220. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826961

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View articletitled, Simultaneous Engineering of Quality Through Integrated Modeling

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Topics: Concurrent engineering , Modeling , Manufacturing , Process control , Design , Errors , Mathematics , Noise (Sound) , Product design

Design for Manufacturability

Representation of Design Object Based on the Functional Evolution Process Model

Y. Shimomura, M. Yoshioka, H. Takeda, Y. Umeda, T. Tomiyama

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 221–229. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826962

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View articletitled, Representation of Design Object Based on the Functional Evolution Process Model

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Topics: Design , Conceptual design , Engineering design processes , Modeling , Computer-aided engineering

Mechanisms and Robotics Papers

Topological Synthesis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms

Dar-Zen Chen, Shuen-Chen Shiue

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 230–239. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826963

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View articletitled, Topological Synthesis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms

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Topics: Robotics , Chain , Kinematic chains , Kinematics , Mechanical drives

Dynamic Analysis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms Using Graph Theory

Lung-Wen Tsai, Dar-Zen Chen, Ta-Wei Lin

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 240–244. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826964

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View articletitled, Dynamic Analysis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms Using Graph Theory

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Robotics , Mechanical drives , Degrees of freedom , Manipulators

Discretely Actuated Manipulator Workspace Generation by Closed Form Convolution

Imme Ebert-Uphoff, Gregory S. Chirikjian

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 245–251. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826965

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View articletitled, Discretely Actuated Manipulator Workspace Generation by Closed Form Convolution

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Topics: Manipulators , Density , Actuators

Metrics on Motion and Deformation of Solid Models

G. S. Chirikjian, Shiyu Zhou

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 252–261. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826966

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View articletitled, Metrics on Motion and Deformation of Solid Models

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Topics: Deformation , Solid models , Kinematics , Robotics

A Synthesis Method For Placing Workpieces In RPR Planar Robotic Workcells

K. D. Chaney, J. K. Davidson

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 262–268. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826967

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View articletitled, A Synthesis Method For Placing Workpieces In RPR Planar Robotic Workcells

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Topics: Adhesives , Displacement , End effectors , Engineers , Robotics , Robots , Welding

On the Determination of the Workspace of Complex Planar Robotic Manipulators

Re´mi Ricard, Cle´ment M. Gosselin

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 269–278. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826968

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View articletitled, On the Determination of the Workspace of Complex Planar Robotic Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Algorithms

Experimental Study of a Variable Pressure Damper on an Automotive Valve Train

Jin Jang Liou, Grodrue Huang, Wensyang Hsu

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 279–281. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826969

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View articletitled, Experimental Study of a Variable Pressure Damper on an Automotive Valve Train

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Topics: Dampers , Pressure , Trains , Valves , Separation (Technology) , Friction , Springs , Vibration , Damping , Surges

NTU Hand: A New Design of Dexterous Hands

Li-Ren Lin, Han-Pang Huang

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 282–292. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826970

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View articletitled, NTU Hand: A New Design of Dexterous Hands

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Topics: Design , Robots , Actuators , Artificial limbs , Computer simulation , Degrees of freedom , Dimensions , End effectors , Kinematics , Mechanical structures

Closed-Form Determination of the Location of a Rigid Body by Seven In-Parallel Linear Transducers

C. Innocenti

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 293–298. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826971

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View articletitled, Closed-Form Determination of the Location of a Rigid Body by Seven In-Parallel Linear Transducers

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Topics: Transducers , Geometry , Manipulators

Using Chaos to Obtain Global Solutions in Computational Kinematics

V. T. Jovanovic, K. Kazerounian

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 299–304. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826972

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View articletitled, Using Chaos to Obtain Global Solutions in Computational Kinematics

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Topics: Chaos , Fractals , Kinematics , Nonlinear equations , Shapes

Influence of Cam Motions on the Dynamic Behavior of Return Springs

Q. Yu, H. P. Lee

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 305–310. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826973

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View articletitled, Influence of Cam Motions on the Dynamic Behavior of Return Springs

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Topics: Springs , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic response , Equations of motion , Kinematics , Vibration

An Introduction to Mechanical Advantage in Compliant Mechanisms

B. A. Salamon, A. Midha

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 311–315. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826974

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View articletitled, An Introduction to Mechanical Advantage in Compliant Mechanisms

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Accounting , Deformation

Active Control of Elastodynamic Vibrations of a Four-Bar Mechanism System With a Smart Coupler Link Using Optimal Multivariable Control: Experimental Implementation

M. Sannah, A. Smaili

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 316–326. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826975

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View articletitled, Active Control of Elastodynamic Vibrations of a Four-Bar Mechanism System With a Smart Coupler Link Using Optimal Multivariable Control: Experimental Implementation

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Topics: Vibration , Control equipment , Excitation , Actuators , Control theory , Design , Optimal control , Piezoelectric ceramics , Sensors

Classification of 3R Positioning Manipulators

P. Wenger

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 327–332. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826976

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View articletitled, Classification of 3R Positioning Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Kinematics

Maximizing Kinematic Motion for a 3-DOF VGT Module

R. L Williams, II, E. R. Hexter

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 333–336. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826977

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View articletitled, Maximizing Kinematic Motion for a 3-DOF VGT Module

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Topics: Kinematics , Design , Geometry , Trusses (Building)

Generation of Identical Noncircular Pitch Curves

Shih-Hsi Tong, Daniel C. H. Yang

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 337–341. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826978

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View articletitled, Generation of Identical Noncircular Pitch Curves

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Gears , Pumps

An Object Shape Dependent Kinematic Manipulability Measure for Path and Trajectory Synthesis and Shape Optimization

J. Rastegar, S. Z. Zhang, K. Kazerounian

J. Mech. Des. June 1998, 120(2): 342–348. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826979

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View articletitled, An Object Shape Dependent Kinematic Manipulability Measure for Path and Trajectory Synthesis and Shape Optimization

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Topics: Kinematics , Shape optimization , Shapes , Trajectories (Physics) , Manipulators , End effectors , Algorithms , Design , Dimensions , Manufacturing