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Dual functions of insect wings in an odor-guided aeronautic navigation

Chengyu Li, Haibo Dong, Kai Zhao
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Article Type: Photo Gallery
J. Fluids Eng. March 2020, 142(3): 030902.
Paper No: FE-19-1805
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045946
Published Online: February 10, 2020
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Topics: Navigation, Wings, Plumes (Fluid dynamics), Shapes, Aerodynamics, Computational fluid dynamics, Engineering simulation, Flight, Food products, Simulation
Journal Articles

Welding Fused Silica Glass by Picosecond Pulsed Laser With Low Numerical Aperture

Kai Zhao, Han Wang, Jingwen Yan, Hong Shen
Journal: Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Micro Nano-Manuf. December 2019, 7(4): 041007.
Paper No: JMNM-19-1028
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045467
Published Online: December 12, 2019
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Topics: Glass, Lasers, Welding
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Measurements of Through-Thickness Young's Moduli of Fibrous Composite Laminates Using Nanoindentation

L. Roy Xu, Ricardo Martinez, Kai Zhao
Journal: Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Eng. Mater. Technol. July 2019, 141(3): 031007.
Paper No: MATS-18-1291
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042746
Published Online: March 11, 2019
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Topics: Composite materials, Laminates, Nanoindentation, Young's modulus, Fibers, Fiber reinforced composites
Journal Articles

Using Rigid-Body Mechanism Topologies to Design Path Generating Compliant Mechanisms

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2016, 8(1): 014506.
Paper No: JMR-15-1018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030623
Published Online: September 25, 2015
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Rigid-body mechanisms, Topology, Errors
Journal Articles

Using Rigid-Body Mechanism Topologies to Design Shape-Changing Compliant Mechanisms

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2016, 8(1): 011014.
Paper No: JMR-15-1017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030585
Published Online: August 18, 2015
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Topology, Stress, Errors, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Design of Planar Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Morphing Mechanisms

Lawrence W. Funke, James P. Schmiedeler, Kai Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2015, 7(1): 011007.
Paper No: JMR-14-1261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029289
Published Online: February 1, 2015
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Topics: Actuators, Blocks (Building materials), Chain, Design, Errors
Proceedings Papers

Design of Planar Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Morphing Mechanisms

Lawrence Funke, James P. Schmiedeler, Kai Zhao
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2014, Volume 5A: 38th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT08A071, August 17–20, 2014
Paper No: DETC2014-35265
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35265
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Topics: Design, Shapes, Airfoils, Blocks (Building materials), Extruding, Genetic algorithms
Proceedings Papers

Identification of Breathing Fatigue Cracks in Nonlinear Structures

Guirong Yan, Kai Zhao, Chen Fang, Ruoqiang Feng
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T05A008, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7638
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7638
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Topics: Fatigue cracks, Fracture (Materials), Fourier transforms, Stiffness, Stress, Computer simulation, Deflection, Failure, Structural dynamics, Structural elements (Construction)
Proceedings Papers

Using Rigid-Body Mechanism Topologies to Design Shape-Changing Compliant Mechanisms

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2013, Volume 6A: 37th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V06AT07A028, August 4–7, 2013
Paper No: DETC2013-12576
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2013-12576
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Topology, Dimensions, Actuators, Deformation, Degrees of freedom, Finite element analysis
Proceedings Papers

Kinematic Synthesis of Planar, Shape-Changing Compliant Mechanisms Using Pseudo-Rigid-Body Models

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler, Andrew P. Murray
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2012, Volume 4: 36th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 199-210, August 12–15, 2012
Paper No: DETC2012-70359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70359
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Kinematics, Shapes, Rigid-body mechanisms, Actuators, Degrees of freedom, Errors, Genetic algorithms, Optimization, Springs
Journal Articles

Design of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms for Morphing Aircraft Wings

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler, Andrew P. Murray
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041007.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007449
Published Online: September 17, 2012
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Topics: Blocks (Building materials), Chain, Design, Shapes, Wings, Errors, Rigid-body mechanisms, Optimization, Aircraft, Image segmentation
Proceedings Papers

Kinematic Synthesis of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms With Prismatic Joints

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler, Andrew P. Murray
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2011, Volume 6: 35th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 523-533, August 28–31, 2011
Paper No: DETC2011-48503
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2011-48503
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Topics: Kinematics, Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Blocks (Building materials), Chain, Degrees of freedom, Design, Genetic algorithms, Manufacturing, Optimization
eBook Chapter

Numerical Simulation for Forced Evaporative Cooling System of Generator Stators

Series: ASME Press Select Proceedings
Publisher: ASME Press
Published: 2011
ISBN: 9780791859919
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Topics: Computer simulation, Evaporative cooling, Generators, Stators
Proceedings Papers

Kineto-Static Stiffness Mapping Based on Finite Element Analysis for Robot Manipulators

Kai Zhao, Genliang Chen, Hao Wang, Yong Zhao
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2009, Volume 7: 33rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 1069-1077, August 30–September 2, 2009
Paper No: DETC2009-87046
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2009-87046
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Manipulators, Stiffness, Stress, Deformation, Kinematics, Actuators, Damping, Dynamics (Mechanics), End effectors
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Simulation of Topology-Varying Mechanisms by Replacing Local Modeling Units

Kai Zhao, Hao Wang, Guanlong Chen
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2008, Volume 2: 32nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 511-519, August 3–6, 2008
Paper No: DETC2008-49579
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-49579
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Topics: Modeling, Simulation, Topology, Dynamics (Mechanics), Forging, Fracture toughness, Kinematics, Locks (Waterways), Manipulators, Switches