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Topics: Arches , Conceptual design , Control systems , Design , Design methodology , Engineering design , Flow (Dynamics) , Groundwater , Innovation , Inventions

Processing Product Fault Causes Induced During Solution Principle Synthesis

Christine Bruch

ESDA 2004; 73-77https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58315

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View Articletitled, Processing Product Fault Causes Induced During Solution Principle Synthesis

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Topics: Conceptual design , Design , Mechanical engineering

Product- and CAD-Structure Planning Processes for Mass Customization Products

Maik Maurer, Dennis Janitza, Alexander Ott

ESDA 2004; 79-85https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58337

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View Articletitled, Product- and CAD-Structure Planning Processes for Mass Customization Products

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Design , Algorithms , Boundary-value problems , Manufacturing , Modeling , Parametric design

How to Design and How to Teach Designing

Wendelien Lans

ESDA 2004; 87-93https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58371

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View Articletitled, How to Design and How to Teach Designing

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Topics: Design , Engineering design processes , Errors , Engineering teachers , Teaching

Improvement of the Assemblability of Products in the Single- and Small Batch Assembly

Thomas Wuenscher, Dierk Goetz Feldmann

ESDA 2004; 95-104https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58415

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View Articletitled, Improvement of the Assemblability of Products in the Single- and Small Batch Assembly

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Three-dimensional computer-aided design

Practical Design Optimization of Real Life Truss Structures Constructed From Basic Modules Using the Genetic Algorithms

Aurellio Dominguez-Gonzalez, Ramin Sedaghati, Ion Stiharu

ESDA 2004; 105-113https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58579

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View Articletitled, Practical Design Optimization of Real Life Truss Structures Constructed From Basic Modules Using the Genetic Algorithms

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Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Trusses (Building)

Maintenance Engineering

Condition Monitoring of Lift Gear Boxes by Means of Sound Analysis

Mustafa Ozkirim, C. Erdem Imrak, Hakan Uzunoglu

ESDA 2004; 115-118https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58007

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View Articletitled, Condition Monitoring of Lift Gear Boxes by Means of Sound Analysis

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Elevators , Gears , Maintenance

Research on Multi Diagnosis Methods for Hydro-Generator Sets

Xiyang Chen, Kewei Zhang, Yucheng Peng

ESDA 2004; 119-127https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58163

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View Articletitled, Research on Multi Diagnosis Methods for Hydro-Generator Sets

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Topics: Generators , Rotors , Bearings , Fault diagnosis , Maintenance , Power systems (Machinery) , Condition monitoring , Construction , Damage , Design

Identification Technique of Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine’s Health

A. M. Pashayev, D. D. Askerov, R. A. Sadiqov, P. S. Abdullayev

ESDA 2004; 129-138https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58168

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View Articletitled, Identification Technique of Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine’s Health

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Topics: Aircraft , Gas turbines , Aviation , Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Computer technology , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Fuzzy logic , Noise (Sound)

The Need for a Condition Monitoring Database Management System

Houssein F. El-Shtewi, Yuhua Li, Fengshou Gu, Andrew D. Ball

ESDA 2004; 139-148https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58187

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View Articletitled, The Need for a Condition Monitoring Database Management System

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Database management systems , Maintenance

Neural Network Modelling Applied for Model-Based Fault Detection

Zhanqun Shi, Yibo Fan, Fengshou Gu, Abdul-Hannan Ali, Andrew Ball

ESDA 2004; 149-155https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58197

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View Articletitled, Neural Network Modelling Applied for Model-Based Fault Detection

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Flaw detection , Modeling

Remote Model-Based Condition Monitoring Applied to a Mechatronic Control System

Zhanqun Shi, Fengshou Gu, Robert Pietruszkiewicz, Andrew Ball

ESDA 2004; 157-162https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58205

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View Articletitled, Remote Model-Based Condition Monitoring Applied to a Mechatronic Control System

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Control systems

A Survey on Condition Monitoring Systems in Industry

Philip A. Higgs, Rob Parkin, Mike Jackson, Amin Al-Habaibeh, Farbod Zorriassatine, Jo Coy

ESDA 2004; 163-178https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58216

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View Articletitled, A Survey on Condition Monitoring Systems in Industry

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Internet , Maintenance , Reliability , User interfaces

A Review of the Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Seals

Yibo Edward Fan, Fengshou Gu, Andrew Ball

ESDA 2004; 179-184https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58229

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View Articletitled, A Review of the Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Seals

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Topics: Condition monitoring

Cavitation Detection of a Centrifugal Pump Using Instantanous Angular Speed

S. Al-Hashmi, F. Gu, Y. Li, A. D. Ball, Tao Fen, Ke Lui

ESDA 2004; 185-190https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58255

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View Articletitled, Cavitation Detection of a Centrifugal Pump Using Instantanous Angular Speed

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Topics: Cavitation , Centrifugal pumps

The Smart Parcel Concept for Condition Monitoring of Materials Handling Machinery

Gavin J. Walker, Farbod Zorriassatine, Robert M. Parkin, Mike R. Jackson, Joanne Coy

ESDA 2004; 191-196https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58287

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View Articletitled, The Smart Parcel Concept for Condition Monitoring of Materials Handling Machinery

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Machinery , Materials handling

A Risk Analysis Procedure for Aeronautical Components

Alessandro Soprano, Francesco Caputo, Giuseppe Lamanna

ESDA 2004; 197-204https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58338

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View Articletitled, A Risk Analysis Procedure for Aeronautical Components

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Topics: Risk analysis , Damage , Probability , Fatigue , Maintenance , Markov processes , Modeling , Risk assessment

Lubricating Oil Condition Monitoring Using Vibration and Air-Borne Acoustic Measurements

A. Albarbar, R. Gennish, F. Gu, A. Ball

ESDA 2004; 205-209https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58360

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View Articletitled, Lubricating Oil Condition Monitoring Using Vibration and Air-Borne Acoustic Measurements

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Topics: Acoustics , Condition monitoring , Diesel engines , Lubricating oils , Vibration

Application of FPGAs to High-Speed Condition Based Maintenance of Rolling Element Bearings

Mark Harriman, Farbod Zorriassatine, Rob Parkin, Mike Jackson, Jo Coy

ESDA 2004; 211-220https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58372

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View Articletitled, Application of FPGAs to High-Speed Condition Based Maintenance of Rolling Element Bearings

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Topics: Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Bearings , Computer programming , Condition monitoring , Engineering disciplines , Filters , Gates (Closures) , Impulse (Physics) , Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis of a Centrifugal Pump by Vibration Analysis

M. Behzad, A. R. Bastami, M. Maassoumian

ESDA 2004; 221-226https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58534

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View Articletitled, Fault Diagnosis of a Centrifugal Pump by Vibration Analysis

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Topics: Centrifugal pumps , Fault diagnosis , Vibration , Vibration analysis

Subspace Monitoring of Multivariate Dynamic Systems

Uwe Kruger, Richard J. Treasure, Grigorios Dimitriadis

ESDA 2004; 227-232https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58587

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View Articletitled, Subspace Monitoring of Multivariate Dynamic Systems

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Topics: Chemical processes , Dynamic models , Dynamic systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Simulation , Statistical process control

Detection of Induction Motors Faults Using Instantaneous Phase Variation

A. F. Saleh Alshandoli, F. Gu, A. D. Ball

ESDA 2004; 715-721https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58207

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View Articletitled, Detection of Induction Motors Faults Using Instantaneous Phase Variation

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Topics: Electromagnetic induction , Motors , Rotors

Manufacturing Engineering

Further Development of Flashless Forging Operations for Flat Long Pieces

B. A. Behrens, S. Reinsch, A. Specker

ESDA 2004; 233-238https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58019

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View Articletitled, Further Development of Flashless Forging Operations for Flat Long Pieces

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Topics: Forging

Estimating the Sampling Strategy for Circular Features in Coordinate Metrology

Frank M. Cebulla, Sagar Midha, Gordon Smith

ESDA 2004; 239-245https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58030

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View Articletitled, Estimating the Sampling Strategy for Circular Features in Coordinate Metrology

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Topics: Coordinate measuring machines , Engineering simulation , Metrology , Simulation , Uncertainty

Hybrid EDM and Grinding Hard Materials Using a Metal Matrix Composite Electrode

Kuen Ming Shu, Hung Rung Shih, Wen Feng Lin, G. C. Tu

ESDA 2004; 247-254https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58098

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View Articletitled, Hybrid EDM and Grinding Hard Materials Using a Metal Matrix Composite Electrode

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Topics: Electrical discharge machining , Electrodes , Grinding , Hard materials , Metal matrix composites , Steel , Surface roughness , Tungsten

Blank Shape Design Based on Inverse Finite Element Method Using Ideal Forming Theory and a Modified Kinematics Formulation

Mohammad Habibi Parsa, Payam Pournia

ESDA 2004; 255-263https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58116

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View Articletitled, Blank Shape Design Based on Inverse Finite Element Method Using Ideal Forming Theory and a Modified Kinematics Formulation

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Topics: Blanks , Finite element methods , Kinematics , Shape design , Shapes

Comparison of Fine and Conventional Blanking Based on Ductile Fracture Criteria

Farid R. Biglari, Amir Tavakoli Kermani, Mohammad Habibi Parsa, Kamran M. Nikbin, Noel P. O’Dowd

ESDA 2004; 265-270https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58117

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Fine and Conventional Blanking Based on Ductile Fracture Criteria

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Topics: Blanking (Metalworking) , Ductile fracture , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Finite element analysis , Clearances (Engineering) , Fracture mechanics , Hydrostatic pressure , Stress

Mathematical Model and Surface Deviation of Cylindrical Gears With Curvilinear Shaped Teeth Cut by a Hob Cutter

Jui-Tang Tseng, Chung-Biau Tsay

ESDA 2004; 271-277https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58176

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View Articletitled, Mathematical Model and Surface Deviation of Cylindrical Gears With Curvilinear Shaped Teeth Cut by a Hob Cutter

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Topics: Gears , Machine tools

Evaluating the Implementation of the Component-Based System in the Automotive Sector

Min Huey Ong, Radmehr P. Monfared, Szer Ming Lee, Andrew A. West, Robert Harrison

ESDA 2004; 279-287https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58279

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View Articletitled, Evaluating the Implementation of the Component-Based System in the Automotive Sector

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Topics: Computer software , Control systems , Human factors , Machinery , Manufacturing , Manufacturing automation , Manufacturing systems , Modeling , Personnel management , Testing

Finite Element Formulation of Pre-Stressed Ball Screw Drives

Michael F. Zaeh, Thomas Oertli

ESDA 2004; 289-296https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58281

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Formulation of Pre-Stressed Ball Screw Drives

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Screws

Fatigue Failure Modes in Self-Piercing Riveted Aluminium Alloy Joints

L. Han, K. Young, R. Hewitt, A. Chrysanthou, J. M. O’Sullivan

ESDA 2004; 297-304https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58320

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Failure Modes in Self-Piercing Riveted Aluminium Alloy Joints

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Fatigue failure , Riveting

Manufacturing of Micro-Ridges and Micro-Gears by Laser Ablation

Helmar Liess, Joachim Heinzl

ESDA 2004; 305-309https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58326

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View Articletitled, Manufacturing of Micro-Ridges and Micro-Gears by Laser Ablation

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Topics: Laser ablation , Manufacturing , Microgears , Lasers , Wavelength , Copper , Gears , Martensitic steel , Rotation , Steel

Weld Contour Measurement of Fillet Weld by Reverse Engineering Technique

Chia-Lung Chang, Yen-Hung Chen

ESDA 2004; 311-316https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58387

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View Articletitled, Weld Contour Measurement of Fillet Weld by Reverse Engineering Technique

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Topics: Reverse engineering

Development of Automated Alignment Techniques for Coupling of Fiber Optic Components

Min-Fu Hsieh, Kuang-Yao Lo, Chia-Yang Sun, Mi-Ching Tsai

ESDA 2004; 317-322https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58416

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View Articletitled, Development of Automated Alignment Techniques for Coupling of Fiber Optic Components

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Topics: Fibers

A Web-Based Integrated Cutting Tool Management System

G. C. Vosniakos, A. Daskalopoulos, N. Straggas

ESDA 2004; 323-328https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58421

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View Articletitled, A Web-Based Integrated Cutting Tool Management System

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Topics: Cutting tools , Databases , Production planning , Computer programming , Machinery , Manufacturing , Multimedia

Mass Finishing of Parts Produced by Direct Metal Laser Sintering

A. Boschetto, F. Veniali, F. Miani

ESDA 2004; 329-333https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58585

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View Articletitled, Mass Finishing of Parts Produced by Direct Metal Laser Sintering

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Topics: Finishing , Lasers , Metals , Sintering , Surface roughness , Injection molding , Plastics , Rapid tooling , Shapes , Tumbling (Metal finishing)

Wear of HFACVD Diamond Coated Tools in Turning of MMC

A. Boschetto, F. Veniali

ESDA 2004; 335-338https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58586

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View Articletitled, Wear of HFACVD Diamond Coated Tools in Turning of MMC

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Topics: Diamonds , Turning , Wear , Composite materials , Machining , Alloys , Aluminum , Chemical vapor deposition , Coating processes , Coatings

Improvement Geometrical Precision in Sheet Incremental Forming Processes

G. Ambrogio, L. De Napoli, L. Filice, M. Muzzupappa

ESDA 2004; 339-346https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58589

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View Articletitled, Improvement Geometrical Precision in Sheet Incremental Forming Processes

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Topics: Computer numerical control machine tools , Design , Geometry , Risk , Stiffness

Relevant Geometric Features in the Percussion Laser Microdrilling of Different Alloys

Paola Bassani, Edoardo Capello, Enrico Gallus, Elisabetta Gariboldi, Luca Longoni, Barbara Previtali

ESDA 2004; 347-356https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58595

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View Articletitled, Relevant Geometric Features in the Percussion Laser Microdrilling of Different Alloys

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Topics: Alloys , Lasers , Drilling , Shapes , Brass (Metal) , Heat , Machining , Nd-YAG lasers , Q-switching , Stainless steel

Laser Assisted Polymer Forming

Fabrizio Quadrini, Loredana Santo

ESDA 2004; 357-360https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58603

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View Articletitled, Laser Assisted Polymer Forming

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Topics: Lasers , Molding , Polymers

Fabrication of Aluminium Foam Components by Using Powder Compact Melting Method

S. Guarino, V. Tagliaferri

ESDA 2004; 361-366https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58607

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of Aluminium Foam Components by Using Powder Compact Melting Method

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Topics: Aluminum , Manufacturing , Melting , Foams (Chemistry) , Heating , Metals , Aerospace industry , Density , Electronic equipment , Engines

Medical and Healthcare Engineering

Requirements for Remote Maintenance for Medical Wearable Devices

P. Du¨ltgen, H. Meier

ESDA 2004; 367-374https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58056

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View Articletitled, Requirements for Remote Maintenance for Medical Wearable Devices

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Topics: Biomedicine , Maintenance , Telemedicine , Flow (Dynamics) , Health care

Requirements of Air-Conditioning Systems’ Developments in Hospitals and Critical Healthcare Facilities

Essam E. Khalil, Ramiz Kameel

ESDA 2004; 375-381https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58112

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View Articletitled, Requirements of Air-Conditioning Systems’ Developments in Hospitals and Critical Healthcare Facilities

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Topics: Air conditioning , Health care , Air pollution , Design , HVAC equipment , Energy consumption , Biomedicine , Computer software , Computers , Contamination

Development of Bone Graft Using Wire Mesh Solids

B. Wang, L. X. Kong

ESDA 2004; 383-387https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58157

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View Articletitled, Development of Bone Graft Using Wire Mesh Solids

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Topics: Bone , Finite element analysis , Solids , Wire mesh

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Management Issues of the ISM Band for Wireless Communication in Healthcare Facilities

Didier Bozec, Martin Robinson, Dave Pearce, Chris Marshmann

ESDA 2004; 389-398https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58158

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View Articletitled, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Spectrum Management Issues of the ISM Band for Wireless Communication in Healthcare Facilities

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Topics: Electromagnetic compatibility , Health care , Medical devices , Biomedicine , Electromagnetic interference , Patient monitoring , Safety , Telemetry , Wireless LAN

How Extreme Locking of Intramedullary Nails Affects the Overall Biomechanics of Intramedullary Nail Systems

Duncan E. T. Shepherd, Alan J. Johnstone

ESDA 2004; 399-406https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58162

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View Articletitled, How Extreme Locking of Intramedullary Nails Affects the Overall Biomechanics of Intramedullary Nail Systems

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Topics: Biomechanics , Intramedullary rods , Screws

Design Optimisation of Novel Pharmaceutical Actuator Using Optical Diagnostics

Henk K. Versteeg, Graham K. Hargrave, Perry A. Genova, Robert C. Williams, III, Dan Deaton, Prashant Kakade

ESDA 2004; 407-413https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58173

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View Articletitled, Design Optimisation of Novel Pharmaceutical Actuator Using Optical Diagnostics

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Topics: Actuators , Aerosols , Design , Drugs , Optimization

An Optical Method for the Study of Aerosol Generation in Dry Powder Inhalers

Henk K. Versteeg, Ricky D. Wildman

ESDA 2004; 415-420https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58174

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View Articletitled, An Optical Method for the Study of Aerosol Generation in Dry Powder Inhalers

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Topics: Aerosols , Fluidization

An Endoscopic Grasper Tool With Integrated Tactile Sensors for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Javad Dargahi, Siamak Najarian

ESDA 2004; 421-426https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58180

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View Articletitled, An Endoscopic Grasper Tool With Integrated Tactile Sensors for Use in Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Topics: Endoscopic devices , Surgery , Tactile sensors , Sensors , Gages , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Manufacturing , Modeling , Design

A Robotic Approach to Stereotactic Radio-Surgery

Aldo Rossi, Alberto Trevisani, Alessandro Gasparetto, Vanni Zanotto

ESDA 2004; 427-434https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58190

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View Articletitled, A Robotic Approach to Stereotactic Radio-Surgery

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Topics: Robotics , Surgery , Emissions , Biological tissues , Force feedback , Haptics , Stress , X-rays

Application of Vector Bond Graphs to the Modeling of a Class of Hand Prostheses

Anand Vaz, Shinichi Hirai

ESDA 2004; 435-441https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58249

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View Articletitled, Application of Vector Bond Graphs to the Modeling of a Class of Hand Prostheses

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Topics: Modeling , Prostheses , Simulation

Design for Patient Safety: A Review of the Effectiveness of Design in the UK Health Service

P. John Clarkson, James Ward, Peter Buckle, Dave Stubbs, Roger Coleman

ESDA 2004; 443-452https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58311

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View Articletitled, Design for Patient Safety: A Review of the Effectiveness of Design in the UK Health Service

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Topics: Design , Safety , Biomedicine , Errors , Certainty , Engineering design , Ergonomics , Health care , Health systems , Risk

A Three Dimensional Parametric Human Spine Model Generation

Murat Ceran, B. Serpil Acar

ESDA 2004; 453-457https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58328

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View Articletitled, A Three Dimensional Parametric Human Spine Model Generation

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Topics: Human spine , Modeling , Dimensions , Biomechanics , Geometry , Solid models

The Packaging and Labelling of Solid Oral Medicine Using Oral Methotrexate as an Example

James Ward, P. John Clarkson, Peter Buckle, Wendy Harris

ESDA 2004; 459-468https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58331

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View Articletitled, The Packaging and Labelling of Solid Oral Medicine Using Oral Methotrexate as an Example

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Topics: Biomedicine , Packaging , Safety , Drugs , Errors , Health care , Patient treatment , Surgery

A Case Study in Healthcare Quality Management: A Practical Methodology for Auditing Total Patient X-Ray Dose During a Diagnostic Procedure

Paul Palmer, Lesley Mason, Mike Dunn

ESDA 2004; 469-473https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58349

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View Articletitled, A Case Study in Healthcare Quality Management: A Practical Methodology for Auditing Total Patient X-Ray Dose During a Diagnostic Procedure

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Topics: Health care , Quality management , X-rays , Statistical process control , Biomedicine , Computer software , Diagnostic radiography , Ionizing radiation , Manufacturing , Manufacturing industry

Microsystems, MEMS and Microfluidics

Design and Analysis of Thermal-Bubble-Based Micromachined Accelerometer

Ke-Min Liao, Rongshun Chen, Bruce C. S. Chou

ESDA 2004; 475-482https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58152

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of Thermal-Bubble-Based Micromachined Accelerometer

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Topics: Accelerometers , Bubbles , Design , Micromachining , Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Frequency response , Heat transfer , Manufacturing , Sensors

Design and Optimization of Piezoelectric-Actuated Torsion Mirror With Lever Mechanisms

Cho-Chun Wu, Meng-Ju Lin, Jin H. Huang

ESDA 2004; 483-488https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58256

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View Articletitled, Design and Optimization of Piezoelectric-Actuated Torsion Mirror With Lever Mechanisms

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Topics: Design , Levers , Mirrors , Optimization , Torsion , Electrical measurement , Piezoelectric materials , Deflection , Finite element methods , Frequency response

Deformation and Fatigue Analysis of Micro Thermal-Electrostatic Actuator Devices

Jeng-Nan Hung, Meng-Ju Lin, Chung-Li Hwan

ESDA 2004; 491-496https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58263

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View Articletitled, Deformation and Fatigue Analysis of Micro Thermal-Electrostatic Actuator Devices

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Topics: Actuators , Deformation , Fatigue analysis , Fatigue , Cycles , Stress , Displacement , Finite element analysis , High cycle fatigue , Electrical measurement

Design and Analysis of Hemispherical Electrostatic Micro Deformable Focusing Mirror

Shang-Wei Tsai, Meng-Ju Lin

ESDA 2004; 497-503https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58265

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of Hemispherical Electrostatic Micro Deformable Focusing Mirror

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Topics: Design , Mirrors , Deformation , Electrical measurement , Etching , Finite element analysis , Microfabrication , Shells

A Micro-Fluidic Real-Time Monitoring of the Dynamics of Polymeric Liquids

Ilenia Viola, Roberto Cingolani, Giuseppe Gigli

ESDA 2004; 505-509https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58316

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View Articletitled, A Micro-Fluidic Real-Time Monitoring of the Dynamics of Polymeric Liquids

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microfluidics , Fluids , Fluid dynamics , Glass , Adhesives , Biomedicine , Elasticity , Flow (Dynamics) , Manufacturing

Dynamical Behaviour of Piezoelectrical Cantilever Beams in an Inkjet Printhead

Richard Scheicher, Joachim Heinzl, Alexander Ott

ESDA 2004; 511-518https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58350

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View Articletitled, Dynamical Behaviour of Piezoelectrical Cantilever Beams in an Inkjet Printhead

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Topics: Actuators , Bubbles , Cantilever beams , Ceramics , Composite materials , Displacement , Drops , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Geometry

A Study on the Behavior of the Pressure Drop for the Fluid Flow in a Triangular Microchannel

Jyh-Tong Teng, Jiann-Cherng Chu, Jyh-Juinn Chen, Chi-Chuan Wang, Chun-Hung Lin, Ralph Greif

ESDA 2004; 519-525https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58365

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View Articletitled, A Study on the Behavior of the Pressure Drop for the Fluid Flow in a Triangular Microchannel

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Fluids , Pressure , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds number

Numerical Simulation of Joule Heating Effect on Electroosmotic Flow and Electrokinetic Mass Transport in Microchannels

Gongyue Tang, Chun Yang, Cheekiong Chai, Haiqing Gong

ESDA 2004; 527-534https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58390

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Joule Heating Effect on Electroosmotic Flow and Electrokinetic Mass Transport in Microchannels

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Topics: Computer simulation , Electrokinetics , Electroosmosis , Heating , Joules , Microchannels , Temperature , Electric fields , Electrolytes , Electrophoresis

Computational Characterization of Passive Fluid Mixing in Microfluidics

Erik D. Svensson

ESDA 2004; 535-543https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58422

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View Articletitled, Computational Characterization of Passive Fluid Mixing in Microfluidics

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Topics: Fluids , Microfluidics , Dynamic systems , Finite element methods , Fluid dynamics , Navier-Stokes equations

Capacitively and Inductively Coupled Plasma for MEMS Applications

Jaime H. Lozano-Parada, William B. J. Zimmerman

ESDA 2004; 545-551https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58437

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View Articletitled, Capacitively and Inductively Coupled Plasma for MEMS Applications

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Flow (Dynamics) , Electromagnetic fields , Pressure , Computer simulation , Embossing , Lasers , Lithography , Magnetic fields

Inverse Problems in Non-Newtonian Electrokinetic Flows in Microchannel Networks

William B. Zimmerman, Julia M. Rees, Thomas J. Craven

ESDA 2004; 553-560https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58438

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View Articletitled, Inverse Problems in Non-Newtonian Electrokinetic Flows in Microchannel Networks

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Topics: Electrokinetics , Flow (Dynamics) , Inverse problems , Microchannels , Fluids , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Finite element methods , Junctions , Pressure

Modelling Transport Limited Heterogeneous Chemistry in Microchannel Reactors

William B. Zimmerman

ESDA 2004; 561-567https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58441

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View Articletitled, Modelling Transport Limited Heterogeneous Chemistry in Microchannel Reactors

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Topics: Chemistry , Microchannels , Modeling , Chemical kinetics , Design , Mass transfer , Optimization , Two-phase flow

Nanoscale Vibrational Analysis of an Embedded Multi-Layered Graphene Sheet

K. Behfar, R. Naghdabadi, A. Vafai, H. E. Estekanchi

ESDA 2004; 569-572https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58629

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View Articletitled, Nanoscale Vibrational Analysis of an Embedded Multi-Layered Graphene Sheet

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Topics: Graphene , Nanoscale phenomena , Carbon , Van der Waals forces , Elastic moduli , Polymers , Resonance

Sensor Technology

Design and Development of Integrated Thick-Film Sensors for Prosthetic Hands

Darryl Cotton, Andy Cranny, Neil White, Steve Beeby, Paul Chappell

ESDA 2004; 573-589https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58027

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View Articletitled, Design and Development of Integrated Thick-Film Sensors for Prosthetic Hands

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Sensors , Thick films , Feedback , Prostheses , Resistors

Giant Magnetoimpedance Effect in a Co-Based Microwire for Quick-Response Magnetic Sensor Applications

Manh-Huong Phan, Hua-Xin Peng, Michael R. Wisnom, Seong-Cho Yu

ESDA 2004; 591-597https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58071

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View Articletitled, Giant Magnetoimpedance Effect in a Co-Based Microwire for Quick-Response Magnetic Sensor Applications

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Topics: Advanced materials , Currents , Design , Magnetic sensors , Sensors , Smart materials , Stress

Piezoelectric Paint: Thick-Film Sensors for Structural Monitoring of Shock and Vibration

J. M. Hale

ESDA 2004; 599-604https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58352

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View Articletitled, Piezoelectric Paint: Thick-Film Sensors for Structural Monitoring of Shock and Vibration

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Topics: Paints , Sensors , Shock (Mechanics) , Thick films , Vibration

Non-Intrusive Measurement of Volume and Mass Using Electrical Capacitance Tomography

Andrew Hunt, John Pendleton, Malcolm Byars

ESDA 2004; 605-611https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58398

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View Articletitled, Non-Intrusive Measurement of Volume and Mass Using Electrical Capacitance Tomography

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Topics: Capacitance , Mass measurement

Applying a Practical Method and an Out of Phase Technique to Estimate the Noise Level of Vibration Sensor

Yeu-Jong Huang, Bai-Tang Lee

ESDA 2004; 613-619https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58554

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View Articletitled, Applying a Practical Method and an Out of Phase Technique to Estimate the Noise Level of Vibration Sensor

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Topics: Accelerometers , Noise (Sound) , Sensors , Vibration

Numerical Simulation of Piezoelectric Sensor Used in a New Pedestrian Protection System

Renzo Capitani, Tommaso Iacomelli, Enrico Gobetto

ESDA 2004; 621-630https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58618

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Piezoelectric Sensor Used in a New Pedestrian Protection System

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Topics: Computer simulation , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Sensors

Systems Engineering

Robustness, Fidelity and Prediction-Looseness of Models

Yakov Ben-Haim, Franc¸ois M. Hemez

ESDA 2004; 631-635https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58008

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View Articletitled, Robustness, Fidelity and Prediction-Looseness of Models

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Topics: Robustness , Uncertainty

Modelling of Optimum Return From Disassembly of Products

Behzad Motevallian, Kazem Abhary, Lee H. S. Luong

ESDA 2004; 637-644https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58055

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View Articletitled, Modelling of Optimum Return From Disassembly of Products

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Cost benefit analysis , Emissions , Raw materials

Hybrid Simulation-Emulation Model: AGVS Example

Khalid Hasnan, Terrence Perera

ESDA 2004; 645-651https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58130

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Simulation-Emulation Model: AGVS Example

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Topics: Automated guided vehicles , Simulation

How Organizational Artefacts Fail to Protect Designed Systems

J. S. Busby, R. E. Hibberd

ESDA 2004; 653-660https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58132

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View Articletitled, How Organizational Artefacts Fail to Protect Designed Systems

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Topics: Accidents , Design , Dynamic systems , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Marine accidents , Traffic , Vessels

Web-Based Occupant Feedback for Building Energy Management Systems Using Fuzzy Logic

Ivan Khoo, Mark Cook

ESDA 2004; 661-670https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58137

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View Articletitled, Web-Based Occupant Feedback for Building Energy Management Systems Using Fuzzy Logic

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Topics: Building management systems , Feedback , Fuzzy logic

Vehicle Entry and Egress in Pregnancy: A Systems Approach

B. Serpil Acar, Alix M. Weekes

ESDA 2004; 671-678https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58149

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View Articletitled, Vehicle Entry and Egress in Pregnancy: A Systems Approach

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Topics: Vehicles , Automotive design , Design

The Application of Approximate Reasoning Methodologies to Offshore Engineering Design Based on Risk Assessment

A. G. Eleye-Datubo, H. S. Sii, J. Wang, J. B. Yang, J. Liu

ESDA 2004; 679-688https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58244

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View Articletitled, The Application of Approximate Reasoning Methodologies to Offshore Engineering Design Based on Risk Assessment

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Topics: Design , Ocean engineering , Risk assessment , FPSO , Risk , Modeling , Safety , Collisions (Physics) , Failure , Fuzzy set theory

On the Control of Dynamically Unstable Systems Using a Self Organizing Black Box Controller

David W. Russell

ESDA 2004; 689-697https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2004-58290

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View Articletitled, On the Control of Dynamically Unstable Systems Using a Self Organizing Black Box Controller

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Topics: Algorithms , Control equipment , Self-organization , Bioreactors , Dynamic systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electroplating , Mathematics , Oscillations , Textiles