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Proceedings Papers
Volume 2: Automotive Systems, Bioengineering and Biomedical Technology, Fluids Engineering, Maintenance Engineering and Non-Destructive Evaluation, and Nanotechnology
Automotive Systems
Engineering Development of an Instrument Panel Concept Using a Unified FE Modeling Approach
ESDA 2006; 9-14https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95058
Topics:
Instrumentation
,
Modeling
,
Temperature
,
Design
,
Regulations
,
Automotive design
,
Computer-aided engineering
,
Economics
,
Engineering simulation
,
Engineers
Study of a New Transmission System for Electric Scooters
ESDA 2006; 35-40https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95128
Topics:
Batteries
,
Bevel gears
,
Design
,
Energy efficiency
,
Engines
,
Finite element methods
,
Gear trains
,
Gears
,
Motors
,
Noise (Sound)
Hybrid Driveline Concepts for Front and Rear Wheel Drive Cars
ESDA 2006; 47-53https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95195
Topics:
Automobiles
,
Wheels
,
Gears
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Manual transmissions
,
Batteries
,
Capacitors
,
Combustion
,
Design
,
Electric motors
Development of a Thermodynamic Model to Study the Behaviour of Reciprocating Air Compressor With Disc Valve Used in Automotive Braking System
ESDA 2006; 85-92https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95293
Topics:
Air compressors
,
Automotive brakes
,
Disks
,
Pressure
,
Torque
,
Valves
,
Compressors
,
Cylinders
,
Design
,
Modeling
Experimental Identification of a Motorcycle Rider 3D Movements on a Running Vehicle
ESDA 2006; 101-104https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95310
Topics:
Motorcycles
,
Vehicles
,
Computer simulation
,
Sensors
,
Belts
,
Cables
,
Calibration
,
End effectors
,
Robots
,
Transducers
Numerical and Experimental Approaches to Investigate the Stability of a Motorcycle Vehicle
ESDA 2006; 105-114https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95311
Topics:
Experimental methods
,
Motorcycles
,
Stability
,
Vehicles
,
Computer simulation
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Roads
,
Safety
,
Sensitivity analysis
,
Steady state
An Investigation on the Effect of Drivetrain Hybridization in a Transit Bus, Series Configuration
ESDA 2006; 115-122https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95317
Topics:
Air pollution
,
Buses
,
Cities
,
Corporate average fuel economy
,
Cycles
,
Design
,
Electric vehicles
,
Emissions
,
Engines
,
Fuel consumption
Electromagnetic Shock Absorbers for Automotive Suspensions: Electromechanical Design
Nicola Amati, Aldo Canova, Fabio Cavalli, Stefano Carabelli, Andrea Festini, Andrea Tonoli, Guglielmo Caviasso
ESDA 2006; 131-140https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95339
Topics:
Design
,
Shock absorbers
,
Electric motors
,
Automotive industry
,
Dampers
,
Damping
,
Modeling
,
Stress
,
Vehicles
,
Water hammer
Development of Energy Management System for a Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using Fuzzy Logic
ESDA 2006; 151-156https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95359
Topics:
Energy management systems
,
Fuzzy logic
,
Hybrid electric vehicles
,
Control equipment
,
Fuel consumption
,
Torque
,
Automobiles
,
Electric motors
,
Engines
,
Fuels
Development of the Control Strategy for an Innovative 4WD Device
ESDA 2006; 173-182https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95399
Topics:
Automotive industry
,
Control algorithms
,
Control equipment
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Gears
,
Kinematics
,
Simulation
,
Torque
,
Vehicles
Pneumatic Vehicular Suspension With a Controllable Stiffness Spring
ESDA 2006; 183-192https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95400
Topics:
Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Fluids
,
Design
,
Engineering simulation
,
Membranes
,
Simulation
A Control Strategy for Optimization of Power Losses in Series Hybrid Electric Vehicles Considering the Extension of Battery Life
ESDA 2006; 211-217https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95449
Topics:
Battery life
,
Hybrid electric vehicles
,
Optimization
,
Trains
,
Batteries
,
Control systems
,
Design
,
Generators
,
Simulation results
,
Traction
Optimal and Robust Design of Ground Vehicle Systems
ESDA 2006; 225-234https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95471
Topics:
Design
,
Vehicles
,
Optimization
,
Approximation
,
Automotive design
,
Pareto optimization
,
Robustness
Integrated Modeling of Vehicle and Driveline Dynamics
ESDA 2006; 235-244https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95485
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Modeling
,
Vehicles
,
Torque
,
Automotive industry
,
Control systems
,
Instrumentation
,
Safety
,
Simulation
,
Tires
A Fast and Reliable Dynamic Tyre-Road Contact Model for ABS Braking Manoeuvre Simulations
ESDA 2006; 271-278https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95552
Topics:
Braking
,
Engineering simulation
,
Roads
,
Simulation
,
Tires
,
Steady state
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Differential equations
,
Dimensions
,
Errors
Observer Design for Active Suspension Control for Passenger Cars
ESDA 2006; 287-295https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95564
Topics:
Automobiles
,
Design
,
Optimal control
A 4WS Control Strategy for Improving Race Car Performances
ESDA 2006; 297-304https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95568
Topics:
Automobiles
,
Control systems
,
Design
,
Vehicles
,
Wheels
A Semi-Physical Model of a Hydraulic Power Steering System for Vehicle Dynamics Simulations
ESDA 2006; 321-329https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95591
Topics:
Engineering simulation
,
Power steering
,
Simulation
,
Vehicle dynamics
,
Steering systems
,
Steering wheels
,
Torque
,
Vehicles
,
Wheels
,
Stiffness
HEAC and THYCS Projects
ESDA 2006; 331-338https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95644
Topics:
Air conditioning
,
Automobiles
,
Cities
,
Diffusion (Physics)
,
Fuel consumption
,
Regulations
,
Safety
,
Sensors
A Study of Factors Affecting Disc Brake Instability
ESDA 2006; 339-347https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95651
Topics:
Automotive brakes
,
Disks
,
Stability
,
Stress
,
Surface roughness
,
Vibration
,
Damping
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Design
,
Friction
Control Development Process of the Brake-by-Wire System
ESDA 2006; 349-358https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95660
Topics:
Brakes
,
Wire
,
Computer software
,
Safety
,
Testing
,
Vehicles
,
Design
,
Hardware
,
American Petroleum Institute
,
Architecture
Active Suspension Systems With Optimal Jerk Control
ESDA 2006; 359-364https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95684
Topics:
Suspension systems
,
Tradeoffs
,
Deflection
,
Tires
Two Material S-Frames Representation for Improving Crashworthiness
ESDA 2006; 373-377https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95698
Topics:
Crashworthiness
,
Absorption
,
Aluminum
,
Automobiles
,
Design
,
Rails
,
Safety
,
Steel
,
Structural analysis
Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior of Rotor-Bearing Systems Involving Two Hydrodynamic Oil Films in Series: Prediction and Test Application to High-Speed Turbochargers
ESDA 2006; 393-399https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95792
Topics:
Bearings
,
Rotors
,
Turbochargers
,
Rotordynamics
,
High temperature
,
Pressure
,
Shear (Mechanics)
,
Viscosity
,
Bearing design
,
Cycles
Bioengineering and Biomedical Technology
The Effect of the Electrostatic Field on the Deflection of Microcantilever Biosensors
ESDA 2006; 415-422https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95155
Topics:
Biosensors
,
Deflection
,
DNA
,
Cantilevers
,
Condensation
,
Cylinders
,
Electrostatic interactions
,
Entropy
,
Finite element analysis
,
Internal energy (Physics)
Biomechanical Testing of the Proximal Femoral Epiphysis: Intact and Implanted Condition
Luca Cristofolini, Francesco Pallini, Enrico Schileo, Mateusz Juszczyk, Elena Varini, Saulo Martelli, Fulvia Taddei
ESDA 2006; 431-440https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95187
Topics:
Biomechanics
,
Finite element model
,
Prostheses
,
Stress concentration
,
Testing
PhotoMEA: A New Step Towards Total Optical Analysis of In Vitro Neuronal Networks
Diego Ghezzi, Andrea Menegon, Alessandra Pedrocchi, Sara Mantero, Flavia Valtorta, Giancarlo Ferrigno
ESDA 2006; 441-449https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95218
Topics:
Imaging
,
Lasers
,
Optical fiber
,
Physiology
,
Plasticity
,
Ultraviolet radiation
Control of Different FEM Based Musculoskeletal Models of Human Lumbar Spine Under Different Loading Conditions Using Optimization Method
ESDA 2006; 451-457https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95224
Topics:
Finite element model
,
Lumbar spine
,
Musculoskeletal system
,
Optimization
,
Stress
,
Displacement
,
Muscle
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Kinematics
,
Stability
A Co-Robotic Positioning Device for Carrying Surgical End-Effectors
Silvia Frumento, Rinaldo C. Michelini, Rainer Konietschke, Ulrich Hagn, Tobias Ortmaier, Gerd Hirzinger
ESDA 2006; 477-486https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95308
Topics:
End effectors
,
Robotics
,
Surgery
,
Design
,
Ceilings
,
Collisions (Physics)
,
Ear
,
Endoscopes
,
Endoscopic devices
,
Needles
A Model for Bone Resorption
ESDA 2006; 487-495https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95401
Topics:
Bone
,
Constitutive equations
,
Fluid dynamics
,
Fluid pressure
,
Stress
,
Surgery
Mathematical and Finite Element Modelling of Spine to Investigate the Effects of Intra-Abdominal Pressure and Activation of Muscles Around Abdomen on the Spinal Stability
Hossein Mokhtarzadeh, Farzam Farahmand, Mohammad Parninapour, Fatemeh Malekipour, Abolfazl Shirazi-Adl, Navid Arjmand
ESDA 2006; 497-503https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95421
Topics:
Finite element analysis
,
Modeling
,
Muscle
,
Pressure
,
Stability
,
Cavities
,
Fibers
,
Shells
,
Finite element model
,
Fluids
Optimal Design of a Hip Joint Implant With Hollow Stem Using Finite Element Method
ESDA 2006; 505-510https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95423
Topics:
Design
,
Finite element methods
,
Bone
,
Cements (Adhesives)
,
Optimization
,
Cavities
,
Stress
,
Artificial joints
,
Finite element model
,
Hip joint prostheses
Optimal Adjustment Procedure of the External Fixators to Minimize the Soft Tissue Injury
ESDA 2006; 511-516https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95424
Topics:
Soft tissues
,
Wounds
,
Bone
,
Differential equations
,
Optimization
,
Bone fractures
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Matlab
Miniaturised Cutting Tool With Triaxial Force Sensing Capabilities for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Pietro Valdastri, Keith Houston, Arianna Menciassi, Paolo Dario, Arne Sieber, Masaru Yanagihara, Masakatsu Fujie
ESDA 2006; 517-524https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95446
Topics:
Cutting tools
,
Surgery
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Biological tissues
,
Catheters
,
Cutting
,
Feedback
,
Force sensors
,
Haptics
,
Mechanical properties
A Novel Injection System for Hypovolemic Patients
ESDA 2006; 525-530https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95454
Topics:
Blood
,
Catheters
,
Cycles
,
Damage
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fluids
,
Mechanical behavior
,
Pressure
,
Reservoirs
Effect of Microgrooved Surfaces on Fibroblast Cells Orientation
ESDA 2006; 531-538https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95487
Topics:
Fibroblasts
,
Lithography
,
Polymers
,
Molding
,
Elongation
,
Lasers
,
Silicon
Molecular Imprinted Nanostructures in Biomedical Applications
ESDA 2006; 561-567https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95669
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Nanostructures
,
Membranes
,
Nanoparticles
,
Proteins
,
Polymerization
,
Polymers
,
Adhesion
,
Cavities
,
Particulate matter
Mechanical Characterization of Myosin II, Actin and Their Complexes by Molecular Mechanics Approach
ESDA 2006; 569-578https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95670
Topics:
Molecular mechanics
,
Mechanical properties
,
Proteins
,
Elastic moduli
,
Elasticity
,
Elongation
,
Engineering simulation
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Muscle
Molecular Modelling of Small Molecule Diffusion in Biopolymer Blends Membranes for Biomedical Applications
Mariana Ionita, Davide Silvestri, Alfonso Gautieri, Emiliano Votta, Gianluca Ciardelli, Alberto Redaelli
ESDA 2006; 579-586https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95671
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Biopolymers
,
Diffusion (Physics)
,
Membranes
,
Modeling
,
Permeability
,
Molecular dynamics simulation
,
Polymers
,
Simulation
,
Water
The Muscle Myogram as a Control Signal for Use in Powered Limb Orthosis
ESDA 2006; 605-612https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95812
Topics:
Muscle
,
Orthotics
,
Signals
,
Algorithms
,
Prostheses
,
Sensors
Fluids Engineering
Bowl-Type Diffusers for Low Specific-Speed Pumps: An Industrial Application
Paolo Boncinelli, Roberto Biagi, Antonio Focacci, Umberto Corradini, Andrea Arnone, Marco Bernacca, Massimiliano Borghetti
ESDA 2006; 667-676https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95248
Topics:
Diffusers
,
Pumps
,
Design
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Geometry
Determination of Velocity Profiles of Sand Particles in Jetting Bed
ESDA 2006; 701-708https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95297
Topics:
Nozzles
,
Particulate matter
,
Sands
,
Density
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Fluidization
,
Jets
,
Steady state
Computer-Aided Design and Numerical Flow Analysis of Axial-Flow Pump With Inducer
ESDA 2006; 717-722https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95369
Topics:
Axial flow
,
Computer-aided design
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Pumps
,
Impellers
,
Blades
,
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Design
,
Computation
,
Computer simulation
CFD Integration Into Design Process of Motorcycles
ESDA 2006; 743-750https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95462
Topics:
Computational fluid dynamics
,
Design
,
Motorcycles
,
Conceptual design
,
Geometry
,
Numerical analysis
,
Safety
,
Stability
,
Wind tunnels
Estimation of the Damping in MEMS Inertial Sensors: Comparison Between Numerical and Experimental Results Both at High and Low Pressure Levels
ESDA 2006; 759-766https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95549
Topics:
Damping
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Pressure
,
Sensors
,
Fluids
,
Dimensions
,
Vacuum
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
High pressure (Physics)
,
Mean free path
Maintenance Engineering and Non-Destructive Evaluation
A Life Cycle Cost Analysis Approach for Selection of a Typical Heavy Usage Multistage Centrifugal Pump
ESDA 2006; 865-873https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95213
Topics:
Centrifugal pumps
,
Life cycle costing
,
Pumps
,
Maintenance
,
Reliability
,
Design
,
Engineers
,
Engines
,
Failure
,
Maintainability
Machinery Faults Detection and Forecasting Using Hidden Markov Models
ESDA 2006; 895-901https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95472
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Computation
,
Data acquisition
,
Machinery
,
Sensors
,
Vibration
An Investigation on the Failure Risks in a Steam Cracking Plant
ESDA 2006; 921-929https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95796
Topics:
Cracking (Materials)
,
Failure
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Steam
,
Risk
,
Risk analysis
,
Damage
,
Ethylene-propylene rubber
,
Fuzzy logic
,
Hydrogen
Nanotechnology
Critical Penetration Depth for Nano/Micro Indentation Test to Determine Elastic-Plastic Film Properties Deposited on Hard Substrates
ESDA 2006; 931-938https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95143
Topics:
Film thickness
,
Finite element analysis
,
Hardening
,
Materials properties
,
Mechanical properties
,
Stress
,
Thin films
Parameterization of a Piezoelectric Nanomanipulation Device
ESDA 2006; 939-945https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95147
Topics:
Cycles
,
Errors
,
Optimal control
Surface Acoustic Love Waves Sensor for Chemical and Electrochemical Detection
Najla Fourati, Jean-Marie Fougnion, Lionel Rousseau, Patrick Lepeut, Olivier Franc¸ais, Patrick Boutin, Christophe Vedrine, Jean-Jacques Bonnet, Bruno Mercier, Christine Pernelle
ESDA 2006; 973-980https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95461
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Electrodeposition
,
Sensors
,
Waves
Development of a Laser Based Dual-Axial Five-Degrees-of-Freedom Measurement System for an X-Y Stage
Wen-Yuh Jywe, Chien Hung Liu, Yun-Feng Teng, Chun-Jen Chen, Jing-Chung Shen, Wen-Hsiang Hsieh, Yung-Cheng Wang
ESDA 2006; 997-1002https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95572
Topics:
Lasers
,
Measurement systems
,
Errors
,
Interferometers
,
Design
,
Resolution (Optics)
,
Yaw
Thermal-CVD System Designed for Growth of Carbon Nanotubes
Samuele Porro, Simone Musso, Massimo Rovere, Mauro Giorcelli, Angelica Chiodoni, Alberto Tagliaferro
ESDA 2006; 1025-1034https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2006-95721
Topics:
Carbon nanotubes
,
Chemical vapor deposition
,
Carbon
,
Temperature
,
Catalysts
,
Electron microscopy
,
Evaporation
,
Furnaces
,
High temperature
,
Metals