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Topics: Cycles , High pressure (Physics) , Ice , Turbochargers , Engines , Cylinders , Gasoline engines , Hybrid electric vehicles , Intake manifolds , Internal combustion engines

Semi Active Vibration Control of a Passenger Car Using Magnetorheological Shock Absorber

Ali Fellah Jahromi, A. Zabihollah

ESDA 2010; 21-27doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24079

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Topics: Automobiles , Dampers , Shock absorbers , Suspension systems , Vibration control , Roads , Vibration , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Control systems

Incorporating Residual Stresses Into Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue Analysis of Cylinder Head

Serhat Erpolat, Demirhan Manav, Alper Tekeli, Cagri Sever

ESDA 2010; 29-36doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24119

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Topics: Cylinders , Fatigue analysis , Residual stresses , Thermomechanics , Stress , Durability , Fatigue , Automotive industry , Engines

Exergy Analysis of a Compressed Natural Gas Turbocharged Spark Ignited Engine

S. M. Mirsalim, A. Hajialimohammadi, M. Ehteram, V. Fakhari

ESDA 2010; 37-43doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24215

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Topics: Engines , Exergy analysis , Natural gas , Exergy , Fuels , Turbochargers , Air flow , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Gasoline

Effect of Dual Fuel Engine Parameters and Fuel Type on Engine Noise Emissions

Emad Elnajjar, Mohamed Y. E. Selim, Farag Omar

ESDA 2010; 45-57doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24253

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Topics: Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Noise (Sound) , Combustion , Compression , Diesel , Pressure , Cylinders , Design

Effect of Intentional Dry Friction Damping on the Performance of an Elastomeric Engine Mount

Caner Boral, Ender Cig˘erog˘lu, I˙brahim Korkmaz

ESDA 2010; 59-66doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24276

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Topics: Damping , Dry friction , Engines , Automotive engines , Inertia (Mechanics) , Vibration isolation , Dampers , Excitation , Noise (Sound) , Resonance

Application of Tuned Mass Dampers and Lever Type Vibration Isolator to the Quarter-Car Model in Order to Increase Ride Comfort

Go¨ksu Aydan, Ender Cig˘erog˘lu, S. C¸ag˘lar Bas¸lamıs¸lı

ESDA 2010; 67-75doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24277

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Topics: Dampers , Levers , Vibration isolators , Vibration , Damping , Inertia (Mechanics) , Springs , Stiffness , Suspension systems

Effect of Specimen Dimensions on Mechanical Behavior of Resistant Spot Welded Aluminium Lap Joints

L. Han, M. Thornton, C. Chandrasekar, S. Maggs, M. Shergold

ESDA 2010; 77-84doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24289

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Topics: Aluminum , Dimensions , Mechanical behavior , Design , Failure mechanisms , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear strength , Aluminum alloys , Engineers , Geometry

Process Feasibility Analysis of Self-Pierce Riveting High Strength Low Alloy Steel

L. Han, M. Thornton, R. Hewitt, A. Chrysanthou, M. Shergold

ESDA 2010; 85-91doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24290

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Topics: Alloy steel , Riveting , Joining , Aluminum , Rivets , Steel , Alloys , Aluminum alloys , High strength steel , Manufacturing

Testing and Modelling of an Advanced Motorcycle Shock Absorber

Vittore Cossalter, Alberto Doria, Roberto Pegoraro, Luca Trombetta

ESDA 2010; 93-102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24293

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Topics: Modeling , Motorcycles , Shock absorbers , Testing , Dampers , Delays , Compressibility , Compression , Inertia (Mechanics) , Valves

Vision System Based Lane Keeping Assistance Evaluated in a Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator

Fuat Cos¸kun, O¨zgu¨r Tuncer, Elif Karslıgil, Levent Gu¨venc¸

ESDA 2010; 103-114doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24346

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Topics: Hardware , Vehicles , Control equipment , Image processing , Roads , Testing , Algorithms , Composite materials , Computation , Computer software

The Stability and Chaos Analysis of a Nonlinear Wheeled Vehicle Model Under Road Excitation

Hamed Samandari, Mousa Rezaee

ESDA 2010; 115-120doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24451

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Topics: Chaos , Excitation , Roads , Stability , Vehicles , Degrees of freedom , Springs , Dampers , Dynamic response , Frequency response

An Aerodynamic Design and Optimization of a Heavy Truck for Drag Reduction

Bugra Selenbas, Hasan Gunes, Kenan Gocmen, Uygar Bahceci, Bertan Bayram

ESDA 2010; 121-129doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24482

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Topics: Design , Drag reduction , Optimization , Trucks , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Mirrors , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Aerodynamics

Construction of a Rational Tire Model for High Fidelity Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Under Extreme Driving and Environmental Conditions

S. C¸ag˘lar Bas¸lamıs¸lı, Selim Solmaz

ESDA 2010; 131-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24487

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Topics: Construction , Simulation , Tires , Vehicle dynamics , Vehicles , Adhesion , Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Roads

Power Train NVH Analysis With Excite in a Four Cylinder Inline Engine by Including Crankshaft Dynamics and Flywheel Swirl

E. Tolga Duran, Dirk Braumueller

ESDA 2010; 139-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24608

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Topics: Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Flywheels , Trains , Vibration , Finite element methods , Noise (Sound) , Vehicles

Powertrain Control of Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicles via Extremum Seeking Algorithm

Erkin Dinc¸men, I˙smail M. C. Uygan, Bilin Aksun Gu¨venc¸, Tankut Acarman

ESDA 2010; 147-156doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24643

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Topics: Algorithms , Hybrid electric vehicles , Engines , Batteries , Control algorithms , Combustion , Control equipment , Electric motors , Engineering simulation , Regenerative braking

A Computational Investigation on Seat Belt Use for Pregnant Drivers in Airbag Equipped Automobiles

B. Serpil Acar, Volkan Esat

ESDA 2010; 157-161doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24659

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Topics: Airbags , Automobiles , Seat belt usage , Wounds , Seat belts , Accidents , Engineering simulation , Restraint systems , Simulation , Traffic

Quarter Car Ride Model and Optimization Including a Suspension Mechanism

Yıldıray Koray, U¨mit So¨nmez

ESDA 2010; 163-174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24679

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Topics: Optimization , Dampers , Springs , Actuators , Computer software , Roads , Simulation , Computer simulation , Kinematics , Lumped parameter models

Optimal Gear Ratio and Gear Shift Strategy Design for a Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle Equipped With AMT

Morteza Montazeri-Gh, Zeinab Pourbafarani, Hassan Nehzati

ESDA 2010; 175-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24702

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Topics: Design , Gears , Genetic algorithms , Hybrid electric vehicles , Manual transmissions

A CFD Study on Heavy Duty DI Diesel Engine to Achieve Ultra-Low Emissions

M. Yilmaz, H. Koten, M. Zafer Gul

ESDA 2010; 183-194doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24746

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Topics: Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics , Diesel engines , Emissions , Sprays

Multibody Investigation on the Passive Safety Performances of Seats in Railway Vehicles

Francesco Caputo, Francesco Fidanza, Giuseppe Lamanna

ESDA 2010; 195-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24766

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Topics: Railway vehicles , Safety , Seat belts , Wounds , Biomechanics , Computer simulation , Crashworthiness , Railroads

Passive Feedback Unit for Steer by Wire Systems

Giuseppe Quaglia, Marco Scopesi, Fortunato Pepe, Mario Rossi

ESDA 2010; 203-208doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24768

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Topics: Feedback , Wire , Design , Ergonomics , Manufacturing , Safety , Steering systems , Steering wheels , Vehicles , Wheels

Vehicle Yaw Motion Control Using Takagi-Sugeno Modeling and Quadratic Boundedness via Dynamic Output Feedback

Sai¨d Mammar, Lydie Nouvelie`re, Nicoleta Minoiu-Enache, Se´bastien Glaser, Benoit Lusetti, Dominique Gruyer

ESDA 2010; 209-218doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24809

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Topics: Feedback , Modeling , Vehicles , Yaw , Design , Simulation , Braking , Computation , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics)

A Robust Active Vibration Control of Automotive Engine

V. Fakhari, H. A. Talebi, A. R. Ohadi

ESDA 2010; 219-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24834

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Topics: Actuators , Algorithms , Automotive engines , Cylinders , Degrees of freedom , Engines , Equations of motion , Feedback , Inertia (Mechanics) , Noise (Sound)

Computation of Overdrive Gear Ratio in Vehicle Gearbox With Considering Fuel Economy and Gearbox Specifications

R. Ghafoori Ahangar, M. R. Meigounpoory, A. Eskandari

ESDA 2010; 229-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24925

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Topics: Computation , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Gears , Mechanical drives , Vehicles , Engines , Fuel consumption , Damage , Noise (Sound)

Potentialities of Active Suspensions for the Improvement of Handling Performances

Francesco Braghin, Alessandro Prada, Edoardo Sabbioni

ESDA 2010; 235-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24963

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Topics: Actuators , Automotive industry , Control systems , Dampers , Inertia (Mechanics) , Springs , Stress , Suspension systems , Vehicles , Yaw

A New Sheet Die Design Methodology to Eliminate Scrap Shedding Problems During Mass Production

Beril Gu¨mu¨s¸, Bu¨lent Ekici

ESDA 2010; 243-249doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25024

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Topics: Computer software , Cutting , Cycles , Deformation , Design , Design methodology , Engineering simulation , Experimental design , Manufacturing , Manufacturing technology

Experimental Investigation of Gasoline Fumigation in a Turbocharged IDI Diesel Engine

Z. Sahin, O. Durgun, C. Bayram

ESDA 2010; 251-259doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25043

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Topics: Diesel engines , Gasoline , Combustion , Diesel , Engines , Smoke , Brakes , Compression , Cylinders , Exhaust systems

Evaluation of the Effect of Gas Leakage on Operation of an Optical Engine

E. Kapusuz, B. Ekici

ESDA 2010; 261-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25076

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Topics: Engines , Leakage , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Internal combustion engines , Piston rings , Combustion chambers , Cycles , Engineering simulation , Fluorescence

A New Approach for Simultaneous Vehicle Handling and Path Tracking Improvement Through SBW System

Amir Ali Janbakhsh, Reza Kazemi

ESDA 2010; 267-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25098

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Topics: Vehicles , Control equipment , Uncertainty , Stability , Tires , Algorithms , Coulombs , Damping , Feedback , Friction

Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Passenger Car’s Body

Amir Hosein Adl, Masoud Shariat Panahi

ESDA 2010; 277-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25124

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Topics: Design , Weight (Mass) , Automobiles , Computer simulation , Fatigue life , Optimization algorithms , Approximation , Artificial neural networks , Biodegradation , Computers

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Piston Cooling Jet’s Performance

Mohamad Izadi, Seyed Vahid Hosseini, Seyed Shahab Alaviyoun, Seyed Mostafa Agha Mirsalim

ESDA 2010; 287-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25145

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Topics: Cooling , Numerical analysis , Pistons , Computer simulation , Engines , Heat transfer coefficients , Temperature , Aluminum alloys , Computational fluid dynamics , Cylinders

Integrated AFS and DYC Sliding Mode Controller Design for Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Behrooz Mashadi, Majid Majidi

ESDA 2010; 295-301doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25284

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Hybrid electric vehicles , Vehicles , Yaw , Wheels , Electric motors , Torque , Degrees of freedom , Motors

Quantitative Feedback Theory Controller Design for Vehicle Stability Enhancement

Behrooz Mashadi, Masoud Goharimanesh, Mohammad Reza Gharib, Majid Majidi

ESDA 2010; 303-309doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25293

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Feedback , Stability , Uncertainty , Vehicles

Whiplash Protection by Energy Absorbing Car-Seat Concepts

Selcuk Himmetoglu, Memis Acar, Kaddour Bouazza-Marouf, Andy J. Taylor

ESDA 2010; 311-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25297

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Topics: Automotive seats , Wounds , Accidents , Engineering simulation , Risk , Simulation , Traffic

Testing to Investigate the Use of Lap Belt Positioners During Pregnancy

Alix M. Weekes, B. Serpil Acar

ESDA 2010; 321-328doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25398

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Topics: Belts , Testing , Seat belts , Pressure

Statistical Error Analysis for Dimensional Control in Automotive Body Assembly Process

S. Khodaygan, M. R. Movahhedy, A. Mirabolghasemi, M. Zendehbad, H. Moradi

ESDA 2010; 329-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25411

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Topics: Error analysis , Manufacturing , Errors , Chain , Computer-aided design , Joining

Fluids Engineering

Study of Air Bubble Formation Process in Aeration System

R. S. Amano, Ammar Alkhalidi

ESDA 2010; 335-339doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24045

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Topics: Bubbles , Computational fluid dynamics , Diffusers , Rubber , Water

On the Use of Flow Between Parallel Disks to Investigate Drag-Reducing Efficiency of Polymeric Additives

Shapoor Jafargholinejad, Kayvan Sadeghy

ESDA 2010; 341-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24094

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Topics: Disks , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Drag reduction , Friction , Reynolds number , Rotating disks , Skin friction (Fluid dynamics) , Surfactants , Turbulence

Generation and Control of Droplet in Cross Microchannel Flow With a Converging-Diverging Nozzle Shaped Section

Jerry M. Chen, Ming-Che Kuo

ESDA 2010; 347-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24102

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Topics: Drops , Microchannel flow , Nozzles , Emulsions , Flow (Dynamics) , Junctions , Water , Dimensions , Flow visualization , Microchannels

Experimental Study of Turbulence Across the Fractal Orifice Plate

S. M. Muztaba Salim, Franck C. G. A. Nicolleau, Stephen B. M. Beck, Andrzej F. Nowakowski

ESDA 2010; 353-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24108

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Topics: Fractals , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Plates (structures) , Pressure drop , Wind tunnels

Computational Study of a Target Fluidic Flowmeter

Andrzej F. Nowakowski, Franck C. G. A. Nicolleau, S. M. Muztaba Salim

ESDA 2010; 361-367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24133

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Topics: Flowmeters , Flow (Dynamics) , Reynolds number , Design , Boundary layers , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering prototypes , Geometry , Separation (Technology) , Signals

Thermal Mixing Length Determination by RANS Models in T-Junction

M. Aounallah, M. Belkadi, L. Adjlout, O. Imine

ESDA 2010; 369-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24232

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Topics: Junctions , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Turbulence , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Temperature , Temperature distribution

Analysis of Flow Over a Circular Cylinder by CFD and Reduced Order Modeling

Akin Paksoy, Buryan Apacoglu, Selin Aradag, Cosku Kasnakoglu

ESDA 2010; 377-384doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24302

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Principal component analysis

Instability of Viscoelastic Fluids in Blasius Flow

Amin Doostmohammadi, Seyyedeh Negin Mortazavi

ESDA 2010; 385-393doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24315

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrodynamic stability , Polynomials , Viscoelastic fluids

Experimental and Numerical Study of Cavitation in Centrifugal Pumps

Erfan Niazi, M. J. Mahjoob, Ardeshir Bangian

ESDA 2010; 395-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24332

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Topics: Cavitation , Centrifugal pumps

An Experimental Study on Flow Induced Vibration of a Circular Cylinder in Shear Flow

Ming Huei Yu, Yi-hsin Wu

ESDA 2010; 401-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24408

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Flow-induced vibrations , Shear flow , Vibration , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear (Mechanics) , Buoyancy , Data acquisition systems , Fluid dynamics

Transient Flow Simulation in Natural Gas Pipelines Using the State Space Model

M. Behbahani-Nejad, A. Ghanbarzadeh, R. Alamian

ESDA 2010; 409-415doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24433

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Topics: Natural gas distribution , Pipelines , Simulation , Transfer functions , Unsteady flow

Experimental Evaluation of Cavitating Venturi as a Passive Flow Controller in Different Sizes

Hamidreza Farshi Fasih, Hojat Ghassemi

ESDA 2010; 417-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24554

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Topics: Control equipment , Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Pressure , Venturi tubes

Numerical Study on Mass Transfer Effects on Spherical Cavitation Bubble Collapse in an Acoustic Field

Ehsan Samiei, Mehrzad Shams, Reza Ebrahimi

ESDA 2010; 425-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24606

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Topics: Acoustics , Bubbles , Cavitation , Collapse , Mass transfer , Pressure , Water , Diffusion (Physics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation

Optimization of a High Pressure Swirl Injector by Using Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) Method

Mohammad Rezaeimoghaddam, Hossein Moin, M. R. Modarres Razavi, Mohammad Pasandideh-Fard, Rasool Elahi

ESDA 2010; 435-445doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24614

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Topics: Ejectors , Fluids , High pressure (Physics) , Optimization , Flow (Dynamics) , Needles , Simulation , Discharge coefficient , Gasoline , Liquid films

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a Centrifugal Compressor

Hadi Karrabi, Ali Hajilouy-Benisi, Mahdi Nili-Ahmadabadi

ESDA 2010; 447-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24645

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Topics: Compressors , Gas turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Impellers , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Diffusers , Turbulence

CFD Modelling of Gear Windage Losses: Two Phase Modelling Using Particle Injections

Thomas Webb, Carol Eastwick, Herve´ Morvan

ESDA 2010; 459-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24654

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Gears , Modeling , Particulate matter , Drops , Spiral bevel gears , Two-phase flow , Bearings , Gas turbines , Heat

Boundary Drag Force Acting on an Impenetrable Nano-Particle

H. Karrabi, M. H. Kebriai, M. R. Meigounpoury

ESDA 2010; 469-473doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24666

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Nanoparticles , Flow (Dynamics) , Nanotubes , Reynolds number , Automotive engines , Boundary-value problems , Cancer , Coating processes , Coatings

Thermodynamic Effects on Cavitation in Water and Cryogenic Fluids

Maria Grazia De Giorgi, Maria Giovanna Rodio, Antonio Ficarella

ESDA 2010; 475-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24694

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Topics: Cavitation , Fluids , Water , Hot water , Nitrogen , Signals , Emission spectroscopy , Flow (Dynamics) , Nozzles , Photography

Design of a Francis Turbine for a Small Hydro Power Project in Turkey

Kutay Celebioglu, Gizem Okyay, Mehmet Yildiz

ESDA 2010; 483-492doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24744

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Topics: Design , Francis turbines , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Hydraulic equipment , Hydraulic turbines , Modeling , Optimization , Power stations

Effects of Inlet Geometry on the Pressure Drop and Collection Efficiency of Tangential Inlet Cyclones

Mehmet Teke, I˙rfan Karago¨z

ESDA 2010; 493-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24756

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Topics: Geometry , Pressure drop , Computational fluid dynamics , Turbulence , Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas flow , Navier-Stokes equations , Numerical analysis , Particulate matter

Numerical Simulation of Cavitation Bubble Collapse in the Vicinity of a Rigid Boundary

Ehsan Samiei, Mehrzad Shams, Reza Ebrahimi

ESDA 2010; 501-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24823

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Topics: Bubbles , Cavitation , Collapse , Computer simulation , Water , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Water vapor

Modeling of Tarbela Reservoir and Water Flow Simulation Through Its Spillways

Muhammad Abid, Muftooh Ur Rehman Siddiqi

ESDA 2010; 507-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24832

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Topics: Dams , Flow simulation , Modeling , Pressure , Reservoirs , Spillways , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Climate change , Computer simulation

Experimental Investigation of Flow Instability in a Supersonic Inlet

Mohammad Reza Soltani, Mohammad Farahani

ESDA 2010; 515-521doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24858

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Topics: Flow instability , Mach number , Wind tunnels , Flow (Dynamics) , Shock (Mechanics) , Flow visualization , Oscillations , Pressure , Shock waves , Testing

Influence of Swirl Number on NO_X Formation in a Turbulent Non-Premixed Flame

H. Zeinivand, F. Bazdidi-Tehrani

ESDA 2010; 523-532doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25001

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Topics: Flames , Nitrogen oxides , Turbulence , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Combustion chambers , Computer simulation , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Energy dissipation

Cavity Flame Holding for High Speed Reacting Flows

Onur Tuncer

ESDA 2010; 533-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25081

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Topics: Cavities , Flames , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion chambers , Mach number , Chemical kinetics , Combustion , Computer simulation , Flight , Fuels

A Numerical Study on Flow Characteristics of 2D Vertical Liquid Jet Striking a Horizontal Surface

M. Kimiaghalam, M. Passandideh-Fard

ESDA 2010; 541-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25136

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hydraulic jump , Buckling , Curved walls , Jets , Reynolds number , Steady state , Water

Modeling of Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow Within Simplex Atomizers

Mohammad Rezaeimoghaddam, Rasool Elahi, M. R. Modarres Razavi, Mohammad B. Ayani

ESDA 2010; 549-556doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25266

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Non-Newtonian fluids , Fluids , Pressure , Discharge coefficient , Navier-Stokes equations , Shear (Mechanics) , Sprays , Accounting

Mechanisms and Robotics

A New Design for Cassino Hexapod Robot

Nestor Eduardo Nava Rodri´guez, Luis Moreno Lorente, Giuseppe Carbone, Marco Ceccarelli

ESDA 2010; 557-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24020

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Topics: Design , Robots , Engineering prototypes , Architecture , Degrees of freedom , Mechatronics , Robotics , Simulation results , Wheels , Yaw

Design Optimization of Gimbal Robotic Joints Based on Task Space Manipulability

Foad Mohammadi, Iman Hemmatian, Kambiz Ghaemi Osgouie

ESDA 2010; 567-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24032

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Robotics , Manipulators , Genetic algorithms , Robots

Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of a 3 PRS Parallel Mechanism Using Constrained Robotic Approach

Meng-Shiun Tsai, Wei-Hsiung Yuan

ESDA 2010; 573-578doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24200

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Parallel mechanisms , Robotics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Geometry , Manipulators , Simulation , Structural mechanics , Torque

Control and Manipulation of Multibody Objects

Borhan Beigzadeh, Ali Meghdari, Saeed Sohrabpour

ESDA 2010; 579-584doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24203

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Topics: Actuators , Manipulators , Motors , Path planning , Stability

Design and Fuzzy Control of the Shark Robot-Fish Dorsal Fin Using SMA

Behnam Aghbali, Aghil Yousefi-Koma

ESDA 2010; 585-591doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24209

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Topics: Design , Fuzzy control , Robots , Wire , Control equipment , Actuators , Heating and cooling , Manufacturing , Nickel titanium alloys , Rotation

Gain Scheduling Fuzzy Sliding Mode Strategy for Robotic Motion Control

Shiuh-Jer Huang, Shian-Shin Wu, You-Min Huang

ESDA 2010; 593-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24249

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Topics: Gain scheduling , Motion control , Robotics , Sliding mode control

Optimal Path Planning for Painting Robots

A. Gasparetto, R. Vidoni, E. Saccavini, D. Pillan

ESDA 2010; 601-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24259

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Topics: Painting robots , Path planning , Computer-aided design , Shapes , Algorithms , Computer programming , Matlab , Painting , Robots , Sprays

Trajectory Planning for Manufacturing Robots: Algorithm Definition and Experimental Results

Alessandro Gasparetto, Albano Lanzutti, Renato Vidoni, Vanni Zanotto

ESDA 2010; 609-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24260

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Topics: Algorithms , Manufacturing , Robots , Splines , Trajectories (Physics)

Singularity Reduction of a 3-UPS Mechanism With 6 DOF for Haptic Applications

G. R. Vossoughi, M. Khodabakhsh

ESDA 2010; 619-626doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24386

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Topics: Haptics , Actuators

Walking Gait of a Single-Tetrahedral Robot: Design, Modeling and Implementation

M. Izadi, M. J. Mahjoob, M. Soheilypour

ESDA 2010; 627-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24434

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Navigation , Robots

The Effect of Foot Mass on Bifurcation and Chaotic Behavior of a Simple Passive Walking Biped Model

Siavash Tayefi, Abdolreza Ohadi

ESDA 2010; 633-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24488

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Topics: Bifurcation , Robots , Dimensions , Fractals

Design and Implementation of an Electrically Control Circuit for Undulating Fins of Fish-Like Robot

Ahmad Ghanbari, Mohsen Siahmansouri, Mir Masoud Seyyed Fakhrabadi, Seyyed Reza Hashemi Nesaz

ESDA 2010; 639-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24535

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Topics: Circuits , Design , Fins , Robots , Servomotors , Control panels , Density , Signals

Stiffness Analysis of a Spatial Parallel Mechanism With Flexible Moving Platform

Amir Rezaei, Alireza Akbarzadeh, Javad Enferadi

ESDA 2010; 647-655doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24560

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Topics: Finite element methods , Kinematics , Parallel mechanisms , Stiffness

Magnetic Pulse Driven Semi Compliant Four Bar Mechanism

Mutlu S¸entu¨rk, Murat Can Turan, Aslı Tekin, U¨mit So¨nmez, Kerim Kahraman, Eray Bozkurt

ESDA 2010; 657-668doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24571

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Electromagnets , Engineering prototypes , Magnetic fields , Neodymium , Permanent magnets , Rotation

Design and Analysis of a Foot Contact Sensor for Posture Control of a Biped Robot

Koray K. S¸afak, T. Batuhan Baturalp

ESDA 2010; 669-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24588

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Topics: Design , Robots , Sensors , Computation , Force sensors , Stability , Computer simulation , Corners (Structural elements) , Dimensions , Dynamic stability

Development of an R-Cube-Based General Purpose Haptic Device System

Tunc¸ Bilgincan, Mehmet I˙smet Can Dede

ESDA 2010; 675-682doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24596

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Topics: Haptics , Design , Actuators , Electrical discharge machining , Electromechanical devices , End effectors , Kinematics , Laser cutting , Manufacturing , Milling

Catching Continuum Between Preshape and Grasping Based on Fluidics

Baris Ozyer, Ismet Erkmen, Aydan M. Erkmen

ESDA 2010; 683-691doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24632

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Topics: Grasping , Particulate matter , Momentum , Fluids , End effectors , Energy dissipation , Fluid dynamics , Hydrodynamics , Simulation

Workspace Optimization of a Six Degrees of Freedom Parallel Manipulator for Micromachining

Ahmet Agaoglu, Namik Ciblak, Koray K. Safak

ESDA 2010; 693-701doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24695

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Micromachining , Optimization , Kinematics , Circuits , Numerical analysis , Topology , Visualization

A Novel Kinematics Modeling Method for Snake Robot in Travelling Locomotion

Javad Safehian, Hadi Kalani, Alireza Akbarzadeh

ESDA 2010; 703-709doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24761

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Topics: Kinematics , Modeling , Robots , Traveling waves , Computer software , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Numerical analysis , Shapes

A Simulation Based Framework for Discovering Planning Logic for Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Petr Svec, Max Schwartz, Atul Thakur, Davinder K. Anand, Satyandra K. Gupta

ESDA 2010; 711-720doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24894

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Topics: Simulation , Vehicles , Boats , Virtual reality , Blocks (Building materials) , Computer programming , Computers , Control equipment

The Generalized Jacobian Matrix and the Manipulators Kinetostatic Properties

Simone Cinquemani, Hermes Giberti, Giovanni Legnani

ESDA 2010; 721-729doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24919

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Topics: Jacobian matrices , Manipulators , Errors , Actuators , Robots , Theoretical analysis

Design and Control of a 13-DOF Biped Robot Using Human Gait

Reza Naghibi, Alireza Akbarzadeh Tootoonchi

ESDA 2010; 731-736doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24966

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Topics: Design , Robots , Trajectories (Physics) , Degrees of freedom , Motors , Actuators , Dampers , Humanoid robots , Knee , Springs

Multicriterion Offline Path Planning of a Biomimetic Underwater Vehicle Using NSGA II

Mansour Ataei, Aghil Yousefi-Koma, Masoud Shariat Panahi

ESDA 2010; 737-741doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24994

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Topics: Biomimetics , Path planning , Underwater vehicles , Algorithms , Dimensions , Safety

A Novel Method for Robust Control Using Taguchi Method and Genetic Algorithm in QFT Controller

Ali Akbar Akbari, Amir homayun Samiee, Pouria Naeemi Amini, Danial Fallah

ESDA 2010; 743-749doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25026

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Topics: Control equipment , Genetic algorithms , Quantum field theory , Robust control , Taguchi methods , Robots , Uncertainty , Design , Optimization , Engineering design processes

Trajectory Planning for Tricycle Mobile Manipulator With Moving Boundary Conditions Using Optimal Control Approach

Moharam H. Korayem, Mojtaba Abolhasani, Vahid Azimirad, Hassan Ansari

ESDA 2010; 751-757doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25060

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Manipulators , Optimal control , Trajectories (Physics) , Robots , Cables , Differential equations , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Simulation results

Indoor Environmental Mapping by Means of Autonomous Guided Agents

Maurizio Galetto, Luca Mastrogiacomo, Barbara Pralio, Cristina Spagnolo

ESDA 2010; 759-767doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25224

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Regulations , Sensors , Space , Vehicles , Wireless sensor networks

Modeling and Control of a Teletruck Using Electronic Load Sensing

Rico H. Hansen, Asger M. Iversen, Mads S. Jensen, Torben O. Andersen, Henrik C. Pedersen

ESDA 2010; 769-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25270

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Topics: Control modeling , Stress , Fluids , Control equipment , Power systems (Machinery) , Design , Energy efficiency , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery , Pressure

Kinematics Modeling of a Family of Pure Translational 3-P^UR Parallel Linear Manipulators

Giovanni Boschetti, Roberto Caracciolo, Alberto Trevisani

ESDA 2010; 779-788doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25278

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Modeling , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Topology

Performance Analysis of Planar Cable-Based Parallel Manipulators

Damiano Zanotto, Giulio Rosati, Aldo Rossi

ESDA 2010; 789-798doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25282

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Topics: Cables , Manipulators , Design , Weight (Mass) , End effectors , Haptics , Kinematics , Mechanical impedance , Optimization

A Cable-Suspended Robot With a Novel Cable Based End Effector

Omid Saber, Soroush Abyaneh, Hassan Zohoor

ESDA 2010; 799-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25312

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Topics: Cables , End effectors , Robots

Comparison of Contact Force Control Strategies on Different Robot Arm Types

Hu¨seyin Yaltirik, A. Kerim Kar, Bu¨lent Ekici

ESDA 2010; 809-817doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25404

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Topics: Force control , Robots , Algorithms , End effectors , Matlab

Mechatronics

Design of a Cost Effective Haptic Interface

Giovanni Bracco, Ermanno Giorcelli, Giuliana Mattiazzo, Carlo Romano`, Massimo Sorli

ESDA 2010; 819-826doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24157

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Topics: Design , Haptics , Machinery , Displacement , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic models , Engineering prototypes , Feedback , Force feedback , Kinematics

Design and Experimental Validation of a Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator for Mechanisms With Link Flexibility

Paolo Boscariol, Alessandro Gasparetto, Vanni Zanotto

ESDA 2010; 827-836doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24254

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Topics: Design , Hardware , Complex systems , Computer software , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering prototypes , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Signals

A Mechatronic Design Process for Three Axis Robots

Hira Karagulle, Murat Akdag, Levent Malgaca

ESDA 2010; 837-842doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24365

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Topics: Design , Robots , Computer programming , Motion control , American Petroleum Institute , Computer control , Computer software , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electronics , Finite element analysis

Design and Analysis of a Novel Sensory System for a Humanoid Robot Foot

Mohammad Hossein Soorgee, Aghil Yousefi-Koma, Behnam Aghbali, Maryam Kordbache, Amir Masoud Ghasemi

ESDA 2010; 843-848doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24725

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Topics: Design , Humanoid robots , Robots , Force sensors , Rubber , Sensors , Computer simulation , Finite element methods , Force measurement , Manufacturing

Neural Network Weight Optimisation Using the Bees Algorithm

Afshin Ghanbarzadeh

ESDA 2010; 849-854doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24733

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Topics: Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Optimization , Weight (Mass) , Wood products , Flaw detection , Robustness

Representation of the Operational Behaviour of an Educational Robot at Conceptual Design Using Petri Nets

Zu¨hal Erden

ESDA 2010; 855-862doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24880

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Topics: Conceptual design , Design , Robots

On Brushless Motors Continuous Duty Power Rate

Hermes Giberti, Simone Cinquemani

ESDA 2010; 863-872doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24916

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Topics: Motors , Machinery , Databases , Design , Inertia (Mechanics) , Momentum , Stress , Torque

A Low Cost Pneumatronic Unit for Pipes Inspections

Enrico Ravina

ESDA 2010; 873-878doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-24979

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Topics: Inspection , Muscle , Pipes

An Optical Fuzzy Control Servo System for Biomedical Specimen Inspections

Fu-Shin Lee, Chang-Li Lin

ESDA 2010; 879-884doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25004

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Topics: Biomedicine , Fuzzy control , Inspection , Servomechanisms , Algorithms , Control equipment , Data acquisition , Fuzzy logic , Lenses (Optics) , Matlab

Artificial Intelligence in Analysis of Fast Dynamic Actions

Ondrej Stasˇ, Maria´n Tolnay, Lubosˇ Magdolen

ESDA 2010; 885-889doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25108

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Topics: Artificial intelligence , Artificial neural networks , Algorithms , Hardware , Signal processing , Signals

Presenting a Multi-Level Superstructure Optimization Approach for Mechatronic System Design

Henrik C. Pedersen, Torben O. Andersen, Michael R. Hansen, Michael M. Bech

ESDA 2010; 891-898doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25150

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Electronics

Model-Based Piezoelectric Self-Sensing Technique

Marcus Neubauer, Andreas Renner, Jo˜rg Wallaschek

ESDA 2010; 899-906doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25291

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Topics: Actuators , Circuits , Computer software , Dynamic systems , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Frequency response , Mechanical admittance , Piezoelectric ceramics , Sensors

First Test Results of a Haptic Tele-Operation System to Enhance Stability of Telescopic Handlers

Stefano Cenci, Giulio Rosati, Damiano Zanotto, Fabio Oscari, Aldo Rossi

ESDA 2010; 907-914doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2010-25305

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Topics: Haptics , Stability , Machinery , Accidents , Actuators , Algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Diseases , Force feedback , Transportation systems

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