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ASME 1991 Computers in Engineering Conference: Volume 2 — Finite Elements/Computational Geometry; Computers in Education; Robotics and Controls

Computers in Engineering Conference

Finite Element Applications

The Use of Advanced Transient Structural Codes to Study Interior Gun Dynamics

Stephen Wilkerson

IDETC-CIE 1991; 1-7https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0089

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View Articletitled, The Use of Advanced Transient Structural Codes to Study Interior Gun Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Transients (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Kinetic energy , Modeling , Projectiles

Computer Simulation of Dynamic Impact Processes: A Visual and Audio Presentation

Wing L. Cheng, Alan Craig, Ilhan Dilber

IDETC-CIE 1991; 9-13https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0090

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View Articletitled, Computer Simulation of Dynamic Impact Processes: A Visual and Audio Presentation

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Topics: Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics)

Finite Element Stress Analysis of Engine Piston

Anil Mistry, Raj Sodhi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 15-21https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0091

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Stress Analysis of Engine Piston

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Topics: Engines , Finite element analysis , Pistons , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress , Design , Aluminum alloys , Cylinders , Deformation , Finite element model

Guidelines for Using Finite Element to Model Cortical Defects

G. R. Gessel, J. P. Bartlett, K.-A. An, B. F. Morrey

IDETC-CIE 1991; 23-29https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0092

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View Articletitled, Guidelines for Using Finite Element to Model Cortical Defects

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Torsion

Evaluating Optical Surfaces Using the Finite Element Method

Alson E. Hatheway, David Bella, Vigen Ghazarian

IDETC-CIE 1991; 31-36https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0093

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View Articletitled, Evaluating Optical Surfaces Using the Finite Element Method

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Topics: Deflection , Design , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Hardware , Mirrors , Optical instruments , Relaxation (Physics)

Applied Computer Methods in Mechanics I

An Attempt at the Detection of a Flaw Using the Inverse Problem Solution of Impedance Imaging

M. A. Hussain, M. McKee, J. Frankel

IDETC-CIE 1991; 37-41https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0094

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View Articletitled, An Attempt at the Detection of a Flaw Using the Inverse Problem Solution of Impedance Imaging

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Topics: Computer simulation , Computerized tomography , Electric current , Fracture (Materials) , Imaging , Inverse problems , Nondestructive evaluation

Dynamic Response Formulation for Pneumatically Driven Liquid in a Pressure Vessel

Richard B. Loucks

IDETC-CIE 1991; 43-47https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0095

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Response Formulation for Pneumatically Driven Liquid in a Pressure Vessel

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Topics: Dynamic response , Pressure vessels , Aluminum powders , Flow (Dynamics) , Flames , Aluminum , Containment vessels , Vessels , Army , Combustion chambers

Dynamic Overturning Response of an Army Vehicle Subjected to a Side-On Blast Overpressure

Aaron Das Gupta, Henry L. Wisniewski

IDETC-CIE 1991; 49-57https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0096

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Overturning Response of an Army Vehicle Subjected to a Side-On Blast Overpressure

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Topics: Army , Vehicles , Cables , Defense industry , Diffraction , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Electronic equipment , Hardening , Manufacturing , Multibody dynamics

Evaluation of Civilian Blast Damage Claims

Gerald Bulmash

IDETC-CIE 1991; 59https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0097

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Civilian Blast Damage Claims

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Topics: Damage , Army , Damage assessment , Explosions , Explosives , Firing , Guns , Military systems , Waves

Finite Element and Boundary Element Methods/Error Indicators

A Two-Level Multigrid Algorithm for Solving 3-D Quadratic Finite Element Models

Yoram Pressburger, Renato Perucchio, David A. Field

IDETC-CIE 1991; 61-69https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0098

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View Articletitled, A Two-Level Multigrid Algorithm for Solving 3-D Quadratic Finite Element Models

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Topics: Algorithms , Finite element model , Cycles , Errors , Relaxation (Physics) , Approximation , Finite element analysis

Structural Finite Elements With High-Order Basis Functions

Chad D. Balch

IDETC-CIE 1991; 71-78https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0099

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View Articletitled, Structural Finite Elements With High-Order Basis Functions

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Polynomials , Shells , Deformation , Displacement , Finite element methods , Modal analysis , Rotation

An Element Error Indicator for Guided Adaptivity With the p-Version

John E. Schiermeier

IDETC-CIE 1991; 79-85https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0100

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View Articletitled, An Element Error Indicator for Guided Adaptivity With the p-Version

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Topics: Errors , Polynomials

Analysis of Stiffened Plates Using the Boundary Element and Finite Element Hybrid Method

Hui-Ru Shih, Roger C. Duffield

IDETC-CIE 1991; 87-92https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0101

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Stiffened Plates Using the Boundary Element and Finite Element Hybrid Method

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Finite element analysis , Plates (structures) , Algorithms , Equilibrium (Physics) , Integral equations

Analytical Evaluation of the Integrals Appearing in the Boundary Element Method for Some Problems in Mechanics

Jugma N. Bora

IDETC-CIE 1991; 93-102https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0102

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View Articletitled, Analytical Evaluation of the Integrals Appearing in the Boundary Element Method for Some Problems in Mechanics

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Polynomials , Approximation , Errors , Integral equations , Interpolation , Shapes

Applied Computer Methods in Mechanics II

Distribution of Flow Across the Radius of an Axisymmetric Shock Tube With Variable Cross-Sectional Area

Stephen J. Schraml, Richard J. Pearson

IDETC-CIE 1991; 103-108https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0103

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View Articletitled, Distribution of Flow Across the Radius of an Axisymmetric Shock Tube With Variable Cross-Sectional Area

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Shock tubes , Modeling , Turbulence , Pressure , Computers , Flow simulation , Pressure measurement , Unsteady flow , Viscosity

Evaluation of Thermal Radiation Simulator Rectangular Pulse Characterization Methods

Richard B. Loucks

IDETC-CIE 1991; 109-114https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0104

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Thermal Radiation Simulator Rectangular Pulse Characterization Methods

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Topics: Thermal radiation , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Temperature profiles , Aluminum plate , Aluminum powders , Computers , Finite difference methods , Nuclear weapons , Oxygen , Simulation

Finite Element Method of Flexible Multibody Dynamics Based on a New Kind of Floating Frame

You-Fang Lu, Zhao-Hui Qi, Bin Wang, Guan-Min Feng

IDETC-CIE 1991; 115-119https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0105

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Method of Flexible Multibody Dynamics Based on a New Kind of Floating Frame

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Topics: Finite element methods , Multibody dynamics , Equations of motion , Finite element analysis , Numerical analysis

Analysis of EDM Process: A Finite Element Approach

P. Madhu, V. K. Jain, T. Sundararajan, K. P. Rajurkar

IDETC-CIE 1991; 121-127https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0106

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View Articletitled, Analysis of EDM Process: A Finite Element Approach

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Topics: Electrical discharge machining , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Heat , Absorption , Computation , Melting , Shapes , Transient heat transfer

Nonlinear Finite Element Techniques

Self-Adaptive Algorithm for Efficient Computation of Elasto-Plastic Material Process

Sang H. Lee

IDETC-CIE 1991; 129-138https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0107

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View Articletitled, Self-Adaptive Algorithm for Efficient Computation of Elasto-Plastic Material Process

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Topics: Algorithms , Computation , Hardening , Plastics

Elastic-Plastic FEM Analysis of Deformations of a Cylinder Subjected to Severe Uniaxial and Bilateral Compression by Flat Plates

M. Gotoh, Y. Shibata

IDETC-CIE 1991; 139-146https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0108

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View Articletitled, Elastic-Plastic FEM Analysis of Deformations of a Cylinder Subjected to Severe Uniaxial and Bilateral Compression by Flat Plates

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Topics: Compression , Cylinders , Deformation , Finite element methods , Flat plates , Shapes , Circular cylinders , Constitutive equations , Corners (Structural elements) , Flow (Dynamics)

A Simple and Efficient Large-Displacement Formulation for Beam Elements

Xiaodong Tang

IDETC-CIE 1991; 147-152https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0109

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View Articletitled, A Simple and Efficient Large-Displacement Formulation for Beam Elements

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Topics: Displacement , Stiffness , Finite element analysis , Computation , Errors , Simply supported beams

Full Beam Formulation for Coupled Elastic and Rigid Body Motion

C. Venkatakrishnan, B. Fallahi, H. Y. Lai

IDETC-CIE 1991; 153-159https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0110

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View Articletitled, Full Beam Formulation for Coupled Elastic and Rigid Body Motion

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Inertia (Mechanics) , Rigid-body mechanisms , Rotating beams , Rotational inertia

Finite Element Technique for the Curved Beam Analysis: In-Plate Vibration of Curved Beam With Varying Cross Section

Michihiko Tanaka, Motoki Kobayashi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 161-166https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0111

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Technique for the Curved Beam Analysis: In-Plate Vibration of Curved Beam With Varying Cross Section

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Vibration , Free vibrations , Algorithms , Displacement , Interpolation , Numerical analysis , Plates (structures) , Rods , Shapes

Finite Elements: Analysis, Mesh Generation, Interfaces, and Software Development

GRAPE: Finite Element Analysis and Shareware

E. R. Luczak, Q. Letan

IDETC-CIE 1991; 167-175https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0112

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View Articletitled, GRAPE: Finite Element Analysis and Shareware

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Computer software , Engineers , Computers , Finite element methods

Editing of Finite Element Models

Gert M. Lundgren

IDETC-CIE 1991; 177-179https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0113

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View Articletitled, Editing of Finite Element Models

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Topics: Design , Finite element model , Shapes , Stress

Automatic Mesh Generation of Complex Hollow Structures via Substructuring Into Box-Like Components

Kazem Abhary

IDETC-CIE 1991; 181-186https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0114

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View Articletitled, Automatic Mesh Generation of Complex Hollow Structures via Substructuring Into Box-Like Components

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Mesh generation , Milling machines , Modeling

Description of an Interface Between MSC/NASTRAN and MATRIX_x With Example Applications

Scot Morrison, John Caffrey

IDETC-CIE 1991; 187-195https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0115

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View Articletitled, Description of an Interface Between MSC/NASTRAN and MATRIX<sub>x</sub> With Example Applications

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Design sensitivity analysis , Microwaves , Robustness , Satellites , Simulation , Stiffness

Upgrades for Engineering Software

Marinos Hadjistylianou, Daniel Hoffman

IDETC-CIE 1991; 197-203https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0116

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View Articletitled, Upgrades for Engineering Software

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Topics: Computer software , Errors , Hardware , Software development

Dynamics and Vibrations

Approximate Solution of Nonclassically Damped Systems

F. Ma, J. H. Hwang

IDETC-CIE 1991; 205-209https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0117

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View Articletitled, Approximate Solution of Nonclassically Damped Systems

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Topics: Damped linear dynamic systems , Damping , Errors , Separation (Technology)

Reduction of Vehicle Interior Noise Using Our New Structural-Acoustic Sensitivity Analysis Methods

Ichiro Hagiwara, Wakae Kozukue, Zheng-Dong Ma

IDETC-CIE 1991; 211-221https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0118

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View Articletitled, Reduction of Vehicle Interior Noise Using Our New Structural-Acoustic Sensitivity Analysis Methods

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Topics: Acoustics , Noise (Sound) , Sensitivity analysis , Vehicles , Vibration , Design , Simulation , Structural dynamics , Symmetry (Physics)

Active Control of a Plate Using Segmented Distributed Sensors and Actuators: Finite Element Development and Analysis

H. S. Tzou, H. Bahrami

IDETC-CIE 1991; 223-228https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0119

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View Articletitled, Active Control of a Plate Using Segmented Distributed Sensors and Actuators: Finite Element Development and Analysis

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Topics: Actuators , Finite element analysis , Sensors , Flexible structures , Algorithms , Computation , Feedback , Hamilton's principle

Precision Machines: Diagnostics of Vibration Through Modal and Finite Element Analysis

V. Prakash, R. J. Montague

IDETC-CIE 1991; 229-233https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0120

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View Articletitled, Precision Machines: Diagnostics of Vibration Through Modal and Finite Element Analysis

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Machinery , Vibration , Finite element model , Computer software , Design , Electronic components , Hardware , Modal analysis , Surface mount assemblies

Finite Element Analysis of Turbine Blades

A. Carnero, J. Kubiak, A. López

IDETC-CIE 1991; 235-244https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0121

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of Turbine Blades

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Turbine blades , Blades , Failure , Finite element methods , Turbines , Erosion , Fracture (Materials) , Computation , Deformation

Mesh Generation/Computational Geometry

Finite Element Mesh Generator Applying Constraints’ Propagation and Isoparametric Mapping

J. Rodriguez, M. Him

IDETC-CIE 1991; 245-251https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0122

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Mesh Generator Applying Constraints’ Propagation and Isoparametric Mapping

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Generators , Algorithms , Finite element model , Mesh generation , Boundary-value problems

Automatic Mesh Generation on Annular Profiles With Geometric Constraints

M. Sharma, J. Rodriguez, N. Langrana

IDETC-CIE 1991; 253-260https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0123

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View Articletitled, Automatic Mesh Generation on Annular Profiles With Geometric Constraints

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Topics: Composite materials , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Density , Fibers , Finite element methods , Generators , Mesh generation

Computer-Aided Geometry Design of Trapezoidal Threaded Variable Pitch Conical Lead Screws

Jen-Yu Liu, Hong-Sen Yan

IDETC-CIE 1991; 261-264https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0124

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View Articletitled, Computer-Aided Geometry Design of Trapezoidal Threaded Variable Pitch Conical Lead Screws

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Design , Geometry , Screws , Computer-aided design , Machining , Solid modeling

Line Integral Computation of Geometrical Properties of Plane Faces and Polyhedra

H. B. Wilson, G. S. Chang

IDETC-CIE 1991; 265-270https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0125

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View Articletitled, Line Integral Computation of Geometrical Properties of Plane Faces and Polyhedra

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Topics: Computation , Computer software

Finite Element Mesh Generation With Computed Tomography Scan Data

C. Stan Wei, Clark D. Skinner

IDETC-CIE 1991; 271-279https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0126

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Mesh Generation With Computed Tomography Scan Data

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Topics: Computerized tomography , Finite element analysis , Mesh generation , Solids , Design , Algorithms , Finite element model , Generators , Geometry , Simulation

CAD in Education

Using Expert Systems and the Personal Computer in the Design of Machine Elements

Terry E. Shoup

IDETC-CIE 1991; 281-286https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0127

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View Articletitled, Using Expert Systems and the Personal Computer in the Design of Machine Elements

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Topics: Computers , Design , Expert systems , Machine components , Computer software , Compression , Springs , Wire

Innovative Approaches for Teaching Descriptive Geometry With CADD

John G. Cherng

IDETC-CIE 1991; 287-292https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0128

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View Articletitled, Innovative Approaches for Teaching Descriptive Geometry With CADD

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Topics: Geometry , Teaching , Computer software , Computers , Creativity , Design , Engineering drawing and drafting

Using Demostration Programs in a Numerical Methods Course

R. W. Toogood

IDETC-CIE 1991; 293-298https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0129

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View Articletitled, Using Demostration Programs in a Numerical Methods Course

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Computer software , Computer-aided engineering , Computers , Undergraduate students

Teaching Advanced CAD Concepts

Paul A. Tombers

IDETC-CIE 1991; 299-304https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0130

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View Articletitled, Teaching Advanced CAD Concepts

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Teaching , Computer software , Engineering teachers , Engineers , Three-dimensional models

Incorporating Solid Modeling Into Engineering Curriculum

Y. C. Pao

IDETC-CIE 1991; 305-310https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0131

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View Articletitled, Incorporating Solid Modeling Into Engineering Curriculum

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Topics: Solid modeling , Students , Engineering drawing and drafting , Computer programming , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Dimensions , Engineering education , Solids , Teaching

Computers in Thermal Science Education

Computer-Aided Design of Bicycles

M. Khosrowjerdi, Robert C. Azar, Ali Salehi, G. H. Nazari

IDETC-CIE 1991; 311-320https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0132

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View Articletitled, Computer-Aided Design of Bicycles

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Topics: Bicycles , Computer-aided design , Design , Computer software , Computers , Engineering prototypes , Databases , Deflection , Engineers , Finite element analysis

Teaching Computer-Based Data Acquisition Through an Airfoil Experiment

T. Gary Yip

IDETC-CIE 1991; 321-325https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0133

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View Articletitled, Teaching Computer-Based Data Acquisition Through an Airfoil Experiment

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Topics: Airfoils , Computers , Data acquisition , Teaching , Students , Computer programming , Computer software , Data acquisition systems , Hardware , Mechanical engineering

Developing a CAD Tutorial Using Hypermedia Concepts

Martin Cwiakala, Scott Stamp

IDETC-CIE 1991; 327-334https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0134

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View Articletitled, Developing a CAD Tutorial Using Hypermedia Concepts

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Students , Computer software

Computer Modeling of Flow Through Engineering Devices: Exercises for the Undergraduate Student

J. J. Bazaar, J. R. Shanebrook

IDETC-CIE 1991; 335-339https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0135

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View Articletitled, Computer Modeling of Flow Through Engineering Devices: Exercises for the Undergraduate Student

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Undergraduate students , Discharge coefficient , Computers , Fluids , Mechanical engineers , Modeling , Pipes , Venturi tubes

Computerized Data Acquisition, Reduction and Analysis of a Solar Water Heating System

Said Dini, Wellen G. Davison, John Vaccaro

IDETC-CIE 1991; 341-345https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0136

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View Articletitled, Computerized Data Acquisition, Reduction and Analysis of a Solar Water Heating System

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Topics: Data acquisition , Solar water heating , Data acquisition systems , Computers , Flat plates , Actinometers , Data collection , Heat exchangers , Hot water heating , Lumber

Robotics in Education

Development of an Integrated Simulation and Experimentation Approach to Engineering Education

Keith W. Buffinton, James W. Baish, James H. Moffitt

IDETC-CIE 1991; 347-354https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0137

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View Articletitled, Development of an Integrated Simulation and Experimentation Approach to Engineering Education

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Topics: Computer simulation , Computer software , Education , Engineering education , Engineering simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Engineers , Hardware , Simulation , Students

Optimum Design of a Bipedal Walking Robot

Karen Martin, Mark Reuber

IDETC-CIE 1991; 355-360https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0138

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View Articletitled, Optimum Design of a Bipedal Walking Robot

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Topics: Design , Robots , Manufacturing , Computers , Design for Manufacturing , Fasteners , Legged locomotion , Testing , Weight (Mass)

A Work Cell Animator for Robotics Instruction

R. W. Toogood

IDETC-CIE 1991; 361-366https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0139

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View Articletitled, A Work Cell Animator for Robotics Instruction

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Topics: Robotics , Robots , Computer programming , Algorithms , Computers , Hardware , Robot kinematics , Students

Declarative Rule Based Programming for Solving Problems in Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

Imtiaz Haque, Cecil O. Huey

IDETC-CIE 1991; 367-374https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0140

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View Articletitled, Declarative Rule Based Programming for Solving Problems in Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

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Topics: Computer programming , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Machinery , Computer software , Design , Engineering education , FORTRAN , Students

Recent Advances in Computers in Mechanical Engineering

Combustion Modelling to Evaluate Turbulent Burning Velocities During Spark Ignition Engine Combustion

E. H. James

IDETC-CIE 1991; 375https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0141

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View Articletitled, Combustion Modelling to Evaluate Turbulent Burning Velocities During Spark Ignition Engine Combustion

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Topics: Combustion , Modeling , Spark-ignition engine , Turbulence , Flames , Computers , Combustion chambers , Emissions , Engines , Exhaust systems

Computer Modeling, Simulation, and Validation at FMC

B. Fatemi, J. Wiederrick

IDETC-CIE 1991; 377https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0142

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View Articletitled, Computer Modeling, Simulation, and Validation at FMC

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Topics: Computer simulation , Simulation , Design , Computers , Computer software , Computer-aided engineering , Cycles , Data acquisition , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic modeling

A Least-Squared Optimization Approach to the Design of Belleville Springs

Terry E. Shoup, Lilia Sanchez

IDETC-CIE 1991; 379https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0143

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View Articletitled, A Least-Squared Optimization Approach to the Design of Belleville Springs

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Springs , Deflection , Stress , Disks , Engineering fundamentals , Shock (Mechanics) , Vibration , Vibration isolation

Monte Carlo Simulations of Two and Three Dimensional Fluids Revisited: A Successful Demonstration of the Use of Polar Coordinates

Francis J. Conlan

IDETC-CIE 1991; 381https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0144

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View Articletitled, Monte Carlo Simulations of Two and Three Dimensional Fluids Revisited: A Successful Demonstration of the Use of Polar Coordinates

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Topics: Fluids , Simulation , Engineering simulation , Particulate matter , Computer simulation , Imaging , Wood products

The Development of a Generally Applicable Digital Computer Spokes Tyre Model

M. El-Nashar, M. Watany

IDETC-CIE 1991; 383-389https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0145

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View Articletitled, The Development of a Generally Applicable Digital Computer Spokes Tyre Model

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Topics: Computers , Tires , Roads , Steady state , Automotive engineering , Computer software , Machinery , Mathematical analysis , Shapes , Shells

Specialty Autonomous Work Cells and Planning

Assemblability Evaluation Method Based on an Assembly Model and an Assembly Process Model

Akira Okano

IDETC-CIE 1991; 391-399https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0146

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View Articletitled, Assemblability Evaluation Method Based on an Assembly Model and an Assembly Process Model

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Topics: Evaluation methods , Manufacturing , Design

On-Line Food Processing Robotics: A First Step

J. C. Thompson, W. D. Holcombe, G. V. McMurray, J. C. Wyvill

IDETC-CIE 1991; 401-410https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0147

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View Articletitled, On-Line Food Processing Robotics: A First Step

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Topics: Food products , Robotics , End effectors , Engineering prototypes , Force feedback , Grippers , Safety , Sensors

Precision Positioning With Force Sensing and Fuzzy Control

H. Gürocak, A. de Sam Lazaro

IDETC-CIE 1991; 411-418https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0148

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View Articletitled, Precision Positioning With Force Sensing and Fuzzy Control

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Topics: Fuzzy control , Noise (Sound) , Accounting , Computer software , Errors , Manipulators

Robot Collision Avoidance

Multi-Criteria Optimal Placement of Manipulators in Cluttered Environments

J. A. Pamanes G., S. Zeghloul

IDETC-CIE 1991; 419-424https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0149

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View Articletitled, Multi-Criteria Optimal Placement of Manipulators in Cluttered Environments

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Topics: Manipulators , Algorithms , Kinematics

On Fast Computation of Minimum Distance Between Convex Polyhedrons: Application to Collision Detection in a Robotic Simulation System

S. Zeghloul, P. Rambeaud, J. P. Lallemand

IDETC-CIE 1991; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0150

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View Articletitled, On Fast Computation of Minimum Distance Between Convex Polyhedrons: Application to Collision Detection in a Robotic Simulation System

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Computation , Robotics , Simulation , Algorithms , Path planning , Shapes , Solids

A Collision Check Program for the IBM Sedab Two-Arm Robot

Mike Eppinger, Stephen Derby

IDETC-CIE 1991; 433-440https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0151

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View Articletitled, A Collision Check Program for the IBM Sedab Two-Arm Robot

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Robots , Algorithms , Computation , Grippers , Surface roughness , Testing , Trajectories (Physics)

A Spherical Hierarchical Representation for Robot Motion Planning

Angel Pasqual del Pobil, Miguel A. Serna

IDETC-CIE 1991; 441-446https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0152

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View Articletitled, A Spherical Hierarchical Representation for Robot Motion Planning

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Topics: Approximation , Collisions (Physics) , Errors , Manipulators , Path planning , Robot motion , Robots

Control and Mobility of Mobile Robots

Multi-Axis Motion Controllers for Robots and AGVs

Ramesh Rajagopalan, R. M. H. Cheng, Gilles Huard

IDETC-CIE 1991; 447-453https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0153

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View Articletitled, Multi-Axis Motion Controllers for Robots and AGVs

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Topics: Automated guided vehicles , Control equipment , Robots , Motors , Computers , Design , Engineering prototypes , Feedback , Robotics , Safety

Feasibility Study of Designing a Three Legged Walking Robot: Tribot

Yueh-Jaw Lin, Aaron Tegland

IDETC-CIE 1991; 455-463https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0154

Abstract

View Articletitled, Feasibility Study of Designing a Three Legged Walking Robot: Tribot

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Topics: Design , Robots , Computers , Computer simulation , Knee , Mechanical admittance , Robotics , Simulation , Weight (Mass)

Precise Vision-Based Tracking of an Autonomous Floor-Maintenance Vehicle

E. T. Baumgartner, S. B. Skaar, R. B. Strebinger

IDETC-CIE 1991; 465-469https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0155

Abstract

View Articletitled, Precise Vision-Based Tracking of an Autonomous Floor-Maintenance Vehicle

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Topics: Maintenance , Vehicles , Filtration , Rotation , Trajectories (Physics) , Wheels

Microcomputer-Based Control System for a Surface-Climbing Robot

Behnam Bahr, Hamid M. Lankarani, Saeid Motavalli

IDETC-CIE 1991; 471-474https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0156

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microcomputer-Based Control System for a Surface-Climbing Robot

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Topics: Control systems , Robots , Computers , Aircraft , Bridges (Structures) , Computer software , Feedback , Hardware , Inspection , Maintenance

Robot Trajectory Planning

Combining Heuristics With Inverse Kinematics for Automatic Path Planning

Emmanuel I. Agba, Ming Z. Huang, Tin-Lup Wong

IDETC-CIE 1991; 475-481https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0157

Abstract

View Articletitled, Combining Heuristics With Inverse Kinematics for Automatic Path Planning

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Topics: Kinematics , Path planning , Manipulators , Geometry , Trajectories (Physics)

Robot Path Planning by Means of Binary Algebra

Nicholas J. Yannoulakis, Richard A. Wysk

IDETC-CIE 1991; 483-487https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0158

Abstract

View Articletitled, Robot Path Planning by Means of Binary Algebra

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Topics: Algebra , Path planning , Robots , Grippers , String , Algorithms , Collisions (Physics) , Vacuum

Two Robot Arm Cooperative Path Planning Using String Stretching

Francis Schima, Stephen Derby

IDETC-CIE 1991; 489-495https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0159

Abstract

View Articletitled, Two Robot Arm Cooperative Path Planning Using String Stretching

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Topics: Path planning , Robots , String , Construction , Signals , Space stations , Control equipment , Delays , Risk , Speed of light

Optimization in Trajectory Planning of Multi-Jointed Fingers in Dextrous Hand Designs

A. Meghdari, H. Sayyaadi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 496-502https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0160

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimization in Trajectory Planning of Multi-Jointed Fingers in Dextrous Hand Designs

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Topics: Optimization , Trajectories (Physics) , Algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic programming , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Motion control , Path planning

Optimization of Polynomial Trajectories for Robotic Manipulators

Yüksel Yildirim, Chinyere Onwubiko, Eugene F. Fichter

IDETC-CIE 1991; 503-512https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0161

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimization of Polynomial Trajectories for Robotic Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Optimization , Polynomials , End effectors , Design , Robots , Algorithms , B-splines , Collisions (Physics) , Computer software

Improving Productivity of Manufacturing Work Cells

A Multi-Assessment Diagnosis for Robot Manipulators

H. S. Tzou, M. Fang, Y. Rong, H. Bahrami

IDETC-CIE 1991; 513-519https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0162

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Multi-Assessment Diagnosis for Robot Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Machinery , Manufacturing , Robots , Failure , Manufacturing systems , Time series

An Adaptive Control Subsystem for Quasi-Static Cutting Force Control in Turning

Lars Harder, Thomas Lundholm, Bo Lindström

IDETC-CIE 1991; 521-527https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0163

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View Articletitled, An Adaptive Control Subsystem for Quasi-Static Cutting Force Control in Turning

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Topics: Adaptive control , Cutting , Force control , Turning , Computers , Machine tools , Control equipment , Machining , Manufacturing industry

Steady State Optimal Control Approach for Aluminum Turning

S. M. A. Suliman, G. A. Hassan

IDETC-CIE 1991; 529-536https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0164

Abstract

View Articletitled, Steady State Optimal Control Approach for Aluminum Turning

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Topics: Aluminum , Optimal control , Steady state , Turning , Control algorithms , Algebra , Algorithms , Computation , Computer simulation , Errors

A Micro-Computer Based Part/Tool Monitoring System for a Robotic Cell

Saeid Motavalli, Behnam Bahr, Hamid M. Lankarani

IDETC-CIE 1991; 537-542https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0165

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Micro-Computer Based Part/Tool Monitoring System for a Robotic Cell

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Topics: Computers , Monitoring systems , Robotics , Robots , Algorithms , Conveyor belts , Drills (Tools) , Wear , Drilling , End effectors

Robotics: Advanced Control Methodologies

Inverse Dynamics Based Trajectory Tracking for a One-Link Flexible Arm

Santiago López-Linares, Roberto F. Jacobus, Eliodoro Carrera, Miguel A. Serna

IDETC-CIE 1991; 543-548https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0166

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View Articletitled, Inverse Dynamics Based Trajectory Tracking for a One-Link Flexible Arm

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Trajectories (Physics) , Torque , Actuators , Computer simulation , Design , Errors , Finite element model , Flexible manipulators , Friction

Architecture of Operating System Software of an Autonomous Vehicle

Ramesh Rajagopalan, R. M. H. Cheng

IDETC-CIE 1991; 549-556https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0167

Abstract

View Articletitled, Architecture of Operating System Software of an Autonomous Vehicle

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Topics: Autonomous vehicles , Computer software , Engineering prototypes , Calibration , Control characters , Data acquisition , Design , Filtration , Maintenance , Navigation

An Analytic Solution for Minimum-Norm Rate Coordination in Redundant Manipulators

Hareendra Varma, Ming Z. Huang

IDETC-CIE 1991; 557-562https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0168

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Analytic Solution for Minimum-Norm Rate Coordination in Redundant Manipulators

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Topics: Redundant manipulators , Redundancy (Engineering) , Linear systems , Manipulators , Resolution (Optics)

Dynamics Equations of Robots Mounted on Moving Bases

R. W. Toogood

IDETC-CIE 1991; 563-568https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0169

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dynamics Equations of Robots Mounted on Moving Bases

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Robots , Manipulators , Computation , Computers , Control systems , Dynamic analysis , Generators , Oscillations , Simulation

Robotic Manipulator Optimal Control Algorithm Based on Central Difference Approximation of Equation of Motion

Mohsen Bahrami, G. R. Nakhaie Jazar

IDETC-CIE 1991; 569-574https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0170

Abstract

View Articletitled, Robotic Manipulator Optimal Control Algorithm Based on Central Difference Approximation of Equation of Motion

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Topics: Algorithms , Approximation , Equations of motion , Manipulators , Optimal control , Actuators , Computer programming , Control algorithms , Control equipment

Specialty Data Manipulation and Control Systems

Design and Implementation of Self-Tuning Regulators for Active Noise Control

Rahmat Shoureshi, Yasuhiro Matsuyoshi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 575-580https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0171

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Implementation of Self-Tuning Regulators for Active Noise Control

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Topics: Design , Noise control , Noise (Sound) , Acoustics , Control equipment , Machinery

A Kalman Filter for Nonlinear Differential Algebraic Systems

E. Perz, R. W. H. Sargent

IDETC-CIE 1991; 581-586https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0172

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Kalman Filter for Nonlinear Differential Algebraic Systems

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Topics: Algebra , Kalman filters , Algorithms , Computer simulation , Differential equations , Dynamic systems , Filtration , Noise (Sound)

An Automatic Speech Recognition System for Bedside Data Entry in an Intensive Care Unit

M. Petroni, C. Collet, N. Fumai, K. Roger, C. Yien, A. Lam, A. S. Malowany, F. A. Carnevale, R. D. Gottesman

IDETC-CIE 1991; 587-591https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0173

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Automatic Speech Recognition System for Bedside Data Entry in an Intensive Care Unit

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Topics: Computers , Fluids , Pediatrics , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , User interfaces

Database Considerations for an ICU Patient Data Management System

N. Fumai, C. Collet, M. Petroni, K. Roger, E. Saab, A. S. Malowany, F. A. Carnevale, R. D. Gottesman

IDETC-CIE 1991; 593-596https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0174

Abstract

View Articletitled, Database Considerations for an ICU Patient Data Management System

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Topics: Databases , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Relational databases , Data storage systems , Design , Physiology , Security

Contribution to Computer Control and Optimization of Hydro-Abrasive Jet Machining Process

Roberto Groppetti, Giuseppe Comi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 597-607https://doi.org/10.1115/CIE1991-0175

Abstract

View Articletitled, Contribution to Computer Control and Optimization of Hydro-Abrasive Jet Machining Process

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Topics: Computer control , Machining , Optimization , Control equipment , Pareto optimization , Adaptive control , Ceramics , Economics , Fiber reinforced composites , Metals

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