Topics: Cylinders , Finite element methods , Internal combustion engines , Stress , Computation , Computers , Contact mechanics , Data storage systems , Friction

Synthesis and Steady State Analysis of High-Speed Elastic Cam Follower Linkages by a Finite Element Method

Hsin-Ting J. Liu, Donald R. Flugrad, Jr.

IDETC-CIE 1991; 131-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0113

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Topics: Finite element methods , Linkages , Steady state , Design , Damping , Differential equations , Inertia (Mechanics)

Automatic Generation of Well Structured Meshes Using Medial Axis and Surface Subdivision

C. G. Armstrong, T. K. H. Tam, D. J. Robinson, R. M. McKeag, M. A. Price

IDETC-CIE 1991; 139-146doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0114

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Topics: Density , Error analysis , Errors , Mesh generation , Shapes

Automatic Finite Element Mesh Generation Over Intersecting Rigid Body-Movable Subdomains for the Automation of Parametric Conceptual Design

Hyunik Yang, David A. Hoeltzel

IDETC-CIE 1991; 147-168doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0115

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Topics: Conceptual design , Finite element analysis , Mesh generation , Computational geometry , Computer-aided design , Construction , Finite element methods , Geometric modeling , Hip joint prostheses , Internal combustion engines

Geometric Modeling for Automated Design and Manufacture

Computational Geometry for Optimal Workpiece Orientation

Khorssand Haghpassand, James Oliver

IDETC-CIE 1991; 169-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0116

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Topics: Approximation , Computational geometry , Degrees of freedom , Design , Geometry , Kinematics , Machine tools , Machinery , Milling , Optimization

Tolerances and Available Relative Motions in Bolted Connections

Joseph N. Delvecchio, Andres Soom

IDETC-CIE 1991; 177-183doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0117

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Topics: Manufacturing , Mechanical admittance , Mechanical behavior , Rotation , Simulation

Pseudoedge: A Hierarchical Skeletal Modeler for the Design of Structural Components

David L. Bonner, Mark J. Jakiela, Masaki Watanabe

IDETC-CIE 1991; 185-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0118

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Topics: Design , Structural elements (Construction) , Shapes , Computation , Deformation

Computer Aided Design

Motion Planning in Plant CAD Systems

Koichi Kondo, Koichi Ohtomi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 195-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0119

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Path planning , Vacuum , Collisions (Physics) , Nuclear power stations

High-Resolution Camera-Space Manipulation

S. B. Skaar, W. Z. Chen, R. K. Miller

IDETC-CIE 1991; 203-209doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0120

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Topics: Resolution (Optics) , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Manufacturing , Reliability

Automated Linearization of Nonlinear Coupled Differential and Algebraic Equations

Martin J. Vanderploeg, Jeff D. Trom

IDETC-CIE 1991; 211-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0121

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Topics: Algebra , Algorithms , Dynamic systems , Equilibrium (Physics)

Algorithms for Nesting of Ship/Offshore Structural Plates

B. T. Cheok, A. Y. C. Nee

IDETC-CIE 1991; 221-226doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0122

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Topics: Algorithms , Ocean engineering , Plates (structures) , Ships , Shapes , Computers , Computer-aided design , Feature extraction , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning)

Generating the Swept Area of a Body Undergoing Planar Motion

Zhi-Kui Ling, Thomas R. Chase

IDETC-CIE 1991; 227-236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0123

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Topics: Algorithms , Approximation

An Algorithm for Two-Dimensional Geometric Boundary Construction From Finite Element Node Displacement Data

Andrei G. Jablokow, Brian J. Gilmore, Kent Clark

IDETC-CIE 1991; 237-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0124

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Topics: Algorithms , Construction , Displacement , Finite element analysis , B-splines , Fittings , Design , Finite element model , Shape optimization

Automatic Surface Generation From Wireframe Data Enhancements

Ramesh Parameswaran, Phillip R. White

IDETC-CIE 1991; 243-247doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0125

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Topics: Algorithms , Computer-aided design , Topology

A Solution to the Missing-View Problem for Polyhedral Solids

Y. L. Srinivas, Debasish Dutta

IDETC-CIE 1991; 249-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0126

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Topics: Solids , Algorithms , Computer-aided design , Inspection , Machinery

Design and Analysis of Mechanisms

Synthesis of Contact Surfaces of Spherical Cam-Oscillating Roller-Follower Mechanisms: A General Approach

Max Antonio González-Palacios, Jorge Angeles

IDETC-CIE 1991; 255-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0127

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Topics: Oscillations , Rollers , Geometry , Indexing (Machining) , Pressure

Analysis of Axisymmetric Piezoceramic Microactuators and Designs for Fluid Control Applications

Chenchiah B. Kosaraju, Nagi G. Naganathan

IDETC-CIE 1991; 261-270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0128

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Topics: Fluids , Microactuators , Piezoelectric ceramics , Actuators , Design , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Inks , Jet engines

Cam Motion Synthesis Using Cubic Splines

Kooyoung Yoon, S. S. Rao

IDETC-CIE 1991; 271-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0129

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Topics: Splines , Disks , Displacement , Potential energy

Applications of Kinematic/Kinetic Performance Tools in Synthesis of Multi-D.O.F. Mechanisms

Ming-Yih Lee, Arthur G. Erdman, Yevsey Gutman

IDETC-CIE 1991; 279-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0130

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Topics: Kinematics , Eigenvalues , Jacobian matrices , Chain , Design , Manipulators , Mechanical admittance , Performance characterization , Roads , Trajectories (Physics)

Development of Kinematic/Kinetic Performance Tools in Synthesis of Multi-D.O.F. Mechanisms

Ming-Yih Lee, Arthur G. Erdman, Yevsey Gutman

IDETC-CIE 1991; 291-300doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0131

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Topics: Kinematics , Design , Performance characterization , Computer-aided design , Conceptual design , Engineering design , Jacobian matrices , Manipulators , Mechanical admittance , Trajectories (Physics)

Numerical Analysis of the Kinematic Dexterity of Mechanisms

Feng-Cheng Yang, Edward J. Haug

IDETC-CIE 1991; 301-310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0132

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Topics: Kinematics , Numerical analysis , Computer software , Algorithms , Composite materials , Computers , Design , Visualization

An Automated Procedure for the Maximization of the Mechanical Advantage of Planar Mechanisms

Madara M. Ogot, Brian J. Gilmore

IDETC-CIE 1991; 311-319doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0133

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Topics: Optimization , Sensitivity analysis

A Semigraphical Method for the Solution of the Burmester Problem

Ching Yu Chang, Jorge Angeles, Max Antonio González-Palacios

IDETC-CIE 1991; 321-326doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0134

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Topics: Inspection , Linkages

Dynamic Modeling of Planar Closed-Loop Kinematic Chains Based on an Instantaneously Unconstrained Energy Equivalence Scheme

Chieng-Liang Lai, Wei-Hua Chieng, David A. Hoeltzel

IDETC-CIE 1991; 327-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0135

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Kinematic chains , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic systems , Kinematics , Separation (Technology) , Computer-aided engineering , Equations of motion , Kinematic analysis

Design of Mechanical Systems

Human Aspects of Design Work

Margareta Norell, Svante Hovmark

IDETC-CIE 1991; 339-346doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0136

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Product development , Computer-aided design , Computers , Concurrent engineering , Design for Manufacturing

Computer Aided Part Design Based on Standard Component Interface Geometry

H. L. Johannesson

IDETC-CIE 1991; 347-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0137

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Design , Geometry , Computer-aided design , Databases , Computer software , Computers , Database management systems

Integrated Optimization in Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing of Machine Products Based on Shape Descriptions of Contact Surfaces

Masataka Yoshimura, Atsushi Takeuchi

IDETC-CIE 1991; 353-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0138

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Machinery , Manufacturing , Optimization , Shapes , Decision making , Machine components , Design , Multiphase processes , Process design

Sequential vs. Concurrent Formulations for the Synthesis of Engineering Designs

H. M. Karandikar, J. Rao, F. Mistree

IDETC-CIE 1991; 361-369doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0139

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Topics: Composite materials , Concurrent engineering , Cycles , Design , Manufacturing , Modeling , Optimization , Product development

Spatial Linkages

Analysis and Optimal Synthesis of the RSCR Spatial Mechanism

G. K. Ananthasuresh, Steven N. Kramer

IDETC-CIE 1991; 371-381doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0140

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Topics: Cylinders , Design , Geometry , Gradient methods , Linkages , Mechanical admittance , Optimization , Visualization

Kinematics of the Ball Screw Mechanism

M. C. Lin, B. Ravani, S. A. Velinsky

IDETC-CIE 1991; 383-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0141

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Topics: Kinematics , Screws , Deformation , Design , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Wear

Experimental Study of Cardan Joint Dynamics

Ian S. Fischer, Johannes K. DeWaal

IDETC-CIE 1991; 391-396doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0142

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Universal joints , Torque , Deflection , Dynamic analysis

The Stewart Platform of General Geometry Has 40 Configurations

Madhusudan Raghavan

IDETC-CIE 1991; 397-402doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0143

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Topics: Geometry , Linkages , Polynomials , Displacement , Flight , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Robotics , Stiffness

Analysis of Multi-Body Systems

A Closed-Form Formalism for Controlled and Hybrid Rigid/Elastic Multibody Systems: Part I — Formulation

Junghsen Lieh, Imtiaz Haque

IDETC-CIE 1991; 403-409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0144

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Topics: Multibody systems , Computation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Inertia (Mechanics) , Jacobian matrices , Virtual work principle

A Closed-Form Formalism for Controlled and Hybrid Rigid/Elastic Multibody Systems: Part II — Symbolic Implementation and Applications

Junghsen Lieh, Imitiaz Haque

IDETC-CIE 1991; 411-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0145

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Topics: Computer simulation , Equations of motion , FORTRAN , Manipulators , Multibody systems , Optimal control , Robots , Shapes , Simulation results , Suspension systems

Modeling of Flexible Bodies for Dynamic Analysis of Multi-Body Dynamic Systems Using Ritz Vectors

Henry T. Wu, Neel K. Mani

IDETC-CIE 1991; 417-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0146

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Dynamic systems , Modeling , Vibration , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Stress

A Hybrid Integration Scheme for Simulation of Controlled Multibody Mechanical Systems

Shih-Tin Lin, George M. Lance

IDETC-CIE 1991; 425-431doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0147

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Topics: Simulation , Algorithms , Hydraulic actuators , Motors , Pendulums

Planar Linkages

A Technique for the Design of an Interference Free Complex Planar Mechanism

Zhi-Kui Ling, Thomas R. Chase

IDETC-CIE 1991; 433-441doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0148

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Topics: Design , Geometry , Kinematics , Computer-aided engineering , Engineering design processes , Errors

The Trajectory Analysis of Bevel Planetary Gear Trains

Chen-Chou Lin, Lung-Wen Tsai

IDETC-CIE 1991; 443-450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0149

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Topics: Planetary gears , Trains , Trajectories (Physics) , Gears

The Design and Analysis of Cam Profiles Using Algebraic Functions

James L. Blechschmidt, Chung-Hsing Lee

IDETC-CIE 1991; 451-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0150

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Topics: Algebra , Design , Construction , Rotation , Slabs

A Strategy for Characterizing the Stability of Parts Fixtured Under Three-Point Frictional Constraint

K. J. Linder, R. J. Cipra

IDETC-CIE 1991; 461-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0151

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Topics: Stability , Equilibrium (Physics) , Center of mass , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Feedback , Fixturing , Flexible manufacturing systems

Analysis of Mechanical Systems

Generalized and Actual Constraint Forces in the Inverse Dynamic Analysis of Spatial Flexible Mechanical Systems

D. C. Chen, A. A. Shabana, J. Rismantab-Sany

IDETC-CIE 1991; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0152

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Topics: Deformation , Dynamic analysis , Jacobian matrices , Manipulators

Maximum Frequency Design of Prestressed Symmetric, Cross-Ply Laminates of Hybrid Construction

K. J. Duffy, S. Adali

IDETC-CIE 1991; 477-484doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0153

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Topics: Construction , Design , Laminates , Stiffness , Fibers , Glass , Graphite , Separation (Technology) , Stress

Dynamic Analysis of a Turbocharger Centrifugal Compressor Impeller

V. Ramamurti, D. A. Subramani, K. Sridhara

IDETC-CIE 1991; 485-491doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0154

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Topics: Compressor impellers , Dynamic analysis , Turbochargers , Blades , Finite element model , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Robotics

Optimal Three Dimensional Robot Path Planning With Collision Avoidance

Piyush K. Jain, Souran Manoochehri

IDETC-CIE 1991; 493-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0155

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Path planning , Robots , Manipulators , Algorithms , Computer software , Design , Geometry , Kinematics , Optimization

Analysis to Avoid Interference Between the Links of a Robot With Multiple Arms

Ning Song, Liju Xu, George N. Sandor, Ching-Shyong Shieh, Tzu-Chen Weng

IDETC-CIE 1991; 501-506doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0156

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Topics: Robots , Algorithms , Flow charts , Shapes

An Algorithm for Real-Time Obstacle Avoidance and Path Planning for Mobile Robots

Y. Lakshmi Srinivas, Steven N. Kramer

IDETC-CIE 1991; 507-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0157

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Topics: Algorithms , Mobile robots , Path planning , Robots , Optimization , Sensors , Shapes

The Effects of Harmonic Drive Gears on Robot Dynamics

Tsung-Chieh Lin, K. Harold Yae

IDETC-CIE 1991; 515-522doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1991-0158

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Topics: Gears , Robot dynamics , Rotors , Degrees of freedom , Equations of motion , Manipulator dynamics , Modeling , Robots , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile)