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Topics: Simulation , Vehicles , Response surface methodology , Design , Errors , Deformation , Engineering systems and industry applications , Finite element model , Modeling , Sampling methods

Posture Prediction Versus Inverse Kinematics

Karim Abdel-Malek, Wei Yu, Zan Mi, E. Tanbour, M. Jaber

IDETC-CIE 2001; 37-45doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21013

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Brain , Degrees of freedom , Geometry , Optimization

Minimum Torque Placement of a Kinematic Structure

Wei Yu, Jingzhou Yang, Karim Abdel-Malek

IDETC-CIE 2001; 47-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21014

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Topics: Kinematics , Torque , Design , Stress , Ergonomics , Manipulators , Mechanical engineering , Optimization , Wounds

On the Aggregation of Preferences in Engineering Design

Beth Allen

IDETC-CIE 2001; 57-67doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21015

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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Preferences , Public utilities , Theorems (Mathematics)

Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms With Strength Considerations

Anupam Saxena, G. K. Ananthasuresh

IDETC-CIE 2001; 69-79doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21016

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Optimization , Topology , Stress , Design , Failure , Algorithms , Computer programming , Displacement , Optimization algorithms

On the Extraction of Kinematic Behavior From Optimal Compliant Topologies With Application to Number Synthesis of Linkages

Anupam Saxena, G. K. Ananthasuresh

IDETC-CIE 2001; 81-92doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21017

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Topics: Kinematics , Linkages , Design , Compliant mechanisms , Engineering design processes , Kinematic chains , Optimization , Topology

Towards the Design of Heterogeneous Compliant Mechanisms

Luzhong Yin, G. K. Ananthasuresh

IDETC-CIE 2001; 93-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21018

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Manufacturing , Interpolation , Optimization , Topology , Density , Design methodology , Integer programming

Topology Synthesis of Electrothermal Compliant (ETC) Mechanisms Using Line Elements

Nilesh D. Mankame, G. K. Ananthasuresh

IDETC-CIE 2001; 107-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21019

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Topics: Topology , Design , Elasticity , Heat transfer , Modeling , Thermal resistance

A Computational Method for the Dynamic Analysis of Planar Linkages With Applications

Hazem A. Attia

IDETC-CIE 2001; 119-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21020

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Topics: Computational methods , Dynamic analysis , Linkages , Equations of motion , Particulate matter

Some Preliminary Results on the Development and Comparison of a New Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm

A. Farhang-Mehr, J. Wu, S. Azarm

IDETC-CIE 2001; 131-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21021

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Topics: Entropy , Genetic algorithms

Product Line Design Selection Under Uncertainty and With Competitive Advantage

Hui Li, Shapour Azarm

IDETC-CIE 2001; 141-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21022

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Topics: Design , Preferences , Uncertainty

An Integrated Framework for 3D Tolerance Chains in Design and Manufacturing

Eric Ballot, Pierre Bourdet

IDETC-CIE 2001; 151-157doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21023

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Topics: Chain , Design , Manufacturing

Analysis of Finite Self Motion and Finite Dwell in Closed-Loop Mechanisms and Parallel Manipulators

Sandipan Bandyopadhyay, Ashitava Ghosal

IDETC-CIE 2001; 159-168doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21024

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Topics: Manipulators , Degrees of freedom , Kinematics

The Design of Parallel Manipulators of Star Topology Under Isotropic Constraint

Luc Baron, Ghislain Bernier

IDETC-CIE 2001; 169-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21025

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Topics: Design , Manipulators , Topology , Manifolds , Dimensions , Jacobian matrices , Mechanical admittance

Workspace-Based Design of Parallel Manipulators of Star Topology With a Genetic Algorithm

Luc Baron

IDETC-CIE 2001; 177-184doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21026

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Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Manipulators , Topology , Algorithms , Shapes

CAD/FEM Analysis of Teeth Contact Stress and Load Share in Face Gears

Sandro Barone, Paola Forte, Leonardo Borgianni

IDETC-CIE 2001; 185-190doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21027

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Design , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Gears , Stress

Computationally Inexpensive Metamodel Assessment Strategies

Martin Meckesheimer, Russell R. Barton, Timothy W. Simpson, Andrew J. Booker

IDETC-CIE 2001; 191-201doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21028

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Topics: Approximation , Computer simulation , Design , Engineering disciplines , Errors , Optimization , Simulation models , Testing

Solution Selectors: A User-Oriented Answer to the Geometric Constraint Multiple Solution Problem

Bernhard Bettig, Jami Shah

IDETC-CIE 2001; 203-213doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21029

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Design , Dimensions , Geometry , Modeling , Nonlinear equations , Shapes , Solid modeling , Topology

Structural Optimization of a Spherical Parallel Manipulator Using a Two-Level Approach

Florence Bidault, Chin-Pun Teng, Jorge Angeles

IDETC-CIE 2001; 215-224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21030

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Topics: Brakes , Design , Manipulators , Motors , Plates (structures) , Robots , Shapes , Splines , Stress , Structural optimization

Development of the Endo-Periscope for Improvement of Depth Perception in Laparoscopic Surgery

Paul Breedveld, Shigeo Hirose

IDETC-CIE 2001; 225-231doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21031

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Topics: Endoscopes , Periscopes , Springs , Surgery

An Agent Based Optimization Approach to Manufacturing Process Planning

Saurabh Deshpande, Jonathan Cagan

IDETC-CIE 2001; 233-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21032

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Topics: Algorithms , Manufacturing , Optimization

Development of Parallel Architecture Spatial Compliant Manipulators

S. L. Canfield, J. W. Beard, R. D. Parsons, N. Lobontiu, M. Paine, J. Paine

IDETC-CIE 2001; 243-251doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21033

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Topics: Manipulators , Degrees of freedom , Design , Kinematics , Architecture , Manufacturing , Rotation

A CAD Methodology for Concurrent Design of a Fuel Tank Lid

Monica Carfagni, Luca Landi

IDETC-CIE 2001; 253-257doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21034

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Design , Fuel storage , Flow (Dynamics) , Automobiles

A Family of 3-DOF Translational Parallel Manipulators

Marco Carricato, Vincenzo Parenti-Castelli

IDETC-CIE 2001; 259-266doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21035

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Topics: Manipulators

Position Analysis of a New Family of 3-DOF Translational Parallel Manipulators

Marco Carricato, Vincenzo Parenti-Castelli

IDETC-CIE 2001; 267-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21036

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Topics: Manipulators

An Intelligent System for Spur Gear Design and Analysis

El-Sayed Aziz, C. Chassapis

IDETC-CIE 2001; 277-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21037

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Topics: Design , Finite element methods , Gears , Spur gears , Stress , Gear teeth , Boundary-value problems , Failure , Friction , Geometry

Concurrent Parametric Design Using a Multifunctional Team Approach

Li Chen, Simon Li

IDETC-CIE 2001; 287-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21038

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Topics: Modeling , Optimization , Parametric design , Teams

The Use of Metamodeling Techniques for Optimization Under Uncertainty

Ruichen Jin, Xiaoping Du, Wei Chen

IDETC-CIE 2001; 297-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21039

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Topics: Optimization , Uncertainty

Optimization for Minimum Weight of Ultralight Structures Under Axial Crush Loading

Weigang Chen

IDETC-CIE 2001; 307-313doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21040

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Topics: Crashworthiness , Design , Optimization , Weight (Mass)

An Approach to Computer Aided Conceptual Design of the Mechanical Products With Middle Complex Level

Cheng Xu, Yongjuan Wang, Changyi Liu

IDETC-CIE 2001; 315-321doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21041

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Conceptual design , Mechanical products

Design Sensitivity Analysis for the Meshfree Shell Structure

Kyung K. Choi, Nam H. Kim, Mark E. Botkin

IDETC-CIE 2001; 323-332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21042

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Topics: Design sensitivity analysis , Shells

Rapid Manufacturing by Laser Aided Direct Metal Deposition Process: Issues and Examples

J. Choi, J. Mazumder

IDETC-CIE 2001; 333-338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21043

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Topics: Lasers , Manufacturing , Metals

Hybrid Analysis Method for Reliability-Based Design Optimization

Kyung K. Choi, Byeng D. Youn

IDETC-CIE 2001; 339-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21044

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Topics: Reliability-based optimization , Failure mechanisms , Reliability

Mobility Analysis of RSSR Mechanisms by Working Volume

Wen-Yeuan Chung

IDETC-CIE 2001; 349-354doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21045

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Topics: Manipulators , Mechanical admittance

A New Mathematical Model for Geometric Tolerances As Applied to Rectangular Faces

A. Mujezinović, J. K. Davidson, J. J. Shah

IDETC-CIE 2001; 355-372doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21046

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Topics: Manufacturing , Probability , Tradeoffs

Computational Performance of Wavelet-Based Meshless Methods in the Solution of Very Large Scale Elasticity Problems

Alejandro R. Diaz, Kazuya Yamaura

IDETC-CIE 2001; 373-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21047

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Topics: Elasticity , Finite element analysis , Wavelets

Computer Assisted Navigation Systems for Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery: Evaluation of Traditional Surgical Technique

Anthony M. DiGioia, Frederic Picard, Branislav Jaramaz, David Sell, James C. Moody, Anton Playkseychuk, Tim J. Levison, Constantinos Nikou, Richard S. LaBarca, Patrick Muir

IDETC-CIE 2001; 381-387doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21048

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Topics: Computers , Knee , Navigation , Surgery , Performance

Towards a Framework for Acquisition of Design Knowledge

Martin Dzbor, Zdenek Zdrahal

IDETC-CIE 2001; 389-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21049

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Topics: Design , Design theory , Engineering design , Reflection

Rational Design Automation by Dichromatic Graphs

Jose Martinez Escanaverino, Jose A. Llamos Soriz, Alejandra Garcia Toll, Tania Ortiz Cardenas

IDETC-CIE 2001; 399-408doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21050

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Topics: Design , Design automation , Design engineering , Education , Mechanical engineers , Optimization , Planetary gears , Plant maintenance , Simulation

Packing Optimisation Using a Rubberband Analogy

Georges M. Fadel, Avijit Sinha, Todd McKee

IDETC-CIE 2001; 409-415doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21051

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Topics: Optimization , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Rubber , Dimensions , Hull

Using a Neural Network to Determine Fitness in Genetic Design

Shane Farritor, Jun Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2001; 417-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21052

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Design , Design methodology , Genetic algorithms , Robots , Trains

Automatic Determination of the Small Displacements in a Mechanical Assembly of Two Parts

Charles Forster, Emmanuel Doré

IDETC-CIE 2001; 425-432doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21053

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Topics: Manufacturing , Displacement , Kinematics

Toward the Design of Compliant Actuators With a Specified Force and Stroke

Mary Frecker, Smita Bharti

IDETC-CIE 2001; 433-439doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21054

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Deflection , Compliant mechanisms , Topology , Piezoelectric ceramics , Springs , Stiffness , Stress , Structural optimization

Design of Multifunctional Compliant Mechanisms for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ryan P. Dziedzic, Mary I. Frecker

IDETC-CIE 2001; 441-450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21055

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Optimization , Surgery , Topology

Modeling of an Electroactive Steerable End-Effector for Minimally Invasive Surgery

William M. Aguilera, Mary I. Frecker, Randy Haluck

IDETC-CIE 2001; 451-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21056

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Topics: End effectors , Modeling , Surgery , Deflection , Piezoelectric ceramics , Actuators , Design , Electric fields , Active materials , Conducting polymers

A General Method for Computing the Reachable Space of Mechanisms

Artur Fuhrmann, Elmar Schömer

IDETC-CIE 2001; 459-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21057

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Topics: Algorithms , Approximation , Automotive industry , Packaging , Robustness , Trajectories (Physics)

Product Variety Optimization: Simultaneous Optimization of Module Combination and Module Attributes

Kikuo Fujita, Hiroko Yoshida

IDETC-CIE 2001; 469-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21058

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Topics: Aircraft , Computer programming , Design , Genetic algorithms , Optimization

On the Heuristics of Discrete Optimization

Mohamed H. Gadallah

IDETC-CIE 2001; 483-492doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21059

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Topics: Algorithms , Optimization

Design for Energy Absorption: A Topology Optimization Approach

Hae Chang Gea, Jianhui Luo

IDETC-CIE 2001; 493-497doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21060

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Topics: Absorption , Design , Optimization , Topology

A Meta-Object Based Approach to Finite Element Modeling

Santosh Shanbhag, Ian R. Grosse, Jack C. Wileden, Alan Kaplan

IDETC-CIE 2001; 499-508doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21062

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling

A Comparison of Polynomial Based Regression Models in Vehicle Safety Analysis

Lei Gu

IDETC-CIE 2001; 509-514doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21063

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Topics: Polynomials , Regression models , Safety , Vehicles , Design , Finite element analysis , Simulation , Algorithms , Gages , Optimization

HOME: House of Modular Enhancement for Product Redesign for Modularization

J. Sand, P. Gu, G. Watson

IDETC-CIE 2001; 515-526doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21064

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Topics: Architecture , Computer software , Cycles , Design , Design methodology , Maintenance , Manufacturing , Product design , Recycling

An Efficient Algorithm for Circular Blending of Edges

Sharad K. Jaiswal, A. Ghosal, B. Gurumoorthy

IDETC-CIE 2001; 527-537doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21065

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Topics: Algorithms

Automatic Geometry Adaptive Quadrilateral Mesh Generation Using Medial Axis Transform

W. R. Quadros, K. Ramaswami, F. B. Prinz, B. Gurumoorthy

IDETC-CIE 2001; 539-550doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21066

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Topics: Geometry , Mesh generation , Algorithms

A Quadratic Form-Based Approach to Identification of Kinematic Chains in Structural Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms

Peiren He, Wenjun Zhang, Qing Li

IDETC-CIE 2001; 551-560doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21067

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Topics: Kinematic chains , Structural analysis , Eigenvalues , Algorithms

Finding and Removing Features From Polyhedra

José Ribelles, Paul S. Heckbert, Michael Garland, Tom Stahovich, Vinit Srivastava

IDETC-CIE 2001; 561-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21068

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Topics: Algorithms , Computer software , Finite element analysis , Shapes , Simulation analysis , Solid models

Perfect Static Balance With Normal Springs

Freek L. S. te Riele, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2001; 571-578doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21069

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Prostheses , Springs , Biomechanical engineering , Design , Engineering prototypes , Orthotics , Weight (Mass)

Development of 5mm-Trocar Laparoscopic Forceps With Mechanical Force Feedback

Albert J. van der Pijl, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2001; 579-585doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21070

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Topics: Force feedback , Surgery

Investigation of Compliant Centrifugal Clutch Designs

Nathan B. Crane, Brent L. Weight, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2001; 587-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21071

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Torque , Weight (Mass)

Minimum Fuel Consumption and CO Emission and Optimum Speed of the Motorcycle With a CVT

Yuan Mao Huang, Bi Shyang Hu

IDETC-CIE 2001; 599-605doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21072

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Topics: Algorithms , Emissions , Fuel consumption , Motorcycles , Simulated annealing

CyberAgent: Collaborative Agents for Distributed Applications Over the Internet

J. Shi, G. Q. Huang, K. L. Mak

IDETC-CIE 2001; 607-616doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21073

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Topics: Internet

Solid Model Reconstruction of Wireframe CAD Models

Keisuke Inoue, Kenji Shimada, Karthick Chilaka

IDETC-CIE 2001; 617-627doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21074

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Geometric modeling , Solid models , Geometry , Algorithms , Manifolds , Errors , Modeling , Topology

Global System Optimization Using Hierarchical Genetic Algorithms Based on Decision-Making Components

Masataka Yoshimura, Kazuhiro Izui

IDETC-CIE 2001; 629-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21075

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Topics: Decision making , Design , Genetic algorithms , Optimization

Comparative Study of Seismic Analyses for Piping Systems

Fjola Jonsdottir, Magnus Thor Jonsson

IDETC-CIE 2001; 639-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21076

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Topics: Piping systems , Seismic analysis , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Design , Damping , Earthquake resistant design , Optimization , Pipes , Piping design , Stiffness

A Dedicated CAD/CAM System for 5-Axis Machining of Marine Propeller

Jae-Woong Youn, Yongtae Jun, Sehyung Park

IDETC-CIE 2001; 645-651doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21077

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Machining , Marine propellers , Modeling

Effectiveness of Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm in Hull Form Design

M. Reaz H. Khondoker, Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzul Islam

IDETC-CIE 2001; 653-659doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21078

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Design , Genetic algorithms , Hull , Dimensions , Vessels , Displacement , Weight (Mass) , B-splines , Curve fitting