Volumes | International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Ceramic composites , Design , Fibers , Finite element methods , Fracture toughness , Cycles , Optimization , Engineering simulation , Molecular dynamics methods , Physics

Topology Optimization for Synthesizing Extrusion Based Nonlinear Transient Designs

Neal M. Patel, John E. Renaud, Chandan Mozumder

IDETC-CIE 2007; 51-67doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35914

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Topics: Extruding , Optimization , Topology , Transients (Dynamics) , Manufacturing , Algorithms , Finishing , Machining , Modeling , Robots

Artificial Intelligence in Design

An Intelligent and Efficient Tree Search Algorithm for Computer-Aided Component Selection

Manasi Tamhankar, Matthew I. Campbell

IDETC-CIE 2007; 69-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34587

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Topics: Algorithms , Bearings , Computer-aided engineering , Design , Engineering design , Manufacturing , Mechanical engineering

A Graph Grammar Approach to Generate Neural Network Topologies

Chaitanya Vempati, Matthew I. Campbell

IDETC-CIE 2007; 79-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34588

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Modeling , Genetic algorithms , Topology

A Learning Algorithm for Optimal Internal Combustion Engine Calibration in Real Time

Andreas A. Malikopoulos, Panos Y. Papalambros, Dennis N. Assanis

IDETC-CIE 2007; 91-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34718

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Topics: Algorithms , Calibration , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Internal combustion engines , Simulation

A Simplified Systematic Method of Acquiring Design Specifications From Customer Requirements

Nuogang Sun, Youyun Zhang, Xuesong Mei

IDETC-CIE 2007; 101-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34769

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Topics: Design

Towards a Reference Ontology for Functional Knowledge Interoperability

Yoshinobu Kitamura, Sunao Takafuji, Riichiro Mizoguchi

IDETC-CIE 2007; 111-120doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35373

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Topics: Design , Ontologies

Concurrent/Collaborative Design

Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process-Based Assembly Unit Partition for Complex Products

Jihong Liu, Yong Wang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 121-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34631

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Topics: Manufacturing , Collaboration

PDM Implementation in Indian Industries: An Impact Study on Technology Adoption

C. Jebaraj, G. Balakrishnan

IDETC-CIE 2007; 129-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34723

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Topics: Pulse width modulation , Computer software , Cycles , Manufacturing industry , Statistics as topic

A Framework for Collaborative Top-Down Assembly Design

Shuting Zhang, Xiang Chen, Shuming Gao, Youdong Yang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 139-149doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34727

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing

A Design Strategy for Collaborative Decision Making in a Distributed Environment

Zhiqiang Chen, Zahed Siddique

IDETC-CIE 2007; 151-161doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34842

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Topics: Decision making , Design , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Design engineering , Teams

An Approach to Improved Decentralized Design: The Modified Approximation-Based Decentralized Design (MADD) Framework

Ashwin P. Gurnani, Kemper Lewis

IDETC-CIE 2007; 163-173doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35534

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Topics: Approximation , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Engineering disciplines , Engineering systems and industry applications , Pareto optimization , Simulation

Decision-Based Design

Design Optimization of a Laptop Computer Using Aggregate and Mixed Logit Demand Models With Consumer Survey Data

Ching-Shin Shiau, Ian H. Tseng, Andrew W. Heutchy, Jeremy Michalek

IDETC-CIE 2007; 175-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34883

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Topics: Design , Laptop computers , Optimization

A Game-Theoretic Approach to Finding Market Equilibria for Automotive Design Under Environmental Regulation

Ching-Shin Shiau, Jeremy Michalek

IDETC-CIE 2007; 187-196doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34884

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Topics: Automotive design , Design , Optimization

Measurement of Headlight Form Preference Using a Choice Based Conjoint Analysis

Surya Swamy, Seth Orsborn, Jeremy Michalek, Jonathan Cagan

IDETC-CIE 2007; 197-206doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35409

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Topics: Preferences , Design , Automobiles , Shapes , Product development

Conjoint-HoQ: A Quantitative Methodology for Consumer-Driven Design

Andrew T. Olewnik, Kemper E. Lewis

IDETC-CIE 2007; 207-217doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35568

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Topics: Design

Preference Inconsistency in Multidisciplinary Design Decision Making

Erin MacDonald, Richard Gonzalez, Panos Papalambros

IDETC-CIE 2007; 219-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35580

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Topics: Construction , Decision making , Design , Preferences

Design and Development of Reconfigurable Systems

Theoretical Design and Control Analysis of Reconfigurable Parallel Kinematic Machine Tools

Dan Zhang, Zhuming Bi, Yunjian Ge

IDETC-CIE 2007; 229-236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34301

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Machine tools , Machinery , Dynamic modeling , Geometric modeling , Simulation

Design for Product Adaptability

Y. Li, D. Xue, P. Gu

IDETC-CIE 2007; 237-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35179

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Topics: Design

Flexible and Reconfigurable Systems: Nomenclature and Review

Scott Ferguson, Afreen Siddiqi, Kemper Lewis, Olivier L. de Weck

IDETC-CIE 2007; 249-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35745

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Topics: Ambiguity , Design , Engineering design processes

Design Optimization Algorithms

Adaptive Complex Method for Efficient Design Optimization

Marcus Pettersson, Johan O¨lvander

IDETC-CIE 2007; 265-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34773

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Simulation

Approximated Unimodal Region Elimination Based Global Optimization Method for Engineering Design

Adel Younis, Ruoning Xu, Zuomin Dong

IDETC-CIE 2007; 273-283doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34839

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Topics: Engineering design , Optimization , Design , Algorithms , Computation , Computers , Optimization algorithms , Response surface methodology , Simulation

Bayesian Analysis of Adaptive One-Factor-at-a-Time Experimentation

Hungjen Wang, Daniel D. Frey, Gordon M. Kaufman

IDETC-CIE 2007; 285-295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34926

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Topics: Design , Experimental design , Fatigue life , Performance , Space

Multi Agent Normal Sampling Technique (MANST) for Global Optimization

Alireza Saremi, Nasr Al-Hinai, G. Gary Wang, Tarek ElMekkawy

IDETC-CIE 2007; 297-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35506

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Topics: Optimization

Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Quantum Algorithm for Multi-Objective Optimization

Amir-R. Khorsand, G. Gary Wang, J. Raghavan

IDETC-CIE 2007; 307-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35554

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Topics: Algorithms , Genetic algorithms , Pareto optimization

Design Optimization of Systems

Optimization of a Vehicle Space Frame Under Ballistic Impact Loading

Umakanth Sakaray, Mohamed B. Trabia, Brendan J. O’Toole, Jagadeep Thota

IDETC-CIE 2007; 317-324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34157

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Topics: Military vehicles , Optimization , Shock (Mechanics) , Space frame structures , Vehicles

Optimization of Bicycle Frames Using Genetic Algorithms

Yuan Mao Huang, Kuo Juei Wang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 325-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34918

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Topics: Bicycles , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Rods , Stress , Weight (Mass) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Safety engineering

Generalization of Topological Sensitivity and Its Application to Defeaturing

Inna Turevsky, Sankara Hari Gopalakrishnan, Krishnan Suresh

IDETC-CIE 2007; 335-344doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35353

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Topics: Algorithms , Computer-aided design , Computer-aided engineering , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Shapes

A Hybrid Method for Surrogate Model Updating in Engineering Design Optimization

Tiefu Shao, Sundar Krishnamurthy

IDETC-CIE 2007; 345-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35482

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Topics: Design , Engineering design , Optimization , Reliability , Uncertainty

Pseudo-Hierarchical Multistage Model for System of Systems Design and Operations

Harrison M. Kim, I. Jessica Hidalgo

IDETC-CIE 2007; 371-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35825

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Aircraft , Decision making , Computer programming

Designing for Human Variability

Finite Element Analysis Applied to Ergonomic Design of 2-Piece Aluminum Beverage Cans and Bottles

Jing Han, Koetsu Yamazaki, Sadao Nishiyama, Ryoichi Itoh

IDETC-CIE 2007; 387-396doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34940

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Topics: Aluminum , Design , Finite element analysis , Computer simulation , Containers , Embossing , Heat , Human factors , Optimization , Probes

Including Preference in Anthropometry-Driven Models for Design

Christopher J. Garneau, Matthew B. Parkinson

IDETC-CIE 2007; 397-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35479

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Topics: Design , Preferences , Dimensions , Design automation , Engineers , Optimization , Vehicles

Evaluation Method of Drinking Ease for Aluminum Beverage Bottles

Koetsu Yamazaki, Takanori Chihara, Ryoichi Itoh, Jing Han, Sadao Nishiyama

IDETC-CIE 2007; 405-411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35637

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Topics: Aluminum , Evaluation methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Statistical analysis

Direct Digital Manufacturing

Adaptive Deposition Coverage Toolpath Planning for Metal Deposition Process

Lan Ren, Jianzhong Ruan, Kunnayut Eiamsa-ard, Frank Liou

IDETC-CIE 2007; 413-419doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34445

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Topics: Metals , Geometry , Manufacturing , Path planning , Reliability

Automated Synthesis of MEMS Fabrication Sequences Using Graph Grammars

Saneet A. Jawalkar, Matthew I. Campbell

IDETC-CIE 2007; 421-431doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34691

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Topics: Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems

Adaptive Slicing of Moving Least Squares Surfaces: Toward Direct Manufacturing of Point Set Surfaces

Pinghai Yang, Xiaoping Qian

IDETC-CIE 2007; 433-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35665

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Topics: Manufacturing , Algorithms , Product design , Surface quality

Product Reverse Engineering Based on Growth Design Process

Kezheng Huang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 443-447doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35827

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Topics: Design , Reverse engineering , Computer-aided design , Developing nations , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Modeling , Solid modeling , System architecture

Geometric Modeling and Algorithms in Design Automation

High Performance Dirichlet Parametrization Through Triangular Be´zier Surface Interpolation for Deformation of CAE Meshes

Yifan Chen, Basavaraj Tonshal

IDETC-CIE 2007; 449-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34285

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Deformation , Interpolation , Finite element analysis , Temperature , Steady state , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Polynomials , Density

Curve Shape Modification and Fairness Evaluation

Tetsuzo Kuragano, Akira Yamaguchi

IDETC-CIE 2007; 459-468doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34597

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Topics: Shapes

Application of Interactive Deformation to Assembled Mesh Models for CAE Analysis

Hiroshi Masuda, Kenta Ogawa

IDETC-CIE 2007; 469-477doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34636

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Deformation , Manufacturing , Manifolds , Automobiles , Shapes , Shells

Pre-Programmed Failure Behavior Using Biology-Inspired Structures

Brian Bay, Mike Bailey

IDETC-CIE 2007; 479-488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34685

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Topics: Biology , Failure , Damage , Density , Design , Fracture toughness , Stress , Bone , Buckling , Collapse

Finding All Undercut-Free Parting Directions for Solids of Revolution

Xiaorui Chen, Sara McMains

IDETC-CIE 2007; 489-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34688

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Topics: Solids , Algorithms , Generators , Casting , Manufacturing , Molding , Testing

Wavelet SDF-Reps: Solid Modeling With Volumetric Scans

Duane Storti, Mark A. Ganter, William R. Ledoux, Randal P. Ching, Yangqiu Patrick Hu, David Haynor

IDETC-CIE 2007; 501-513doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34703

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Topics: Solid modeling , Wavelets , Computer-aided design , Geometry , Image segmentation , Modeling , Anatomy , Biomedicine , Compression , Computation

Matching Geometric Shapes in 4D Space Incorporating Curvature Information

Y. Song, J. S. M. Vergeest

IDETC-CIE 2007; 515-523doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34746

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Topics: Shapes , Algorithms , Dimensions , Robustness , Noise (Sound) , Optimization

Motion-Based Shape Deformation of Solid Models

Nier Wu, Horea T. Ilies¸

IDETC-CIE 2007; 525-535doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34826

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Topics: Deformation , Shapes , Solid models , Design , Geometry , Interpolation , Modeling , Optimization

A Point Membership Classification for Sweeping Solids

Hu¨seyin Erdim, Horea Ilies¸

IDETC-CIE 2007; 537-546doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34827

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Topics: Solids , Algorithms , Generators , Manufacturing , Computers , Design , Engineering design , Solid modeling , Trajectories (Physics)

Quasi-Optimal Mesh Segmentation Via Region Growing/Merging

Tomohiro Mizoguchi, Hiroaki Date, Satoshi Kanai, Takeshi Kishinami

IDETC-CIE 2007; 547-556doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35171

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Topics: Image segmentation , Algorithms , Computerized tomography , Lasers , Surface fitting , Computer-aided design , Computer-aided engineering , Cylinders , Engineering systems and industry applications , Errors

Innovative Industrial Applications, Developments, and Perspectives

Development of Validation Metrics for Vehicle Frontal Impact Simulation

R. J. Yang, G. Li, Y. Fu

IDETC-CIE 2007; 557-562doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34124

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Topics: Simulation , Vehicles , Mathematics , Physics , Computer-aided engineering , Model validation , Wavelets

A Development Methodology for Parametric Synthesis Tools

Wouter O. Schotborgh, Maarten H. L. Ro¨ring, Roxana Grigoras, Frans G. M. Kokkeler, Hans Tragter, Fred J. A. M. van Houten

IDETC-CIE 2007; 563-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34421

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Topics: Bearings , Computer software , Design , Engineering design processes , Engineers , Fasteners , Graphical user interfaces , Machine components , Mechanical engineering , Parametric design

Incorporating Customer Preferences and Market Trends in Vehicle Package Design

Deepak Kumar, Chris Hoyle, Wei Chen, Nanxin Wang, Gianna Gomez-Levi, Frank S. Koppelman

IDETC-CIE 2007; 571-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35520

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Topics: Design , Preferences , Vehicles , Modeling , Automobiles , Complex systems , Engineering systems and industry applications , Packaging , Tradeoffs

A Case Study of Design Process and Development of a Design Enabling Tool for Wright Metal Products

Madhusudan Kayyar, Joshua D. Summers, Farhad Ameri, Sherrill Biggers

IDETC-CIE 2007; 581-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35610

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Topics: Design , Metals , Errors , Optimization , Product design , Product development

Managing Design and Analysis Processes

A Process Model and Data Mining to Support Designing Families of Services

Seung Ki Moon, Timothy W. Simpson, Soundar R. T. Kumara

IDETC-CIE 2007; 591-600doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34687

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Topics: Data mining , Design , Ontologies

Quantity Dimension Indexing for Design Knowledge Management

Tamotsu Murakami, Yasushi Suehisa

IDETC-CIE 2007; 601-610doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35133

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Indexing (Machining) , Knowledge management , Engineering design , Metric system

Representation and Analysis Challenges in Design for Part-Reuse: An Automotive Case Study

Hallie J. Kintner

IDETC-CIE 2007; 611-619doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35483

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Topics: Design , Engineers , Computer-aided design , Crashworthiness , Finite element analysis , Stiffness , Testing , Vehicles , Welded joints

Empirical Models for Non-Deterministic Simulation-Based Robust Design

Hae-Jin Choi, Janet K. Allen

IDETC-CIE 2007; 621-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35606

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Topics: Design , Simulation , Alloys , Computers , Design methodology , Design under uncertainty , Fracture (Materials) , Heat exchangers , Simulation models , Uncertainty analysis

Managing Design Process Complexity: A Value-of-Information Based Approach for Scale and Decision Decoupling

Jitesh H. Panchal, Christiaan J. J. Paredis, Janet K. Allen, Farrokh Mistree

IDETC-CIE 2007; 633-647doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35686

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Topics: Design , Engineering design processes

Metamodel-Based Design Optimization

Q2S2: Merging Qualitative Information in Sequential DOE

Rahul Rai, Matthew I. Campbell

IDETC-CIE 2007; 649-662doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34520

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Topics: Computer simulation , Design , Experimental design , Optimization

Using Maximum Likelihood Estimation to Estimate Kriging Model Parameters

Jay D. Martin

IDETC-CIE 2007; 663-673doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34662

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Topics: Maximum likelihood estimation , Algorithms , Optimization , Simulation , Statistics as topic

Reducing the Number of Variables in a Response Surface Approximation: Application to Thermal Design

Christian Gogu, Raphael T. Haftka, Satish K. Bapanapalli, Bhavani V. Sankar

IDETC-CIE 2007; 675-684doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34674

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Topics: Approximation , Design , Response surface methodology , Temperature , Engineering simulation , Errors , Finite element model , Sensitivity analysis , Simulation , Construction

Reduction of Non-Monomial Basis in the Dimensional Analysis of a Dynamical System

Srikanth Tadepalli, Kristin L. Wood

IDETC-CIE 2007; 685-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35504

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Topics: Dimensional analysis , Dynamic systems , Physical laws , Design , Manufacturing , Optimization , Rockets , Water

A New Variable Fidelity Optimization Framework Based on Model Fusion and Objective-Oriented Sequential Sampling

Ying Xiong, Wei Chen, Kwok-Leung Tsui

IDETC-CIE 2007; 699-708doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35782

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Topics: Design , Optimization

Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization

Optimal Partitioning and Coordination Decisions in Decomposition-Based Design Optimization

James T. Allison, Michael Kokkolaras, Panos Y. Papalambros

IDETC-CIE 2007; 709-718doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34698

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Complex systems , Pumps , Tradeoffs , Water

Multiobjective Collaborative Robust Optimization (McRO) With Interval Uncertainty and Interdisciplinary Uncertainty Propagation

Mian Li, Shapour Azarm

IDETC-CIE 2007; 719-729doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34818

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Topics: Optimization , Uncertainty

Integrated Structure Decomposition, Optimization and Control Design

Shaoluo L. Butler, Anoop K. Dhingra

IDETC-CIE 2007; 731-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35152

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Control equipment , Finite element analysis , Pareto optimization , Manufacturing , Modeling , Robustness , Stability , Structural design

A Sequential Linear Programming Coordination Algorithm for Analytical Target Cascading

Jeongwoo Han, Panos Papalambros

IDETC-CIE 2007; 739-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35361

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Topics: Algorithms , Complex systems , Design , Gaussian distribution , Linear programming , Optimization , Probability

Diagonal Quadratic Approximation for Parallelization of Analytical Target Cascading

Yanjing Li, Zhaosong Lu, Jeremy J. Michalek

IDETC-CIE 2007; 749-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35566

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Topics: Approximation , Engineering design , Optimization

Multi-Scale Computational Design of Product and Materials

A Concept for a Material That Softens With Frequency

Jitendra Prasad, Alejandro R. Diaz

IDETC-CIE 2007; 761-768doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34299

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Elastic moduli , Stiffness , Viscoelastic materials , Viscoelasticity

A Template-Based Approach for Multilevel Blast Resistant Panel Design

Hannah Muchnick, Janet K. Allen, David L. McDowell, Farrokh Mistree

IDETC-CIE 2007; 769-785doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35447

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Topics: Design , Uncertainty , Deflection , Design methodology , Engineering design , Honeycomb structures , Impulse (Physics) , Noise (Sound) , Process design , Resolution (Optics)

Predictive Carbon Nanotube Models Using the Eigenvector Dimension Reduction (EDR) Method

Zhimin Xi, Byeng D. Youn

IDETC-CIE 2007; 787-797doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35608

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Mechanical properties , Molecular dynamics

A Function-Based Approach for Integrated Design of Material and Product Concepts

Matthias Messer, Jitesh H. Panchal, Janet K. Allen, David L. McDowell, Farrokh Mistree

IDETC-CIE 2007; 799-827doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35743

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Topics: Design , Containment systems , Advanced materials , Engineering design processes , Functional analysis , Integrated systems , Multifunctional materials

Parametric and Feature Based Modeling in Design Automation

A Dual Environment for 3D Modeling With User-Defined Free Form Features

Thomas R. Langerak, Joris S. M. Vergeest

IDETC-CIE 2007; 829-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34796

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Modeling , Shapes , Three-dimensional modeling

Reverse Engineering of Geometric Surfaces Using Tabu Search Optimization Technique

Ayman M. A. Youssef, Ashraf O. Nassef, Sayed M. Metwalli

IDETC-CIE 2007; 839-848doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34970

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Topics: Optimization , Reverse engineering , Fittings , Algorithms , Gases , Lasers , B-splines , Computer software , Errors , Genetic algorithms

Correspondences Matching on 3D Mesh Models

Samuel Sai-Man Li, Charlie C. L. Wang, Kin-Chuen Hui

IDETC-CIE 2007; 849-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35010

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Topics: Algorithms , Design automation

Procedural Design of Imprint Rolls for Fluid Pathway Fabrication

Athulan Vijayaraghavan, David A. Dornfeld

IDETC-CIE 2007; 859-867doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35187

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Manufacturing , Tiles , Design methodology , Fuel cells , Machining , Microfluidics , Modeling , Optimization

OAM+: An Assembly Data Model for Legacy Systems Engineering

S. M. Mahbub Murshed, Jami J. Shah, Vadivel Jagasivamani, Ayman Wasfy, David W. Hislop

IDETC-CIE 2007; 869-881doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35723

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Manufacturing , Systems engineering

Product and System Optimization

Robust Product Design Optimization Method Using Hierarchical Representations of Characteristics

Masataka Yoshimura, Koichi Sasaki, Kazuhiro Izui, Shinji Nishiwaki

IDETC-CIE 2007; 883-894doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34591

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Topics: Optimization , Product design , Performance characterization , Robustness , Design , Machine tools , Manufacturing , Pareto optimization

An Optimal Design Method for Reducing Brake Squeal in Disc Brake Systems

Toru Matsushima, Shinji Nishiwaki, Shintarou Yamasaki, Kazuhiro Izui, Masataka Yoshimura

IDETC-CIE 2007; 895-902doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34708

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Topics: Automotive brakes , Brakes , Design methodology , Design , Braking , Numerical analysis , Optimization , Conceptual design , Concretes , Finite element analysis

Cycle-Based Robot Drive Train Optimization Utilizing SVD Analysis

Xiaolong Feng, Shiva Sander-Tavallaey, Johan O¨lvander

IDETC-CIE 2007; 903-910doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34772

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Topics: Cycles , Optimization , Robots , Trains , Design , Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Simulation models

A Component Based Optimization Approach for Modular Robot Design

Bjo¨rn Johansson, Marcus Pettersson, Johan O¨lvander

IDETC-CIE 2007; 911-920doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35329

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Robots , Simulation , Optimization algorithms , Simulation models , Gears , Matlab , Modeling , Motors

Product Family and Product Platform Design Optimization

A Method for Benchmarking Product Family Design Alternatives

Henri J. Thevenot, Timothy W. Simpson

IDETC-CIE 2007; 921-930doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34494

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Tradeoffs , Valves

Recommending a Platform Leveraging Strategy Based on the Homogeneous or Heterogeneous Nature of a Product Line

Fabrice Alizon, Steven B. Shooter, Timothy W. Simpson

IDETC-CIE 2007; 931-940doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34507

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Topics: Cycles , Design , Product development , Reverse engineering , Software development

Three Dimensional Design Structure Matrix With Cross-Module and Cross-Interface Analyses

Fabrice Alizon, Seung Ki Moon, Steven B. Shooter, Timothy W. Simpson

IDETC-CIE 2007; 941-948doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34510

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Topics: Design

A Product Platform Development Method Using QFD

Jaeil Park, Dongmin Shin

IDETC-CIE 2007; 949-958doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34622

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Topics: Software development , Design , Product quality

A Customer-Driven Approach to One-of-a-Kind Product Design

Huijun Song, Deyi Xue, Yiliu Tu

IDETC-CIE 2007; 959-969doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34878

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Topics: Modeling , Optimization , Product design , Design

Product Family Concept Generation and Validation Through Predictive Decision Tree Data Mining and Multi-Level Optimization

Conrad S. Tucker, Harrison M. Kim

IDETC-CIE 2007; 971-987doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34892

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Topics: Data mining , Optimization , Engineering design , Architecture , Manufacturing , Preferences

Robust Product Family Consolidation and Selection Using the Hypothetical Equivalents and Inequivalents Method

Bryan R. Dolan, Kemper E. Lewis

IDETC-CIE 2007; 989-999doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35522

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Optimization

An Extension of the Commonality Index for Product Family Optimization

Aida Khajavirad, Jeremy J. Michalek

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1001-1010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35605

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Topics: Optimization , Relaxation (Physics)

A Single-Stage Gradient-Based Approach for Solving the Joint Product Family Platform Selection and Design Problem Using Decomposition

Aida Khajavirad, Jeremy J. Michalek

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1011-1027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35611

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Algorithms , Household scales , Relaxation (Physics)

An Investigation of the Impact of Assembly Sequencing on the Product Family Design Outcomes

Shafin Tauhid, Hakan U. Artar, Saraj Gupta, Gu¨l Okudan

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1029-1038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35672

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Performance , Decision making , Simulation

Switchgear Component Commonality Design Method Considering Delivery Lead-Time and Inventory Level

Haruki Kariya, Kazuhiro Izui, Shinji Nishiwaki, Masataka Yoshimura, Yoshiya Ogihara, Shuichi Hayashi

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1039-1047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35687

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Topics: Concretes , Design , Design methodology , Manufacturing , Manufacturing systems , Product design , Risk , Simulation

Process Platform Formation for Product Families

Roger Jianxin Jiao, Linda Lianfeng Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1049-1057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35742

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Topics: Data mining , Manufacturing , Manufacturing systems , Motors , Text analytics , Vibration

Application of Product Platform Design for Engineered System

Mohit Goswami, Venkat Allada

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1059-1070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35800

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Topics: Design , System architecture , Nonlinear programming , Optimization , Scalars , Trucks

A Framework for Designing Balanced Product Platforms by Estimating Versatility of Components

Chang Muk Kang, Yoo Suk Hong

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1071-1082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35879

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Topics: Design

Simulation-Based Design Under Uncertainty

Function Block Design to Enable Adaptive Job Shop Operations

Lihui Wang, Hsi-Yung Feng, Changjin Song, Wei Jin

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1083-1092doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34260

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Topics: Design , Machine shops , Uncertainty , Delays , Machinery , Manufacturing

Improving Confidence in Simulation-Based Design Through Error Functions

Yee Mey Goh, Chris McMahon, Julian Booker

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1093-1102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34435

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Topics: Design , Error functions , Simulation , Uncertainty , Errors , Failure , Parametric design

Interval Reliability Analysis

Xiaoping Du

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1103-1109doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34582

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Topics: Event history analysis , Reliability , Probability , Failure , Algorithms , Engineering systems and industry applications , Optimization , Performance characterization , Statistical distributions

Evidence Theory-Based Reliability Analysis and Optimization in Engineering Design

Li Du, Liping He, Hong-Zhong Huang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1111-1117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34626

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Topics: Engineering design , Event history analysis , Optimization , Uncertainty , Engineering systems and industry applications , Design

Reliability Estimation for Time-Dependent Problems Using a Niching Genetic Algorithm

Jing Li, Zissimos P. Mourelatos

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1119-1133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34865

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Topics: Genetic algorithms , Reliability , Probability , Stress , Vibration , Cantilevers , Event history analysis , Failure , Finite element model , Optimization algorithms

A Monte Carlo Reliability Assessment for Multiple Failure Region Problems Using Approximate Metamodels

Ramon C. Kuczera, Zissimos P. Mourelatos, Michael Latcha

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1135-1147doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34957

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Topics: Failure , Reliability , Engineering systems and industry applications , Principal component analysis , Probability , Simulation

Supervised Bayesian Models to Carry Out Kansei Engineering of Car Dashbaords

Walid Ben Ahmed, Bernard Yannou

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1149-1158doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34968

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Topics: Decision making , Design , Engineering design , Indium compounds , Optimization , Simulation

A New Inverse Reliability Analysis Method Using MPP-Based Dimension Reduction Method (DRM)

Ikjin Lee, Kyung K. Choi, Liu Du, David Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1159-1169doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35098

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Topics: Dimensions , Event history analysis , Reliability

Reliability Based Design Optimization With Correlated Input Variables Using Copulas

Kyung K. Choi, Yoojeong Noh, Liu Du

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1171-1182doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35104

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Topics: Design , Event history analysis , Reliability-based optimization , Statistical distributions

Robust Design Concept in Possibility Theory and Optimization for System With Both Random and Fuzzy Input Variables

Liu Du, Kyung K. Choi, Ikjin Lee

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1183-1193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35106

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Robustness

Updating Uncertainty Assessments: A Comparison of Statistical Approaches

Jason Matthew Aughenbaugh, Jeffrey W. Herrmann

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1195-1209doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35158

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Topics: Uncertainty , Failure , Probability , Manufacturing , Modeling , Simulation

Decision Making and Constraint Tradeoff Visualization for Design Under Uncertainty

Sirisha Rangavajhala, Achille Messac

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1211-1225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35385

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Topics: Decision making , Design under uncertainty , Tradeoffs , Visualization , Design , Uncertainty , Filtration , Optimization , Pareto optimization

Conservative Estimations of Reliability With Limited Sampling

Victor Picheny, Nam-Ho Kim, Raphael T. Haftka

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1227-1236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35465

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Topics: Failure , Probability , Reliability

Reliable Space Pursuing for RBDO With Black-Box Performance Functions

S. Shan, G. Gary Wang

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1237-1245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35517

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Topics: Computation , Design , Optimization , Reliability , Reliability-based optimization

Bayesian Reliability Based Design Optimization Using Eigenvector Dimension Reduction (EDR) Method

Pingfeng Wang, Byeng D. Youn, Lee J. Wells

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1247-1262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35524

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Topics: Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Reliability-based optimization , Uncertainty , Design , Engineering design , Engineering systems and industry applications , Event history analysis , Manufacturing , Numerical analysis

A Hierarchical Statistical Sensitivity Analysis Method for Complex Engineering Systems

Xiaolei Yin, Wei Chen

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1263-1273doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35528

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Topics: Engineering systems and industry applications , Sensitivity analysis , Design , Complex systems , Engineering design , Modeling , Suspension systems , Uncertainty

A Comparative Study of Uncertainty Propagation Methods for Black-Box Type Functions

Sang Hoon Lee, Wei Chen

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1275-1284doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35533

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Topics: Chaos , Dimensions , Polynomials , Uncertainty

Complementary Interaction Method (CIM) for System Reliability Analysis

Byeng D. Youn, Pingfeng Wang, Zhimin Xi, David J. Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1285-1295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35601

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Topics: Computer-integrated manufacturing , Event history analysis , Reliability , Probability , Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Numerical analysis , Reliability-based optimization

Innovative Six Sigma Design Using the Eigenvector Dimension-Reduction (EDR) Method

Lee J. Wells, Byeng D. Youn, Zhimin Xi

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1297-1308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35614

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Taguchi methods , Density , Engineering systems and industry applications , Engineers , Optimization , Probability , Signal to noise ratio

Sensitivity-Free Approach for Reliability-Based Robust Design Optimization

Byeng D. Youn, Zhimin Xi, Lee J. Wells, David J. Gorsich

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1309-1320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35619

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Optimization , Reliability

Structural/Topology Optimization

Differential Evolution Applied to the Design of a Three-Dimensional Vehicular Structure

Felipe Antonio Chegury Viana, Fernando Ce´sar Gama de Oliveira, Jose Antonio Ferreria Borges, Valder Steffen, Jr.

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1321-1330doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34290

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Topics: Design , Algorithms , Optimization , Computer software , Evolutionary algorithms , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Noise (Sound) , Optimization algorithms

On Optimization of 2D Compliant Mechanisms Using Honeycomb Discretization With Material-Mask Overlay Strategy

Anupam Saxena

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1331-1341doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34341

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Honeycomb structures , Optimization , Overlays (Materials engineering) , Bending (Stress) , Design , Genetic algorithms , Rotation

Design of Piezoelectric Actuator With In-Plane Motion Using Topology Optimization

Bin Zheng, Ching-Jui Chang, Hae Chang Gea

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1343-1350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34976

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Piezoelectric actuators , Topology , Density , Electrodes , Sensitivity analysis

Indirect Encoding of Structures for Evolutionary Design

Fabien Nicaise, Erik K. Antonsson

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1351-1358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-35307

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Topics: Design , Encryption , String , DNA , Evolutionary computation

Visualization and Virtual Reality in Design

Interactive Mesh-Free Stress Analysis for Mechanical Design Assembly With Haptics

Daniela Faas, Andrew Fischer, Judy M. Vance

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1359-1365doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34660

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Topics: Design engineering , Haptics , Manufacturing , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Virtual reality , Shapes , Design , Geometry , Product design , Stress

Visual Steering Commands for Trade Space Exploration: User-Guided Sampling With Example

Gary Stump, Sara Lego, Mike Yukish, Timothy W. Simpson, Joseph A. Donndelinger

IDETC-CIE 2007; 1367-1376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34684

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Topics: Aircraft , Automobiles , Complex systems , Design , Electromagnetic scattering , Preferences , Shades and shadows , Space , Space vehicles , Vehicles