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

Topics: Biosensors , Nanoparticles , Silver , Electrodes , Blood , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Sensors , Charge transfer , Diseases , Probes

CNT Cantilevers Under Soft AC Actuation of Frequency Near Half Natural Frequency for Bio-Sensing Applications

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Le Luo

IDETC-CIE 2012; 11-17doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70324

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Topics: Cantilevers , Carbon nanotubes , Biosensors , Carbon , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Excitation , Nanotubes , Van der Waals forces

Behaviors of Bio-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticle Clusters in a Rotating Magnetic Field

Chin-Yih Hong, Ji-Ching Lai, Chia-Chung Tang

IDETC-CIE 2012; 19-23doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70356

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Nanoparticles , Oscillations , Rotation

Modeling, Fabrication, and Testing of a Nanoinjection Lance Array for Simultaneous Multi-Cell Injections

Nathan C. Toone, Gregory H. Teichert, Steven J. Brewer, Brian D. Jensen

IDETC-CIE 2012; 25-32doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70471

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Topics: Anisotropy , Cancer , Computers , Design , Electrophoresis , Etching , Manufacturing , Modeling , Particulate matter , Testing

Effects of Voltage and Distance on Stand-Alone Lance Electrodes During Repulsion

Nathan C. Toone, Brian D. Jensen

IDETC-CIE 2012; 33-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70473

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Topics: Electrodes , DNA , Computers , Electric fields , Electroporation

Dynamics of MEMS and NEMS

Effects of Air on Enclosure Design of Lead-Zirconate-Titanate (PZT) Thin-Film Diaphragm Microactuators

Chuan Luo, Kai-Yi Hsiao, Perry Cheung, Howard Lin, A. Q. Shen, G. Z. Cao, I. Y. Shen

IDETC-CIE 2012; 41-47doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70061

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Topics: Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Microactuators , Thin films , Cavities , Silicon , Stiffness , Electrodes , Springs

Coupled Bending and Torsion Effects on the Squeezed Film Air Damping in Torsional Micromirrors

Hamid Moeenfard, Farzaneh Kaji, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IDETC-CIE 2012; 49-55doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70114

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Topics: Damping , Torsion , Mirrors , Torque , Microbeams , Modeling , Pressure , Rotation

Symmetry Breaking in an Initially Curved Micro Beam Loaded by a Distributed Electrostatic Force

Lior Medina, Rivka Gilat, Slava Krylov

IDETC-CIE 2012; 57-66doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70158

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Topics: Microbeams , Buckling , Bifurcation , Deflection , Degrees of freedom , Numerical analysis , Stress

Mechanical Behavior Analysis of Micro-Scaled Functionally Graded Timoshenko Beams by the Strain Gradient Theory

S. A. Tajalli, M. H. Kahrobaiyan, M. Rahaeifard, M. T. Ahmadian, M. R. Movahhedy, J. Akbari

IDETC-CIE 2012; 67-73doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70317

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Topics: Mechanical behavior , Strain gradient , Functionally graded materials , Boundary-value problems , Copper , Deformation , Differential equations , Equilibrium (Physics) , Microbeams , Simply supported beams

Low-G Electrostatically Actuated Resonant Switch

Abdallah Ramini, Mohammad I. Younis, Quang T. Su

IDETC-CIE 2012; 75-85doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70328

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Topics: Resonance , Switches , Ear , Earthquakes , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic response , Frequency response , Sensors , Signals , Simulation results

An Imperfect Microbeam Electrically Actuated: Experimental Investigation and Parameter Identification

Laura Ruzziconi, Ahmad M. Bataineh, Mohammad I. Younis, Stefano Lenci

IDETC-CIE 2012; 87-94doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70505

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Topics: Frequency response , Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Approximation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Excitation , Geometry , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Microfabrication

Nonlinear Dynamics of a NEMS Carbon Nanotube Resonator

Laura Ruzziconi, Mohammad I. Younis, Stefano Lenci

IDETC-CIE 2012; 95-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70507

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Nonlinear dynamics , Attractors , Approximation , Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Excitation , Frequency response

On the Nonlinear Dynamics of Electromagnetically-Transduced Microresonators

Andrew B. Sabater, Vijay Kumar, Aamer Mahmood, Jeffrey F. Rhoads

IDETC-CIE 2012; 101-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70648

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Topics: Micromechanical resonators , Nonlinear dynamics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Dynamic response , Electromotive force , Experimental characterization , Gates (Closures) , Magnetic fields , Microcantilevers , Microelectromechanical systems

Shock-Induced Electrostatic Coupling of Modes of Vibration in the Response of a MEMS Ring Sensor

Stefan Sieberer, Atanas A. Popov, Stewart McWilliam

IDETC-CIE 2012; 111-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70915

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors , Shock (Mechanics) , Vibration , Computer simulation , Electrodes , Equations of motion , Excitation , Plates (structures) , Waves

Low Voltage Electrostatic Actuation and Displacement Measurement Through Resonant Drive Circuit

Sangtak Park, Eihab Abdel-Rahman

IDETC-CIE 2012; 119-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71268

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Topics: Circuits , Displacement measurement , Resonance , Electrostatic actuators , Actuators , Capacitance , Computer simulation , Delays , Displacement , Feedback

Stabilization of Electrostatic Actuators Through Variable Gain Amplifier

Sangtak Park, Eihab Abdel-Rahman

IDETC-CIE 2012; 127-131doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71274

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Topics: Electrostatic actuators , Capacitance , Circuits , Resonance , Feedback , Design , Electrodes , Q-factor , Robustness

Generalized Theory of Electro-Mechanical Resonators With Fractal Electrodes

Ankit Jain, Muhammad Ashraful Alam

IDETC-CIE 2012; 133-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71529

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Topics: Electrodes , Fractals , Resonance , Dimensions , Cylinders , Springs , Steady state

Tunability and Sub- and Superharmonic Entrainment of Limit Cycles in CW Laser Driven MEMS

David B. Blocher, Alan T. Zehnder

IDETC-CIE 2012; 139-144doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71545

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Topics: Lasers , Limit cycles , Microelectromechanical systems , Thermal stresses , Feedback , Geometry , Hardening , Interferometers , Nanoscale phenomena , Nonlinear dynamics

Micro Mechanics and Surface Engineering of Artificial and Biological Materials

A Coupled Two Degree of Freedom Model for Nano/Micromirrors Under van der Waals Force

Hamid Moeenfard, Ali Darvishian, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IDETC-CIE 2012; 145-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70671

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Van der Waals forces , Torsion , Stiffness , Equilibrium (Physics) , Deflection , Design , Potential energy , Rotation , Theorems (Mathematics)

Micro- and Nanomanufacturing

Low Cost Micro-Pump Valve Design

Sina Khalilian, Simon S. Park, Theodor Freiheit

IDETC-CIE 2012; 151-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70410

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Topics: Design , Micropumps , Valves , Manufacturing , Design for Manufacturing , Dimensions , Fatigue life , Flow (Dynamics) , Reliability , Robustness

Al-Mg Micro-Features Using Micro-EDM Milling

F. Modica, V. Marrocco, P. Moore, I. Fassi, G. Wiens

IDETC-CIE 2012; 161-167doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70975

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Topics: Electrical discharge machining , Milling , Machining , Aluminum alloys , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Surface roughness , Aerospace industry , Aluminum , Corrosion resistance , Electrodes

Effects of Process Parameters on the Properties of Replicated Polymeric Parts

Gianluca Trotta, Vincenzo Bellantone, Rossella Surace, Irene Fassi

IDETC-CIE 2012; 169-176doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71049

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Bone , Chain , Chemical stability , Computer software , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics) , Injection molding , Insulation , Machinery

Cooperative Micromanipulators for 3D Micromanipulation and Assembly

David J. Cappelleri, Zhenbo Fu

IDETC-CIE 2012; 177-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71436

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Topics: Manufacturing , Micromanipulation , Microassembling , Transportation systems

Micro- and Nanomechanisms and Robotics

A Micro-Scale Magnetic Tumbling Microrobot

Wuming Jing, Nicholas Pagano, David J. Cappelleri

IDETC-CIE 2012; 187-196doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70122

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Topics: Microscale devices , Magnetic fields , Design , Dimensions , Engineering prototypes , Fluids , Shapes

A Metamorphic Erectable Cell Restraint (MECR)

Gregory H. Teichert, Quentin T. Aten, Melanie Easter, Sandra Burnett, Larry L. Howell, Brian D. Jensen

IDETC-CIE 2012; 197-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70475

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Engineering prototypes , Grippers , Microelectromechanical systems , Microscale devices , Polysilicon

Near-Wall Dynamics and Photoresponse of Swimming Microbiorobots

Denise Wong, Edward B. Steager, Vijay Kumar

IDETC-CIE 2012; 205-212doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71033

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Topics: Bacteria , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Microscale devices , Rotation , Trajectories (Physics) , Ultraviolet radiation

Design and Fabrication of a Three-DOF MEMS Stage Based on Nested Structures

Yong-Sik Kim, Nicholas G. Dagalakis, Satyandra K. Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2012; 213-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71089

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Kinematics , Testing

Automated Indirect Optical Micromanipulation of Biological Cells Using Indirect Pushing for Minimizing Photo-Damage

Atul Thakur, Sagar Chowdhury, Petr Svec, Chenlu Wang, Wolfgang Losert, Satyandra K. Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2012; 221-229doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71214

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Topics: Biological cells , Damage , Micromanipulation , Feedback , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Mechanical properties , Noise (Sound) , Optimization , Robustness , Simulation

Large Stroke Comb-Drive Actuators Using Reinforced, Clamped, Paired Double Parallelogram (C-DP-DP) Flexure

Mohammad Olfatnia, Siddharth Sood, Shorya Awtar

IDETC-CIE 2012; 231-239doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71294

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Topics: Actuators , Bending (Stress) , Design , Flexure mechanisms , Stiffness , Bearings , Dimensions , Displacement , Microfabrication

Prediction of Load and Shear of Ultra-Thin Multi-Species Surface Films

W. W. F. Chong, M. Teodorescu, H. Rahnejat

IDETC-CIE 2012; 241-246doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71317

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Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Thin films , Adhesion , Friction , Intermolecular forces , Microscale devices , Contact mechanics , Fluids , Liquid films

Characterization of Piezoelectric Nanofiber Composites Acoustic Emission Sensor for Structure Health Monitoring

Xi Chen, Yong Shi

IDETC-CIE 2012; 247-251doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71538

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Topics: Acoustic emissions , Composite materials , Nanofibers , Sensors , Steel , Elastic waves , Electric fields , Electrodes , Fibers , Nanoscale phenomena

Microscale Energy Harvesting

Modeling Flutter-Based Microgenerators

Raed Kafafy, Abdulhakeem Javeed, Moumen Idres, Sany Ihsan

IDETC-CIE 2012; 253-262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70964

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Topics: Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Modeling , Generators , Wind velocity , Dimensions , Belts , Bridges (Structures) , Cantilevers , Design , Dynamic response

Material Property Manipulation of Photopolymer Vibration Energy Harvesters

Evan Baker, Timothy Reissman, Fan Zhou, Cheng Sun

IDETC-CIE 2012; 263-272doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71439

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Materials properties , Photopolymers , Vibration , Elastic moduli , Resonance , Damping , Design , Geometry , Oscillating frequencies

Prototypes of a Field Disruption Energy Harvester

Karim El-Rayes, Ahmed Abdel-Aziz, Eihab M. Abdel-Rahman, Raafat Mansour, Ehab El-Saadany

IDETC-CIE 2012; 273-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71440

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Engineering prototypes , Magnetic fields , Vibration , Cutting , Electromagnetic fields , Energy resources

Performance of a Randomly-Excited Nonlinear Energy Harvester in Mono- and Bi-Stable Potentials: An Experimental Investigation

Ravindra Masana, Mohammed F. Daqaq

IDETC-CIE 2012; 281-290doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71451

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Topics: Energy harvesting

Nonlinear Mechanics, Dynamics, and Control in Atomic Force Microscopy

Exploring Dynamic Non-Idealities in Multi-Frequency Atomic Force Microscopy

Santiago D. Solares

IDETC-CIE 2012; 291-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70098

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Imaging , Errors , Materials properties , Mechanical engineers , Nanoscale phenomena

Investigation of Protein/Lipid Interactions via Scanning Probe Acceleration Microscopy: Theory and Experiment

Justin Legleiter, Kathleen A. Burke, Elizabeth A. Yates

IDETC-CIE 2012; 297-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70228

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Topics: Microscopy , Probes , Proteins , Atomic force microscopy , Membranes , Surface roughness , Adhesion , Diseases , Elasticity , Mechanical properties

Correlation of Atomic Force Microscopy Tapping Forces to Mechanical Properties of Lipid Membranes

Nicole Shamitko-Klingensmith, Kelley M. Wambaugh, Kathleen A. Burke, George J. Magnone, Justin Legleiter

IDETC-CIE 2012; 303-310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70233

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Mechanical properties , Membranes , Cantilevers , Deflection , Imaging , Microscopy , Nanoscale phenomena , Physiology , Probes

A Flexible Control System for Automated Atomic Force Microscope Based Micro-/Nanomanipulation

Florian Krohs, Sergej Fatikow

IDETC-CIE 2012; 311-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70304

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Control systems , Manufacturing , Nanoscale devices , Vacuum , Carbon nanotubes , Computer software , Control equipment , Design , Feedback

Non-Linear Frequency Response of Atomic Force Microscope Cantilevers at the Solid-Liquid Interface

Daniel R. Kiracofe, Arvind Raman

IDETC-CIE 2012; 319-328doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70330

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Frequency response , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Q-factor , Resonance , Computer simulation , Microcantilevers , Microscopy , Nonlinear dynamics

Subatomic Resolution in Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy: Electron Cloud Interactions or Harmonics Processing Artifacts?

C. Alan Wright, Santiago D. Solares

IDETC-CIE 2012; 329-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70397

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Electron clouds , Resolution (Optics) , Atoms , Bonding , Computational methods , Density functional theory , Electrons , Engineering simulation , Filtration

Influence of Excitation Conditions in Dual-Frequency Tapping-Mode Atomic Force Microscopy

Andrew J. Dick, Wei Huang

IDETC-CIE 2012; 335-343doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71404

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Excitation , Probes , Approximation , Imaging

17th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference

Conceptual Design, Manufacturability Analysis, Manufacturing Cost Estimation, and Total Cost of Ownership

Methods of Robotics and the Pseudoinverse to Obtain the Least-Squares Fit of Measured Points on Line-Profiles

J. K. Davidson, S. B. Savaliya, Y. He, Jami J. Shah

IDETC-CIE 2012; 347-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70203

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Topics: Computational methods , Cycles , Design , Machinery , Manufacturing , Quality control , Robotics , Shapes , Turbine blades

Module Definition for Product-Service Systems

Katja Hölttä-Otto, Victor Tang, Kevin Otto

IDETC-CIE 2012; 359-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70911

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Topics: Manufacturing

Representations: Reconciling Design for Disassembly Rules With Design for Manufacturing Rules

Vikrant C. Rayate, Joshua D. Summers

IDETC-CIE 2012; 369-379doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70987

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Topics: Design , Design for Manufacturing , Manufacturing

Manufacturability and Viability of Different C-Gear Types: A Comparative Study

Hani A. Arafa, Mostafa Bedewy

IDETC-CIE 2012; 381-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71030

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Topics: Gears , Double helical gears , Shapes

A Service Failure Modes Identifying Method to Realize Highly Reliable Services

Yusuke Kurita, Koji Kimita, Yoshiki Shimomura

IDETC-CIE 2012; 393-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71237

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Topics: Design , Failure , Failure analysis , Failure mechanisms

Design for Manufacturing, Life Cycle Issues, and Environmental Analysis of Emerging Technologies (e.g., Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, and Sustainable Energy Solutions)

An Experimental Study on Machinability of Austempered Ductile Irons During Dry Turning by Ceramic Cutting Tools

Xuhong Guo, Dongdong Wan

IDETC-CIE 2012; 401-406doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70067

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Topics: Ceramics , Cutting , Cutting tools , Machinability , Nodular iron , Turning

Design of a Large Scale Vertical Stabilizer Wind Tunnel Model for Active Flow Control Research

Glenn Saunders, Edward Whalen, Helen Mooney, Sarah Zaremski

IDETC-CIE 2012; 407-413doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70197

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Topics: Design , Flow control , Wind tunnels , Manufacturing , Instrumentation , Aircraft , Collaboration , Gates (Closures) , Geometry , Governments

Combining Life Cycle Assessment and Linear Regression Analysis to Determine Significant Design Characteristics

Ashley DeVierno, Brian Thorn, Andres L. Carrano

IDETC-CIE 2012; 415-424doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70251

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Topics: Design , Life cycle assessment , Regression analysis

Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Complex Heavy-Duty Off-Road Equipment

Minjung Kwak, Louis Kim, Harrison M. Kim, Peter Finamore, Herb Hazewinkel

IDETC-CIE 2012; 425-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70547

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Topics: Life cycle assessment , Roads , Machinery , Cycles , Architecture , Design

Sustainable Product Family Planning Based on Product Life Cycle Simulation

Jing Tao, Suiran Yu

IDETC-CIE 2012; 435-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70585

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Topics: Cycles , Simulation , Sustainability , Computers , Design , Dynamic light scattering , Economic analysis , Product development

Structuring Requirements in a Multi-Project Environment in the Construction Industry: A Life Cycle Perspective

Michael Wörösch

IDETC-CIE 2012; 443-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70860

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Topics: Construction industry , Cycles , Construction , Concretes , Databases , Doors , Insulation , Product development , Software development , Technology development

Principles of Green Design: Analyzing User Activities and Product Feedback

Nicole Esposito, Julie Linsey

IDETC-CIE 2012; 455-464doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71197

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Topics: Feedback , Green design , Design , Errors , Experimental design , Product design , Students

Direct and Indirect Water Consumption in Vehicle Manufacturing

Francisco Tejada, Bert Bras, Tina Guldberg

IDETC-CIE 2012; 465-475doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71307

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Topics: Manufacturing , Vehicles , Water , Cycles , Automobiles , Design , Evaporation , Power stations , Water conservation

Design for Quality, Robust Design, and Uncertainty Management

Combining Variation Simulation With Thermal Expansion for Geometry Assurance

Samuel Lorin, Lars Lindkvist, Rikard Söderberg, Robert Sandboge

IDETC-CIE 2012; 477-485doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70646

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Topics: Geometry , Simulation , Thermal expansion

Simulating Part and Assembly Variation for Injection Molded Parts

Samuel Lorin, Lars Lindkvist, Rikard Söderberg

IDETC-CIE 2012; 487-496doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70659

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Topics: Design , Injection molding , Manufacturing , Principal component analysis , Regression analysis , Simulation , Automotive industry , Noise (Sound) , Computer software , Computers

Body in White Geometry Measurements of Non-Rigid Components: A Virtual Perspective

Björn Lindau, Alf Andersson, Lars Lindkvist, Rikard Söderberg

IDETC-CIE 2012; 497-505doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70765

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Topics: Geometry , Manufacturing , Simulation

Modelling Uncertainty in Competitive Bidding

Melanie E. Kreye, Yee Mey Goh, Linda B. Newnes

IDETC-CIE 2012; 507-516doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70841

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Topics: Modeling , Uncertainty , Probability , Decision making , Financial risk , Manufacturing

Design for Supply Chain

A Methodology for the Comprehensive Assessment of International Procurement Costs

Michael D. Johnson, William J. Sawaya, III, Malini Natarajarathinam

IDETC-CIE 2012; 517-527doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70462

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Topics: Economics , Fuels , Manufacturing

Computer-Aided Generation of Modular Designs Considering Component End-of-Life Options: Implications for the Supply Chain

Nirup Philip, Gül E. Okudan, Karl R. Haapala, Kyoung-yun Kim

IDETC-CIE 2012; 529-539doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71180

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Supply chains , Design , Computer software , Carbon , Cycles , Manufacturing , Product design , Product development , Tradeoffs

Reverse Logistics Network Design for the Collection of End-of-Life Vehicles

Hang Dai, Qing Wang

IDETC-CIE 2012; 541-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71322

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Topics: Design , Logistics , Vehicles , Optimization , Transportation systems , Customer service

A Multi-Aspect Modeling Method for Service Flow Simulation Using Scene Transition Nets (STNs)

Takeshi Tateyama, Satoshi Mikoshiba, Koji Kimita, Kentaro Watanabe, Ryosuke Chiba, Yoshiki Shimomura, Seiichi Kawata

IDETC-CIE 2012; 549-558doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71420

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Topics: Flow simulation , Modeling , Simulation , Complex systems , Flow (Dynamics)

Emerging Design for X Methods (e.g., Reliability, Maintainability, and Resilience)

A Study of Fatigue-Life Estimation and Reliability Analysis for Dental Implants

Yuo-Tern Tsai, Y. K. Lu, Y. Y. Hsu, J. B. Lu

IDETC-CIE 2012; 559-567doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70138

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Topics: Event history analysis , Fatigue life , Reliability

Characterization of Task Specific Force Systems and the Rational Selection of A-Frame Ladders

Ralph L. Barnett

IDETC-CIE 2012; 569-578doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70280

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Topics: Ceilings , Construction , Ducts , Fans , Painting , Project tasks , Safety , Sheet metal , Static stability , Statics

Design Refresh Planning Models for Managing Obsolescence

Liyu Zheng, Janis Terpenny, Peter Sandborn, Raymond Nelson, III

IDETC-CIE 2012; 579-590doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70743

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Topics: Cycles , Design , Uncertainty

An Analysis of Critical Factors in Medical Device Development to Design for FDA

Lourdes A. Medina, Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Richard A. Wysk

IDETC-CIE 2012; 591-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71054

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Topics: Design , Food and Drug Administration , Frequency-domain analysis , Medical devices

Integrated Assembly Design and Planning

Disassembly Sequence Planning for Product Maintenance

Yongtao Luo, Qingjin Peng

IDETC-CIE 2012; 601-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70430

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Topics: Maintenance , Recycling

Reasoning: Source of Variability in the Boothroyd and Dewhurst Assembly Time Estimation Method

Essam Namouz, Joshua D. Summers, Gregory M. Mocko

IDETC-CIE 2012; 611-618doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71075

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing

Joint Design for 3-D Printing Non-Assembly Mechanisms

Xuan Song, Yong Chen

IDETC-CIE 2012; 619-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71528

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Manufacturing , Stereolithography

Integrated Product and Process Development Processes

Sustainable Design Using Integrated TRIZ and Eco-Checklist With Function Impact Matrix

Arash Hosseinpour, Qingjin Peng

IDETC-CIE 2012; 633-642doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70431

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Topics: Green design

Design Method Selection Matrix for Facilitating Product Platform and Family Design

Yutaka Nomaguchi, Anders Askhøj, Kristian F. Madsen, Ryota Akai, Kikuo Fujita

IDETC-CIE 2012; 643-657doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70861

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Topics: Design , Design methodology

Probabilistic Graphical Models as Tools for Evaluating the Impact of Usage-Context on the Environmental Performance of Products

Cassandra Telenko, Carolyn Seepersad

IDETC-CIE 2012; 659-672doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71160

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Topics: Cycles , Design , Life cycle assessment , Platinum group metals , Product design , Uncertainty

A Method for Measuring Programmatic Dependency and Interdependency Between DoD Acquisition Programs

Matthew B. Christensen, J. Robert Wirthlin

IDETC-CIE 2012; 673-686doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71444

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Topics: Design , Product development , Separation (Technology) , US Department of Defense

Life-Cycle Decision Making (LCDM)

Evolutionary System Topology Identification and its Application in Product Reuse

Vijitashwa Pandey, Zissimos P. Mourelatos

IDETC-CIE 2012; 687-701doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70451

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Topics: Topology , Failure , Reliability , Failure mechanisms , Simulation , System failures

The Transition to Alternative Powertrains: Concept for the Life-Cycle-Oriented Symbiosis of Technology, Product and Product Portfolio Planning

Christoph Herrmann, Thomas Stefan Spengler, Mark Mennenga, Katharina Wachter, Karsten Kieckhäfer

IDETC-CIE 2012; 703-712doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70803

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Topics: Cycles , Product planning , Automobiles

Increasing the Utility of Sustainability Assessment in Product Design

Dane D. Eastlick, Karl R. Haapala

IDETC-CIE 2012; 713-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71144

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Topics: Product design , Sustainability , Manufacturing , Design , Decision making , Engineers , Titanium , Transparency

Modeling the Obsolescence of Critical Human Skills Necessary for Supporting Legacy Systems

Peter Sandborn, Varun J. Prabhakar, Abisola Kusimo

IDETC-CIE 2012; 723-729doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71554

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Industrial controls , Maintenance , Military systems , Modeling , Personnel management

Sustainable Design of Industrial Systems

An Approach to Study Impact of Public Policy, Exogenous Variables, and Vehicle Design on Greenhouse Gas Emission

Swithin S. Razu, Shun Takai

IDETC-CIE 2012; 731-742doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70414

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Topics: Automotive design , Emissions , Fuel cell vehicles , Gasoline , Public policy

Estimation of Long-Term Copper Demand Based on Sustainability Scenarios: A Challenge to Sustainable Manufacturing Industry

Yusuke Kishita, Yuta Inoue, Shinichi Fukushige, Yasushi Umeda, Hideki Kobayashi

IDETC-CIE 2012; 743-751doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70695

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Topics: Copper , Manufacturing industry , Sustainability , Electric vehicles , Carbon , Photovoltaic power systems , Base metals , Climate change , Developing nations , Emissions

A Network Flow Optimization Model for Automotive Glazing Recycling

Romain Farel, Kazuhiro Saitou, Yann Leroy, Bernard Yannou

IDETC-CIE 2012; 753-766doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70785

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Topics: Cost benefit analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization , Recycling

Proposal of Design Support Method of Sustainability Scenarios in Backcasting Manner

Yuji Mizuno, Yusuke Kishita, Haruna Wada, Kazuhiro Kobayashi, Shinichi Fukushige, Yasushi Umeda

IDETC-CIE 2012; 767-776doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70850

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Topics: Design , Sustainability

A Framework for the Integration of System Engineering and Functional Analysis Techniques to the Goal and Scope of Life Cycle Assessment

Marcos Esterman, Jr., Maria E. Fumagalli, Brian Thorn, Callie Babbitt

IDETC-CIE 2012; 777-787doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71145

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Topics: Functional analysis , Life cycle assessment , Systems engineering , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Product development

Thermal and Energy Manufacturing Systems

Fuel Flexible Distributed Combustion for Gas Turbine Engines

Ahmed E. E. Khalil, Ashwani K. Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2012; 789-796doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70246

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Topics: Combustion , Combustion chambers , Fuels , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides

Holistic Approach to Green Buildings From Construction Material to Services

Essam E. Khalil

IDETC-CIE 2012; 797-805doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70283

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Topics: Air conditioning , Air flow , Air pollution , Building materials , Cooling , Design , Dust , Energy consumption , Green buildings , Heat

Design of Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings in Developing Countries

Essam E. Khalil

IDETC-CIE 2012; 807-816doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70284

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Topics: Design , Developing nations , Structures , Air conditioning , Carbon dioxide , Computational methods , Cooling , Cooling systems , Emissions , Energy resources

Numerical Computations of Flow Regimes in Enclosed Spaces

Ahmed E. A. El Degwy, Sami M. Morkos, Ashraf S. Sabry, Essam E. Khalil

IDETC-CIE 2012; 817-824doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70285

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Topics: Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Space , Design , Turbulence , Air flow , Kinetic energy , Air pollution , Computational fluid dynamics , Energy dissipation

Comparison of Environmental Impacts of Innovative and Common Products

Brady P. Gilchrist, Irem Y. Tumer, Robert B. Stone, Qi Gao, Karl R. Haapala

IDETC-CIE 2012; 825-834doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70559

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Topics: Innovation , Life cycle assessment , Manufacturing , Product design , Sustainability

Design for Micro Insert Moulding: A Review

P. Farrugia, P. Vella, Luke Said

IDETC-CIE 2012; 835-842doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70571

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Topics: Design , Molding , Injection molding , Microfabrication , Cavities , Engineers , Manufacturing , Polymers

CFD Analysis of Wind Turbine Blade With Winglets

Alka Gupta, R. S. Amano

IDETC-CIE 2012; 843-849doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70679

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Topics: Blades , Computational fluid dynamics , Wind turbines , Energy generation , Design , Rotors , Computation , Engineers , Pressure

Experimental Analysis of the Heat Transfer Variations Within an Internal Passage of a Typical Gas Turbine Blade Using Varied Internal Geometries

Todd Hahn, Bryant Deakins, Andrew Buechler, Sourabh Kumar, R. S. Amano

IDETC-CIE 2012; 851-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70686

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Topics: Blades , Experimental analysis , Gas turbines , Heat transfer , Geometry , Heat , Turbine blades , Air flow , Cooling , Copper foil

Wind Turbine Blade Design and Analysis With Tubercle Technology

Sourabh Kumar, R. S. Amano

IDETC-CIE 2012; 859-872doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-70688

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Topics: Blades , Design , Wind turbines , Turbine blades , Airfoils , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer-aided design , Flow (Dynamics)

Flow Analysis of Straight and Swept Edge Wind Turbine Blades in Blade and Wake Regions

Ryoichi S. Amano, Pradeep Mohan Mohan Das, Mohammed Alnakhli

IDETC-CIE 2012; 873-880doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71522

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Topics: Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Wakes , Wind turbines , Flow separation , Horizontal axis wind turbines , Airfoils , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Dimensions