Topics: Aerospace industry , Computer simulation , Damage , Displacement , Excitation , Finite element analysis , Guided wave ultrasonic testing , Plates (structures) , Reflection , Semiconductor wafers

Multi-Bolt Loosening Monitoring Using an Integrated Vibro-Acoustic Modulation Technique

Minghao Chen, Yanfeng Shen

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A002https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70345

Abstract

View Articletitled, Multi-Bolt Loosening Monitoring Using an Integrated Vibro-Acoustic Modulation Technique

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Topics: Acoustics

Peculiar Transmission Manipulation of Antisymmetric Lamb Waves via a Surface-Bonded Single-Layer Elastic Meta-Structure

Yiran Tian, Yanfeng Shen

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A003https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70726

Abstract

View Articletitled, Peculiar Transmission Manipulation of Antisymmetric Lamb Waves via a Surface-Bonded Single-Layer Elastic Meta-Structure

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Topics: Nondestructive evaluation , Structural health monitoring , Waves , Finite element model , Computer simulation , Design , Excitation , Finishes , Metamaterials , Phase shift

An Ultra-Compliant and Flexible Structural Sensing Neural System for Damage Detection in Wind Turbine Blades

Junzhen Wang, Yanfeng Shen, Xuezhi Peng, Zhengyang Han, Shaopeng Jiang

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A004https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70986

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Ultra-Compliant and Flexible Structural Sensing Neural System for Damage Detection in Wind Turbine Blades

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Topics: Blades , Damage , Nondestructive evaluation , Structural health monitoring , Wind turbines

On Structural Damping Characteristics in the Electro-Mechanical Impedance Method

Aaron Misla, Andrei Zagrai

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A005https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-72024

Abstract

View Articletitled, On Structural Damping Characteristics in the Electro-Mechanical Impedance Method

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Topics: Damping , Composite materials , Aerospace industry , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors , Damage , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Geometry , Materials science , Modeling

Control Theory and Applications

An Adaptive Control Framework for Unknown Input Estimation

Tristan D. Griffith, Mark J. Balas

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A006https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67484

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Adaptive Control Framework for Unknown Input Estimation

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Topics: Adaptive control , Differential equations , Dynamic systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Feedback , Generators , Uncertainty

A Novel Fractional Fixed-Time Sliding Mode Control Method for Spherical Robot Linear Motion Speed Control

Zhou Ting, Xu Yugong, Wu Bin

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A007https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70264

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Fractional Fixed-Time Sliding Mode Control Method for Spherical Robot Linear Motion Speed Control

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Topics: Robots , Sliding mode control

Optimal Interior Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors MTPA and MPPA Control Based on Sliding Mode Approaches

Hashim Alnami, Chengzong Pang, Avinash Papineni, Xin Wang

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A008https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70904

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimal Interior Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors MTPA and MPPA Control Based on Sliding Mode Approaches

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Topics: Motors , Permanent magnets , Sliding mode control , Torque , Amperes , Computer simulation , Control equipment , Modeling , Noise (Sound) , Resilience

A Control Oriented Soot Prediction Model for Diesel Engines Using an Integrated Approach

Mahesh S. Shewale, Ali Razban

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A009https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71502

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Control Oriented Soot Prediction Model for Diesel Engines Using an Integrated Approach

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Topics: Diesel , Diesel engines , Emissions , Soot

Bioreactor Temperature Control System Using PID Controller

Richard Alimberti, Vedang Chauhan, Devina Jaiswal

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A010https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71715

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bioreactor Temperature Control System Using PID Controller

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Topics: Bioreactors , Control equipment , Temperature control

Deep Neural Network Real-Time Control of a Motorized Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle With an Uncertain Time-Varying Electromechanical Delay

Hannah M. Sweatland, Brendon C. Allen, Max L. Greene, Warren E. Dixon

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A011https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73687

Abstract

View Articletitled, Deep Neural Network Real-Time Control of a Motorized Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle With an Uncertain Time-Varying Electromechanical Delay

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Cycles , Delays , Real-time control

Design and Control of Robots, Mechanisms, and Structures

Rapid Design and Analysis of Versatile Robotic Platform

Ariful Islam, Chad Campbell, Christian Merrikin, Shawn Duan

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A012https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67358

Abstract

View Articletitled, Rapid Design and Analysis of Versatile Robotic Platform

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Topics: Design , Robotics , Robots

A Study on the Effects of Unmodelled Rotational Load Swing Dynamics on the Anti-Swing Control of an Overhead Crane

Ho-Hoon Lee

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A013https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-68336

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Study on the Effects of Unmodelled Rotational Load Swing Dynamics on the Anti-Swing Control of an Overhead Crane

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Gantry cranes , Stress , Simulation , Computer simulation , Cranes , Delays , Dynamic models , Equations of motion , Feedback

Slip Suppression Control to Improve the Performance of a Mobile Cleaning Robot Under Different Road Surface Conditions

Tsubasa Yamatogawa, Tatsuhiro Morimoto, Takaya Tsuno, Tian Shen, Ken’ichi Yano, Toshihiko Arima, Shigeru Fukui

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A014https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69383

Abstract

View Articletitled, Slip Suppression Control to Improve the Performance of a Mobile Cleaning Robot Under Different Road Surface Conditions

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Topics: Pavement , Robots , Friction , Accidents , Coal , Control systems , Countermeasures , Doors , Iron , Seas

Mechanical Upgrade and Gait Development of Re-Sizable Quadruped, HARQ

Salman Hussain, Akin Tatoglu, Kiwon Sohn

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69421

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mechanical Upgrade and Gait Development of Re-Sizable Quadruped, HARQ

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Topics: Design , Design engineering , End effectors , Kinematic analysis , Kinematics , Numerical analysis , Robots , Space , Teams

Construction and Testing of Small-Scale Transformable-Hull Concept Boat

Phillip Whitworth, Cole James, Konstantin I. Matveev

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A016https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69563

Abstract

View Articletitled, Construction and Testing of Small-Scale Transformable-Hull Concept Boat

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Topics: Boats , Construction , Hull , Testing , Aircraft , Data acquisition systems , Geometry , Kinematics , Reservoirs , Servomotors

Design of a Lightweight Robotic Mule

Jian Su, Xin Zhi, Sha Lu, Qichun Zhang, Janet Dong

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A017https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69715

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design of a Lightweight Robotic Mule

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Topics: Design , Mechanical admittance , Military systems , Robotics , Robots , Soldiers , Batteries , Doors , Power systems (Machinery) , Roads

Design of Litter Collection Robot for Urban Environment

Jian Su, Yu Cao, Anqi Tang, Siyuan Wang, Janet Dong

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A018https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69732

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design of Litter Collection Robot for Urban Environment

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Topics: Cities , Design , Mobile robots , Robots , Sidewalks , Navigation , Roads , Robotics , Vehicles , Asphalt

Robotic System for Plant Tending in Remote Habitat

Blake Hament, Paul Oh, Danielle Carr, Carl Moore, Satyanarayan Dev, Ian Ferguson, Pedro Pena, Josh W. Ehrlich

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A019https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69733

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View Articletitled, Robotic System for Plant Tending in Remote Habitat

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Topics: Robotics , Food products , Astronauts , End effectors , NASA , Oxygen , Reflection , Security , Shear (Mechanics)

Design and Development of a Novel Soft Gripper Manipulated by a Robotic Arm

Bryce Cianciotto, Derek Price, Logan Spencer, Martin Garcia, Ayse Tekes

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A020https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69880

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Development of a Novel Soft Gripper Manipulated by a Robotic Arm

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Topics: Design , Grippers , Robotics

Horizontal Axis Wind Rotors With Twisted Blades

Joseph McGuire, Hong Zhou

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A021https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70046

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View Articletitled, Horizontal Axis Wind Rotors With Twisted Blades

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Topics: Airfoils , Blades , Energy conversion , Rotors , Wind

Elliptical Machines Using Adjustable Linkages

Ali Safdar Naif, Hong Zhou

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A022https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70047

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View Articletitled, Elliptical Machines Using Adjustable Linkages

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Topics: Linkages , Machinery , Trajectories (Physics)

Simulating Dynamic Tension Effects From an Out-of-Round Unwind Roll

Benjamin Reish

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A023https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70139

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View Articletitled, Simulating Dynamic Tension Effects From an Out-of-Round Unwind Roll

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Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Tension , Computer simulation , Physics

Towards Development of 3D Printed Swimming Robot Using Soft Electromagnetic Actuation

Martin Garcia, Ciaphus Rouse, Benjamin Estrada, Coskun Tekes, Amir Ali Amiri Moghadam, Ayse Tekes

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A024https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70151

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View Articletitled, Towards Development of 3D Printed Swimming Robot Using Soft Electromagnetic Actuation

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Robots

Tracking Control Design and Implementation of Multiaxial Controller for Social Robotic Devices

Marvin Cheng, Ezzat Bakhoum

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A025https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70510

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View Articletitled, Tracking Control Design and Implementation of Multiaxial Controller for Social Robotic Devices

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Robotics , Robots , Tracking control , Biomimetics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Education , Electrical components , Generators

Nonlinear Robust Control Design for a Gravity Compensation Mechanism Under Human Walking Pattern Scenarios

Zeki Okan Ilhan, Meng-Sang Chew

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71712

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Robust Control Design for a Gravity Compensation Mechanism Under Human Walking Pattern Scenarios

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Topics: Design , Gravity (Force) , Robust control , Control equipment , Computer simulation , Feedback , System dynamics , Trajectories (Physics) , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic analysis

Design and Modelling of SCARA Robot Variant

Manjeet Tummalapalli, Puren Ouyang, Johnny Bahri

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A027https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73288

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Modelling of SCARA Robot Variant

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Topics: Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , Robots , Torque , Trajectories (Physics)

Design of an Apparatus to Measure Aerodynamic Forces During Flapping Wing Hovering

Vernon Fernandez, Hamid Vejdani, Badih Jawad

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A028https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73811

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design of an Apparatus to Measure Aerodynamic Forces During Flapping Wing Hovering

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Design , Fluid-dynamic forces , Wings , Robots , Deflection , Flight

Dynamics and Control in Micro/Nano Engineering

Investigations Into the Linear Coupling Between Symmetric and Anti-Symmetric Modes of V-Shaped MEMS Resonators Under Electrostatic Perturbation

Nouha Alcheikh, Hassen M. Ouakad, Sofiane Ben Mbarek, Mohammad I. Younis

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A029https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-73535

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigations Into the Linear Coupling Between Symmetric and Anti-Symmetric Modes of V-Shaped MEMS Resonators Under Electrostatic Perturbation

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Topics: Arches , Electrodes , Microbeams , Microelectromechanical systems , Silicon , Vibration

Dynamics and Control of Soft Structures

Kinematic and Dynamic Modelling and Simulation of Soft Continuous Arm Based on Modal Method

Qingfeng Kong, Zhengfeng Bai

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A030https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70300

Abstract

View Articletitled, Kinematic and Dynamic Modelling and Simulation of Soft Continuous Arm Based on Modal Method

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Simulation

Fluid-Structure Interaction

Fluid Flow in Between the Differentially Rotating Spherical Shells in the Presence of Toroidal Magnetic Field

Bharti Sharma, Neetu Srivastava

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A031https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-66692

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fluid Flow in Between the Differentially Rotating Spherical Shells in the Presence of Toroidal Magnetic Field

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Magnetic fields , Spherical shells

Nonlinear Wake-Induced Vibration of Downstream Cylinder in Staggered Arrangements

Bruno Soares, Narakorn Srinil

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A032https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67776

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Wake-Induced Vibration of Downstream Cylinder in Staggered Arrangements

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Cylinders , Vibration , Vortex-induced vibration , Wakes

Flow-Induced Vibration and Wake Flow Dynamics Behind a Harbor Seal Whisker Model in Tandem Arrangement With an Upstream Cylinder

Sarah Dulac, Seyedmohammad Mousavisani, Tabitha Ann Breault, Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A033https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69327

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flow-Induced Vibration and Wake Flow Dynamics Behind a Harbor Seal Whisker Model in Tandem Arrangement With an Upstream Cylinder

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Topics: Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow-induced vibrations , Wakes , Oscillations , Flow (Dynamics) , Circular cylinders , Algorithms , Cross-flow , Flow measurement

Flow Disturbance Generators Based on Oscillating Cylinders With Attached Splitter Plates

Michael Hughes, Mariah Mook, Michael Jenkins, Arun Vishnu SureshBabu, Ashok Gopalarathnam, Matthew Bryant

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A034https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69467

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flow Disturbance Generators Based on Oscillating Cylinders With Attached Splitter Plates

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Cylinders , Flow (Dynamics) , Generators , Limit cycles , Oscillations , Plates (structures) , Wind tunnels

Nonlinear Vibrations of Beams With Bilinear Hysteresis at Supports: Interpretation of Experimental Results

Prabakaran Balasubramanian, Giulio Franchini, Giovanni Ferrari, Brian Painter, Kostas Karazis, Marco Amabili

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A035https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70268

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Vibrations of Beams With Bilinear Hysteresis at Supports: Interpretation of Experimental Results

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Topics: Vibration , Stiffness , Damping , Fuel rods , Boundary-value problems , Equations of motion , Fluids , Switches , Water , Coolants

Heated Circular Cylinder Subjected to Forced Spanwise Oscillations

Ussama Ali, Md Islam, Isam Janajreh

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A036https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70713

Abstract

View Articletitled, Heated Circular Cylinder Subjected to Forced Spanwise Oscillations

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Cylinders , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Oscillations , Vibration

Dynamics of Flow and Heat Transfer Around Two Circular Cylinders of Different Diameters in Tandem Subjected to Forced Convection

Rami Homsi, Md Islam, Yap Yit Fatt, Isam Janajreh

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A037https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-72944

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dynamics of Flow and Heat Transfer Around Two Circular Cylinders of Different Diameters in Tandem Subjected to Forced Convection

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Topics: Circular cylinders , Cylinders , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Forced convection , Heat transfer , Heating , Temperature , Computer simulation

General

Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Modeling for Electric Powertrains: Inertia Effect of Engine Mounting System

Sudhir Kaul

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A038https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-66287

Abstract

View Articletitled, Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Modeling for Electric Powertrains: Inertia Effect of Engine Mounting System

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Topics: Engines , Inertia (Mechanics) , Modeling , Resonance , Degrees of freedom , Design , Experimental characterization , Internal combustion engines , Optimization , Stiffness

Experimental Verification of Model-Free Vibration Control Technique Based on a Virtual Controlled Object Considering Actuator Parameter Uncertainty

Ansei Yonezawa, Heisei Yonezawa, Itsuro Kajiwara

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A039https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69100

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Verification of Model-Free Vibration Control Technique Based on a Virtual Controlled Object Considering Actuator Parameter Uncertainty

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Topics: Actuators , Uncertainty , Vibration control

Autonomous PV Panel Inspection With Geotagging Capabilities Using Drone

Mahmoud Rezk, Nawal Aljasmi, Rufaidah Salim, Hesham Ismail, Iraklis Nikolakakos

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69246

Abstract

View Articletitled, Autonomous PV Panel Inspection With Geotagging Capabilities Using Drone

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Topics: Inspection , Photovoltaic panels , Unmanned aerial vehicles

Strain-Coupled Fluidlastic Circuits Inside Metal Additive Manufactured Structures

Ankit Saxena, George Rai, Valentin Lanari, Christopher D. Rahn, Guhaprasanna Manogharan

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A041https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69721

Abstract

View Articletitled, Strain-Coupled Fluidlastic Circuits Inside Metal Additive Manufactured Structures

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Circuits , Metals , Vibration

A Novel Formulation to Predict the Accuracy of Implicit Time Integration Schemes

Sanjay Singh Tomar, C. S. Upadhyay

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A042https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-69778

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View Articletitled, A Novel Formulation to Predict the Accuracy of Implicit Time Integration Schemes

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Topics: Approximation , Displacement , Errors , Magnification , Polynomials , Stability

The Consistency of Helicopter ‘Ground Resonance’ and the Unstable Lateral-Torsional Vibration in Standard Rotor Systems

Xin Qian, Yu Fan, Lin Li, Wenjun Wang

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A043https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70169

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Consistency of Helicopter ‘Ground Resonance’ and the Unstable Lateral-Torsional Vibration in Standard Rotor Systems

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Topics: Resonance , Rotors , Vibration , Blades , Modal analysis , Shapes

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation for Large-Scale Applications

Abdelbasset Krama, Mohamed Gharib

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A044https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-70914

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation for Large-Scale Applications

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Topics: Drill strings , Electromagnetic induction , Engines , Filters , Hardware , Motors , Simulation

Lateral-Directional Stability and Manual Control of Understeering and Oversteering Vehicles in Off-Road Conditions Based on a 2-DOF Cornering Compliance Vehicle Dynamics Model

R. M. Van Auken, S. A. Kebschull

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A045https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71854

Abstract

View Articletitled, Lateral-Directional Stability and Manual Control of Understeering and Oversteering Vehicles in Off-Road Conditions Based on a 2-DOF Cornering Compliance Vehicle Dynamics Model

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Topics: Roads , Stability , Vehicle dynamics , Vehicles

Mars Drone Configurations And Approaches to Rotor Design: A Review

Aleandro Saez, Maurizio Manzo, Marco Ciarcià

IMECE 2021; V07AT07A046https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71876

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mars Drone Configurations And Approaches to Rotor Design: A Review

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Topics: Aircraft , Airfoils , Design , Rotors , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Flight , Aerodynamics , Computational fluid dynamics , Optimization , Vehicles