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December 1998
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Editorial
Research Papers
The Selection of a Most Efficient Clutching Sequence Associated With Automatic Transmission Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 514–519.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829308
Topics:
Planetary gears
,
Torque
Achieving an Arbitrary Spatial Stiffness with Springs Connected in Parallel
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 520–526.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829309
Mechanism Design with MP-Neural Networks
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 527–532.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829310
Topics:
Design
,
Algorithms
,
Optimization
,
Errors
,
Artificial neural networks
,
Computer programming
,
Error functions
Mechanism Schemes in Teaching: A Historical Overview
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 533–541.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829311
Manipulability of Closed Kinematic Chains
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 542–548.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829312
Topics:
Closed kinematic chains
,
Chain
,
Algorithms
Real-Time Computation of the Actual Posture of the General Geometry 6-6 Fully-Parallel Mechanism Using Two Extra Rotary Sensors
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 549–554.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829313
Topics:
Computation
,
Geometry
,
Sensors
,
Algorithms
,
Servomechanisms
Kinematic Analysis and Singularity Loci of Spatial Four-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulators Using a Vector Formulation
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 555–558.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829314
Topics:
Kinematic analysis
,
Manipulators
,
Actuators
,
Design
,
Flight
,
Jacobian matrices
,
Robotics
Accurate Determination of Object Position from Imprecise Data
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 559–564.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829315
Topics:
Biomechanics
,
Computer software
,
Computer-aided design
,
Design
,
Errors
,
Flight
,
Kinematics
,
Matlab
,
Robotics
,
Vehicles
Stabilization Method for Numerical Integration of Multibody Mechanical Systems
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 565–572.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829316
Topics:
Algebra
,
Control theory
,
Equations of motion
,
Stability
Simulation of Nonlinear Dynamics of Liquid Filled Fuel Tanker Shell Structure Subjected to Rollover Collision With Validation
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 573–580.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829317
Topics:
Collisions (Physics)
,
Fuels
,
Nonlinear dynamics
,
Shells
,
Simulation
,
Tankers
,
Design
,
Fluids
,
Finite element analysis
,
Stress
Computation of Pressure Loads in Three Screw Pump Rotors
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 581–588.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829318
Topics:
Computation
,
Pressure
,
Pumps
,
Rotors
,
Screws
,
Stress
,
Design
,
Fluids
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Rotation
Dynamic Effects of Pressure Loads in Three Screw Pump Rotors
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 589–592.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829319
Topics:
Pressure
,
Pumps
,
Rotors
,
Screws
,
Stress
,
Geometry
,
Satellites
,
Simulation results
,
Thrust
,
Wear
A General Approach for Determining Dynamic Forces in Spur Gears
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 593–598.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829320
Topics:
Elasticity
,
Finite element methods
,
Gear teeth
,
Shapes
,
Spur gears
,
Stiffness
,
Wheels
Accurate Tooth Stiffness of Spiral Bevel Gear Teeth by the Finite Strip Method
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 599–605.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829321
Effect of CBN Grinding on the Bending Strength of Carburized Gears
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 606–611.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829322
Topics:
Bending strength
,
Gears
,
Grinding
,
Stress
,
Fatigue testing
,
Finishes
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Polishing
,
Shot peening
,
Surface finishing
Applying Virtual Reality Techniques to Sensitivity-Based Structural Shape Design
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 612–619.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829323
Topics:
Shape design
,
Virtual reality
,
Design
,
Deformation
,
Sensitivity analysis
,
Computers
,
Engineering design
,
Engines
,
Finite element model
,
Stress
Reliability Modeling in Design for Remanufacture
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 620–627.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829324
Topics:
Design
,
Modeling
,
Reliability
,
Maintenance
,
Life cycle costing
Metrics for Assessing Design Freedom and Information Certainty in the Early Stages of Design
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 628–635.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829325
An Observational Study of Design Team Process: A Comparison of Student and Professional Engineers
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 636–642.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829326
Topics:
Design
,
Engineers
,
Students
,
Teams
,
Engineering design
,
Engineering students
Collaborative, Sequential, and Isolated Decisions in Design
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 643–652.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829327
Topics:
Design
,
Decision making
,
Aircraft
,
Collaboration
,
Columns (Structural)
,
Failure
,
Manufacturing industry
,
Modeling
,
Pressure vessels
,
Product development
A Framework for Decision-Based Engineering Design
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 653–658.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829328
Topics:
Engineering design
,
Design
,
Cycles
,
Decision making
,
Economics
,
Engineering disciplines
,
Engineering education
An Approach to Modeling & Representation of Heterogeneous Objects
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 659–667.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829329
Recognition of Machining Features Based on HSPCE Decomposition, Feature Composition, and Process Centered Classification
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 668–677.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829330
Topics:
Machining
,
Algorithms
,
Cycles
,
Design
An Interactive Multistage ε-Inequality Constraint Method For Multiple Objectives Decision Making
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 678–686.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829331
Topics:
Decision making
,
Design
,
Preferences
,
Engineering design
,
Feedback
,
Trusses (Building)
Design Optimization of Valveless DTH Pneumatic Hammers by a Weighted Pseudo-Gradient Search Method
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 687–694.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829332
Topics:
Design
,
Hammers
,
Optimization
,
Dynamic models
,
Cycles
,
Design methodology
,
Differential equations
,
Drilling
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Automating the Flexible Lofting Spline for Reusable Forming Devices
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 695–701.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829333
Topics:
Splines
,
Deflection
,
Polynomials
,
Shapes
Facilitating Concept Exploration for Configuring Turbine Propulsion Systems
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 702–706.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829334
Topics:
Propulsion systems
,
Turbines
,
Aircraft
,
Collaboration
,
Design
,
Engines
Stack-Up Forces for Normal and Abnormal Operating Conditions in a Railroad Roller Bearing Assembly
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 707–713.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829335
Topics:
Manufacturing
,
Railroads
,
Roller bearings
,
Rollers
,
Steady state
,
Temperature distribution
,
Friction
,
Screws
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Bearings
Probabilistic Failure Prediction of SCS-6/Ti-15-3 MMC Ring
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 714–720.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829336
A Quick Computation of Factor of Safety for Biaxial Stress States
J. Mech. Des. December 1998, 120(4): 721–726.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829337
Topics:
Computation
,
Safety engineering
,
Stress
,
Design
,
Failure
,
Engineering design
