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May 2004
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 377.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1765116
Topics:
Design engineering
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Mechanical engineering
Technical Papers
A Document Analysis Method for Characterizing Design Team Performance
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 378–385.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711818
Comparison of Probability and Possibility for Design Against Catastrophic Failure Under Uncertainty
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 386–394.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701878
Topics:
Design
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Failure
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Probability
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Uncertainty
Non-Gradient Based Parameter Sensitivity Estimation for Single Objective Robust Design Optimization
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 395–402.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711821
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
An Investigation of Nonlinearity of Reliability-Based Design Optimization Approaches
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 403–411.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701880
A Framework for Flexible Systems and Its Implementation in Multiattribute Decision Making
Andrew Olewnik, Graduate Research Assistant,, Trevor Brauen, Design Engineer,, Scott Ferguson, Graduate Research Assistant,, Kemper Lewis, Associate Professor,
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 412–419.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701874
Topics:
Design
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Flexible systems
Modeling Spatial Displacements Using Clifford Algebra
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 420–424.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701876
Topics:
Algebra
Dual Quaternion Synthesis of Constrained Robotic Systems
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 425–435.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737378
Topics:
Design
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Kinematics
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Robots
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Chain
Dynamics of a Class of Parallel Wrists
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 436–441.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737382
Topics:
Dynamic models
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Dynamics (Mechanics)
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End effectors
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Inertia (Mechanics)
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Jacobian matrices
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Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Kinetic energy
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Isotropy
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Actuators
Dynamic Analysis of Planar Cooperative Manipulators With Link Flexibility
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 442–448.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701875
Conceptual Design and Dimensional Synthesis of a Novel 2-DOF Translational Parallel Robot for Pick-and-Place Operations
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 449–455.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711822
Topics:
Conceptual design
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Robots
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Kinematics
Quasi-Kinematic Couplings for Low-Cost Precision Alignment of High-Volume Assemblies
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 456–463.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701882
Topics:
Design
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Kinematics
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Manufacturing
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Statistical analysis
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Couplings
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Engines
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Errors
,
Bearings
The Closure Modes of Bennett’s Twelve-Bar Planar Linkage
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 464–469.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711820
Topics:
Kinematics
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Linkages
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Mechanical admittance
Path Curvature of the Single Flier Eight-Bar Linkage
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 470–477.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1731298
Topics:
Kinematics
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Linkages
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Poles (Building)
Application of Plasticity Theory and Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation to Flexible Multibody System Dynamics
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 478–487.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737491
Topics:
Constitutive equations
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Deformation
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Finite element analysis
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Multibody systems
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Plasticity
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Stress
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Rotation
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Displacement
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Algorithms
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
Elimination of Redundant Cut Joint Constraints for Multibody System Models
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 488–494.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737377
Topics:
Kinematics
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Multibody systems
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Algebra
,
Screws
Smoothing of Noisy Laser Scanner Generated Meshes Using Polynomial Fitting and Neighborhood Erosion
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 495–503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737381
Topics:
Polynomials
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Lasers
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Smoothing methods
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Automobiles
A New Mathematical Model for Geometric Tolerances as Applied to Polygonal Faces
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 504–518.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701881
Topics:
Dimensions
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Geometry
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Manufacturing
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Shapes
,
Tradeoffs
Automatic Undercut Feature Recognition for Side Core Design of Injection Molds
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 519–526.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737379
Topics:
Cavities
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Design
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Algorithms
,
Molding
Design Optimization for Structural-Acoustic Problems Using FEA-BEA With Adjoint Variable Method
Jun Dong, Graduate Research Assistant, Kyung K. Choi, Carver Professor, Nam H. Kim, Assistant Professor,
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 527–533.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701879
Topics:
Acoustics
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Design
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Finite element analysis
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Optimization
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Vehicles
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Frequency response
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Sound pressure
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Boundary element methods
Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Gear-Shaft-Disk-Bearing Systems Using Finite Elements and Describing Functions
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 534–541.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711819
Topics:
Bearings
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Disks
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Errors
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Gears
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Spur gears
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Finite element analysis
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Stiffness
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Degrees of freedom
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Stress
,
Modeling
Design of Input Coupled Split Power Transmissions, Arrangements, and Their Characteristics
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 542–550.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711825
Topics:
Bearings
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Design
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Gears
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Optimization
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Torque
,
Stress
,
Genetic algorithms
Mesh Theory for Toroidal Drive
J. Mech. Des. May 2004, 126(3): 551–557.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711824
Topics:
Solid models
,
Stators
,
Shapes
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