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Gaussian Processes for Design using non-differentiable Functions with Jump Discontinuities

Accepted Manuscript
Anton van Beek
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1473
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068267
Published Online: March 21, 2025
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Contact mechanics, Machine learning, Materials properties, Metamodeling, Phase transitions, Simulation, Stochastic processes
Journal Articles

Multidisciplinary Modeling and Control Co-Design of a Floating Offshore Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine System

Yong Hoon Lee, Saeid Bayat, James T. Allison, Md Sanower Hossain, D. Todd Griffith
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2025, 147(6): 061702.
Paper No: MD-24-1641
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068072
Published Online: March 20, 2025
View Article titled, Multidisciplinary Modeling and Control Co-Design of a Floating Offshore Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine System
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Rotors, Vertical axis wind turbines
Journal Articles

Fast Response Gripper Based on Asymmetric Bistable Dual-Triangle Tensegrity Structure

Wenlong Yang, Jiahui Luo, Xiaoming Xu, Kun Liu, Zhenbo Lu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2025, 147(9): 093301.
Paper No: MD-24-1307
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067920
Published Online: March 13, 2025
View Article titled, Fast Response Gripper Based on Asymmetric Bistable Dual-Triangle Tensegrity Structure
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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics), Grippers, Optimization, Tensegrity structures
Journal Articles

Design of a 6-DOF Heavy-Duty and High-Precision 3–3 Orthogonal Parallel Robot With Flexible Hinges

Chenkun Qi, Jianfeng Lin, Yan Hu, Songlin Zhou, Feng Gao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2025, 147(9): 093304.
Paper No: MD-24-1860
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068018
Published Online: March 13, 2025
View Article titled, Design of a 6-DOF Heavy-Duty and High-Precision 3–3 Orthogonal Parallel Robot With Flexible Hinges
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Isotropy, Modeling, Robots, Rotation, Stiffness, Torque, Hinges, Chain
Journal Articles

Simultaneous Thermal-Electrical Cloak and Camouflage via Level-Set-Based Topology Optimization

Accepted Manuscript
Xiaoqiang Xu, Shikui Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1650
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068103
Published Online: March 5, 2025
View Article titled, Simultaneous Thermal-Electrical Cloak and Camouflage via Level-Set-Based Topology Optimization
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology optimization
Journal Articles

DARTS-NETGAB: DESIGN AUTOMATION AND REAL-TIME SIMULATION USING NEURAL NETWORKS ENSEMBLES FOR TURBOCOMPRESSORS ON GAS-BEARINGS

Accepted Manuscript
Soheyl Massoudi, Joseph Bejjani, Timothy Horvath, Dogukan Üstün, Jürg Schiffmann
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1694
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068091
Published Online: March 4, 2025
View Article titled, DARTS-NETGAB: DESIGN AUTOMATION AND REAL-TIME SIMULATION USING NEURAL NETWORKS ENSEMBLES FOR TURBOCOMPRESSORS ON GAS-BEARINGS
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Computer-aided design, Design, Design automation, Gas bearings, Optimization, Simulation, Visualization
Journal Articles

Dataset on Complex Power Systems: Design for Resilient Transmission Networks Using a Generative Model

In-Bum Chung, Pingfeng Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2025, 147(4): 041709.
Paper No: MD-24-1452
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067745
Published Online: February 27, 2025
View Article titled, Dataset on Complex Power Systems: Design for Resilient Transmission Networks Using a Generative Model
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Topics: Design, Flow (Dynamics), Generators, Optimization, Power grids, Power systems (Machinery), Resilience, Topology, Generative design, Transmission lines
Journal Articles

Innovative Designs of 3D Heat Sinks by Topology Optimization

Dingbiao Wang, Chongrui Yang, Guanghui Wang, Yi Li, Talib Dbouk
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 081705.
Paper No: MD-24-1751
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067870
Published Online: February 27, 2025
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Topics: Design, Fluids, Heat sinks, Topology optimization, Optimization, Heat, Flow (Dynamics), Heat transfer, Fluid dynamics
Journal Articles

Maximum Stress Minimization Via Data-Driven Multifidelity Topology Design

Misato Kato, Taisei Kii, Kentaro Yaji, Kikuo Fujita
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 081702.
Paper No: MD-24-1503
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067750
Published Online: February 26, 2025
View Article titled, Maximum Stress Minimization Via Data-Driven Multifidelity Topology Design
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Stress, Topology optimization
Journal Articles

Improved Augmented Lagrangian Relaxation-Assisted Analytical Target Cascading for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Xiaowei Zhou, Wei Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 081701.
Paper No: MD-24-1850
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067747
Published Online: February 26, 2025
View Article titled, Improved Augmented Lagrangian Relaxation-Assisted Analytical Target Cascading for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
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Topics: Design, Modal assurance criterion, Optimization, Relaxation (Physics), Computer programming
Journal Articles

Optimal Synthesis of Zero-Stiffness Compliant Mechanisms Based on Potential Energy Principle

Zewei Li, Mohui Jin, Weisheng Wang, Mingyu Qu, Xing Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 083303.
Paper No: MD-24-1566
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067714
Published Online: February 25, 2025
View Article titled, Optimal Synthesis of Zero-Stiffness Compliant Mechanisms Based on Potential Energy Principle
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Potential energy, Stiffness, Optimization, Modeling, Finite element analysis, Stress, Design
Journal Articles

Exploring Time and Power Requirement Trade-Offs in an Additive Manufacturing-Disrupted Production Cell

Chad Jones, Matthew Montoya, Larry Strawser, Albert E. Patterson
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. June 2025, 147(6): 064501.
Paper No: MD-24-1630
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067529
Published Online: February 11, 2025
View Article titled, Exploring Time and Power Requirement Trade-Offs in an Additive Manufacturing-Disrupted Production Cell
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Topics: Machinery, Manufacturing, Tradeoffs, Design, Optimization, Energy consumption, Additive manufacturing, Decision making, Manufacturing cells
Journal Articles

Spatial Packaging and Routing Optimization of Complex Interacting Engineered Systems

Mohammad M. Behzadi, Peter Zaffetti, Jiangce Chen, Lawrence E. Zeidner, Horea T. Ilieş
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 071704.
Paper No: MD-24-1444
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067427
Published Online: January 30, 2025
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Collisions (Physics), Packing (Shipments), Packings (Cushioning), Packaging, Algorithms
Journal Articles

Multi-Lattice Topology Optimization Via Generative Lattice Modeling

Jiangce Chen, Martha Baldwin, Sneha Prabha Narra, Christopher McComb
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051707.
Paper No: MD-24-1487
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067528
Published Online: January 30, 2025
View Article titled, Multi-Lattice Topology Optimization Via Generative Lattice Modeling
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology optimization, Topology, Finite element methods, Density, Artificial neural networks
Journal Articles

Comprehensive Geometric Parameterization and Computationally Efficient 3D Shape Matching Optimization of Realistic Stents

Ankush Kapoor, Tapabrata Ray, Nigel Jepson, Susann Beier
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051703.
Paper No: MD-24-1477
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066961
Published Online: November 18, 2024
View Article titled, Comprehensive Geometric Parameterization and Computationally Efficient 3D Shape Matching Optimization of Realistic Stents
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Shapes, Stents, Geometry, Parametrization
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

A Harmonic Response Topology Optimization Method Based on Hybrid Cellular Automata

Ziyi Wang, Xueguan Song, Ziyun Kan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051702.
Paper No: MD-24-1529
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066962
Published Online: November 18, 2024
View Article titled, A Harmonic Response Topology Optimization Method Based on Hybrid Cellular Automata
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Topics: Displacement, Excitation, Optimization, Topology optimization, Stress, Robots
Journal Articles

A Novel Connectivity Index for Microstructures Imperfection Detection and Rectification in a Multiscale Structure Design

Sina Rastegarzadeh, Jida Huang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051705.
Paper No: MD-24-1136
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067054
Published Online: November 18, 2024
View Article titled, A Novel Connectivity Index for Microstructures Imperfection Detection and Rectification in a Multiscale Structure Design
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Topics: Design, Optimization
Journal Articles

Automated Layout Design of Hydraulic Components With Constraints on Flow Channels

Ciming Zhu, Feixue Wang, Hongyuan Zhang, Yongjiang Zheng, Chengfeng Ding, Shuai Li, Jing Yao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051701.
Paper No: MD-24-1395
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066689
Published Online: November 1, 2024
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Topics: Design, Flow (Dynamics), Optimization, Collisions (Physics), Algorithms
Journal Articles

Computational Design of Additively Manufactured Curvilinear Scaffolds for Bone Repair With Analytical Sensitivities

David O. Cohen, Sohaila M. G. Aboutaleb, Amy Wagoner Johnson, Julian A. Norato
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2025, 147(3): 031702.
Paper No: MD-24-1038
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066547
Published Online: October 18, 2024
View Article titled, Computational Design of Additively Manufactured Curvilinear Scaffolds for Bone Repair With Analytical Sensitivities
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Topics: Bone, Design, Simulation, Optimization, Density
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

NURBS-OT: An Advanced Model for Generative Curve Modeling

Shaoliang Yang, Jun Wang, Kang Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2025, 147(3): 031703.
Paper No: MD-24-1312
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066549
Published Online: October 18, 2024
View Article titled, NURBS-OT: An Advanced Model for Generative Curve Modeling
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Topics: Airfoils, Algorithms, B-splines, Generative adversarial networks, Machine learning, Modeling, Optimization, Shapes, Parametrization, Design