Abstract: Remodeling rules with either a global or a local mathematical form have been proposed for load-bearing bones in the literature. In the local models, the bone architecture (shape, density) is ...

Abstract: A computer-aided analysis procedure is developed to obtain biomechanical information for unassisted and assisted upper extremity systems. An automated assembly procedure is derived which determines ...

Abstract: A systematic method for the design and evaluation of tractor-semitrailer truck systems and components is presented. The method is general and involves the combination of simulation and optimization ...

Abstract: Optimization methods are used to evaluate competing design concepts for real spatial frames. The modeling of spatial frames to obtain an accurate, inexpensive analysis capability is described in ...

Abstract: A general method is developed for analyzing optimum design problems with multiple, competing objective junctions. Methods are presented for generating trade-off curves for problems with competing ...

Abstract: This paper considers the design of a class of spatial frames which occur frequently in mechanical systems: plane frames with out-of-plane loads. The design objective is to minimize the weight ...

Abstract: Direct search techniques for the optimal design of biomechanical devices are computationally intensive, requiring many iterations before converging to a global solution. This, along with the ...

Abstract: Surface damage in polyethylene components for total joint replacement is associated with large contact stresses. An elasticity solution and finite element analyses were used to determine the ...