Abstract: Techniques that use qualitative reasoning for structural configuration synthesis and form design are critically examined. Both algorithmic and heuristic methods are considered. Because of the ...

Abstract: A comprehensive set of computational procedures have been developed for transforming a geometric model based on design features to alternative sets of machining features. In the paper we only ...

Abstract: A new mathematical model for representing geometric tolerances is applied to polygonal faces and is extended to show its sensitivity to the precedence (ordering) of datum reference frames. The ...

Abstract: A new mathematical model is presented for representing the tolerances of planar surfaces. The model is compatible with the ASME Standard for geometric tolerances. Central to the new model is ...

Abstract: The effects of damping on rotational vibratory solutions of a multiple pulley—flat viscoelastomeric belt system with rotary arm tensioner is developed. A complex model procedure is developed to ...