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RISNumerical Simulation and Verification of Curtain Wall Systems under Shock Pressure
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: When properly designed, framed, and anchored, blast-resistant laminates for curtain walls can greatly reduce or eliminate the hazard and injury from flying glass, and are capable of maintaining the integrity of a building ...
A Lamina-Emergent Frustum Using a Bistable Collapsible Compliant Mechanism
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper presents a new bistable collapsible compliant mechanism (BCCM) that is utilized in a lamina-emergent frustum. The mechanism is based on transforming a polygon spiral into spatial frustum shape using a mechanism ...
Shape-Morphing Using Bistable Triangles With Dwell-Enhanced Stability
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper presents a new design concept for a morphing triangle-shaped compliant mechanism. The novel design is a bistable mechanism that has one changeable side. These morphing triangles may be arrayed to create ...
Design of a Linear Bistable Compliant Crank–Slider Mechanism
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: This paper presents a new model for a linear bistable compliant mechanism and design guidelines for its use. The mechanism is based on the crank–slider mechanism. This model takes into account the first mode of buckling ...
Design Space of Single-Loop Planar Folded Micro Mechanisms With Out-of-Plane Motion
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are usually fabricated using planar processing methods such as surface micromachining, bulk micromachining, or LIGA-type fabrication. If a micro mechanism is ...
Spherical Bistable Micromechanism
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A new micromechanism, the spherical bistable micromechanism (SBM), is described. The SBM has several advantageous features, which include two stable positions that require power only in transitioning ...
Consumptive Use and Return Flows in Urban Lawn Water Use
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Research was conducted to estimate grass consumptive use and return flow (deep percolation) in urban lawn water use. Two types of small lysimeters were used—a drainage-type lysimeter of 40 cm diameter and 60 cm depth and ...
Components, Building Blocks, and Demonstrations of Spherical Mechanisms in Microelectromechanical Systems
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are usually fabricated using planar processing methods, which complicates the design of devices capable of complex motions. For applications that need a ...
Mobilizing the Partnering Process
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Partnering has become an important new method in the management of engineering projects. Especially in large-scale endeavors, the economies of time, resources, and costs are enhanced by cooperation, especially in large-scale ...
The Process and Methods Used to Evaluate Prototype Operational Hydrometeorological Workstations
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: In support of the National Weather Service (NWS) modernization, the Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL) has been developing prototype hydrometeorological workstations for many years. The FSL Evaluation Team (E-Team) has ...