Abstract: Grahic Jump LocationHourly time/site specific irradiances derived from geostationary satellite images are more accurate than irradiances from a ground measurement station when the distance from the ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on calculating the load level and the ultimate state of steel plane frames consisting of straight slender nonprismatic rods. The plastic behavior is modeled in the theory of second order with a step-by-step ...

Abstract: The dimensional synthesis of spatial chains for a prescribed set of positions can be applied to the design of parallel robots by joining the solutions of each serial chain at the end-effector. ...

Abstract: The kinematic synthesis applied to tree topologies is a tool for the design of multifingered robotic hands, for a simultaneous task of all fingertips. Even though traditionally wrists and hands have been designed separately, ...

Abstract: In this paper, the dynamic behavior of a one degreeoffreedom (DOF) contactless linear slider based on superconducting magnetic levitation is experimentally analyzed. The device is intended for precision positioning of an ...

Abstract: This technical note presents a method for calculating the flow from springs and may be useful in the management of aquifers where the spring flow is a critical factor. The note examines the conjunctive operation of a ...

Abstract: The program evaluation and review technique (PERT) has become a classic project management tool for estimating project duration when the activities have uncertain durations. However, despite its simplicity and widespread ...

Abstract: Results are presented from experiments and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations involving the streamlining of suspended underwater pipelines or structures subject to impacts from sediment/water mixtures. The ...