Abstract: This study is an investigation of the effects of clearances and link flexibility on the stresses in joints of high speed mechanisms. A general large angular motion mathematical model is developed ...

Abstract: The problem of predicting the dynamic behavior of general planar mechanisms with elastic links and multiple clearance connections is addressed using a perturbation coordinate approach. Particular ...

Abstract: In drilling from floating vessels, most operators and drilling contractors specify an allowable lower ball joint angle of 3–5 deg for drilling and 1–3 deg for running casing. Presently, no one ...

Abstract: The avoidance of “slack” tethers is one of the factors which may establish the required tether pretension in a tension leg platform (TLP) design. Selection of an appropriate safety factor on ...

Abstract: A mechanical linkage with electro-magnetic sensors (a displacement transducer) is described, which may be used to measure accurately the relative motion at a bony junction such as a fracture. ...