Abstract: This paper uses rigidbody mechanism topologies to synthesize fully distributed compliant mechanisms that approximate a shape change defined by a set of morphing curves in different positions. For a shapechange problem, a ...

Abstract: For a path generation problem, this paper uses the base topology of a single degreeoffreedom (DOF) rigidbody mechanism solution to synthesize fully distributed compliant mechanisms that can trace the same path. Two different ...

Abstract: A new approach of measuring through-thickness Young's moduli of composite materials using nanoindentation was proposed. First, an approximate expression of the reduced modulus of nanoindentation was introduced for orthotropic ...

Abstract: Insects can detect and locate distant odor sources (food, mate, etc.) by tracking odor plumes, which is key to their survival. During an odor-guided navigation, flapping wings have been speculated to actively draw odorants ...

Abstract: A new approach of measuring through-thickness Young's moduli of composite materials using nanoindentation was proposed. First, an approximate expression of the reduced modulus of nanoindentation was introduced for orthotropic ...

Abstract: This paper seeks to advance the design of planar multiloop shapechanging mechanisms used in a variety of applications, such as morphing extrusion dies and airfoils. The presence of defects is a limiting factor in finding ...

Abstract: Based on the principle of cyclone separation and 3D printing technology, a novel variable pitch hydrocyclone structure was proposed for the axial flow hydrocyclone separators of oil wells. The structural parameters of this ...