Abstract: Extensions of the Castigliano theorems are developed in the context of modeling the behavior of both discrete coupled linear systems and various coupled beams. It is shown that the minimization ...

Abstract: The spring rates of a coiled helical spring under an axial force and an axially directed torque are derived by a consistent application of Castigliano’s second theorem, and it is shown that ...

Abstract: This note examines the linear response of thin, shallow curved beams to an axially-directed compressive load. The response is tracked with a rise parameter drawn from related work on linear arches through which it is shown ...

Abstract: Empirical estimates of the fundamental frequency of tall buildings vary inversely with their height, a dependency not exhibited by the various familiar models of beam behavior. This paper examines and explains this apparent ...

Abstract: This paper presents a method for representing structural modeling as a strategic process involving decision making in an environment where the results of any decision may not be known with complete certainty. An existing ...

Abstract: The Design Education Committee (DEC) of the Design Engineering Division is pleased to have the opportunity to provide papers for this special issue of the Journal of Mechanical Design. With ...

Abstract: This article presents a brief review of the current literature on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and especially expert (knowledge-based) systems, to manufacturing. ...

Abstract: This paper presents a new way of determining the compatibility conditions for statically indeterminate trusses. It is based on equations relating the angular displacements (rotations) of truss elements to the corresponding ...