Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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An Inverse, Decision-Based Design Method for Robust Concept Exploration
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)In this paper, we extend our previous work on a goal-oriented inverse design method to carry out inverse robust design by managing the uncertainty involved. The extension embodies the introduction of specific robust design ... -
A New Sampling Approach for the Multi-Scale Design of Metallic Materials
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)We present a new sampling method for the multi-scale design of polycrystalline materials, which improves the computational time efficiency compared to the existing computational approaches. The solution strategy aims to ... -
Calibration and Validation Framework for Selective Laser Melting Process Based on Multi-Fidelity Models and Limited Experiment Data
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)There are significant quality and reliability problems for components/products made by additive manufacturing (AM) due to various reasons. Selective laser melting (SLM) process is one of the popular AM techniques and it ... -
Isogeometric Optimal Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using Finite Deformation Curved Beam Built-Up Structures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)This paper presents a configuration and sizing design optimization method for large deformation planar compliant mechanisms, using a continuum-based adjoint design sensitivity analysis (DSA) approach for built-up structures. ... -
Research Opportunities and Challenges in Engineering System Evolution
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Research in engineering system evolution studies the technical performance (e.g., speed, capacity, and energy efficiency) and the functional and architectural changes of engineering systems (e.g., automobiles, aircrafts, ... -
Design Heuristics: Extraction and Classification Methods With Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Architecture Team
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)This study offers insight into the processes of expert designers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and how they use heuristics in the design process. A methodology for the extraction, classification, and characterization ... -
Constructing Oscillating Function-Based Covariance Matrix to Allow Negative Correlations in Gaussian Random Field Models for Uncertainty Quantification
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Gaussian random field has been widely applied to quantify high-dimensional uncertainties in the spatial or temporal domain. A common practice in Gaussian random field modeling is to use the exponential function to represent ... -
Influence of Sliding Friction on the Dynamic Characteristics of a Planetary Gear Set With the Improved Time-Varying Mesh Stiffness
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Acting as an important internal excitation, sliding friction can cause the vibration and noise of the planetary gear set. In this paper, a dynamic model is developed to study the influence of sliding friction on the dynamic ... -
Dynamic Trajectory Planning for a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Using Quintic B-Splines
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)This paper presents a new trajectory planning method based on the improved quintic B-splines curves for a three degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) cable-driven parallel robot (CDPR). First, the conditions of positive cables’ tension ... -
Harnessing Process Variables in Additive Manufacturing for Design Using Manufacturing Elements
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Process plans in additive manufacturing (AM) have a profound impact on the performance of fabricated parts such as geometric accuracy and mechanical properties. Due to its layer-based, additive nature, AM processes can be ... -
Estimate Uncertainty: Miscommunication About Definitions of Engineering Terminology
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Communication has been shown to affect the design of large-scale complex engineered systems. Drawing from engineering design, communication, and management literature, this work defines miscommunication as when communication ... -
A Comparative Study on the Effect of Mechanical Compliance for a Safe Physical Human–Robot Interaction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)In this paper, we study the effects of mechanical compliance on safety in physical human–robot interaction (pHRI). More specifically, we compare the effect of joint compliance and link compliance on the impact force assuming ... -
Reliability Analysis of Nonlinear Vibratory Systems Under Non-Gaussian Loads Using a Sensitivity-Based Propagation of Moments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)The paper proposes a new methodology for time-dependent reliability analysis of vibratory systems using a combination of a first-order, four-moment (FOFM) method and a non-Gaussian Karhunen–Loeve (NG-KL) expansion. The ... -
A Decomposition-Based Optimization Algorithm for Combined Plant and Control Design of Interconnected Dynamic Systems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)Strong coupling of the physical and control parts within complex dynamic systems should be addressed by integrated design approaches that can manage such interactions. Otherwise, the final solution will be suboptimal or ... -
Erratum: “Pseudo-Rigid-Body Dynamic Models for Design of Compliant Members” [ASME J. Mech. Des. 142(3), p. 031116; DOI: 10.1115/1.4045602]
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2020)The following corrections were made to the manuscript: Fig. 11 was changed to show the correct markers for the optimal points in the Pareto fronts.The reference to the markers in the subsequent paragraphs is also corrected: ... -
Discovering Sequenced Origami Folding Through Nonlinear Mechanics and Topology Optimization
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Origami folding provides a novel method to transform two-dimensional (2D) sheets into complex functional structures. However, the enormity of the foldable design space necessitates development of algorithms to efficiently ... -
A Moving Morphable Voids Approach for Topology Optimization With Closed B-Splines
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Topology optimization with moving morphable voids (MMVs) is studied in this paper. B-spline curves are used to represent the boundaries of MMVs in the structure. Kreisselmeier–Steinhauser (KS)-function is also implemented ... -
Design and Transmission Error Analysis of CBR Reducer
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)A new one-stage type cycloid drive reducer named China Bearing Reducer (CBR) is designed and its tooth contact analysis is investigated. First, the CAD model is built in SolidWorks and the structure of CBR reducer is ... -
Predicting Demand of Distributed Product Service Systems by Binomial Parameter Mapping: A Case Study of Bike Sharing Station Expansion
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Quantitative approaches for estimating user demand provide a powerful tool for engineering designers. We hypothesized that estimating binomial distribution parameters n (user population size) and p (user population product ... -
A Step Toward Fault Type and Severity Characterization in Spur Gears
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2019)Gear transmissions are widely used in industrial applications and are considered to be critical components. To date, the capabilities of gear condition indicators are controversial as some condition indicators can diagnose ...