Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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Global Performance Index System for Kinematic Optimization of Robotic Mechanism
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Correct evaluation of robot performance has been a problem in the field of robotics. Many scholars have proposed a variety of performance indices, such as manipulability, condition number, and minimum singular value, to ... -
Tailoring Strongly Nonlinear Negative Stiffness
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Negative, nonlinear stiffness elements have been recently designed as configurations of pairs or groups of linear springs. We propose a new design of such a system by using a single linear spring with its moving end rolling ... -
A High Ratio Power Dense Planetary Drive for Rotorcraft Applications
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Epicyclic geartrains are known to provide high power density and have become the geartrain of choice for the main power flow in virtually all rotorcraft designs. This paper presents a unique compound planetary design ... -
Advanced Robust Optimization With Interval Uncertainty Using a Single Looped Structure and Sequential Quadratic Programming
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Uncertainty is inevitable and has to be taken into consideration in engineering optimization; otherwise, the obtained optimal solution may become infeasible or its performance can degrade significantly. Robust optimization ... -
Improving Process Performance of Distributed Set Based Design Systems by Controlling Wellbeing Indicators of Design Actors
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)In new complex product development processes, the design problem is usually distributed to multiple actors from different disciplines. Each design actor has a limited responsibility in the design system. Therefore, each ... -
Computational Optimization and Experimental Evaluation of Grasp Quality for Tendon Driven Hands Subject to Design Constraints
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)The chief tasks of robotic and prosthetic hands are grasping and manipulating objects, and size and weight constraints are very influential in their design. In this study, we use computational modeling to both predict and ... -
A Maximum Confidence Enhancement Based Sequential Sampling Scheme for Simulation Based Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)A maximum confidence enhancement (MCE)based sequential sampling approach is developed for reliabilitybased design optimization (RBDO) using surrogate models. The developed approach employs the ordinary Kriging method for ... -
Using Topology Optimization to Numerically Improve Barriers to Reverse Engineering
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Here explored is a method by which designers can use the tool of topology optimization to numerically improve barriers to reverse engineering. Recently developed metrics, which characterize the time (T) to reverse engineer ... -
Decomposition Templates and Joint Morphing Operators for Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Multicomponent Structural Topology
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)This paper presents a continuumbased approach for multiobjective topology optimization of multicomponent structures. Objectives include minimization of compliance, weight, and cost of assembly and manufacturing. Design ... -
A Modular Design Approach to Improve Product Life Cycle Performance Based on the Optimization of a Closed Loop Supply Chain
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)As environmental concerns have grown in recent years, the interest in product design for the life cycle (DFLC) has exhibited a parallel surge. Modular design has the potential to bring life cycle considerations into the ... -
Nonlinear Strain Energy Formulation of a Generalized Bisymmetric Spatial Beam for Flexure Mechanism Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Analytical load–displacement relations for flexure mechanisms, formulated by integrating the individual analytical models of their buildingblocks (i.e., flexure elements), help in understanding the constraint characteristics ... -
Magnetorheologically Damped Compliant Foot for Legged Robotic Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)This paper presents an innovative solution for bounce reduction between a robotic leg and the ground by means of a semiactive compliant foot. The aim of this work is to enhance the controllability and the balance of a ... -
Editorial
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)I am pleased to report that in 2013, the Journal of Mechanical Design had 568 submitted papers, which is an alltime record. I am thankful to the authors who continue to entrust the Journal with their best papers and thus ... -
A Scheme for Numerical Representation of Graph Structures in Engineering Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Graph structures are fundamental in many aspects of design. This paper discusses a way to improve access to design spaces of graph structures, by converting graph structures into numerical values and vice versa. Mathematical ... -
A Kriging Interpolated Level Set Approach for Structural Topology Optimization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Levelset approaches are a family of domain classification techniques that rely on defining a scalar levelset function (LSF), then carrying out the classification based on the value of the function relative to one or more ... -
Development of a Multistage Reliability Based Design Optimization Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Complex system acquisition and its associated technology development have a troubled recent history. The modern acquisition timeline consists of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design followed by system test and ... -
Design and Experimental Validation of Compact, Quick Response Shape Memory Alloy Separation Device
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)The shape memory alloy (SMA)actuated separation devices that are currently used in small satellites were usually designed to handle large separation loads. As a result, they have complex structures, large footprints, and ... -
Design of High Speed Rotary Valves for Pneumatic Applications
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)Valves based on rotating geometry have long been sought by designers for their simplicity, compactness, and desirable dynamic properties. Unfortunately, they generally involve tight sealing surfaces with significant relative ... -
Enabling Flexibility in Engineering Systems: A Taxonomy of Procedures and a Design Framework
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)This paper presents a fivephase taxonomy of systematic procedures to enable flexibility in the design and management of engineering systems operating under uncertainty. The taxonomy integrates contributions from surveys, ... -
Product Design Retrieval by Matching Bills of Materials
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2014)A new automatic design retrieval method that identifies the legacy product design most similar to a new one is proposed. Matching phylogenetic trees has been utilized in biological science for decades and is referred to ...