Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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Geometric Modeling and Meshing Characteristics of the Toroidal Drive
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)This paper investigates the geometric properties of the toroidal drive, reveals the meshing characteristics, and develops analytical models of both axial section and normal section of the toroidal ... -
On Realization of Spherical Joints In RSSR Mechanisms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)A spherical joint must allow adequate mobility between the ball and socket. Unless the specific geometric requirement of the spherical joint, namely the trajectory of the ball stem in the ... -
A Feasibility Robust Optimization Method Using Sensitivity Region Concept
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)We present a robust optimization method that ensures feasibility of an optimized design when there are uncontrollable variations in design parameters. This method is developed based on the notion ... -
Analytical Variance-Based Global Sensitivity Analysis in Simulation-Based Design Under Uncertainty
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)The importance of sensitivity analysis in engineering design cannot be over-emphasized. In design under uncertainty, sensitivity analysis is performed with respect to the probabilistic characteristics. ... -
Automated Type Synthesis of Planar Mechanisms Using Numeric Optimization With Genetic Algorithms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)This paper presents a novel method for the automated type synthesis of planar mechanisms and multibody systems. The method explicitly includes topology as a design variable in an optimization ... -
Optimum Synthesis of Mechanisms Using Tabu-Gradient Search Algorithm
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)A tabu-gradient search is herein presented for optimum synthesis of planar mechanisms. The solution generated by a recency-based, short term memory tabu search is used to start a gradient search ... -
Input Torque Balancing Using an Inverted Cam Mechanism
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Input torque balancing through addition of an auxiliary, input torque balancing mechanism, is a well-known way for reducing drive speed fluctuations in high-speed cam-follower mechanisms. This ... -
An Efficient Pareto Set Identification Approach for Multiobjective Optimization on Black-Box Functions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Both multiple objectives and computation-intensive black-box functions often exist simultaneously in engineering design problems. Few of existing multiobjective optimization approaches addresses problems ... -
Clifford Algebra Exponentials and Planar Linkage Synthesis Equations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)This paper uses the exponential defined on a Clifford algebra of planar projective space to show that the “standard-form” design equations used for planar linkage synthesis are obtained directly ... -
Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of a Wheeled Mobile Robot for Traversing Uneven Terrain Without Slip
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)It is known in literature that a wheeled mobile robot (WMR), with fixed length axle, will undergo slip when it negotiates an uneven terrain. However, motion without slip is desired in WMR’s, ... -
First-Order Approximation Methods in Reliability-Based Design Optimization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Efficiency of reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) methods is a critical criterion as to whether they are viable for real-world problems. Early RBDO methods are thus based primarily on ... -
3-D Printing the History of Mechanisms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Physical models of machines have played an important role in the history of engineering for teaching, analyzing, and exploring mechanical concepts. Many of these models have been replaced today ... -
Perspectives in Design: The Deacon’s Masterpiece and the Hundred-Year Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Other Complex Engineering Systems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)In 1858, Oliver Wendell Holmes published a famous poem entitled “The Deacon’s Masterpiece or the Wonderful One-Hoss Shay.” The distinctive feature of the carriage is that all its structural ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Finite Element Models and Types of Analyses for a Bolted Joint
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)The present work is aimed at evaluating different ways in which a given joint can be analyzed using the Finite Element Method. The bolt is modeled using line elements (link) or area elements ... -
Smooth Mixed Geometry Profiles of Nozzles and Transition Ducts
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Parametric equations are derived that characterize smooth surface profiles for two general classes of nozzles and nonbranching transition ducts: straight sections for axial flow and curved sections ... -
Analysis of Cord-Reinforced Poly-Rib Serpentine Belt Drive With Thermal Effect
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)This paper investigates the operation of an automotive poly-rib serpentine belt system. A three-dimensional dynamic finite element model, consisting of a driver pulley, a driven pulley, and a ... -
Design of Irregular Slider Surface for Satisfying Specified Load Demands
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)This study is to design the surfaces of sliders to meet the pressure distribution specified by the designers. The slider surfaces, in general, characterize an irregular profile. A direct problem ... -
Rotating Loosening Mechanism of a Nut Connecting a Rotary Disk Under Rotating-Bending Force
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Structures composed of a rotary disk and a shaft, which are fastened with bolts and nuts having tapered bearing surfaces, are loaded with a rotating-bending force. Upon investigation, two ... -
On the Design of Cable-Suspended Planar Parallel Robots
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)In this paper we present a workspace analysis methodology that can be applied for optimal design of cable-suspended planar parallel robots. The significant difference between regular parallel ... -
Erratum: “Shaking Force and Shaking Moment Balancing of Mechanisms: A Historical Review With New Examples” [Journal of Mechanical Design, 2005, 127(2), pp. 334–339]
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2005)Following are Tables 1, 2 which were unfortunately omitted from the published article: