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Volume 122, Issue 4

December 2000

ISSN 1050-0472

EISSN 1528-9001

Editorial

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 357–358. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1320064

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Topics: Mechanical engineering , Wood products , Design , Optimization , Engineering teachers , Rapid prototyping , Teaching

Technical Papers

Development of a Functional Basis for Design

Robert B. Stone, Kristin L. Wood

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 359–370. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289637

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics)

A Graph Grammar Approach for Structure Synthesis of Mechanisms

Linda C. Schmidt, Harshawardhan Shetty, Scott C. Chase

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 371–376. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1315299

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View articletitled, A Graph Grammar Approach for Structure Synthesis of Mechanisms

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Planetary gears , Trains , Algebra

Evaluation of Idea Generation Methods for Conceptual Design: Effectiveness Metrics and Design of Experiments

Jami J. Shah, Santosh V. Kulkarni, Noe Vargas-Hernandez

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 377–384. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1315592

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View articletitled, Evaluation of Idea Generation Methods for Conceptual Design: Effectiveness Metrics and Design of Experiments

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Topics: Conceptual design , Design , Experimental design , Performance , Creativity , Experimental methods

Towards a Better Understanding of Modeling Feasibility Robustness in Engineering Design

Xiaoping Du, Research Associate, Wei Chen, Assistant Professor

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 385–394. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1290247

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View articletitled, Towards a Better Understanding of Modeling Feasibility Robustness in Engineering Design

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Optimization , Probability , Robustness , Sampling methods , Corners (Structural elements) , Statistical analysis , Simulation

Structural Abstraction in Snap-fit Analysis

Gaurav Suri, Anthony F. Luscher

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 395–402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1320441

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View articletitled, Structural Abstraction in Snap-fit Analysis

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Topics: Design , Snap fitting , Stiffness , Finite element analysis

A Metric for Evaluating Design Commonality in Product Families

Sridhar Kota, Associate Professor,, Kannan Sethuraman, Assistant Professor,, Raymond Miller, Research Assistant,

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 403–410. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1320820

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View articletitled, A Metric for Evaluating Design Commonality in Product Families

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Product development , Shapes

Product Design Selection Under Uncertainty and With Competitive Advantage

H. Li, Graduate Research Assistant, S. Azarm, Professor

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 411–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1311788

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View articletitled, Product Design Selection Under Uncertainty and With Competitive Advantage

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Topics: Design , Product design , Preferences , Simulation , Uncertainty

Edges of Regression and Limit Normal Point of Conjugate Surfaces

Ningxin Chen, Manager of Research, Ph.D.

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 419–425. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289021

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Topics: Gears , Geometry , Pressure , Design engineering , Design , Gear teeth

An Investigation of Screw Systems in the Finite Displacements of Bennett-Based 6R Linkages

Chintien Huang, Associate Professor, Chi-Chih Sun, Research Assistant

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 426–430. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1319159

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View articletitled, An Investigation of Screw Systems in the Finite Displacements of Bennett-Based 6R Linkages

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Topics: Linkages , Screws , Displacement

A Gro¨bner-Sylvester Hybrid Method for Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of Mechanisms

A. K. Dhingra, A. N. Almadi, D. Kohli

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 431–438. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1290395

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View articletitled, A Gro¨bner-Sylvester Hybrid Method for Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of Mechanisms

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Topics: Displacement , Polynomials

Kinematics and Optimization of a Spatial 3-UPU Parallel Manipulator

Lung-Wen Tsai, Sameer Joshi

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 439–446. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1311612

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View articletitled, Kinematics and Optimization of a Spatial 3-<em>UPU</em> Parallel Manipulator

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Optimization

An Optimization Approach to the Determination of the Boundaries of Manipulator Workspaces

J. A. Snyman, L. J. du Plessis, Joseph Duffy

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 447–456. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289388

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View articletitled, An Optimization Approach to the Determination of the Boundaries of Manipulator Workspaces

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Topics: Manipulators , Optimization , Bifurcation

Approximating Spatial Locations With Spherical Orientations for Spherical Mechanism Design

David M. Tse, Pierre M. Larochelle

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 457–463. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289139

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View articletitled, Approximating Spatial Locations With Spherical Orientations for Spherical Mechanism Design

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Topics: Design , Optimization

A Closed-Form Approach to Coupler-Curves of Multi-Loop Mechanisms

A. K. Dhingra, A. N. Almadi, D. Kohli

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 464–471. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1290394

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View articletitled, A Closed-Form Approach to Coupler-Curves of Multi-Loop Mechanisms

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Topics: Theorems (Mathematics) , Polynomials

Topological Synthesis of Fractionated Geared Differential Mechanisms

Dar-Zen Chen, Kang-Li Yao

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 472–478. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289770

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View articletitled, Topological Synthesis of Fractionated Geared Differential Mechanisms

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Topics: Gates (Closures) , Gears , Kinematic chains , Kinematics , Mechanical engineering , Topology , Circuits

On the Embedded Kinematic Fractionation of Epicyclic Gear Trains

Chia-Pin Liu, Graduate Student, Dar-Zen Chen, Associate Professor

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 479–483. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1313826

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View articletitled, On the Embedded Kinematic Fractionation of Epicyclic Gear Trains

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Topics: Kinematics , Planetary gears , Trains

Joint Clearances With Lubricated Long Bearings in Multibody Mechanical Systems

P. Ravn, S. Shivaswamy, B. J. Alshaer, Hamid M. Lankarani

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 484–488. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1314867

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View articletitled, Joint Clearances With Lubricated Long Bearings in Multibody Mechanical Systems

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Topics: Bearings , Clearances (Engineering) , Lubricants , Lubrication , Stress , Pistons , Wear

A Poisson-Based Formulation for Frictional Impact Analysis of Multibody Mechanical Systems With Open or Closed Kinematic Chains

Hamid M. Lankarani

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 489–497. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1319160

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View articletitled, A Poisson-Based Formulation for Frictional Impact Analysis of Multibody Mechanical Systems With Open or Closed Kinematic Chains

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Topics: Closed kinematic chains , Equations of motion , Friction , Impulse (Physics) , Pendulums , Suspension systems , Momentum , Multibody systems , Wheels

Performance of the Incremental and Non-Incremental Finite Element Formulations in Flexible Multibody Problems

Marcello Campanelli, Marcello Berzeri, Ahmed A. Shabana

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 498–507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289636

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View articletitled, Performance of the Incremental and Non-Incremental Finite Element Formulations in Flexible Multibody Problems

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Topics: Deformation , Finite element analysis , Pendulums , Rotation , Displacement , Deflection , Inertia (Mechanics)

An Analytical Study of the Effect of the Contact Ratio on the Spur Gear Dynamic Response

Anette Andersson

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 508–514. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1320819

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View articletitled, An Analytical Study of the Effect of the Contact Ratio on the Spur Gear Dynamic Response

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Topics: Damping , Dynamic response , Errors , Gears , Oscillations , Separation (Technology) , Spur gears , Stability , Stiffness , Steady state

Experimental and Numerical Investigations on the Influence of Tooth Friction in Spur and Helical Gear Dynamics

P. Velex, V. Cahouet

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 515–522. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1320821

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View articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Investigations on the Influence of Tooth Friction in Spur and Helical Gear Dynamics

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Topics: Bearings , Friction , Gears , Helical gears , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Excitation , Vibration

A Systematic Model for the Analysis of Contact, Side Slip and Traction of Toroidal Drives

Y. Zhang, X. Zhang, W. Tobler

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 523–528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1290248

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View articletitled, A Systematic Model for the Analysis of Contact, Side Slip and Traction of Toroidal Drives

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Topics: Rollers , Traction , Kinematics , Disks , Torque

Load Distribution in Hypoid Gears

Vilmos Simon, Professor of Machine Design

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 529–535. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1289390

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View articletitled, Load Distribution in Hypoid Gears

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Topics: Errors , Gears , Pressure , Spiral bevel gears , Stress , Gear teeth , Deflection

Trapping-Free Rotors for High-Sealing Lobe Pumps

Hung-Cheng Liu, Graduate Student, Shih-Hsi Tong, Post-Graduate Researcher, Daniel C. H. Yang, Professor

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 536–542. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1311611

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View articletitled, Trapping-Free Rotors for High-Sealing Lobe Pumps

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Topics: Design , Pumps , Rotors , Sealing (Process)

Synthesis and Optimization for Rotor Profiles in Twin Rotor Screw Compressors

Shyh-Haur Su, Graduate Student, Ching-Huan Tseng, Professor

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 543–552. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1288217

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View articletitled, Synthesis and Optimization for Rotor Profiles in Twin Rotor Screw Compressors

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Topics: Rotors

Designing the Shaft Diameter for Acceptable Levels of Stress Within an Axial-Piston Swash-Plate Type Hydrostatic Pump

Noah D. Manring

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 553–559. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1313827

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View articletitled, Designing the Shaft Diameter for Acceptable Levels of Stress Within an Axial-Piston Swash-Plate Type Hydrostatic Pump

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Topics: Design , Pistons , Pumps , Stress , Torque , Hydrostatics , Pressure

Design of Structures and Compliant Mechanisms by Evolutionary Optimization of Morphological Representations of Topology

K. Tai, Assistant Professor, T. H. Chee, Graduate Student

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 560–566. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1319158

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View articletitled, Design of Structures and Compliant Mechanisms by Evolutionary Optimization of Morphological Representations of Topology

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Optimization , Topology , Geometry , Shapes , Cantilever beams

On Shaping With Motion

Horea T. Ilies¸, Vadim Shapiro

J. Mech. Des. December 2000, 122(4): 567–574. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1319319

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View articletitled, On Shaping With Motion

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Containment , Design , Kinematics , Modeling , Shapes , Design engineering , Manufacturing , Machinery , Trajectories (Physics)