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Editorial

Prof. Lung-Wen Tsai, Editor

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 361–362. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1486466

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Topics: Design engineering , Mechanical engineering , Engineering teachers , Robotics

Obituary

IN MEMORIAM

Kwun-Lon Ting, Professor

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 363. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1486467

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Topics: Manufacturing , Robot kinematics , Robotics , Engineering teachers

Technical Papers

Making Process Visible: A Grammatical Approach to Managing Design Processes

Moon Jung Chung, Patrick Kwon, Brian T. Pentland

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 364–374. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1487358

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View articletitled, Making Process Visible: A Grammatical Approach to Managing Design Processes

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering design processes

Smart Optimization of Machine Systems Using Hierarchical Genotype Representations

Masataka Yoshimura, Mem. ASME, Professor, Kazuhiro Izui, Research Associate

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 375–384. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1486013

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View articletitled, Smart Optimization of Machine Systems Using Hierarchical Genotype Representations

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Topics: Design , Genetic algorithms , Machinery , Optimization , Machine tools

An Approach for Product Line Design Selection Under Uncertainty and Competition

Hui Li, Graduate Research Assistant, Shapour Azarm, Professor

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 385–392. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485740

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View articletitled, An Approach for Product Line Design Selection Under Uncertainty and Competition

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Topics: Design , Uncertainty

A CAD Program for the Automated Checkout and Design of Belleville Springs

Monica Carfagni

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 393–398. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485292

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View articletitled, A CAD Program for the Automated Checkout and Design of Belleville Springs

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Design , Springs , Stress , Fatigue , Deflection

Automated Design of Multi-Stage Molds for Manufacturing Multi-Material Objects

Malay Kumar, Satyandra K. Gupta

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 399–407. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485741

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View articletitled, Automated Design of Multi-Stage Molds for Manufacturing Multi-Material Objects

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Topics: Manufacturing , Algorithms

Design Evaluation of Multi-station Assembly Processes by Using State Space Approach

Yu Ding, Dariusz Ceglarek, Jianjun Shi

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 408–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485744

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View articletitled, Design Evaluation of Multi-station Assembly Processes by Using State Space Approach

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Process design

Design and Singularity Analysis of a 3-Translational-DOF In-Parallel Manipulator

L. Romdhane, Z. Affi, M. Fayet

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 419–426. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480815

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View articletitled, Design and Singularity Analysis of a 3-Translational-DOF In-Parallel Manipulator

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Topics: Actuators , Chain , Design , Kinematic chains , Kinematics , Manipulators , Stiffness

Designing Two-Revolute Manipulators for Prescribed Feasible Workspace Regions

Marco Ceccarelli

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 427–434. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485743

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View articletitled, Designing Two-Revolute Manipulators for Prescribed Feasible Workspace Regions

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Topics: Design , Manipulators

Spatial Mechanism Design in Virtual Reality With Networking

John N. Kihonge, Judy M. Vance, Pierre M. Larochelle

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 435–440. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1481363

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View articletitled, Spatial Mechanism Design in Virtual Reality With Networking

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Topics: Design , Virtual reality , Computer software , Kinematics

Design of Torque Balancing Cams for Globoidal Cam Indexing Mechanisms

Der Min Tsay, Professor, Hui Chun Ho, Research Engineer, Kuan Chang Wang, Graduate Student

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 441–447. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1479690

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View articletitled, Design of Torque Balancing Cams for Globoidal Cam Indexing Mechanisms

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Topics: Design , Indexing (Machining) , Torque , B-splines , Cams , Springs

Kinematics of the Full-Toroidal Traction Drive Variator

Madhusudan Raghavan, Mem. ASME

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 448–455. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480816

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View articletitled, Kinematics of the Full-Toroidal Traction Drive Variator

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Topics: Displacement , Kinematics , Rollers , Traction

Designing a Control and Containment Device for Cradle-Mounted, Axial-Actuated Swash Plates

Noah D. Manring

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 456–464. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1481361

Abstract

View articletitled, Designing a Control and Containment Device for Cradle-Mounted, Axial-Actuated Swash Plates

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Topics: Bearings , Containment , Design , High pressure (Physics) , Machinery , Pressure , Pumps , Stress , Plates (structures) , Actuators

Optimum Design of Mechanical Systems Involving Interval Parameters

S. S. Rao, Professor, Chairman, Lingtao Cao, Graduate Student

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 465–472. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1479691

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View articletitled, Optimum Design of Mechanical Systems Involving Interval Parameters

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Torque , Brakes

Polyhedral Single Degree-of-freedom Expanding Structures: Design and Prototypes

Sunil K. Agrawal, Associate Professor, Saravana Kumar, Graduate Student, Mark Yim, Members of Research Staff,

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 473–478. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480413

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View articletitled, Polyhedral Single Degree-of-freedom Expanding Structures: Design and Prototypes

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Design , Engineering prototypes , Shapes , Actuators

Design of Circular Cross-Section Corner-Filleted Flexure Hinges for Three-Dimensional Compliant Mechanisms

Nicolae Lobontiu, Jeffrey S. N. Paine

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 479–484. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480022

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View articletitled, Design of Circular Cross-Section Corner-Filleted Flexure Hinges for Three-Dimensional Compliant Mechanisms

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Compliant mechanisms , Corners (Structural elements) , Finite element analysis , Hinges , Rotation , Stress , Torsion , Design

Evaluation and Comparison of Alternative Compliant Overrunning Clutch Designs

Gregory M. Roach, Larry L. Howell

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 485–491. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480414

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View articletitled, Evaluation and Comparison of Alternative Compliant Overrunning Clutch Designs

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Topics: Compression , Design , Springs , Tension , Torque , Rollers

Design Synthesis of Path Generating Compliant Mechanisms by Evolutionary Optimization of Topology and Shape

Kang Tai, Assistant Professor, Mem. ASME, Guang Yu Cui, Research Fellow, Tapabrata Ray, Research Fellow

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 492–500. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480818

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Synthesis of Path Generating Compliant Mechanisms by Evolutionary Optimization of Topology and Shape

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Geometry , Optimization , Shapes , Topology , Trajectories (Physics) , Evolutionary algorithms , Displacement

Influence of Tooth Profile Modification on Helical Gear Durability

Parag Wagaj, Research Assistant, Ahmet Kahraman, Associate Professor and Director

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 501–510. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485289

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View articletitled, Influence of Tooth Profile Modification on Helical Gear Durability

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Durability , Gears , Helical gears , Stress , Torque

Gear Contact Model and Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis of a Three-Dimensional, Thin-Rimmed Gear

Shuting LI

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 511–517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485290

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View articletitled, Gear Contact Model and Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis of a Three-Dimensional, Thin-Rimmed Gear

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Topics: Deformation , Gears , Stress , Finite element methods , Computer programming , Finite element model

Optimum Stiffener Layout for the Reduction of Vibration and Noise of Gearbox Housing

Katsumi Inoue, Professor, Masashi Yamanaka, Associate Professor, Masahiko Kihara

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 518–523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480817

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View articletitled, Optimum Stiffener Layout for the Reduction of Vibration and Noise of Gearbox Housing

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Topics: Design , Mechanical drives , Noise (Sound) , Vibration , Radiation (Physics)

Design and Stress Analysis of Low-Noise Adjusted Bearing Contact Spiral Bevel Gears

Alfonso Fuentes, Faydor L. Litvin, Baxter R. Mullins, Ron Woods, Robert F. Handschuh

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 524–532. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1481364

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View articletitled, Design and Stress Analysis of Low-Noise Adjusted Bearing Contact Spiral Bevel Gears

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Topics: Bearings , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Design , Errors , Finite element analysis , Gears , Mechanical drives , Noise (Sound) , Spiral bevel gears

Evaluation of Bending Strength of Carburized Gears Based on a Quantification of Defect Size in the Surface Layer

Tomoya Masuyama, Masana Kato, Professor,, Katsumi Inoue, Professor,, Toshihiko Yamashita

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 533–538. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485091

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View articletitled, Evaluation of Bending Strength of Carburized Gears Based on a Quantification of Defect Size in the Surface Layer

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Topics: Gears , Fracture (Materials)

From Random Tolerances to Random Rotor Vibrations

Oleg Vinogradov, Professor, Mem. ASME

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 539–542. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1480021

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View articletitled, From Random Tolerances to Random Rotor Vibrations

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Topics: Disks , Manufacturing , Rotors , Vibration , Rotor vibration , Statistical distributions

Influence of Clearance Between Plates in Metal Pushing V-Belt Dynamics

G. Carbone, L. Mangialardi, G. Mantriota

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 543–557. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1486015

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View articletitled, Influence of Clearance Between Plates in Metal Pushing V-Belt Dynamics

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Topics: Belts , Pulleys , Clearances (Engineering) , Steel , Plates (structures)

A Procedure for Fast Evaluation of High-Cycle Fatigue Under Multiaxial Random Loading

Bin Li, Manuel de Freitas

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 558–563. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485291

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View articletitled, A Procedure for Fast Evaluation of High-Cycle Fatigue Under Multiaxial Random Loading

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Topics: Cycles , Shear stress , Stress , High cycle fatigue

Quad-Layer: Layered Quadrilateral Meshing of Narrow Two-Dimensional Domains by Bubble Packing and Chordal Axis Transformation

Soji Yamakawa, Graduate Research Assistant, Kenji Shimada, Associate Professor

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 564–573. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1486014

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View articletitled, Quad-Layer: Layered Quadrilateral Meshing of Narrow Two-Dimensional Domains by Bubble Packing and Chordal Axis Transformation

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Topics: Bubbles , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Finite element analysis , Deformation

Technical Briefs

An Analytic Methodology for the Kinematic Synthesis of Epicyclic Gear Mechanisms

Cheng-Ho Hsu, Professor

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 574–576. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485094

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View articletitled, An Analytic Methodology for the Kinematic Synthesis of Epicyclic Gear Mechanisms

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Topics: Gears , Kinematics , Planetary gears

An Endoscopic and Robotic Tooth-like Compliance and Roughness Tactile Sensor

J. Dargahi, Assistant Professor

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 576–582. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1471531

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View articletitled, An Endoscopic and Robotic Tooth-like Compliance and Roughness Tactile Sensor

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Topics: Endoscopic devices , Robotics , Sensors , Surface roughness , Tactile sensors , Surgery , Theoretical analysis , Deformation , Design

Counter-Threaded Spring-Actuated Lock-Fasteners

D. P. Hess

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 582–585. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1485742

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View articletitled, Counter-Threaded Spring-Actuated Lock-Fasteners

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Topics: Design , Fasteners , Locks (Waterways) , Springs , Torsion , Torque

Trajectory Planning and Speed Control for a Two-Link Rigid Manipulator

Reza Fotouhi-C., Assistant Profesor, Mem. ASME, Walerian Szyszkowski, Professor, Mem. ASME, Peter N. Nikiforuk, Dean Emeritus

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 585–589. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1481362

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Topics: Manipulators , Trajectories (Physics) , Splines

Erratum

Erratum: “Theoretical Stress Concentration Factors for Short Rectangular Plates With Centered Circular Holes” [ASME J. Mech. Des., 124, No. 1, pp. 126–128]

N. Troyani,, C. Gomes, and, G. Sterlacci

J. Mech. Des. September 2002, 124(3): 590. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1496769

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View articletitled, Erratum: “Theoretical Stress Concentration Factors for Short Rectangular Plates With Centered Circular Holes” [ASME J. Mech. Des., <strong>124</strong>, No. 1, pp. 126–128]

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Plates (structures) , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Stress concentration , Structural engineering , Tensile strength

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