... mm, and 49.26   N / mm 2 , respectively. ( a ) The optimal topology at generation 100 in example 2 and ( b ) the optimal topology at generation 200 in example 2 26 01 2010 17 09 2010 20 10 2010 20 10 2010 design engineering flexible structures...

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... flexible structures graph theory structural engineering In the second step of mechanization, additional links are added to the chain of m segments in order to reduce the mechanism’s number of DOFs. The overall objective is to minimize the number of DOFs while producing a shape-change...

... the optimization process. The optimization problem is solved by the MATLAB constrained nonlinear programming algorithm. cantilevers finite element analysis flexible structures nonlinear programming structural engineering Compliant mechanisms are synthesized for specific purposes. Design objectives...

... 02 09 2008 06 01 2009 deformation design engineering flexible structures mathematical analysis reliability The basic function of a compliant mechanism is to enable the flexible members to store energy as they are deflected to generate both motion and force transmissions...

... Carlo simulation. However, current tolerance modeling methods do not capture the semantics of tolerance specifications well. assembling flexible structures tolerance analysis 03 06 2007 28 02 2008 11 07 2008 2008 American Society of Mechanical Engineers ...

... design engineering flexible structures internal stresses optimisation shapes (structures) compliant mechanisms shooting method shape optimization distributed compliance A compliant mechanism is made of a monolithic piece of material. Unlike rigid-body mechanisms where actuations...

... fasteners flexible structures Flexural pivots are increasingly popular with designs requiring one-piece (monolithic) manufacturing, reduced weight, motion smoothness, virtually infinite resolution, zero backlash, and frictionless and needless lubrication. Due to all above-mentioned advantages...

... mechanisms. design engineering beams (structures) buckling flexible structures polynomials functions elasticity 30 09 2005 02 07 2006 Since two new classes of partially compliant dwell mechanism designs are introduced in this paper, the dwell motions and the dwell...

...-deflection characteristic and the variable direction of load transmitted by the rolling element. 14 03 2005 29 03 2006 machine bearings graphs finite element analysis deformation flexible structures large-size bearings finite element method load-carrying structures...

... 0748-8017 10.1002/qre.509 , 19 , pp. 73 – 84 . life testing automotive components Bayes methods automobile manufacture reliability product design stress analysis fatigue couplings steering systems flexible structures shafts log normal distribution finite element analysis rubber...

... of Solid Wide-Faced Spur and Helical Gears ,” Mech. Mach. Theory 0094-114X 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2003.06.001 , 40 ( 2 ), pp. 173 – 190 . 29 04 2005 22 02 2006 gears drives flexible structures rings (structures) deformation finite element analysis elasticity mechanical...

... between spur gears by using an augmented Lagrangian approach; finite elements (FEs) were used for modeling tooth elasticity but shafts and bearings were represented by linear springs. power transmission (mechanical) gears elasticity flexible structures beams (structures) foundations finite...

... mechanisms. 29 01 2005 18 10 2005 beams (structures) flexible structures mechanical contact finite element analysis finite difference methods boundary-value problems design engineering shooting method compliant mechanism Gauss-Newton method flexible beam Compliant...

...A. R. Diaz; R. Mukherjee Modal disparity and a topology optimization problem seeking to maximize this disparity are introduced, with the goal of developing a new methodology for control of vibration in flexible structures. Modal disparity is generated in a structure by the application of external...

... in the JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN . Manuscript received March 2002; rev. April 2003. Associate Editor: S. K. Agrawal. 01 March 2002 01 April 2003 22 01 2004 flexible structures nonlinear systems The flexible connecting rod of a slider-crank mechanism can be considered...

... premature failures, and so on. flexible structures vibrations Fourier analysis 01 June 2001 01 March 2003 22 01 2004 Contributed by the Design Automation Committee for publication in the JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN . Manuscript received June 2001; rev. March 2003...

... January 2003 01 November 2003 flexible structures elastoplasticity plastic deformation finite element analysis dynamic response In multibody dynamic problems such as crash and rollover simulations, flexible components, in general, exhibit both geometric and material nonlinearities...

... Automation Committee for publication in the JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN . Manuscript received August 2002; rev. February 2003. Associate Editor: A. A. Shabana. 01 August 2002 01 February 2003 04 09 2003 flexible structures dynamics vibration control oscillations transient...

... September 2003. Associate Editor: J. Cagan. 01 June 2001 01 September 2003 design engineering flexible structures product design The design of modular systems provides an effective way to design open systems. A modular design can be used to change or develop a system over time...