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May 2006
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Guest Editorial
Engaging Children in Engineering Design Through Popular Media
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 513–515.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181867
Topics:
Design
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Engineering design
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Engineering prototypes
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Engineering teachers
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Engineers
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Students
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Teams
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Testing
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Workshops (Work spaces)
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Design education
Research Papers
Automated Conceptual Design of Mechanisms Using Improved Morphological Matrix
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 516–526.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2180807
Topics:
Conceptual design
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Design
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Engineering prototypes
Optimal Subassembly Partitioning of Space Frame Structures for In-Process Dimensional Adjustability and Stiffness
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 527–535.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181599
Topics:
Design
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Manufacturing
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Optimization
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Space frame structures
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Stiffness
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Topology
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Springs
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Dimensions
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Aluminum
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Finite element analysis
A Topology Optimization Problem in Control of Structures Using Modal Disparity
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 536–541.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181603
An Instant Center Approach Toward the Conceptual Design of Compliant Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 542–550.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181992
Topics:
Blocks (Building materials)
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Compliant mechanisms
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Conceptual design
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Design
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Optimization
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Kinematics
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Geometry
Shape and Size Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms Using Wide Curve Theory
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 551–558.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2180809
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Shapes
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Topology
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Optimization
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Design
Shape Optimization of Flexible Robotic Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 559–565.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181606
Optimal Contact Force Distribution for Multi-Limbed Robots
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 566–573.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2179462
Topics:
Friction
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Optimization
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Robots
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Robotics
Using CAD Variation Geometry and Analytic Approach for Solving Kinematics of a Novel 3-SPU/3-SPU Parallel Manipulator
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 574–580.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181993
Topics:
Manipulators
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Simulation
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Computer-aided design
Linear Property of the Screw Surface of the Spatial RPRP Linkage
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 581–586.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181602
A Study of the Duality Between Planar Kinematics and Statics
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 587–598.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181600
Topics:
Kinematics
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Linkages
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Statics
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Theorems (Mathematics)
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Trusses (Building)
Finding Dead-Point Positions of Planar Pin-Connected Linkages Through Graph Theoretical Duality Principle
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 599–609.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2179461
Topics:
Linkages
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Trusses (Building)
Error Analysis and Compensation for Meshing Contact of Toroidal Drives
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 610–617.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2179460
Topics:
Error analysis
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Errors
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Gears
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Worm gears
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Rollers
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Error compensation
Power Loss Predictions in Geared Transmissions Using Thermal Networks-Applications to a Six-Speed Manual Gearbox
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 618–625.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181601
Topics:
Friction
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Gears
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Manual transmissions
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Mechanical drives
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Temperature
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Torque
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Rolling bearings
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Bearings
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Die cutting
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Shearing (Deformation)
Tooth Influence on Flexural and Torsional Flexibility, and Model Tooth Number Prediction for Optimum Dynamic Simulation of Wide-Faced Spur Gears
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 626–633.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2180808
Topics:
Errors
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Gears
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Spur gears
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Simulation
Undercutting and Contact Characteristics of Cylindrical Gears With Curvilinear Shaped Teeth Generated by Hobbing
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 634–643.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181605
Topics:
Gears
Technical Briefs
Design of Lightweight Lead Screw Actuators for Wearable Robotic Applications
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 644–648.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181995
An Approach to Identify Joint Motions for Dynamically Stable Walking
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 649–653.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181996
Topics:
Center of mass
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Dynamic models
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Friction
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Kinematics
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Stability
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Robots
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Dynamic stability
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Simulation
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Degrees of freedom
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Legged locomotion
A Closed-Form Solution to the Crank Position Corresponding to the Maximum Velocity of the Slider in a Centric Slider-Crank Mechanism
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 654–656.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181997
Topics:
Kinematics
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Product design
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Theorems (Mathematics)
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Engines
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Errors
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Machinery
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Machine design
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Numerical analysis
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