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December 2014
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
Guest Editorial
Not so Subtle Subtleties Regarding Preferences
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 120301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028940
Topics:
Preferences
,
Design
Research Papers
Design Theory and Methodology
Identifying Critical Functions for Use Across Engineering Design Domains
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 121101.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028280
Design Automation
A Shape Parameterization Method Using Principal Component Analysis in Applications to Parametric Shape Optimization
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 121401.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028273
Topics:
Shapes
Sensitivity of Vehicle Market Share Predictions to Discrete Choice Model Specification
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 121402.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028282
Topics:
Design
,
Errors
,
Vehicles
,
Automotive design
Nine Principles for Design for the Developing World as Derived From the Engineering Literature
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 121403.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027984
Topics:
Design
,
Developing nations
,
Teams
Miura-Base Rigid Origami: Parametrizations of Curved-Crease Geometries
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 121404.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028532
Topics:
Geometry
,
Strips
,
Manufacturing
,
Engineering prototypes
Design for Manufacture and the Life Cycle
Automatic Reasoning for Defining Lathe Operations for Mill-Turn Parts: A Tolerance Based Approach
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 121701.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028275
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Cutting
,
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Tolerance analysis
,
Turning
,
Machining
,
Milling
,
Production planning
Design of Mechanisms and Robotic Systems
In-Plane Compliances of Planar Flexure Hinges With Serially Connected Straight- and Circular-Axis Segments
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 122301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028276
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
,
Hinges
Linear Variable-Stiffness Mechanisms Based on Preloaded Curved Beams
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 122302.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028705
Topics:
Design
,
Shapes
,
Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
Link-Based Performance Optimization of Spatial Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 122303.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028304
Topics:
Linkages
,
Optimization
Technical Brief
Modeling Aggregate Choice for Form and Function Through Metaconjoint Analysis
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 124501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028274
Topics:
Design
,
Modeling
,
Preferences
Design Innovation Paper
Design of a Dielectric Elastomer Cylindrical Actuator With Quasi-Constant Available Thrust: Modeling Procedure and Experimental Validation
J. Mech. Des. December 2014, 136(12): 125001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028277