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Discrete Structural Design Synthesis: A Hierarchical-Inspired Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach Considering Topological and Parametric Actions

Maximilian E. Ororbia, Gordon P. Warn
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2024, 146(9): 091707.
Paper No: MD-24-1011
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065488
Published Online: June 3, 2024
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Topics: Design, Reinforcement learning, Topology, Structural design, Trusses (Building), Stress
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Structural Designs of Novel Deployable Polyhedral Grippers for Noncontact Capturing Missions

Ruijie Tang, Qizhi Meng, Fugui Xie, Xin-Jun Liu, Jinsong Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2024, 146(4): 043302.
Paper No: MD-23-1336
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063968
Published Online: November 21, 2023
View Article titled, Structural Designs of Novel Deployable Polyhedral Grippers for Noncontact Capturing Missions
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Topics: Chain, Design, Grippers, Mechanical admittance, Structural design, Flow (Dynamics), Kinematic analysis
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A Streamline-Guided Dehomogenization Approach for Structural Design

Junpeng Wang, Rüdiger Westermann, Jun Wu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 021702.
Paper No: MD-22-1458
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056148
Published Online: December 12, 2022
View Article titled, A Streamline-Guided Dehomogenization Approach for Structural Design
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Topics: Density, Design, Optimization, Parametrization, Stress, Structural design, Topology optimization, Anisotropy
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Topological Structural Design of Umbrella-Shaped Deployable Mechanisms Based on New Spatial Closed-Loop Linkage Units

Wen-ao Cao, Donghao Yang, Huafeng Ding
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. June 2018, 140(6): 062302.
Paper No: MD-17-1691
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039388
Published Online: March 28, 2018
View Article titled, Topological Structural Design of Umbrella-Shaped Deployable Mechanisms Based on New Spatial Closed-Loop Linkage Units
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Topics: Chain, Linkages, Structural design
Journal Articles

Module-Based Static Structural Design of a Modular Reconfigurable Robot

Richard Phillip Mohamed, Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi, Allan Daniel Finistauri
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. January 2010, 132(1): 014501.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000639
Published Online: December 21, 2009
View Article titled, Module-Based Static Structural Design of a Modular Reconfigurable Robot
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Topics: Deflection, Design, Robots, Structural design, Deformation, Genetic algorithms, End effectors, Kinematics, Simulation
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A Probabilistic-Based Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design

W. Chen, C. Yuan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 77–83.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829433
Published Online: March 1, 1999
View Article titled, A Probabilistic-Based Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design
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Topics: Design, Preferences, Structural design
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Shape Design Optimization of Thermoelastic Structures for Durability

I. Grindeanu, K. K. Choi, K.-H. Chang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 1998, 120(3): 491–500.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829178
Published Online: September 1, 1998
View Article titled, Shape Design Optimization of Thermoelastic Structures for Durability
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Topics: Durability, Optimization, Shape design, Thermoelasticity, Design, Fatigue life, Fracture (Materials), Stress, Temperature, Analytical methods
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A Shape Annealing Approach to Optimal Truss Design With Dynamic Grouping of Members

K. Shea, J. Cagan, S. J. Fenves
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 1997, 119(3): 388–394.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826360
Published Online: September 1, 1997
View Article titled, A Shape Annealing Approach to Optimal Truss Design With Dynamic Grouping of Members
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Topics: Annealing, Design, Shapes, Trusses (Building), Tradeoffs, Power transmission towers and poles, Structural design, Topology
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Improved Calculation of Eigenvector Sensitivities Using Matrix Perturbation Analysis

R. M. Lin, M. K. Lim, Z. Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. March 1997, 119(1): 137–141.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2828777
Published Online: March 1, 1997
View Article titled, Improved Calculation of Eigenvector Sensitivities Using Matrix Perturbation Analysis
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Topics: Eigenvalues, Dynamic systems, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Numerical analysis, Optimization, Structural design
Journal Articles

A Systems Approach to Structural Topology Optimization: Designing Optimal Connections

T. Jiang, M. Chirehdast
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 1997, 119(1): 40–47.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2828787
Published Online: March 1, 1997
View Article titled, A Systems Approach to Structural Topology Optimization: Designing Optimal Connections
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology, Adhesives, Approximation, Computer programming, Structural design, Structural optimization
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Application of the Monomial Method to Shape Optimization

S. A. Burns
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 1994, 116(4): 1013–1018.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919481
Published Online: December 1, 1994
View Article titled, Application of the Monomial Method to Shape Optimization
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Topics: Shape optimization, Newton's method, Algebra, Computer programming, Finite element analysis, Structural design
Journal Articles

A Multiobjective Optimization Strategy with Priority Ranking of the Design Objectives

M. Matsumoto, J. Abe, M. Yoshimura
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 1993, 115(4): 784–792.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919269
Published Online: December 1, 1993
View Article titled, A Multiobjective Optimization Strategy with Priority Ranking of the Design Objectives
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Topics: Design, Pareto optimization, Motorcycles, Dynamic response, Machinery, Stiffness, Structural design, Structural optimization, Weight (Mass)
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A Modified Game Theory Approach to Multiobjective Optimization

S. S. Rao, T. I. Freiheit
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 1991, 113(3): 286–291.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912781
Published Online: September 1, 1991
View Article titled, A Modified Game Theory Approach to Multiobjective Optimization
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Topics: Algorithms, Design, Gear trains, Machine tools, Optimization, Pareto optimization, Structural design
Journal Articles

Formulation of a Laminated Shell Theory Incorporating Embedded Distributed Actuators

J. Jia, C. A. Rogers
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 1990, 112(4): 596–604.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912652
Published Online: December 1, 1990
View Article titled, Formulation of a Laminated Shell Theory Incorporating Embedded Distributed Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Shells, Shape memory alloys, Composite materials, Damage, Fibers, Acoustics, Laminates, Mechanical behavior, Piezoelectric actuators
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Simultaneous Structural and Control Design Using Constraint Functions

J. M. Starkey, P. M. Kelecy
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 1988, 110(1): 65–72.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258908
Published Online: March 1, 1988
View Article titled, Simultaneous Structural and Control Design Using Constraint Functions
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Topics: Design, Structural design, Control systems, Eigenvalues, Engineering design processes, Feedback, Pole placement, System dynamics
Journal Articles

Implementation of Design Sensitivity Analysis with Existing Finite Element Codes

K. K. Choi, J. L. T. Santos, M. C. Frederick
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 1987, 109(3): 385–391.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258807
Published Online: September 1, 1987
View Article titled, Implementation of Design Sensitivity Analysis with Existing Finite Element Codes
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Topics: Design sensitivity analysis, Finite element analysis, Design, Computer software, Displacement, Eigenvalues, Numerical analysis, Sensitivity analysis, Stress, Structural analysis
Journal Articles

Evaluation of Forced and Self-Excited Vibrations at the Design Stage of Machine-Tool Structures

M. Yoshimura
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 1986, 108(3): 323–329.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258734
Published Online: September 1, 1986
View Article titled, Evaluation of Forced and Self-Excited Vibrations at the Design Stage of Machine-Tool Structures
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Topics: Design, Machine tools, Vibration, Displacement, Evaluation methods, Algorithms, Damping, Structural design
Journal Articles

Rational Approximants in Structural Design Reanalysis

J. E. Whitesell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 1984, 106(1): 114–118.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258547
Published Online: March 1, 1984
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Topics: Design, Mechanical structures, Structural design
Journal Articles

Design Sensitivity Analysis of Planar Mechanism and Machine Dynamics

E. J. Haug, R. Wehage, N. C. Barman
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 1981, 103(3): 560–570.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254955
Published Online: July 1, 1981
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Topics: Design sensitivity analysis, Machine dynamics, Algebra, Computers, Differential equations, Dynamic analysis, Dynamic systems, Equations of motion, Optimal control, Optimization