Volume 109 Issue 4 | J. Mech. Des. | ASME Digital Collection

Research Papers

Mechanisms Papers

Triad Synthesis for up to Five Design Positions With Application to the Design of Arbitrary Planar Mechanisms

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 426–434. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258813

View articletitled, Triad Synthesis for up to Five Design Positions With Application to the Design of Arbitrary Planar Mechanisms

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Topics: Algebra , Design , Linkages , String , Topology

A Method for Calculating the Steady-State Dynamic Response of Rigid-Body Machine Systems

R. I. Zadoks, A. Midha

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 435–442. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258814

Abstract

View articletitled, A Method for Calculating the Steady-State Dynamic Response of Rigid-Body Machine Systems

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Topics: Dynamic response , Machinery , Steady state , Algorithms , Differential equations , Equations of motion , Rotational inertia

Surface Geometry of Straight and Spiral Bevel Gears

Y. C. Tsai, P. C. Chin

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 443–449. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258815

Abstract

View articletitled, Surface Geometry of Straight and Spiral Bevel Gears

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Topics: Geometry , Spiral bevel gears , Bevel gears , Computers , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Modeling

Restraint Analysis of a Rigid Body Using Frictional Elastic Contacts

D. R. Kerr, D. J. Sanger

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 450–454. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258816

Abstract

View articletitled, Restraint Analysis of a Rigid Body Using Frictional Elastic Contacts

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Topics: Elasticity , Friction , Grippers , Robots , Stress

Design of Spherical Drag-Links Between Positions of Unity Velocity Ratio

C. H. Chiang

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 455–459. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258817

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Spherical Drag-Links Between Positions of Unity Velocity Ratio

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Topics: Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Pins (Engineering)

Dynamic Analysis of Three-Dimensional Mechanisms in “Natural” Coordinates

J. Garci´a de Jalo´n, J. Unda, A. Avello, J. M. Jime´nez

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 460–465. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258818

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Analysis of Three-Dimensional Mechanisms in “Natural” Coordinates

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Equilibrium (Physics)

A Comparative Study on Some Different Formulations of the Dynamic Equations of Constrained Mechanical Systems

J. Unda, J. Garci´a de Jalo´n, F. Losantos, R. Enparantza

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 466–474. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258819

Abstract

View articletitled, A Comparative Study on Some Different Formulations of the Dynamic Equations of Constrained Mechanical Systems

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Topics: Algorithms , Computers , Differential equations , Dynamic analysis , Equations of motion , Multibody systems , Numerical analysis , Testing

A Method for Determining the Various Gear Trains that Provide a Specific Velocity Ratio

A. Arabyan, G. R. Shiflett

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 475–480. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258820

Abstract

View articletitled, A Method for Determining the Various Gear Trains that Provide a Specific Velocity Ratio

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Topics: Gear trains , Gears

Complete Dynamic Analysis of Elastic Linkages

M. Dado, A. H. Soni

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 481–486. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258821

Abstract

View articletitled, Complete Dynamic Analysis of Elastic Linkages

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Linkages , Displacement , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Structural mechanics

Design Automation Papers

Lateral Stability Behavior of Railway Freight Car System With Elasto-Damper Coupled Wheelset: Part 1—Wheelset Model

A. K. W. Ahmed, S. Sankar

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 493–499. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258827

Abstract

View articletitled, Lateral Stability Behavior of Railway Freight Car System With Elasto-Damper Coupled Wheelset: Part 1—Wheelset Model

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Topics: Dampers , Freight cars , Stability , Wheelsets , Rail vehicles , Railroads , Stiffness , Trucks , Wheels

Lateral Stability Behavior of Railway Freight Car System With Elasto-Damper Coupled Wheelset: Part 2—Truck Model

A. K. W. Ahmed, S. Sankar

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 500–507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258828

Abstract

View articletitled, Lateral Stability Behavior of Railway Freight Car System With Elasto-Damper Coupled Wheelset: Part 2—Truck Model

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Topics: Dampers , Freight cars , Stability , Trucks , Wheelsets , Damping , Particle spin , Railroads , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics)

The Computer-Aided Optimal Heating of Forging Ingots Using the Finite-Element Method

B. S. Reddy, A. M. Sharan

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 508–517. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258829

Abstract

View articletitled, The Computer-Aided Optimal Heating of Forging Ingots Using the Finite-Element Method

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Finite element methods , Forging , Heating , Temperature , Finite element analysis , Boundary-value problems , Failure , Finite difference methods , Materials properties

Modeling of a Mid-Size Passenger Car Using a Multibody Dynamics Program

J. D. Trom, J. L. Lopez, M. J. Vanderploeg

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 518–523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258830

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling of a Mid-Size Passenger Car Using a Multibody Dynamics Program

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Topics: Automobiles , Modeling , Multibody dynamics , Control algorithms , Vehicles , Braking , Bushings , Stress , Suspension systems

Optimal Design of Bourdon Gage Mechanisms

L. Beiner

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 524–527. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258831

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimal Design of Bourdon Gage Mechanisms

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Topics: Design , Gages , Gears , Manometers , Construction , Levers , Optimization

Approximation of Computationally Expensive and Noisy Functions for Constrained Nonlinear Optimization

J. W. Free, A. R. Parkinson, G. R. Bryce, R. J. Balling

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 528–532. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258832

Abstract

View articletitled, Approximation of Computationally Expensive and Noisy Functions for Constrained Nonlinear Optimization

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Topics: Approximation , Optimization , Experimental design , Noise (Sound) , Algorithms , Function approximation , Nonlinear programming , Optimization algorithms

Power Transmission and Gearing Papers

Computer-Aided Fatigue Design of Power Transmission Shafts Using Three-Dimensional Finite Shaft Element and Updated Mean Stress Diagram

C. Bagci

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 533–540. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258833

Abstract

View articletitled, Computer-Aided Fatigue Design of Power Transmission Shafts Using Three-Dimensional Finite Shaft Element and Updated Mean Stress Diagram

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Fatigue design , Stress , Bearings , Computer software , Dimensions , Elastic analysis , Failure , Fatigue life , Fatigue strength

Technical Briefs

On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains

Hong-Sen Yan, Frank Harary

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 487–490. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258822

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains

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Topics: Kinematic chains , Creativity , Design methodology , Vehicles

Discussions

Discussion: “On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains” (Yan, H.-S., and Harary, F., 1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, pp. 487–490)

Lung-Wen Tsai

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 490. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258823

View articletitled, Discussion: “On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains” (Yan, H.-S., and Harary, F., 1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, pp. 487–490)

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Topics: Kinematic chains

Closure to “Discussion of ‘On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains’” (1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, p. 490)

Hong-Sen Yan, Frank Harary

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 490. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258824

View articletitled, Closure to “Discussion of ‘On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains’” (1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, p. 490)

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Topics: Kinematics

Discussion: “An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms” (Sohn, W. J., and Freudenstein, F., 1986, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 108, pp. 392–398)

Jerry T. Pugh

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 490–491. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258825

View articletitled, Discussion: “An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms” (Sohn, W. J., and Freudenstein, F., 1986, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 108, pp. 392–398)

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Topics: Kinematics

Closure to “Discussion of ‘An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms’” (1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, pp. 490–491)

W. J. Sohn, F. Freudenstein

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 491–492. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258826

View articletitled, Closure to “Discussion of ‘An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms’” (1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, pp. 490–491)

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Topics: Kinematics

Book Reviews

Design of Machine Elements, 6TH ED.

M. F. Spotts, Author, H. Saunders, Reviewer

J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1987, 109(4): 541–542. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258834

View articletitled, <em>Design of Machine Elements</em>, 6TH ED.

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Topics: Design , Machine components

Research Papers

Mechanisms Papers

Triad Synthesis for up to Five Design Positions With Application to the Design of Arbitrary Planar Mechanisms

A Method for Calculating the Steady-State Dynamic Response of Rigid-Body Machine Systems

Surface Geometry of Straight and Spiral Bevel Gears

Restraint Analysis of a Rigid Body Using Frictional Elastic Contacts

Design of Spherical Drag-Links Between Positions of Unity Velocity Ratio

Dynamic Analysis of Three-Dimensional Mechanisms in “Natural” Coordinates

A Comparative Study on Some Different Formulations of the Dynamic Equations of Constrained Mechanical Systems

A Method for Determining the Various Gear Trains that Provide a Specific Velocity Ratio

Complete Dynamic Analysis of Elastic Linkages

Design Automation Papers

Lateral Stability Behavior of Railway Freight Car System With Elasto-Damper Coupled Wheelset: Part 1—Wheelset Model

Lateral Stability Behavior of Railway Freight Car System With Elasto-Damper Coupled Wheelset: Part 2—Truck Model

The Computer-Aided Optimal Heating of Forging Ingots Using the Finite-Element Method

Modeling of a Mid-Size Passenger Car Using a Multibody Dynamics Program

Optimal Design of Bourdon Gage Mechanisms

Approximation of Computationally Expensive and Noisy Functions for Constrained Nonlinear Optimization

Power Transmission and Gearing Papers

Computer-Aided Fatigue Design of Power Transmission Shafts Using Three-Dimensional Finite Shaft Element and Updated Mean Stress Diagram

Technical Briefs

On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains

Discussions

Discussion: “On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains” (Yan, H.-S., and Harary, F., 1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, pp. 487–490)

Closure to “Discussion of ‘On the Maximum Value of the Maximum Degree of Kinematic Chains’” (1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, p. 490)

Discussion: “An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms” (Sohn, W. J., and Freudenstein, F., 1986, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 108, pp. 392–398)

Closure to “Discussion of ‘An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms’” (1987, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 109, pp. 490–491)

Book Reviews

Design of Machine Elements, 6TH ED.

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