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February 2014
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Editorial
Editorial
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 020201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026500
Topics:
Design
,
Engineering teachers
,
Mechanical engineering
Research Papers
A Modular Design Approach to Improve Product Life Cycle Performance Based on the Optimization of a Closed-Loop Supply Chain
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025022
Topics:
Cycles
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Design
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Energy consumption
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Manufacturing
,
Modular construction
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Optimization
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Recycling
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Supply chains
Nonlinear Strain Energy Formulation of a Generalized Bisymmetric Spatial Beam for Flexure Mechanism Analysis
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025705
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
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Displacement
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Flexure mechanisms
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Stress
,
Shapes
,
Finite element analysis
,
Stiffness
,
Rotation
Magnetorheologically Damped Compliant Foot for Legged Robotic Application
Esa Kostamo, Michele Focchi, Emanuele Guglielmino, Jari Kostamo, Claudio Semini, Jonas Buchli, Matti Pietola, Darwin Caldwell
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025966
Decomposition Templates and Joint Morphing Operators for Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Multicomponent Structural Topology
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026030
Topics:
Design
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Optimization
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Topology
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Genetic algorithms
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Manufacturing
,
Cantilevers
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Maintenance
,
Weight (Mass)
Improving Process Performance of Distributed Set-Based Design Systems by Controlling Wellbeing Indicators of Design Actors
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026034
Topics:
Design
,
Simulation
A Maximum Confidence Enhancement Based Sequential Sampling Scheme for Simulation-Based Design
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026033
Topics:
Design
,
Reliability
,
Event history analysis
,
Simulation
Using Topology Optimization to Numerically Improve Barriers to Reverse Engineering
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025962
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
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Reverse engineering
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Topology
,
Algorithms
Advanced Robust Optimization With Interval Uncertainty Using a Single-Looped Structure and Sequential Quadratic Programming
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025963
Topics:
Optimization
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Robustness
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Uncertainty
,
Quadratic programming
Computational Optimization and Experimental Evaluation of Grasp Quality for Tendon-Driven Hands Subject to Design Constraints
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025964
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
,
Tendons
,
Pulleys
A High Ratio Power Dense Planetary Drive for Rotorcraft Applications
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 021010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025967
Topics:
Bearings
,
Design
,
Gears
,
Stress
,
Temperature programmed desorption
Technical Brief
Tailoring Strongly Nonlinear Negative Stiffness
J. Mech. Des. February 2014, 136(2): 024501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025794
Topics:
Equilibrium (Physics)
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Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Deflection
