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March 2008
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
Editorial
Design Analysis and Synthesis
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 030201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888486
Topics:
Design
Research Papers
Design Theory and Methodology
Incorporating Environmental Impacts in Strategic Redesign of an Engineered System
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031101.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829858
Topics:
Construction
,
Cycles
,
Design
,
Electric power generation
,
Electricity (Physics)
,
Microturbines
,
Nuclear decommissioning
,
Tradeoffs
,
Generators
,
Simulation
Blind Kriging: A New Method for Developing Metamodels
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031102.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829873
Topics:
Feature selection
,
Optimization
,
Errors
,
Computers
,
Product design
,
Design
Q2S2: A New Methodology for Merging Quantitative and Qualitative Information in Experimental Design
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031103.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829884
Topics:
Design
,
Experimental design
,
Sampling methods
,
Optimization
,
Computer simulation
,
Switches
Design Automation
A Kriging Metamodel Assisted Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm for Design Optimization
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031401.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829879
Topics:
Design
,
Errors
,
Genetic algorithms
,
Optimization
,
Simulation
,
Simulation models
An Inductive Design Exploration Method for Robust Multiscale Materials Design
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031402.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829860
Topics:
Design
,
Uncertainty
A Method to Improve Platform Leveraging in a Market Segmentation Grid for an Existing Product Line
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031403.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829889
Topics:
Design
,
Image segmentation
,
Optimization
,
Valves
Multifunctional Topology Design of Cellular Material Structures
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031404.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829876
Design for Manufacturing
Design for Manufacturing of 3D Heterogeneous Objects With Processing Time Consideration
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 031701.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829894
Topics:
Design
,
Design for Manufacturing
,
Lasers
,
Manufacturing
,
Optimization
,
Weight (Mass)
,
Rapid prototyping
Mechanisms and Robotics
Topological and Geometrical Synthesis of Three-Degree-of-Freedom Fully Parallel Manipulators by Instantaneous Kinematics
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 032301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829891
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Displacement
,
Dimensions
,
Chain
Kinematic Synthesis of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 032302.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829892
Topics:
Chain
,
Design
,
Errors
,
Image segmentation
,
Shapes
,
Kinematics
Technology Reviews
Gear Windage: A Review
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 034001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829983
Topics:
Gears
Technical Briefs
The Synthesis of Dyads With One Prismatic Joint
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 034501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829979
Tooth Root Strength of Spur and Helical Gears Manufactured With Gear-Shaper Cutters
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 034502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829909
Components, Building Blocks, and Demonstrations of Spherical Mechanisms in Microelectromechanical Systems
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 034503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829914
Discussions
Discussion: “Kinematics of a New High-Precision Three-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator” (Tahmasebi, F., 2007, ASME J. Mech. Des., 129, pp. 320–325)
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 035501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829981
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
End effectors
,
Displacement
,
Manipulator kinematics
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Kinematics of a New High-Precision Three-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator’ ” (2008, ASME J. Mech. Des., 130, p. 035501)
J. Mech. Des. March 2008, 130(3): 035502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829982
Topics:
Kinematics