Volume 102 Issue 3 | J. Mech. Des. | ASME Digital Collection

Topics: Design , Design automation , Design engineering , Machinery , Computer software , Engineering drawing and drafting , Numerical analysis , Optimization , Robotics

Constant-Deflection Rolls—A New Solution to an Old Problem

D. W. Pessen

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 430–436. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254765

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View articletitled, Constant-Deflection Rolls—A New Solution to an Old Problem

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Topics: Bubbles , Composite materials , Deflection , Design , Elastomers , Pressure , Shells , Stress

Computer Aided Optimal Design of Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

F. W. Ahrens, A. Sharma, K. M. Ragsdell

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 437–445. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254766

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View articletitled, Computer Aided Optimal Design of Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

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Topics: Compressed air , Computer-aided engineering , Design , Energy storage , Algorithms , Computer simulation , Nonlinear programming , Optimization , Reservoirs , Wells

Application of Dynamic Programming to Optimize Tool Replacement Schedules for Multi-Tool Operations Involving Distributed Tool Lives

H. Bao

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 446–451. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254767

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View articletitled, Application of Dynamic Programming to Optimize Tool Replacement Schedules for Multi-Tool Operations Involving Distributed Tool Lives

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Topics: Dynamic programming , Machining

Optimization of Die Profiles for Deep Drawing

T. F. Conry, E. I. Odell, W. J. Davis

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 452–459. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254768

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View articletitled, Optimization of Die Profiles for Deep Drawing

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Topics: Optimization , Curve fitting , Splines

Use in Probabilistic Design of the Maximum Entrophy Distribution Based on Ranked Data

J. N. Siddall, Ali Badawy

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 460–468. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254769

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View articletitled, Use in Probabilistic Design of the Maximum Entrophy Distribution Based on Ranked Data

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Entropy , Fittings , Statistical distributions

Marine Condenser Design Using Numerical Optimization

C. M. Johnson, G. N. Vanderplaats, P. J. Marto

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 469–475. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254770

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View articletitled, Marine Condenser Design Using Numerical Optimization

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Optimization , Computers , Conceptual design

Optimum Design of Air-Conditioned Buildings

B. D. Gupta, S. S. Rao

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 476–480. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254771

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View articletitled, Optimum Design of Air-Conditioned Buildings

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Topics: Design , Structures , Insulation , Roofs , Computation , Cooling , Energy resources , Heat , Heating , Meteorology

Application of Extremal Distributions in the Design of Thermal Systems

S. S. Rao, B. D. Gupta

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 481–489. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254772

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View articletitled, Application of Extremal Distributions in the Design of Thermal Systems

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Topics: Design , Thermal systems , Temperature , Cooling , Optimization , Refrigerated warehouses , Sensitivity analysis , Solar radiation , Stress

The Packing of a Template on a Flat Surface

W. W. Chow

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 490–496. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254773

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View articletitled, The Packing of a Template on a Flat Surface

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Topics: Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Shapes , Design

Regional Monotonicity in Optimum Design

P. Papalambros, D. J. Wilde

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 497–500. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254774

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View articletitled, Regional Monotonicity in Optimum Design

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Topics: Design , Cylinders , Explosives

A Sufficient Test for Global Optimality with Signomial Design Applications

B. McNeill, D. Wilde

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 501–505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254775

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View articletitled, A Sufficient Test for Global Optimality with Signomial Design Applications

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Topics: Design

Large System Optimization Using Decomposition with Soft Specifications

J. N. Siddall, W. K. Michael

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 506–509. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254776

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View articletitled, Large System Optimization Using Decomposition with Soft Specifications

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Topics: Optimization , Tradeoffs

Interaction Curves as a Tool in Optimization and Decision Making

J. N. Siddall, W. K. Michael

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 510–516. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254777

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View articletitled, Interaction Curves as a Tool in Optimization and Decision Making

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Topics: Decision making , Optimization , Design

Computational Enhancements to the Method of Multipliers

R. R. Root, K. M. Ragsdell

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 517–523. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254778

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View articletitled, Computational Enhancements to the Method of Multipliers

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Topics: Algorithms , Nonlinear programming , Robustness

Small-Scale Design Optimization Using an Interactive Minicomputer

J. Ellis

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 524–528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254779

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View articletitled, Small-Scale Design Optimization Using an Interactive Minicomputer

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Nuclear reactors

A Further Note on Small-Scale Design Optimization

J. Ellis

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 529–531. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254780

View articletitled, A Further Note on Small-Scale Design Optimization

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Topics: Design , Optimization

A Graphic Man-Computer Environment for Three Dimensional Engineering Design

J. A. Brewer, D. C. Anderson

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 532–539. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254781

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View articletitled, A Graphic Man-Computer Environment for Three Dimensional Engineering Design

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Topics: Computers , Engineering design , Design , Computer software , Finite element analysis , Mesh generation

The Utility of Nonlinear Programming Algorithms: A Comparative Study—Part I

E. Sandgren, K. M. Ragsdell

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 540–546. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254782

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View articletitled, The Utility of Nonlinear Programming Algorithms: A Comparative Study—Part I

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Topics: Algorithms , Nonlinear programming , Approximation , Engineering design

The Utility of Nonlinear Programming Algorithms: A Comparative Study—Part II

E. Sandgren, K. M. Ragsdell

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 547–551. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254783

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View articletitled, The Utility of Nonlinear Programming Algorithms: A Comparative Study—Part II

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Topics: Algorithms , Nonlinear programming , Approximation , Engineering design

Digitizing for Computer-Aided Finite Element Model Generation—Part 1: The General Program

H. A. Kamel, Z. Navabi

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 552–559. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254784

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View articletitled, Digitizing for Computer-Aided Finite Element Model Generation—Part 1: The General Program

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Computer-aided engineering , Engineering disciplines , Finite element model , Generators , Structural analysis , Vehicles

Digitizing for Computer-Aided Finite Element Model Generation—Part 2: Use of Digitizing in Mesh Generation

H. A. Kamel, Z. Navabi

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 560–565. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254785

View articletitled, Digitizing for Computer-Aided Finite Element Model Generation—Part 2: Use of Digitizing in Mesh Generation

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Finite element model , Mesh generation

Large Scale Nonlinear Programming Using The Generalized Reduced Gradient Method

G. A. Gabriele, K. M. Ragsdell

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 566–573. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254786

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View articletitled, Large Scale Nonlinear Programming Using The Generalized Reduced Gradient Method

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Topics: Algorithms , Gradient methods , Nonlinear programming , Weight (Mass)

Vibration Analysis of Turbomachinery Blades Using Dedicated Discretization and Twisted Beam Theory

B. Downs

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 574–578. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254787

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View articletitled, Vibration Analysis of Turbomachinery Blades Using Dedicated Discretization and Twisted Beam Theory

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Topics: Blades , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Turbomachinery , Vibration analysis , Deformation , Compressors , Degrees of freedom , Finite element analysis , Oscillating frequencies , Stiffness

Disc Vibration - Rotating Blade and Stationary Vane Interaction

F. Kushner

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 579–584. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254788

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View articletitled, Disc Vibration - Rotating Blade and Stationary Vane Interaction

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Topics: Disks , Rotating blades , Vibration , Blades , Compressors , Failure , Fatigue failure , Manufacturing , Resonance , Turbines

In-Plane Vibration of Annular Disks Using Finite Elements

V. Srinivasan, V. Ramamurti

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 585–588. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254789

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View articletitled, In-Plane Vibration of Annular Disks Using Finite Elements

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Topics: Disks , Finite element analysis , Vibration , Displacement , Computer software , Finite element methods , Fourier series , Free vibrations , Stiffness , Structural analysis

Experimental Investigation of Multi-Span Rotor Balancing Using Least Squares Method

F. Fujisawa, K. Shiohato, K. Sato, T. Imai, E. Shoyama

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 589–596. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254790

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View articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Multi-Span Rotor Balancing Using Least Squares Method

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Topics: Bearings , Computer software , Rotor balancing , Rotors , Vibration

Damping and Hydrodynamic Mass of a Cylinder in Simulated Two-Phase Flow

L. N. Carlucci

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 597–602. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254791

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View articletitled, Damping and Hydrodynamic Mass of a Cylinder in Simulated Two-Phase Flow

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Topics: Cylinders , Damping , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Density , Porosity

Impact of the Nonlinear Connection Torque Between Truck and Car-Body on the Transversal Stability of a Railway-Car

J. Richard, R. Joly

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 603–610. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254792

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View articletitled, Impact of the Nonlinear Connection Torque Between Truck and Car-Body on the Transversal Stability of a Railway-Car

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Topics: Railroads , Stability , Torque , Trucks , Damping , Cycles , Deformation , Displacement , Eigenvalues , Friction

“Chatter-Proof” Overhang Boring Bars—Stability Criteria and Design Procedure for a New Type of Damped Boring Bar

R. W. New, Y. H. J. Au

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 611–618. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254793

Abstract

View articletitled, “Chatter-Proof” Overhang Boring Bars—Stability Criteria and Design Procedure for a New Type of Damped Boring Bar

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Topics: Chatter , Design , Stability , Alloys , Dampers , Electromagnetic induction , Equations of motion , Machining , Optimization , Vibration

On a Numerical Method for Solution of the Mathieu-Hill Type Equations

A. Midha, M. L. Badlani

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 619–626. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254794

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View articletitled, On a Numerical Method for Solution of the Mathieu-Hill Type Equations

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Differential equations , Computers

A Technical Theory of Dynamical Torsion for Beams of any Cross-Section Shapes

D. Gay, R. Boudet

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 627–632. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254795

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View articletitled, A Technical Theory of Dynamical Torsion for Beams of any Cross-Section Shapes

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Topics: Shapes , Torsion , Boundary-value problems , Oscillations , Strength (Materials) , Structural dynamics , Warping

Design and Analysis of a High Pressure Apparatus

K. C. Rolle, J. N. Crisp, A. N. Palazotto

J. Mech. Des. July 1980, 102(3): 633–640. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3254796

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Analysis of a High Pressure Apparatus

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Topics: Design , High pressure (Physics) , Lubricants , Temperature , Equilibrium (Physics) , Phase diagrams , Pressure , Compressibility , Crude oil , Displacement

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