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Journal Articles

Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range

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Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Hongchuan Zhang, Rixin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1643
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056379
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Articletitled, Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology optimization, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Density, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base

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Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Bicheng Chen, Chaoyu Cui, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2022, 144(10): 103303.
Paper No: MD-22-1025
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054806
Published Online: July 1, 2022
View Articletitled, A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base
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Topics: Design, Design methodology, Stability, Phase diagrams, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Symmetry (Physics)
Journal Articles

Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization

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Bicheng Chen, Nianfeng Wang, Rixin Wang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1026
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054642
Published Online: June 21, 2022
View Articletitled, Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Elastomers, Optimization, Robots, Shapes, Topology, Actuators, Finite element analysis, B-splines
Journal Articles

An Approach for Geometrically Nonlinear Topology Optimization Using Moving Wide-Bézier Components With Constrained Ends

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Benliang Zhu, Rixin Wang, Hongchuan Zhang, Hai Li, Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Hao Li, Shinji Nishiwaki
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 011704.
Paper No: MD-21-1216
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051872
Published Online: August 11, 2021
View Articletitled, An Approach for Geometrically Nonlinear Topology Optimization Using Moving Wide-Bézier Components With Constrained Ends
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology
Journal Articles

Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model

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Mohui Jin, Zhou Yang, Collin Ynchausti, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031005.
Paper No: JMR-19-1191
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045425
Published Online: January 13, 2020
View Articletitled, Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Deformation, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Stress, Potential energy, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

A Novel Reconfigurable Wheel-Legged Mobile Mechanism

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Hongchuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang, Yanjiang Huang, Junjie Du, Benliang Zhu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2019, Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A011, August 18–21, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2019-97785
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-97785
View Paper titled, A Novel Reconfigurable Wheel-Legged Mobile Mechanism
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Topics: Wheels, Kinematics, Cables, Engineering prototypes, Mobile robots, Potential energy, Robots, Rotation, Springs
Journal Articles

Design of Planar Large-Deflection Compliant Mechanisms With Decoupled Multi-Input-Output Using Topology Optimization

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Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Hai Li, Hongchuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2019, 11(3): 031015.
Paper No: JMR-18-1149
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042627
Published Online: April 11, 2019
View Articletitled, Design of Planar Large-Deflection Compliant Mechanisms With Decoupled Multi-Input-Output Using Topology Optimization
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Optimization, Topology, Springs, Deflection, Displacement
Journal Articles

Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms

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Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-18-1088
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041586
Published Online: November 19, 2018
View Articletitled, Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Kinematics, Potential energy, Rotation, Hinges, Screws, Mechanical admittance
Journal Articles

Structural Topology Optimization Using a Moving Morphable Component-Based Method Considering Geometrical Nonlinearity

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Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Rixin Wang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2018, 140(8): 081403.
Paper No: MD-18-1200
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040547
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Articletitled, Structural Topology Optimization Using a Moving Morphable Component-Based Method Considering Geometrical Nonlinearity
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Topology
Journal Articles

A Level Set Method With a Bounded Diffusion for Structural Topology Optimization

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Benliang Zhu, Rixin Wang, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. July 2018, 140(7): 071402.
Paper No: MD-17-1662
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039975
Published Online: May 11, 2018
View Articletitled, A Level Set Method With a Bounded Diffusion for Structural Topology Optimization
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Topics: Design, Diffusion (Physics), Optimization, Topology, Hamilton-Jacobi equations
Proceedings Papers

Design and Optimization of a Highly Sensitive and Linearity Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Based on a Combination of Cross Beam-Peninsula-Membrane Structure

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Tran Anh Vang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 10: Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging, V010T13A016, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-70485
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70485
View Paper titled, Design and Optimization of a Highly Sensitive and Linearity Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Based on a Combination of Cross Beam-Peninsula-Membrane Structure
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Topics: Design, Membranes, Optimization, Pressure sensors, Sensors, Errors, Finite element methods, Manufacturing, Pressure, Tradeoffs
Proceedings Papers

Fatigue Study on the Right Circular Flexure Hinges for Designing Compliant Mechanisms

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Benliang Zhu, Yihua Lu, Min Liu, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 4A: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control, V04AT05A012, November 3–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2017-70853
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70853
View Paper titled, Fatigue Study on the Right Circular Flexure Hinges for Designing Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Design, Fatigue, Hinges, Stress, Fatigue analysis, Fatigue properties, Fatigue testing, Friction
Journal Articles

Jacobian-Based Topology Optimization Method Using an Improved Stiffness Evaluation

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Mohui Jin, Xianmin Zhang, Zhou Yang, Benliang Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2018, 140(1): 011402.
Paper No: MD-17-1179
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038332
Published Online: November 9, 2017
View Articletitled, Jacobian-Based Topology Optimization Method Using an Improved Stiffness Evaluation
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Optimization, Stiffness, Topology, Jacobian matrices
Journal Articles

A Systematic Method for Developing Harmonic Cantilevers for Atomic Force Microscopy

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Benliang Zhu, Soren Zimmermann, Xianmin Zhang, Sergej Fatikow
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2017, 139(1): 012303.
Paper No: MD-16-1361
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034836
Published Online: October 14, 2016
View Articletitled, A Systematic Method for Developing Harmonic Cantilevers for Atomic Force Microscopy
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Topics: Atomic force microscopy, Cantilevers, Resonance, Design
Proceedings Papers

Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using a Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model Based Topology Optimization Method

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Mohui Jin, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2014, Volume 5A: 38th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT08A030, August 17–20, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2014-34325
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34325
View Paper titled, Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using a Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model Based Topology Optimization Method
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Optimization, Topology, Bending (Stress), Rigid-body mechanisms, Genetic algorithms, Hinges, Kinematics, Potential energy
Journal Articles

A Velocity Predictor–Corrector Scheme in Level Set-Based Topology Optimization to Improve Computational Efficiency

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Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Sergej Fatikow
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. September 2014, 136(9): 091001.
Paper No: MD-13-1438
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027720
Published Online: June 11, 2014
View Articletitled, A Velocity Predictor–Corrector Scheme in Level Set-Based Topology Optimization to Improve Computational Efficiency
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology, Shapes, Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Sensitivity analysis
Journal Articles

Level Set-Based Topology Optimization of Hinge-Free Compliant Mechanisms Using a Two-Step Elastic Modeling Method

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Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Sergej Fatikow
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. March 2014, 136(3): 031007.
Paper No: MD-13-1110
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026097
Published Online: January 10, 2014
View Articletitled, Level Set-Based Topology Optimization of Hinge-Free Compliant Mechanisms Using a Two-Step Elastic Modeling Method
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Displacement, Hinges, Optimization, Topology, Optimization algorithms, Modeling