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Journal Articles

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

Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Hongchuan Zhang, Rixin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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 Article titled, 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

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Bicheng Chen, Chaoyu Cui, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Bicheng Chen, Nianfeng Wang, Rixin Wang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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 Article titled, 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

Benliang Zhu, Rixin Wang, Hongchuan Zhang, Hai Li, Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Hao Li, Shinji Nishiwaki
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Mohui Jin, Zhou Yang, Collin Ynchausti, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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 Article titled, 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

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
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

Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Hai Li, Hongchuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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 Article titled, 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

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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 Article titled, 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

Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Rixin Wang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Benliang Zhu, Rixin Wang, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Tran Anh Vang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 10: Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging, V010T13A016, November 3–9, 2017
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

Benliang Zhu, Yihua Lu, Min Liu, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Proc. ASME. IMECE2017, Volume 4A: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control, V04AT05A012, November 3–9, 2017
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

Mohui Jin, Xianmin Zhang, Zhou Yang, Benliang Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Benliang Zhu, Soren Zimmermann, Xianmin Zhang, Sergej Fatikow
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Mohui Jin, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2014, Volume 5A: 38th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT08A030, August 17–20, 2014
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

Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Sergej Fatikow
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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

Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Sergej Fatikow
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
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 Article titled, 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