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December 2009
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
In this Issue
Editorial
The Language Moment
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 120201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000516
Topics:
Condensation
,
Dimensions
,
Economics
,
Engineers
,
Interpersonal skills
Research Papers
An Improved Stiffness Model for Bolted Joints
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000212
Analysis, Design, and Control of an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot in Rough Terrain
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000214
Topics:
Design
,
Isotropy
,
Mobile robots
,
Robots
,
Surface roughness
,
Wheels
,
Kinematics
,
Optimization
On Estimating the Reliability of Multiple Failure Region Problems Using Approximate Metamodels
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000326
Topics:
Failure
,
Probability
,
Reliability
,
Algorithms
,
Vibration absorbers
Development of a Vehicle Modeling Function for Three-Dimensional Shape Optimization
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000404
Topics:
Automobiles
,
Modeling
,
Shapes
,
Vehicles
,
Shape optimization
,
Design
Sensitivity Analysis of 3-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000216
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Sensitivity analysis
Design Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Consisting of Standardized Elements
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000531
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
,
Design
,
Optimization
,
Hinges
Multiagent Shape Grammar Implementation: Automatically Generating Form Concepts According to a Preference Function
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000449
Topics:
Design
,
Preferences
,
Shapes
Influence of Gerotor Performance in Varied Geometrical Design Parameters
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000484
Profiling the Desirable CAD Trainee: Technical Background, Personality Attributes, and Learning Preferences
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 121009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000455
Topics:
Computer-aided design
,
Preferences
Technical Briefs
Toward Effective Mechanical Design Reuse: CAD Model Retrieval Based on General and Partial Shapes
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 124501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000253
Topics:
Computer-aided design
,
Shapes
,
Modeling
Design Innovation
A Unidirectional Series-Elastic Actuator Design Using a Spiral Torsion Spring
J. Mech. Des. December 2009, 131(12): 125001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000252
