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Review Articles

Latest Developments in Power Transmission

A. Tucker

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 1–3. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256311

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Topics: Design engineering , Gears , Geometry , Manufacturing , Metallurgy , Stress , Traction , Tribology

A Survey of the Literature Relating to the Design of Medical Devices and Sports Equipment

L. A. Sanchez, T. E. Shoup

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 3–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256322

View articletitled, A Survey of the Literature Relating to the Design of Medical Devices and Sports Equipment

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Topics: Design , Medical devices , Sports

Book Reviews

Acoustic Emission

R. V. Williams, Author, H. Saunders, Reviewer

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256329

View articletitled, <em>Acoustic Emission</em>

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Topics: Acoustic emissions

Techniques of Finite Elements

B. Irons, Author, S. Ahmid, Author, H. Saunders, Reviewer

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256331

View articletitled, <em>Techniques of Finite Elements</em>

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Topics: Finite element analysis

Research Papers

Linkage Characteristic Polynomials: Assembly Theorems, Uniqueness

H. S. Yan, A. S. Hall

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 11–20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256301

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View articletitled, Linkage Characteristic Polynomials: Assembly Theorems, Uniqueness

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Topics: Linkages , Manufacturing , Polynomials , Theorems (Mathematics) , Chain , Computer-aided design , Kinematic chains

Kinematic Synthesis of an Adjustable Six-Bar Angular-Motion Compensator

Lung-Wen Tsai

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 21–28. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256314

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View articletitled, Kinematic Synthesis of an Adjustable Six-Bar Angular-Motion Compensator

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Topics: Delays , Design , Kinematics , Linkages , Symmetry (Physics)

Optimization of Cam-Follower Systems With Kinematic and Dynamic Constraints

N. Berzak

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 29–33. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256319

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View articletitled, Optimization of Cam-Follower Systems With Kinematic and Dynamic Constraints

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Topics: Kinematics , Optimization , Polynomials , Design

Kinematic Analysis of Plate Cam Profiles Not Analytically Defined

A. Di Benedetto, A. Vinciguerra

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 34–38. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256320

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View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis of Plate Cam Profiles Not Analytically Defined

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Topics: Kinematic analysis , Algorithms , Electromagnetic induction , Reliability

Instantaneous Properties of Trajectories Generated by Planar, Spherical, and Spatial Rigid Body Motions

J. M. McCarthy, B. Roth

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 39–50. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256321

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View articletitled, Instantaneous Properties of Trajectories Generated by Planar, Spherical, and Spatial Rigid Body Motions

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Topics: Shapes , Trajectories (Physics)

Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical Error in Cam-Follower Systems

S. S. Rao, S. S. Gavane

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 52–62. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256325

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View articletitled, Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical Error in Cam-Follower Systems

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Topics: Errors , Dynamic response , Kinematics , Disks , Manufacturing , Nonlinear programming , Probability , Rollers

Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical Error in Geneva Mechanisms—A Stochastic Approach. Part 1: External Geneva Mechanism

S. S. Rao, S. S. Gavane

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 63–71. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256326

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View articletitled, Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical Error in Geneva Mechanisms—A Stochastic Approach. Part 1: External Geneva Mechanism

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Topics: Errors , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Nonlinear programming , Probability

Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical Error in Geneva Mechanisms—A Stochastic Approach. Part 2: Internal Geneva Mechanism

S. S. Rao, S. S. Gavane

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 72–77. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256327

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View articletitled, Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical Error in Geneva Mechanisms—A Stochastic Approach. Part 2: Internal Geneva Mechanism

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Topics: Errors , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Nonlinear programming , Probability

A Simple Numerical Method for the Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms

J. Garcia de Jalon, M. A. Serna, F. Viadero, J. Flaquer

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 78–82. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256328

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View articletitled, A Simple Numerical Method for the Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms

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Topics: Kinematic analysis , Numerical analysis , Computers , Degrees of freedom

The Kinematics of Crossed Helical Gears

J. R. Colbourne

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 83–89. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256330

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View articletitled, The Kinematics of Crossed Helical Gears

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Topics: Helical gears , Kinematics , Gears , Bearings , Friction

A Logical Function Method for Dynamic and Design Sensitivity Analysis of Mechanical Systems With Intermittent Motion

P. E. Ehle, E. J. Haug

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 90–100. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256332

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View articletitled, A Logical Function Method for Dynamic and Design Sensitivity Analysis of Mechanical Systems With Intermittent Motion

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Topics: Design sensitivity analysis , Approximation , Machinery , Numerical analysis

A State Space Method for Kinematic Optimization of Mechanisms and Machines

V. Sohoni, E. J. Haug

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 101–107. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256298

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View articletitled, A State Space Method for Kinematic Optimization of Mechanisms and Machines

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Topics: Kinematics , Machinery , Optimization , Design , Design sensitivity analysis , Kinematic analysis , Optimization algorithms

Monotonicity in Goal and Geometric Programming

P. Papalambros

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 108–113. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256299

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View articletitled, Monotonicity in Goal and Geometric Programming

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Topics: Computer programming , Design , Economics , Inspection , Machining , Springs , Turning

Hybrid Computer-Aided Design of a Hydrostatic Vehicle Drive With Energy Accumulator

J. V. Svoboda, S. Sankar, W. Blach

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 114–125. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256300

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View articletitled, Hybrid Computer-Aided Design of a Hydrostatic Vehicle Drive With Energy Accumulator

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Hydrostatics , Secondary cells , Vehicles , Optimization , Design , Cities , Computers , Hydraulic accumulators , Control equipment

MAPS-1: Computer-Aided Design System for Preliminary Material and Manufacturing Process Selection

P. P. Dargie, K. Parmeshwar, W. R. D. Wilson

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 126–136. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256302

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View articletitled, MAPS-1: Computer-Aided Design System for Preliminary Material and Manufacturing Process Selection

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Manufacturing

Dynamic Response of an Electric Motor-Linkage System During Startup

A. Myklebust

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 137–142. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256303

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View articletitled, Dynamic Response of an Electric Motor-Linkage System During Startup

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Topics: Dynamic response , Engines , Linkages , Motors

Dynamic Behavior of a Moving Belt Supported on Elastic Foundation

R. B. Bhat, G. D. Xistris, T. S. Sankar

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 143–147. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256304

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View articletitled, Dynamic Behavior of a Moving Belt Supported on Elastic Foundation

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Topics: Belts , Damping , Conveyor systems , Differential equations , Oscillations , Pulleys , Stability , Tension , Waves

The Determination of the Lewis Form Factor and the AGMA Geometry Factor J for External Spur Gear Teeth

R. G. Mitchiner, H. H. Mabie

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 148–158. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256305

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View articletitled, The Determination of the Lewis Form Factor and the AGMA Geometry Factor J for External Spur Gear Teeth

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Topics: Geometry , Spur gears , Stress

Member Initial Curvature Effects on the Elastic Slider-Crank Mechanism Response

M. Badlani, A. Midha

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 159–167. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256306

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View articletitled, Member Initial Curvature Effects on the Elastic Slider-Crank Mechanism Response

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Topics: Deformation , Equations of motion , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Excitation , Machinery , Magnification , Resonance , Steady state , Stress , Transients (Dynamics)

Connection Force Analysis of Mechanisms Described by Explicit Equations of Motion in Generalized Coordinates

R. R. Allen, J. P. Harrell

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 168–174. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256307

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View articletitled, Connection Force Analysis of Mechanisms Described by Explicit Equations of Motion in Generalized Coordinates

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Topics: Equations of motion , Kinematics , Linkages

Kinematic Correction for Roller Skewing

M. Savage, S. H. Loewenthal

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 175–184. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256308

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View articletitled, Kinematic Correction for Roller Skewing

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Topics: Kinematics , Rollers , Bearings , Cylinders , Geometry , Roller bearings

Complex Number Synthesis of Four-Bar Path Generating Mechanisms Adjustable for Multiple Tangential Circular Arcs

L. Huston, S. Kramer

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 185–191. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256309

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View articletitled, Complex Number Synthesis of Four-Bar Path Generating Mechanisms Adjustable for Multiple Tangential Circular Arcs

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Topics: Rotation , Symmetry (Physics)

On Attempting to Reduce Undesirable Inertial Characteristics of the Schatz Mechanism

J. Eddie Baker, Tran Duclong, P. S. H. Khoo

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 192–205. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256310

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View articletitled, On Attempting to Reduce Undesirable Inertial Characteristics of the Schatz Mechanism

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Topics: Classical mechanics , Linkages , Torque , Universal joints

The Generalized Coordinate Selection for the Dynamics of Complex Planar Mechanical Systems

R. A. Freeman, D. Tesar

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 206–217. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256312

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View articletitled, The Generalized Coordinate Selection for the Dynamics of Complex Planar Mechanical Systems

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Topics: Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , Robotics , Transparency

Reduction of Instrumented Linkage Data for Simple Anatomical Joint Models

G. L. Kinzel

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 218–226. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256313

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View articletitled, Reduction of Instrumented Linkage Data for Simple Anatomical Joint Models

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Topics: Linkages , Degrees of freedom , Optimization

New Complex-Number Forms of the Euler-Savary Equation in a Computer-Oriented Treatment of Planar Path-Curvature Theory for Higher-Pair Rolling Contact

G. N. Sandor, A. G. Erdman, L. Hunt, E. Raghavacharyulu

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 227–232. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256315

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View articletitled, New Complex-Number Forms of the Euler-Savary Equation in a Computer-Oriented Treatment of Planar Path-Curvature Theory for Higher-Pair Rolling Contact

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Topics: Computers , Rolling contact , Linkages , Algebra , Cams , Computation , Errors , Gears , Kinematics

New Complex-Number Form of the Cubic of Stationary Curvature in a Computer-Oriented Treatment of Planar Path-Curvature Theory for Higher-Pair Rolling Contact

G. N. Sandor, A. G. Erdman, L. Hunt, E. Raghavacharyulu

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 233–238. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256316

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View articletitled, New Complex-Number Form of the Cubic of Stationary Curvature in a Computer-Oriented Treatment of Planar Path-Curvature Theory for Higher-Pair Rolling Contact

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Topics: Computers , Rolling contact , Computation , Algebra

Analysis of Drive Shaft Speed Variations in a Scotch Yoke Mechanism

J. L. Wiederrich

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 239–246. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256317

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View articletitled, Analysis of Drive Shaft Speed Variations in a Scotch Yoke Mechanism

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Topics: Design , Engines , Machinery , Motors , Torque

Generalized Coordinate Partitioning for Dimension Reduction in Analysis of Constrained Dynamic Systems

R. A. Wehage, E. J. Haug

J. Mech. Des. January 1982, 104(1): 247–255. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256318

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View articletitled, Generalized Coordinate Partitioning for Dimension Reduction in Analysis of Constrained Dynamic Systems

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Topics: Algorithms , Computers , Degrees of freedom , Differential equations , Dimensions , Dynamic systems , Errors , Jacobian matrices , System dynamics