Session No.: CIE-01 Glenmar A

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Chair: Nanxin Wang, Ford Motor Company

Chair Richard Crawford

 

DETC98/CIE-5691

Robustness Optimization of FMS Under Production Plan Variations: Preliminary Results

Kazuhiro Saitou - University of Michigan

Helge Qvam - Delft University of Technoogy

 

DETC98/CIE-5692

A Potential Field Method for Path Planning Into Cavities Defined by B-Splines

Alley C. Butler - Louisiana Tech. University

Steven R. LeClair - US Air Force Research Laboratory

 

DETC98/CIE-5693

Compensating Cleanup Tool Path

Xiaohong Zhu - University of Utah

Richard F. Riesenfeld - University of Utah

 

DETC98/CIE-5694

Automatic Draw Direction Generation for Die Design

J. V. K. Vijay - Indian Institute of Science

U. Shrinivasa - Indian Institute of Science

B. Gurumoorthy - Indian Institute of Science

 

Session No.: CIE-02 Glenmar B

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: CAD in Higher Education I

Chair: Mohammad Khosrowjerdi, Western New England College

Chair: Y.C. Pao, Univ. Nebraska, Lincoln

 

DETC98/CIE-5500

Writing A User Friendly Procedural Manual for ST/8 CNC Lathe

Anthony Hotchkiss - State University College of Buffalo

Bruce Geldard - State University College of Buffalo

 

DETC98/CIE-5502

Using Spreadsheet Modules to Augment the Design and Analysis of Journal Bearings

Terry E. Shoup - Santa Clara University

 

Session No.: CIE-03 Glenmar A

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Design for Assembly/Disassembly

Chair: Alley Butler, Louisiana Tech.

Chair: Abir Qamhiya, Iowa State University

DETC98/CIE-5695

Computer-Aided Design for Product De- and Remanufacture

Brian Harper - Georgia Institute of Technology

David W. Rosen - Georgia Institute of Technology

 
 
 
 

DETC98/CIE-5696

Support of Disassembly/Reassembly Evaluation Within Total Life Cycle Modeling Through Feature Neighborhoods

Harald E. Otto - University of Tokyo

Fumihiko Kimura - University of Tokyo

Ferruccio Mandorli - University of Ancona

 

DETC98/CIE-5697

Agent-Based Collaborative Design of Parts in Assembly

Toshiki Mori - Toshiba Corporation

Mark R. Cutkosky - Stanford University

 

Session No.: CIE-04 Glenmar A

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: CAD in Higher Education II

Chair: Y.C. Pao, Univ. Nebraska, Lincoln

Chair: Mohammad Khosrowjerdi, Western New England College

 

DETC98/CIE-5503

Computation of Geometric Properties of Cross Sections With Holes and/or Inserts Based on Scanned Binary Data

Y. C. Pao - University of Nebraska

E. L. Ritman - Mayo Clinic and Mayo Graduate School

 

DETC98/CIE-5504

CAD Training Using Interactive Computer Sessions Emphasizing Design Intent

Jorge Rodriguez - Western Michigan University

James Ridge - Steelcase North America

Amy Dickinson - Prince Corp.

 

DETC98/CIE-5505

Teaching Modular Automation Concepts

Stephen Derby - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Clay Cooper - American Dixie Group, Inc.

 

Session No.: CIE-06 Jarett

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Advances in Computational Mechanics I

Chair: Cho To, Univ. Nebraska, Lincoln

Chair: Fai Ma, Univ. California, Berkeley

 

DETC98/CIE-5506

Geometrically Nonlinear Response of Beam and Membrane Structures by Exact Reduction Technique

Cho W. S. To - University of Nebraska

Lingchuan Li - University of Western Ontario

 

DETC98/CIE-5507

Buckling of Plates by Boundary Elements

Jauhorng Lin - The Boeing Company

Roger C. Duffield - University of Missouri

Hui-Ru Shih - Jackson State University

 
 

DETC98/CIE-5508

Object-Oriented Implementation of Finite Element Methodology

Ashok V. Kumar - University of Florida

Yu Lichao - University of Florida

 

Session No.: CIE-07 GlenmarA

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Layered Manufacturing

Chair: Richard Crawford, Univ. Texas, Austin

Chair: Debasish Dutta, Univ. Michigan

 

DETC98/CIE-5525

Telepresence for Distributed Rapid Prototyping: A VRML Approach

J. Huegel - University of Washington

Mark A. Ganter - University of Washington

D. W. Storti - University of Washington

 

DETC98/CIE-5698

Adaptive Slicing of Heterogeneous Solid Models for Layered Manufacturing

Vinod Kumar - University of Michigan

Prashant Kulkarni - University of Michigan

Debasish Dutta - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/CIE-5699

Optimal Motion Planning for Deposition in Layered Manufacturing

Ju-Hsien Kao - Stanford University

Fritz B. Prinz - Stanford University

 

DETC98/CIE-5700

An Architecture for Interoperability of Layered Manufacturing Data

Xiaoping Qian - University of Michigan

Debasish Dutta - University of Michigan

 

Session No.: CIE-08 Jarett

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Advances in Computational Mechanics I

Chair: Aaron Gupta, U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Chair: Ole Sivertsen, Norwegian Univ. of Science & Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5509

Modeling and Simulation of an Asymmetric Mine-Soil-Structure Interaction Problem

Aaron D. Gupta - U.S. Army Research Laboratory

 

DETC98/CIE-5510

The Static Transmission Error of Cracked Spur Gear Teeth Using FEA

Seney Sirichai - Curtin University of Technology

Iam Howard - Curtin University of Technology

Laurie Morgan - Curtin University of Technology

Kian Teh - Curtin University of Technology

 
 
 
 
 

DETC98/CIE-5511

Computational Modeling for the Dynamic Simulation of Paper and Its Application to Some Paper Handling Problems

Shinya Sekimoto - Toshiba Research and Development Center

Makoto Ukai - Toshiba Yanagi-cho Works

 

DETC98/CIE-5512

Structural Analysis by the Differential Quadrature Method Using Modified Weighting Matrices

Siu-Tong Choi - National Cheng Kung University

Yu-Tuan Chou - National Cheng Kung University

 

Session No.: CIE-09 Glenmar A

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Concurrent Design

Chair: Kazuhiro Saitou, Univ Michigan

Chair: Rafael Bidarra, Delft University

 

DETC98/CIE-5701

Development and Application of Design Concept Ontologies for Contextual Conceptualization

Imre Horvth - Delft University of Technology

Joris S. M. Vergeest - Delft University of Technology

Gyrgy Kuczogi - Delft University of Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5702

Advanced FMEA Using Meta Behavior Modeling for Concurrent Design of Products and Controls

Steven Kmenta - Stanford University

Kosuke Ishii - Stanford University

 

DETC98/CIE-5703

PEDAL: A Knowledge-Based Design Assistant for Automotive Pedal Packaging

Paul Lomangino - Ford Motor Company

Nanxin Wang - Ford Motor Company

 

DETC98/CIE-5704

A Modular Composable Software Architecture for the Simulation of Mechatronic Systems

Antonio Daz-Caldern - Carnegie Mellon University

Christian J. J. Paredis - Carnegie Mellon University

Pradeep K. Khosla - Carnegie Mellon University

 

Session No.: CIE-10 Glenmar B

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Modeling and Computations

Chair: Fai Ma, Univ. California, Berkeley

Chair: Cho To

 

DETC98/CIE-5513

Non-Linear FE Approach for Flexible Multibody Simulation of Mechanism Dynamics

Ole Ivar Sivertsen - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5514

Analysis of Multiple Stage Hydroforming of Sheet Metal Wth Intermediate Annealing

Varadaraju A. Gandikota - Wichita State University

Viswanathan Madhavan - Wichita State University

Steven J. Hooper - Wichita State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5515

Some Comments on the Differential Model of Hysteresis

Y. H. Liu - Jiangnan University

G. Tuan - University of California

G. C. Foliente - University of California

F. Ma - University of California

 

DETC98/CIE-5516

Parameter Identification of Hysteretic Structures

H. Zhang - University of California

G. Tuan - University of California

G. C. Foliente - CSIRO Building, Construction and Engineering

Fai Ma - University of California

 

Session No.: CIE-11 Glenmar A

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Feature-Based Design and Manufacture

Chair: Jami Shah, Arizona State University

Chair: Satyandra Gupta, Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/CIE-5705

Declarative User-Defined Feature Classes

Rafael Bidarra - Delft University of Technology

Abdelfettah Idri - Delft University of Technology

Alex Noort - Delft University of Technology

Willem F. Bronsvoort - Delft University of Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5706

The Detection of Form Features in CAD Models Using Three Dimensional Discrete Wavelet Analysis

Abir Qamhiyah - Iowa State University

Lei Sun - Iowa State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5707

Feature-Based Machining Precedence Reasoning and Sequence Planning

Yong Se Kim - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Eric Wang - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Choong Soo Lee - Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Hyung Min Rho - Korea Institute of Science and Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5708

SKETCH-N-MAKE: Automated Machining of CAD Sketches

Mark Bloomenthal - University of Utah

Robert Zeleznik - Brown University

Russell Fish - University of Utah

Loring Holden - Brown University

Andrew Forsberg - Brown University

Richard Riesenfeld - University of Utah

Matt Cutts - UNC, Chapel Hill

Samuel Drake - University of Utah

Henry Fuchs - UNC, Chapel Hill

Elaine Cohen - University of Utah

 
 

Session No.: CIE-12 Glenmar B

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Internet-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Commerce I

Chair: Simon Szykman, NIST

Sanjay Rajagopalan, Stanford University

 

DETC98/CIE-5517

Web-Based CAD Tools for a Networked Manufacturing Service

Fu-Chung F. Wang - University of California, Berkeley

Paul K. Wright - University of California, Berkeley

 

DETC98/CIE-5518

STEP Services for Sharing Product Models in a Virtual Enterprise

Martin Hardwick - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

David L. Spooner - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/CIE-5519

Integrated Design and Rapid Manufacturing Over the Internet

Sanjay Rajagopalan - Stanford University

J. Miguel Pinilla - Stanford University

Paul Losleben - Stanford University

Qi Tian - Carnegie Mellon University

Satyandra K. Gupta - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/CIE-5520

Internet-Based Delivery of CAD/CAM Capability: An Industry Case Study

Simon Szykman - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Ram D. Sriram - National Institute of Standards and Technology

 
 

Session No.:CIE-13 Glenmar A

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Computer-Aided Design and Geometric Modeling

Chair: Yong Se Kim, Univ. Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Chair: Andre Stork, Fraunhofer Inst. Computer Graphics

 

DETC98/CIE-5709

Preserving Design Intent in Data Integration Between Virtual Prototyping and CAD Systems

Sankar Jayaram - Washington State University

Uma Jayaran - Washington State University

Robert Kreitzer - Tektronic, Inc.

 

DETC98/CIE-5710

A Computational Model for Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances Consistent With Engineering Practice

Tatjana Kandikjan - University of St. Cyril and Methodius

Jami J. Shah - Arizona State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5711

Enhancing a Commercial 3D CAD System by CSCW Functionality for Enabling Co-Operative Modelling via WAN

Andr Stork - Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics

Uwe von Lukas - Computer Graphics Center

Ralph Schultz - Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5712

Formation of Part Families for Shared Setups Generation in Sheet Metal Bending

Satyandra K. Gupta - Carnegie Mellon University

 

Session No.: CIE-14 Glenmar B

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Internet-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Commerce II

Chair: Ramesh Karne, Towson University

Chair: Raj Veeramani, Univ. Wiscnsin

 

DETC98/CIE-5521

Active Catalogs: Integrated Support for Component Engineering

Murilo Coutinho - USC Information Sciences Institute

Ragy Eleish - USC Information Sciences Institute

Jihie Kim - USC Information Sciences Institute

Vished Kumar - USC Information Sciences Institute

S. Ringo Ling - USC Information Sciences Institute

Robert Neches - USC Information Sciences Institute

Peter Will - USC Information Sciences Institute

 

DETC98/CIE-5522

Internet-Based Concurrent Engineering: An Interactive 3D System With Markup

Cheol-Young Kim - Seoul National University

Namkug Kim - Seoul National University

Yeongho Kim - Seoul National University

Suk-Ho Kang - Seoul National University

Peter OÕGrady - University of Iowa

 

DETC98/CIE-5523

Similarity-Based Decision Support for Internet Enabled Supply-Web Interactions

Raj Veeramani - University of Wisconsin, Madison

Narayanan Viswanathan - University of Wisconsin, Madison

Shailesh M. Joshi - University of Wisconsin, Madison

 

DETC98/CIE-5524

Web-It-Man: A Web-Based Integrated Tool for Manufacturing Environment

Ramesh K. Karne - Towson University

Swati V. Dandekar - Towson University

Sridhar Poluri - Towson University

Gang Chen - Towson University

John S. Baras - University of Maryland

Dana S. Nau - University of Maryland

Michael O. Ball - University of Maryland

Edward Lin - University of Maryland

Vinai S. Trichur - University of Maryland

James T. Williams - Northrop Grumman

 

Session No.: CIE-16 Glenmar A

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Internet-Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Commerce III

Chair: Jeff Smith, Texas A&M Univ.

Chair: Swee Mok, Motorola

 
 

DETC98/CIE-5526

Development of a WEB-Based Controller for Remote Sensing and Control of Manufacturing Processes

Swee M. Mok - Motorola, Inc.

 

DETC98/CIE-5527

TRADEWIND: A Prototype Internet Marketplace for Solid Free-Form Fabrication

Sian Tan - Stanford University

Alan Rothkopt - Stanford University

Miguel Pinilla - Stanford University

 

DETC98/CIE-5528

An FMS Control Structure: Data Modeling and Execution Components

Joongnam Jeon - Chungbuk National University

Jeffrrey S. Smith - Texas A&M University

 

DETC98/CIE-5529

FACILE: A Clean Interface for Design and Fabrication

Robert B. Jerard - University off New Hampshire

Stanley J. Cox - Precision Connector Designs, Inc.

 

Session No.: CIE-17 Glenmar B

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Embedded and Ubiquitous Computing

Chair: Fredrick Proctor, NIST

Chair: Harry Cheng, Univ. California, Davis

 

DETC98/CIE-5530

Java-Based Tools for Development and Diagnosis of Real-Time Control Systems

Will Shackleford - National Institute of Standards andT echnology

Fredrick M. Proctor - National Institute of Standards andT echnology

 

DETC98/CIE-5531

Embedded PC Control System for a Highway Crack Sealing Machine

X. Feng - University of California, Davis

D. A. Bennett - University of California, Davis

Steven A. Velinsky - University of California, Davis

 

DETC98/CIE-5532

An Integrated Multi-Domain Analysis Environment for High Consequence Systems

James Davis - Vanderbilt University

Jason Scott - Vanderbilt University

Janos Sztipanovits - Vanderbilt University

Gabor Karsai - Vanderbilt University

Marcus Martinez - Sandia National Laboratories

 

DETC98/CIE-5533

Retrofitting Industrial Manipulators for Study of Open Architecture Integration of Mechatronic Systems

Jat Pannu - International Business Machines

Xudong Hu - University of California

Harry H. Cheng - University of California

 
 
 
 
 

Session No.: CIE-19 Glenmar B

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: User Interaction Modalities and System Dynamics in Virtual Reality Systems

Chair: Peter Ebbesmeyer, Heinz Nixdorf, Univ. of Paderborn

Chair: Shuming Gao, Zhejiang Univ.

 

DETC98/CIE-5546

Assessing the Effectiveness of Traditional and Virtual Reality Interfaces in Spherical Mechanism Design

Paul T. Evans - Southwest Research Institute

Judy M. Vance - Iowa State University

Veronica J. Dark - Iowa State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5534

Creating and Managing Virtual Menus in Immersive Environments

Uma Jayaram - Washington State University

Narayanan Mathrubutham - Washington State University

Sankar Jayaram - Washington State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5545

Real-Time Dynamic Balancing and Walking Control of a 7-Link Planar Biped

James J. Troy - Iowa State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5536

Integrating Virtual Reality for Virtual Prototyping

Antonio Gomes de S - BMW AG

Gabriel Zachmann - Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics

 

Session No.: CIE-20 Jarett

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title:Simulations and Modeling

Chair: Tongjian Chen, South China Univ. of Technology

Chair: Brad Hunting, Rensselaer Polytechnic Univ.

 

DETC98/CIE-5547

A Bi-Directional Reflectance Function for Woven Textiles

Brad Hunting - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Stephen Derby - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Raymond Puffer - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/CIE-5548

Application of an Evolutionary Modeling Approach to Automotive Bumper System Design and Analysis

Stephen C.-Y. Lu - University of Southern California

Christine Ping Ge - University of Southern California

Nanxin Wang - Ford Motor Company

 

DETC98/CIE-5549

Computer Aided Dimensional Analysis and Scale Modeling

Yasir S. Zargar - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Kambiz Farhang - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

 
 
 
 
 

DETC98/CIE-5550

A Visualization Model for Printed Woven Textiles

Brad Hunting - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

- Stephen Derby - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Raymond Puffer - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/CIE-6007

Multi Disciplinary Early Performance Evaluation via Logical Description of Mechanisms: DVD Pick Up Head Example

Masanori Ozawa - Toshiba Corporation

Yumi Iwasaki - Stanford University

Mark R. Cutkosky - Stanford University

 

Session No. CIE-21 Glenmar B

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title:Product Life-Cycle Models and Virtual Prototyping

Chair: Sankar Jayar, Washington State Univ.

Chair: Antonino Gomes de Sa, BMW

DETC98/CIE-5535

A Temporal Process Specification Language for Virtual Manufacturing Engineering

David E. Lee - University of California

H. Thomas Hahn - University of California

 

DETC98/CIE-5538

Visual Modelling of Products and Life-Cycle Activities

Thorkild Grothe-Mller - Technical University of Denmark

 

DETC98/CIE-5544

Constraint-Based Solid Modeling in Virtual Reality Environment

Shuming Gao - Zhejiang University

Huagen Wan - Zhejiang University

Qunsheng Peng - Zhejiang University

 

DETC98/CIE-5539

A Virtual Prototyping System for Design for Assembly, Disassembly, and Service

Matthew D. Bauer - Georgia Institute of Technology

Zahed Siddique - Georgia Institute of Technology

David W. Rosen - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5537

Features and Constraints in Architectural Design

Bauke De Vries - Eindhoven University of Technology

Joran Jessurun - Eindhoven University of Technology

 

Session No.: CIE-22 Swanton

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Intelligent Systems in Manufacturing

Chair: Tony de Sam Lazaro, St. Martins College

Chair: Diazhong Su, Nottingham Trent Univ.

 
 
 
 
 

DETC98/CIE-5551

Agent Support for Collaborative Design

Krishna N. Jha - Boeing Corp.

Andrea Morris - Boeing Corp.

Ed Mytych - Boeing Corp.

Judith Sperling - Boeing Corp.

 

DETC98/CIE-5553

Intelligent Scheduling for Product Distribution

Deyi Xue - University of Calgary

 

DETC98/CIE-5554

Development of Automated Fixture Planning Systems

W. Ma - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

J. Li - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Y. Rong - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

 

DETC98/CIE-5555

A Heuristic Search Approach for Deadlock-Free Scheduling in FMSs Using Petri Nets And AI Techniques

Tarek Y. ElMekkawy - University of Windsor

Imed Ben Abdallah - University of Windsor

Hoda A. ElMaraghy - University of Windsor

 

Session No.: CIE-23 Glenmar A

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Virtual Reality Environments for the Global Enterprise

Chair: Paul Stewart, Ford Motor Company

Chair: B. De Vries, Eindhoven Univ. of Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-5540

Virtual Assembly Using Two-Handed Interaction Techniques on the VirtualWorkbench

Brian Antonishek - Concurrent Technologies Corp.

David D. Egts - Concurrent Technologies Corp.

Upul R. Obeysekare - Concurrent Technologies Corp.

 

DETC98/CIE-5542

An Architecture for VR-Based Virtual Prototyping of Human-Operated Systems

Sankar Jayaram - Washington State University

Scott R. Angster - AMA, Inc.

Sanjay Gowda - Washington State University

Uma Jayaram - Washington State University

Robert R. Kreitzer - Washington State University

 

DETC98/CIE-5543

Virtual Prototyping of Xerographic Components

Sudhendu Rai - Xeox Corporation

Palghat S. Ramesh - Xeox Corporation

Chak Tan - Xeox Corporation

 

DETC98/CIE-5541

Cyberbikes: An Interactive Virtual Environment for the Visualization of Industrial Business Processes

Jrgen Gausemeier - Universitt-GH Paderborn

Oskar von Bohuszewics - Universitt-GH Paderborn

Peter Ebbesmeyer - Universitt-GH Paderborn

Michael Grafe - Universitt-GH Paderborn

 

Session No.: CIE-24 Jarett

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Non-Traditional Computing

Chair: Harry Petersen, Mankato State Univ.

Chair: Douglas Holzhauer, AFRL Rome, NY

 

DETC98/CIE-5556

GA-Based Fuzzy Neural Network for Adaptive Fuzzy Modeling and Control

Tongjian Chen - South China University of Technology

Yonghong Peng -

Weiqiang Xie -

Hongming Deng -

 

DETC98/CIE-6006

High-Lift Optimization Design Using Neural Netwoks on a Multi-Element Airfoil

Roxana M. Greenman - NASA Ames Research Center

Karlin R. Roth - NASA Ames Research Center

 

DETC98/CIE-5557

An Intelligent ES-ANNs System for Objective Evaluation of Leather Handle

Zhenwei Su - Nottingham Trent University

Daizhong Su - Nottingham Trent University

 

DETC98/CIE-5558

Intelligent Multi-Component Thermal Analysis

Douglas Holzhauer - Air Force Research Laboratory

Ian Grosse - Air Force Research Laboratory

 

Session No.: CIE-28 Jarett

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Combustion and Fuels I

Chair: David Lilley, Lilley & Associates

 

DETC98/CIE-6021

Elementary Computer Modeling Applied to TWA 800 Fuel Tank Forensic Issues

Floyd A. Wyczalek - FW Lilly, Inc.

 

DETC98/CIE-6023

A Comparison of Flashover Theories

Hyeong-Jin Kim - Lilley & Associates

David G. Lilley - Lilley & Associates

 

Session No.: CIE-29 Swanton

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Combustion and Fuels II

Chair: David Lilley, Lilley & Associates

 

DETC98/CIE-6025

Maximum Mixing Times of Methane and Air Under Non-Reacting and Reacting Conditions

Dan Brasoveanu - University of Maryland

Ashwani K. Gupta - University of Maryland

 

DETC98/CIE-6026

Influence of Imperfections in Working Media on Diesel Engine IndicatorProcess: Part 1 - Theory

Stanislav N. Danov - Nagoya University

Ashwani K. Gupta - University of Maryland

 

DETC98/CIE-6027

Influence of Imperfections in the Working Media on Diesel Engine IndicatorProcess: Part 2 - Results

Stanislav N. Danov - Nagoya University

Ashwani K. Gupta - University of Maryland

 

Session No.: CIE-30 Swanton

Tuesday, September 15, 4;00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Turbomachinery

Chair: David Lilley, Lilley & Associates

 

DETC98/CIE-6029

Experimental and Numerical Study of Blade Profiles for Axial FlowFans

Veronique Henry - Royal Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/CIE-6030

Steam Turbine Airfoil Design Optimization

K. D. Wang - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

R. S. Amano - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Chi-An Hong - Turbine Technology International

 

DETC98/CIE-6031

CFD Study for Steam Flows Downstream From Turbine Bypass Pipe Flow

R. S. Amano - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

G. R. Draxler - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

J. M. Golembiewski - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

Session No.: CIE-31 Swanton

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Numerical Methods in Energy Systems

Chair: David Lilley, Lilley & Associates

 

ETC98/CIE-6033

An Automated CFD Design and Analysis Tool for Inlet-Bleed Systems

Tom I.-P. Shih - Michigan State University

Yu-Liang Lin - Michigan State University

Andrew J. Flores - Carnegie Mellon University

Mark A. Stephens - Carnegie Mellon University

Mark J. Rimlinger - Carnegie Mellon University

Brian P. Willis - NASA Lewis Research Center

 

DETC98/CIE-6035

Numerical Analysis of Annular Flow of Yield-Power-LawFluids

Quazi E. Hussain - University of Alabama

Muhammad A. R. Sharif - University of Alabama

 
 
 
 
 

DETC98/CIE-6036

Applications of a Local Multigrid Approach to the Finite Element Analysis of a Crack-Microcrack Problem

G. E. Cardew - University of Sheffield

G. M. Seed - Heriot-Watt University

W. K. Koh - Heriot-Watt University

 

DETC98/CIE-6037

A Computational Study of the Interaction of Melting Soil With MoistureTransport in the Native Soil

Will Schreiber - University of Alabama

John Kuo - ADT Engineering, Inc.

 

Session No.: CIE-32 Jarett

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Heat and Mass Transfer

Chair: David Lilley, Lilley & Associates

 

DETC98/CIE-6040

Mixed Convective Heat Transfer From Rotating Spheres

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Session No.:DAC-01 Brampton A

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Concurrent and Life Cycle Design

 

DETC98/DAC-5593

Including Life Cycle Considerations in the Design of an Electric Vehicle Space Frame

Roberto A. Ortega - Georgia Institute of Technology

Bert Bras - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5621

Integrating DFX Tools With Computer-Aided Design Systems

Uma-Sankar Kalyan-Seshu - Georgia Institute of Technology

Bert Bras - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5607

Agent Support for Concurrent Design of Aircraft Parts

Krishna J. Jha - Boeing Corp.

Andrea Morris - Boeing Corp.

Ed Mytych - Boeing Corp.

Judith Spering - Boeing Corp.

 

DETC98/DAC-5800

Concurrent Design Implementing Aesthetic Factors

Masataka Yoshimura - Kyoto University

Hisaichi Yanagi - Kyoto University

 

Session No.:DAC-02 Brampton B

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title Optimization Methods - I

 

DETC98/DAC-6012

Robust Activity Analysis - Partitioning Non-Monotonic Design Spaces Into Robust Optimal Regions

Manish Agarwal - Carnegie Mellon University

Jonathan Cagan - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DAC-5561

An Approach for Symbolic Design Optimization Based on Monotonicity Analysis and Groebner Bases Method

Li Li - Southwest Jiaotong University

Yong Chen - Southwest Jiaotong University

 

DETC98/DAC-5616

Improved Trust Region Model Management for Approximate Optimization

Brett A. Wujek - Engineous Software Inc.

John E. Renaud - University of Notre Dame

 

DETC98/DAC-5598

An Interactive Multistage E-Inequality Constraint Method for Multiple Objectives Descision Making

N. Palli - University of Maryland

S. Azarm - University of Maryland

P. McCluskey - University of Maryland

R. Sundararajan - University of Maryland

 
 

Session No.:DAC-03 Brampton C

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Dimensioning and Tolerancing I

 

DETC98/DAC-5585

Automatic Tolerance Assignment Using Fuzzy Logic

K. Srikanth - University of MissouriÐRolla

F. W. Liou - University of MissouriÐRolla

S. N. Balakrishnan - University of MissouriÐRolla

 

DETC98/DAC-5631

Towards Dynamic Tolerance Analysis Using Bond Graphs

Otto W. Salomons - University of Twente

Johan Zijlstra - University of Twente

Johnny A. van der Zwaag - University of Twente

Fred J.A.M. van Houten - University of Twente

 

DETC98/DAC-5571

Tolerance Analysis of Deformable Assemblies

Eric Sellem - GRIIEM-LISMMA

Alain Riviere - GRIIEM-LISMMA

 

DETC98/DAC-5804

Computer-Aided Linear Tolerance Analysis and Optimal Tolerance Distribution for Cylindrical Machined Parts

Jhy-Cherng Tsai - National Chung-Hsing University

Chin-Ming Shih - National Chung-Hsing University

 

DETC98/DAC-5636

A CAD/CAM Representation Model Applied to Tolerance Transfer Methods

Alain Desrochers - cole de Technologie Suprieure

 

Session No.:DAC-04 Brampton A

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title:Design Methods

 

DETC98/DAC-5619

Approximate-Cooperative Design Formulations for Enterprise Design and Integration

Gabriel Hernandez - Georgia Institute of Technology

Janet K. Allen - Georgia Institute of Technology

Farrokh Mistree - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5608

A Method for Achitecting Product Platforms With an Application to Interplanetary Mission Design

Javier P. Gonzalez-Zugasti - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kevin N. Otto - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

John D. Baker - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5569

The NecessCoventryity for Product Knowledge Reuse and Sharing Within Knowledge-Based Engineering Systems

P. Sainter - Coventry University

K. Oldham - Coventry University

S. Kneebone - Coventry University

 

DETC98/DAC-6013

Using the Design Structure Matrix to Estimate Product Development Time

Maria Carrascosa - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Steven D. Eppinger - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Daniel E. Whitney - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:DAC-05 Brampton B

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

 

DETC98/DAC-5632

Design for Desired Mode Shapes - Preliminary Results

Elizabehth K. Lai - University of Pennsylvania

G. K. Ananthasuresh - University of Pennsylvania

 

DETC98/DAC-5573

Simulation and Optimization of the Dynamical Behavior of Rail Vehicle Systems

Robert Dragos - University of Siegen

Hans A. Eschenauer - University of Siegen

 

DETC98/DAC-5639

Modelling and Simulation of a Multiloop Flexible High-Speed Mechanism Bending Out of the Plane of Motion

Pietro Fanghella - University of Genoa

Carlo Galletti - University of Genoa

Valerio Fiorini - GD SpA

 

DETC98/DAC-5590

Vibration of the Rotor Shell in a Trochoidal-Type Machine Without Apex Seals

Shuangqing Li - Louisiana Tech University

John B. Shung - Indiana-Purdue University

Randall F. Barron - Louisiana Tech University

 

DETC98/DAC-5575

Second-Order Design Sensitivity Analysis of Mechanical System Dynamics by a Mixed Direct Differentiation Adjoint Variable Method

Javier Urruzola - CEIT-University of Navarre

Jose Manuel Jimenez - CEIT-University of Navarre

 

Session No.: DAC-06 Brampton C

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title:Geometric Modeling

 

DETC98/DAC-5622

On the Application of Tensor Product Solids in Heterogeneous Solid Modeling

Anne Marsan - University of Michigan

Debasish Dutta - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/DAC-5565

Convex Partitioning Approach for the Construction of Solid Model From Measured Point Data

V. Devaraja Holla - Indian Institute of Science

S. S. Krishnan - Indian Institute of Science

B. Gurumoorthy - Indian Institute of Science

 

DETC98/DAC-5629

Capturing Articulation in Assemblies From Component Geometry

Rajarishi Sinha - Carnegie Mellon University

Christiaan J.J. Paredis - Carnegie Mellon University

Satyandra K. Gupta - Carnegie Mellon University

Pradeep K. Khosla - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DAC-5586

B2: An Interactive Quality Visualization and Improvement Technique for B-Spline Surfaces

Yifan Chen - Ford Research Laboratory

Klaus-Peter Beier - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/DAC-5566

CAD Data Repair Based on Virtual Topology

Alla Sheffer - The Hebrew University

Ted Blacker - Fluent Inc.

Michel Bercovier - The Hebrew University

 

Session No.:DAC-07 Brampton A

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Layered Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping

 

DETC98/DAC-5605

Novel Empirical Similarity Method for the Reliable Product Test With Rapid Prototypes

Uichung Cho - University of Texas at Austin

Kristin L. Wood - University of Texas at Austin

Richard H. Crawford - University of Texas at Austin

 

DETC98/DAC-5623

On the Integration of Layered Manufacturing and Material Removal Processes

Prashant Kulkarni - University of Michigan

Debasish Dutta - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/DAC-5564

Laser-Beam Fusion of Predeposited Metal Powder for Layered Manufacturing - Modeling, Simulation and Experiment

Vladimir Yevko - University of Toronto

Gene Zak - University of Toronto

Chul S. Park - University of Toronto

Tom W. Coyle - University of Toronto

Beno Benhabib - University of Toronto

 

Session No.:DAC-08 Brampton B

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Robust Design I

 

DETC98/DAC-5601

Quality Utility - A Compromise Programming Approach to Robust Design

Wei Chen - Clemson University

Margaret M. Wiecek - Clemson University

Jinhuan Zhang - Clemson University

 

DETC98/DAC-5625

A Preference-Based Robust Design Metric

Harikumar V. Iyer - University of Massachusetts

Sundar Krishnamurty - University of Massachusetts

 

DETC98/DAC-5594

Incorporating Tribological Considerations in the Robust Concurrent Design of Automobile Engine Lubricated Components

Bharadawaj Rangarajan - Georgia Institute of Technology

Farrokh Mistree - Georgia Institute of Technology

Jagadish Sorab - Ford Motor Company

 

DETC98/DAC-5633

Robust Design by Support of CAT Tools

Rikard A. Soderberg - Chalmers University of Technology

 

Session No.:DAC-09 Brampton C

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Simulation/Virtual Reality

 

DETC98/DAC-5584

Spherical Mechanism Synthesis in Virtual Reality

Todd Furlong - Iowa State University

Judy M. Vance - Iowa State University

Pierre M. Larochelle - Florida Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5635

Computer Simulation for Ergonomic Bus Operator Workstation Design With Validation

H. You - Pennsylvania State University

B. Oesterling - Pennsylvania State University

B. Lowe - Pennsylvania State University

B. J. Gilmore - Pennsylvania State University

A. Freivalds - Pennsylvania State University

 

DETC98/DAC-5568

PAM-OPT/PAM -Solid: Optimization of Transport Vehicle Crash and Safety Design and Forming Processes

E. Haug - Pam System International

P. Guyon - Pam System International

 

DETC98/DAC-5577

Simulation of engine assembly clamping with a detailed cylinder-head multilayered steel gasket

Marie-Helene Coquery - Ecole Nationale Superieure dÕArts et Metiers

Olivier Polit - Ecole Nationale Superieure dÕArts et Metiers

Maurice Touratier - Ecole Nationale Superieure dÕArts et Metiers

Jacques Duysens - Renault

Pierre Magoni - Renault

 

Session No.:DAC-10 Brampton A

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Manufacturing and Design

 

DETC98/DAC-5600

Collaborating on the Design and Manufacture of an Atomic Artifact Transport System: A Case Study in VRML as a Visualization Tool for Consensus Building

R. H. Allen - National Institute of Standards and Technology

S. Nidamarthi - University of Cambridge

P. V. M. Rao - Indian Institute of Technology

R. Rhorer - National Institute of Standards and Technology

R. D. Sriram - National Institute of Standards and Technology

E. C. Teague - National Institute of Standards and Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5599

A Web-Based Framework for Design and Manufacturing a Mechanical System

Moon Jung Chung - Michigan State University

Dave Keyes - Michigan State University

Young K. Choi - Michigan State University

Patrick Kwon - Michigan State University

Hua Gu - Michigan State University

Markus Behr - Michigan State University

 

DETC98/DAC-5627

A Unified Representation of Geometric Constraint Problems to Support Design and Manufacturing Applications

Bernie Bettig - Arizona State University

Jami Shah - Arizona State University

 

Session No.:DAC-12 Brampton C

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Topology Optimization I

 

DETC98/DAC-5624

Topology Design of Truss Structures by Shape Annealing

Kristin Shea - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Jonathan Cagan - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DAC-5611

A Systematic Topology Optimization Approach for Optimal Stiffener Design

Jian Hui Luo - Rutgers University

Hae Chang Gea - Rutgers University

 

DETC98/DAC-5603

Toplogy Optimization Algorithm for Plates and Shells Subjected to Plastic Deformations

Kohei Yuge - Seikei University

Nobuhiro Iwai - University of Kentucky

Noboru Kikuchi - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/DAC-5581

Sound Insulation Analysis of a Resin Composite Material Using the Homogenization Method

Kohei Ygue - Seikei University

Susumu Ejima - University of Michigan

 

Session No.:DAC-14 Brampton B

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Structural Optimization

 

DETC98/DAC-5580

Optimal Structural Design of Compliant Mechanisms Considering a Quantitative Displacement Constraint

Susumu Ejima - University of Michigan

Shinji Nishiwaki - University of Michigan

Minako Sekiguchi - University of Michigan

Noboru Kikuchi - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/DAC-5562

Finite Element Analysis Used to Optimize Welding Patterns for Marine Structure

Dmitry Ischenko - Monash UnivAustraliaersity

Raafat Ibrahim - Monash University

 

DETC98/DAC-5801

Optimization for Vibration Problems: Junction Layout of a Combined Structure Using Oscillation

Yoshiko Kawabe - Hitachi Ltd.

Shinobu Yoshida - Hitachi Ltd.

Shozo Saegusa - Hitachi Ltd.

Itsuro Kajiwara - Tokyo Institute of Technology

Akio Nagamatsu - Tokyo Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5615

Spatial Correlation Metamodels for Global Approximation in Structural Design Optimization

Timothy W. Simpson - Georgia Institute of Technology

Janet K. Allen - Georgia Institute of Technology

Farrokh Mistree - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:DAC-15 Brampton C

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Robust Design II

 

DETC98/DAC-5596

A Decision-Based Approach to Improving Behavior Over Time of Complex Systems

Reid Bailey - Georgia Institute of Technology

Bert Bras - Georgia Institute of Technology

Janet K. Allen - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5803

Robust Design Using Fuzzy Numbers

Masao Arakawa - Tokyo Institute of Technology

Hiroshi Yamakawa - Waseda University

Ichiro Hagiwara - Tokyo Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5588

Modeling Noise in Approximation-Based Robust Design: A Comparison and Critical Discussion

Patricia N. Koch - Engineous Software Inc.

Dimitri Mavris - Georgia Institute of Technology

Janet K. Allen - Georgia Institute of Technology

Farrokh Mistree - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:DAC-16 Brampton A

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Mechanical Analysis

 

DETC98/DAC-5572

Life Estimation of a Spur Gear With a Tooth Cracked at Fillet Region

M. A. Sahir Arikan - Middle East Technical University

A. Ismail Tarhan - Middle East Technical University

O. Selcuk Yahsi - Middle East Technical University

 

DETC98/DAC-5567

Reliability Indexes Calculation of Industrial Boilers Under Stochastic Thermal Process

Olivier Rollot - Institut Francais de Mecanique Avancee, IFMA

Maurice Pendola - Institut Francais de Mecanique Avancee, IFMA

Maurice Lemaire - Institut Francais de Mecanique Avancee, IFMA

Igor Boutemy - Electricite de France

 

DETC98/DAC-5578

Reliabilist approach of arched tubes

Hossein Shakourzadeh - Universitaire Leonard de Vinci

Jean-Claude Djeni - Universitaire Leonard de Vinci

Vincent Braibant - Universitaire Leonard de Vinci

Pascal Patou - SOLLAC/FOS

 

DETC98/DAC-5563

Effect of Residual Stresses Caused by Thermal Treatment on Creep Crack Growth Rate in Aluminium Gas Cylinders

Raafat Ibrahim - Monash University

Dmitry Ischenko - Monash University

 

Session No.:DAC-17 Brampton B

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Layout and Configuration Design

 

DETC98/DAC-5582

A Pattern Search-Based Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Component Layout

Su Yin - Carnegie Mellon University

Jonathan Cagan - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DAC-5802

Optimal Layout and Sizing of Ejector Pins for Injection Mold Design

Seongjoon Kwak - Daewoo Motor Co. Ltd.

Kunwoo Lee - Seoul National University

 

DETC98/DAC-5628

3D Spatial Layouts Using A-Teams

Sanjay Sachdev - Carnegie Mellon University

Christiaan J.J. Paredis - Carnegie Mellon University

Satyandra K. Gupta - Carnegie Mellon University

Sarosh N. Talukdar - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DAC-5597

Constraint Reordering for Multi-Objective Configuration Design

Nathan J. Adams - Clemson University

Georges M. Fadel - Clemson University

 

Session No.:DAC-18 Brampton C

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Manufacturing and Inspection

 

DETC98/DAC-5641

Improving the Accuracy of Multi-Axis Machines Through On-Line Error Compensation Using Neural Networks

Abderrazak El Ouafi - University of QuebecÐRimouski

Michel Guillot - Laval University

Abdellah Bedrounia - Laval University

 

DETC98/DAC-5610

A Case Retrieving System for Machining Processes of Axisymmetric Parts Based on Geometric Indexing and Process Hierarchical Structure

Hsin-chi Chang - University of MissouriÐRolla

Wen F. Lu - University of MissouriÐRolla

Xiaoping Frank Liu - University of MissouriÐRolla

 

DETC98/DAC-5612

Applications of Mating Conditions in Assembly Sequence Planning Task

Pongsak Dulyapraphant - Lehigh University

Tulga Ozsoy - Lehigh University

 

DETC98/DAC-5583

Optimal CMM Measurement Locations for Manufactured Part Modeling

Yu (Michael) Wang - University of Maryland

Shailendra Gupta - University of Maryland

 

Session No.:DAC-19 Brampton A

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Robust Design III

 

DETC98/DAC-5595

Robust Design of Product Families for Make-to-Order Systems

Gabriel Hernandez - Georgia Institute of Technology

Timothy W. Simpson - Georgia Institute of Technology

Janet K. Allen - Georgia Institute of Technology

Eduardo Bascaran - United Technologies

Luis F. Avila - United Technologies

Fabian Salinas - United Technologies

 

DETC98/DAC-5602

The Robust Concept Exploration Method With Enhanced Model Approximation Capabilities

Sriram Varadarajan - Clemson University

Wei Chen - Clemson University

Chester J. Pelka - Pratt & Whitney

 

DETC98/DAC-5604

Using Robust Design Techniques to Model the Effects of Multiple Decision Makers in a Design Process

Kurt Hacker - State University of New York

Kemper Lewis - State University of New York

 

Session No.:DAC-20 Brampton B

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Virtual Design: A Virtual Vehicle Proving Ground

 

DETC98/DAC-5626

Virtual Proving Ground Simulation for Vehicle Design

Edward J. Haug - University of Iowa

James Cremer - University of Iowa

Yiannis Papelis - University of Iowa

Dario Solis - University of Iowa

R. Ranganthan - University of Iowa

 

DETC98/DAC-5614

Preparation of a Virtual Proving Ground for Construction Equipment Simulation

Peter Grant - University of Iowa

Jeffrey S. Freeman - University of Iowa

Rob Vail - University of Iowa

Frank Huck - Caterpillar Inc.

 

DETC98/DAC-5587

Globally Independent Coordinates for Real-Time Vehicle System Simulation - Radu Serban - University of Iowa

Edward J. Haug - University of Iowa

 

DETC98/DAC-5634

Multirate Integration in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Virtual Proving Grounds

Dario Solis - University of Iowa

Chris Schwarz - University of Iowa

 

Session No.: DAC-21 Brampton C

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Optimization Methods II

 

DETC98/DAC-5592

A Tunneling Based Method for Mixed-Discrete Constrained Nonlinear Optimization

Gregory J. Kott - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Gary A. Gabriele - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/DAC-5613

Exploiting Discrepancies in Function Computation Time Within Optimization Models

Sigurd A. Nelson II - University of Michigan

Panos Y. Papalambros - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/DAC-5620

A Relaxed Lexicographic Pattern Search Method for Solving Design Problems With Nondifferentiable Constraints and Goals

Matthew D. Bauer - Georgia Institute of Technology

David W. Rosen - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5576

The Motivation, Development and Applications of a Commerical Optimization Software Package Using DOE/RSM and NLP Methods

Nikolas Tzannetakis - LMS International

Erwin Glassee - LMS International

Rudi Cartuyvels - LMS International

Jean-Louis Migeot - LMS International

 

Session No.:DAC-22 Brampton A

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Topology Optimization II

 

DETC98/DAC-5609

Optimum Topology of Embossed Ribs in Stamped Plates

Ciro A. Soto - Ford Research Laboratory

Ren Jye Yang - Ford Research Laboratory

 

DETC98/DAC-5618

Solving Topology Optimization Problems Using Wavelet Approximations

Giuseppe C. A. DeRose, Jr. - Michigan State University

Alejandro R. Diaz - Michigan State University

 

DETC98/DAC-5574

Optimal Layout of Bogie Frames Considering Fatigue Strength

Andreas Rottler - University of Siegen

Hans A. Eschenauer - University of Siegen

 

Session No.:DAC-23 Brampton B

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Evolutionary Algorithms

 

DETC98/DAC-5617

Crossover Strategy for Improved Solution Space Exploration With Genetic Algorithms

Kurt S. Anderson - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

YuHung Hsu - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/DAC-5798

Assembly Planning - A Genetic Approach

Shiang-Fong Chen - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

DETC98/DAC-5806

Optimization of Functional Distribution of Materials to Minimize Weight and Cost of Machine Elements Using Genetic Algorithm

Yukio Ohtani - TOKICO Ltd.

Tetsuo Shoji - Tohoku University

 

DETC98/DAC-5799

Multi-Objective Optimal Design of Automotive Engine Using Genetic Algorithm

Kikuo Fujita - Osaka University

Noriyasu Hirokawa - Osaka University

Shinsuke Akagi - Osaka University

Shinji Kitamura - Osaka University

Hideaki Yokohata - Mazda Motor Corp.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Session No.:DFM-01 Greenwood

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Layered Manufacturing

 

DETC98/DFM-5725

Building Block Design for Layered Shape Manufacturing

Mike Binnard - Stanford University

Mark R. Cutkosky - Stanford University

 

DETC98/DFM-5738

A Genetic Algorithm for Path Planning in Rapid Prototyping

Ajay Joneja - Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Pang King Wah - Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Katta G. Murty - University of Michigan

David Lam - Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Matthew Yuen - Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5726

Tolerance Representation for Mechanism Assemblies in Layered Manufacturing

Sanjay Rajagopalan - Stanford University

Mark R. Cutkosky - Stanford University

 

DETC98/DFM-5752

Finding the Shape of a Flexible Blade for Free-Form Layered Manufacturing of Plastic Foam Objects

Imre Horvath - Delft University of Technology

Joris S. M. Vergeest - Delft University of Technology

Imre Juhasz - Miskolc University

 

DETC98/DFM-5720

Thermo-Geometrical Design Models for Solid Freeform Fabrication With Material Transfer

Charalabos Doumanidis - Tufts University

Yong-Min Kwak - Tufts University

 

Session No.:DFM-02 Greenwood

Monday. September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Life Cycle Engineering

 

DETC98/DFM-5734

IS0 14000 and Activity-Based Life-Cycle Assessment in Environmentally Conscious Design and Manufacturing: A Comparison

Jan Emblemsvag - Georgia Institute of Technology

Bert Bras - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5742

Characterization of Product End-of-Life Strategies to Enhance Recyclability

Catheine M. Rose - Stanford University

Keijiro Masui - MITI

Kurt A. Beiter - Stanford University

Kosuke Ishii - Stanford University

 

DETC98/DFM-5730

Integrating Environmental Impact Assessment Into Product Design

Nicholas Borland - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Heiner P. Kaufmann - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

David Wallace - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5719

Life Cycle Design With Green QFD-II

Yanping Zhang - FAMU-FSU School of Engineering

H. P. Wang - FAMU-FSU School of Engineering

Chun Zhang - FAMU-FSU School of Engineering

 

Session No.:DFM-03 Greenwood

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Integrated Product/Process Development

 

DETC98/DFM-5727

Concurrent Part and Process Design for Quality Improvement

Rajiv Suri - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kevin Otto - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5746

Developing a dfX Class Using Structured Methodologies

Mark V. Martin - Stanford University

Kosuke Ishii - Stanford University

 

DETC98/DFM-5722

Simultaneous Optimization of Product Family Sharing System Structure and Configuration

Kikuo Fujita - Osaka University

Shinsuke Akagi - Osaka University

Tetsu Yoneda - Osaka University

Makibi Ishikawa - Osaka University

 

DETC98/DFM-5717

Design for Mass Customization by Developing Product Family Architecture

Mithcell M. Tseng - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Jianxin Jiao - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

Session No.:DFM-04 Greenwood

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Geometric Reasoning for Design and Manufacturing

 

DETC98/DFM-5745

A Geometric Algorithm for the Hybrid Workpiece Localization/Envelopment Problem

Y. X. Chu - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

J. B. Gou - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Z. X. Li - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5721

Computation of Parametric Space Curves From Real Space Curves for the Data Exchange Between Heterogeneous CAD Systems

Yong -Gu Lee - Samsung

 

DETC98/DFM-5756

Geometrical Reasoning for Glue Operation in Non-Manifold Modeling

Sangho Park - Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute

 

DETC98/DFM-5757

Collision Detection for Assembly Planning Using Solid Modelling

SaÕid Golabi - Kashan University

Kazem Abhary - University of South Australia

 

Session No.:DFM-05 Greenwood

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Virtual Prototyping

 

DETC98/DFM-5733

Design of Virtual Objects for Exact Collision Detection in Virtual Reality Modeling of Manufacturing Processes

Rade Tesic - University of Illinois at Chicago

Pat Banerjee - University of Illinois at Chicago

 

DETC98/DFM-5747

The VR Factory: Discrete Event Simulation Implemented in a Virtual Environment

Jason J. Kelsick - Iowa State University

Judy M. Vance - Iowa State University

 

DETC98/DFM-5716

Effective Octree Generation of Parts for Virtual Prototyping

T. C. Chou - University of Missouri, Rolla

Frank W. Liou - University of Missouri, Rolla

L. Reeves - University of Missouri, Rolla

B. McMillin - University of Missouri, Rolla

Patricia Suess - Software Systems Specialists, Inc.

 

DETC98/DFM-5755

Double Quaternions for Motion Interpolation

Q. Jeffrey Ge - SUNY at Stony Brook

Amitabh Varshney - SUNY at Stony Brook

Jai P. Menon - IBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Chu-Fei Chang - SUNY at Stony Brook

 

Session No.:DFM-06 Greenwood

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Integrated Assembly Design/Planning

 

DETC98/DFM-5749

Representing Relationships in Hierarchical Assemblies

Jeff Heisserman - The Boeing Company

Raju Mattikalli - The Boeing Company

 

DETC98/DFM-5713

The Datum Flow Chain: A Systematic Approach to Assembly Design and Modeling

R. Mantripragada - United Technologies Research Center

Daniel E. Whitney - MIT

 

DETC98/DFM-5739

An Intelligent Environment for Simulating Mechanical Assembly Operations

Satyandra K. Gupta - Carnegie Mellon University

Christiaan J. J. Paredis - Carnegie Mellon University

Rajarishi Sinha - Carnegie Mellon University

Cheng-Hua Wang - Carnegie Mellon University

Peter F. Brown - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DFM-5737

Design of an Isotropic Compliance Mechanism for Off-Axis Peg-in-Hole Insertion

Kornthem Sathirakul - King Mongkut Institute of Technology

Robert H. Sturges - Virginia Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/DFM-5753

Process Operators and Their Roles in Integrated Assembly Process Planning

Zhi-Kui Ling - Michigan Technological University

Xiang Yu Zhou - Michigan Technological University

Chuck McLean - NIST

 

Session No.:DFM-07 Bellevue

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Planning for Machining Operations

 

DETC98/DFM-5741

Coordinator: A Robust Setup Planner That Does Early Detection of Fixture-Feature interactions

W. Faheem - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Caroline C. Hayes - University of Minnesota

D. M. Gaines - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

J. F. Castano - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

DETC98/DFM-5729

Fixture-Based Usefulness Measures for Hybrid Process Planning

Sundar Balasubramanian - University of Maryland

Alexei Elinson - University of Maryland

Jeffrey W. Herrmann - University of Maryland

Dana S. Nau - University of Maryland

 

DETC98/DFM-5735

Multi-Axis Roughing and Finishing of Ruled Surface Pockets for CAD/CAM Systems

Bahattin Koc - North Carolina State University

Yuan-Shin Lee - North Carolina State University

 

DETC98/DFM-5731

An Incremental Part Manufacturing Cost Estimation ALgorithm Using Petri Nets

Dimitris Kiritsis - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Paul Xirouchakis - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:DFM-08 Greenwood

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Agent Based Collaboration

 

DETC98/DFM-5723

Agent Support for Design Manufacturability

Krishna N. Jha - Boeing Corp.

Gary Coen - Boeing Corp.

Andrea Morris - Boeing Corp.

Ed Mytych - Boeing Corp.

Judith Spering - Boeing Corp.

 

DETC98/DFM-5758

An Agent Mechanism for Version Support in Engineering Design

Barry Florida-James - University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Peter Norman - University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Bill Hills - University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nick Rossiter - University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Kuo-Ming Chao - University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

 

DETC98/DFM-5748

A Single Function Agent Framework for Task Decomposition and Conflict Negotiation

R. T. Sreeram - University of Bath

P. K. Chawdhry - University of Bath

 

Session No.:DFM-09 Greenwood

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Manufacturing System Integration

 

DETC98/DFM-5724

Condition Monitoring Methodology for Manufacturing and Design

Irem Y. Tumer - University of Texas at Austin

Kristin L. Wood - University of Texas at Austin

Ilene J. Busch-Vishniac - University of Texas at Austin

 

DETC98/DFM-5728

Reliability Analysis of Repairable Systems Subject to System Modifications

Z. H. Jiang - University of Toronto

L. H. Shu - University of Toronto

B. Benhabib - University of Toronto

 

DETC98/DFM-5750

Determining the Value of Remanufacture in an Integrated ManufacturingÐRemanufacturing Organization

Mark W. McIntosh - Georgia Institute of Technology

Bert Bras - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5740

What Is a Manufacturing Interaction?

W. Faheem - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Caroline C. Hayes - University of Minnesota

J. F. Castano - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 

Session No.:DFM-10 Greenwood

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Dimension and Tolerance Management

 

DETC98/DFM-5743

A Geometric Theory for Form, Profile and Orientation Tolerances: Problem Formulation

J. B. Gou - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Y. X. Chu - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

H. Wu - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Z. X. Li - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5744

A Geometric Theory for Form, Profile and Orientation Tolerances: Evaluation Algorithms and Simulation Results

J. B. Gou - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Y. X. Chu - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Z. X. Li - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 

DETC98/DFM-5718

The Subcontractors Role in Computer AIded Tolerance Management

Rikard Soderberg - Chalmers University of Technology

Fredrik Wandeback - Swedish Institute of Production Engineering Research

Per-Johan Wahlborg - Swedish Institute of Production Engineering Research

 

Session No.:DFM-11 Greenwood

Wednesday, September 16, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Manufacturing Applications

 

DETC98/DFM-5751

Analytical Modeling for Semiconductor Wafer Fab Environments in Support of Drum-Buffer-Rope Implementation

Jay Maguire - Harris Semiconductor

Jim Hinchman - Harris Semiconductor

Steve Luce - Harris Semiconductor

 

DETC98/DFM-5714

A New Method for Modeling of Cutting Tools Associated With Rolling Axodes

Nicolae Oancea - University of Dunarea de Jos

Victor G. Oancea - Duke University

 

DETC98/DFM-5715

The Design For Assembly Guidelines Transform a Product Innovation From a Loser to a Winner

David H. Myszka - University of Dayton

 

DETC98/DFM-5732

Design for Optimal Welding Orientation

Z. Yao - University of Durham

H. D. Bradley - University of Durham

P. G. Maropoulos - University of Durham

 

DETC98/DFM-5736

Mastering Variant Variety Using the Variant Mode and Effects Analysis

Gunther Schuh - University of St. Gallen

Hans R. Tanner - Schuh Complexity Management Inc.

 
 
 
 
 

DETC97 PAPERS

DETC97/DFM-4320

Design for Complexity Reduction of Fuel Sender Assembly

James Greer - Purdue University

Li Chen - Purdue University

S. S. Rao - Purdue University

R. J. Cipra - Purdue University

 

DETC97/DFM-4339

Design Optimization of Rigid-Body Mechanisms Via Multidimensional CSG

Kevin D. Wise - University of Bath

David C. R. Eisenthal - University of Bath

Adrian Bowyer - University of Bath

 

DETC97/DFM-4346

Environmental Conscious Design: An Introduction to EDST

Steven Y. Yu - Texas Tech University

Hong-Chao Zhang - Texas Tech University

Atila Ertas - Texas Tech University

 

DETC97/DFM-4350

MADEsmart - An Integrated Design Environment

Tom Barrett - The Boeing Company

Gary Coen - The Boeing Company

Joel Hirsh - The Boeing Company

Leo Obrst - The Boeing Company

Judith Spering - The Boeing Company

Asa Trainer - The Boeing Company

 

DETC97/DFM-4360

Haptic Interfacing for Virtual Prototyping of Mechanical CAD Designs

John M. Hollerbach - University of Utah

Elaine Cohen - University of Utah

William Thompson - University of Utah

Rodney Freier - University of Utah

David Johnson - University of Utah

Ali Nahvi - University of Utah

Don Nelson - University of Utah

Thomas V. Thompson II - University of Utah

 

DETC97/DFM-4363

Virtual Assembly With Construction Kits

Bernhard Jung - University of Bielefeld

Martin Hoffhenke - University of Bielefeld

Ipke Wachsmuth - University of Bielefeld

 

DETC97/DFM-4364

A Tuning Mechanism for Feature Recognition

Teresa De Martino - Istituto per la Matematica Applicata del CNR

Bianca Falcidieno - Istituto per la Matematica Applicata del CNR

 

DETC97/DFM-4443

Monte Carlo Analysis Techniques Revisite

K. Suresh - Cornell University

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Session No.:DTM-01 Elizafield

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Synthesis

Chair: Susan Carlson-Skalak, University of Virginia

Chai: Robert Smith, University of Washington

 

DETC98/DTM-5673

Agent-Based Synthesis of Electro-Mechanical Design Configurations

Matthew Campbell - Carnegie Mellon University

Jonathan Cagan - Carnegie Mellon University

Kenneth Kotovsky - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DTM-5676

Experimental Investigation of Progressive Idea Generation Techniques in Engineering Design

Jami J. Shah - Arizona State University

 

DETC98/DTM-5665

Design Information Retrieval: Improving Access to the Informal Side of Design

William H. Wood - Stanford University

Maria C. Yang - Stanford University

Mark C. Cutkosky - Stanford University

Alice M. Agogino - University of CaliforniaÐBerkeley

 

DETC98/DTM-5669

Artefacting in a Cross-Discipline Design Team

Gilbert D. Logan - Royal Brisbane Hospital

David F. Radcliffe - University of Queensland

 

Session No.:DTM-02 Elizafield

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Product Portfolio Design

Chair: Anna Thorton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Chair: Robert Stone, University of Missouri-Rolla

 

DETC98/DTM-5660

Understanding Product Similarity Using Customer Needs

Daniel A. McAdams - University of Texas at Austin

Robert B. Stone - University of MissouriÐRolla

Kristin L. Wood - University of Texas at Austin

 

DETC98/DTM-5661

On the Applicability of Product Variety Design Concepts to Automotive Platform Commonality

Zahed Siddique - Georgia Institute of Technology

David W. Rosen - Georgia Institute of Technology

Nanxin Wanf - Ford Motor Company

 

DETC98/DTM-5679

Product Architecture Definition Based Upon Customer Demands

Janet S. Yu - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Javier P. Gonzalez-Zugasti - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Kevin N. Otto - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 
 
 

DETC98/DTM-5651

Managing Variety in Product Families Through Design for Commonality

Sridhar Kota - University of Michigan

Kannan Sethuraman - University of Michigan

 
 

Session No.:DTM-03 Elizafield

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Design Process Planning

Chair: Janet Allen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Chair: Bill Wood, Stanford University

 

DETC98/DTM-5672

Classification of Iteration in Engineering Design Processes

Michael J. Safoutin - University of Washington

Robert P. Smith - University of Washington

 

DETC98/DTM-5663

A Design Process Modeling Approach Incorporating Nonlinear Elements

Johan Andersson - Linkoping University

Jochen Pohl - Linkoping University

Steven D. Eppinger - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5647

Industrial Application of the Method 'Early Determination of Product Properties'

Udo Lindemann - Technische Universitat Munchen

Ralf Stetter - Technische Universitat Munchen

 

DETC98/DTM-5654

A Process Management Strategy for Re-Design: An Anchoring Adjustment Approach

Lisa A. Dixon - Georgia Institute of Technology

Jonathan S. Colton - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:DTM-04 Elizafield

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Design Representation

Chair: Sridhar Kota, University of Michigan

Chair: Thomas Stahovich, Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DTM-5658

The Engineering Design Discipline: Is Its Confounding Lexicon Hindering Its Evolution?

Achille Messac - Northeastern University

Wei Chen - Clemson University

 

DETC98/DTM-5674

Augmenting a Design Capture and Reuse System Based on Direct Observations of Usage

Tao Liang - Stanford University

David M. Cannon - Stanford University

Larry J. Leifer - Stanford University

 

DETC98/DTM-5644

Modeling of Feature-Based Design Process

Fei Gao - University of Stuttgart

Dieter Roller - University of Stuttgart

 

DETC98/DTM-5656

The Structure of Designs

C. F. Earl - Newcastle University

 

Session No.:DTM-05 Elizafield

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Design and Manufacturing Integration

Chair: Jami Shah, Arizona State University

Chair: William Finch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5664

Quantitative Selection of Variation Reduction Plans

Anna C. Thornton - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5662

The Chain Metrics Method for Identifying Integration Risk During Concept Design

Timothy W. Cunningham - US Air Force

Daniel E. Whitney - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5643

Spatial Incompatibility - Part Interaction and Tolerance Allocation in Configuration Design

Rikard Soderberg - Chalmers University of Technology

Hans L. Johannesson - Chalmers University of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5648

A Design Methodology for Attachment Concept Development in Integral Snap-Fit Assemblies

Suat Genc - Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

Robert W. Messler, Jr. - Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

Gary A. Gabriele - Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

 

Session No.:DTM-06 Elizafield

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Design Education

Chair: Kristin Wood, University of Texas at Austin

Chair: Wei Chen, Clemson University

 

DETC98/DTM-5657

An Experiment in Improving Student Estimation Skills

David R. Smith - University of Massachusetts at Lowell

John P. DÕAngelo - University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Robert A. DaSilva - University of Massachusetts at Lowell

James A. Sherwood - University of Massachusetts at Lowell

 

DETC98/DTM-5655

Developing 'Text Learning Capture' to Examine How Students Learn From Texts and How Texts Learn From Students

Sheri Sheppard - Stanford University

Kim Jones - Stanford University

Natalie Jeremijenko - Stanford University

 

DETC98/DTM-5667

Teaching Engineering Science by Design

Janet K. Allen - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5671

A Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) Graduate Design Class

David E. Calkins - University of Washington

Nathaniel Egging - University of Washington

Christian Scholz - University of Washington

 

Session No.:DTM-07 Elizafield

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Product Architecture

Chair: Jonathon Cagan, Carnegie Mellon University

Chair: John Gershenson, Utah State University

 

DETC98/DTM-5659

Identification of Limiting Factors for Improving Design Modularity

Stewart L. Coulter - Georgia Institute of Technology

Mark W. McIntosh - Georgia Institute of Technology

Bert Bras - Georgia Institute of Technology

David W. Rosen - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5642

A Heuristic Method to Identify Modules From a Functional Description of a Product

Robert B. Stone - University of MissouriÐRolla

Kristin L. Wood - University of Texas at Austin

Richard H. Crawford - University of Texas at Austin

 

DETC98/DTM-5650

Defining Product Architecture During Conceptual Design

Kevin R. Allen - University of Virginia

Susan Carlson-Skalak - University of Virginia

 

Session No.:DTM-08 Elizafield

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Negotiating Design Trade-Offs

Chair: David Ullman, Oregon State University

Chair: Bert Bras, Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5645

Managing Function Constraints in Design Sheet

Sudhakar Y. Reddy - Rockwell International

Kenneth W. Fertig - Rockwell International

 

DETC98/DTM-5646

Preliminary Vehicle Structure Design: An Industrial Application of Imprecision in Engineering Design

Michael J. Scott - California Institute of Technology

Erik K. Antonsson - California Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5678

Optimal Experimental Setpoint Determination in Systems With Multiple Output Responses

Sudhendu Rai - Xerox Corporation

 

DETC98/DTM-5653

An Enhanced Axiomatic Design Process

Hongqian Yu - University of Toronto

Lily H. Shu - University of Toronto

Ron Venter - University of Toronto

 

Session No.:DTM-09 Elizafield

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Computing and Synthesis

Chair: Erik Antonsson, California Institute of Technology

Chair: Sundar Krishnamurty, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

 

DETC98/DTM-5652

Computing Design Rationales by Interpreting Simulations

Anand Raghavan - Carnegie Mellon University

Thomas F. Stahovich - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/DTM-5668

A Graph Grammar Approach for Structure Synthesis of Mechanisms

Linda C. Schmidt - University of Maryland

Harshawardhan Shetty - University of Maryland

Scott C. Chase - University of Sydney

 

DETC98/DTM-5677

Aggregation and Controlled Interaction: Automated Mechanisms for Managing Design Complexity

Timothy M. Jacobs - University of Utah

Elaine Cohen - University of Utah

 

DETC98/DTM-5666

An Overview of Inference Mechanisms for Quantified Relations

William W. Finch - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:DTM-10 Elizafield

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Design Decision Theory

Chair: Linda Schmidt, University of Maryland

Chair: University of Toronto

 

DETC98/DTM-5649

An Introduction to the Consensus Model of Engineering Design Decision Making

David G. Ullman - Oregon State University

Bruce DÕAmbrosio - Oregon State University

 

DETC98/DTM-5670

An Implementation of Expected Utility Theory in Decision Based Design

Matthew Marston - Georgia Institute of Technology

Farrokh Mistree - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/DTM-5675

Towards a Consistent Preference Representation in Engineering Design

Jie Wan - University of Massachusetts

Sundar Krishnamurty - University of Massachusetts

 
 
 
 
 

Session No.:EIM-01 Bellevue

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Engineering Information Management in the Design Process

Chair: Ravi Rangan, SDRC

 

DETC98/EIM-5680

Interoperability of Assembly Analysis Applications Through the Use of the Open Assembly Design Environment

Scott Angster - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Kevin Lyons - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Peter Hart - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Sankar Jayaram - Washington State University

 

DETC98/EIM-5681

Web-based collaborative design modeling and decision support

Gun-Dong F. Pahng - Korea Institute of Science and Technology

Seockhoon Bae - SindoRicoh

David Wallace - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/EIM-5685

An Infrastructure to Support Closed Loop Product Development Practice Coupled With Rapid Prototyping

Shuichi Fukuda - Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology

Ping-Yu Jiang - Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:EIM-02 Knollwood B

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Data Modeling and Technologies

Chair: Plamen Bliznakov, Parametric Technology Corp.

 

DETC98/EIM-5682

A Data Approach to Tracking and Evaluating Engineering Changes

Tal Cohen - Georgia Institute of Technology

Robert E. Fulton - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/EIM-5686

Modeling of Incomplete and Uncertain Information in Relational Database for Engineering Design and Production Management: REview and Future Work

Q. Li - University of Adelaide

Z. M. Ma - City University of Hong Kong

W. J. Zhang - University of Saskatchewan

 

Session No.:EIM-03 Jarett

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Industrial Applications of EIM

Chair: Oliver Tegel, Technical University Berlin

 

DETC98/EIM-5684

A Comparative Study of Engineering Change Management in Three Swedish Engineering Companies - Peter Pikosz - Chalmers University of Technology

Johan Malmqvist - Chalmers University of Technology

 
 
 
 

DETC98/EIM-5687

Supporting Product Development With Innovative Technologies and Methods

Gernot Dollner - Volkswagen AG

Oliver Tegel - Technical University Berlin

 

DETC98/EIM-5688

A Concurrent Function Deployment Process for Product Life-Cycle Management

Biren Prasad - Electronic Data Systems

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Session No.:PTG-01 Brampton A

Monday., September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Gear Geometry

 

DETC98/PTG-5778

Determination of Principal Curvatures and Contact Ellipse for Profile Crowned Helical Gears

Pin-Hao Feng - University of Illinois at Chicago

Faydor L. Litvin - University of Illinois, Chicago

Dennis P. Townsend - Consultant

Robert F. Handschuh - NASA Lewis Research Center

 

DETC98/PTG-5779

Computerized Design, Generation and Simulation of Meshing of a Spiroid Worm-Gear Drive With Double-Crowned Worm

Mauro De Donno - University of Illinois, Chicago

Faydor L. Litvin - University of Illinois, Chicago

 

DETC98/PTG-5782

Calculation of Wobble From Lead Inspection Data of Gear Teeth With Modifications

Xiaogen Su - Ohio State University

Donald R. Houser - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/PTG-5780

Concurrent Engineering of Toothed Bodies for Generalized Function Transmission

David B. Dooner - University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

Ali A. Seireg - University of WisconsinÐMadison

 

Session No.:PTG-02 Knollwood A

Monday, September 14, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Gear Design and Analysis I

 

DETC98/PTG-5793

A Simple Method for Gear Ratio and Torque Analysis of Planetary Train Systems

Yi Zhang - University of MichiganÐDearborn

Zhi Wu - Ford Motor Company

 

DETC98/PTG-5796

A Possible Strategy for Incorporating Edge Effects in Root Stress Estimation of Helical Gears

Ravikiran Kalluri - Lucent Technologies Inc.

Donald R. Houser - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/PTG-5785

Using Dynamic Analysis for Compact Gear Design

Ping-Hsun Lin - University of Memphis

Hsiang Hsi Lin - University of Memphis

Fred B. Oswald - NASA Lewis Research Center

Dennis P. Townsend - NASA Lewis Research Center

 

DETC98/PTG-5791

Design and Stress Analysis of Gears Using the Boundary Element Method

Richard E. Dippery, Jr. - Kettering University

Raghu Echempati - Kettering University

John Ellis - Kettering University

 
 

Session No.:PTG-03 Swanton

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Gear Design and Analysis II

 

DETC98/PTG-5783

Single Flank Test, Structure-Borne Noise Analysis and Digital Imaging of Tooth Contact

Hermann J. Stadtfeld - The Gleason Works

 

DETC98/PTG-5792

Robust Design of Gears

Richard J. Dippery, Jr. - Kettering University

Raghu Echempati - Kettering University

 

DETC98/PTG-5781

Profile Modifications for Minimum Static Transmission Error in Cylindrical Gears

Isaias Regalado - Ohio State University

Donald R. Houser - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/PTG-5788

Vibro-Acoustic Studies of Transmission Casing Structures

D. Crimaldi - Ohio State University

R. Singh - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/PTG-5787

Pitting Life of Ground, Carburized and Hardened Gears With Uncontrolled Heat Treat Distortion

Ajit K. Rakhit - Solar Turbines Inc.

 

Session No.:PTG-04 Glenmar A

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Gear Dynamics and Diagnostics

 

DETC98/PTG-5784

Dynamic Analysis of High Speed Hypoid Gears With Emphasis on Automotive Axle Noise Problem

Yuping Cheng - Ohio State University

Teik C. Lim - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/PTG-5786

Natural Frequency Spectra and Vibration Modes of Planetary Gears

Jian Lin - Ohio State University

Robert G. Parker - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/PTG-5795

Vibrations of Aircraft Gear Systems and Their Isolation

Kaya Buyukataman - Pratt & Whitney

K. Kazerounian - University of Connecticut

 

DETC98/PTG-5794

Detecting Gear Tooth Breakage Using Acoustic Emission: A Feasibility and Sensor Placement Study

Avinashchandra Singh - General Motors Corp, Powertrain Group

Donald R. Houser - Ohio State University

Sandeep Vijayakar - Advanced Numerical Solutions

 
 

Session No.:DETC98FLEX-02

Flexible Assembly Systems and Design I

 

DETC98/FLEX-6014

A Workcell Based Robot Design Program

Stephen Derby - Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/FLEX-6015

An Automated Assembly Sequence Planning System for Mechanical Parts

V. C. Sarvananthan - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

P. C. Pandey - Asian Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/FLEX-6010

A Multi-Agent Interactive Approach to Assembly Modeling

Neyla Antoine Sfeir - Nagoya Institute of Technology

Hideo Fujimoto - Nagoya Institute of Technology

Akira Iwata - Nagoya Institute of Technology

 

DETC98FLEX-03 - Flexible Assembly Systems and Design - II

 

DETC98/FLEX-6016

Modular Automation Concepts: Opportunities and Challenges in Industry

Stephen Derby - Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

Clay Cooper - American Dixie Group, Inc.

 

DETC98/FLEX-6017

Uncertainty Analysis of Planar Robots With Joint Clearance

Jianmin Zhu - Tennessee Technological University

Kwun-Lon Ting - Tennessee Technological University

 

DETC98/FLEX-6018

A Passive Compliant Wrist Design for Robot Manipulators

Christopher D. Hoffman - University of Cincinnati

A. H. Soni - University of Cincinnati

David F. Thompson - University of Cincinnati

 

DETC98/FLEX-6019

Evaluation of a Mechanical Assembly Using Manual and Robot Methods

Sameer Risbud - University of Cincinnati

Utkarsh Jain - University of Cincinnati

Amol Vartak - University of Cincinnati

A. H. Soni - University of Cincinnati

Nilesh Gandhi - University of Cincinnati

 
 

NOT ASSIGNED TO A SESSION

 

DETC98/FLEX-6043

Development of a Methodology for Cost Estimation in Robot Assembly

Oliver Tischner - University of Cincinnati

A. H. Soni - University of Cincinnati

 
 
 

25th Biennial Mechanisms Conference

 
 

Session No.:MECH-01 Knollwood A

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: MEMS

 

DETC98/MECH-5835

A New Inertia-Based Linear Stepper Motor for Micro-Surgical Procedures

Raed N. Rizq - General Electric

David J. Peichel - University of Minnesota

David R. Wulfman - University of Minnesota

Arthur G. Erdman - University of Minnesota

Dennis L. Polla - University of Minnesota

 

DETC98/MECH-5837

Introduction of Two-Link, In-Plane, Bistable Compliant MEMS

Brian D. Jensen - Brigham Young University

Larry L. Howell - Brigham Young University

Linton G. Salmon - Brigham Young University

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5836

A Virtual Reality Teleoperator Interface for Assembly of Hybrid MEMS Prototypes

Joseph Alex - University of Illinois, Chicago

Barmeshwar Vikramaditya - University of Illinois, Chicago

Bradley J. Nelson - University of Illinois, Chicago

 

DETC98/MECH-5838

Feature-Recognition for MEMS Extraction

Bikram Baidya - Carnegie Mellon University

Satyandra K. Gupta - Carnegie Mellon University

Tamal Mukherjee - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/MECH-5839

Design of Electrostatic Micro Mirrors for Improved Stability Through Surface Contact

Timothy Moulton - University of Pennsylvania

G. K. Ananthasuresh - University of Pennsylvania

 

DETC98/MECH-5840

Evolutionary Techniques in MEMS Synthesis

Hui Li - California Institute of Technology

Erik K. Antonsson - California Institute of Technology

 

Session No.:MECH-02 Knollwood B

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Theory and Application of Force Synthesis I

 

DETC98/MECH-5975

Synthesis of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Force Generating Linkages

R. Randall Soper - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Charles F. Reinholtz - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Stephen L. Canfield - Tennessee Technological University

 

DETC98/MECH-5976

Creating Highly Dexterous Manipulators Using Nonlinear Input Transmission

Stephen L. Canfield - Tennessee Technological University

R. Randall Soper - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Charles F. Reinholtz - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5978

Force Directed Design of Laparoscopic Forceps

Just L. Herder - Delft University of Technology

 

Session No.:MECH-03 Knollwood B

Monday. September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Theory and Application of Force Synthesis II

 

DETC98/MECH-5977

Kinetostatic Synthesis of Coupled Serial Chains

Venkat Krovi - University of Pennsylvania

G. K. Ananthasuresh - University of Pennsylvania

Vijay Kumar - University of Pennsylvania

 

DETC98/MECH-5980

Partial Contact Force Controllability in Active Wheeled Vehicles

B. J. Choi - University of Texas, Austin

S. V. Sreenivasan - University of Texas, Austin

 

Session No.MECH-04 Thornton

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Parallel Robots I: Displacement Analysis

 

DETC98/MECH-5891

Completely Specified Displacements of a Rigid Body and Their Application in the

Direct Kinematics of In-Parallel Mechanisms

Constantinos Mavroidis - Rutgers University

 

DETC98/MECH-5966

Determination of Invidual Foot-Placement Space for Modular Platform Manipulators

Zhiming Ji - New Jersey Institute of Technology

Zhenqun Li - New Jersey Institute of Technology

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5968

Displacement Analysis of a Six-DOF Parallel Manipulator With 3R3P and 4R2P Chains

R. Kamra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

D. Kohli - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Anoop K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

DETC98/MECH-5969

A Grbner-Sylvester Hybrid Method for Closed-Form Displacement Analysis

of Mechanisms

Anoop K Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

A. N. Almadi - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

D. Kohli - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

DETC98/MECH-5894

Forward Kinematics in Polynomial Form of the General Stewart Platform

Carlo Innocenti - University of Bologna

 

DETC98/MECH-5953

Forward Displacement Analysis of Three New Classes of Analytic Spherical

Parallel Manipulators

Xian-Wen Kong - Zhengzhou University

 

Session No.:MECH-05 Thornton

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Parallel Robots II: Kinematics and Balancing

 

DETC98/MECH-5961

Static Balancing of Spatial Six-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Mechanisms With

Revolute Actuators

Jiegao Wang - Universit Laval

Clment M. Gosselin - Universit Laval

 

DETC98/MECH-5962

Kinematic Sudy of a New Type of Spatical Parallel Platform Mechanism

Imme Ebert-Uphoff - Universit Laval

Clment M. Gosselin - Universit Laval

 

DETC98/MECH-5963

Static Balancing of Spatial and Planar Parallel Manipulators With Prismatic Actuators

Marc Leblond - Universit Laval

Clment M. Gosselin - Universit Laval

 

DETC98/MECH-5964

Static Balancing of a Class of Spatial Parallel Platform Mechanisms

Imme Ebert-Uphoff - Universit Laval

Clment M. Gosselin - Universit Laval

Thierry Lalibert - Universit Laval

 

DETC98/MECH-5952

Generation of Singular 6-SPS Parallel Manipulators

Xian-Wen Kong - Zhengzhou University

 

Session No.:MECH-06 Knollwood A

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Parallel Robots III: Singularities and Control

 

DETC98/MECH-5967

Differential Geometric Analysis of Singularities of Point Trajectories of Serial and Parallel Manipulators

Ashitava Ghosal - Indian Institute of Science

Bahram Ravani - University of California

 

DETC98/MECH-5974

In-Parallel Manipulators: A Framework on How to Model Actuation Schemes and a Study of

Their Effects on Singular Postures

Ricardo Matone - Stanford University

Bernard Roth - Stanford University

 

DETC98/MECH-5958

Singularity and Controllability Analysis of Parallel Manipulators

Prasun Choudhury - Indian Institute of Science

Ashitava Ghosal - Indian Institute of Science

 

DETC98/MECH-5954

Singularity Analysis of a Class of the 6-6 Stewart Platforms

Guozhen Wang - Jinan University

 

Session No.:MECH-07 Knollwood A

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Parallel Robots IV: Kinematics and Dynamics

 

DETC98/MECH-5956

Dynamic Modeling of a Parallel Manipulator With Three Translational Degrees of Freedom

Richard Stamper - Auburn University

Lung-Wen Tsai - University of Maryland

 

DETC98/MECH-5970

Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control of Tendon-Driven Mechanisms Using

Signal Flow Graphs

Meng-Sang Chew - Lehigh University

Theeraphong Wongratanaphisan - Lehigh University

 

DETC98/MECH-5965

A New Algorithm Based on Two Extra-Sensors for Real-Time Computation of the

Actual Configuration

of the Generalized Stewart-Gough Manipulator

V. Parenti-Castelli - University of Bologna

R. Di Gregorio - University of Ferrara

 

DETC98/MECH-6001

Determination of Closed Form Solution to the Workspace of Stewart Parallel Manipulators

Tian Huang - Tianjin University

J. S. Wang - Tsinghua University

J. X. Yuan - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/MECH-5955

Closed-Form Inverse Kinematic Solution of Triple-Octahedron Variable Geometry

Truss Manipulators

Li Ju Xu - Sichuan Union University

Yang Duan - Sichuan Union University

Sui Xian Yang - Sichuan Union University

 

Session No.:MECH-08 Knollwood A

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Parallel Robots V: Synthesis

 

DETC98/MECH-5957

The Synthesis of Planar Parallel Manipulators With a Genetic Algorithm

Roger Boudreau - Universit de Moncton

Clment M. Gosselin - Universit Laval

 

DETC98/MECH-5960

Analysis and Design of a Spatial Five-Degree-of-Freedom Hybrid Manipulator for

Underwater Applications

Martin Gagn - Universit Laval

Clment M. Gosselin - Universit Laval

 

DETC98/MECH-5973

Architecture Optimization of a 3-DOF Parallel Mechanism

J. A. Carretero - University of Victoria

Ron P. Podhorodeski - University of Victoria

M. Nahon - University of Victoria

 

DETC98/MECH-5972

Type Synthesis of Baranov Truss With Multiple Joints and Multiple-Joint Links

Jinkui Chu - XiÕan University of Technology

Weiqing Cao - XiÕan University of Technology

Ting Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

 

Session No.:MECH-09 Westover

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Flexible Mechanisms and Elastic Systems

 

DETC98/MECH-5847

A Time Finite Element Method for Dynamic Analysis of Elastic Mechanisms in

Link Coordinate Systems

Yu Michael Wang - University of Maryland

Zaiping Wang - University of Maryland

 

DETC98/MECH-5855

3D Dynamic Modelling of Flexible Gear-Bar Mechanical Systems:

A Specific Finite Element Approach

Y. Wang - City University of Hong Kong

W. J. Zhang - University of Saskatchewan

Q. Li - University of Adelaide

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5845

Modal Loss Factor Predication in Flexible Mechanism Systems With Constrain

Viscoelastic Layers

Zhang Xianmin - Shantou University

Liu Jike - Zhongshan University

 

DETC98/MECH-5851

Inverse Force Analysis of General Planar Three-Spring System Using Continuation Method

An-Xin Liu - Nanjing Engineering Institute

Bao-Qian Shi - Nanjing Radio Factory

Ming Zhang - Chengdu University

Ting-Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

 

Session No.:MECH-10 Knollwood A

Monday, September 14, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Machine Dynamics and Balancing

 

DETC98/MECH-5854

Experimental Analysis and Parameter Estimation for Mechanisms

Deming Wang - Auburn University

David Beale - Auburn University

 

DETC98/MECH-5849

The Design Implications of Chaotic and Near-Chaotic Vibrations in Machines

Pengyun Gu - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Steven Dubowski - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Constantinos Mavroidis - Rutgers University

 

DETC98/MECH-5846

Extensions to the Mass Moment Substitution Method for Complete Shaking Force

Balancing of Spatial Linkages

Xian-Wen Kong - Zhengzhou University

Ting-Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

 

DETC98/MECH-5848

Research on the Normal Damping of Machine Joints

Xueliang Zhang - XiÕan University of Technology

Yumei Huang - XiÕan University of Technology

Weiping Fu - XiÕan University of Technology

Xiaoyue Wang - XiÕan University of Technology

Yongchao Liu - XiÕan University of Technology

 

Session No.:MECH-11 Knollwood B

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Mechanism Modeling and Numerical Methods

 

DETC98/MECH-5852

On the Differential Forms of Coordinate and Metric Independent Object Norms

Kazem Kazerounian - University of Connecticut

Jahangir Rastegar - State University of New York

 

DETC98/MECH-5853

Optimal Design Using Chaotic Descent Method

Vojin Jovanovic - T. Sendzimir, Inc.

Kazem Kazerounian - University of Connecticut

 

DETC98/MECH-5856

K-L Expansion of a Random Process in Wavelet Bases

Om P. Agrawal - Southern Illinois University

Shantaram S. Pai - NASA Lewsis Research Center

 

DETC98/MECH-5857

A Numerical Scheme for Dynamic Systems Containing Fractional Derivatives

Lixia Yuan - Southern Illinois University

Om P. Agrawal - Southern Illinois University

 

Session No.:MECH-12 Westover

Monday, September 14, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Mechanisms From Industry

 

DETC98/MECH-5841

Using Dual CAM Tracks for High Speed Rigid Body Motion

Clay Cooper - Amrican Dixie Group, Inc.

Stephen Derby - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/MECH-5842

Next Generation Machine Design Requirements for a Punch Press Machine

Ned C. Kirchner - Morrison Berkshire, Inc.

 

DETC98/MECH-5843

A Method for Creative Design of Mechanisms and Its Application

Hui-ping Shen - Jiangsu Institute of Petrochemical Technology

Zhen Xu - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

 

DETC98/MECH-5844

Four-Link Anit-Squat and Drag Racing Motorcycle Performance: A Parametric Study

Paul C. Wiers - Harley Davidson Motor Company

Anoop K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin

 

Session No.:MECH-13 Knollwood A

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Mechanical Design Methodology

 

DETC98/MECH-5816

The Design of a Novel Mechanical Transmission for Speed Reduction

Max A. Gonzlez-Palacios - Placage Unique, Inc.

Jorge Angeles - McGill University

 

DETC98/MECH-5817

Systematic Design of Mechanical Devices: Improving the Creative Process

Preben W. Jensen - Mankato State University

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5818

Rule Based Number Synthesis for Kinematic Linkage Mechanism With Full Revolute Joints

Swami Karunamoorthy - Saint Louis University

Sridhar S. Condoor - Saint Louis University

 

DETC98/MECH-5812

The Topological Representation and Detection of Isomorphism Among Geared Linkage

Kinematic Chains

Tuan-Jie Li - XiÕan University of Technology

Wei-Qing Cao - XiÕan University of Technology

Jin-Kui Chu - XiÕan University of Technology

 

Session No.:MECH-14 Knollwood B

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: CAMS I

 

DETC98/MECH-5824

Automated Motion Program Formulation for CAM Mechanism Design

Steven B. Shooter - Bucknell University

 

DETC98/MECH-5825

Web-Based Interactive CAM Design

Jonathan E. Larson - University of California

Harry H. Cheng - University of California

 

DETC98/MECH-5826

Determination of Follower Motions Using Measured CAM Profiles

Der Min Tsay - National Sun Yat-Sen University

Meng Hung Huang - National Sun Yat-Sen University

Hui Chun Ho - National Sun Yat-Sen University

 

DETC98/MECH-5822

Stochastic Tolerance Synthesis for Globoidal CAM Mechanisms With the Least

Manufacturing Cost

Hong-Yi Cheng - Da-Yeh University

Hong-Sen Yan - National Cheng Kung University

 

DETC98/MECH-5823

On the Contact Sequences of Roller Gear CAM Mechanisms

Hsin-Hung Chen - National Cheng Kung University

Hong-Sen Yan - National Cheng Kung University

 

Session No.:MECH-15 Knollwood B

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: CAMS II

 

DETC98/MECH-5819

A Compliant, Over-Running Ratchet and Pawl Clutch With Centrifugal Throw-Out

Gregory M. Roach - Brigham Young University

Scott M. Lyon - Brigham Young University

Larry L. Howell - Brigham Young University

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5820

Synchronization of Multiple Geneva Wheels in Parallel: Part I - A Novel Process

Bijan Sepahpour - The College of New Jersey

Ian S. Fischer - New Jersey Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5821

Synchronization of Intermittently Activated Conveyor Belts by Adaptation of Multiple

Geneva Wheels in Parallel: Part II - A Novel Application

Bijan Sepahpour - The College of New Jersey

Ian S. Fischer - New Jersey Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5850

Contact Force Analysis in an OHC Finger-Follower-Type CAM-Valve System With

Different Dynamic Models

Xiaoming Liu - Michigan Technological University

Zhi-Kui Ling - Michigan Technological University

 

DETC98/MECH-5971

Learning Control of a High-Speed CAM Dynamic System in the Presence of Vscous

Damping and Coulomb Friction Theory and Experiment

Meng-Sang Chew - Lehigh University

Theeraphong Wongratanaphisan - Lehigh University

Yi-Chen Lu - Lehigh University

 
 
 

Session No.:MECH-16 Swanton

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Gears I: Design

 

DETC98/MECH-5828

A Deviation-Function Method for the Design of New Conjugate Kinematic Pairs

Daniel C. H. Yang - University of California, Los Angeles

Shih-Hsi Tong - University of California, Los Angeles

 

DETC98/MECH-5829

On the Generation of Identical Noncircular Pitch Curves

Shih-Hsi Tong - University of California, Los Angeles

Daniel C. H. Yang - University of California, Los Angeles

 

DETC98/MECH-5827

Pitch Cone Design of Face- Hobbed Hypoid Gears

Ningxin Chen - Peerless-Winsmith, Inc.

 

DETC98/MECH-5830

A New Approach Combining Numerical Analysis and Three-Dimensional Simulation

for Design of Worm Gearing With Preferable Localized Tooth Contact

D. Su - The Nottingham Trent University

F. Yang - The Nottingham Trent University

C. R. Gentle - The Nottingham Trent University

D. Reith - Lausitz University of Applied Sciences

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5814

Incorporation of Vibration Control in Determination of Structural Parameters

of Gear Systems

Y. Wang - City University of Hong Kong

W. J. Zhang - University of Saskatchewan

C. M. Kalker-Kalkman - Delft University of Technology

Q. Li - University of Adelaide

 

Session No.:MECH-17 Knollwood B

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Gears II: Analysis

 

DETC98/MECH-5831

Analysis of Geometric Parameters of the Tool Which Ensure the Maximum Gear

Tooth Profile Accuracy

Evgueni I. Podzharov - Universidad Panamericana

 

DETC98/MECH-5832

Computation of Pressure Loads in the Three-Lobe Supercharger

Giovanni C. Mimmi - Universit degli studi di Pavia

Paolo E. Pennacchi - Universit degli studi di Pavia

 

DETC98/MECH-5833

The Angle of Pressure in the Chain-Wave Transmission and the Optimum Number

of Teeth of Its Sprockets

Ara K. Amiryn - Armenian Agricultural Academya

 

DETC98/MECH-5834

The Torque Responses in Spur Gearing

Ah-Der Lin - National Sun Yat-Sen University

Jao-Hwa Kuang - National Sun Yat-Sen University

 

Session No.:MECH-18 Knollwood A

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Dynamic Analysis of Machines

 

DETC98/MECH-5810

Dynamic Response of Multi-Disk Systems With Friction and Misalignment

Ahmed Anabtawi - Southern Illinois University

Kambiz Farhang - Southern Illinois University

 

DETC98/MECH-5811

Vibration and Analysis of Multi-Disk Friction Systems

Henric Larsson - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Kambiz Farhang - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

 

DETC98/MECH-5813

Dynamic Characteristics Analysis of an Escalator Using the Computational

Dynamics Program

Yi Sug Kwon - LG Industrial Systems

Chan Jong Park - Ajou University

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5815

Evaluation of Power Loss of the Rubber V-Belt CVT

T. F. Chen - National Tsing Hua University

Cheng-Kuo Sung - National Tsing Hua University

 

Session No.:MECH-19 Knollwood A

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: High-Speed and High-Accuracy Robots

 

DETC98/MECH-5945

Automated Synthesis and Optimization of Robot Configurations

Chris Leger - Carnegie Mellon University

John Bares - Carnegie Mellon University

 

DETC98/MECH-5946

Generalized Kinematic Modeling Method for Reconfigurable Machine Tools

Yong-Mo Moon - University of Michigan

Sridhar Kota - University of Michigan

 

DETC98/MECH-5947

Identification and Compensation of Geometric and Elastic Errors in Large Manipulators:

Application to a High Accuracy Medical Robot

Marco A. Meggiolaro - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Constantinos Mavroidis - Rutgers University

Steven Dubowsky - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5950

Trajectory Synthesis for Selective Elimination of High Frequency Actuating

Torque Harmonics

Q. J. Ge - State University of New York

J. Rastegar - State University of New York

M. Mattice - U.S. Army ARDEC

 

DETC98/MECH-5951

Optimal Simultaneous Kinematic, Dynamic and Control Design of High Performance

Manipulators Based on Trajectory Pattern Method

J. Rastegar - State University of New York at Stony Brook

L. Liu - State University of New York at Stony Brook

M. Mattice - U.S. Army ARDEC

 

Session No.:MECH-20 Swanton

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Kinematics for CAD/CAM

 

DETC98/MECH-5875

An Assessment of Geometric Methods in Trajectory Synthesis for Shape Creating

Operations

Radha Sarma - Iowa State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5876

Computer Aided Geometric Design of Two-Parameter Freeform Motions

Q. J. Ge - State University of New York

M. Sirchia - State University of New York

 

DETC98/MECH-5877

Kinematically Generated Dual Tensor-Product Surfaces

Q. J. Ge - State University of New York

D. Kang - Parametric Technology Corp.

M. Sirchia - State University of New York

 

DETC98/MECH-5874

Geometric Criteria for Gouge-Free Three-Axis Milling of Sculptured Surfaces

Helmut Pottmann - Vienna University of Technology

Johannes Wallner - Vienna University of Technology

Georg Glaeser - University of Applied Arts

Bahram Ravani - University of California

 

Session No.:MECH-21 Knollwood A

Wesnesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Dynamic Analysis of Robots

 

DETC98/MECH-5866

Analytical Foundations for Modeling Interactions in Dynamic Systems Based on

Impulsive Constraints

Jzsef Kvecses - University of Toronto

W. L. Cleghorn - University of Toronto

R. G. Fenton - University of Toronto

 

DETC98/MECH-5867

Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Mass Capture by Robot Manipulators Considering

Structural Flexibility

Jzsef Kvecses - University of Toronto

W. L. Cleghorn - University of Toronto

R. G. Fenton - University of Toronto

 

DETC98/MECH-5860

Modified Methods for Dynamic Modelling of Robot Manipulators

Mohamed M. Sallam - Assiut University

Roshdy F. Abo-Shanab - Assiut University

Abo-Bakr A. Nassr - Assiut University

 

DETC98/MECH-5862

Analytical Model Method for Dynamics of N-Celled Tetrahedron-Tetrahedron Variable

Geometry Truss Manipulators

Li Ju Xu - Sichuan Union University

Hong Li - Sichuan Union University

Shou Wen Fan - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

 

Session No.:MECH-22 Thornton

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Control

 

DETC98/MECH-5870

Naturally-Transitioning Rate-to-Force Control

Robert L. Williams II - Ohio University

Mark A. Murphy - Ohio University

 

DETC98/MECH-5871

A Simple Algorithm for Controlling Manipulators

Liming Yue - Ohio University

Hajrudin Pasic - Ohio University

Robert L. Williams II - Ohio University

 

DETC98/MECH-5858

Control of Robot Manipulators Using a Dual-Model-Based Structure

Q. Li - University of Adelaide

W. J. Zhang - University of Saskatchewan

S. K. Tso - City University of Hong Kong

 

DETC98/MECH-5861

Active Residual Vibration Control for Flexible Robot Manipulator Systems

Zhang Xianmin - Shantou University

Song Li - Xiangtan University

Liu Jike - Zhongshan University

 

Session No.:MECH-23 Knollwood B

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Screw Theory and Its Applications

 

DETC98/MECH-5868

Dual Properties for Vibration Analysis via Screw Theory

Pat Blanchet - Georgia Institute of Technology

Harvey Lipkin - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5892

Screw Polygons, Finite Screws, and Biquaternions

Jos Mara Rico Martnez - Instituto Tecnolgico de Celaya

Victor Gallegos J. - Instituto Tecnolgico de Celaya

Joseph Duffy - University of Florida

 

DETC98/MECH-5893

Screw Theory and Helicoidal Fields

Jaime Gallardo A. - Instituto Tecnolgico de Celaya

Jos Mara Rico Martinez - Instituto Tecnolgico de la Laguna

 

DETC98/MECH-5905

An Investigation of Screw Systems in the Finite Displacements of Bennett-Based

6R Linkages

Chientien Huang - National Cheng Kung University

Chi-Chih Sun - National Cheng Kung University

 

Session No.:MECH-24 Knollwood B

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Spherical Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5881

Algebraic Motion Approximation With NURBS Motions and Its Application to

Spherical Mechanism Synthesis

Q. Jeffrey Ge - State University of New York, Stony Brook

Pierre M. Larochelle - Florida Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5886

SphinxCAM: Computer-Aided Manufacturing for Spherical Mechanisms

John S. Ketchel - Florida Institute of Technology

Pierre M. Larochelle - Florida Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5888

A New Method of Task Specification for Spherical Mechanism Design

David M. Tse - Florida Institute of Technology

Pierre M. Larochelle - Florida Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5904

Design of Spherical 4R Mechanisms: Function Generation for the Entire Motion Cycle

Kambiz Farhang - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Yasir S. Zargar - Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

 

Session No.:MECH-25 Thornton

Wednesday, September 16, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Design of Robotic Systems

 

DETC98/MECH-5873

Singularities of a Manipulator With Offset Wrist

Robert L. Williams II - Ohio University

 

DETC98/MECH-5991

The Design and Development of an Animatronic Eye

John K. Sanders - Bucknell University

Steven B. Shooter - Bucknell University

 

DETC98/MECH-5993

Numerical Synthesis of Binary Manipulator Workspaces Using the Fourier Transform

on the Euclidean Motion Group

Alexander Kyatkin - Johns Hopkins University

Gregory S. Chirikjian - Johns Hopkins University

 

DETC98/MECH-5997

Workcell Based Robot Design Methodologies

Stephen Derby - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

 

DETC98/MECH-5998

Design of a Tele-Robotic System for the Maintenance of Boiler Hoppers in Electric

Power Plants

Kamel S. Saidi - University of Texas, Austin

Jongwon Seo - University of Texas, Austin

S. V. Sreenivasan - University of Texas, Austin

Carl T. Haas - University of Texas, Austin

Alfred E. Traver - University of Texas, Austin

 

Session No.:MECH-26 Knollwood A

Wednesday, September 16, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Redundant Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5864

Performance Based Redundancy Resolution With Multiple Criteria

Chetan Kapoor - University of Texas, Austin

Murat Cetin - University of Texas, Austin

Delbert Tesar - University of Texas, Austin

 

DETC98/MECH-5896

Classification and Interpretation of the Singularities of Redundant Mechanisms

Dimiter S. Zlatanov - University of Toronto

Robert G. Fenton - University of Toronto

Beno Benhabib - University of Toronto

 

DETC98/MECH-5990

A Note on Trajectory Planning for Conservative Motion of Redundant Manipulators

Younker R. Chyu - University of Illinois, Chicago

Shin-Min Song - University of Illinois, Chicago

 

DETC98/MECH-5996

Optimal Configurations for Flexible Redundant Robot Manipulators

Yue Shigang - Beijing Polytechnic University

 

Session No.:MECH-27 Thornton

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Trajectory Planning

 

DETC98/MECH-5922

Getting Around Corners: Transmission of Forces With Given Mechanical Advantage

Preben W. Jensen - Mankato State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5994

Combined Trajectory Planning and Parameter Identification of a Two-Link

Rigid Manipulator

Reza Fotouhi-C. - University of Saskatchewan

Peter N. Nikiforuk - University of Saskatchewan

Walerian Szyszkowski - University of Saskatchewan

 

DETC98/MECH-5909

Optimal Motion Patterns for Golf Swings

L. Yuan - State University of New York, Stony Brook

Jahan Rastegar - State University of New York, Stony Brook

F. Pollo - Baylor University Medical Center

 

DETC98/MECH-5995

3D Collision-Free Trajectory Planning for Mobile Robot Based on Quadric Modeling

Kao-Shing Hwang - National Chung Cheng University

Ming-Dar Tsai - National Chung Cheng University

Ming-Yi Ju - National Chung Cheng University

 

Session No.:MECH-28 Westover

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Spring Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5878

Orthonormal Isotropic Vector Bases

Namik Ciblak - Georgia Institute of Technology

Harvey Lipkin - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5879

Synthesis of Stiffnesses by Springs

Namik Ciblak - Georgia Institute of Technology

Harvey Lipkin - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5880

Application of Stiffness Decompositions to Synthesis by Springs

Namik Ciblak - Georgia Institute of Technology

Harvey Lipkin - Georgia Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5919

Catastrophe Analysis of Planar Three-Spring Systems

J. P. Yin - University of Florida

D. Marsh - Napier University

Joseph Duffy - University of Florida

 

DETC98/MECH-5934

Conception of Balanced Spring Mechanisms

Just L. Herder - Delft University of Technology

 

Session No.:MECH-29 Knollwood B

Wednesday, September 16, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Kinematic Geometry

 

DETC98/MECH-5882

Lower-Pair Joint Geometry

Kenneth J. Waldron - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5884

A Dual Ellipse Is a Cylindroid

Ashitava Ghosal - Indian Institute of Science

Bahram Ravani - University of California

 

DETC98/MECH-5899

Convolution Metrics for Rigid Body Motion

Gregory S. Chirikjian - Johns Hopkins University

 

DETC98/MECH-5908

Knotting Mechanisms and a Knotting Theory

Shahram Payandeh - Simon Fraser University

Alan J. Lomax - Dawson Creek Medical Clinic

 

Session No.:MECH-30 Thornton

Wednesday, September 16, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Burmester Analysis

 

DETC98/MECH-5916

An Introduction to Burmester Field Theory

John R. Mlinar - 3M Company

Arthur G. Erdman - University of Minnesota

 

DETC98/MECH-5917

Burmester Field Envelopes for Multiple Design Parameters

John R. Mlinar - 3M Company

Arthur G. Erdman - University of Minnesota

 

DETC98/MECH-5923

A Parametrization Scheme for the Burmester Curves

Siddhartha Niyogi - I2 Technologies

Gary L. Kinzel - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5924

Forcing the Burmester Curves Into Desired Regions Using Position Tolerances

Siddhartha Niyogi - I2 Technologies

Gary L. Kinzel - Ohio State University

 

Session No.:MECH-31 Thornton

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Error Analysis

 

DETC98/MECH-5940

Optimal Tolerance and Clearance Allocation in Mechanisms to Minimize

Manufacturing Cost

Arunava Biswas - Oracle Corporation

Gary L. Kinzel - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5941

An Iterative Kinematic and Force Solution Method for Revolute Joints With Clearances

Arunava Biswas - Oracle Corporation

Gary L. Kinzel - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5944

A Multi-Criteria Optimization Method for Mechanism Tolerance and Clearance Design

Arunava Biswas - Oracle Corporation

Gary L. Kinzel - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5992

Error Model for Rotating Reference Frame Sensors Employed in the Space Station

Module, Rack-Insertion End-Effector

William V. Brewer - Jackson State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5913

Error Transfer of Planar Linkages With Pair Clearance:

Part 1 - The Error Transfer Coefficient of Experimental and Practical Mechanism

Song Li - Xiangtan University

Zhang Xianmin - Shantou University

Yang Jian - Xiangtan University

 

DETC98/MECH-6055

Error Transfer of Planar Linkages With Pair Clearance:

Part 2 - The Effect of Dimension Type to the Error Transfer Coefficient

Song Li - Xiangtan University

Zhang Xianmin - Shantou University

Yang Jian - Xiangtan University

 

Session No.:MECH-32 Thornton

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Compliant Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5883

A Simple and Accurate Method for Determining Large Deflections in Compliant

 

MECHanisms Subjected to End Forces and Moments

A. Saxena - University of Pennsylvania

Steven N. Kramer - University of Toledo

 

DETC98/MECH-5914

An Investigation Into Compliant Bistable Mechanisms

Patrick G. Opdahl - Intel Corporation

Brian D. Jensen - Brigham Young University

Larry L. Howell - Brigham Young University

 

DETC98/MECH-5930

Compliant Pantographs via the Psuedo-Rigid-Body Model

Andrew J. Nielson - Brigham Young University

Larry L. Howell - Brigham Young University

 

DETC98/MECH-5937

An Optimality Criteria Approach for the Topology Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms

A. Saxena - University of Pennsylvania

G. K. Ananthasuresh - University of Pennsylvania

 

DETC98/MECH-5943

Size and Shape Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms: An Efficiency Formulation

Joel A. Hetrick - University of Michigan

Sridhar Kota - University of Michigan

 

Session No.:MECH-33 Thornton

Tuesday, September 15, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Parallel Robots VI: System Analysis

 

DETC98/MECH-5863

Design and Control of a Compliant Parallel Manipulator for a Mobile Platform

Thomas G. Sugar - University of Pennsylvania

Vijay Kumar - University of Pennsylvania

 

DETC98/MECH-5865

Solving the Inverse Dynamics of Parallel Manipulators by the Principle of Virtual Work

Lung-Wen Tsai - University of Maryland

 

DETC98/MECH-5910

Identification of Singularity Free Joint Rotation Space of Two-DOF Parallel Manipulators

Xiaohong Dou - Thrustmaster, Inc.

Kwun-Lon Ting - Tennessee Technological University

 

DETC98/MECH-5959

A Parallely Actuated Work Support Module for Reconfigurable Machining Systems

Venkat Gopalakrishnan - University of Michigan

Sridhar Kota - University of Michigan

 

Session No.:MECH-34 Westover

Tuesday, September 15, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Path Generation

 

DETC98/MECH-5939

Path Generation Using a Random Walk Algorithm

Matthew Camuto - Ohio State University

Gary Kinzel - Ohio State University

 

DETC98/MECH-5942

Linkage Synthesis of a Four-Bar Mechanism for N Precision Points Using Simulated

Annealing

Horacio Martnez-Alfaro - Center for Artificial Intelligence, ITESM

Homero Valdez - Center for Artificial Intelligence, ITESM

Jaime Ortega - Center for Artificial Intelligence, ITESM

 

DETC98/MECH-5985

A Motion Analysis for One-D. O. F. Anthropomorphic Finger Mechanism

Giorgio Figliolini - University of Cassino

Marco Ceccarelli - University of Cassino

 

DETC98/MECH-5918

Establishment of Numeric Atlas and Synthesis for Planar 4-Bar Path Generator

Chen Wu - XiÕan University of Technology

Jinkui Chu - XiÕan University of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5932

A New Method of Dimensional Synthesis for Planar 4-Bar Path Generation With

Prescribed Timing

Wu Xin - XiÕan University of Technology

Chu Jinkui - XiÕan University of Technology

Wu Chen - XiÕan University of Technology

Cao Weiqing - XiÕan University of Technology

 

Session No.:MECH-35 Knollwood B

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Planar Mechanisms I

 

DETC98/MECH-5912

Solving the Input/Output Problem for Planar Mechanisms

James Nielsen - NSF/STA

Bernard Roth - Stanford University

 
 

DETC98/MECH-5935

Solving the Kinematics of Planar Mechanisms

Charles W. Wampler - General Motors R&D

 

DETC98/MECH-5936

Evolutionary Design of Planar Kinematic Chains

David R. Nielsen - University of Connecticut

Kazem Kazerounian - University of Connecticut

 

DETC98/MECH-5938

Mass Center of Planar Mechanisms Using Auxiliary Parallelograms

Ali Gke - University of Delaware

Sunil K. Agrawal - University of Delaware

 

Session No.:MECH-36 Westover

Tuesday, September 15, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Positioning

 

DETC98/MECH-5898

Accurate Determination of Object Position From Imprecise Data

Krishna C. Gupta - University of Illinois, Chicago

Pucktol Chutakanonta - University of Illinois, Chicago

 

DETC98/MECH-5907

Kinematic Fixturing With Respect to a Plane Using Contact Sensing

Walter W. Nederbragt - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Bahram Ravani - University of California, Davis

 

DETC98/MECH-5986

Design of a Novel Fixture for Part Referencing

Walter W. Nederbragt - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Bahram Ravani - University of California, Davis

 

DETC98/MECH-5988

Design and Analysis of a Camera and Sensor Positioning Mechanism for ARIES:

An Autonomous Mobile Robot

David N. Rocheleau - University of South Carolina

Matthew M. Moore - University of South Carolina

 
 
 

Session No.:MECH-37 Thornton

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Dynamics of Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5869

Analytical Dynamics of Unrooted Multibody-Systems With Symmetries

Felix M. J. Pfister - IPG

Sunil K. Agrawal - University of Delaware

 

DETC98/MECH-5872

Numerical Solution for Manipulator Forward Dynamics BVPs

Harjrudin Pasic - Ohio University

Robert L. Williams II - Ohio University

Chunwu Hui - Ohio University

 

DETC98/MECH-5989

Efficient Solution of Stiff ODE by Implicit Collocation Method

Hajrudin Pasic - Ohio University

 

DETC98/MECH-5911

Analysis of the DLR Planetary Roller Spindle Drive

Matthias Balzs - DLR German Aerospace Center

Martin Spieck - DLR German Aerospace Center

 

Session No.:MECH-38 Westover

Wednesday, September 16, 8:30am-10:00am

Session Title: Modeling of Complex Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5948

A Simple Finite Element Based Model for Constrained-Layer of Viscoelastic Material:

Part I - Experimental Verification and Comparison With Analytical Models

Carl Sisemore - Tennes

 

DETC98/MECH-5949

A Simple Finite Element Based Model for Constrained-Layer of Viscoelastic Material:

Part II - Application to Flexible Mechanism Systems

Carl Sisemore - Tennessee Technological University

Ahmad Smaili - Tennessee Technological University

 

DETC98/MECH-5979

Cross-Over of Rope Around Drum in Multi-Layer

Xu Luo - Kogakuin University

Kunio Kokubo - Kogakuin University

Kaoru Hongo - Kogakuin University

Rung-Hain Xia - University of China

 

Session No.:MECH-39 Westover

Tuesday, September 15, 10:15am-11:45am

Session Title: Topology and Geometry

 

DETC98/MECH-5931

A Proposed Categorization Method and Category Domain Inequality Development

Procedure for Ground Joints of Five Bar Linkages

Chuen-Sen Lin - University of Alaska

Terry Lee - University of Alaska

Bao-Ping Jia - Maryville University

 

DETC98/MECH-5902

Mobility in Metamorphic Mechanisms of Foldable/Erectable Kinds

Jian S. Dai - University of Sunderland

John Rees Jones - Advanced ManufacturingTechnology Group

 

DETC98/MECH-5903

A Geometric-Algebraic Exploration of Two Kinds of Schatz 6R Linkages

Chung-Ching Lee - National Kaohsiung Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5915

The Topological Structure Code Permutation Group Method of Polyhedral Solid for

Identification of Kinematic Chains Isomorphism

Chuan-He Liu - Bengbu, China

Ting-Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

 

DETC98/MECH-5933

A New Efficient Algorithm of Finding Optimum Code Based on Incident Degree

Zhao-Hui Deng - Nanchang University

Yu-Feng Luo - Nanchang University

Zhen Xu - Jiangsu, China

 

Session No.:MECH-40 Westover

Wednesday, September 16, 4:00pm-5:30pm

Session Title: Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5887

A Classification Scheme for Planar 4R, Spherical 4R, and Spatial RCCC Linkages

to Facilitate Computer Animation

Andrew P. Murray - University of Dayton

Pierre M. Larochelle - Florida Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5897

Assembly Configurations of Spatial Single-Loop Mechanisms With Revolute, Cylindric,

and Prismatic Joints

David E. Foster - Purdue University

Raymond J. Cipra - Purdue University

 

DETC98/MECH-5900

On the Coupler Curve of RCPCR Linkages

Hong-Sen Yan - National Cheng Kung University

Wen-Hsiang Hsieh - National Huwei Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5901

A Tool for Third Order Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanisms

Fabrizio Urbinati - Universit degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata

Ettore Pennestr" - Universit degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata

 
 
 
 
 
 

Session No.:MECH-41

 

Session Title: Synthesis of Complex Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5889

SPADES: Software for Synthesizing Spatial 4C Mechanisms

Pierre M. Larochelle - Florida Institute of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5890

Synthesis of Spatial Two-Link Coupled Serial Chains

Venkat Krovi - University of Pennsylvania

G. K. Ananthasuresh - University of Pennsylvania

Vijay Kumar - University of Pennsylvania

 

DETC98/MECH-5895

Structure Type Synthesis of Multiloop Spatial Kinematic Chains With General

Variable Constraints

Yufeng Luo - Nanchang University

Ting-Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

Ali Seireg - University of Florida

 

DETC98/MECH-5929

Multiply Separated Synthesis of Six-Link Mechanisms Using Parallel Homotopy With M-Homogenization

Anoop K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

M. Zhang - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

Session No.MECH-42

 

Session Title: Multi-Loop Mechanisms

 

DETC98/MECH-5885

A Framework for Closed-Form Displacement Analysis of 10-Link 1-DOF Mechanisms

A. K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

A. N. Almadi - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

D. Kohli - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

DETC98/MECH-5906

Displacement Analysis of Multi-Loop Mechanisms Using Grbner Bases

Anoop K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

A. N. Almadi - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

D. Kohli - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

DETC98/MECH-5921

A Computer Implementation of the Position Solution of Planar Linkages Using Vector

Loop Decomposition

Clint A. Kahler - University of Missouri, Rolla

J. Keith Nisbett - University of Missouri, Rolla

Clement R. Goodin, Jr. - Cerro Copper Tube Co.

 

DETC98/MECH-5928

Polynomial Solutions to the Displacement Analysis of 10-Link 1-DOF Mechanisms

Anoop K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

A. N. Almadi - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

D. Kohli - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

Session No.: MECH-43 Westover

Wednesday, September 16, 2:15pm-3:45pm

Session Title: Planar Mechanisms II

 

DETC98/MECH-5925

A Closed-Form Approach to Coupler-Curves of Multi-Loop Mechanisms

Anoop K. Dhingra - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

A. N. Almadi - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

D. Kohli - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

 

DETC98/MECH-5920

A Comparative Study on Some Modular Approaches for Analysis and Synthesis

of Planar Linkages: Part I - Modular Structural Analysis and Modular Kinematic Analysis

Ting-Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

Fang-Hua Yao - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

Ming Zhang - Chengdu University

 

DETC98/MECH-6058

A Comparative Study on Some Modular Approaches for Analysis and Synthesis

of Planar Linkages: Part II - Modular Dynamic Analysis, Modular Structural Synthesis

and Modular Kinematic Synthesis

Ting-Li Yang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

Fang-Hua Yao - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

Ming Zhang - Jinling Petrochemical Corp.

 

DETC98/MECH-5926

A New Method of Dimensional Synthesis of Function Generator for Planar 4-Bar

Linkage Based on Wavelet Characteristic Parameters

Wu Xin - XiÕan University of Technology

Chu Jinkui - XiÕan University of Technology

Cao Weiping - XiÕan University of Technology

 

DETC98/MECH-5927

Study on Dimension Synthesis of Planar 4-Bar Linkages for Rigid-Body Guidance

With Prescribed Timing

Wu Xin - XiÕan University of Technology

Chi Junkui - XiÕan University of Technology

Cao Weiqing - XiÕan University of Technology