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Digital Optimal Multivariable Control of a Smart Structure Featuring Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators

Muhammad Sannah, Ahmad Smaili, Tarek Lahdhiri
Proc. ASME. DETC95, Volume 3C: 15th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise — Vibration Control, Analysis, and Identification, 665-674, September 17–20, 1995
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1995-0629
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1995-0629
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Topics: Actuators, Adaptive structures, Sensors, Smart structures, Ceramics, Cantilever beams, Control algorithms, Control equipment, Equations of motion, Plates (structures)
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Isoparametric Timoshenko Elements for Dynamic Analysis of Structures and Mechanical Systems

Ahmad Smaili, Ismail Bagci, Muhammad Sannah
Proc. ASME. DETC95, Volume 3B: 15th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise — Acoustics, Vibrations, and Rotating Machines, 765-773, September 17–20, 1995
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1995-0469
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1995-0469
View Paper titled, Isoparametric Timoshenko Elements for Dynamic Analysis of Structures and Mechanical Systems
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Topics: Boundary-value problems, Cantilevers, Dynamic analysis, Modeling, Shear (Mechanics), Stiffness, Wall thickness
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Digital Optimal Multivariable Control of a Smart Structure Featuring Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators

Muhammad Sannah, Ahmad Smaili, Tarek Lahdhiri
Proc. ASME. DETC95, Volume 3C: 15th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise — Vibration Control, Analysis, and Identification, 67-76, September 17–20, 1995
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC1995-0561
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1995-0561
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Topics: Actuators, Adaptive structures, Sensors, Smart structures, Ceramics, Cantilever beams, Control algorithms, Control equipment, Equations of motion, Plates (structures)
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Robomech-III: A Stack of Three Four-Bar Chains for Triple-Function Task Applications

Ahmad Smaili, Oliver Rick
Proc. ASME. DETC-CIE96, Volume 2B: 24th Biennial Mechanisms Conference, V02BT02A045, August 18–22, 1996
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 96-DETC/MECH-1204
https://doi.org/10.1115/96-DETC/MECH-1204
View Paper titled, Robomech-III: A Stack of Three Four-Bar Chains for Triple-Function Task Applications
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Topics: Chain, Linkages, Robots
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Experimental and Finite Element Modal Analyses of Planar Mechanisms With Three-Dimensional Geometries

Ahmad Smaili, Ismail Bagci
Proc. ASME. DETC-CIE96, Volume 2A: 24th Biennial Mechanisms Conference, V02AT02A058, August 18–22, 1996
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 96-DETC/MECH-1180
https://doi.org/10.1115/96-DETC/MECH-1180
View Paper titled, Experimental and Finite Element Modal Analyses of Planar Mechanisms With Three-Dimensional Geometries
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Modal analysis, Dynamic modeling, Geometry, Stress, Testing
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Active Control of Elastodynamic Vibrations of a Four-Bar Mechanism System With a Smart Coupler Link Using Optimal Multivariable Control: Experimental Implementation

Muhammad Sannah, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. DETC-CIE96, Volume 2A: 24th Biennial Mechanisms Conference, V02AT02A006, August 18–22, 1996
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: 96-DETC/MECH-1184
https://doi.org/10.1115/96-DETC/MECH-1184
View Paper titled, Active Control of Elastodynamic Vibrations of a Four-Bar Mechanism System With a Smart Coupler Link Using Optimal Multivariable Control: Experimental Implementation
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Topics: Vibration, Control equipment, Excitation, Actuators, Control theory, Design, Optimal control, Piezoelectric ceramics, Sensors
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Analytical Investigation on Elastodynamic Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Four-Bar Mechanism System Featuring a Smart Coupler Link and Multivariable Optimal Regulator

Muhammad Sannah, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. DETC97, Volume 1C: 16th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, V01CT11A008, September 14–17, 1997
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC97/VIB-3779
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC97/VIB-3779
View Paper titled, Analytical Investigation on Elastodynamic Vibration Suppression of a Flexible Four-Bar Mechanism System Featuring a Smart Coupler Link and Multivariable Optimal Regulator
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Topics: Actuators, Control equipment, Control theory, Deflection, Design, Dynamic models, Optimal control, Piezoelectric ceramics, Sensors, Steady state
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A Simple Finite Element Based Model for a Constrained-Layer of Viscoelastic Material: Part 1 — Experimental Verification and Comparison With Analytical Models

Carl Sisemore, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. DETC98, Volume 1B: 25th Biennial Mechanisms Conference, V01BT01A071, September 13–16, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC98/MECH-5948
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC98/MECH-5948
View Paper titled, A Simple Finite Element Based Model for a Constrained-Layer of Viscoelastic Material: Part 1 — Experimental Verification and Comparison With Analytical Models
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Viscoelastic materials, Damping, Dampers, Springs, Stiffness, Testing
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A Simple Finite Element Based Model for a Constrained-Layer of Viscoelastic Material: Part II — Application to Flexible Mechanism Systems

Carl Sisemore, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. DETC98, Volume 1B: 25th Biennial Mechanisms Conference, V01BT01A072, September 13–16, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC98/MECH-5949
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC98/MECH-5949
View Paper titled, A Simple Finite Element Based Model for a Constrained-Layer of Viscoelastic Material: Part II — Application to Flexible Mechanism Systems
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Topics: Finite element analysis, Viscoelastic materials, Damping, Vibration, Linkages, Modeling, Passive damping, Steady state, Trains
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Optimal Synthesis of a Robomech: Procedure and Application

Stephen Canfield, Giridhar Kolanupaka, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. DETC99, Volume 1: 25th Design Automation Conference, 1271-1277, September 12–16, 1999
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC99/DAC-8669
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC99/DAC-8669
View Paper titled, Optimal Synthesis of a Robomech: Procedure and Application
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Topics: Linear systems, Linkages, Manipulators, Optimization
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Optimum Synthesis of Rigid Mechanisms Using a Dynamic Ant-Search Method With Sensitivity Analysis

Nadim Diab, Omar Itani, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. IMECE2019, Volume 14: Design, Systems, and Complexity, V014T14A017, November 11–14, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2019-10262
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10262
View Paper titled, Optimum Synthesis of Rigid Mechanisms Using a Dynamic Ant-Search Method With Sensitivity Analysis
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Topics: Rigid-body mechanisms, Sensitivity analysis, Algorithms, Optimization, Data acquisition systems, Design, Linkages, Robustness, Simulated annealing
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An Ants-Search Based Method for Optimum Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms

Nadim Diab, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. IMECE2016, Volume 11: Systems, Design, and Complexity, V011T15A020, November 11–17, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2016-65142
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65142
View Paper titled, An Ants-Search Based Method for Optimum Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Manufacturing, Topology, Optimization, Deflection, Displacement, Errors, Finite element analysis, Linkages
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An Elitist Ants-Search Based Method for Optimum Synthesis of Rigid-Linkage Mechanisms

Nadim Diab, Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. IMECE2015, Volume 4A: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control, V04AT04A017, November 13–19, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2015-51374
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51374
View Paper titled, An Elitist Ants-Search Based Method for Optimum Synthesis of Rigid-Linkage Mechanisms
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Topics: Linkages, Errors, Optimization, Algorithms, Simulated annealing
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Adapting Ant-Colony Optimization to Design Problems in Mechatronics

Ahmad Smaili, Nadim Diab, Samer Abdallah
Proc. ASME. ESDA2012, Volume 2: Applied Fluid Mechanics; Electromechanical Systems and Mechatronics; Advanced Energy Systems; Thermal Engineering; Human Factors and Cognitive Engineering, 359-370, July 2–4, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ESDA2012-82461
https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82461
View Paper titled, Adapting Ant-Colony Optimization to Design Problems in Mechatronics
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Topics: Design, Mechatronics, Optimization, Algorithms, Stress, Actuators, Compression, Control equipment, Machinery, Optimization algorithms
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Application of the Flexible Link Model (FLM) and Quantum Computing-Based Algorithm for the Optimum Synthesis of Partially Compliant Mechanisms

Ahmad Smaili, Mazen Hassanieh, Nadim Diab
Proc. ASME. ESDA2012, Volume 3: Advanced Composite Materials and Processing; Robotics; Information Management and PLM; Design Engineering, 695-702, July 2–4, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ESDA2012-82467
https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82467
View Paper titled, Application of the Flexible Link Model (FLM) and Quantum Computing-Based Algorithm for the Optimum Synthesis of Partially Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Algorithms, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Evolutionary algorithms, Optimization
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Optimum Synthesis of Rigid Mechanisms Using Real Coded Quantum-Inspired Evolution Algorithm (RQIEA) With Neighborhood Search

Ahmad Smaili, Mazen Hassanieh, Bachir Chaaya, Fawzan Al Fares
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2007, Volume 8: 31st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 409-416, September 4–7, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2007-34427
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34427
View Paper titled, Optimum Synthesis of Rigid Mechanisms Using Real Coded Quantum-Inspired Evolution Algorithm (RQIEA) With Neighborhood Search
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Topics: Evolutionary algorithms, Rigid-body mechanisms, Algorithms, Optimization, Engines, Optimization algorithms
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Tabu Search Algorithm and Reduced Design Space Methods for Optimum Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms

Ahmad Smaili, Mazen Hassanieh
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2007, Volume 8: 31st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 25-32, September 4–7, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2007-34428
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34428
View Paper titled, Tabu Search Algorithm and Reduced Design Space Methods for Optimum Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Algorithms, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Optimization, Topology, Finite element analysis, Rigid-body mechanisms, Risk-based maintenance
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A Tabu-Gradient Search-Based Optimization Technique for Synthesis of Mechanisms

Ahmad Smaili, Naji Atallah
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2004, Volume 2: 28th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 1113-1118, September 28–October 2, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2004-57420
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2004-57420
View Paper titled, A Tabu-Gradient Search-Based Optimization Technique for Synthesis of Mechanisms
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Topics: Optimization, Algorithms, Linkages
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Neuro-Fuzzy Control of Smart Flexible Mechanisms

Ahmad Smaili, Fouad Mrad, Hadi Maamoun
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2003, Volume 5: 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Parts A, B, and C, 577-581, September 2–6, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2003/VIB-48366
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2003/VIB-48366
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Topics: Actuators, Control algorithms, Control equipment, Piezoelectric ceramics, Simulation results, Vibration
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Design for Cultural Difference

Ahmad Smaili
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2002, Volume 4: 14th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, Integrated Systems Design, and Engineering Design and Culture, 401-405, September 29–October 2, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2002/EDC-34381
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2002/EDC-34381
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Topics: Design