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What is Mechanical Engineering?

Mary Frecker, Chris DamesPoirier, Jonathan Cagan, Donald J. Siegel, Assimina Pelegri, Anthony Jacobi, David Erickson, Devesh Ranjan
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
Mechanical Engineering. July 2024, 146(4): 1.
Paper No: ME-2024-July4
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2024-July4
Published Online: July 29, 2024
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Topics: Mechanical engineering, Mechanical engineers, Engineers
Journal Articles

An Analytical Model for Nonlinear-Elastic Compliant Mechanisms With Tension–Compression Asymmetry

Brianne Hargrove, Mary Frecker, Angela Nastevska, Jovana Jovanova
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2024, 16(12): 121006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1739
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065025
Published Online: April 9, 2024
View Article titled, An Analytical Model for Nonlinear-Elastic Compliant Mechanisms With Tension–Compression Asymmetry
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Topics: Cantilever beams, Compliant mechanisms, Compression, Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Nickel titanium alloys, Stress, Tension
Includes: Supplementary data
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Topology Optimization Design of Resonant Structures Based on Antiresonance Eigenfrequency Matching Informed by Harmonic Analysis

Daniel Giraldo Guzman, Clifford Lissenden, Parisa Shokouhi, Mary Frecker
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2023, 145(10): 101704.
Paper No: MD-23-1244
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062882
Published Online: July 19, 2023
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Topics: Antiresonance, Design, Design methodology, Optimization, Resonance, Topology, Topology optimization, Frequency response, Stress, Density
Journal Articles

On the Design and Testing of an Origami Inspired Nasal Cover: Mitigating Aerosol Risks During Endoscopic Sinus Procedures

Evan B. Heatherington, Xiaoyue Zhao, Neerav Goyal, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2022, 16(4): 041011.
Paper No: MED-22-1068
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055251
Published Online: September 7, 2022
View Article titled, On the Design and Testing of an Origami Inspired Nasal Cover: Mitigating Aerosol Risks During Endoscopic Sinus Procedures
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Topics: Aerosols, Containment, Design, Endoscopic devices, Instrumentation, Plasma desorption mass spectrometry, Testing, Origami-inspired design, Geometry, Surgery
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Modeling of an Innovative Piezoelectric Actuator for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Benjamin Edinger, Mary Frecker, John Gardner
Proc. ASME. IMECE99, Adaptive Structures and Material Systems, 183-188, November 14–19, 1999
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE1999-0542
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE1999-0542
View Paper titled, Dynamic Modeling of an Innovative Piezoelectric Actuator for Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Topics: Dynamic modeling, Piezoelectric actuators, Surgery, Actuators, Dynamic models, Signals, Displacement, End effectors, Equations of motion, Force measurement
Proceedings Papers

Mechanical Characterization of Metal Additively Manufactured Contact Aided Cellular Compliant Mechanisms

Jivtesh B. Khurana, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2021, Volume 8A: 45th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference (MR), V08AT08A023, August 17–19, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2021-71756
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71756
View Paper titled, Mechanical Characterization of Metal Additively Manufactured Contact Aided Cellular Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Absorption, Additive manufacturing, Compliant mechanisms, Lasers, Metals
Proceedings Papers

Topology Optimization Design of Structures Based on Eigenfrequency Matching

Daniel Giraldo-Guzmán, Clifford Lissenden, Parisa Shokouhi, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2021, Volume 3B: 47th Design Automation Conference (DAC), V03BT03A031, August 17–19, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2021-69498
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69498
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology
Proceedings Papers

Piezoelectric Actuator Performance Metrics and Relation to Compliant Mechanism Design

Hima Maddisetty, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. IMECE2001, Adaptive Structures and Material Systems, 139-149, November 11–16, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2001/AD-23717
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2001/AD-23717
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Piezoelectric actuators, Actuators, Piezoelectric ceramics, Density, Mechanical efficiency, Optimization, Stiffness, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Design of Compliant Mechanical Amplifiers for Piezoceramic Stack Actuators Considering Stiffness Properties

Mary Frecker, Shawn Canfield
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Dynamic Systems and Control: Volume 2, 867-874, November 5–10, 2000
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2000-2387
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-2387
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Piezoelectric ceramics, Stiffness, Optimization, Springs, Stress, Topology, Algorithms, Compliant mechanisms
Proceedings Papers

Design and Modeling of a Piezoelectric Actuator for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Ben Edinger, Mary Frecker, Gary H. Koopmann
Proc. ASME. IMECE2000, Adaptive Structures and Material Systems, 299-305, November 5–10, 2000
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2000-1718
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2000-1718
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Topics: Design, Modeling, Piezoelectric actuators, Surgery, Actuators, Engineering prototypes, Manufacturing, Needles, Grippers, Piezoelectric ceramics
Proceedings Papers

Analytical Modeling of a Segmented Magneto-Active Elastomer Unimorph Actuator

Tan Pan, Rui Leng, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A007, September 14–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67703
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67703
View Paper titled, Analytical Modeling of a Segmented Magneto-Active Elastomer Unimorph Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Elastomers, Modeling, Magnetic fields, Shapes, Deflection, Design, Materials properties, Particulate matter, Performance
Proceedings Papers

Shape Memory Modeling of a Nonlinear and Superelastic Compliant Mechanism

Brianne Hargrove, Angela Nastevska, Jovana Jovanova, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A005, September 14–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67651
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67651
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Modeling, Shape memory alloys, Shapes
Proceedings Papers

1D Shape Matching of a Lithium-Ion Battery Actuator

Cody Gonzalez, Shuhua Shan, Mary Frecker, Christopher Rahn
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A002, September 14–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67508
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67508
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Topics: Actuators, Lithium-ion batteries, Shapes, Design, Optimization, Energy storage, Errors, Active materials, Anodes, Bio-inspired smart materials
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Study of NCM-Si Batteries With Bi-Directional Actuation

Shuhua Shan, Cody Gonzalez, Christopher Rahn, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A001, September 14–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67596
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67596
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Topics: Actuators, Anodes, Batteries, Cantilevers, Coating processes, Coatings, Cycles, Deflection, Deformation, Density
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Design of Efficient Compliant Mechanisms From Ground Structure-Based Optimal Topologies

Mary Frecker, Shawn Canfield
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2000, Volume 7B: 26th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, 837-844, September 10–13, 2000
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2000/MECH-14142
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2000/MECH-14142
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Engineering prototypes, Solid models, Actuators, Bending (Stress), Geometry, Hinges, Mechanical efficiency, Piezoelectric ceramics
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Toward the Design of Compliant Actuators With a Specified Force and Stroke

Mary Frecker, Smita Bharti
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2001, Volume 2A: 27th Design Automation Conference, 433-439, September 9–12, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2001/DAC-21054
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/DAC-21054
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Deflection, Compliant mechanisms, Topology, Piezoelectric ceramics, Springs, Stiffness, Stress, Structural optimization
Proceedings Papers

Analytical Modeling of a Segmented Bimorph Lithium Ion Battery Actuator

Cody Gonzalez, Shuhua Shan, Mary Frecker, Christopher Rahn
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A002, September 15, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2328
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2328
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Topics: Actuators, Lithium-ion batteries, Modeling, Silicon, Anodes, Batteries, Coatings, Composite materials, Design, Copper foil
Proceedings Papers

Design of Compliant Joints for Large Scale Structures

Angela Nastevska, Jovana Jovanova, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2020, ASME 2020 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A007, September 15, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2020-2348
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2020-2348
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Topics: Design
Proceedings Papers

Design and Optimization of Functionally Graded Superelastic NiTi Stents

Jivtesh B. Khurana, Mary Frecker, Eric M. Pauli
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2020, Volume 11A: 46th Design Automation Conference (DAC), V11AT11A013, August 17–19, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2020-22706
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2020-22706
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Topics: Design, Nickel titanium alloys, Optimization, Stents, Biological tissues, Compression, Endoscopic devices, Finite element analysis, Genetic algorithms, Leakage
Proceedings Papers

3D Additive Lattice Topology Optimization: A Unit Cell Design Approach

Bradley Hanks, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2020, Volume 11A: 46th Design Automation Conference (DAC), V11AT11A028, August 17–19, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2020-22386
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2020-22386
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Metamaterials, Optimization, Topology