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An active/passive joint for reconfiguration applications
(Springer, 2019-09-07)
In this paper, an active/passive reconfigurable 2R joint is presented. Direct and inverse kinematic problems and the force transmission are considered. The advantages of the current design show its superiority with respect ...
Flexural Strength Prediction Models for Soil–Cement from Unconfined Compressive Strength at Seven Days
(MDPI, 2019-01-26)
Soil⁻cement is an environmentally friendly road construction technique for base and subbase materials, which allows employing soils placed in the right-of-way of the road or in the surroundings, by improving its engineering ...
Advances in the Study of the Behavior of Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) with Cement
(MDPI, 2019-08-01)
Road maintenance and rehabilitation are expected to meet modern society's demands for sustainable development. Full-depth reclamation with cement as a binder is closely linked to the concept of sustainability. In addition ...
Advanced Manufacturing Centres, Practical Model to Boost Technology Transfer in Manufacturing
(MDPI, 2019-09)
Establishing collaboration strategies with interdisciplinary networks in research is a crucial success factor for the companies in any sector, especially in manufacturing for aeronautics. In the aeronautical supply chain, ...
Estudio de las proteínas desde una perspectiva biocinemática: estado del arte
(Publicaciones DYNA, 2019-09-01)
Las proteínas son las macromoléculas encargadas de llevar a cabo la gran mayoría de las funciones vitales que los seres vivos requieren para su existencia. Estas macromoléculas, las cuales se asemejan a pequeños mecanismos ...
Optimum dimensional synthesis using GIMSYNT software
(Springer, 2019-06-14)
In the field of mechanism design, optimum dimensional synthesis
plays a significant role. Focusing on path generation synthesis, the designer has
to find the most adequate mechanism capable of tracing a trajectory as ...
Prediction Methods and Experimental Techniques for Chatter Avoidance in Turning Systems: A Review
(MDPI, 2019-11)
The general trend towards lightweight components and stronger but difficult to machine materials leads to a higher probability of vibrations in machining systems. Amongst them, chatter vibrations are an old enemy for ...
Sensitivity Analysis of Tool Wear in Drilling of Titanium Aluminides
(MDPI, 2019-03-06)
In the aerospace industry, a large number of holes need to be drilled to mechanically connect the components of aircraft engines. The working conditions for such components demand a good response of their mechanical ...
Oscillating U-Shaped Body for Underwater Piezoelectric Energy Harvester Power Optimization
(MDPI, 2019-10-30)
Vibration energy harvesting (VeH) techniques by means of intentionally designed mechanisms have been used in the last decade for frequency bandwidth improvement under excitation for adequately high-vibration amplitudes. ...
Modeling the environmental sustainability of timber structures: a case study
(Elsevier, 2019-07-16)
A revival in timber buildings and the appreciation of their positive physical and mechanical properties can be explained by the unique environmental credentials of timber products and their versatility. Heightened public ...