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Feature Review Papers in Mechanical Engineering

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2024) | Viewed by 15928

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Dr. Paolo Renna

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School of Engineering, University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
Interests: design and optimization of manufacturing systems: flexible manufacturing systems, reconfigurable manufacturing systems, and production lines; simulation to support the control and optimization of manufacturing systems; game theory models to support reconfigurable manufacturing systems and distributed production planning
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Dr. Ana Martins Amaro

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: composites structures; nanocomposite; structural integrity; finite element analysis; biomechanics; impact; non-destructive analysis; mechanical properties
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Prof. Dr. Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: polymer-based composites; polymer-based nanocomposites; mechanical behavior
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Dr. Michele Ambrico

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CRF WCM Research and Innovation, Campus Manufacturing Melfi, 85100 Potenza, Italy
Interests: design and optimization; robust cellular manufacturing systems; discrete event simulation; numerical simulation; manufacturing process optimization
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality review papers from the fields of mechanical engineering reseach. We encourage researchers from various fields within the journal’s scope to contribute review papers highlighting the latest developments in their research field, or to invite relevant experts and colleagues to do so. Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

  • Strength of materials and solid mechanics;
  • Material engineering design;
  • Thermodynamics;
  • Fluid mechanics;
  • Mechanisms and machine design;
  • Instrumentation and measurement;
  • Manufacturing engineering, technology, or processes;
  • Vibration, control theory, and control engineering;
  • Mechatronics and automation.

Dr. Paolo Renna
Dr. Ana Paula Betencourt Martins Amaro
Prof. Dr. Paulo Nobre Balbis dos Reis
Dr. Michele Ambrico
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Numerical Experiment and Design of a Two-Rod Crank Knee Press with an Internal Layout of the Motor Drive
by Amandyk Tuleshov, Balzhan Akhmetova, Moldir Kuatova, Bakhyt Merkibayeva and Gulama-Garip Alisher Ibrayev
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(19), 10948; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131910948 - 03 Oct 2023
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In crank presses, an important role is played by the presence of actuators with dwell, in which, with continuous movement of the input links, the output working link remains stationary at some part of the work. The use of a high-class structural group [...] Read more.
In crank presses, an important role is played by the presence of actuators with dwell, in which, with continuous movement of the input links, the output working link remains stationary at some part of the work. The use of a high-class structural group (fourth class) expands the functionality of the crank press, including it can ensure the link dwell of the working link on a given section of movement during the required period of time. As a result of the conducted numerical research, four variants of actuators of the crank knee press were designed. Due to the rational choice of the positions of racks and crosshead guide, the best layout of the dimensions of the press mechanism has been achieved. Changing the coordinates of the racks accordingly allows for designing a mechanism with upper or lower dwells of the working links. The duration of the dwell of the working link (slider) can be adjusted by selecting the distance between the racks with rotational pairs and a crosshead guide of the mechanism. All this is shown on the basis of a numerical experiment based on kinematic analysis. In addition, the proposed structure of the mechanism makes it possible to ensure the exact link dwell, which cannot be achieved due to the well-known knee presses based on the second-class mechanism. Full article
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An Overview of Industrial Robots Control and Programming Approaches
by Pietro Bilancia, Juliana Schmidt, Roberto Raffaeli, Margherita Peruzzini and Marcello Pellicciari
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2582; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042582 - 16 Feb 2023
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Nowadays, manufacturing plants are required to be flexible to respond quickly to customer demands, adapting production and processes without affecting their efficiency. In this context, Industrial Robots (IRs) are a primary resource for modern factories due to their versatility which allows the execution [...] Read more.
Nowadays, manufacturing plants are required to be flexible to respond quickly to customer demands, adapting production and processes without affecting their efficiency. In this context, Industrial Robots (IRs) are a primary resource for modern factories due to their versatility which allows the execution of flexible, reconfigurable, and zero-defect manufacturing tasks. Even so, the control and programming of the commercially available IRs are limiting factors for their effective implementation, especially for dynamic production environments or when complex applications are required. These issues have stimulated the development of new technologies that support more efficient methods for robot control and programming. The goal of this research is to identify and evaluate the main approaches proposed in scientific papers and by the robotics industry in the last decades. After a critical review of the standard IR control schematic, the paper discusses the available control alternatives and summarizes their characteristics, range of applications, and remaining limitations. Full article
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Review of Responsiveness and Sustainable Concepts in Cellular Manufacturing Systems
by Paolo Renna, Sergio Materi and Michele Ambrico
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 1125; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13021125 - 14 Jan 2023
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Cellular manufacturing systems are widely used due to their advantageous capability of combining the flexibility of the job-shop and the productivity of the flow-shop. In recent years, the reduction of the product life cycle, variation in demand products, and introduction of new technologies, [...] Read more.
Cellular manufacturing systems are widely used due to their advantageous capability of combining the flexibility of the job-shop and the productivity of the flow-shop. In recent years, the reduction of the product life cycle, variation in demand products, and introduction of new technologies, have driven the manufacturing companies to improve responsiveness, thus reducing the cellular manufacturing life cycle with a focus on re-designing the cells. Another issue concerns the sustainability of the manufacturing systems due to the introduction of energy costs in the design model of cellular manufacturing systems. This study is an overview of the more recent works on design approaches to improve the responsiveness and the models to support the sustainability of cellular manufacturing systems. The analysis of the literature review highlights the main findings and suggests future development paths considering the open problems in this field. Full article
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Application of Shape Memory Alloy Actuators to Vibration and Motion Control of Structural Systems: A Review
by Jung Woo Sohn, Josephine Selvarani Ruth, Do-Gyeong Yuk and Seung-Bok Choi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 995; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020995 - 11 Jan 2023
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This paper comprehensively reviews effective control applications using shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators. Among many applications, this paper focuses on the vibration and stiffness control of flexible structures and shape control in the aerospace engineering field. In the vibration control of flexible structures, [...] Read more.
This paper comprehensively reviews effective control applications using shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators. Among many applications, this paper focuses on the vibration and stiffness control of flexible structures and shape control in the aerospace engineering field. In the vibration control of flexible structures, three different methods are introduced and discussed, including their merits and demerits. In addition, several control strategies, such as neuro-fuzzy controller, are investigated in terms of the implementation associated with the microchip. In the control process, the inherent hysteretic behavior of SMA is also reviewed as a feedforward loop or actuating force compensator. At the second part, applications on the morphing wing in the field of aerospace engineering are reviewed, and salient characteristics are discussed. In this review, the morphing wing, which is closely related to aircraft stability, is mainly investigated considering control logics and geometrical parameters. For easily understanding morphing control using SMA, a table which summarizes the main contribution of each research is presented. It is expected, since this review article provides numerous approaches for vibration and morphing control conducted over the last decade, it will be very helpful to the same research community to create novel ideas to achieve more advanced and effective results in vibration and morphing control using SMA actuators. Full article
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On the Svelteness as an Engineering Tool in Constructal Design: A Critical Review
by Miguel R. Clemente and Miguel R. O. Panão
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(23), 12053; https://doi.org/10.3390/app122312053 - 25 Nov 2022
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The application of Constructal theory to the flow design in engineering applications connects the channels’ architecture with their freedom to morph. Assessing the evolution of the flow architecture in Constructal Design requires a core parameter. Svelteness is the best candidate, given its definition [...] Read more.
The application of Constructal theory to the flow design in engineering applications connects the channels’ architecture with their freedom to morph. Assessing the evolution of the flow architecture in Constructal Design requires a core parameter. Svelteness is the best candidate, given its definition as a flow architecture’s intrinsic global geometric property. However, despite the broad applicability range of Constructal theory, research has restricted the use of Svelteness to fluid flow, focusing on using it to justify disregarding local pressure losses compared to distributed friction losses, connecting the design of the flow to its survival. This work reviews the application of Svelteness, from the intuitive perception of its meaning to its use in engineering design, namely understanding the difference between assuming the impact of Svelteness versus considering the effects of its evolution in time. This understanding allows exploring the depth and validity of applying Svelteness as a universal criterion, comparing the different methods that define it, and discussing its relevance to explaining freedom to morph in a flow. Using two types of configurations (serpentine and canopy-to-canopy), the review shows the relevance of using the configuration area for the external length scale in the presence of ramifications and a relation between the configuration area and the path followed by what flows in the absence of configurations. Finally, we discuss the establishment of Svelteness as an engineering design tool using the law of diminishing returns. Full article
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