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Designs, Volume 7, Issue 5

October 2023 - 17 articles

Cover Story: At present, the significance of MEMS Vibrating Ring Gyroscopes is truly profound. These microscale inertial sensors, which are pivotal in state-of-the-art electronic systems, have revolutionized the field of inertial sensing and navigation. They influence many things, from steering advanced drones to enhancing automotive safety. Embark on a journey into the meticulous world of MEMS design, where minute intricacies yield monumental outcomes. Unravel the complexities of choosing the right materials, the subtleties of various damping strategies, and the precision of microfabrication. As we explore its detailed design, appreciate how this compact device is determining the course of modern navigation. View this paper
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Articles (17)

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
7,143 Views
13 Pages

22 October 2023

Mechanical couplings in engineering usually use interference fits to connect the shaft and hub. A railway wheel axle is a press fit that is connected by interference and can be subjected to bending stress. In loaded press fits, a high concentration o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,150 Views
14 Pages

Comparative Analysis of the Fracture Resistance of a Polymeric Material for 3D Printing and a Milled Polymethylmethacrylate Material as Interim Material for Fixed Partial Dentures: New Material Updated

  • Cristian Abad-Coronel,
  • Johanna Córdova,
  • Andrea Merchán,
  • Jaime Larriva,
  • Ariana Bravo,
  • Bryam Bernal,
  • Cesar A. Paltán and
  • Jorge I. Fajardo

13 October 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of a temporary three-unit fixed dental prosthesis (FDP) made of a new polymeric material obtained by an additive technique (3DPP) using a computer-aided design and manufacturin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,338 Views
18 Pages

Prioritizing Riverine Bridge Interventions: A Hydrological and Multidimensional Approach

  • Alan Huarca Pulcha,
  • Alain Jorge Espinoza Vigil and
  • Julian Booker

12 October 2023

Globally, most bridges fail due to hydrological causes such as scouring or flooding. Therefore, using a hydrological approach, this study proposes a methodology that contributes to prioritizing the intervention of bridges to prevent their collapse. T...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,350 Views
24 Pages

An Evaluation of the Design Parameters of a Variable Bearing Profile Considering Journal Perturbation in Rotor–Bearing Systems

  • Adawiya Ali Hamzah,
  • Abbas Fadhil Abbas,
  • M. N. Mohammed,
  • H. S. S. Aljibori,
  • Hazim U. Jamali and
  • Oday I. Abdullah

7 October 2023

A variety of bearing profile designs can be used to improve the performance of a rotor–bearing system in severe conditions, such as operating with a shaft misalignment. Misalignments usually occur due to a deformation of the journal, bearing we...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,205 Views
16 Pages

5 October 2023

Accurate models of power electronic converters can greatly enhance the accuracy of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators. This can result in faster and more cost-effective design cycles in industrial applications. This paper presents a detailed hardw...

  • Article
  • Open Access
35 Citations
3,810 Views
18 Pages

Conventional and Switched Capacitor Boost Converters for Solar PV Integration: Dynamic MPPT Enhancement and Performance Evaluation

  • Mansour Hawsawi,
  • Hanan Mikhael D. Habbi,
  • Edrees Alhawsawi,
  • Mohammed Yahya and
  • Mohamed A. Zohdy

29 September 2023

This paper designs two DC-DC converter configurations integrated with solar PV renewable energy resource. Its focuses on comparing two converter topologies: the conventional boost converter and the switched capacitor boost converter. The Perturb and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,027 Views
14 Pages

29 September 2023

Because of its numerous advantages, 3D printing is widely employed for a variety of purposes. The mechanical characteristics of 3D-printed items are quite important. 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) is a common thermoplastic polymer due to its excell...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
2,933 Views
18 Pages

3D Printed Voronoi Structures Inspired by Paracentrotus lividus Shells

  • Alexandros Efstathiadis,
  • Ioanna Symeonidou,
  • Konstantinos Tsongas,
  • Emmanouil K. Tzimtzimis and
  • Dimitrios Tzetzis

29 September 2023

The present paper investigates the mechanical behavior of a biomimetic Voronoi structure, inspired by the microstructure of the shell of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus, with its characteristic topological attributes constituting the technical e...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,342 Views
22 Pages

27 September 2023

The importance of sustainable design for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG) has become increasingly prevalent. Agility for sustainable design development is a project management approach that aims to provide a flexible and efficient way of...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,853 Views
13 Pages

Multi-Robot SLAM Using Fast LiDAR Odometry and Mapping

  • Basma Ahmed Jalil and
  • Ibraheem Kasim Ibraheem

25 September 2023

This paper presents an approach to implem enting centralized multirobot simultaneous localization and mapping (MR-SLAM) in an unknown environment based on LiDAR sensors. The suggested implementation addresses two main challenges faced in MR-SLAM, par...

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