International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications

Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016

  • Dynamic Analysis and Design of Motorcycle Mounting System Subjected to Road Loads

    Fadi Alkhatib, Anoop K. Dhingra

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 166-175
    Received: 30 July 2016
    Accepted: 24 August 2016
    Published: 10 September 2016
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    Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive model of a motorcycle mounting system. The model presented herein consists of two main assemblies. The powertrain assembly and the swing-arm assembly are modeled as a six degree of freedom rigid bodies. The two assemblies are connected to each other using a shaft that is usually referred to as the coupler. The co... Show More
  • Stability of Crane’s Lifting Drum with Euler Distribution Forces

    Qiyu Li, Yixiao Qin, Ming Yang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 176-181
    Received: 4 August 2016
    Accepted: 26 August 2016
    Published: 21 September 2016
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    Abstract: In order to optimize structure parameters of lifting drum, the buckling stability of drum on crane is analyzed infinite element method with Euler distribution force which is more appropriate to the realistic load state. The results of finite element analysis are compared with the computing results of traditional simplified method. The research prov... Show More
  • Hertz Theory Application in Modeling and Analysis of Mechanical Rupture Force of Cocoa Pod

    Josué Dzudié Fonsso, Wolfgang Nzié, Guy Edgar Ntamack, Bienvenu Kenmeugné

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 182-188
    Received: 11 August 2016
    Accepted: 27 August 2016
    Published: 21 September 2016
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    Abstract: Cocoa seeds damage is a major problem facing cocoa farmers during breaking process. Hertz's theory on the contact forces was used for prediction of the rupture force just required to break a cocoa pod under compressive load along its lateral axis. Different varieties of cocoa pods were first subjected to compressive forces. Then they were placed on... Show More
  • Analysis of a Dual-Mode Scramjet Engine Isolator Operating From Mach 3.5 to Mach 6

    Vu Ngoc Long, Luu Hong Quan, Nguyen Phu Hung, Le Doan Quang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 189-198
    Received: 28 August 2016
    Accepted: 10 September 2016
    Published: 29 September 2016
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    Abstract: Isolator is an important component of the hypersonic dual-mode scramjet engine, which plays a critical role on the stability of the engine. Flow structure inside an isolator is quite complicated due to separation zones and shock train. The main function of an isolator is to prevent the separated flow from deviating outside the engine, causing it to... Show More
  • The Integration Model of Agricultural Products Distribution Resource Based on Grid Management

    Shuchang Zhang, Xiuli Tang, Lixiang Huang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 199-204
    Received: 16 September 2016
    Accepted: 5 October 2016
    Published: 31 October 2016
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    Abstract: Integrated Grid Management is proposed as a model to remodel and integrate the current system of dispersed computational resources for agricultural products distribution. Using FlexSim to simulate the model, the effectiveness of this alternative grid management model is demonstration through reduced queue length, waiting time and better resource ut... Show More