Current advances in mechanical design and production VII : proceedings of the Seventh Cairo University International MDP Conference ; Cairo-Egypt, February 15-17, 2000

The International Conference on Mechanical Design and Production has over the years established itself as an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas in these established fields. The first of these conferences was held in 1979. The seventh, and most recent, conference in the series was held in Cairo during February 15-17, 2000. International engineers and scientists gathered to exchange experiences and highlight the state-of-the-art research in the fields of mechanical design and production. In addition a heavy emphasis was placed on the issue of technology transfer. Over 100 papers were accepted for presentation at the conference. Current Advances in Mechanical Design & Production VII does not, however, attempt to publish the complete work presented but instead offers a sample that represents the quality and breadth of both the work and the conference. Ten invited papers and 54 ordinary papers have been selected for inclusion in these proceedings. They cover a range of basic and applied topics that can be classified into six main categories: System Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, Material Science, Manufacturing Processes, Design and Tribology, and Industrial Engineering and its Applications. Content: Preface , Pages v-vii I.1 - Autonomous Control of Complex Systems: Robotic Applications , Pages 3-13 , M. Jamshidi I.2 - A Simplified Inverse Kinematic Model Calculation Method for All 6R Type Manipulators , Pages 15-25 , M. Renaud I.3 - A Systematic Algorithm for Flexible Manipulators Simulation , Pages 27-36 , S.M. Megahed, K.T. Hamza I.4 - Non-Linear Trajectory Control of Flexible Joint Manipulators , Pages 37-44 , R.R. Bravo, M.A. Dokainish I.5 - Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Integrated Structure/Control Design of High Speed Flexible Robot Arm , Pages 45-56 , M. Fanni, A. El-Keran I.6 - Generalized Path Generation for a Mobile Manipulator , Pages 57-66 , B. Bayle, J.-Y. Fourquet, M. Renaud I.7 - Fuzzy Guidance Control for a Mobile Robot , Pages 67-74 , W. Gharieb, G. Nagib I.8 - Fuzzy Logic Sliding Mode Controller for DC Drive , Pages 75-83 , A.A. Ibraheem, A. Bahgat, M.S. Abdel Motelb I.9 - Driver Modeling Using Fuzzy Logic Controls for Human-in-the-Loop Vehicle Simulations , Pages 85-94 , Y. Zeyada, E. El-Beheiry, M. El-Arabi, D. Karnopp I.10 - Optimal Active Suspension with Preview for a Quarter-Car Model Incorporating Integral Constraint and Vibration Absorber , Pages 95-103 , Z.S. Abduljabbar, M.M. ElMadany I.11 - Dynamic Ride Properties of a Roll-Connected Vehicle Suspension , Pages 105-112 , S. Rakheja, A.K.W. Ahmed, P. Liu, M.J. Richard I.12 - Bilinear Control Theory of Smart Damping Systems , Pages 113-122 , E.M. El-Beheiry I.13 - A Neural Adaptive Approach for Relative Guidance of Aircraft , Pages 123-130 , M. Shahzad, J.G. Slama, F. Mora-Camino I.14 - Simulation of Turbulence-Induced Vibration of Loosely Supported Heat Exchanger Tubes , Pages 131-138 , M. Hassan, M. Dokainish, D. Weaver I.15 - Effect of Port Plate Silencing Grooves on Performance of Swash Plate Axial Piston Pumps , Pages 139-148 , S.A. Kassem, M.K. Bahr II.1 - The Modeling of Inelastic Compressibility and Incompressibility Using the Viscoplasticity Theory Based on Overstress (VBO) , Pages 151-160 , E. Krempl, K. Ho II.2 - On the Mechanical Integrity of Aeroengine Compressor Disc Assemblies , Pages 161-172 , S.A. Meguid II.3 - Effect of Void Growth on the Plastic Instability of Uniaxially Loaded Sheets , Pages 173-184 , Ch.A.R. Saleh, A.R. Ragab II.4 - Shakedown Analysis of an Infinite Plate with a Central Hole Under Biaxial Tension , Pages 185-194 , M.S. Attia, M. Abdel-Karim, M.M. Megahed II.5 - Experimental and Analytical Investigations of Residual Stresses Induced by Autofrettage , Pages 195-204 , Y.I. El-Shaer, N.A. Aref, M.S. Abdel-Kader, M.M. El-Maddah, M.M. Megahed II.6 - A Mathematical Model for the Study of the Dynamic-Visco-Elastic Contact Problems , Pages 205-214 , S.S. Ali-Eldin, M.F. Aly, F.F. Mahmound II.7 - Elastic-Plastic Analysis of Notch Root Stress-Strain and Deformation Fields Under Cyclic Loading , Pages 215-222 , M.M.I. Hammouda, M.H. Seleem II.8 - Elasto-Plastic Thermal Stresses in Functionally Graded Materials Considering Microstructure Effects , Pages 223-231 , Y.M. Shabana, Noda N., K. Tohgo II.9 - Fracture Modeling of a Cruciform Welded Joint During Weld Cooling , Pages 233-242 , W.M. Behnam, J. Alkhoja, N. Recho, X.B. Zhang II.10 - Application of Elastic-Plastic Fracture Mechanics Criteria to Specimens Cut from Plastic Pipes , Pages 243-252 , A.A. El-Zoghby, N.M. Al-Bastaki II.11 - Acoustic Emission Detection of Micro-Cracks Initiation and Growth in Polymeric Materials , Pages 253-260 , A.E. Abo-El-Ezz II.12 - Evaluating the Stress Concentration Due to Elongated Defects in Welded Area , Pages 261-270 , K.M. Abd El-Ghany, I. El-Mahallawi, M.R. El-Koussy II.13 - Mechanics of Fracture in Fibrous Metal Matrix Composites , Pages 271-280 , Y.A. Bahei-El-Din, A.M. Elrafei II.14 - On Simultaneous Failure of Cross-Ply and Angle-Ply Composite Laminates , Pages 281-292 , M. Khalil, E. Bakhiet, A. El-Zoghby II.15 - Modelling of Shape Rolling Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Technique , Pages 293-302 , M. Abo-Elkhier II.16 - Shape Optimization of Metal Backing for Cemented Acetabular Cup , Pages 303-311 , H.S. Hedia, A.A.A. Abdel-Shafi, N. Fouda II.17 - Properties of Cementitious Composites Containing Non-Recyclable Glass as A Fine Aggregate , Pages 313-320 , I.H. Shehata, A.H. Elsawy, S. Varzavand, M.F. Fahmy III.1 - A Shape Memory Behavior Newly Revealed in Cu-Be Alloy , Pages 323-330 , M.I. Masoud, K. Naito, H. Era, K. Kishitake III.2 - Poisoning of Grain Refinement of Some Aluminium Alloys , Pages 331-338 , A.A. Abdel-Hamid, A.I.O. Zaid III.3 - Effect of Shot Peening on the Fatigue Strength of 2024-T3 Aluminum Alloy in the Unwelded and Welded Conditions , Pages 339-346 , A.I.O. Zaid, M.A. Ababneh, T.N. Al-Haddid III.4 - Creep Behavior of Solid Solution Alloys: Role of Dynamic-Strain Aging , Pages 347-355 , M.S. Soliman, S.A. Almakhdoub III.5 - Influence of Intense Plastic Straining on Room Temperature Mechanical Properties of Al-Cu-Li Base Alloys , Pages 357-368 , H.A. Salem, R.E. Goforth III.6 - Structure and Engineering Properties of Some Ductile Irons , Pages 369-380 , A. Refaey, M. Hafiz, N. Fatahalla III.7 - Conventional Versus Thin Slab Casting: A Numerical Simulation Approach for the Comparison of Microstructural Properties , Pages 381-388 , Y.M. Youssef, G.M. Megahed, P.D. Lee III.8 - Simulation and Control of the Cooling of Hot Rolled Steel Wire Rod , Pages 389-396 , H.F. Labib, G.M. Megahed, I. El-Mahallawi, R.J. Dashwood, P.D. Lee III.9 - Effect of Alumina Additions on the Mechanical Behavior of PM MMC with low Strength Matrix , Pages 397-406 , A.A. Mazen, A.Y. Ahmed III.10 - Evaluation of Damping Behavior of Spray Deposited SiC Particulates Reinforced Al Composites , Pages 407-414 , A.A. Abo El-Nasr III.11 - Bonding and Properties of Explosively Compacted Copper Powder and Polypropylene Granules , Pages 415-421 , A. Abousree Hegazy IV.1 - New Trends in CIM: Virtual Manufacturing Systems for Next Generation Manufacturing , Pages 425-436 , B.K. Choi, B.H. Kim IV.2 - Intelligent Machining Systems - Challenges and Opportutinties , Pages 437-445 , R. Teltz, M.A. Elbestawi IV.3 - Cam System for Efficient Generation of Part-Programs for Wire-EDM , Pages 447-454 , T.T. El-Midany, A.A. El-Keran, H.T. Radwan IV.4 - On the Prediction of Surface Roughness in Turning Using Artificial Neural Networks , Pages 455-466 , I. El-Sonbaty, A.A. Megahed IV.5 - On the Adjustment and Validation of Finite Element Models for Hemispherical Cup Forming , Pages 467-476 , A.S. Wifi, M.S. Ragab, A.A. Hussein, A. Abdel-Hamid IV.6 - Development of Spot-Weld Bonded Low Carbon Steel Damping Sheets , Pages 477-488 , S.M. Darwish, A. Ghanya V.1 - Contribution of CAD-CAM and Reverse Engineering Technology to the Biomedical Field , Pages 491-499 , Y.A. Hosni V.2 - Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA): Concepts, Benefits and Applications , Pages 501-509 , A.M.E. Bayoumi V.3 - Inversion of Frusta as Impact Energy Absorbers , Pages 511-519 , A.A.N. Aljawi, A.A. Alghamdi V.4 - Effect of Laser Surface Treatment and Work Hardening on the Fretting wear Resistance of Zr-2.5Nb Alloy at High Temperature , Pages 521-529 , M.H. Attia V.5 - In-Vitro Model to Evaluate the Effect of Attachment Designs on Stresses Transferred to Surroundings in Implant-Retained Overdentures , Pages 531-538 , M.T. El-Wakad V.6 - Assessment of Reliability Parameters for Maintenance-Based Units Using Linearized Weibull Model , Pages 539-550 , A.A-F. Mostafa, A.A. Khattab VI.1 - Optimal Replacement of Components Subject to Degradation , Pages 553-562 , E.A. Elsayed VI.2 - Feature Recognition Algorithm for Process Selection , Pages 563-570 , A.D. McCormack, R.N. Ibrahim VI.3 - Development of a Genetic Algorithm Based on Fuzzy Logic Sets for Solving Facility Layout Problems , Pages 571-578 , M.Z. Ramadan, S.R.S. Abou El-Ez VI.4 - Manufacturing Cell Formation Problem: A Graph Partitioning Approach , Pages 579-589 , H.M. Selim VI.5 - An Investigation of the Group Scheduling Heuristics in a Flow-Line Cell , Pages 591-601 , A.S. Huzayyin, M.A. Badr, M.E. Helal VI.6 - Scheduling Approach for Mixed Networked Batch Processes , Pages 603-610 , H.A.M. Soltan VI.7 - A Fuzzy Reactive Approach for the Crew Rostering Problem , Pages 611-619 , W. El Moudani, M.R. Brochado, M. Handou, F. Mora-Camino VI.8 - Effects of Static and Dynamic Mean Variation on the Process Capability , Pages 621-630 , H.H. Mohammed VI.9 - Short Term Management of Water Resource Systems , Pages 631-639 , R.M. Faye, S. Sawadogo, S. Gonzalez-Rojo, F. Mora-Camino Author Index , Pages 641-642 Subject Index , Pages 643-644 List of Participants , Pages 645-647