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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Adelaide, 1988. / Typescript (Photocopy). Includes paper co-authored by the author as attachment. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-140).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1982. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 169-171).

The purpose of this thesis is to provide a complete package for the synthesis and design of the RSSR spatial function generating mechanism. In addition to the introductory material this thesis is divided into three sections. The section on background kinematic theory includes synthesis, analysis, link rotatability, transmission quality, and branching analysis. The second division details the computer application of the kinematic theory. The program RSSRSD has been developed to incorporate the RSSR synthesis and design theory. An example is included to demonstrate the computer-implemented theory. The third part of this thesis includes miscellaneous mechanism considerations and recommendations for further research. The theoretical work in this project is a combination of original derivations and applications of the theory in the mechanism literature. / Master of Science

Typescript (Photocopy) Includes paper co-authored by the author as attachment. Bibliography: leaves 133-140.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2001. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 64 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-64).

Thesis (MTech. degree in Mechanical Engineering)--Tshwane University of Technology, 2010. / This research aimed to develop a Reconfigurable Parallel Kinematic Machine Tool (RPKMT) to be utilized in the maintenance and reconditioning of moulds and dies. The dissertation presents three conceptual designs of a mechanical manipulator, based on specifications required for refurbishing of moulds and dies. Kinematics and mechanical requirements were derived from manufacturing processes and the recommended repair solutions (i.e. steps/operations) required for the specific defect. These requirements resulted in translating customer requirements into engineering/technical characteristics using Quality Function Deployment (QFD) techniques, specifically House of Quality (HoQ). This was followed by the concept design phase, which consisted of the use of the following techniques: Product Function Decomposition and the Morphological Matrix. A comparison study was performed on the conceptual designs, employing kinematic analysis and workspace analysis. The Pugh's Method was used as the concept-selection techniques to aid in selecting the most suitable RPKMT concept. It was for this concept that a model of the design was developed. This phase included selection of the materials for the links, bearing mounts, the base plate and the statics analysis. This was followed by the selection of the link actuators, the spindle drive and the presentation the assembled drawing of the design concept. Finally, a discussion of how the repair process of typical mould/die would be carried out on the RPKMT is presented.

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Thesis (M.App.Sc.) - Carleton University, / Includes bibliographical references (p. 68-72). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.