The Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications Series is comprised of books and articles published by Marquette University's mechanical engineering faculty.
Submissions from 1997
Partial Pressures over CdSe (c) from Optical Density Measurements and Optical Density of the 228.7 nm Cd (g) Peak, Robert F. Brebrick
Fostering Strong Interactions Between Industry and Academia, T. R. Kurfess and Mark L. Nagurka
A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control: Part I—Vehicle, Guideway, and Magnet Modeling, Mark L. Nagurka and S.-K. Wang
Hybrid Tension Compression Pneumatic Actuators for Active Levelling, Tuning and Damping of Vehicle Suspensions and Engine Mounts, Henry M. Paynter and Mark L. Nagurka
Hybrid Tension-Compression Pneumatic Actuators for Active Levelling, Tuning and Damping of Vehicle Suspensions and Engine Mounts, Henry M. Paynter and Mark L. Nagurka
A Linear Space of Admittance Control Laws that Guarantees Force-assembly with Friction, Joseph M. Schimmels
A Superconducting Maglev Vehicle/Guideway System With Preview Control: Part II—Controller Design and System Behavior, S.-K. Wang and Mark L. Nagurka
Optimal Seat Suspension Design Based on Minimum “Simulated Subjective Response”, Y. Wan and Joseph M. Schimmels
Submissions from 1996
Analysis of the Zn-Se System, Robert F. Brebrick and Haochieh Liu
Parametric Finite Element Method for Predicting Shapes of Three-Dimensional Solder Joints, Nicholas J. Nigro, F. J. Zhou, Stephen M. Heinrich, A. F. Elkouh, Raymond Fournelle, and Ping S. Lee
A Passive Mechanism that Improves Robotic Positioning through Compliance and Constraint, Joseph M. Schimmels and Shuguang Huang
Submissions from 1995
Modern Control Systems, 7th edition, Richard C. Dorf
EMS Maglev Vehicle-Guideway-Controller Model, Mark L. Nagurka
An Approximate Model for Predicting the Size and Shape of Wave-soldered Surface-mount Joints, B. U. Nambisan, Stephen M. Heinrich, Raymond Fournelle, A. F. Elkouh, Nicholas J. Nigro, and P. S. Lee
Selection of a Model-Based Measure of Human Sensitivity to Whole Body Vibration, Joseph M. Schimmels
A Simple Model that Captures the Essential Dynamics of a Seated Human Exposed to Whole Body Vibration, Yi Wan and Joseph M. Schimmels
Submissions from 1994
A Geometric Representation of Root Sensitivity, T. R. Kurfess and Mark L. Nagurka
Geometric Links Among Classical Controls Tools, T. R. Kurfess and Mark L. Nagurka
The Use of Compliance and Constraint for Improved Robotic Material Removal Processes, Joseph M. Schimmels
Force-assembly with Friction, Joseph M. Schimmels and Michael A. Peshkin
Submissions from 1993
Dynamic and Loaded Impedance Components in the Maintenance of Human Arm Posture, John M. Dolan, Mark B. Friedman, and Mark L. Nagurka
Exploring Control Design Variables, Richard C. Dorf, T. R. Kurfess, and Mark L. Nagurka
Foundations of Classical Control Theory with Reference to Eigenvalue Geometry, T. R. Kurfess and Mark L. Nagurka
An Alternate Geometric Perspective on MIMO Systems, Mark L. Nagurka and T. R. Kurfess
A Chebyshev-Based State Representation for Linear Quadratic Optimal Control, Mark L. Nagurka and S.-K. Wang
Finite Element Method for Predicting Equilibrium Shapes of Solder Joints, Nicholas J. Nigro, A. F. Elkouh, X. Zou, Raymond Fournelle, Stephen M. Heinrich, and Ping S. Lee
The Space of Admittance Control Laws that Guarantees Force-Assembly with Friction, Joseph M. Schimmels and Michael A. Peshkin
Designing Linear Optimal Regulators Via Chebyshev Polynomials, S. K. Wang and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1992
Parameter Variation for Dynamic System Performance, Laura Lund, Mark L. Nagurka, and Thomas R. Kurfess
Gain and Phase Margins of SISO Systems from Modified Root Locus Plots, Mark L. Nagurka and T. R. Kurfess
Development of Linear Quadratic Control Laws via Control Parametrization, Mark L. Nagurka and Vincent Yen
Development of Knowledge-Based Systems for Aluminum Welding, R. J. Napolitano, H. Kulluk, Mark L. Nagurka, R. P. Martukanitz, and P. B. Dickerson
Admittance Matrix Design for Force-guided Assembly, Joseph M. Schimmels and Michael A. Peshkin
The Robustness of an Admittance Control Law Designed for Force Guided Assembly to the Disturbance of Contact Friction, Joseph M. Schimmels and Michael A. Peshkin
Linear Quadratic Regulator With Varying Finite Time Durations, Uri Tasch and Mark L. Nagurka
Optimal Control of Linearly Constrained Linear Systems via State Parametrization, V. Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1991
Using Optimization and Simulation Techniques to Estimate Initial Weevil Populations, Kunter S. Akbay
A Computer Simulation Model of Waterhyacinth and Weevil Interactions, Kunter S. Akbay, F. G. Howell, and J. W. Wooten
Engineering Investigation of the Kensey Dynamic Angioplasty Catheter, P. Godlewski, Mark L. Nagurka, and M. H. Wholey
Effect of Workpart Curvature on the Stiffness Properties of Circular Filamentary Brushes, Stephen M. Heinrich, R. J. Stango, and Chih-Yuan Shia
Understanding the Root Locus Using Gain Plots, T. R. Kurfess and Mark L. Nagurka
Solving Linear Quadratic Optimal Control Problems by Chebyshev-Based State Parameterization, Mark L. Nagurka, S. Wang, and V. Yen
Force-Assemblability: Insertion of a Workpiece into a Fixture Guided by Contact Forces Alone, Joseph M. Schimmels and Michael A. Peshkin
Linear Quadratic Regulator with Varying Finite-Time Durations, Ui Tasch and Mark L. Nagurka
Linear Quadratic Optimal Control Via Fourier-Based State Parameterization, V. Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1990
Space Structures: Issues in Dynamics and Control, H. Benaroya and Mark L. Nagurka
Goal Programming for Estimating Initial Influx of Insect Pests, L.G. Brown, R.W. McClendon, and Kunter Akbay
A Testbed for Measurement of Human Arm Impedance Parameters, John M. Dolan, Mark B. Friedman, and Mark L. Nagurka
Fourier-Based Optimal Control of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems, Mark L. Nagurka and V. Yen
Synthesis and Validation of Nondiagonal Accommodation Matrices for Error-Corrective Assembly, Joseph M. Schimmels and Michael A. Peshkin
Fourier-Based Optimal Control Approach for Structural Systems, V. Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1989
Controlled Impedance Test Apparatus for Studying Human Interpretation of Kinesthetic Feedback, Jon K. Gotow, Mark B. Friedman, and Mark L. Nagurka
Analysis of Constrained Filament Deformation and Stiffness Properties of Brushes, Stephen M. Heinrich, Chih-Yuan Shia, and Robert Stango
Improve Efficiency of a FMS Cell Through Use of a Computer, David C. Musil and Kunter S. Akbay
Toward an Intelligent Machine Tool for Flexible Manufacturing, Mark L. Nagurka and Paul J. Englert
Recanalization of Total Arterial Occlusions with the Kensey Dynamic Angioplasty Catheter, M. H. Wholey, J. A. Smith, P. Godlewski, and Mark L. Nagurka
A Control Parameterization Approach for Linear Quadratic Systems, Vincent Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Multiple-Segment Fourier-based Approach for Linear Quadratic Optimal Control, Vincent Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Optimal Trajectory Planning of Robotic Manipulators via Quasi-Linearization and State Parametrization, Vincent Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1988
COTGAME: Cotton Insect Pest Management Simulation Game, Kunter S. Akbay, R.W. McClendon, and L. G. Brown
H∞-Optimal control for a class of reaction–diffusion equations, John E. Dzielski and Mark L. Nagurka
The Singular Surfaces and Curves in the Inverse Problem of Manipulator Kinematics, Shuguang Huang
A Suboptimal Trajectory Planning Algorithm for Robotic Manipulators, Vincent Yen and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1986
An Interactive Control Systems Simulator, Kent S. Diehl, Bruce H. Krogh, and Mark L. Nagurka
Submissions from 1983
Leg Motion Analysis During Gait by Multiaxial Accelerometry: Theoretical Foundations and Preliminary Validations, Wilson C. Hayes, J. D. Gran, Mark L. Nagurka, J. M. Feldman, and C. Oatis
Curving Performance of Rail Transit Trucks, Mark L. Nagurka, J. K. Hedrick, and D. N. Wormley
Submissions from 1980
An Interactive Graphics Package for Calculating Cross-Sectional Properties of Complex Shapes, Mark L. Nagurka and Wilson C. Hayes
Submissions from 1979
An Automated Method For Characterizing Cross-Sectional Properties of Complex Shapes, Mark L. Nagurka and Wilson C. Hayes
Submissions from 1976
Enthalpy and Entropy Values Deduced from Gibbs Free Energy Measurements, Robert F. Brebrick