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Articles in Multibody Dynamics

Articles in Human Body Vibrations

Articles in Vehicle Technology

 


        Books
  1. F. Amirouche, Computational Methods in Multibody Dynamics. Prentice Hall, 1992 (also translated in Japanese and Korean)
  2. F.Amirouche, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing. Prentice Hall, 1993
  3. F. Amirouche, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing. Prentice Hall, 1994.  Solution Manual
  4. F. Amirouche, Principle of Computer Aided Design, Prentice Hall, December 2002
  5.  F. Amirouche, Modeling Techniques and optimization Methods in the Effects of Vibration on seated and Standing Workers. Chapter in Biomechanics Systems Techniques and Applications. Gordon and Breach Publishing Group, 1998
  6. F.Amirouche, Advanced Dynamics-Theory and Applications. (Birkhauser, Springer Verlag), spring 2003
  7. F. Amirouche, Human Body Vibration Theory and Practice, SAE

Articles in Multibody Dynamics

  1. F. Amirouche., "Estimation of the Stiffness Matrix in the Study of Flexibility Effects in Large Structures,” Journal of Vibration, Acoustics, Stress and Reliability in Design (ASME), Vol. 109, pp. 283-288, July 1987.
  2. F. Amirouche. and Tongyi, Jia, "Automatic Elimination of the Undetermined Multipliers in Kane's Equations Using a Pseudo-Uptriangular Decomposition (PTUD) Method," Journal of Computers and Structures, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 203-210, 1987.
  3. F. Amirouche., "Equations of Motion of a Two-Arm Robot Manipulator Including the Flexibility Effects," International Journal of Robotics and Automation, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 77-85, 1987.
  4. F. Amirouche. and Tongyi, Jia, "A Pseudo-Uptriangular Decomposition Method for Constrained Multibody Systems Using Kane's Equations," Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics (AIAA), Vol. 10, No. 7, pp.39-46, 1988.
  5. F. Amirouche., Tongyi, Jia and Ider, S.K., "A Recursive Householder Transformation for Complex Dynamical Systems with Constraints," Journal of Applied Mechanics (ASME), Vol. 55, No. 3, pp. 729-734, 1988.
  6. F. Amirouche., "Determination of the Generalized Constraint Forces in Multibody Systems Using Kane's Equations," Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp.3-. 20, 1988.
  7. F. Amirouche. and Ider, S.K., "A Recursive Formulation of the Equations of Motion for Articulated Structures with Closed Loops - An Automated Approach,” Computers and Structures, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp. 1135-1145, 1988.
  8. F. Amirouche. and Ider, S.K., "Coordinate Reduction in the Dynamics of Constrained Multibody Systems, A New Approach," Journal of Applied Mechanics (ASME), Vol. 55, No. 2, pp. 889-904, 1988.
  9. F. Amirouche. and Ider, S.K., "Influence of Geometric Nonlinearities in the Dynamics of Flexible Tree-Like Structures," Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics (AIAA), Vol. 12, No. 6, pp. 830-837, 1989.
  10. Ider, S.K. and F. Amirouche. "Nonlinear Modeling of Flexible Multibody Systems Dynamics Subject to Variable Constraints," Journal of Applied Mechanics, (ASME), Vol. 56, No. 1, pp.444-450, 1989.
  11. F. Amirouche. and Ider, S.K., "Numerical Stability of the Constraints Near Singular Positions in the Dynamics of Multibody Systems," Computers and Structures, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 129-138, 1989.
  12. Ider, S.K and F. Amirouche., "Stability Analysis in Constrained Multibody Systems Dynamics," Journal of Computational Mechanics, Vol. 6, No. 516, pp. 327-340, 1990.
  13. F. Amirouche. and Tongyi, Jia, "Spatial Coordination of a Two-Arm Robot Subjected to Geometrical and Kinematical Constraints," Advances in Engineering Software, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp.21-26, 1990.
  14. F. Amirouche. and Xie, M., "An Explicit Matrix Formulation of the Dynamical Equations for Flexible Multibody Systems: A Recursive Approach," Computers and Structures, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 311-321, 1993.
  15. F. Amirouche., Shareef, N.H. and Xie, M., "Time Variant Analysis of Rotorcraft Systems Dynamics - An Exploitation of Vector-Processors," AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics Vol. 16, No.1, pp. 96-110, 1993.
  16. F. Amirouche., Xie, M., Shareef, N.H. and Valco, M., "Finite Element Modeling of Contact Conditions in Multibody Dynamics," Journal of Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol.4, pp.83-102, 1993.
  17. Xie, M., and Amirouche F.M.L "Treatment of Creep and Material Nonlinearities in Flexible Multibody Dynamics", AIAA Journal, Vol. 32, No. 1, pp. 190-197, 1994.
  18. Kerdjoudj, M., F. Amirouche., "Implementation of The Boundary Element Method in The Dynamics of Flexible Bodies" International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 39, pp 321- 354, 1996.
  19. F. Amirouche., "Comparative Study of Methodologies Employed in Constrained Multibody Systems Dynamics," Second Conference on Nonlinear Vibrations, Stability, and Dynamics of Structures and Mechanisms, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (sponsored by the U.S. Army), June 1988.
  20. Tung, C.W, F. Amirouche, Cotsaftis M., "The Effects of Minimization of Base Reactions of Redundant Flexible Space Robots," First Symposium on Microdynamique et Pointage De Grande Precision Nice, France, Dec. 1992

Articles in Human Body Vibrations

  1. F. Amirouche. and Tongyi, Jia, "Modeling of Clearances and Joint Flexibility Effects in Multibody Systems Dynamics," Computers and Structures, Vol. 29, No. 6, pp.983-991, 1988.
  2. F. Amirouche and Ider, S.K, "Simulation and Analysis of a Biodynamic Human Model Subjected to Low Accelerations- A Correlation Study." Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol.123, No.2, pp. 281-292, 1988.
  3. F. Amirouche. and Khang, Jay, "Impact Force Analysis in Mechanical Hand Design," Part I. International Journal of Robotics and Automation, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 158-164, 1988.
  4. F. Amirouche, Ider, S.K and Trimble, J., "Analytical Method for the Analysis and Simulation of Human Locomotion" Journal of Biomechanical Engineering (ASME), Vol. 112, pp 379-385, 1990.
  5. Siping Li, Avinash G. Patwardhan, Farid M. L. Amirouche, Robert Havey and Kevin P. Meade, “Limitations of the standard linear solid model of intervertebral discs subject to prolonged loading and low-frequency vibration in axial compression”, Journal of Biomechanics, Vol. 28, Issue 7, pp. 779-790, 1995.
  6. F. Amirouche, "Use of Finite-Segment Modeling in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)," International Conference AMSE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1984.
  7. F. Amirouche. and Huston, R.L., "Modeling of Human Body Vibration -Part I," Mid-Central Conference Ergonomics/Human Factors, Cincinnati, OH, March 1984.
  8. F. Amirouche., "Modelling of a Human Body Vibration - Part II," Mid-Central Conference, Ergonomics/Human Factors. Cincinnati, OH, March 1984.
  9. F. Amirouche., "Human Body Vibration - Transient and Frequency Response," 36th ACEMB Alliance for Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Chicago, IL, September 1985.
  10. Khang, Jay and F. Amirouche., "Impact Force Analysis in Mechanical Hand Design," IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1987.
  11. F. Amirouche. and Ider, S.K., "A General Analytical Method for the Analysis and Simulation of Human Locomotion," ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, December 1988.
  12. F. Amirouche., Xie, M. and Patwardhan, A., "Energy Minimization to Human Body Vibration Response for Seating/Standing Postures," ASME Winter Annual Meeting, December 1991.
  13. Li, S., Patwardhan, F. Amirouche., Lim, T.H., Harvey, R. and Meade, K., "Development of a Viscoelastic Solid Model of a Spinal Segment Using Constrained Optimization," ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 1992.
  14. Li, S., Patwardhan, A., F. Amirouche., Meade, K., Lim, T.H., Harvey, R. and Rajani, S., "Viscoelastic Model for Creep and the Cyclic Load Response of a Spinal Segment," 39th Annual Meeting, Orthopedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, February 15-18, 1993.
  15. F. Amirouche "Determination of the Control Forces in the Optimum Lifting Conditions." ASME Winter Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov 6-12 1993.
  16. Palkovics L, Amirouche F," Vibration Control and Stability of the Pilot Head and Neck in Combat Helicopters," ASME International Congress and Winter Annual meeting, Chicago, IL, Nov 6-13, 1994.
  17. Li Yi-Chun, R. Natarajan, F. Amirouche, G. Andersson, S. Lavender "Biomechanics of Lifting-An Analytical and Experimental Investigation," ASME International Congress and Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Nov 6-13, 1994.
  18. Li Siping, Patwardhan A.G, F. Amirouche., "Response of Intervertebral Discs to Prolonged Loading and Low-Frequency Vibration in Axial: Simulation Using a Five-Parameter Model", ASME International Congress and Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Nov 6-13, 1994.
  19. Tong, R. T., Amirouche, F., and Nishiyama, S. 'Analysis of absorbed power distribution in ride dynamics - evaluation of driver's comfort', The Winter Annual Meeting of ASME, Nashville, Tennessee, November 14~19, 1999
Articles in Vehicle Technology
  1. F. Amirouche., Shareef, N.H. and Xie, M., "Dynamic Analysis of Flexible Gear Trains/Transmissions - An Automated Approach," ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics, Vol. 59, No. 4, pp.976-982, 1992.
  2. F. Amirouche. and Tung, C.W., "On-line Collision Avoidance and Constraint Violation Stabilization," Journal of Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol.5, pp.1-17, 1994.
  3. Amirouche F.M.L, Palkovic L, Woodrrooffe J. "Optimal Driver Seat Suspension Design For Heavy-Trucks." International journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems”, International journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems”, Vol. 2, No 1, pp. 19-45, 1995.
  4. Tong, R. T. and Amirouche, F., “Truck suspension design: optimization and vibration control”, Heavy Vehicle Systems, A Series of the International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 5, Nos. 3/4, pp. 236~260, 1999.
  5. F. Amirouche. and Xie, M., "Dynamic Analysis of Gear Meshing Teeth Using Modified Timoshenko Theory," 6th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, ASME, Scottsdale, Arizona, September 1992.
  6. F. Amirouche, Palkovics, L., Woodrrooffe, J., "Design of a Controlled Driver Seat for Heavy Vehicles," ASME International Congress and Winter Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, Nov 1994.
  7. F. Amirouche. and Vashi, T.R., "Accessible Region and Synthesis of a Two-Arm Robot," International Journal of Robotics and Automation, Vol.3, No.3, pp. 133-139, 1988.
  8. Amirouche, F., Palkovics, L., and Vida, G, "Vibration analysis of a straight truck using DAVS (Dynamic Analysis of Vehicle Systems)", 4th Mini Conference on Vehicle System Dynamics, Identification and Anomalies, TU Budapest, Budapest, November 7-10, 1994
  9. F. Amirouche, Tong, R., Palkovics, L, “Control strategies in vibration control in cab and seat suspensions”, ASME winter annual meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November, 1996.
  10. Tong, R. T. and Amirouche, F., ‘Truck suspension design: optimization and vibration control’, Heavy Vehicle Systems, A Series of the International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 5, Nos. 3/4, pp. 236~260, 1998.
  11. Giuseppe Sammartino, Farid Amirouche, Zhen L. Chen and Ming L.Wang, “Effects of Heavy Vehicles Speed on the Structure and Vibration of Bridges”, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Nashville Tennessee, Nov. 1999.
  12. Tong, R. T., Amirouche, F., and Palkovics, L., “Ride control a two-state suspension design for cabs and seats”, Proceeding of the 16th IAVSD Symposium, The Dynamics of VehiclesVehicles on roads and on tracks, Pretoria, South Africa, August 31~September 4, 1999.
  13. P. Gonzalez-Mohino, J. Solomon, F. Amirouche, D Zavattero, “Simulation of an automated bus route in Chicago using Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) technologies as a basis for analysis”, Proceedings of the Symposium on “Advanced Vehicle Technologies”: Advanvced Vehicle Simulation and Virtual Proving Ground, 2002.
  14. Khurram T. Mahmudi, Amirouche F, G. Rawling, D. Zavattero, “ Intermodel Freight Data Analysis and Potential Yards Networking for Vehicle Automation”, Transport Chicago 2003 , June 2003
  15. Khurram T. Mahmudi, Amirouche F, G. Rawling, D. Zavattero, “ Intermodel Freight CVHAS Project: Netwrok Overview, Preliminary Definition of Individual Segments & Potential IT Intermodel Handling Systems”, 10 th World Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Transportation System and Services, Madrid , Spain , October 2003
  16. P. Gonzalez-Mohino, J. Solomon, F. Amirouche, D Zavattero, “Automated bus route simulation in Chicago using Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) technologies as a basis for analysis”, 10th World Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Transportation System and Services, Madrid, Spain, October 2003
  17. F. Amirouche , P. Gonzalez-Mohino, J. Solomon, “Development of virtual automated transit system (VATS) software”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress (2003)
  18. F. Amirouche , K. Mahmudi, D. Zavattero and J. Solomon “Feasibility analysis and computer simulation of an automated bus route” 10 th World Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Transportation System and Services , Madrid , Spain , October 2003
  19. F. Amirouche , K. Mahmudi, D. Zavattero and G. Rawling “Intermodal Freight Data Analysis & Potential Yards Networking for Vehicle Automation” Transport Chicago , 2003 Annual Mobility Conference.
  20. F. Amirouche , K. Mahmudi and D. Zavattero “Virtual Automated Transit System (VATS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) application to Intermodal Freight Movements in Northeastern Illinois ” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD & D Expo November, 2004 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
  21. F. Amirouche , K. Mahmudi and D. Zavattero “Intermodal Freight Handling System for Northeastern Illinois with ITS Component. (Intermodal Freight CVHAS Project)” FISITA-the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies, World Automotive Congress Barcelona , Spain May 2004
  22. F. Amirouche , K. Mahmudi, D. Zavattero and G. Rawling “Intermodal Freight CVHAS Project – Cost-Benefit Analysis”, Working Paper (unpublished)

Newspapers and Magazines Articles

 

  1. A Seat to Protect Drivers' Spines. Business Section, Technology page 8 Sunday, January 1, 1995. (New York Times)
  2. Smart Car Seats That Meet Potholes Halfway. Section on Future Development To Watch. November 28, 1994. (Business week)
  3. Computer Controlled Seat For Truck Drivers. November 12, 1994. (UIC News) Chicago.
  4. Fuel Line Automotive Weekly Magazine January 4, 1995
  5. UI Allumini Quarterly May, 1996
  6. Smart Seat. a special segment on Chicago ABC 10:00PM news. April, 1997
  7. Its hip To Square, Divident of Technology, University of Illinois, April 2000
  8. UIC Inititates Vehicle Highway Automation System Study, ITS MIDWEST Express Lane, September 2001
  9. Amirouche Nominated UIC Inventor of the Year, UIC Faculty News – Mechanical Engineering, April 3, 2002
  10. Addressing Nationwide Traffic Problems, Intergovernmental Update – Illinois Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation, October 2002

 

 

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