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Robotics and Manipulators13. Robust Feedback Linearization based Control of Robot Manipulator

S. E. Talole, S. B. Phadke and R. K. Singh14. Nonlinear Dynamics of Robotic Manipulator with Flexible Tendons

Barun Pratiher and Santosha Kumar Dwivedy15. Trajectory Selection for Robotic Applications

N.P.S. Deo and S.K. Saha

Synthesis of Mechanisms10. Triad and Dyad Synthesis of Planar Seven-Link Mechanisms with Variable Topology

G.M. Gadad, Shrinivas S. Balli, U.M.Daivagna 6711. Structural Synthesis of Kinematic Chains -Application.of ClAM along with

Secondary Hamming StringAbhay B. Kulkarni, Ramakant K. Shrivastava 74

12. Closure Grasps using Qualitative KinematicsS. M. Hazarika 82

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386. Kinematics of Pantograph Masts

B.P.Nagaraj, R. Pandiyan and Asbitava Ghosal7. Analyses of four-bar linkages through Multibody Dynamics Approach

Himanshu Chaudhary and Subir Kumar Saba8. An Experimental Analysis for Four Circular-Arc Cams

.Marco Ceccarelli, Cristina Tavolieri, Chiara Lanni9. Approximate equation to evaluate t~ Maximum fillet stress in Spur gear tooth

generated by Pinion cutterV.Senthil kumar, G.Muthuveerappan

'. , 31, IAnalysis of Mechanisms Using Bond GraphsU. B. Khadabadi, S. C. Pilli

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Invited Lecture2. Cryogenic Experiments for the K500 Superconducting Cyclotron

Arnitava Sur, 1. Pradhan, Md. Z. A. Naser, U. Bhunia, A. Sarkar, T. K. Bhattacharjee, S. Paul,S. Saha, A. Banerjee, R. Ranganathan, R. K.. Bhandari 19

3. Extension of Lagrangian-Hamiltonian Mechanics, Study of Symmetries and InvariantsA. Mukherjee 26

Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms4. Detection ·of Isomorphism Using Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

S.F.'Patil, S.C. Pilli

1Marco Ceccarelli

Keynote Address1. A Brief Account on the Evolution of TMM (Theory of Machines and Mechanisms) to MMS (Machine

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CONTENTS

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29. Soft Computing Techniques applied to Tool Condition Monitoring in Drilling - A ReviewKarali Parra, Surjya Kanta Pal and Kingshook Bhattacharyya 189

30. Application of Wavelet Transform To Gearbox Fault DiagnosisM Arnarnath, S.Swarnamani and C.Sujatha 195

Dynamics and Simulation31. Identification of Crack Model Parameters in a Beam from Modal Parameters

M.Karthikeyan, R.Tiwari, S.TaJukdar 20232. Lateral Dynamic Analysis of a Typical Indian Rail-Road Vehicle .

Hemantha Kumar, B. Suresh Kumar and C. Sujatha 20833. Modeling and Experimental Verification of the Dynamics of Rigid and Flexible Pendulums

Ashish Mohan, S.K. Saba, S, P. Singh and D. Jaitly 21534. Theoretical Formulation of Rotary Energy Absorbing Device Based on Model Testing

Vasanth Sastry, RK Singh, T Manivannan and Perdu man Singh 22335, Parametric Studies on Flutter Speedof Composite Laminates

B.Rammoban, S.Rajagopal, VPrabhakaran and Perduman Singh 23036. Constant RPM Water Wheel Clock .

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17627. Experimentalln~.eStigation of Vibrational Failures in Boiler Feed Pumps

S.Rajasekaran, RSampath Kumar and R.Gurumani28. A Combined Approach for Condition Monitoring of Steel Rollers using' Vibration,

Sound and Wear Particle AnalysisV Manoj, K.Gopinath and G. Muthuveerappan

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14522. Occasional loads on pipes

Sushovan Chatterjee'23. A Novel Mechanism for Tracking of the Sun

Aviral Shrot, Kumar Kunal and Ashitava Ghosal24. Design of linear Electro-Mechanical Actuator for an Unmanned Air Vehicle

Rajashekar. S, Venkatesh. C.M, Perduman Singh

Condition Monitoring and Failure Analysis25. Yiration Based Condition Monitoring of Induced Draught Fait: Some Interesting Findings

Mahesh R. Deshmukh, Pravin M. Singru 16526. Machine Condition Monitoring by Image Vision System through Tribo Analysis of used Oil

S. Ghosh, B. Sarkar and 1. Saba 170

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10616. Force Control in Cooperative Space Robot through a Virtual Foundation

P. M. Pathak, RS.S. Rawat, Yogesh Adatiya, Himanshu Thakur and Vishal Saxena17. Thermally Actuated Rotary Type Micro Actuator with Curved Beams

M. Arefin Anwar, M. Packirisamy and A. K. W. Ahmed

Design of Machines and Mechanisms18. Calibration Of Wattmeterfor the Measurement of Process Torque in an Experimental Brick Extruder

Ajay M. Fularnbarkar R. D. Askhedkar 12019. Design of an Automatic Jute Bag Making Machine

U.S, Patkar, S.S, Roy, N.P. Mukherjee, RW. Lanjewar, A. Mahapatra 12520. An Automatic Machine for Decorative Stitching of Cricket Balls

R.W. Lanjewar, S.S, Roy, N,P, Mukherjee, G. Balarnurugan, 1. Ray Choudhury, P. Saha 13021. Ab Initio Design and Prototyping of a Tea Plucking Machine: A Case Study'

Dibakar Sen' . 135

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Vehicle Dynamics52. Dynamic Behaviour of Three-Wheeler Light Passenger Vehicle Using Rigid Body Modeling

K. Ramji, S. Srinivasa Rao and M. K. Naidu 33753. Asbestos based brake friction material: Pros and Cons

Talegaonkar Rahul P.. K..Gopinath 344

Biomechanics54. Design of an Artifical Leg Mechanism for Above-Knee Amputees

Shaunak D. Bopardikar and Bhartendu Seth55. Computer Aided Modeling of Lombosacral Vertebrafor Lower Back Pain

A.B. Deoghare, P. M. Padole

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29846. Test Setup.for Magnetohydrodynamic Journal Bearing

P. Samanta, H.Hirani, A. Mitra, A.M. Kulkarni and B.G. Fernandes47. Abrasive WeallBehavlor of Fe-C-Cu Sintered Steels Containing MoS2

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S Dhanasekaran and R Gnanamoorthy48. A Fractal Analysis of Surface Temperature Rise at Nano-Scale Sliding Contacts

·Sudipto Roy and S.K. Roy Chowdhury49. Analysis of Steady-State Characteristics of Rough Hydrodynamic Journal

Bearings Lubricated with Micro-Polar FluidsTarun Kumar Bera 317

50. Study of Tool Wear and Tool Life During Turning of Inconel 718Saumya S. Adhikari, Barun Haldar, A..B. Chattopadhyay and Santanu Das 325

5 J. Effect of organ0clay loading on the sliding wear behavior of Polyamide 6 nanocompositesG Srinath and R Gnanamoorthy 331

Tribology40. Effect of the location of axial groove on the steady state and dynamic characteristics

of oil journal bearings .•L. Roy and B.C.Majumdar 261

41. Effect of Longitudinal Surface Roughness on the Performance of ThermohydrodynamicallyLubricated Slider Bearing - A Stochastic Roughness ModelR. K. Sharma and R. K. Pandey' 269

42. Correlating Fractal Dimension with Statistical Roughness Parametersfor Turned Surface TopographyT K Barman and P Sahoo 276

43.' WearAnalysis of Aluminum Alloy For Automobile Piston Against Cast Iron For Cylinder LinerAshok Atulker, Kartikeya Tripathi and Vinod Pare 281

44. Diagnosis of Gear Wear by Experimental and. Theoretical ApproachM. Hashim, M. Amarnath, S. Swarnamani, C. Sujatha 284 .

45. Effect of Longitudinal and Transverse Roughness on l;f.eav#yLoaded EHL Elliptic ContactR. K. Pandey, K. Athre ,. . 291

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24337. A Survey on Soft Computing Methods used in Wire-EDM

Probir Saha, Surjya Kanta Pal and Partha Saha38. The Use of Higher Order Base Functions in Element Free Galerkin Method

YaoY., Bhat R. B. and Packirisamy M.39. An Integrated Approach To Determine Near Optimal Conditions for a Two-Stage

CNC Grinding Processeslndrajit Mukherjee and Pradip KumarRay

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Textiles Machineries66. Vibration Control of Cotton Ginning Machine by Linkage Balancing

Shailesh M. Dhomne, J.P. Modak67. A Novel Mechanism for Driving the Sley in a Shuttle Loom

Anirban Guha, C. Amamath, M.K. Talukdar and Manoj A.G.

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Innovative Designs60. Design and Fabrication of Tamarind Cover and Seed Separation Machine

Anil R. Sahu, and U.D. Gulhane . 39161. "Wheel Chair cum Stretcher", an innovative product for small hospitals and patients

U.D. Gulhane, RJ. Dahake and O.M, Sharma 39662. Design of an Improved Cricket Ball Throwing Machine

S.S. Roy, A. Mahapatra, N.P. Mukherjee, U. Datta, U. Nandy, S. Karmakar and A. Chatterjee 401

Virtual Prototyping63. Virtual Prototyping in Mechanical Product Development - a review

A Chatterjee, A Mahapatra, S.S. Roy, N.P. Mukherjee • 40564. Virtual Manufacturing - A Tool to Evaluate the Productivity and Affordability of New Product

D.N. Raut, Dhanraj B. Waghmare 411Rural Machines and Mechanisms

65. Design and fabrication of Commercially Viable Bullock TractorN.P. Doshi, U.D. Gulhane and O.M. Sharma

58. An Experimental Investigation on the Static Response of Rotating DisksS. Bhowmick, D. Misraand K.N. Saba 377

59. Identification of Rotor Dynamic Parametersof Seals Using Impact Hammer MethodS. Manikandan, R. Tiwari and S.K. Dwivedy 384

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Rotor Dynamics56. Dynamic Analysis of Rolling Bearings

R. Kashyap, 1.S. Rao and R. Tiwari57. Finite Element Analysis of Stiffened Rotating Disc

B'y'V.S.S. Ramanjaneyulu, Anirvan Dasgupta