School of Engineering

Smith, G. F., Mahood, J., Pixton, M., Zerda, A. S., and Sanner, M. A., "High heat polycarbonates," Society of Plastic Engineers Annual TEchnical Conference (ANTEC), pp. 1154-1159, 2007.

Fox, D. W., Gallucci, R. R., Peters, N., and Smith G. F., "Polysulfone carbonate copolymers," 43rd SPE-ANTEC, pp. 951-953, 1985.

Alnajjar, M. S., Smith, G. F., and Kuivila, H. G., "Reactions of cyclopropylcarbinyl halides with (trimethylstannyl) alkalis. Evidence that kinetically free intermediates need not e involved in cyclopropylcarbinyl to 3-butenyl rearrangements," Journal of Organic Chemistry, vol. 49, pp. 1271, 1984.

Smith, G., and Kochi, J. K., "Thermal and induced decomposition of arylmethylnickel (II) complexes," Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, vol. 198, pp. 199, 1980.

Smith, G. F., Juivila, H. G., Simon, R., and Sultan, L., "Electron-transfer, halogen-metal exchange, and direct processes in formal nucleophilic substitutions on alkyl halides by trimethyltinsodium," Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 103, pp. 833, 1981.

Kuivila, H. G., and Smith, G. F. "Estimation of electron-transfer contributions in reactions of alkyl bromides with (trimethyltin) sodium," Journal of Organic Chemistry, vol. 45, pp. 2918, 1980.

Wursthorn, K. R., Kuivila, H. G., and Smith, G. F., "Nucleophilic aromatic substitution by organostannylsodiums. A second-order reaction displaying a solvent cage effect," Journal of the American Chemical Society, vol. 100, pp, 2779, 1978.

Presentations

"GE Plastics Hydrostable PBT Resins for Fiber Optic Buffer Tubes," China Fiber Optical Symposium, 2002.

"TPE Polyetherimide-Copolyesters: Structure, Properties and Applications," 7th Annual Symposium on Thermoplastic Elastomers, TPE, 1993.

Articles published in refereed journals

Meckley, J., and Edwards, R., “A study on the design and effectiveness of conformal cooling channels in rapid tooling inserts,” the Technology Interface Journal, The Electronic Journal for Engineering Technology (http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Fall09/, peer reviewed, on-line journal), vol. 10, no. 1, 28 pp., Fall 2009.

Meckley, J., “A study of the thermal characteristics of P20 steel and S4 rapid tooling material with conventional and conformal cooling channels,” the Technology Interface, The Electronic Journal for Engineering Technology (http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Fall07/, peer reviewed, on-line journal), 12 pp., Fall 2007.

Meckley, J., Greene, C., McConnell, J., and Laskowitz, I., “Effects of geometry on the tensile strength of extrusion blow molding pinch-off welds,” Polymer-Plastics Technology & Engineering (PPTE), vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 847-869, 2004.

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Meckley, J., Shah, Dr. P., and Oder, R., “A Study on the Effect of Nan-O-Sil ASD on Cooling Time Reduction,” Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC, ANTEC 2010/1403-1408, 2010.

Meckley, J., “An Infrared Examination of the Effects of Melt Rotation on Injection Molded Parts,” Society of Plastics Engineers ANTEC, ANTEC 2010/2081-2085, 2010.

Meckley, J., and Edwards, R. C., “A study of the mold thermal characteristics of cooling lines in conventional and rapid tooling,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), pp. 1572-1576, 2008.

Meckley, J. A., and Edwards, R. C., “A study of the effect of conformal cooling on part temperature,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), pp. 483-488, 2008. [best paper award]

Meckley, J., “Involving non-engineering students with engineering students to enhance the learning experience,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 3 pp., 2007.

Meckley, J., “The challenges of teaching blow molding in a university setting,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 5 pp., 2006.

Meckley, J., and Lenhardt, L., “An innovative approach to involve grade school students in college projects,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 5 pp., 2006.

Metwally, H. M., Meckley, J., Marchal, T., Grald, E., and Perng, Y-Y., “Numerical and experimental investigation of the effect of mandrel motion on extruded parison thickness,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 5 pp., 2005.

Meckley, J. A., “An examination into the effects of a fluoropolymer additive in nylon 6/6 neat injection molding resins,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 5 pp., 2005.

Meckley, J. A., and Nitterright, F. A., “Development of a plastic injection molding processing laboratory for freshman mechanical engineering technology students,” 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 20 pp., 2005.

Meckley, J. A., McCarthy, S. P., and Cinquegrana, D., “A knowledge-based computer optimization for three plate and hot runner mold designs,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC 1992), pp. 2342-2343, 1992.

Meckley, J., “Flexible automation in small lot production,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), pp. 2014-2016, 1990.

Articles published in non-refereed proceedings

Meckley, J., “Effects of geometry and processing on the blow molding pinch-off,” Emerging Technologies for the New Millennium, pp. 155-170, 2001.

Articles published in refereed journals

Koch, P. E., and Schenck, D. J., “A study of silane coupling for commercially bonding dissimilar thermoset materials,” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 227-230, 1992.

Standish, N. W., Adams, R. C., and Koch, P. E., “Viscoelastic properties of acrylonitrile-acrylate ester copolymers,” Applied Polymer Symposium, vol. 25, pp. 275-283, 1974.

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Solovyov, S. E., Powers, T. H., Incorvia, S. A., Williams, J. A., and Koch, P. E., “Control of moisture and volatile organic compounds by sorbent-loaded composites,” Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Composites Conference, 6 pp., 2006.

Solovyov, S. E., Powers, T. H., Williams, J. A., and Koch, P. E., “The reactive barrier composites: An alternative to passive packaging barriers,” 14th Annual International Community for composites Engineering Conference (ICCE), 5 pp., 2006.

Koch, P. E., Young, B., and Alabran, M., “Computer modeling of gas permeation in flexible packages,” Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Technical Conference, Society of Plastics Engineers (ANTEC), Chicago, IL, May 2004.

Koch, P. E., Young, B., and Alabran, M., “Gas permeation modeling in flexible packages,” Flexible Package Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 2004.

Koch, P. E., “Predictive modeling of permeation for flexible packaging applications using finite element thermal analysis,” 2004 ANTEC Conference, Computer Modeling of Gas Permeation in Flexible Packaging Flexible Conference, 2004.

Farrell, R. E., Beaumont, J. P., and Koch, P. E., “Performing an energy   audit on an injection molding process,” Proceedings of the 49th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Montreal, Canada, pp. 504-507, 1991.

Koch, P., Beaumont, J., and Farrell, R., “Frictional heating in runners for enhanced thermoset molding,” Proceedings of the 48th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Dallas, TX, pp. 686-687, 1990.

Koch, P., and Ross, M., “Separation of PET and aluminum,” Proceedings of the 48th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Dallas, TX, pp. 1457-1458, 1990.

Koch, P. E., Steffan, D. J., and Hanisek, J., “Design constraints of injection molding foaming thermoplastics using gas-counter pressure molds,” Proceedings of the 47th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, New York, NY, pp. 231-234, 1989.

Books

Koch, P. E., and Scherer, R., revision to National Plastics Certification Manual, 2nd volume, 125 pp., 1999.

Koch, P. E., and Scherer, R., Plastics Technology Study Guide, RonJon Publishing: Society of Plastics Engineers, 271 pp., 1998.

Articles published in nonrefereed journals

Koch, P. E., and McCarren, “Developing a surface texture with film insert molding,” ANTEC, 2000.

Koch, P. E., and Heuer, D., “Creep testing of polyolefins in aqueous mod,” ANTEC, 2000.

Koch, P. E., “Developing next generation power systems,” Intelec Conference, Phoenix, AZ, September 12-14, 2000.

Chisholm, Mary G., and Koch, Paul E., “An introductory polymer chemistry course for plastics technology students,” Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2000.

Koch, P. E., Heuer, D., and Raybuck, J., “A study of the tensile creep behavior of HDPE in aqueous mediums,” Proceedings of the 57th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers (ANTEC), New York, NY, 1999.

Parts of books

Johnson, B., Chapter in Runner and Gating Design Handbook: Tools for Successful Injection Molding, New York: Hanser Publishers, 2004, pp. 268-280.

Articles published in non-refereed proceedings

Johnson, B. G., and Horsemanko, G. A., “The effect of cavity pressure transducer location on process robustness,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), May 2001. [Principal author]

Articles published in refereed journals

Beaumont, J. P., Young, J. H., and Jaworski, M., “Mold Filling Imbalances in Geometrically Balanced Runner Systems,” Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, vol. 18, no. 7, pp. 572-590, 1999. [Principal author]

*Editor of this journal asked for permission to reprint this paper which was presented at ANTEC 1998 with minor changes.

Beaumont, J., Ralston, J., Shuttleworth, J., and Carnovale, M., “Troubleshooting Cavity To Cavity Variations in Multi-Cavity Injection Molds,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 1-11, 1999. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J. P., Young, J. H., and Jaworski, M. H., “Solving Mold Filling Imbalances in Multi-Cavity Molds,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 47-58, 1998. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J. P., and Young, J. H., “Mold Filling Imbalances in Geometrically Balanced Runner Systems,” Journal of Injection Molding Technology, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 1-11, 1997. [Principal author]

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Beaumont, J. P., “From Art to Science - Design & Production of Medical Plastic Components,” International Medical Device Conference, Chicago, IL, October 2011.

Slye, K. R., Coulter, J. P., Bekisli, B., Skiba, T. J., and Beaumont , J. P., “The Effect of Melt Rotation Technology on Particle Distribution during Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Orlando, FL, May 2011.

Coulter, J. P., Beaumont, J. P., Bekisli, B., and Slye, K.R, “Intelligent Melt Rotation against Shear-Induced Filler Migration in Injection Molding, Proceedings, National Science Foundation CMMI Grantees Conference, (on CD, Grant No: 1031642), Atlanta, GA, January 2011.

Young, B., Beaumont, J. P., and Stefanik, Z. T., “Methodology for Evaluating Warpage Sensitivity of Plastic Materials,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), 2010-A-1026-ANTEC, pp. 1464-1471, 2010. [Co-author, presented at conference by Young]

Dropik, M., and Beaumont, J., “Isolation of True Runner System Behavior in Simulation Tools for Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, 5 pp., Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. [Co-author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., Welsh, C., Heugel, J., and Myers, M., “Controlling Warpage Through Melt Rotation Technology,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 1445-1449, Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Takarada, K., Coulter, J., Beaumont, J., and Myers, M., “The Effect of Primary Runner Length on Fill-Imbalance in a Geometrically Balanced Eight Cavity Polymer Injection Mold,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 1098-1102, Charlotte, NC, May 7-11, 2006. [Co-author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., Stewart, C., and Ezzo, M., “Controlling Intra-Cavity Melt Flow and Weld Strength Through New Runner Design Technology,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 860-864, May 2005. [Principal author]

Boell, K., Beaumont, J., and Young, B., “Artificially Balancing Geometrically Balanced Runner Systems,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, vol. 1, pp. 430, 2003. [Co-author]

Kumar, A., Egelja, A., Grald, E., and Beaumont, J., “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Flow Imbalance in a Runner System,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 541-550, San Francisco, CA, 2002. [Co-author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., “Revolutionizing Runner Designs in Hot and Cold Runner Molds,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 3680-3687, Dallas, TX, 2001. [Also presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., and Boell, K., “Controlling Balanced Molding through New Hot Runner Manifold Designs,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 932-936, Dallas, TX, 2001. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Hoffman, D., and Beaumont, J., “Thermoset Filling Imbalances in Geometrically Balanced Runner Systems,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, pp. 842-846, 2001. [Co-author]

Beaumont, J. P., Ralston, J., Shuttleworth, A., and Carnovale, M., “Trouble Shooting Cavity to Cavity Variations in Multi-Cavity Molds,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Conference, pp. 461-466, New York City, NY, 1999. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J. P., and Ralston, J., “’Melt Flipper’ Technology for Solving Molding Imbalances and Related Product Variations,” Society of Plastics Industry’s Annual Structural Plastics 99, pp. 77-84, 1999. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J. P., Young, J. H., and Jaworski, M. J., “Mold Filling Imbalances in Geometrically Balanced Runner Systems,” Society of Plastics Engineering Annual Conference, Injection Molding Division, (Best Paper Award – Injection Molding Division), pp. 599-604, 1998. [Principal author]

*Note: The above article was reprinted in the Society of Plastic Engineers, Injection Molding Division Newsletter, vol. 49, pp. 1-24, Fall 1998.

Beaumont, J. P., “Product Development with Today’s CAE Technologies: Benefits and Pitfalls,” SPE Regional Technical Conference, pp. W1-W6, 1996.

Beaumont, J. P., “The Complex World of Integrating Injection Molding, Part Design, Mold Design and Plastic Materials,” Society of Plastics Engineering Annual Conference, Injection Molding Divisions Special Presentation Series, pp. E1-E7, 1996.

Holliday-Darr, K., Young, J., Lasher, W., Evans, E., Beaumont, J., Ford, R., Khalilollahi, A., and Hemminger, T., “An Innovative Approach to Incorporating Design Into the Freshman Year,” Proceedings, ASEE 1995 National Conference, pp. 2054-2059, 1995. [Coauthor]

Beaumont, J. P., “Linear Shrinkage Resulting From Flow During Injection Molding,” Society of Plastic Engineers Regional Technical Conference and Seminar, pp. 1-8, 1993.

Farrell, T., Beaumont, J. P., and Koch, P. E., “Performing an Energy Audit On an Injection Molding Process,” Proceedings, 49th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, pp. 504-507, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1991. [Co-author, presented at conference]

Meckley, J. A., Farrell, R. E., and Beaumont, J. P., “Techniques for Controlling Shrinkage in Plastic Models Made By Stereolithography,” Proceedings, 49th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, pp. 504-507, 1991. [Co-author]

Beaumont, J. P., Koch, P. E., and Farrell, R. E., “Frictional Heating in Runners for Enhanced Thermoset Molding,” 48th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, pp. 686-687, Dallas, TX, 1990. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J. P., and O'Brian, P., “Computer Flow Analysis Verification of Phenolics,” 48th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, pp. 688-690, Dallas, TX, 1990. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J. P., “Shrinkage and Warpage Analysis of Plastic Injection Molded Parts,” Society of Automotive Engineers International Congress, pp. 1-11, 1989.

Beaumont, J. P., “Application and Advancements in C.A.E. Flow Technologies for Injection Molding,” Society of Plastics Engineers Regional Technical Conference, Molding Today and Tomorrow, pp. 1-8, Dallas, TX, 1989. [Also presented at conference]

Beaumont, J. P., “Use of Flow Analysis for Predicting Flash and Clamp Tonnage,” 47th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, pp. 813-816, New York City, NY, 1989. Also presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., “Evaluation of Runner Designs Through Use of Thermoset Flow Analysis,” 47th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers, pp. 817-820, New York City, NY, 1989. [Also presented at conference]

Obermier, M., and Beaumont, J., “Injecting Molding Simulation, An Emerging Supercomputer Application,” Supercomputer Conference, pp. 1-7, 1989. [Co-author]

Beaumont, J. P., “New Shrinkage and Warpage Software for Plastics and Its Practical Application,” Society of Plastics Engineers Regional Technical Conference, Injection Molding Systems, pp. 73-88, 1988.

Beaumont, J. P., “Predicting Shrinkage and Warpage of Injection Molded Plastic Parts,” Society of Plastics Engineers Regional Technical Conference, pp. 1-9, 1988.

Books

Beaumont, J. P., The Runner and Gating Design Handbook, Second Edition, Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2007, 308 pp.

Beaumont, J. P., The Runner and Gating Design Handbook, Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2004, 286 pp.

Beaumont, J. P., Nagel, R., and Sherman, R., Successful Injection Molding – Process, Design and Simulation, Munich: Hanser Publishers, 2002, 361 pp. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J. P., and Sheth, D., Design for Injection Molding Guide, Ver. 2, Eaton Corporation, 1997, 200 pp. [Principal author]

Parts of books

Beaumont, J., “Plastic Park Design: and “Mold Design,” in Injection Molding Handbook, 2nd Edition, Munich: Hanser Publishers, ISBN-10: 1569904200, 2008.

Beaumont, J., “Mold Design” Chapter 6 in Injection Molding Handbook, Munich: Hanser Publishers, pp. 245-320, 2001.

Beaumont, J., “Part Design,” Chapter 10 in Injection Molding Handbook, Munich: Hanser Publishers, pp. 465-522, 2001.

Articles published in nonrefereed journals

Beaumont, J. P., and Hoffman, D., “Advances in Hot Runner Technology,” TopCon, 10 pp., 2002. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J., Ralston, J., and Shuttleworth, A., “Flow Imbalances in Naturally Balanced Runners: A Major Cause of Mold Returns,” Proceedings, Moldmaking 1999 Conference, pp. 438-453, 1999. [Principal Author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., and Ralston, J., “How the ‘Melt Flipper’ Solves Cavity Imbalances and Improves Part Uniformity,” Proceedings, Western Plastics Conference, pp. 98-107, 1999. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J., “’Melt Flipper’ Solves In-Mold Flow Imbalances,” Canadian Plastics, p. 8, 1999.

Beaumont, J., and Ralston, J., “The ‘Melt Flipper’ Solving Flow Imbalances in Multi-Cavity Molds,” Proceedings, Molding ‘99 Conference, pp. 1-10, 1999. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Beaumont, J., Ralston, J., Shuttleworth, A., and Carnovale, M., “Trouble Shooting Cavity to Cavity Variations in Multi-Cavity Molds,” Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Conference, pp. 461-466, 1999. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J., and Ralston, J., “’Melt Flipper’ Technology for Solving Molding Imbalances and Related Product Variations,” Society of Plastics Industry’s Annual Structural Plastics 99, pp. 77-84, 1999. [Principal author]

Research reports to sponsor

Beaumont, J. P., and Ralston, J., “Gas Pin Performance Study (Phase II),” Visteon Automotive Systems, Advanced Injection Molding, A Division of Ford Motor Company, 97 pp., 1998. [Principal author]

Beaumont, J., and Ralston, J., “Gas Pin Performance Study (Phase I),” Visteon Automotive Systems, Advanced Injection Molding, A Division of Ford Motor Company, 52 pp., 1997. [Principal author]

Articles published in international trade magazines

Beaumont, J., “Minimizing the Risk of Developing Plastic Medical Products,” Medical Product Outsourcing, pp. 98-105, October 2008.

Beaumont, J., “Molding High-Precision Parts in High Cavitation Molds,” MoldMaking Technology Magazine, pp. 25-28, November 2001.

Beaumont, J., “New Runner-Design Concept Boosts Quality and Productivity,” Plastics Technology Magazine, pp. 64-69, April 2001.

Beaumont, J., “Exposing the Mold Gremlin, Part II - The Five Step Process of Diagnosing Mold Imbalances,” MoldMaking Technology Magazine, vol. 2, no. 9, pp. 21-28, September 1999.

Beaumont, J., “Exposing the Mold Gremlin, Part I,” MoldMaking Technology Magazine, pp. 27-40, March 1999.

Articles published in refereed journals

Sweeney, S., “Determining Isolator Damping for Minimized Response from Impulse: A Theoretical Approach,” SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 155-162, doi: 10.4271/2011-01-2239, October 2011.

Sweeney, S., “Beam deflection using spreadsheet tools for successive integration,” the Technology Interface, The Electronic Journal for Engineering Technology, (http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring07, peer-reviewed, on-line journal), ISSN# 1523-9926, vol. 7, no. 2, 9 pp., Spring 2007.

Sweeney, S. K., “Analysis of two-dimensional gage repeatability and reproducibility,” Quality Engineering, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 29-37, January-March 2007.

Fisher, K. J., Lobaugh, M., Michael, R. M., Sweeney, S. K., and Kuvshinikov, P. J., “Development of a cost model for manual tool polishing,” The International Journal of Modern Engineering (http://www.ijme.us, an international, peer reviewed on-line journal), Spring/Summer 2006.

Sweeney, S., “A dynamics project: quarter-mile time of a dragster,” the Technology Interface, The Electronic Journal for Engineering Technology (http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring06, peer reviewed on-line journal), ISSN# 1523-9926, vol. 6, no. 1, 10 pp., Spring 2006.

Sweeney, S. K., “Statistical tolerancing for combinations of coaxial features and clearance fits,” Quality Engineering, vol. 16, no. 1, pp.13-20, 2003.

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Sweeney, S., Lateral Vibration Prediction of Drivelines Having a Flexible Coupling, SAE International, no. 2011-01-2238, September 2011.

Sweeney, S., “Using everyday examples to teach engineering concepts. A dynamics project: quarter-mile time of a dragster,” ENGAGE, an Extension Services project funded by the National Science Foundation, (www.EngageEngineering.org), 11 pp., March 2010.

Sweeney, S. K., Englund, R. B., and Edwards, R. C., “Direct assessment of mechanics of materials learning with concept inventory,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.

Sweeney, S. K., “Selection and unintended consequences of torsionally flexible couplings in off-highway vehicle and stationary industrial applications,” Proceedings of Society of Automotive Engineers Noise and Vibration Conference, Chicago, IL, 11 pp., May 2007.

Sweeney, S. K., “Suspension component with internal mechanical resonator,” Proceedings of Society of Automotive Engineers Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, Commercial Vehicle, Noise, and Vibration and Chassis and Suspension Development, SP-2050, 2006-01-3461, 7 pp., November 2006.

Sweeney, S. K., and Michael, R. J., “Collaborative product realization of an innovative structural damper and application,” Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMECE2006-13421, 9 pp., November 2006. [Principal author]

Sweeney, S. K., and Berlin, M. B., “Effect of surface processes on high-cycle fatigue life of titanium alloys,” SAE International, 2006-01-3129, September 2006. [Principal-author]

Sweeney, S. K., and Fisher, K. J., “Reduction of rotating imbalance measurement variation resulting from test apparatus redesign,” Proceedings of 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMECE-79317, 7 pp., 2005. [Principal author]

Englund, R. B., Sweeney, S. K., and Johnson, D. H., “A demonstration of heat affected zone from welding,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 1150-1133, 9 pp., 2005. [Co-author]

Sweeney, S. K., and Michael, R. J., “Collaborative development of a structural damper utilizing ultra-high-damped elastomer,” Proceedings of 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMECE2003-42312, 7 pp., 2003. [Principal author]

Sweeney, S. K., Johnson, D. H., and Turso, J. A., “Development of a mechanical vibration course for engineering technologists,” Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 2647-932, 13 pp., 2003. [Principal author]

Sweeney, S. K., “Analysis and discussion of diesel engine powertrain torsional resonance during start-up,” Society of Automotive Engineers Noise and Vibration Conference Proceedings, 2003-01-1721, 12 pp., 2003.

Englund, R. B., Johnson, D. H., and Sweeney, S. K., “A finite element analysis study of nonlinear behavior in a bolted connection,” Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, DE-vol.102, pp. 73-79, 1999. [Co-author]

Sweeney, S. K., and Fisher, K. J., “Using assessment for continuous quality improvement of a materials course in MET,” American Society for Engineering Education North Central Section Annual Meeting, pp. 282-286, 1999. [Principal Author]

Papers refereed by abstract

Proceedings

Fisher, K. J., and Sweeney, S. K. [presenter], “Development of a course in materials selection,” poster presentation, Division of Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 1997. [Co-author]

Articles published in nonrefereed journals

Trade Journals

Sweeney, S., “Smooth Ride,” OEM Off-Highway (http://www.OEMOffHighway.com peer reviewed on-line journal), 3 pp., May 19, 2008.

Articles published in refereed journals

Michael, R. J., Johnson, D., Yantek, D., Ferro, E., and Swope, C., “Development of Elastomeric Isolators to Reduce Roof Bolting Machine Drilling Noise,” Noise Control Engineering Journal (NCEJ), vol. 59, iss. 6, pp. 591-612, November 2011. [Principal author]

Edwards, R., Recktenwald, G., Kuntz, R. and Michael, R., “An Exercise to Teach the First Law of Thermodynamics for an Open System Using a Simple Hair Dryer,” the Technology Interface, The Electronic Journal for Engineering Technology (http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu/Spring10/, peer reviewed, on-line journal), ISSN# 1523-9926, vol. 10, no. 3, 20 pp., Spring 2010.

Filiarault, A., Courtwright, J. A., Higgins, P. S., Michael, R. J., and Wanitkorkul, A., “Experimental seismic response of base isolated pallet-type steel storage racks,” Earthquake Spektra, (a peer reviewed Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Journal), Spring 2008.

Fisher, K. J., Lobaugh, M., Michael, R. M., Sweeney, S. K., and Kuvshinikov, P. J., “Development of a cost model for manual tool polishing,” The International Journal of Modern Engineering (http://www.ijme.us, an international peer reviewed online journal), Spring/Summer 2006.

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Nitterright, F., Michael, R. J., Murosky, C. J., and Ragen, M.A., “Undergraduate Design: Design of Reusable Stir Friction Welding Tools,” American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 7 pp., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 2011. [Co-author, presented at conference by Nitteright]

Del Vecchio, R. J., Ferro, E., and Michael, R. J., “Effects of Variations in Vulcanization Systems in Natural Rubber,” RubberChem 2010, 8 pp., Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2010.

Michael, R. J., Courtwright, J. A., Ferro, E. B., Filiatrault, A., Higgins, P. S., and Wanitkorkul, A., “Development of a New Base Isolation System for Seismic Isolation of Steel Pallet Storage Racks,” Proceedings, 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering (9USN10CEE), 10 pp., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 26, 2010.

Lowe, J., Peterson, S., Yantek, D., Alcorn, L., and Michael, R., “Less Sound Underground: Reducing Roof Bolting Machine Drilling Noise”, Proceedings, Acoustical Society of America, 159th Meeting Lay Language Papers (http://www.acoustics.org/press peer reviewed, on-line in World-Wide Press Room), Baltimore, MD, April 21, 2010.

Lowe, J., Peterson, S., Yantek, D., Alcorn, L., and Michael, R., “A Control Suite to Reduce Roof Bolting Machine Drilling Noise,” Noise-Con 2010, 12 pp., Baltimore, MD, April 19, 2010.

Michael, R. J., Yantek, D., Peterson, J., and Ferro, E., “The Evolution of Drill Bit and Chuck Isolators to Reduce Roof Bolting Machine Noise,” Proceedings, 2010 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Annual Meeting and Exhibition, 9 pp., Phoenix, AZ, March 2, 2010.

Zimmerman, J. J., Smith, A., Michael, R. J., and Kovalchik, P., “Modified Tail Section Reduces Noise on a Continuous Mining Machine,” Proceedings, 2010 Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Annual Meeting and Exhibition, pp. 423-425, Phoenix, AZ, March 2, 2010.

Sweeney, S. K., and Michael, R. J., “Collaborative product realization of an innovative structural damper and application,” Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMECE2006-13421, 9 pp., November 2006.

Michael, R.J., Roth, D., and Rucksey, R., “The study of a neoprene elevator roller guide,” Proceedings of the ANSYS User’s Conference, 2003/2004.

Sweeney, S.K., and Michael, R.J., in “Collaborative development of a structural damper utilizing ultra-high damped elastomer,” Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, IMECE2003-42312, 7 pp., 2003.

Parts of books

Doyle, J. and Michael, R., Training Manual, ANSYS Mechanical Structural Nonlinearities, Release: 12.1, 1st Edition, Pittsburgh: ANSYS, Inc., February 2010. [Contributing author]

Articles published in nonrefereed journals

Michael, R. J., “Design Summary for All Back-up Chuck Isolators,” Technical design report detailing numerous options for pancake style chuck isolator used on drilling machines at chuck location to reduce noise, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Pittsburgh, PA, December 21, 2010.

Michael, R. J., “Design Review for QC-20377 1 3/8” Drill Bit Isolator,” National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/Kennametal, Latrobe, PA, November 27, 2010.

Michael, R. J., “FE Analysis of Modified 50 Frame Vibrator,” JBT Food Services, Chicago, IL, November 14, 2010.

Michael, R. J., “Torsional Stiffness Requirement for Schaublin 477-1155,” Schaublin (Division of Heim Bearing), Horscham, PA, November 1, 2010.

Michael, R.J., “FE Analysis of Epoxy Housing,” PTC/Ansaldo, Pittsburgh, PA, April 29, 2010.

Michael, R. J., “Design and Analysis of Plastic Wheel for Shock Reducing Caster,” Jarvis Corporation, Middletown, CT, November 11, 2009.

Michael, R. J., “Analysis and Testing of GM Body Mount P/N 20898141,” Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, November 2009.

Michael, R. J., “Executive Summary: UltraTech 2.0 Design Review,” Technical report, detailing recommended materials for seals and other elastomeric components used in a remote control for a Jacuzzi, Emerson Electric, Columbus, OH, July 18, 2009.

Michael, R. J., “TPE Flex Coupler Review,” Technical assessment report, to determine feasibility of converting a elastomeric coupler (garbage disposal) from thermosetting nitrile to a lower cost thermal plastic urethane (TPU), Emerson Electric, Columbus, OH, July 10, 2009.

Michael, R. J., “Design and FE Analysis of 1” Drill Bit and Chuck Isolator for Noise Isolation,” National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Pittsburgh, PA, July 2009.

Michael, R. J., “Design and Analysis of a 90 mm High Capacity Elastomeric Laminated Bearing for European High Speed Train Application,” Heim Bearing, Horscham, PA, June 10, 2009.

Michael, R. J., “Development of Drill Bit Isolator for Underground Mining Operations,” National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Pittsburgh, PA, November 2008.

Michael, R. J., “Part 2: Design and FE Analysis of Enstrom Elastomeric Laminated Thrust Bearing,” SKF, Jamestown, NY, November 27, 2008.

Michael, R. J., “Design of Plastic Wheel for Shock Reducing Caster,” Jarvis Corporation/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, May 2008.

Michael, R. J., “FEA of IAVO Striker in D21 Latch”, FEA of Redesigned Striker to Meet Current L/D Performance (of current design) in D21 Latch,” ITW/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, April 2008.

Michael, R. J., “Design and FE Analysis of New Raptor Shock Reducing Caster,” Jarvis Corporation/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, February 2008.

Michael, R. J., “Design and FE Analysis of Ford F150/F250 Striker Mount,” ITW/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, October 2007.

Michael, R. J., “Design of Elastomeric Rod Ends for Boeing 777 Airframe,” Heim Bearing/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, October 2007.

Michael, R. J., “Design of Elastomeric Rod Ends for Boeing 787 Airframe,” Heim Bearing/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, October 2007.

Michael, R. J., “Design and FE Analysis of Ford F150/F250 Striker Mount,” ITW/Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, September 2007.

Michael, R. J., “Design and FE Analysis of Enstrom Elastomeric Laminated Thrust Bearing,” SKF, Jamestown, NY, August 2007.

Michael, R. J., “FE Analysis of Coupler (p/n 74140),” InSinkErator, Milwaukee, WI, April 2007.

Michael, R. J., “Design and Analysis of GMT 900 Stabilizer Bar Bushing,” Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, October 2004.

Michael, R. J., “Field Test Results for D6 E-Bar Bearing,” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, May 2004.

Michael, R. J., “Vibration Diagnostic Results for Whirlpool Duet Horizontal Washer,” Corry Rubber Corporation, Corry, PA, February 2004.

Michael, R. J., “Design of Caterpillar Elastomeric Bearing for D6 Equalizer Links,” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 40 pp., December 2002.

Michael, R. J., “Design of Engine Mounting System Stewart and Stevenson Military Utility Truck,” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 56 pp., 2002.

Michael, R. J., “Design Guidelines for Elastomeric Bearings,” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 22 pp., July 2002.

Michael, R. J., “Dynamic Analysis and Stress Analysis of Freightliner 2002 MT45 Radiator Stay Rods,” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 5 pp., October 2001.

Michael, R. J., “Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis on Bushing for Freightliner Suspension (IE-01-54),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 12 pp., October 2001.

Michael, R. J., “Dynamic Analysis of Mercury Marine Engine Mount Suspension (IE-01-49),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 30 pp., August 2001.

Michael, R. J., Kuester, U., and Sweeney, S.K., “Design of Engine Mounting System for Mercedes NCV3 Next Generation Utility Vans (IE-01-22),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 100 pp., July 2001.

Michael, R. J., “Finite Element Analysis of Metal Components for NCV3 Engine Mounts (IE-01-18),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 22 pp., July 2001.

Michael, R. J., “Design of Torsional Spring for Dauphin Chair Application (IE-01-12),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 10 pp., May 2001.

Michael, R. J., “Freightliner TufTrac Two-Stage Bearing Feasibility Study (E-00-041),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 10 pp., December 2000.

Michael, R. J., “New Holland L190 Skid Steer Loader Vibration Testing and Modal Analysis (E-00-011),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 12 pp., July 2000.

Michael, R. J., “Walterscheid Drive Shaft Isolator – Design Report (E-99-087),” LORD Corporation, Erie, PA, 12 pp., May 2000.

Articles published in refereed journals

Lasher, W. C., Sonnenmeier, J. R., Forsman, D. R., and Tomcho, J., “The aerodynamics of symmetric spinnakers,” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, vol. 93, pp. 311-337, 2005.

Forsman, D. R., and Drury, C. G., “Measurement of the speed accuracy operating characteristic for visual search, Ergonomics, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 41-45, 1996.

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Forsman, D ., “Computer applications for engineers: Teaching organizational, problem solving and checking skills to freshmen engineering technology students,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, AC 2008-3548, 15 pp., 2008.

Forsman, D., “Reverse engineering and rapid prototyping: A senior level technical elective for mechanical engineering technology students and much more,” American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Session 3438, 14 pp., June 2005.

Lasher, W. C., Sonnenmeier, J. R., Forsman, D. R., Zhang, C., and White, K., “Experimental force coefficients for a parametric series of spinnakers,” Proceedings of the 16th Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium, Annapolis, MD, pp. 153-160, March 2003.

Forsman, D., Holliday-Darr, K., and Lobaugh, M., “Process education in computer graphics,” American Society for Engineering Education, National Conference, CD Index #970, 14 pp., June 2002.

Edwards, R., and Forsman, D., “A rapid prototyping application in wind tunnel testing-a student project,” American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, CD Index #1140, 6 pp., June 2002.

Torres, K., Holliday-Darr, K., Forsman, D., Baird, D., and Johnson, D., “Tech Prep Camp: An engineering technology camp for high school students, exposing students to engineering technology through model rocketry,” 2000 Annual American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Session 3253, St. Louis, MO, June 2000.

Lasher, W. C., and Forsman, D. R., “The engineering workstation laboratory at Penn State Behrend: A case history,” Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Conference on University Programs in Computer-Aided Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing, Provo, UT, 5 pp., 1991.

Forsman, D. R., “Replacing traditional graphics with CAD in MET programs,” Proceedings of the ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 6 pp., 1991.

Book reviews

Forsman, D., Essentials of Pro/ENGINEER, Brooks and Cole: Stamford, CT, March 2000.

Articles published in non-refereed proceedings

Forsman, D., “Use of Z-402 models in an open circuit wind tunnel, three case studies,” Z Corporation User Group Meeting, Bedford, MA, September 2002.

Forsman, D., and Englund, R., “Strength of post processed parts,” Z Corporation User Group Meeting, Bedford, MA, October 2001.

Forsman, D.R., “Using SolidWorks to teach engineering students the basics of technical graphics,” Proceedings of the First International SolidWorks Conference, Palm Springs, CA, 23 pp., 1999.

Forsman, D. R., “Automating the definition of a moving solid volume,” Proceedings of PROfiles, Winter 98-99, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 13-17, 1998.

Forsman, D. R., “Forging die design using Pro/CDRS,” Proceedings of the 1996 Pro/User International Conference, Anaheim, CA, 11 pp., 1996.

Forsman, D. R., “Teaching users of differing CAD backgrounds the basics of Pro/ENGINEER,” Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Pro/USER Group Conference, San Jose, CA, 22 pp., 1994.

Forsman, D. R., “Teaching and using Pro/ENGINEER in baccalaureate mechanical and plastics engineering technology programs,” Proceedings of the Third Annual Pro/User Group Conference, Orlando, FL, 9 pp., 1992.

Lasher, W., and Forsman, D., “Panel layout design for yacht sails using microcomputers,” Proceedings of the Computer-Aided Drafting on Micros Conference, Farmingdale, NY, pp. 219-225, 1986.

Articles published in refereed journals

Wallace, A., Cooney, T. E., Englund, R., and Lubahn, J. D., “Effects of Interleukin-6 Ablation on Fracture Healing in Mice,” Journal of Orthopaedic Research, vol. 29, no. 9, pp. 1437-1442, September 2011.

Will, R., Englund, R., Lubahn, J., and Cooney, T. E., “Locking plates have increased torsional stiffness compared to standard plates in a segmental defect model of clavicle fracture,” Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, vol. 131, pp. 841–847, 2011.

Lubahn, J., Englund, R., Trinidad, G., Lyons, J., Ivance, D., and Buczek, F., “Adequacy of laboratory simulation of in-line skater falls,” The Journal of Hand Surgery, vol. 30a, no. 2, March 2005.

Keverline, J., Englund, R., and Cooney, T., “Takeoff forces transmitted to the upper extremity during water-skiing,” Orthopedics, vol. 26, no. 7, pp. 707-710, July 2003.

Englund, R., and Weissbach, R., “Interdisciplinary laboratory exercises for the design and construction of an LVDT position measurement system,” Journal of Engineering Technology, 8 pp., 2002.

Parry, B., Ganley, T. J., Bortel, D. T., Englund, R., and Cooney, T., “In vitro analysis of periprosthetic strains following total knee arthroplasty,” Orthopedics, vol. 23, no. 10, pp. 1051-1056, 2000.

Englund, R., and Johnson, D., “Finite element analysis of a threaded connection compared to experimental and theoretical research,” Journal of Engineering Technology, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 42-47, 1997.

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Sweeney, S. K., Englund, R. B., and Edwards, R. C., “Direct assessment of mechanics of material learning,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Honolulu, HI, 2007.

Englund, R., Sweeney, S., and Johnson, D., “A demonstration of heat affected zone from welding”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Session 1150-1133, 9 pp., published on CD, June 2005.

Johnson, D. H., and Englund, R. B., “Mechanical stress relief simulation,” 2004 International ANSYS Conference Proceedings, published on CD-ROM, file: \papers\91.pdf, 13 pp., May 2004.

Evans, E. R., and Englund, R. B., “A bridge to high-school girls: A versatile recruiting tool,” American Society for Engineering Education 2001 Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, CD-Rom: Session 3550, 7 pp., 2001.

Englund, R. B., Lubahn, J. D., Buczek, F. L., and Cooney, T. E., “Wrist fracture dynamic testing system to simulate skating falls,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, paper number BED-4C, 2 pp., 2001.

Englund, R. B., Buczek, F. L., and Cooney, T. E., “Wrist fracture cooperative biomechanics research project,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, paper number METDH-3, 4 pp., 2001.

Englund, R. B., “Case study for first year seminar – A plan which (mostly) worked,” American Society for Engineering Education 2000 Annual Conference Proceedings, [CD-Rom: Session 2793, file 00055.pdf], 6 pp., 2000.

Johnson, D., Englund, R., McAnlis, B., Sari, K., and Columbet, D., “Three-dimensional modeling of a bolted connection,” 9th International ANSYS Conference and Exhibition, CD Rom: ANSYS 2000 Conference Proceedings, Contact and Impact 1, 6 pp., 2000.

Englund, R., Johnson, D., and Sweeney, S., “A finite element analysis of nonlinear behavior in a bolted connection,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, DE-102:73-79, 1999.

Englund, R., “Design of bi-directional loadcell for biomechanics measurement,” American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, paper number 98-WA/DE-3, 6 pp., 1998.

Taylor, K. D., Buchanan, W. W., Englund, R., O’Connor, T., and Yates, D., “Professional registration issues for engineering technology graduates: A range of perspectives,” Proceedings of Frontiers in Education Conference 1997 ASEE/IEEE, [CD-ROM: FIE97\papers\1146.pdf-5 pages], 1997.

Englund, R., and Grode, J., “Getting more from a manufacturing lab exercise,” Proceedings of the 1993 ASEE North Central Section Annual Conference, pp. 3A-13-18, 1993.

Englund, R., and Freeman, M., “CAM software for an associate degree MET program,” Proceedings of the 1992 ASEE National Conference, pp. 1475-1479, 1992.

Articles published in non-refereed proceedings

Parry, B., Ganley, T. J., Bortel, D. T., Englund, R., and Cooney, T., “In vitro analysis of periprosthetic strains following total knee arthroplasty,” Hamot Medical Center, Orthopaedics and Research Departments, Hamot Research Day, 23 pp., 1997.

Englund, R., “Engineering technology experience with distance education,” Proceedings of the 18th International Council for Distance Education World Conference, University Park, PA, [CD-ROM: ICDE-CD\papers\red\r8englun.pdf-10 pp.], 1997.

Ganley, T. J., Parry, B., Englund, R., and Cooney, T., “In vitro strain analysis and fracture patterns associated with total knee arthroplasties phase I: Development of the impact system,” Hamot Medical Center, Orthopaedics and Research Departments, Hamot Research Day, 18 pp., 1995.

Articles published in refereed journals

Cook, V. G. Caryer, “End-of-Line Inspection for Annoying Noises in Automobiles: Trends and Perspectives,” Journal of Applied Acoustics, ref: APAC4875, vol. 73, iss. 3, pp. 265-275, (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2011.06.019, September 2011), March 2012.

Cook, V. G. Caryer, and Ali, A., “Using Net Present Value of Quality Methods to Evaluate the Feasibility of Quality Improvement Projects,” International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, vol. 27, iss. 3, pp. 333-350, 2010. [Principal author]

Articles published in refereed proceedings

Cook, V. G. Caryer, and Ali, A., “Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to Product Design Target Setting,” Proceedings, 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, 10 pp., Cancun, Mexico, June 2010. [Principal author]

Cook, V. G., “Vehicle End-of-Line Inspection for Annoying Noises Using Beamforming,” ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009-84396, 1 pp., West Lafayette, IN, October 4-7, 2009. [Poster presented at conference]

Cook, V. G. Caryer, and Ali, A., “Application of Spherical Beamforming in End-of-Line Inspection of Automobiles,” Proceedings, IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2009, paper ID 893, 6 pp., Miami, FL, 2009. [Principal author, presented at 2009 Industrial Engineering Research Conference]

Cook, V. G. Caryer, and Ali, A., “Spherical Beamforming and Buzz, Squeak and Rattle (BSR) Testing,” Proceedings, SAE 2009 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition, SAE Technical Paper 2009-01-2114, 6 pp., St. Charles, IL, 2009. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Cook, V. G. Caryer, “Using Anecdotal Information to Model the Availability of an Existing Dynamometer System,” Proceedings, IEEE Winter Simulation Conference (WSC 06), #1-4244-0501-7/06, pp. 967-974, Monterey, CA, 2006. [Principal author, presented at conference]

Cook, V. G. Caryer, “Using Discrete-Element Simulation to Evaluate Laboratory Instrumentation Needs,” Proceedings, IEEE Winter Simulation Conference (WCS 05), no. 51, 6 pp., Orlando, FL, 2005. [Presented at conference]

Articles published in non-refereed proceedings

Cook, V.G. and Ali, A., “Fighting Failure With the Internet: Web-based Collaborative Methods Facilitate FMEA Process,” Industrial Engineer, vol. 43, no. 6, pp. 31-36, June 2011. [Principal author]