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Numerical and dimensionless analytical solutions for circular arch optimization by Manuello Bertetto, A., Marano, G.C.

“…•Arch Optimization varying shapes, lowering degree, slenderness and resisting cross-section.•Numerical solution to optimize circular minimizing the total…”
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Indirect contact pressure evaluation on pneumatic rod seals by Belforte, G., Conte, M., Manuello Bertetto, A., Mazza, L., Raparelli, T., Visconte, C.

“…This paper deals with the experimental evaluation of contact pressure at the interface between an elastomeric rod seal for pneumatic cylinders and its metallic…”
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Contact pressure distribution in guide bearings for pneumatic actuators by Manuello Bertetto, A., Mazza, L., Orrù, P. F.

“…This paper deals with the analysis of the contact pressure distribution at the rod/guide bearing interface of a linear pneumatic actuator. The investigation…”
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Experimental and numerical evaluation of contact pressure in pneumatic seals by Belforte, G., Conte, M., Bertetto, A. Manuello, Mazza, L., Visconte, C.

“…An experimental procedure is presented for measuring contact pressure between a pneumatic seal and its counterface. Measurements were performed using…”
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Experimental investigation of the effect of brick pattern on the structural response of masonry arches and barrel vaults by Roselli, F., Alforno, M., Manuello Bertetto, A., Venuti, F.

“…•Experimental tests on 1:5 in-scale models of arches and barrel vaults.•Models built with cement blocks and mortar with radial and vertical brick pattern.•Test…”
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Residual strength evaluation of Notre Dame surviving masonry after the fire by Manuello Bertetto, A., D'Angella, P., Fronterre', M.

“…•Impressive fire devastated the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, one of the symbols of European architecture.•The residual strength ratio and the compressive…”
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A Mechanism for Converting Revolute Motion into Harmonic Rotating Motion by Diana, A., Bertetto, A. Manuello, Ruggiu, M.

“…In this paper, we describe the design and construction of a cam mechanism to convert a revolute motion into a symmetrical oscillating harmonic movement. The…”
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Experimental and numerical study of friction in an elastomeric seal for pneumatic cylinders by Raparelli, T., Manuello Bertetto, A., Mazza, L.

“…The behaviour of an elastomeric seal for a pneumatic cylinder piston is analysed in this work. The aim of the paper is to validate experimentally a numerical…”
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Characterization and modeling of air muscles by Manuello Bertetto, A., Ruggiu, M.

“…Two flexible pneumatic actuators, McKibben and straight fiber, were analyzed. The muscles were modeled by finite element method. The numerical models take into…”
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One-dimensional experimental mechanical characterisation of porcine aortic root wall by FERRARESI, C, BERTETTO, A. M, MAZZA, L, MAFFIODO, D, FRANCO, W

“…The human aortic valve, in cases of disease, can be substituted with a stentless biological prosthesis that is made of both porcine aortic root and leaflets…”
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Photoelastic measurements and computation of the stress field and contact pressure in a pneumatic lip seal by Bignardi, C, Manuello Bertetto, A, Mazza, L

“…This work regards the analysis of the structural behaviour of a typical elastomeric lip seal for pneumatic cylinders under actual working conditions. In…”
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Contact Pressure Distribution in Guide Bearings for Pneumatic Actuators: Tribology, Contact Pressure, Friction, FEM by Manuello Bertetto, A., Mazza, L., Orrù, P.F.

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Experimental Method for Investigating Air Leakage in Rodless Cylinders by Belforte, G., Ivanov, A., Bertetto, A. Manuello, Mazza, L.

“…The paper presents a test method for evaluating air leakage in rodless cylinders with longitudinal slot and sealing band. To this aim a specific test rig was…”
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An integrated device for saffron flowers detaching and harvesting by Bertetto, A Manuello, Falchi, C, Pinna, R, Ricciu, R

“…This work is concerned with a mechanical system designed to harvest Crocus Sativus (saffron) flowers. The system is conceived as a shoulder portable device…”
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A working lunar rover: Passive gripper mechanism and actuated leg by Ambu, A, Bertetto, A Manuello, Falchi, C

“…In this paper two particular subsystems of a worker rover, developed as a collaboration between two academic institutions, has been described for an optimal…”
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Experimental Study of Pneumatic Seal Extrusion by Raparelli, T., Bertetto, A. Manuello, Mazza, Luigi

“…An experimental study of pneumatic seal extrusion is presented. Direct visual observations are made. An empirical formula for calculating extrusion based on…”
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Opening mechanics of the aortic root: non homogeneous and non isotropic F.E.M. model of biological structure by Ferraresi, C., Manuello Bertetto, A., Mazza, L., Franco, W., Maffiodo, D.

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A Two Degree of Freedom Gripper Actuated by SMA with Flexure Hinges by Bertetto, A. Manuello, Ruggiu, M.

“…A gripper prototype was designed and built. It is made by a rigid structure articulated by compliant hinges. Its kinematics consists of both parallel and…”
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