a large number of authors have studied to find out how to control scouring around a pier along direct stream. the objective of this research is then to study a scour pattern around such piers on curves rivers due to the fact that there may be a difference between a flow pattern on a direct line and the meander. thus, this study tries to check whether the use of cable and collar alone and in a c...

In this paper we discuss how a network of sensors and robots can cooperate to solve important robotics problems such as localization and navigation. We use a robot to localize sensor nodes, and we then use these localized nodes to navigate robots and humans through the sensorized space. We explore these novel ideas with results from two large-scale sensor network and robot experiments involving...

Cable-driven parallel robots offer significant advantages in terms of workspace dimensions and payload capability. Their mechanical structure transmission system consist light extendable cables that can withstand high tensile loads. Cables are wound unwound by a set motorized winches, so the robot mainly depend on amount cable each drum store. For this reason, these manipulators attractive for ...

In order to control cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs), it is necessary keep all cable tensions within (positive) known limits during motion. For CDPRs having more cables than end-effector degrees of freedom, a feasible force distribution should be computed beforehand. This paper aims at evaluating how tension error in one affects the overall other cables, by focusing on planar overconstraine...

in this paper, a new approach to modify cable tension measuring mechanism is described; furthermore, the constructed boards which amplify load cell output are introduced. this approach has some advantages including of providing feedback for motors, evaluating the robot’s ultimate load carrying capacity, improving the motor control system and estimating the vibrating deflections of the end effec...

This article proposes a nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) strategy for the position tracking of cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs). The NMPC formulation handles explicitly cable tensions and their limits. Accordingly, tension distribution is performed as an integral part feedback strategy, which notably allows CDPR to operate on wrench-feasible workspace boundaries without failure. In...

The load transfer mechanisms of cable bolts differ from those for normal rebar bolts. The cable bolts used in mines are basically steel strands with different constructions depending on the number of wires or elements and the way they are laid. Tendon bolts (rebar and cable) are normally evaluated for their strength and load transfer properties. The tendon strength can be evaluated by the tensi...