Some Featured Publications

2004

• VRCIM-2004-01: Jayaram, U., Kim, Y., Jayaram, S., Jandhyala, K., and Mitsui, T.,2004, "Reorganizing CAD Assembly Models (as-designed) for Manufacturing Simulations and Planning," Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 4(2), pp. 98-108.
• VRCIM-2004-02: Jayaram, S., Jayaram, U., and Yang, Y., 2004, "A Distributed Virtual Assembly Environment Using CORBA," International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, 7(2).
• VRCIM-2004-03: Jayaram, S., Gowda, S., and Jayaram, U., 2004, "Architectures for Collaborative Virtual Prototyping," International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, 7(2).
• VRCIM-2004-04: Shaikh, I., Jayaram, U., Jayaram, S., and Palmer, C., 2004, "Participatory Ergonomics Using VR Integrated with Analysis Tools," Proc. of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference.
• VRCIM-2004-05: Jayaram, U., S. Jayaram, DeChenne, C., Kim, Y., Palmer, C., and Mitsui, T., 2004, "Case studies using immersive virtual assembly in industry," Proceeding of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, DETC2004-57714.
• VRCIM-2005-06: Wu, Q., Jayaram, S., and Jayaram, U., 2004, "A collision contact modeling method for rigid bodies represented as triangle meshes," Proceeding of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, DETC2004-57725.

• VRCIM-2004-07: DeChenne, C., Jayaram, U., Lovell, T., Dong, N., and Cusick, M., 2004, "A novel acetabular alignment guide for THR using selective anatomic

  landmarks on the pelvis," Accepted in Journal of Biomechanics.

2003

• VRCIM-2003-01: Kim, Y., Jayaram, U., Jayaram, S., Mitsui, T., and Jandhyala, K., 2003,  "CAD Model Assembly Hierarchy Reorganization For Application in Virtual Reality - A Hybrid Approach Using the CAD System and a Visualization Tool," Proceedings of DETC 2003, Chicago, IL.
• VRCIM-2003-02: Shaikh, I., Kim, Y., Jayaram, S., Jayaram, U., and Choi, H., 2003,"Integration of Immersive Environment and RULA for real-time study of workplace related musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limb," Proceedings of DETC 2003, Chicago, IL.
• VRCIM-2003-03: Wang, Y. Jayaram, U. Jayaram, S., and Shaikh, I., 2003, "Methods and Algorithms For Constraint Based Virtual Assembly," Virtual Reality, 6, pp. 229-243.
• VRCIM-2003-04: Gurocak, H. Parrish, B., Jayaram, S., and Jayaram, U., 2003,"Weight Sensation in Virtual Environments Using a Haptic Device With Air Jets," ASME Tras. Journal of Computing And Information SCience In Engineering, 3, June, pp. 130-135.
• VRCIM-2003-05: Jayaram, U., and Mathrubutham, N., 2003, "3D Menus in Immersive Environments - A model for Creation and Interaction," International Journal of Advanced Mfg. Systems, 4(2), pp. 1-17.
• VRCIM-2003-06: Jayaram, U., Cramer, D., and Mathrubutham, N. 2003, "Integration of Burr Information in CAD Models and Generation of Deburring Sequences," International Journal of Advanced Mfg. Systems, 4(2), pp. 81-90.

2002

• VRCIM-2002-01 : Taylor, F., Jayaram, S., Jayaram, U., and Mitsui, T., 2002, "Validation of Virtual Crane Behavior through Comparison with a Real Crane," Proceedings of DETC 2002, Montreal, Canada, September.
• VRCIM-2002-02 : Repp, R., and Jayaram, U., 2002, "Tracker Modalities for Virtual Environment – A Comparison of Some Performance Characteristics," Proceedings of DETC 2002, Montreal, Canada, September.
• VRCIM-2002-03 : Gurocak, H., Parrish, B., Jayaram, S., and Jayaram, U., 2002, "Design of a Haptic Device For Weight Sensation in Virtual Environments," Proceedings of DETC 2002, Montreal, Canada, September.
• VRCIM-2002-04: Jayaram, U., and Repp, R., 2002, "Methods To Achieve Real-Time Calibration of Virtual Environment for Engineering Applications and Accuracy/Execution Time Tradeoff Studies," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design (JMD), 124(4), pp. 623-632.

2001

• VRCIM-2001-01: Jayaram, S., Vance, J., Gadh, R., Jayaram, U., and Srinivasan, H., 2001, “Assessment of VR Technology and its Applications to Engineering Problems," ASME Transactions Journal of Computing and Information Sciences in Engineering, 1, March, pp. 72 - 83.
• VRCIM-2001-02: Wang, Y.,  Jayaram, S., and Jayaram, U., “ Physically based modeling in virtual assembly," IJVR, Vol 5, No. 1, 2001
• VRCIM-2001-03 : Jayaram, U., and Repp, R., 2001, "Calibrating Virtual Environments For Engineering Applications," Proceeding of DETC 2001. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September.
• VRCIM-2001-04 : Jayaram, S., Lyons, K., Jayaram, U., and Wang, Y., 2001, "Constrained Motion Simulation and Constraint Management in Virtual Assembly," IPSE/CE Conference.

2000

• VRCIM-2000-01 : Sankar Jayaram, U. Jayaram, H.Tirumali, and K. Lyons, "A Tool/Part/Human Interaction Model For Assembly In Virtual Environment," Proceedings of ASME DETC2000, Baltimore, September 2000.
• VRCIM-2000-02 : Sankar Jayaram, U. Jayaram, Y. Yang, and K. Lyons, "CORBA-based Collaboration in a Virtual Assembly Design Environment," Proceedings of ASME DETC2000, Baltimore, September 2000.
• VRCIM-2000-03 : Sankar Jayaram, D. Evans, U. Jayaram, J. Feddema, W. Johnson, and H. Seywald, " Haptic Display of Interaction Forces in MEMS Assembly Processes," Proceedings of ASME DETC2000, Baltimore, September 2000.
• VRCIM-2000-04 : Sankar Jayaram, F. Taylor, U. Jayaram, and T. Mitsui, "Functionality to Facilitate Assembly of Heavy Machines in a Virtual Environment," Proceedings of ASME DETC2000, Baltimore, September 2000.

1999

• VRCIM-1999-01 : Jayaram, S., Jayaram, U., Wang, Y., Lyons, K., and Hart, P., 1999, “VADE: A Virtual Assembly design Environment," IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 19 (6) Nov., pp. 44-50.
• VRCIM-1999-02 : Jayaram, S., Wang, Y., Jayaram, U.,  Lyons, K., and Hart, P.,1999, "Representation of Swept Volumes in a Parametric CAD system Using Trajectory Information from Virtual Environments," ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, Proceedings of  DETC 99, Las Vegas, September.
• VRCIM-1999-03 : Jayaram, S., Gowda, S., and Jayaram, U., 1999, "CORBA based Architecture for Collaboration," ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, Proceedings of  DETC 99, Las Vegas, September.
• VRCIM-1999-04 : Jayaram, S., Evans, D., and Jayaram, U., 1999, "Prototype Human Model for the Evaluation of a Crew Transportation Module," ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, Proceedings of  DETC 99, Las Vegas, September.
• VRCIM-1999-05 : Jayaram, S., Wang, Y., Jayaram, U., Lyons, K., and Hart, P., 1999, "A Virtual Assembly Design Environment", IEEE VR 1999 Conference, March, Houston.

1998

• VRCIM-1998-01 : Sankar Jayaram, A. Angster, S. Gowda, U. Jayaram, and R. Kreitzer, "An Architecture for VR-Based Virtual Prototyping of Human-Operated Systems", ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, Proceedings of  DETC 98, Atlanta, GA, September 1998.
• VRCIM-1998-02 : Sankar Jayaram, S. Angster, K. Lyons, and P. Hart, "Interoperability of Assembly Analysis Applications Through the Use of the Open Assembly Design Environment", ASME 12th Engineering Information Management Symposium, Proceedings of  DETC 98, Atlanta, GA, September 1998.
• VRCIM-1998-03 : Sankar Jayaram, U. Jayaram, and R. Kreitzer, "Preserving Design Intent in Data Integration between Virtual Prototyping and CAD Systems", ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, Proceedings of  DETC 98, Atlanta, GA, September 1998.
• VRCIM-1998-04 : Sankar Jayaram, U. Jayaram, and N. Mathrubutham, "Creating and Managing Virtual Menus in Immersive Environments", ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference, Proceedings of  DETC 98, Atlanta, GA, September 1998.

1997

• VRCIM-1997-01 : Sankar Jayaram, S. Angster, "Open Architecture Framework for Integrated Virtual Product Development Systems", International Journal of Virtual Reality, Volume 3, Number 1, 1997.
• VRCIM-1997-02 : Sankar Jayaram, S. Angster, and K. Lyons, "Virtual Environments for Design and Manufacturing", book chapter in Concurrent Engineering – An Agenda for Success, Research Studies Press, 1997.
• VRCIM-1997-03 : Sankar Jayaram, H. Connacher, and K. Lyons, "Virtual Assembly Using Virtual Reality Techniques", Computer Aided Design, Volume 29, Number 8, August 1997.
• VRCIM-1997-04 : Sankar Jayaram, U. Jayaram, D. Tilton, and K. Seaney, "An Open Architecture Framework for the Integration of Virtual Prototyping Software Systems", ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Sacramento, CA, September 1997.
• VRCIM-1997-05 : Sankar Jayaram,  S. Angster, and D. Hutton, "Case Studies on the Use of Virtual Reality for an Integrated Design and Manufacturing System", ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Sacramento, CA, September 1997.

1996

• VRCIM-1996-01 : Sankar Jayaram, "Virtual Reality and CAD/CAM", book chapter in CAD/CAM Handbook, in print,  McGraw Hill, January 1996.
• VRCIM-1996-02 : Sankar Jayaram, and S. Angster, "Architecture for Flexible Virtual Manufacturing Environments", International Conference on Frameworks for Interactive Virtual Environments, Pisa, Italy, December 1996.
• VRCIM-1996-03 : Sankar Jayaram, S. Angster, and S. Gowda,  "Feasibility of using Virtual Reality Techniques for CAE Applications", ASME 1996 Design Technical Conferences/International Computers in Engineering Conference, Irvine, August 1996.
• VRCIM-1996-04 : Sankar Jayaram,  H. Connacher, and K. Lyons, "Integration of Virtual Assembly with CAD", Symposium on Virtual Reality in Manufacturing Research and Education, Chicago, October 1996.
• VRCIM-1996-05 : Sankar Jayaram, and S. Angster, "VEDAM - Virtual Environments for Design and Manufacturing", Symposium on Virtual Reality in Manufacturing Research and Education, Chicago, October 1996.

1995

• VRCIM-1995-01 : Sankar Jayaram, and F. Rivera, "Object-Oriented Mission Profiles for Aircraft Design", International Journal of CAD/CAM, August 1995.
• VRCIM-1995-02 : Sankar Jayaram, H. Connacher, and K. Lyons, "Virtual Assembly Design Environment", ASME 1995 Design Technical Conferences/International Computers in Engineering Conference, Boston, September 1995.
• VRCIM-1995-03 : Sankar Jayaram, and S. Angster, "An Object-Oriented, Knowledge-Based Approach to Multi-Disciplinary, Parametric Design", AIAA 33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, January 9-12, 1995, AIAA 95-0242.
• VRCIM-1995-04 : Sankar Jayaram, J. Kelly, and U. Jayaram "An Object-Oriented, Device-Independent GUI for the Creation of Rule-Based Fuselages and Spine-Based Aircraft Components", AIAA 33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, January 9-12, 1995, AIAA 95-0323.

1994

• VRCIM-1994-01 : Sankar Jayaram, and P. Narayanan, "An Expert Consultation Environment for Creating Customized Knowledge-Based Systems for CAD", 1994 ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference (CIE94), Minneapolis, September, 1994.
• VRCIM-1994-01 : Sankar Jayaram, and F. Rivera, "An Object-Oriented Method for the Definition of Mission Profiles for Aircraft Design", AIAA 32nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, January 10-13, 1994, AIAA 94-0867.