Prof. Neil D. Sims Profile

Prof. Neil D. Sims

Head of Department at Univ of Sheffield

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Publications (17)

Proceedings Article | 21 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Magnetorheological bypass valve design for a semi-active inerter

Matthew Tipuric, David Wagg, Neil Sims

Proceedings Volume 10967, 109671L (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514278

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Finite element methods

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2018 Presentation + Paper

Semi-active inerters using magnetorheological fluid: a feasibility study

Matthew Tipuric, Predaricka Deastra, David Wagg, Neil Sims

Proceedings Volume 10595, 105951H (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2300749

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Fluid dynamics, Vibration control, Earthquakes, Particles, Data modeling, Manufacturing, Scientific research, Smart materials, Smart structures

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 2012 Paper

A short investigation of the effect of an energy harvesting backpack on the human gait

Evangelos Papatheou, Peter Green, Vitomir Racic, James M. Brownjohn, Neil Sims

Proceedings Volume 8341, 83410F (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915524

KEYWORDS: Gait analysis, Energy harvesting, Heart, Analytical research, Motion models, Control systems, Data acquisition, Solar energy, Microelectromechanical systems, Motion analysis

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2009 Paper

Magnetorheological platform dampers for mountain bikes

D. Batterbee, N. Sims

Proceedings Volume 7290, 72900B (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811984

KEYWORDS: Control systems design, Absorption, Microcontrollers, Control systems, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Magnetism, Logic, Microfluidics, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

Temperature sensitive stability of feedback controllers for MR dampers

D. Batterbee, N. Sims

Proceedings Volume 6928, 69281B (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.775411

KEYWORDS: Feedback control, Temperature metrology, Control systems, Data modeling, Fluid dynamics, Magnetism, Amplifiers, Photography, Actuators, Copper

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2005 Paper

Design and performance optimization of magneto-rheological oleopneumatic landing gear

David Batterbee, Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, Zbigniew Wolejsza

Proceedings Volume 5760, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.599619

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Performance modeling, Fluid dynamics, Data modeling, Instrument modeling, Copper, Systems modeling, Safety, Packaging, Motion models

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2004 Paper

Skyhook damping with linearized magnetorheological dampers

David Batterbee, Neil Sims

Proceedings Volume 5386, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543225

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Optical isolators, Vibration control, Instrument modeling, Actuators, Systems modeling, Modeling, Switching, Performance modeling, Yield improvement

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Proceedings Article | 26 July 2004 Paper

Piezoelectric active control for workpiece chatter reduction during milling

Neil Sims, Yuanming Zhang

Proceedings Volume 5390, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.538761

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spindles, Actuators, Ferroelectric materials, Teeth, Feedback control, Signal processing, Active vibration control, Surface finishing, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2003 Paper

Electrorheological clutches for a robotics application: dynamic, operational, and control considerations

Andrew Johnson, Roger Stanway, Kim Tan, Neil Sims

Proceedings Volume 5056, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483504

KEYWORDS: Robotics, Computer programming, Aluminum, Feedback control, Chlorine, Fluid dynamics, Motion controllers, Motion models, Electronic components, Amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 31 July 2003 Paper

Modeling of smart fluid dampers

Neil Sims, Norman Wereley

Proceedings Volume 5052, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483762

KEYWORDS: Performance modeling, Data modeling, Modeling, Instrument modeling, Control systems, Amplifiers, Vibration control, Simulink, Process control, Optical isolators

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2002 Paper

Prediction of ER long-stroke damper response: model updating methods

Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, C. X. Wong

Proceedings Volume 4697, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472666

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Fluid dynamics, Motion models, Instrument modeling, Mechanical engineering, Control systems design, System identification, Process modeling, Electrodes, Neural networks

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Proceedings Article | 30 July 2001 Paper

Experimental testing and control of an ER long-stroke vibration damper

Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, Andrew Johnson

Proceedings Volume 4330, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.434121

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Fluid dynamics, Feedback control, Vibration isolation, Computer simulations, Device simulation, Optical isolators, Sensors, Mathematical modeling, Solid modeling

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2001 Paper

Design, testing, and model validation of an MR squeeze-flow vibration damper

Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, Andrew Johnson, Phillip Mellor

Proceedings Volume 4331, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432695

KEYWORDS: Mathematical modeling, Vibration isolation, Electromagnetism, Electroluminescence, Electrodes, Optical isolators, Motion models, Prototyping, Modeling, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 22 June 2000 Paper

Smart fluid damping: shaping the force/velocity response through feedback control

Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, Andrew Johnson, David Peel, William Bullough

Proceedings Volume 3985, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.388849

KEYWORDS: Fluid dynamics, Feedback control, Digital signal processing, Device simulation, Control systems, Simulink, Lithium, Particles, Electrodes, Vibration isolation

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

Modeling and control of a magneto-rheological vibration isolator

Roger Stanway, Neil Sims, Andrew Johnson

Proceedings Volume 3989, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384559

KEYWORDS: Vibration isolation, Mathematical modeling, Optical isolators, Electromagnetism, Feedback control, Magnetism, Modeling, Switching, Electroluminescence, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 1999 Paper

Vibration isolation using a magnetorheological damper in the squeeze-flow mode

Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, Andrew Johnson, J. Yang

Proceedings Volume 3668, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350729

KEYWORDS: Vibration isolation, Mathematical modeling, Vibration control, Magnetism, Optical isolators, Instrument modeling, Microfluidics, Particles, Control systems, Minerals

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 1999 Paper

Feedback control of an electrorheological long-stroke vibration damper

Neil Sims, Roger Stanway, Andrew Johnson, David Peel, William Bullough

Proceedings Volume 3672, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349805

KEYWORDS: Feedback control, Control systems, Device simulation, Electrodes, Particles, Motion models, Data modeling, Magnetism, Resistance, Instrument modeling

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