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Topology optimization of a quadcopter arm using 3D print
Simon, Jakub ; Červinek, Ondřej (referee) ; Vaverka, Ondřej (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with the comparison of manufacturing constraints applied during topology optimization of a demonstration component, which was a quadcopter arm. Four designed arms were optimized, each with different manufacturing constraints: Extrusion, Single draw, Split draw, Overhang and one arm only with symmetry plane, without any other manufacturing constraint. For all designs, it was important to maintain a continuous geometry during optimization and that final weight approximately equals to the weight of the original arm. All five arms were then subjected to static structural analysis with the finite element method. After that, arms were printed using Fused deposition modelling (FDM) from ABS material and then tested by static force. The photogrammetry method was used to evaluate deformation. Results of the experiment were recalculated to relative stiffness, where small differences between weights were considered. Relative stiffnesses of designed arms were then compared, showing that 4 out of 5 topology optimized arms have higher stiffness than the original shape. The toughest design is without manufacturing constraints which at the same weight has 12.5 times higher relative stiffness than the original arm.
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Spatial materials for additive manufacturing in civil engineering
Říha, Tomáš ; Apeltauer, Tomáš (referee) ; Podroužek, Jan (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with additive manufacturing in the construction industry and with materials used in this field. The first part of the thesis defines the 3D printing, briefly describes the history of this progressive technology and gives an overview of the used methods and technologies. The printing methods are divided according to the physical state of the basic material used for printing. The next part of the thesis presents the possible use of additive manufacturing in the construction industry and an overview of realized projects. Finally, at the end of the theoretical part are introduced materials applicable to additive manufacturing in the construction industry and is defined the concept of spatial materials. Spatial materials are a relatively new term, which is not yet in the literature sufficiently defined. These materials can be used for an application in a space where the structure and the position of their particles can be optimized. They can be applied for the creation of 2D filling structures, which are more useful for geometrically simple and simply loaded constructions. It is preferable to use spatial materials to create 3D structures that are designed to fill numerically optimized structures. These structures are based on the principle of double curvature and on a triply-periodic minimum surface (TPMS). In the practical part of the thesis was created the design of building block filled with 3D gyroid structure, designed for prefabrication by using additive manufacturing in the factory or at the site of construction. This proposal reflects the increasing demand for easy individualization of constructions and building elements. Especially, the demand for the creation of structures and shapes which are topologically optimized with a customized appearance and sufficient strength, all at the customer's request.
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Topological optimization of a crane jib
Machara, Marcel ; Pokorný, Přemysl (referee) ; Zeizinger, Lukáš (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the issue of topology optimization in the design of structures and machine parts. The first part of the thesis consists of a theoretical summary of the current state of knowledge of crane jibs and their basic categorization. The second part consists of theoretical knowledge about optimization problems and the method of topology optimization. In the third part, an example of the implementation of topology optimization on a cantilever crane is processed using the Ansys Workbench software. The parameters of optimized jib designs are compared with the parameters of their basic models. At the end of this chapter, an evaluation of the results of topology optimization is performed.
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Using free programs for topology optimization on selected problems in solid mechanics
Flídr, Ondřej ; Halabuk, Dávid (referee) ; Vosynek, Petr (advisor)
This bachelor thesis examines open-source software for topology optimization, analyzes their possibilities on selected problems of solid mechanics and verifies the results by the finite element method. The theoretical part describes the principles and methods by which the tasks of topology optimization can be solved. This is followed by search for open-source software using these methods. The calculation process in selected software is described in detail in solving sample tasks in the penultimate part. In the last chapter, the best open-source software are compared with each other and also with commercially distributed Ansys Workbench 19.2. The output is an evaluation of the usability of individual open-source software in industry. This thesis can also serve as a manual for using selected programs for inexperienced users.
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Design of Formula Student Car Wheel Carriers
Chlud, Martin ; Janoušek, Michal (referee) ; Ramík, Pavel (advisor)
Master’s thesis focused on design and construction of front uprights for Formula Student racing car. Topology optimization and FEM analysis will be used to design the uprights with higher stiffness and minimal weight difference compared to the last model. In the FEM analysis loads will be applied from wheel side and from suspension side. Design of the upright then will be compared to the previous designs especially to safety factor, weight and cost.
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Topology optimization of movable, fixed and based plate of electromechanical injection-moulding machine
Kecík, Samuel ; Halabuk, Dávid (referee) ; Návrat, Tomáš (advisor)
The master thesis deals with the design of geometry of plates of the injection molding unit using the FEM tool Topological Optimization. The reason for this is to reduce the weight of these components, which is beneficial in the transport and assembly of the injection molding machine. However, the final models of geometry of plates must meet certain requirements in terms of the limit state of deformation, the limit state to the critical value of the equivalent stress. This condition involves both limit state of elasticity and limit state of fatigue. Computational modeling and also Topological Optimization are performed in ANSYS Workbench.
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Rocker for Formula Student Vehicle
Šprta, Petr ; Prokop, Aleš (referee) ; Janoušek, Michal (advisor)
This thesis deals with a prototype of the rear suspension rockers of the racing monopost Dragon 10th generation, which is being developed at the Brno University of Technology within the international educational project Formula Student. Based on the research, the technology method of casting has been chosen for this purpose. The input for the prototype of the rocker arms is based on the impacting forces and suspension points given by kinematics of the vehicle. Based on these facts, topology optimization of the shapes has been conducted and the components have been modelled accordingly. Followingly, optimization focused on minimizing weight, deformation and stress were conducted using the reverse loading of modelled components. The last part of this thesis is concerned in the comparison of rear rockers of the last year‘s monopost Dragon 9. Taking into consideration the change of the concept, the mechanical properties of rockers are slightly better.
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Optimization of an aircraft wing rib
Kopřiva, Lubomír ; Suchánek, Miroslav (referee) ; Petruška, Jindřich (advisor)
Topology optimization is a method providing new direction in designing of a technical objects. The aim of topology optimization is to find optimal distribution of material in design space. This diploma thesis is focused on optimization of aircraft wing rib num.6 of the airplane EV-55 using a software HW/Optistruct 7.0 implemented in a software package HyperWorks 7.0. The optimization of the rib was calculated under four different load cases. Resulting shapes of the rib were then tested by strenght calculations in software ANSYS 10.0. Finally, the obtained data of weights of optimized ribs were compared with the weight of the original rib.
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Vehicle Front Wheel Carrier Behaviour Analysis
Baxant, Roman ; Janoušek, Michal (referee) ; Ramík, Pavel (advisor)
Master’s thesis is focused on a design of front uprights for Dragon 8 racing car of TU Brno Racing Formula Student team. This thesis follows up the bachelor’s thesis called “Race Car Front Wheel Carrier Design”. Discussion about team’s recent upright and component designs is followed by a model creation with use of topology optimization. Final geometry is simulated in FEA software. Design of the upright is then compared to the previous designs and also to its substitute produced with milling machining process.
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Casted Formula Student Upright
Doležal, Tomáš ; Prokop, Aleš (referee) ; Janoušek, Michal (advisor)
Bachelor thesis deals with a design of casted upright for Formula Student vehicle Dragon X. Casting method used for the purpose of this thesis was selected by review of relevant scientific literature. The upright was then structurally designed and strength calculations were made. Main criterion of the design is minimum compliance with meeting the required weight. Final design is compared with the design of the previous generation of vehicle.
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