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Homologation testing of electric bicycle fork
Bejdák, Jan ; Suchý, Jan (referee) ; Hurník, Jakub (advisor)
Currently, the popularity and demand for e-bikes is growing rapidly. E-bikes entering the European market must meet a series of safety requirements included in the type-approval. This work deals with the prediction of the result of mechanical static testing of an e-bike fork according to the valid European standard. The prediction is formulated on the basis of FEM simulations of the mentioned tests and optical experimental measurements performed for the purpose of validating the simulations. The results of both approaches are compared and critically evaluated. The sample of the tested fork met the requirements set by the standard. Requirements for the prediction of a non-particulate test are set.
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Preparation and characterization of lightweight polymer materials with hierarchical cellular structure
Režnáková, Ema ; Ondreáš, František (referee) ; Lepcio, Petr (advisor)
The asymmetrical arrangement of cellular structure allows for an accurate functional adaptation at all levels of hierarchy, which derives excellent features for the development of new materials. The main objective of introducing a hierarchy into cellular structures is to improve the mechanical behaviour of the material while maintaining its elastic properties. A part of this work is devoted to the literature review related to the lightened cellular polymeric materials with hierarchical cellular structure. The rest is focused on the preparation of PLA based polymer structures using 3D printing, followed by a saturation in CO2 and a foaming in a silicon oil at elevated temperature. Samples were prepared from natural and white PLA filaments. Based on a series of experiments, optimal conditions for the saturation and foaming process were identified. Through 3D printing and foaming, a one-, two- and three-level hierarchy was introduced into the beam-shaped samples and the effect of the internal cell arrangement on the strain response of the material was examined by the means of a mechanical three-point bending test. Increasing the level of the hierarchy led to an increase in material resistance, which resulted in high values of strength and strain energy (toughness) based on the samples density. The best results were achieved by samples with “sandwich” structure with three levels of hierarchy and 30% filling. Despite the shorter plateau, there was a significant increase in strength and strain energy compared to gradient structures. At the same time, the contribution of the polymer structures prepared in this field of research was demonstrated by comparison with the theoretical model.
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Metal Matrix Composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Route
Moravčík, Igor ; Lapin, Juraj (referee) ; Skotnicová, Kateřina (referee) ; Dlouhý, Ivo (advisor)
Ve všeobecnosti, poznatky o design slitin, jejich výrobě a výběru legujúcich prvků sú omezené na slitiny s jedním základním prvkem. Tento fakt ale výrazně limituje možnosti a volnost výběru prvků pro dosáhnuti speciálních vlastností a mikrostruktur. V poslední dekádě se ukázalo, že materiálová věda a inženýrství nejsou ještě zdaleka prozkoumané v důsledku objevu nové třídy materiálů nazvané vysoko entropické slitiny (HEA high entropy alloys). Jejich objev upoutal pozornost vědecké komunity. Základní koncept pro jejich design je, že namísto jednoho, nebo dvou základních prvků obsahují minimálně 5 prvků v podobných atomových koncentracích. V posledních letech se objevila skupina materiálů odvozená od HEA, nazvaná slitiny so střednou entropii (MEA medium entropy alloys). Na rozdíl od HEA ale obsahují 3, nebo 4 prvky. Táto práce je věnovaná studiu přípravy a charakterizaci HEA, MEA a jejich kompozitů s pomocí metod práškové metalurgie. V této práci byli dohromady zkoumány tři kompozice: AlCoCrFeNiTi0.5, Co1.5Ni1.5CrFeTi0.5 a CoCrNi, kompozity s kovovou matricí (MMC metal matrix composites) vyztužené částicemi B4C s CoCrNi jako matricí. Hloubková mikrostrukturní a mechanická analýza těchto materiálů byla provedena pomoví metod rastrovací a transmisní elektronové mikroskopie spojené s tahovými a ohybovými zkouškami. V průběhu celé studie se objevovaly problémy s kontaminací kyslíkem, co se projevilo vznikem značného množství oxidů v připravených materiálech. U Slitiny AlCoCrFeNiTi0.5 byla naměřena tvrdost přesahující 800 HV. Její houževnatost ale byla velice omezena. V její mikrostruktuře byly identifikovány částice in-situ TiC v důsledku přítomnosti organického, anti-aglomeračního činidla (metanolu) v mlecí misce. Tato reakce může být použita v budoucnu k přípravě MMC se záměrnou disperzí TiC. Na druhé straně, slitina CoCrNi ukázala vysoké hodnoty tažnosti (26%) a meze pevnosti přes 1000 MPa. Mikrostruktura obsahovala majoritní FCC fázi s BCC precipitáty. Tahle slitina byla z důvodu vysoké tažnosti zvolena pro přípravu kompozitu s výztuží B4C. V průběhu slinování ale došlo k reakci mezi přítomným Cr a B4C, které výsledkem byl Cr5B3 borid. Tento kompozit mel pevnost v tahu 1400 MP a extrémne jemnozrnnou strukturu. Celková tažnost ale klesla na 1.9 %. Slitina AlCoCrFeNiTi0.5, která mela strukturu složenou jen z FCC tuhého roztoku dosáhla nejlepší kombinaci mechanických vlastností s pevností přesahující 1300 MPa a dostatečnou tažností 4%. Prášková metalurgie se ukázala jako vhodná metoda pro přípravu HEA a MEA slitin a jejich kompozitů, s dobrou kombinací pevnosti a tažnosti. Tato metoda dovoluje měnit mikrostrukturní parametry připravených materiálů jednoduchou úpravou parametrů procesu.
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Welding of the framework from aluminium alloys
Rašek, Ondřej ; Daněk, Ladislav (referee) ; Kubíček, Jaroslav (advisor)
For TIG welding of transformer fame is important enough weld root fusion, however exposed surfaces must remain unaffected. Three types of test were made to determine properties of welds under different conditions. Tests were macroscopic inspection, tensile test and fracture test. Next was economic evaluation of different methods. Best results were for single layer weld with pre-heated material.
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Numerical model of lattice structure under dynamic loading made by Selective Laser Melting technology
Červinek, Ondřej ; Maňas, Pavel (referee) ; Vrána, Radek (advisor)
For the purpose of mechanical impact energy absorption in the transport industry are mainly used special profile absorbers. For highly specialized applications is required to use components that are designed for specific kind of deformation. Example of these parts are industrial-made metal foams or micro-lattice structures produced by SLM technology. This paper focuses on low-velocity dynamic loading prediction of BCC micro-lattice structure made of aluminum alloy AlSi10Mg by SLM technology (SLM 280HL). For this purpose dynamic FEM simulaton of the micro-lattice structure was developed, supplemented by model of BCC structure material obtained from mechanical testing. Real geometry of tested samples obtained from optical measurement (Atos Triple Scan III) was further implemented in the numerical model. Dynamic BCC structure load experiment was performed on a drop-weight tester. Behavior of structured material in drop-weight test was described by the course of deformation and reaction forces over time. Comparable results were obtained for flat loading of dynamic FEM simulation and experiment. Inclusion of production phenomena in simulation led to increased accuracy and compliance with experiment. Tool for testing the effect of geometry change on mechanical properties was created. To achieve more accurate results with puncture load, it is necessary to modify the material model with real material deformation at test sample failure.
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Development of an electric shock welding method for a combination of thin-film and thick-film structures
Hruška, Andrej ; Jankovský, Jaroslav (referee) ; Otáhal, Alexandr (advisor)
At the start this bacherol thesis deals with connection methods of terminals on thick and thin-films. One of the methods, which this thesis is mostly orientated on, is a terminal connecting with the shock welding method. The point was to test, if this method of connecting terminals is suitable for a combination of the thick and thin-films applications. The experiment included making of template for vapour plating, vapour plating of thinfilm on substrate, its galvanic plating and testing. Mechanical tensile strength of created welds was tested and in the end there was done the optical inspection of internal interface of welds.
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Impact of material properties of tissues on stresses in a pathological carotid artery
Hrubanová, Anna ; Návrat, Tomáš (referee) ; Burša, Jiří (advisor)
This thesis deals with determination of representative constitutive model for describing atherosclerotic carotid artery behavior. The first part of the thesis provides brief summary of medical knowledge needed as well as detailed describtion of current experimental methods for determination of mechanical properties of atherosclerotic arteries. The main part is focused on mechanical testing of atheroslecotic carotid arteries. The description of sample preparation, testing device and the experiment itself is involved. Statistical analysis of measured data is done, focusing on comparison of factors potentially influencing mechanical behavior. In conclusion, the FEA analysis on simplified geometry of carotid artery with atheroma is performed. Emphasis is placed on the impact of material model obtained from experiments on equivalent stress in fibrous cap.
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Technological tests of pipes
Horák, Michal ; Staněk, Vojtěch (referee) ; Peterková, Eva (advisor)
The submitted project created in the bachelor studies of B-STI Machinery engineering is focus on problematic of technological tests of pipes. Based on the research of literature and internet mentioned problematic the bachelor thesis describes principle of individual technological tests, the procedure for the evaluation and application. For a complete picture of test tubes in the thesis are also given basic information about the mechanical tests.
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Influence of lamine thickness on bifurcation appearance in ceramic laminate
Sorokina, Kristina ; Ševeček, Oldřich (referee) ; Hadraba, Hynek (advisor)
Z důvodu rozdílných koeficientů délkové teplotní roztažnosti jednotlivých vrstev vzniká ve vrstvách keramického vrstevnatého kompozitního materiálů reziduální napětí. V průběhu chladnutí vrstevnatého kompozitu ze slinovací teploty jednotlivé vrstvy smršťují různými rychlostmi v závislosti na velikosti koeficientu délkové teplotní roztažnosti. Jestliže jsou tyto vrstvy spolu pevně spojeny vzniká v jednotlivých vrstvách různě velké trvalé zbytkové napětí. Velikost residuálního napětí je dána objemovým podílem obou složek v kompozitu. Tato práce byla zaměřena na přípravu a popis 7-mi a 9-ti vrstevných keramických laminátů složených ze střídajících se vrstev dvou rozdílných materiálů. Keramické lamináty byly připraveny pomocí metody suspenzního lití a elektroforetické depozice. U připravených laminátu byl sledován vznik tzv. hranových trhlin (edge cracks) ve vrstvách obsahujících tlaková zbytková pnutí. Výsledky pozorování přítomnosti hranových trhlin pro různou konfiguraci velikosti zbytkových napětí a tloušťky vrstev byly srovnány s teoretickou předpovědí vytvořenou pomocí parametrického 2D modelu. Vliv vzniklých hranových trhlin na průběh lomu byl studován pomocí 3D rekonstrukce lomového povrchu po ohybové zkoušce připravených vrstevnatých kompozitů.
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Analýza tahové-tlakové asymetrie u koeficientů příčné deformace pomocí metody korelace digitálního obrazu
Zadina, Jan
This thesis deals with the analysis of tensile-compressive asymmetry in the coefficients of transverse deformation (Poisson's ratios) of spruce wood (Picea abies L. Karst) in all three principal directions of growth, i.e. for the complete set of 6 Poisson's ratios. Tensile and compressive stress within one direction was applied to the same test specimen, and the digital image correlation (DIC) method was used to analyze surface deformations. For this purpose, the surface of the test specimens in two adjacent planes was recorded by cameras during mechanical loading, and the deformations were fully evaluated from the digital images, from which the Poisson's ratios were subsequently calculated. The evaluation of Poisson's ratios was performed using statistical tests. Statistical t-tests were performed to test the equality of means to compare the tensile and compressive Poisson's ratios, which showed differences between the compressive and tensile Poisson's ratios only in some cases. A one-way ANOVA and Scheffé's test were also performed to compare the different directions with each other, which showed a distribution of large and small Poisson's ratios mainly in tension. A regression analysis was also performed to determine the degree of correlation between the tensile and compressive Poisson's ratios, and correlation was demonstrated in the radial and tangential directions. Regression analysis was also performed to examine the relationship with wood density, which showed a slight correlation with some of the Poisson's ratios.
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