A smooth surface with good friction on the cycle path is not only important for the traffic safety of the cyclists but also for their comfort and level of service. Potholes, cracks, and bumps are frequent obstructions on the cycle paths. These are all maintenance-related deficiencies associated with the degradation of the structure. In general, the knowledge on degradation of roads is good, as there is a long tradition of investigation into the degradation factors. Cycle paths, even though constructed with similar materials and techniques as the roads, are however not designed in the same way as roads, mainly since they will not be subjected to the same traffic load. Thus, one purpose of this licentiate thesis is to identify degradation factors specific for cycle paths, through a state-of-the-art literature study. The literature review is complemented by two papers, where Paper A analyses the distress found on Swedish municipal cycle paths and Paper B evaluates a novel method for condition assessments on cycle paths related to cycling comfort—the Bicycle Measurement Trailer. The review and papers are meant to act as the basis for the general aim of the PhD-project, namely, to develop more knowledge on the degradation of cycle paths. This knowledge is needed to improve the structural design approaches and maintenance strategies for cycle paths and to give guidance for preventive measures to inhibit degradation. / En slät yta, med god friktion, på cykelbanan är inte bara viktig för cyklisternas trafiksäkerhet, utan för deras komfort och framkomlighet. Potthål, sprickor och ojämnheter är vanliga hinder på cykelvägarna. Dessa underhållsrelaterade brister är direkt kopplade till nedbrytningen av cykelvägarna. Generellt sett är kunskapen om nedbrytning av vägar god då det finns en lång tradition av forskning kring nedbrytningsprocesserna. Cykelvägar, även om de är byggda med liknande material och tekniker som vägarna, är dock inte dimensionerade på samma sätt som vägar då de inte utsätts för samma trafikbelastning. Ett syfte med denna licentiatuppsats är således att identifiera nedbrytningsfaktorer som är specifika för cykelvägar. En ”state-of-the-art” litteraturstudie kompletteras av två artiklar, där Paper A analyserar de skador som återfinns på svenska kommunala cykelvägar och Paper B utvärderar en ny metod, Cykelmätvagnen, för tillståndsbedömningar på cykelvägar, relaterat till cykelkomfort. Litteraturstudien och artiklarna är tänkta att ligga till grund för doktorandprojektets övergripande syfte, nämligen att utveckla mer kunskap om cykelvägars nedbrytning. Denna kunskap behövs för att förbättra de strukturella dimensioneringsprinciperna och underhållsstrategierna för cykelvägar och ge vägledning för förebyggande åtgärder som motverkar deras nedbrytning.

A aplicação do bambu como elemento estrutural é comum em muitos países da Ásia e da América do Sul, ainda que com diferentes metodologias construtivas. Apesar de algumas espécies, como a bambu Mosô (Phyllostachys Pubescens) utilizada neste trabalho, possuírem excelentes propriedades mecânicas, sua difusão como elemento construtivo esbarra na dificuldade de se conceber sistemas de ligação eficientes entre os elementos estruturais. Uma vez que as ligações são o ponto frágil da estrutura, o colapso da estrutura pode ocorrer com o elemento estrutural ainda intacto. Este trabalho buscou avaliar a influência do sistema de ligação no desempenho estrutural de treliças planas executadas com três diferentes sistemas de ligação, sujeitas a condições de carregamento semelhantes. Ao comparar as resistências obtidas em ensaios de caracterização: compressão (41 MPa), tração (146 MPa) e cisalhamento (10 MPa), com as tensões solicitantes nas barras das treliças no momento do colapso, verificou-se que as propriedades mecânicas do bambu foram subutilizadas, uma vez que o colapso das estruturas ensaiadas teve início invariavelmente nas ligações. / The use of bamboo as structural element is a reality in many countries in Asia and South America, even with different building methodologies. Although some bamboo species, as Moso (Phyllostachys Pubescens) have excellent mechanical properties, its diffusion as a building element conflicts with the difficulty on conceiving efficient connection systems between structural elements. Given that joints are the weak point of the structure, collapse may occur even when the structural element is intact. This research aimed to evaluate the influence of connection systems on the structural performance of plan trusses built with three different connection systems subjected to similar load conditions. By comparing the strengths obtained on the characterization tests of compression (41 MPa), tension (146 MPa) and shear (10 MPa) to the acting stresses on the truss bars in the moment of collapse, it was noted that bamboo mechanical properties were underused, once the collapse of the tested structures always started by the connections.

This diploma thesis deals with increasing the efficiency of the assembly workplace (production line). Thesis gradually discusses with lean production, their basic methods and the EURO VI emission standard, which is closely related to the produced product. In the main part, an analysis of the current state is performed with the help of the above-mentioned methods and a proposal of solutions to ensure efficiency. On the base of these findings, the automation of the test station is proposed, including a 3D model, drawing documentation, phases of implementation and real cost calculations with a final assessment of efficiency, return of investments and risk analysis. The second elaborated complementary variant deals with the ergonomics of the production line and includes a 3D model of newly designed tables, real calculations and final economic evaluation.

Converter of sync codes MTC to LTC is very important device to synchronize all devices which are being used for editing and other work with audio and video. Most of digital equipment can sync to MTC but LTC timecode is recorded od audio or videotape. Therefore this converter is needed to sync all connected devices to recorded timecode. This thesis is about designing and constructing the converter between these timecodes.

This master‘s thesis is focused on the design of manipulator for crankshaft handling in flexible production lines. The first part describes the types of production lines and possible ways of inter-operative manipulation. With regard to the suitability of their use, a suitable variant is selected, which is then conceptually processed and verified by technical calculations. The final conclusion is the verification of the design in terms of safety. Part of the master‘s thesis is technical drawing documentation.

The thesis focuses on the shifting mechanisms of manually shifted tractor transmissions. It provides a comprehensive overview of all significant structural nodes of the shift mechanism with an analysis of the influence of the structure on the resulting intensity of a force required for shifting. The main aim of this thesis is the design and validation of experimental equipment for measuring the force effects of the shift mechanism of a mass-produced tractor in actual operation. The design of the experimental equipment is based on a study of the used measuring technique and similar experimental equipment. The final structure is selected based on selection by the method of weighted values, taking into consideration the requirements of the structure. A functional measuring chain is designed and formed for the realization of the measurement. To evaluate the data from the technical experiment, a multibody model of the designed experimental device is created in the MSC Adams View software, through which the real parameters of the shift mechanism are obtained from the measured values. The designed experimental equipment brings the possibility of complete analysis and subsequent optimization of the tractor's shift mechanism

Master thesis deals with design of combusting chamber for gaseous fuels with predicted thermal output less than 30 kilowatts. Designed equipment will be used as a generator of flue gases with required parameters further used for experimental catalytic unit. Due to the need of draft creation inside the combustion chamber and exhaust pipe is master thesis also deals with design of ejector nozzle, which will be used for this purpose. Opening chapters of this work, considering a theoretical part, are focused on basic classification of combustion chambers and industrial burners. Next and main chapter is dedicated to main goal of this work, which is combustion chamber design, containing necessary calculations divided into balance calculation and construction design. Final chapters deals with above mentioned calculation of ejector nozzle ensuring sufficient draft and also sufficient cooling of flue gases incoming from catalytic unit.

The main intent of the thesis is design of articulated mining dumper. The contet of own designed mining dumper respects technical, aesthetic and ergonomic requirements. The thesis brings a new perspective of design solution in category of currently the most powerful articulated mining dumpers.

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The thesis contains the design and assessment of three-aisled steel building for small metal production. Supporting span of construction hall is 9, 18 and 9 m. In the middle wing is situated bridge crane with capacity of 2 tons. The estimated location of the object is Luhačovice. The initial design concept was specified by supervisor (as the idea of the investor/architect), for which was did static and structural solution and assembly details. For selected option was made a calculation of supporting structures and selected assembly details. The hall has a rectangular floor plan of 36x36m and ridge height is 9 m. The central wing is made of steel and side extensions are made of glued laminated timber.