Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-15T19:36:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jessica Rodrigues Camara.pdf: 4063408 bytes, checksum: d160fbb4a019fe268fcee175023d69fd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-03-18 / In this work, it was studied the physical-mechanical properties of elastomers based on ethylene-propylene-diene monomer copolymer (EPDM) with barite addition, witch is a filler in powder form, opening way for application of these composites in the protection and shield against X radiation, in the form of aprons. These aprons come to substitute the elastomeric ones with lead filler in ergonomic and economically advantageous conditions. Elastomeric composites with different barite concentrations were studied: 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150phr (parts per hundred of ruber). Among the studied properties are distinguished: tensile strength, module strength, tear strength, compression set, hardness, fluid absorption, morphologic analysis, X-ray attenuation and equivalent thickness of attenuation in Pb. The results showed that all the compositions present a good dispersion of the filler in the matrix. It was observed that the increase of the barite concentration provokes an increase in the X-ray attenuation, equivalent thickness of attenuation in Pb, hardness, tensile strength, elasticity module, tear strength and in the compression set of composites, as well as a decrease in the oil absorption. / Neste trabalho estudou-se as propriedades dos elastômeros a base do copolímero de etilenopropileno-dieno monômero (EPDM) com a adição de barita, que é uma carga em pó, abrindo caminho para aplicação destes compostos na proteção e blindagem contra a radiação X, na forma de aventais, em substituição dos aventais a base de elastômero carregado com chumbo em condições. Foram estudados compostos elastoméricos com diferentes concentrações de barita: 50, 75, 100, 125 e 150phr (partes por 100 partes de borracha). Entre as propriedades estudadas destacam-se: resistência à tração, módulo sob tração, resistência ao rasgo, deformação permanente à compressão, dureza, absorção de fluído, análise morfológica, atenuação de raios X e espessura equivalente de atenuação em Pb. Os resultados mostraram que todas as composições apresentam uma boa dispersão da carga na matriz. Observou-se que com o aumento da concentração de barita há um aumento na atenuação de raios X, na espessura equivalente de atenuação em Pb, na dureza, na resistência à tração, no módulo de elasticidade, na resistência ao rasgo, na deformação permanente sob compressão dos compostos, bem como um decréscimo na absorção de óleo.

The thesis deal with structural design of steel footbridge for pedestrians and cyclist over the Bečva river in Černotín village. Span of the footbridge is 50 m. The basic material is steel S355 and S460. At the beginning were created two variants. First one is an arched footbridge and the second one is cable stayed footbridge. After evaluation variants was selected the cable stayed footbridge. The selected variant was assessed in detail including joints and bearings. Structure is designed in compliance with valid standards of ČSN EN and corresponds with ultimate and serviceability limit state. For structural design was used software RFEM 5.17.01 of Dlubal company.

This diploma thesis contains a study of current composite structure of footbridge and in part II design and assessment of steel structure of footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists placed on current footbridge location. Current footbridge is located on "nábřeží Dukelských hrdinů" in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. In part I, assessment of the current composite structure of footbridge is done, using ČSN and ČSN EN standards for adjusted static behavior of the structure. Comparison of both assessments is made and also with an original assessment from 1988. In part II, design and assessment of steel structure of footbridge placed on currents footbridge location described in part I is done.The structure was designed as two vierendeels trusses connected with cross beams, supporting concrete bridge deck. 9 variants were examined, differing with truss height and the number of verticals. Detailed design and assessment for parts of the structure is done for the chosen variant.

<p>Real-time hybrid simulation (RTHS) has demonstrated certain advantages over conventional large-scale testing. In an RTHS, the system that is under study is partitioned into a numerical and a physical substructure, where the numerical part is comprised of those elements that are easier to model mathematically, while the physical part consists of those that present a complex behavior difficult to capture in a numerical model. The most complex part of this study is the isolation system, a technology used to protect structures against earthquakes by modifying how they respond to ground motions. Unbonded Fiber Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (UFREIs) are devices that can accomplish this task and have gained attention in recent years because of their modest but valuable features that make them suitable for implementation in low-rise buildings and in developing countries because of their low cost. Our end goal for this work is to enable the testing of scaled versions of these elastomeric isolators to understand their behavior under shear tests and realistic loading. </p> <p>A testing instrument was designed and constructed to apply a uniaxial compressive force up to 22kN and a shear force of 8kN simultaneously to the specimens. A testing program was conducted where four primary sources of signal distortion were identified as caused by the servo-hydraulic system. From these results, a mechanics-based model was developed to understand better the dynamics that the sliding table can introduce to the measured signals accounting for inertial and dissipative forces. Two Bouc-Wen models were implemented to simulate the behavior of the UFREIs. The first only accounts for the hysteretic behavior of the isolator, and the second accounts for the additional nonlinearities found in the isolator’s behavior. These models were assembled in a virtual RTHS which is available to users interested in learning the applications of RTHS of a base-isolated structure with a nonlinear component.</p> <p>An RTHS experiment was conducted in the IISL where the control system comprised a delay compensator and a proportional-integral controller, which exhibited a good tracking performance with minimal delay and low RMSE. However, it can increase the distortion of the oil-column resonance in the measured signals. The simulation captures the behavior of the isolated structure for small displacements. However, it underestimates the displacement of the full-scale specimen for large displacements. The RTHS showed a better approximation of the displacement of the full-scale structure than the theoretical behavior approximated by the Bouc-Wen models.</p>

Résumé : Ce projet de maîtrise s’intéresse au comportement ultime d’une structure en acier, contrôlée sismiquement par des amortisseurs élastomères et des contreventements en chevron. Les séismes peuvent causer des dommages considérables quand les infrastructures et les bâtiments ne sont pas construits selon les normes et les techniques appropriées. Par conséquent, réduire l’impact des séismes revient particulièrement à construire des ouvrages sécuritaires en tenant compte bien entendu du paramètre économique. Ainsi Gauron, Girard, Paultre et Proulx ont étudié en 2009, un système de reprise de forces latérales, constitué uniquement de treventements en chevron montés en série avec des amortisseurs en caoutchouc naturel fibré ayant de nombreux avantages. Premièrement, le système reste élastique sous le séisme de design en réduisant les efforts sismiques linéaires par un facteur supérieur à R[indice inférieur d] = 3 par rapport à un cadre conventionnel. Deuxièmement, il est capable de contrôler les déplacements sous la limite du CNBC 2010 (Code National du Bâtiment du Canada 2010), et même de réduire ces derniers dans certains cas. Par conséquent, il permet de réduire les sections des poutres et des poteaux des cadres par rapport à une structure conventionnelle ainsi que les coûts de réparation après un séisme. Toutefois, le comportement à l’état limite ultime d’un tel système, ses limites et ses réserves de sécurité restaient à déterminer. Ainsi, l’objectif global de ce projet de recherche est de déterminer les différents mécanismes de ruine possibles de ce système, d’établir des limites et réserves de sécurité, et de préciser, après avoir formulé certaines recommandations, à quelles conditions il peut être utilisé dans le dimensionnement de nouvelles structures. Pour atteindre les objectifs fixés, deux essais quasi statiques ont été réalisés sur deux cadres en acier dimensionnés avec le système. Des essais dynamiques ont aussi été réalisés afin d’avoir les propriétés viscoélastiques des amortisseurs. Le premier essai a mis en évidence un mécanisme de ruine inattendu et prématuré qui a souligné un défaut majeur dans les connexions des diagonales avec l’amortisseur. Le second essai a révélé un des mécanismes de ruine envisagés initialement où le caoutchouc se déchire après l’initiation du flambement dans la diagonale comprimée. Les résultats expérimentaux ont montré que l’amortisseur constitue le maillon faible du système, et que des efforts parasites peuvent réduire significativement la capacité portante des structures dimensionnées avec un tel système. Dans les deux cas, les résultats ont montré que la méthode de dimensionnement du système tel qu’elle est définie actuellement mérite d’être améliorée. En ce sens, des recommandations relatives au dimensionnement des différents éléments des structures dimensionnées avec le système ont été élaborées, particulièrement en ce qui concerne le caoutchouc et les connexions. // Abstract : This thesis focuses on the ultimate behavior of steel structures, controlled seismically by elastomeric dampers and chevron bracings. Earthquakes can cause considerable damages when infrastructures and buildings are not built considering appropriate standards and technics. Therefore, mitigating the impact of earthquakes means essentially building safe structures by taking account of economic parameters too. Thus Gauron, Girard, Paultre and Proulx studied in 2009 a seismic force resisting system consisting only of chevron braces connected in series with fiber-reinforced natural rubber dampers that offers many benefits. First, the system remains elastic under the design earthquake by reducing linear seismic efforts by a factor of R[subscript d] = 3 compared to a conventional frame. Secondly, it allows to control the displacements under the limits of NBCC 2010 (National Building Code of Canada 2010), and even to reduce them in some cases. Therefore, it allows a reduction of sections of beams and columns of conventional frames and it prevents repairing costs of the structure after an earthquake. However, the ultimate limit state behavior of this system, its limitations and safety reserves have not been determined yet. Thus, the overall objective of this project is to determine the different possible failure mechanisms of the system, to set its limits and safety reserves, and to state after some recommendations, how it can be used in the design of new structures. To achieve these objectives, two quasi static tests were performed on two steel frames designed with the new system. Dynamic tests were also conducted to get the viscoelastic properties of the damping material. The first quasi static test revealed an unexpected and premature failure mechanism that pointed out a major flaw in the connections of the braces with the damper. The second test revealed one of the failure mechanisms originally expected where the rubber tears after buckling of the compression brace. The experimental results have shown that the damper is the weak element in the system, and that additional forces can significantly reduce the structural capacity of structures designed with the system. In both cases, the results have shown that the actual design method of the system should be improved. Thus, recommendations for the design of elements of structures designed with this system have been developed, particularly with regard to the rubber and brace connections.

Die Arbeit befasst sich mit einem neuen textilverstärkten Zugmittel mit formschlüssiger Krafteinleitung. Im Grundlagenteil werden Aufbau, Eigenschaften und Dimensionierungsgrundlagen von Rollenketten und Zahnriemenantrieben erörtert, sowie textile und elastomere Werkstoffe betrachtet. Aus den Betrachtungen zum Stand der Technik, der Maschenware mit hochfesten Filamentgarnen und deren polymeren Beschichtungen wird der Entwicklungsansatz abgeleitet. Mit Hilfe eines Spezialkettenwirkverfahrens werden die textilen Zugträger als Recht/Links-Maschenware hergestellt. Das besondere daran ist die teilungsgenaue Einbindung der Bolzen in die Maschenstruktur bei der Fertigung. Eine anschließende elastomere Beschichtung verbessert die mechanischen Eigenschaften erheblich und fixiert die Bolzen axial. Dabei werden reaktive Polyurethane im Gießverfahren und thermoplastische Elastomere im Spritzgießverfahren eingesetzt. Drei ausgewählte textile Bindungen mit verschiedenen Beschichtungen wurden statisch und dynamisch, anhand von Proben und endlos verbundenen Zugmitteln, ausführlich untersucht. Die daraus abgeleiteten Bauteil-Wöhlerlinien und Leistungsdiagramme bilden die Grundlage zur Auslegung der textilverstärkten Zugmittel für Anwendungen im Maschinenbau. / The dissertation deals with a new textile reinforced with form-closed force application. The basis of structure, properties and sizing basics of roller chain drives and belt drives are discussed and considered textile and elastomeric materials. From consideration of the prior art, the knitted fabric with high tenacity filament of polymeric coatings and their development approach is derived. Using a special knitting process, the textile chain tension members are produced as a right / left-knit fabric. The special thing about it is the exact distribution of involvement of the pins in the mesh structure during manufacturing. Subsequent elastomeric coating significantly improves the mechanical properties and fixes the bolt axially. These reactive polyurethanes by casting and thermoplastic elastomers are used in injection molding. Three selected textile bonds with different coatings were statically and dynamically examine in detail the basis of samples and associated endless traction means. The derived component S/N curves and performance charts are the basis for the design of textile-reinforced tension means for applications in mechanical engineering.

The Diploma thesis deals with design and static assessment of timber footbridge structural system for pedestrians and cyclist across the Trebuvka river in Lostice on the site of the existing footbridge. Structural system is designed in two alternatives and assessed according to the current standards. Spans of the bridge are 2x18 m and 1x6 m. The main beams are made of glued laminated timber, other parts of the structure are made of timber and steel elements. First alternative is designed as a simple half-through truss beam, second alternative as continuous beam with variable height where the deck is sitting on top of the girders.

This master's thesis deals with the designing of the appropriate supporting steel structure footbridge for pedestrians. The footbridge is used to connect two separate buildings (buildings D and Z at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Brno University of Technology). Four variants have been designed about solutions supporting steel structure. The final variant was prepared in detail and was carried out static assessment of the individual elements and selected details. The main supporting structure of this variant are two trusses. Diagonals of these trusses are designed linkage system of Macalloy 460. Bridge deck is designed of composite steel a concrete board with crossbars. The footbridge is designed as simple beam with an overhanging end. Length span is 34.8 m, length overhanging ends is 5.8 meters. The total length of the footbridge is 40.6 meters. Width of footbridge is 2.8 meters. Free width is 2 meters. In the cross point with the axis of local road is height of footbridge above ground 4.43 meters. Next to the building Z, there is a footbridge stored on a concrete support, near the building D, the footbridge is stored on a steel frame of support. The footbridge is deposited on elastomeric bearings. The footbridge is being protected from the weather. The sheating of the building is designed by Wictec 60 system. The master's thesis also contains drawing documentation of the proposed solution.

Die Arbeit befasst sich mit einem neuen textilverstärkten Zugmittel mit formschlüssiger Krafteinleitung. Im Grundlagenteil werden Aufbau, Eigenschaften und Dimensionierungsgrundlagen von Rollenketten und Zahnriemenantrieben erörtert, sowie textile und elastomere Werkstoffe betrachtet. Aus den Betrachtungen zum Stand der Technik, der Maschenware mit hochfesten Filamentgarnen und deren polymeren Beschichtungen wird der Entwicklungsansatz abgeleitet. Mit Hilfe eines Spezialkettenwirkverfahrens werden die textilen Zugträger als Recht/Links-Maschenware hergestellt. Das besondere daran ist die teilungsgenaue Einbindung der Bolzen in die Maschenstruktur bei der Fertigung. Eine anschließende elastomere Beschichtung verbessert die mechanischen Eigenschaften erheblich und fixiert die Bolzen axial. Dabei werden reaktive Polyurethane im Gießverfahren und thermoplastische Elastomere im Spritzgießverfahren eingesetzt. Drei ausgewählte textile Bindungen mit verschiedenen Beschichtungen wurden statisch und dynamisch, anhand von Proben und endlos verbundenen Zugmitteln, ausführlich untersucht. Die daraus abgeleiteten Bauteil-Wöhlerlinien und Leistungsdiagramme bilden die Grundlage zur Auslegung der textilverstärkten Zugmittel für Anwendungen im Maschinenbau. / The dissertation deals with a new textile reinforced with form-closed force application. The basis of structure, properties and sizing basics of roller chain drives and belt drives are discussed and considered textile and elastomeric materials. From consideration of the prior art, the knitted fabric with high tenacity filament of polymeric coatings and their development approach is derived. Using a special knitting process, the textile chain tension members are produced as a right / left-knit fabric. The special thing about it is the exact distribution of involvement of the pins in the mesh structure during manufacturing. Subsequent elastomeric coating significantly improves the mechanical properties and fixes the bolt axially. These reactive polyurethanes by casting and thermoplastic elastomers are used in injection molding. Three selected textile bonds with different coatings were statically and dynamically examine in detail the basis of samples and associated endless traction means. The derived component S/N curves and performance charts are the basis for the design of textile-reinforced tension means for applications in mechanical engineering.