This thesis deals with the design of steering holder for a race car in the category Formula Student using topology optimisation and analysis of this design. The objective of this thesis is gaining knowledge about topology optimisation and application of this knowledge to the design of a replacement of the steering gearbox and its holder.

The content of this master’s thesis is the choice of a suitable concept for the multifunctional machining center for rotary and non-rotating workpieces and design and processing of one structural node of this machine. The structure of the work is divided into three parts. In the first part, the market analysis is carried out from which it follows to the second part and it is the choice of a suitable machine concept. The third part deals with its own design of the constructional structure of this machining center.

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.

The diploma thesis deals with the design of the replacement the Z 143 LSi landing gear with the new VUT 100 type landing gear in a retractable system. The first part of this thesis is devoted to the description of the Z 143 LSi aircraft and its landing gear and the description of the retractable landing gear type VUT 100. The next part describes the possible variants of the installation the VUT 100 landing gear, which are critically evaluated. Then there is selected the final variant for the installation, which is designed in Catia V5 software. The final design includes remotorization with Lycoming IO-390 and new design of engine bed. For the proposed solution, a new mass analysis with the calculation of centrations, new cases of ground load, a new flight envelope of load and additional cases of load of a new engine bed are prepared. The proposed engine bed is analyzed by the finite element calculation method in the MS Patran software. Finally, a possible scheme of the chassis retraction system is proposed.

Diplomová práce je zaměřena na optimální modelování nýtového spoje pro tři různé konfigurace pomocí metody konečných prvků v programu MSC. Nastran/Patran. Na základě prezentovaných výsledků je možné virtuálně simulovat chování nýtových spojů při zatížení, za účelem správného návrhu před provedením statických pevnostních zkoušek. Použitím těchto MKP simulací v procesu certifikace výrobku lze významně redukovat časovou i finanční náročnost pevnostních zkoušek. Při lepším porozumění chování konstrukce lze také lépe predikovat reálnou únosnost nýtových spojů.

Master’s thesis deals with computational modeling of 3D printing process done by FDM method made from PETG material using finite element method. Research section contains a brief description of 3D printing process modeling possibilities using finite element method and summarizes fundamental mechanical properties of thermoplastics. In practical section there is an evaluation of specimens printed of PETG material tensile tests. Further there is performed a sensitivity analysis of various influences on vertical imperfection of printed part Idler and is done its design modification, which is based on results of this analysis.

This thesis is concerned with the mechanical stress generated in thin layers applied on a substrate. The application takes place at high temperatures and due to different coefficients of thermal expansion of materials, the sample is deformed, and thereby the stress is generated. The first part of the thesis includes the derivation of the Stoney formula for uniaxial and biaxial stress in a layer. Besides, analytical calculations of the normal stress in the layer for the simplified link model, and shear stress on the layer interface were evaluated. The main part of the work consists of solving the problem using FEM modeling. Because the actual temperature behavior during the application was not known, a fictitious temperature load was used as an input. For the samples, the coefficients of thermal expansion of the layer were then searched so that the thermal load resulting deflection corresponds to the experimental data. Three types of models were created, namely the link body model, the axisymmetric model, and the solid model. The axisymmetric model was used for the calculation of samples forming circular isolines during deformation and a volume model for samples forming elliptical isolines. The result of the FEM calculations was the normal stress in the applied layers, for which corresponding relationships were created using regression analysis.

This master thesis deals with the modernization of the main landing gear of the Z 143 LSi aircraft. The main emphasis is placed on optimizing of the landing gear shape and its deformation characteristics. Along with this change, variants made of different materials are examined. The landing load is calculated analytically and the load-bearing capacity of the structure is verified using the numerical FEM method. This work brings a possible replacement of the current chassis, which is production-intensive not only in time and money, but also in terms of cooperation with external companies. The objective is to design a new landing gear and verify the feasibility for the case of future implementation.

This master thesis deals with the design of the internal wing structure of 3D printed flying wing VUT 714. As a part of this work was performed a load calculation, static strenght test, comparative FEM analysis and subsequently topology optimization was performed. The outcome of this master thesis is a rational design of the wing internal structure based on the load calculation and knowledge of effect of this load on the structure.

This diploma thesis is focused on finite element analysis of storage tank. The designed computational model in this work is based on existing storage tank documentation. Diploma thesis is divided into parts. Introduction part consists of various storage tanks types description and basis of finite element method. Next part contains methodical process of computational model designs, its characteristics and purpose. Designed models are loaded with set of specific border conditions. These tests are evaluated and described more closely. After that, the table of results is created and von Misses stress of all models is compared. The best model matching real construction is selected after this compare. The final part of this work consists of suggested construction changes based on the analysis results.