The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of bottom chord extensions on deflections and vibration characteristics of joist supported floor systems when joist bottom chord extensions are installed. To understand the effect of bottom chord extensions on deflections, natural frequency, damping, mode shape and effective mass, extensive analytical and experimental studies were conducted on single span and three span joist supported laboratory footbridges with different bottom chord extension configurations. Finite element computer models were created to simulate and compare the results of stiffness and vibration tests. Testing was done with a) the bottom chord extensions in-place before the concrete was placed, b) with all or part of the bottom chord extensions removed, and c) after the bottom chord extensions had been reinstalled with jacking for the single span footbridge and without jacking for the three-span footbridge. Results from the stiffness tests indicate that re-installing the bottom chord extensions to the joists of the single span footbridge with cured concrete with the center of the span raised helps to reduce the uniform load deflections to some extent, but not as much as placing the bottom chord extensions before the concrete placement. Likewise, for the three span footbridge, placing the bottom chord extensions before the concrete placement is observed to be a better solution. Results from the dynamic tests indicate that the effect of bottom chord extensions on the single span footbridge is consistent for natural frequency, 20 psf live load deflections, sinusoidal excitations with high amplitudes, quarter point heel drop excitations, walking excitations, and effective mass values. The effect of bottom chord extensions on the three span footbridge is consistent for the natural frequency and 20 psf deflections. However, the FRF (Frequency Response Function) peaks of chirp, heel drop, sinusoidal excitations, accelerations from walking data, and the MEScope and Finite Element model effective mass results do not follow a common trend. It can be concluded that even though the footbridge was stiffened by the bottom chord extensions, that does not necessarily mean that the acceleration levels, and hence the frequency response function peaks, decrease. However, bottom chord extensions do increase the natural frequencies for all the three governing bending modes. / Ph. D.

1. Einführung in die Theorie dynamischer Analysen mit Creo Simulate 2. Modalanalysen (Standard und mit Vorspannung) 3. Dynamische Analysen einschließlich Klassifizierung der Analysen; einige einfache Beispiele für eigene Studien (eine Welle unter Unwuchtanregung und ein Ein-Massen-Schwinger) sowie etliche Beispiele größerer dynamischer Systemmodelle aus unterschiedlichsten Anwendungsbereichen 4. Feedback an den Softwareentwickler PTC (Verbesserungsvorschläge und Softwarefehler) 5. Referenzen / 1. Introduction to dynamic analysis theory in Creo Simulate 2. Modal analysis (standard and with prestress) 3. Dynamic analysis, including analysis classification, some simple examples for own self-studies (shaft under unbalance excitation and a one-mass-oscillator) and several real-world examples of bigger dynamic systems 4. Feedback to the software developer PTC (enhancement requests and code issues) 5. References

1. Einführung in die Theorie dynamischer Analysen mit Creo Simulate 2. Modalanalysen (Standard und mit Vorspannung) 3. Dynamische Analysen einschließlich Klassifizierung der Analysen; einige einfache Beispiele für eigene Studien (eine Welle unter Unwuchtanregung und ein Ein-Massen-Schwinger) sowie etliche Beispiele größerer dynamischer Systemmodelle aus unterschiedlichsten Anwendungsbereichen 4. Feedback an den Softwareentwickler PTC (Verbesserungsvorschläge und Softwarefehler) 5. Referenzen / 1. Introduction to dynamic analysis theory in Creo Simulate 2. Modal analysis (standard and with prestress) 3. Dynamic analysis, including analysis classification, some simple examples for own self-studies (shaft under unbalance excitation and a one-mass-oscillator) and several real-world examples of bigger dynamic systems 4. Feedback to the software developer PTC (enhancement requests and code issues) 5. References

Esta pesquisa propõe uma metodologia de alocação otimizada de monitores da Qualidade da Energia Elétrica (QEE) em sistemas de distribuição, de modo que estes sejam sensíveis tanto às variações de tensão de curta duração, bem como às potenciais condições de ressonância harmônica. A metodologia de alocação dispõe da aplicação do Método de Posição de Faltas (MPF) e da Análise de Ressonância Harmônica Modal (ARHM) para a construção de uma matriz binária de cobertura. Esta matriz é então utilizada pelo processo de otimização para a determinação dos melhores locais de instalação dos monitores, garantindo assim o completo monitoramento dos distúrbios da QEE considerados. A partir do MPF, é estudado o comportamento das tensões nodais remanescentes do Sistema de Distribuição (SD) em análise frente a situações de curtos-circuitos que provocam afundamentos e /ou elevações de tensão. Pela ARHM, as impedâncias modais associadas ao modo crítico são calculadas para a identificação das respectivas frequências de ressonância harmônica do SD. Além disso, a partir dos autovetores críticos, associados ao modo crítico, também se obtém o grau de observabilidade das condições de ressonância para cada nó do SD. A otimização minimiza a quantidade necessária de monitores para a completa observação dos distúrbios de QEE considerados, e é formulada como um modelo de programação linear inteira com variáveis binárias. Para a resolução deste problema de otimização utilizou-se o algoritmo Branch and Bound. A metodologia foi testada para um SD de 15 nós, baseado em uma rede do CIGRÉ, e para um SD de 24 nós, baseado no SD de 34 nós do IEEE. Os resultados apontam a necessidade de instalação de 2 a 4 monitores para o SD de 15 nós, e de 2 a 9 monitores para o SD de 24 nós, para a completa observabilidade dos distúrbios de QEE considerados. A metodologia de alocação otimizada de monitores de QEE apresenta-se como uma ferramenta auxiliar para o planejamento de um sistema de monitoramento que promova meios para a melhoria dos índices de QEE. / This research proposes an optimized allocation methodology of Power Quality (PQ) meters in Distribution System (DS), considering short duration voltage variations and potential harmonic resonance conditions. The allocation methodology uses the Fault Position Method (FPM) and the Harmonic Resonance Modal Analysis (HRMA) in order to obtain a binary covering matrix, which is lately used by the optimization process. The optimization process determines the best installation nodes of the minimum number of PQ monitors that complete observe the considered PQ disturbances. From the FPM, the behavior of the remaining nodal voltages is studied for different short-circuit situations, which cause voltage sags and/ or swells. The HRMA is used to calculate the modal impedances related to the critical modes and identify the respective harmonic frequencies of the DS. Moreover, from the critical eigenvectors, associated with the critical mode, it is also obtained the observability level of the respective harmonic resonance frequencies. The allocation problem is modeled as an integer linear programming that minimizes the number of necessary PQ meters, ensuring the complete observation of the considered PQ disturbances. The optimization is performed using a Branch and Bound algorithm. The allocation methodology was tested for a 15 nodes DS based on a CIGRÉ network, and for 24 node DS derived from the IEEE 34 node test system. Results indicate that 2 to 4 PQ monitors are required for the 15 nodes DS, and 2 to 9 PQ monitors for the 34 DS in order to completely observe the considered PQ disturbances. The allocation methodology presentes itself as an auxiliary tool for the PQ monitoring planning, which may leads to the improvement of the PQ indices.

L’industrie automobile fournie de plus en plus d’effort pour optimiser l’aérodynamique externe des véhicules afin de réduire son empreinte écologique. Dans ce cadre, l’objectif de ce projet est d’examiner les structures tourbillonnaires responsables de la dégradation de traînée et de proposer une solution de contrôle actif permettant d’améliorer l’efficacité aérodynamique d’un véhicule SUV. Après une étude expérimentale de la maquette POSUV échelle réduite, une analyse modale croisée permet d’identifier les structures périodiques corrélées de l’écoulement qui pilotent la dépression sur le hayon. Une solution de contrôle optimale par jets pulsés sur le parechoc arrière, est obtenue avec un algorithme génétique. Celle-ci permet de réduire la dépression du hayon de 20% et l’analyse croisée des résultats instationnaires avec contrôle montre un changement significatif de la distribution spectrale. Après deux études préliminaires sur la rampe inclinée à 25° et sur le Corps d’Ahmed à 47°, la simulation de POSUV à partir d’un solveur LES, en éléments finis, est validé par rapport aux résultats expérimentaux. L’approfondissement des résultats 3D permet de comprendre les pertes aérodynamiques. La simulation de l’écoulement contrôlé permet également d’identifier les mécanismes du contrôle d’écoulements. / The automotive industry dedicates a lot of effort to improve the aerodynamical performances of road vehicles in order to reduce its carbon footprint. In this context, the target of the present work is to analyze the origin of aerodynamic losses on a reduced scale generic Sport Utility Vehicle and to achieve a drag reduction using an active flow control strategy. After an experimental characterization of the flow past the POSUV, a cross-modal DMD analysis is used to identify the correlated periodical features responsible for the tailgate pressure loss. Thanks to a genetic algorithm procedure, 20% gain on the tailgate pressure is obtained with optimal pulsed blowing jets on the rear bumper. The same cross-modal methodology allows to improve our understanding of the actuation mechanism. After a preliminary study of the 25° inclined ramp and of the Ahmed Body computations, the numerical simulation of the POSUV is corroborated with experiments using the cross-modal method. Deeper investigations on the three-dimensional flow characteristics explain more accurately the wake flow behavior. Finally, the controlled flow simulations propose additional insights on the actuation mechanisms allowing to reduce the aerodynamic losses.

[pt] Ainda hoje a animação de caracteres tridimensionais é um processo manual. Aplicações como jogos de computadores, ou capturas de movimentos para efeitos especiais em filmes requerem incessante intervenções do artista, que praticamente guia os movimentos a cada passo. Nesses exemplos as ferramentas disponíveis oferecem geralmente edição de detalhes, ou no espaço ou no tempo. Essa tese utiliza duas abordagens analíticas ao processo de animação: harmônica e modal, permitindo descrever movimentos com poucos controles. O resultado destas animações é mostrado em tempo real para o usuário graças às suas implementações na GPU. Em particular, permite escolher os parâmetros de controle através de galerias animadas em tempo real ou ainda usar as freqüências da música para guiar a animação. / [en] Animation of three-dimensional characters is still a mostly manual process. Applications such as computer games and motion capture for special effects in movies require continuous intervention from the artist, who needs to guide the movement almost step by step. In such examples the available tools provide controls mainly over local details, either in space or in time. This thesis uses two analytical frameworks to deal with the process of animation: harmonic and modal analyses, allowing the description of movements with a reduced set of controls. A GPU implementation of the resulting animations allows for real-time rendering of those. In particular, it allows applications such as interactive control tuning through design galleries animated in real-time or three-dimensional music visualization. Particularly, it allows the choice of control parameters through the use of animated galleries in realtime and the use of music frequencies to guide the animation.

Dans cette thèse, nous nous proposons d’investiguer les signaux expérimentaux provenant des transmissions par courroie, afin d’envisager par exemple le diagnostic de la tension. N’étant pas issu du domaine de la Mécanique, nous présentons donc une bibliographie exhaustive et thématique sur la théorie et l’expérimentation dans les systèmes transmissions par courroie. Le résumé de ce travail a permis de choisir une approche de modélisation mécanique correspondant au mieux aux conditions réelles de fonctionnement de notre système. Elle inclut les variations temporelles dans la vitesse de rotation du moteur qui entraîne la transmission entière et des changements dans la tension de la courroie. Malheureusement, nous n’avons pas réussi à implémenter numériquement les équations de simulation. Néanmoins, les conclusions que nous en tirons nous aident par la suite à mieux comprendre et interpréter les résultats expérimentaux obtenus, après application de l’ensemble des procédures de Traitement du signal. Notre panoplie d’outils de traitements numériques est tirée d’une longue analyse comparative des différents algorithmes de Traitement du Signal existants, dédiés à la surveillance, au diagnostic et au pronostic des défaillances observées sur les roulements et les engrenages. Nous les avons réadaptés pour convenir à l'étude des paramètres variables (tension, charge et/ou vitesse) qui peuvent apparaître dans les transmissions par courroie. Le principal intérêt de notre travail est le développement d’une procédure automatisée et efficace, permettant un suivi fiable des défaillances, dans les domaines d’analyses : modale, traditionnelle (temporelle, fréquentielle, spectrale), synchrone, temps-fréquence et surtout « cyclostationnaire » . Dans ce dernier domaine, avec des méthodes d’extraction de sources à partir d’un signal préalablement rééchantillonné, nous étudions spécifiquement les composantes périodique et aléatoire. Chaque type de défaut (variations au niveau de la tension, la charge et/ou la vitesse) a une signature que nous cherchons à distinguer avec des indicateurs de condition(temporels, fréquentiels et spectraux). Nous essayons de comparer les résultats expérimentaux à la théorie sur les transmissions par courroie. Grâce aux méthodes et algorithmes développés dans ce travail de thèse, nous apportons une contribution permettant de traiter un certain nombre de problèmes inhérents aux transmissions par courroies, à partir de leurs signaux expérimentaux acquis sur des accéléromètres, des jauges de contraintes et des codeurs optiques / In this PHD, we investigate experimental signals recorded from belt drives with a diagnosis aim of belt tension. Our research works present an exhaustive and thematic bibliography on theory and experimentation in belt drive to complete our insufficient knowledges in mechanical domain. We choosed a theoritical approach nearest real conditions of our belt drives bench. We included time fluctuaction in drive shaft speed and blet changes. Unfortunately, we could not resolve motion equations because existence of numerical limits. All conclusions will be used to understand and interprate experimental results after our signal processing numerical procedures. Our tools panel of numerical process comes from a comparative analysis extracted in several scientific documents and differents algorithms. They dedicate to surveillance, diagnosis and pronostic oriented toward bear and gear defaults. A adaptation in our belt case is necessary with variables parameters (tension, load and/or speed) affecting our case. In our automatic approach, we study several faults in analysis domains : modal, traditionnal (time, frequency, spectrum), synchronous, time-frequency and « cyclostationary » . In this last domain, we extract both comopnent (discret and random), after an previous resmapling operation applying to raw collected signal. Each falut type has a specific signature to discriminate with pertinent condition indications (time, frequency and spectrum domains). All results are discussed at the end of this PHD document. Our developped methods and algorithms are a contribution to process belt drives problems, from exprerimental signals recording with acceleromertes, constraint gauges and optical coders

This doctoral thesis concerns flanking transmission in light weight, wooden multi-storey buildings within the low frequency, primarily 20-120 Hz. The overall aim is to investigate how the finite element method can contribute in the design phase to evaluate different junctions regarding flanking transmission. Two field measurements of accelerations in light weight wooden buildings have been evaluated. In these, two sources; a stepping machine, and an electrodynamic shaker, were used. The shaker was shown to give more detailed information. However, since a light weight structure in field exhibit energy losses to surrounding building parts, reliable damping estimates were difficult to obtain. In addition, two laboratory measurements were made. These were evaluated using experimental modal analysis, giving the eigenmodes and the damping of the structures. The damping for these particular structures varies significantly with frequency, especially when an elastomer is used in the floor-wall junction. The overall damping is also higher when elastomers are used in the floor-wall junction in comparison to a screwed junction. By analysing the eigenmodes, using the modal assurance criterion, of the same structure with two types of junctions it was concluded that the modes become significantly different. Thereby the overall behavior differs. Several finite element models representing both the field and laboratory test setups have been made. The junctions between the building blocks in the models have been modeled using tie or springs and dashpots. Visual observation and the modal assurance criterion show that there is more rotational stiffness in the test structures than in the models. The findings in this doctoral thesis add understanding to how modern joints in wooden constructions can be represented by FE modelling. They will contribute in developing FE models that can be used to see the acoustic effects prior to building an entire house. However, further research is still needed. / Denna doktorsavhandling behandlar flanktransmission i flervåningshus med trästomme, inom det lågfrekventa området, främst 20-120 Hz. Det övergripande målet är att undersöka hur finita elementmetoden kan bidra i konstruktionsfasen för att utvärdera olika knutpunkters inverkan på flanktransmissionen. Två fältmätningar av accelerationer i trähus har utvärderats. I dessa har två olika lastkällor använts, i den första en stegljudsapparat och i den andra en elektrodynamisk vibrator (shaker). Det visades att shakern kan ge mer detaljerad information, men eftersom vibrationerna även sprider sig till omgivande byggnadsdelar vid fältmätningarna var det svårt att estimera tillförlitliga dämpningsdata även då shaker användes. Fältmätningarna följdes av två mätningar i laborationsmiljö. Dessa två experiment utvärderades med experimentell modalanalys, vilket ger egenmoder och dämpning hos strukturerna. Dämpningen för dessa trähuskonstruktioner varierar kraftigt med frekvens. Extra stora variationer registreras då en elastomer användes i knutpunkten mellan golv och vägg. Den totala dämpningen är generellt högre när elastomerer används i knutpunkten mellan golv och vägg i jämförelse med då knutpunkten är skruvad. Genom att analysera egenmoder och deras korrelationer (MAC), för samma trästruktur men med olika typer av knutpunkter, drogs slutsatsen att knutpunkten drastiskt förändrar strukturens dynamiska beteende. Flera finita elementmodeller av både fält- och laboratorieuppställningar har gjorts. I dessa har knutpunkterna mellan byggnadsdelar modellerats helt styvt eller med hjälp av fjädrar och dämpare. Visuella observationer av egenmoder och korrelationen dem emellan visar att det finns mer rotationsstyvhet i försöken än i finita elementmodellerna. Resultaten i denna doktorsavhandling har gett förståelse för hur knutpunkter i träkonstruktioner beter sig och kan simuleras med finit elementmodellering. Vidare kan resultaten bidra till utvecklingen av FE-modeller som kan användas för att kunna se de akustiska effekterna redan under konstruktionsstadiet. Dock behövs ytterligare forskning inom området.

Bei der Fertigung von Siliziumwafern durch Zerteilen eines Siliziumblockes kommt das Drahttrennläppverfahren zur Anwendung. Es wird eine Erregereinheit entwickelt, die den Siliziumblock während des Schneidprozesses zu Schwingungen anregt. Die Verwendung von Piezoaktoren ermöglicht mehrachsige Schwingungen mit variabler Frequenz und Amplitude. Wesentliche Bestandteile der Arbeit sind experimentelle Untersuchungen an den Aktoren und der gesamten Erregereinheit sowie die Modellierung des Gesamtsystems mit Hilfe linearer Einzelmodelle. Es zeigt sich, dass die Aktoren bei dynamischen Anwendungen linear beschrieben werden können, während das Gesamtmodell besonders in den Resonanzbereichen aufgrund montagebedingter Einflüsse Schwächen aufweist. Abschließend wird der Einfluss der Schwingungsanregung beim Drahtsägen untersucht. Aus den Versuchen geht hervor, dass im getesteten Frequenz- und Amplitudenbereich sowohl hohe Erregerfrequenzen als auch –amplituden geringere Schnittkräfte zur Folge haben.

[pt] Colunas de aço estaiadas e protendidas são conhecidas como excelente solução em escoramento de grandes estruturas, como colunas de coberturas de lonas tensionadas, etc. Este trabalho apresenta uma série de ensaios experimentais tridimensionais em escala real desenvolvidos para determinação do comportamento estrutural de colunas de aço estaiadas e protendidas. Foram estudadas as variações no nível de protensão e na rigidez dos estais, além de descrever como os ensaios experimentais das três colunas de aço estaiadas são realizados: compreendendo os materiais utilizados; um novo sistema de medição de força nos estais; os passos e dificuldades na montagem das três colunas e o sistema de protensão aplicado. Existem alguns parâmetros que influenciam diretamente na resistência dessas colunas estaiadas, como por exemplo, a altura da coluna, o diâmetro externo, entre outros. Devido ao comportamento complexo deste tipo de colunas e ao grande esforço computacional para simulação do comportamento estrutural, através de uma análise paramétrica, optou-se por utilizar um projeto de experimentos junto com redes neurais a fim de extrapolar e obter novos resultados para carga crítica do sistema estrutural sem a necessidade de análise por programas de elementos finitos. De forma a complementar a tese, realizou-se um estudo do comportamento do sistema estrutural sujeito a ações dinâmicas através do programa de elementos finitos ANSYS com o objetivo de determinar as frequências naturais associadas aos seus modos de vibração. Também foi estudada a aplicação de um carregamento súbito para determinação do fator de amplificação dinâmico da coluna de aço estaiada e protendida. / [en] Prestressed steel columns are known as an efficient structural solution for great variety of temporary or permanent supporting systems for large span spatial frames and tensile surface structures. This work presents of full-scale three-dimensional tests carriedout for the assessment of structural behaviour of prestressed stayed steel columns. It was studied the effect prestress force level, stiffness of column braces and stays. Test setup and a new force measuring system for the column stays is fully described. Prestressed stayed steel columns have their strength dependant of parameters like: length, hollow section diameter, brace length and stiffness and axial stiffness of stays. Due to the complex behaviour of such columns that demands great computational effort for numerical simulations required for a parametric analysis it was used an experiment design tool coupled with neural network techniques employed to generate new data for the prestressed column buckling load. A study of the dynamic behaviour of prestressed columns using the finite element package ANSYS was carried-out in order to determine the column natural frequencies and their associated vibration modes. It was also studied the application of sudden loads to determine the dynamic amplification factor of this type of prestressed stayed steel column.