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  • About
  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Evaluating Topology Optimization as an alternative methodology for developing Vibration Test Fixtures

Bolle, Jenny Helene January 2020 (has links)
This thesis evaluates an alternative method for creating vibration test fixtures. The new method is based on producing fixtures by utilizing the external forces, that a fixture is subjected to during vibration tests, instead of creating it with estimations and guess-work, as it is done today. The purpose is to be able to create fixtures that have high natural frequencies and are reliable during tests and the goal is to create a computational model that corresponds with the real test conditions. The computational model was defined by applying gravitational loads in all six directions on a static solid model and the computation was solved with topology optimization, to create a structure with the most optimal material distribution. Data was collected in quantities and a model was chosen to work further with to create the version that fulfills the requirements. The final version of the fixture was optimized to an optimal weight of $2.5\;kg$ and produced with additive manufacturing in order to test it on an electrodynamic shaker. The result was a fixture with improved characteristics and a computational model proven valid. Kongsberg Automotive can now create vibration fixtures with higher eigenfrequencies, lower mass and lower manufacturing costs, that are more reliable in vibration tests.

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