Design of new evolution steel welded tubular frame specified for Formula Student series is the main goal of this thesis. In the first instance, type of frame designs is described. Next part of thesis is devote to rules, which must be respected in designing of new evolution of tubular frame. In main part, construction design and calculations of torsional stiffness using MKP analysis are mentioned. Interesting point of this work is located at penultimate part, which deals with preparation of tubular frame production. This is integral part of the construction process at all. Thesis ends with project summary.

This thesis is focused on building a replacement torsion system of drivetrain of 8x8 and 8x4 trucks and subsequent computational analyses of built systems. There were made two analyses. The first one is a computational analysis of the shapes of vibration and The second one is a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis is studying effect on the size of the natural frequencies under the effect of gear ratio.

This thesis deals with the possibilities for realization of the crankshaft-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engine is flat, usable in the urban vehicle. In the work described stresses exerted on the crank mechanism can balance the crankshaft, torsional stress and strength calculation method of control. In the final part of this work is outlined proposal for implementation of the crankshaft.

This masters thesis concernes with design of formula student frame. Part of masters thesis is to a overview of possible solutions. The main criterion in frame design is final torsional stiffness. Another part of frame design is too solution of suspension attachement to frame. In next part of masters thesis is solved bodywork design and it´s fastening to frame. Final part has few informations about frame manufacturing.

Diploma thesis deals with detection of torsional stiffness with using photogrammetric equipment TRITOP device and subsequent comparison with created computational model in FEM software. Measurement and calculations were accomplished according to tutorials, which are the most effective and giving the most accurate results. Next the optional method of measurement of torsional stiffness in practice is formed for future formula series called Dragon. The reasons of different results and suggestion of optimalization are sum up in the end of the thesis.

The goal of this master’s thesis is to examine the influence of eccentricity on the behaviour of forces between the piston and cylinder liner and on balancing of the crank mechanism for given parameters of the diesel engine. Another aim of this paper is to propose an appropriate balancing of the crank mechanism followed by stress analysis considering torsional vibration for a chosen value of eccentricity.

This thesis deals with forces of the crank mechanism. The aim of this work is to find the right value of the eccentricity of the crank mechanism, which will have a positive effect on the size and course of forces that cause friction losses in the crank mechanism. Next solves this balancing eccentric unit. The last part deals with the design and strength check of the crankshaft considering torsional vibration.

Built-up timber beams consist of individual lumber laminations connected together using mechanical fasteners such as nails, bolts and screws. Lateral torsional buckling (LTB) is an important failure mode that needs to be considered in deep beams with long spans and insufficient lateral supports. Due to the mechanical connectors, built-up beams are expected to have a lower moment capacity compared with solid beams with similar dimensions. The behaviour of built-up beams is greatly affected by the stiffness of the fasteners joining the individual laminations and determining the level of partial composite action attained in the beam. The current research aims to investigate the buckling behaviour of timber built-up beams. This is done by initially investigating the important parameters that play a role in the behaviour through an extensive sensitivity analysis. The focus of the analysis is on the contribution of the connections, since the buckling behaviour of individual solid timber beam element has been relatively well-established. Input parameters for the connection properties are obtained from joint level experimental tests. Finally, recommendations for specific fastener patterns and accompanying reduction factors on the buckling capacity relative to equivalent solid sections are developed and proposed.

Recent research has shown that a significant number of the falls from elevation occur when laborers are working on unfinished structures. Workers walking on wood I-joists on roofs and floors are prone to fall hazards. Wood I-joists have been replacing dimension lumber for many floor systems and a substantial number of roof systems in light-frame construction. Wood I-joists are designed to resist axial stresses on the flanges and shear stresses on the web while minimizing material used. However, wood I-joists have poor resistance to applied lateral and torsional loads and are susceptible to lateral-torsional buckling instability. Workers walking on unbraced or partially braced wood I-joists can induce axial and lateral forces as well as twist. Experimental testing demonstrated that workers cause lateral-torsional buckling instability in wood I-joists. However, no research was found related to the lateral-torsional buckling instability induced by individuals walking on the wood I-joists. Furthermore, no research was found considering the effects of the supported end conditions and partial bracing in the lateral-torsional buckling instability of wood I-joists. The goal of this research was to derive mathematical models to predict the dynamic lateral-torsional buckling instability of wood composite I-joists loaded by individuals walking considering different supported end conditions and bracing system configurations. The dynamic lateral-torsional buckling instability was analyzed by linearly combining the static lateral-torsional buckling instability with the lateral bending motion of the wood I-joists. Mathematical models were derived to calculate the static critical loads for the simply supported end condition and four wood I-joist hanger supported end conditions. Additionally, mathematical models were derived to calculate the dynamic maximum lateral displacements and positions of the individual walking on the wood I-joists for the same five different supported end conditions. Three different lean-on bracing systems were investigated, non-bracing, one-bracing, and two-bracing systems. Mathematical models were derived to calculate the amount of constraint due to the lean-on bracing system. The derived mathematical models were validated by comparison to data from testing for all supported end conditions and bracing systems The predicted critical loads using the static buckling theoretical models for the non-bracing system and the static buckling theoretical models combined with the bracing theoretical models for the simply and hanger supported end conditions agreed well with the critical loads obtained from testing for the two wood I-joist sizes investigated. The predicted maximum lateral displacements and individual positions using the bending motion theoretical models for the simply and hanger supported end conditions agreed well with the corresponding maximum lateral displacements and individual positions obtained from testing for both wood I-joist sizes. Results showed that; a) the supported end condition influenced the critical loads, maximum lateral displacements and individual positions, b) the bracing system increased the critical loads and reduced the maximum lateral displacements, c) the critical load increased as the load position displaced away from the wood I-joist mid-span, d) the critical load reduced as the initial lateral displacement of the wood I-joist increased and e) the wood I-joist mid-span was the critical point in the dynamic lateral-torsional buckling instability. / Ph. D.

A concept for undergraduate mechanics courses at universities is introduced where traditional pencil-paper based exercises are partially replaced by experimental exercises, in which smartphones are used as measurement devices. A detailed guidance for practical realization and implementation of these tasks formats into the course is presented. Three smartphone-based experimental exercises ‘The tilting smartphone’, ‘The oscillation balance’ and ‘Using the Smartphone in a Torsion Pendulum’ are presented. First empirical results with respect to the learning achievement indicate a mid size effect on the understanding of the physical concepts. Compared to the traditional pencil-paper based exercises, the students performance in the experimental exercises is slightly lower, although the motivation to solve these tasks is higher.