This report presents the degree project for a master's degree in Mechanical Engineeringat Luleå University of Technology performed by Emma Olsson at GKN ePowertrain in Köping. The aim of the thesis was to develop a calculation method to evaluate fatigue ina weld due to torsion. During the degree project, two di erent calculation methods weredeveloped - An analytical method and a numerical method. The analytical method is based on a calculation method already used at GKN for calculatingfatigue due to rotary bending, but with the adaptations required for when the weld issubjected to torsion. For this method, Wöhler's curve, Goodman and Gerber mean stresscorrection and Palmgren-Miner's rule have been used. The numerical method was performed in the commercial software FEMFAT, which hasbeen developed to calculate, among other things, fatigue and safety factors. This is asimulation program the company in question has, but previously not used for this purpose. During the process of developing these calculation methods, areas such as mean stresscorrection, fatigue strength and weld classi cation have been studied, and appropriatesettings for the simulation.This resulted in two calculation methods whose results differ greatly from each other.The analytical method is a very conservative method in which the fatigue damage that iscalculated becomes very high and according to the damage value the weld will fail. Forthe numerical method, on the other hand, the fatigue is very low and, according to thedamage value, will not fail. Based on this, it can be stated that the numerical method is the method considered mostreliable and should be further investigated and  nally used. However, it is not possible togive a precis conclusion of whether the methods correspond to the reality, since no physicaltesting have been performed.

My diploma theisis is focused on design and assessment of structural systém of industrial building in tended for livestock farming. The design is processed in two options. Both oft hem has the same dimensions but cross sections of the supporting elements are changed. Floor plan of the first part is a rectangular shape, dimension is 29,28 m x 24,8 m. Floor plan of the second part is a rectangular shape, dimension is 161,18 m x 46,8 m. Slope of saddle roof is 18°.

The goal of my thesis is the design of a multipurpose sport hall in Litoměřice locality made in two separate variants. Objects ground plan dimensions are 38x38 meters and the height of the object is 16 meters. Used material is S235 steel and C20/25 concrete. The periphery and roof casing of the object is realized from sandwich panels. The carrying construction of the object is made from cross truss, oblong truss and from pillars. Thesis consists of assessing the carrying elements of the construction, selected details and drawing documentation.

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo desenvolver uma metodologia prática e confiável para previsão de vida à fadiga de juntas soldadas a cordão pelo processo MIG/MAG, quando estas estão submetidas a carregamentos cíclicos combinados. A máxima tensão linear no pé da solda, região típica de início de trinca, conhecida como hot spot foi utilizada para prever a vida através do método de Fadiga de Alto Ciclo S x N (Tensão x Vida), largamente empregado em códigos de projeto de estruturas soldadas. O Método dos Elementos Finitos foi utilizado para determinação das tensões estruturais resultantes do carregamento e das descontinuidades geométricas presentes nos cordões de solda. A análise de fadiga foi efetuada em ambiente virtual, através de um software (programa) de fadiga capaz de importar as tensões atuantes na região da solda para cada carregamento, combinando-as e obtendo assim a vida à fadiga decorrente da somatória dos diferentes tipos de carregamento ao qual a junta foi submetida. As propriedades monotônicas e cíclicas dos materiais da junta foram obtidas da literatura e de um extenso banco de dados disponível no software de fadiga. Estas propriedades foram ajustadas com base em ensaios de laboratório nas juntas investigadas. A medição ou modelagem das tensões residuais inerentes ao processo de soldagem não fazem parte do escopo deste trabalho. Contudo, os efeitos térmicos e metalúrgicos resultantes do processo de soldagem, como distorções, tensões residuais, variações microestruturais e propriedades mecânicas foram considerados de forma indireta, através da correção das curvas de fadiga nos corpos de prova investigados. Corpos de prova do tipo tubo-placa foram submetidos a carregamentos cíclicos combinados (flexão e torção) de amplitude constante. O resultado da análise virtual de durabilidade foi, portanto, calibrado com base nestes experimentos e curvas disponíveis em códigos de projeto de fadiga como BS7608 e Eurocode 3. A aplicabilidade deste método numérico-experimental e suas contribuições para a garantia da Integridade Estrutural do projeto de juntas soldadas são apresentadas. Seus desafios e melhorias são por fim discutidos. / The main purpose of this work is to develop a practical and robust methodology to evaluate the fatigue life in seam weld joints fabricated with GMAW process when subjected to combine cyclic loading. The maximum linear stress at the typical crack initiation region, better known as hot spot stress, was used to calculate the fatigue life through high cycle fatigue method S x N (Stress x Life), widely used in design codes for the life assessment of welded structures. The Finite Element Method (FEM) was used to obtain the structural stresses distribution due the external loading and geometric discontinuities very common in seam weld joints. The fatigue analysis was conducted in virtual environment. The FEM stress results from each loading were imported to fatigue code FE-Fatigue and combined to perform the fatigue life prediction. The monotonic and cyclic properties of the joint materials were obtained in the literature and from the fatigue software database. These properties were adjusted based on laboratory fatigue tests in the investigated welded joints configurations. The measurement or modeling of the residual stresses resulted from the welded process is not part of this work. However, the thermal and metallurgical effects, like distortions and residual stresses, were considered indirectly through fatigue curves corrections in the samples investigated. A tube-plate specimen was submitted to combine cyclic loading (bending and torsion) with constant amplitude. The virtual durability analysis result was calibrated based on these laboratory tests and design codes such as BS7608 and Eurocode 3. The feasibility and application of the proposed numerical-experimental methodology and contributions for the welded joints structural integrity design are presented. The challenges and improvements are finally discussed.

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O presente trabalho teve como objetivo desenvolver uma metodologia prática e confiável para previsão de vida à fadiga de juntas soldadas a cordão pelo processo MIG/MAG, quando estas estão submetidas a carregamentos cíclicos combinados. A máxima tensão linear no pé da solda, região típica de início de trinca, conhecida como hot spot foi utilizada para prever a vida através do método de Fadiga de Alto Ciclo S x N (Tensão x Vida), largamente empregado em códigos de projeto de estruturas soldadas. O Método dos Elementos Finitos foi utilizado para determinação das tensões estruturais resultantes do carregamento e das descontinuidades geométricas presentes nos cordões de solda. A análise de fadiga foi efetuada em ambiente virtual, através de um software (programa) de fadiga capaz de importar as tensões atuantes na região da solda para cada carregamento, combinando-as e obtendo assim a vida à fadiga decorrente da somatória dos diferentes tipos de carregamento ao qual a junta foi submetida. As propriedades monotônicas e cíclicas dos materiais da junta foram obtidas da literatura e de um extenso banco de dados disponível no software de fadiga. Estas propriedades foram ajustadas com base em ensaios de laboratório nas juntas investigadas. A medição ou modelagem das tensões residuais inerentes ao processo de soldagem não fazem parte do escopo deste trabalho. Contudo, os efeitos térmicos e metalúrgicos resultantes do processo de soldagem, como distorções, tensões residuais, variações microestruturais e propriedades mecânicas foram considerados de forma indireta, através da correção das curvas de fadiga nos corpos de prova investigados. Corpos de prova do tipo tubo-placa foram submetidos a carregamentos cíclicos combinados (flexão e torção) de amplitude constante. O resultado da análise virtual de durabilidade foi, portanto, calibrado com base nestes experimentos e curvas disponíveis em códigos de projeto de fadiga como BS7608 e Eurocode 3. A aplicabilidade deste método numérico-experimental e suas contribuições para a garantia da Integridade Estrutural do projeto de juntas soldadas são apresentadas. Seus desafios e melhorias são por fim discutidos. / The main purpose of this work is to develop a practical and robust methodology to evaluate the fatigue life in seam weld joints fabricated with GMAW process when subjected to combine cyclic loading. The maximum linear stress at the typical crack initiation region, better known as hot spot stress, was used to calculate the fatigue life through high cycle fatigue method S x N (Stress x Life), widely used in design codes for the life assessment of welded structures. The Finite Element Method (FEM) was used to obtain the structural stresses distribution due the external loading and geometric discontinuities very common in seam weld joints. The fatigue analysis was conducted in virtual environment. The FEM stress results from each loading were imported to fatigue code FE-Fatigue and combined to perform the fatigue life prediction. The monotonic and cyclic properties of the joint materials were obtained in the literature and from the fatigue software database. These properties were adjusted based on laboratory fatigue tests in the investigated welded joints configurations. The measurement or modeling of the residual stresses resulted from the welded process is not part of this work. However, the thermal and metallurgical effects, like distortions and residual stresses, were considered indirectly through fatigue curves corrections in the samples investigated. A tube-plate specimen was submitted to combine cyclic loading (bending and torsion) with constant amplitude. The virtual durability analysis result was calibrated based on these laboratory tests and design codes such as BS7608 and Eurocode 3. The feasibility and application of the proposed numerical-experimental methodology and contributions for the welded joints structural integrity design are presented. The challenges and improvements are finally discussed.

The aim of the diploma thesis was to make a structural design of steel-load-carrying structure of steel lookout tower, in the grounds of domestic brewery in Humpolec. Lookout tower will be part of newly built centre for customers of the brewery. The layout and shape of the load-carrying structure of steel lookout tower follow the brewery chimney with height of 32.7 m with circular ground plan and outside diameter of 3.5 m in the heel and 2.3 m at the top. The chimney is independent of the construction of the lookout tower. The ground plan and dimensions of the lookout tower were considered taking into account the required spacing of the structure from adjacent buildings and ensuring sufficient dimensions for the required passage between the future lookout tower and the existing building of the boiler room. RFEM was used for calculation internal forces and assessment on individual structural elements, according to the valid Eurocodes.

The main aim of my master´s thesis was to design a load-bearing steel structure of the lookout tower situated in Brno-Kohoutovice. The height of the load-bearing structure is 35.5 m. My design comprises two different engineering solutions. Solution A is a lattice space frame whereas Solution B works with continuous columns with vertical bracing. For further development, Solution A has been chosen. The proposed structural material is the S355 steel. My thesis includes an engineering report, a statics analysis and drawing documentation.

This diploma thesis deals with frame of the two-point crank press LKDS800, which was designed by company ŽĎAS a.s. Frame is welded construction creating the base of the press which has mass approximately 90 tonnes. Aim of this study was to perform strain-stress analysis of the frame. From obtained results perform optimization of mass this frame leading to reduce material costs and machining. In the process is frame loaded by nominal forces from the shearing process, under its own weight and inertia forces caused by moving components. As a result of the dynamic loading in welded joints there are risks of fatigue fracture. The manufacturer of the press is required to find the most loaded welded joint and it to assess the fatigue life.

Theoretical part of this master thesis is focused on the theory of fatigue life. The second part deals with the assesment of static strength the closing flap in front of water turbine. Futher fatigue analysis of the closing flap is performed considering corrosive environment. The aim is to verify the required service lifetime of 50 years.