(Electronics Project) Dynamic System Identification of a Strainfield

To be able to monitor forces acting on objects is important for a lot of different applications. In this case the object is a big steel disc and the forces to be monitored are those acting on the rim of the disc.

This is done with strain gauges that register changes in the internal strainfield. This is then run through a system model that outputs the equivalent force for that strainfield. The system model is created through a static system identification consisting of a series of test pushes on the rim of the disc. This method of system identification has a series of problem mainly that it is time consuming.

(Computer Project) A Framework for Call Graph Construction

In object oriented programming, a Call Graph represents the calling relationships between the program’s methods. To be more precise, a Call Graph is a rooted directed graph where each node of the graph represents a method and each edge (u, v) represents a method call from method u to method v.

(Mechanical Project) Exploring the Design Space of Aluminium Tubing using Knowledge Objects and FEM

There are great possibilities to cut lead time in product development process by automation of the  routine work. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is often used to test product properties virtually. But the process of setting up FEA is manual most of the times and not properly structured.

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(Management Project) CSR Activities Promotes Sustainability: A Case Study of Bombardier

Problem:
Transportation companies face an increase of emissions due to the increased use of transportation systems. The environment and society are being affected by emissions and solutions need to be created in order to stop the acceleration of harmful release to the planet. Transportation industries have to be sustainable.

Research Questions:
How can the introduction of new activities within CSR help a company become sustainable by reducing its ecological footprint? Which CSR activities could be adopted by a company so as to become sustainable by improving social conditions?

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(Civil Project) A 3D Finite Beam Element for the Modelling of Composite Wind Turbine Wings

The main purpose of this thesis is to develop a 3D beam element in order to model wind turbine wings made of composite materials.

The proposed element is partly based on the formulation of the classical beam element of constant cross-section without shear deformation (Euler-Bernoulli) and including Saint-Venant torsional effects for isotropic materials, similarly to the one presented in Batoz & Dhatt. The main novelty consists in the addition of the coupling between axial and bending with torsional effects that may arise when using composite materials.