Foreword
Contents
Mechatronics Systems Modelling Challenges and Threats
1 Mechatronics Systems
2 Mechatronics Systems Modelling [1]
3 Challenges and Threats
4 Summary
References
The Effects of the Aeration Phenomenon on the Performance of Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 Shock Absorber Device
2.2 Gas Solubility
2.3 Automatic Shape Identification
2.4 Savitzky-Golay Filters
2.5 Signal Processing
2.6 Statistical Methods in the Design of Experiments (DOE)
3 Formulation of the Mathematical Model
3.1 Force Equilibrium Equation
3.2 Modeling Flow Through Restrictions
3.3 Aeration Effect as a Two-Phase Flow
4 Experimental Setup
4.1 Tooling
4.2 Measurement Chain
4.3 Design of the Experiment
5 Data Analysis
6 Conclusions
References
Development of Unmanned Cargo VTOL Aircraft
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology and Design Assumptions
3 CAD Design and Mechanical Construction
3.1 Fuselage
3.2 Wing
3.3 Engine Nacelles and Fairings
3.4 Cargo Compartment
4 CFD Analysis
5 Conclusions
References
Model Tests of the Effect of the Column Centre of Gravity Position on the Value of the Passive Safety Coefficient ASI During Impact
1 Introduction
2 Test Stand
3 Results
4 Conclusion
References
Implications of the Lifting Method on Stress Distribution in the Conveyor Belt
1 Introduction
2 Numerical Studies
2.1 Conveyor Belt Lifting with a Chain
2.2 Conveyor Belt Lifting with a Pipe
3 Conclusions
References
The Active Synthesis in Vibration Reduction Using the Example of Driving Systems
1 Introduction
2 Synthesis of Driving Systems
3 Active Synthesis of Driving Systems
4 Numerical Example
5 Conclusions
References
Creating an Integrated Model of a Technical System with Use of the Mechatronic Features
1 Introduction
2 Definition of the Mechatronic Features
3 Object of the Integration Process
4 Model of the Drive in the Mechatronic Features Description
5 The Integrated Model of the Technical System with Use of the Mechatronic Features
6 Conclusions
References
Analysis of Off-Grid Hybrid Solar – Wind Power Plant
1 Introduction
2 Design Assumptions
3 Configuration of Wind – Solar Hybrid Power Generation System
4 Analysis of Results Obtained from Numerical Simulations
5 Conclusions
References
The Automatic License Plate Recognition System Based on Video Sequences Using Artificial Neural Networks
1 Introduction
2 Overview of the ALPR System
3 Development of the ALPR System Application
4 Conclusions
References
Analysis of the Form the Constructional Orthosis Sloppy Foot
1 Introduction
2 Analysis of Available Solutions
3 Description of the Case
4 Concepts for Dog Paw Stabilization Device
4.1 Concept I
4.2 Concept II
4.3 Concept III
5 The Multi Criteria Analysis
6 Summary
References
Optimization of the Drilling Process in Multi-hole Objects
1 Introduction
2 Subject Matter
3 Hole Drilling Algorithm
4 Optimization Algorithm
5 Summary
References
Comparative Tests of Static Properties of Steel and Polymer Concrete Machine Tool Body Elements
1 Introduction
2 Research Object
2.1 Test Stand
3 Test Results and Conclusions
References
The Use of Beta Statistical Distribution in Speed Modeling Of Military High Mobility Wheeled Vehicle In Proving Ground Tests
1 Introduction
2 Vehicle Usage Model for Qualification Tests
3 Vehicle Speed Distributions for Profile Ground Tests
4 The Analysis of Possible Vehicle Speeds
5 Conclusions
References
Identification of the Mathematical Model of the Bucket Conveyor
1 Introduction
2 Assumptions
3 Structure of the Measuring System
4 Model Identification
4.1 Assessment of the Model Structure
5 Conclusions
References
Selected Problems of the Numerical Capacity Assessment for Floating Systems
1 Introduction
2 Subject of Research and Methodology
3 Research Methodology
4 Selected Aspects of Numerical Analysis of the Floating Systems Strength
5 Conclusions
References
Investigation of Helicopter Impact on Structural Vibrations of Elevated Helipads
1 Introduction
2 Measurement Method
3 Results
4 Conclusions
References
The Use of Alginate Mass to Obtain Limb Geometry for the Sake of Human and Animal Limb Prosthesis
1 Introduction
2 Methods of Obtaining Geometry of a Limb Stump
3 Material and Method of Casting the Human and Dog Limb
4 3D Scanning and Printing of Limb
5 Summary
References
Intelligent Drive in Industry 4.0 – Protection of Toothed Belt Transmission on the Basis of Its Digital Twin
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Concept of Digital Twin Auto Validation
2.2 Concept of Integrating Real Object with Its Numerical Replica - Simulation Control
2.3 Concepts for Automatic Reasoning on Operational Status, Using Digital Twin
3 Results
4 Discussion and Conclusions
4.1 Further Research Perspectives
References
Assessment Method of Machinery Technical Safety in the Aspect of Virtual Commissioning of Machines
1 Introduction
2 Technical Safety Assessment Method
2.1 Formal and Legal Analysis of the Respective Requirements, Based on the Existing Information Resources
2.2 Selection of the Risk Assessment Model
2.3 Selection of the Hazard Analysis Type Depending on the System Life Cycle Stage
2.4 Correlation of the Adequate Hazard Analysis Methods with a Selected Type of Analysis
2.5 Determination of the Risk Estimation Tool
2.6 Adopting a Model Determining the Acceptable Risk Value
2.7 Selecting the Risk Reduction Model
3 Summary
References
Testing the Motion Resistance of Angular Contact Spindle Bearings for Different Ways of Preload Implementation
1 Introduction
2 Test Rig
3 Measuring Setup and Sample Results
4 Test Results
5 Summary
References
Example of Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamic Method in the Design of Angler Fishing Float
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Hydrodynamic Research
3 Numerical Model
4 Comparing Results from Measurements with Numerical Simulation
5 Conclusion
References
Analysis of the Impact of Dynamic Loads on Transmission Shafts of a Civil Aircraft
1 Introduction
2 Analysis of Dynamic Load
2.1 Random Vibration Case
2.2 High Level Short Duration (HLSD) Vibration Case (High Constant Amplitude Harmonic Excitation)
3 Application of the Steady State Dynamics Theory for Problem Analysis
4 Correlation Numerical Environment with Test Data
5 Finite Element Analysis of Transmission Shaft for Critical Load Case
6 Discussion of Results, Conclusions and Sketching the Direction of Further Research and Analysis
References
Numerical Analysis of Fragmentation and Bullet Resistance of Various Steel Thicknesses and Composite Plates
1 Introduction
2 Fragmentation Resistant Analysis
2.1 Steel plate’s Analysis
2.2 Epoxy/aramid Composite
3 Steel plate’s Analysis of Bullet-Proofing
4 Conclusion
References
Structural Analysis of 6R Robotic Arm. Comparison of Different Complexity Models
1 Introduction
2 Problem
3 Robotic Arm Design
4 Methodology
5 Experiment
6 Results
6.1 Model Type Comparison (Case 1A, 2A, 3A)
6.2 Mass Type Comparison (Case 1A and 1B)
6.3 Model and Mass Comparison (Case 1B, 2B, 3B)
7 Conclusion
8 Future Plans
References
Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in the Node Region of Isogrid Thin-Walled Panels
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Investigations
3 Numerical Analyses
4 Comparison of Results
5 Conclusions
References
Author Index