Browsing by Contributor "Cante Terán, Juan Carlos"
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A new computational approach to topology optimization in solid mechanics problems
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-01-24)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThis doctoral thesis addresses topology optimization problems at a single scale. Based on this purpose, a new topology optimization approach is developed in order to improve existing and widespread techniques in the research ... -
Aeroelastic study of the flutter conditions of an aircraft wing
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-18)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessAircraft wings are the responsible for planes to fly, they are the main structures providing lift so that the gravity is overcome. Therefore, one must ensure that instabilities do not appear because they can lead to fatal ... -
Analysis of the simplified structure of a rocket in initial phases and in flight
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-10-13)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionIn this report, a structural analysis of a rocket is performed. Its aim it to base the analysis on finite elements, where transient states and vibrations will be taken into account, in order to obtain nodal displacements ... -
Computational aeroacoustics in the automotive industry
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-02-02)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe acoustic field inside a car cabin for low driving speeds is dominated by the engine or the tire noise. However, for mid to high velocities, the noise generated by the interaction of the car with the external air becomes ... -
Computational Material design study of acoustic metamaterials and structures by topology optimization
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2016-06)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionAcoustic metamaterials are artificially designed and manufactured structures with dy-namical properties that are not typically found in naturally-occurring materials. The design of acoustic metamaterials is considered to ... -
Design and thermomechanical study of the case of a small solid rocket motor of small dimensions
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-21)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessIn this thesis a solid propellant rocket motor capable of propelling a small scale rocket called Phobos up to a height of 3 km in the framework of the European EuRoC (European Rocketry Challenge) competition has been ... -
Estudio de integradores temporales aplicados a problemas de elasto-dinámica
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-06)
Bachelor thesis
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Estudio de la caracterización del comportamiento a flexión en régimen elastoplástico hasta el colapso de vigas metálicas de perfil cerrado y pared delgada, y su modelización efectiva mediante el MEF
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-09)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionEl objetivo de este trabajo es el desarrollo de una metodología para, a partir de una campaña de ensayo reducida (ensayo a tracción) y el estudio del proceso de formación de deformaciones inelásticas mediante modelos ... -
Estudio y análisis estructural de placas y láminas mediante elementos finitos
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-06)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionEstudio de elementos de continuidad C0 y C1 Formulación de algoritmos e implementación en ordenador (matlab). Ejemplos de test, validación y aplicaciones del ámbito aeroespacial. -
Estudio, análisis y valoración de impacto de la implementación del código implícito Virtual Performance Solution dentro del departamento de cálculo del Centro Técnico de SEAT Martorell
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010-06)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
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Multi-scale topological design of structural materials : an integrated approach
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-05-26)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe present dissertation aims at addressing multiscale topology optimization problems. For this purpose, the concept of topology derivative in conjunction with the computational homogenization method is considered. In ... -
Numerical modeling of metal cutting processes using the Particle Finite Element Method
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-03-06)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessMetal cutting or machining is a process in which a thin layer or metal, the chip, is removed by a wedge-shaped tool from a large body. Cutting is a complex physical phenomena in which friction, adiabatic shear bands, ... -
Numerical tools for computational design of acoustic metamaterials
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-09-07)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe notion of metamaterials as artificially engineered structures designed to obtain specific material properties, typically unachievable in naturally occurring materials, has captured the attention of the scientific and ... -
Particle finite element methods for modelling granular material flows
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-06-19)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe aim of this work is to present a new procedure for modelling industrial processes that involve granular material flows, using a numerical model based on the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM). The numerical results ... -
Structural study of a wind sensor for Mars under vibrations induced during launch
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-21)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionArid, rocky, cold and ’apparently’ lifeless, Mars has captured humanity’s attention for the past few decades. "It’s such a fundamental question. ’Are we alone?’ " Hubbard said. Scientists are deeply interested in the Red ... -
Study and calculation of the structures of a competition radio controlled aircraft
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-10-13)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessTrencalòs Team is an association of engineering students from the Escola Superior d’Enginyeria Industrial, Aeroespacial i Audiovisual in Terrassa. The aim of the project started by the team is to design, build and fly ... -
Study for the numerical resolution of incompressible problems by different mixed finite element methods
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-06)
Bachelor thesis
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Study of 3D printing in optimal design of structures and materials
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2017-09-14)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionTopology optimization (TO) is a promising numerical technique for designing optimal engineering structures in many industrial applications. It is expected that it might become an unavoidable engineering tool for many new ... -
Study of artificial gravity systems for long duration space missions
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-09)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessWe are living the dawn of a new era in space exploration. Space agencies and recently created private companies are retaking interest in sending humans to explore the outside of our home planet, beyond low earth orbit. ... -
Study of composite optimization for aircraft application
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-06-19)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionThe aim of this study is to get familiarised with the latest numerical simulation techniques for laminated composite materials with the purpose of optimizing these materials applied to a structural element of an aircraft.