A high-performance electromagnetic vibration energy harvester based on ring magnets with Halbach configuration: design, optimization, and applications 

    Ordóñez Izquierdo, Víctor Hugo (Date of defense: 2022-09-22)

    Electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting is a relatively modern technology that has received relevant attention in the last decade from the research community and industry as a potential complement or alternative to the ...

    A model for railway induced ground vibrations in the frame of preliminary assessment studies 

    Arcos Villamarín, Robert (Date of defense: 2007-07-13)

    This thesis focuses on the development of an analytical model for the generation and propagation parts of a global model of ground induced vibrations to be used in preliminary assessment studies for the case of at-grade ...

    A new computational approach to topology optimization in solid mechanics problems 

    Yago Llamas, Daniel (Date of defense: 2022-01-24)

    This 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 ...

    Active control of noise transmitted from barriers 

    Sohrabi, Shahin (Date of defense: 2022-03-11)

    Active noise cancellation is a unique approach that helps passive noise control in reducing sound levels at low frequencies; nevertheless, successful use of active noise cancellation necessitates performing numerous and ...

    Active flow control optimization on Selig Donovan 7003 airfoil 

    Monshi Tousi, Navid (Date of defense: 2023-06-16)

    (English) The PhD focuses on the study of the flow around an airfoil at different Angles of Attack (AoA) with and without the implementation of Active Flow Control (AFC), while maintaining the Reynolds number constant at ...

    Amortiguación de final de carrera de actuadores hidráulicos 

    Algar Espejo, Antonio (Date of defense: 2021-02-08)

    The internal cushioning systems of hydraulic linear actuators, of special interest in mobile machinery, pursue to avoid mechanical shocks at their end of stroke. The design where the piston, with perimeter grooves, regulates ...

    Analysis and design of a capillary driven blood plasma separation microfluidic device 

    Madadi, Hojjat (Date of defense: 2014-01-17)

    Recently, the emergence of lab-on-a-chip devices has seen in a variety of applications especially in clinical analys is and diagnostics. ln particular the lack of suitable microdevices for separation of plasma from whole ...

    Análisis de la respuesta dinámica en agitadores industriales 

    Bossio, Matias (Date of defense: 2021-06-01)

    In food and pharmacological industries, reducing the production time and improving the machine flexibility to be adapted to new products is a constant necessity. This generate changes on the initial working conditions for ...

    Análisis y diseño de volantes de inercia de materiales compuestos 

    Ripoll Masferrer, Lluís (Date of defense: 2006-01-11)

    Los volantes de inercia superan a las baterías eléctricas por su capacidad de absorber y ceder energía en poco tiempo y, si se fabrican con materiales compuestos, también por su reducido peso. La tesis presenta un estudio ...

    Aportació a l'estudi de la reducció de vibracions residuals en transitoris de moviment generats mitjançant accionaments de cinemàtica no lineal 

    Lores Garcia, Eduard (Date of defense: 2017-12-22)

    Machines and mechanisms can usually exhibit a vibratory behavior during operation since they are formed by deformable solids of non-negligible mass and non-rigid joints. This oscillatory behavior can be shown for transient ...

    Aporte al diseño de engranajes no circulares cilíndricos rectos 

    Quintero Riaza, Héctor Fabio (Date of defense: 2006-06-28)

    En multitud de aplicaciones, es de interés obtener relaciones de transmisión variables a lo largo de un ciclo de rotación del eslabón conductor. Éstas pueden obtenerse mediante distintos mecanismos, entre ellos los engranajes ...

    Application of the vibration-assisted ball burnishing process on rotational symmetric parts to improve their fatigue strength and wear properties 

    Velázquez Corral, Eric (Date of defense: 2023-09-05)

    (English) This thesis is an experimental investigation into the beneficial effects of the ultrasonic vibration-assisted ball burnishing process on the wear resistance and fatigue life-cycle enhancement of rotational symmetric ...

    Biomechanical study of intervertebral disc degeneration 

    González Guitiérrez, Ramiro Arturo (Date of defense: 2012-01-09)

    Degeneration and age affect the biomechanics of the intervertebral disc, by reducing its stiffness, flexibility and shock absorption capacities against daily movement and spinal load. The biomechanical characterization of ...

    Comportamiento mecánico de las juntas tipo T-bolt en materiales compuestos gruesos 

    Martínez Moll, Víctor (Date of defense: 2003-06-27)

    En aquest treball s'ha realitzat una anàlisi de la junta T-bolt aplicada a la unió de laminats gruixuts amb elements metàl·lics. Més concretament, l'estudi es centra en el tipus de juntes T-bolt emprades en la unió entre ...

    Contribución a la metodología de caracterización dinámica de materiales resilientes para aplicaciones ferroviarias 

    Reina, Salvatore (Date of defense: 2021-07-09)

    This thesis is focused on the enhancement and development of advanced methodologies for the dynamic characterisation of resilient elements used in railway applications. On the one hand, this thesis proposes several ...

    Contribución a las tecnologías de fabricación aditiva para la obtención de piezas multimaterial, combinando la impresión 3D por máscara con la impresión funcional mediante sistemas InkJet 

    Muguruza Blanco, Asier (Date of defense: 2019-04-10)

    In recent decades, there has been a digitalization in all areas and faetones have not been been exempt from of this phenomenon, incorporating CAD I CAM I CAE systems, as well as automatas, robots, and real-time control ...

    Contribución al desarrollo de una metodología de diseño para la fabricación con tecnologías aditivas de piezas con alta variabilidad de demanda 

    Morales Planas, Sergio (Date of defense: 2019-04-09)

    This thesis is the result of collaboration between the university (UPC) and the company (Fluidra SA) within the framework of the program of industrial doctorates of the agency AGAUR (Agencia de Gestión de Ayudas Universitarias ...

    Contribución al estudio de la rugosidad superficial obtenida mediante el proceso de fresado en alta velocidad, en la fase de acabado, de aceros templados de moldes y matrices 

    Ortiz Marzo, José Antonio (Date of defense: 2018-11-23)

    The production of components of the moulds and dies sector is increasingly demanding. On the one hand, a better manufacturing quality is required, that requires, among other aspects, the improvement of the surface finish, ...

    Contribución al estudio de las vibraciones producidas por el contacto rueda-carril y su transmisión al entorno 

    Otero Yugat, Jesús (Date of defense: 2010-02-11)

    La principal causa de las vibraciones generadas por la circulación de un tren reside en el contacto rueda-carril, concretamente en las fluctuaciones de la fuerza de contacto provocadas por las irregularidades del perfil ...

    Desenvolupament i Caracterització d'un Accionament Rotatiu per a les Potes d'un Robot Caminador. Estudi de l'Eficiència Energètica 

    Roca Enrich, Joan (Date of defense: 2006-02-10)

    Els robots caminadors presenten alguns avantatges respecte als tradicionals robots mòbils amb rodes, que es resumeixen en major mobilitat i capacitat de superació d'obstacles. Un dels principals problemes actuals en el ...